The Hill Articles: January 7, 2020

176 people killed when passenger plane crashes in Iran Iranian diplomat after strike: ‘We do not seek escalation or war’ Graham: Iran missile attack ‘an act of war’ ‘All is well’ Trump tweets after Iran hits Iraq bases housing US troops House Dems demand answers regarding holding of Iranian-Americans at border FAA issues emergency restriction for Persian Gulf airspace after Iran missile strike Biden responds to news of Iran missile attack Pelosi digs in on impeachment rules fight Warren: ‘The American people do not want a war with Iran’ Pelosi urges end to ‘needless provocations’ after Iran missile attack Top New York court to hear ‘Apprentice’ contestant’s lawsuit against Trump ‘It’s a spiral now’: Democrats say they’re not surprised by Iran attack McConnell takes round one in impeachment battle Overnight Defense: Iran takes credit for rocket attack on US base | Trump briefed | Trump puts talk of Iraq withdrawal on hold | Progressives push to block funding for Iran war | Trump backs off threat to hit Iranian cultural sites Stock futures plummet after news of Iran strike at Iraqi bases Rand Paul warns Trump admin after Iran retaliatory strike: War must go through Congress Iran general’s killing adds new tension to 2020 field Trump officials voice opposition to ‘forever chemical’ bill Missiles hit Iraq bases housing US troops; Iran claims responsibility Hillicon Valley: Trump tests Twitter policies with Iran threats | Facebook bans ‘deepfakes’ | White House unveils guidelines for AI regulations House chairman asks Pompeo to testify on Iran next week Hill.TV’s Saagar Enjeti rips celebrities for pushing ‘political agenda’ at Golden Globes When a fair housing rule is not fair Sanders blasts Trump administration proposal to further scrutinize disability beneficiaries Facebook executive defends ad policies that ‘very well may’ mean Trump reelection Office of Technology Assessment: It’s time for a second coming CNN’s Manu Raju: Pelosi hasn’t told ‘her closest confidantes’ plan for impeachment articles Senators set for briefing on cyber threats from Iran Senate Republican blocks unanimous consent on resolution calling targeting cultural sites a war crime Young women, teens may be getting unnecessary pelvic exams Meet the first woman to sign a multimillion dollar football contract Overnight Health Care: New drug price hikes set stage for 2020 fight | Conservative group to spend $4M attacking Pelosi drug plan | Study finds Medicaid expansion improved health in Southern states Progressives push for votes to block funding for war against Iran Warren holds Twitter town hall with disabled activists Overnight Energy: Study finds fall in greenhouse gas emissions last year | House chair pushes BLM to justify move | EPA employees draft ‘bill of rights’ Republican challenger outraises Peters by $1 million in Q4 Immigrants are an economic boon to America Biden: I don’t give Trump ‘benefit of the doubt’ on Soleimani claim This wearable air filter is the must-have accessory in a world wracked by climate change Oil and gas group launches campaign touting its efforts as good for climate Hill.TV’s Krystal Ball says Ocasio-Cortez has become a force in Democratic Party On The Money: Senate panel advances Trump’s new NAFTA despite GOP gripes | Trade deficit falls to three-year low | Senate confirms Trump pick for small business chief Trump puts US exit from Iraq on hold amid fallout of Soleimani killing Grassley urges McConnell to take quick action on USMCA ahead of impeachment trial Why law of evidence supports the verdict that the president is guilty Study finds no ‘statistically significant’ correlation between baby powder and ovarian cancer Rep. Duncan Hunter plans to resign next week Here’s why Puerto Rico has seen so many earthquakes lately Colorado mom accused of conspiring with QAnon group to kidnap child Three migrants rescued after getting stranded atop border wall Poll: Majority say House should send impeachment articles to Senate Trump defense chief: US not seeking war with Iran but ‘prepared to finish one’ Buttigieg: Attacking cultural sites ‘would be a war crime’ Congress must address surprise medical billing in 2020 — and change its approach CNN settles lawsuit with Covington Catholic student: report Trump says Bolton testimony up to Senate, claims former adviser knows ‘nothing’ Atlantic Coast Pipeline loses permit battle with historically black community Canada moving some of its military from Iraq New Georgia senator takes spot on health committee Trump campaign planning $10M Super Bowl ad buy Nuns are turning a convent into a wetland to fight flooding in New Orleans Graham circulating resolution urging Pelosi to send over impeachment articles Esper: ‘Fully confident’ Trump won’t give ‘illegal order’ to hit Iranian cultural sites DNC chair says debate could be rescheduled to avoid conflict with impeachment trial What is ASMR – and why does it make me tingle? Trump: It’s not ‘the right point’ for US to leave Iraq Pompeo limits US diplomats’ contact with Iranian opposition groups Trump backs off threat to hit Iranian cultural sites Transgender teen sues New York to change sex designation on birth certificate McConnell: ‘Not appropriate’ to target Iranian cultural sites Five of the most important cultural sites in Iran that might be on Trump’s list Warren proposes repeal of 2005 bankruptcy law backed by Biden How non-compete clauses shackle physicians and hurt patients DNC defends ‘inclusive’ standards with some 2020 Democrats set to miss January debate White House offers guidelines for artificial intelligence regulations Florida senators press Trump to declare disaster funding for Puerto Rico earthquakes Solar energy can have huge environmental impacts in the wrong locations Trump primary challengers left off Wisconsin ballot Omar tweets clip of anti-war George Carlin routine ‘USMCA 2.0’ could serve as a guide for future trade negotiations Local tax breaks to lure firms don’t boost economies: Study U.S. emissions are down – but will the trend continue? WHCA: ‘Disturbing’ to see Saudis disclose Trump meeting before White House McConnell to GOP on impeachment rules: I have the votes Chef José Andrés activates charity to serve meals in Puerto Rico after earthquake Biden: US will have to bear cost of ‘Trump’s folly’ Hundreds of lawyers urge McConnell to ‘do impartial justice’ at Senate impeachment trial Chinese students arrested on charges of photographing US military base HUD to roll back Obama-era housing desegregation rule Living in limbo may end for Liberians in the US Prosecutor who tried controversial Mississippi murder case six times recuses himself EPA employees push ‘bill of rights’ to protect scientific integrity Democratic socialist group: Voters lost faith in Democratic Party after 2016 DC City Council member to resign over ethics violations Bloomberg to air Super Bowl ad targeting Trump Sweaters and sneakers — Warren details her campaign trail wardrobe for Vogue This California city has declared war on disposable coffee cups Top Democrat to Trump: Release unused Maria recovery funds to PR after deadly earthquakes Pete Buttigieg to appear in Fox News town hall Pompeo says US acting legally in denying Iranian official entry for UN meeting Senate confirms Trump pick for small business chief Iran moving drones, missile batteries as US forces placed on alert: report Elton John pledges $1 million to Australian fire relief What America’s Thinking: January 7, 2020 In Australia’s nightmare, a vision of the planet’s future ‘Prozac Nation’ author Elizabeth Wurtzel dies at 52 Feds recommend six-month prison term for Michael Flynn Romney ‘comfortable’ with Clinton precedent to delay witness testimony Bloomberg on backing 2003 invasion of Iraq: ‘I don’t live in a regret world’ Senate panel advances Trump’s new NAFTA despite GOP gripes The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Schumer to force votes on impeachment witnesses Warren jokes to elect her for ‘eight more years of Kate McKinnon’ on ‘SNL’ Warren: ‘It would be a war crime’ for Trump to strike Iranian cultural sites After emphasizing the urgency of impeachment, Democrats now have buyer’s remorse Federal offices in DC closing at 1 due to winter storm 2020 on track to be worst US flu season in decades Top Sanders adviser on Biden: Voters don’t need ‘pathological lies about the Iraq War’ Conservative group to spend $4M attacking Pelosi’s drug pricing plan Advocates ask DOJ to investigate Mississippi prisons after five inmates die within 10 days House Natural Resources chair pushes for justification for BLM move while eyeing subpoena Bloomberg to appear on ‘The Late Show’ following next week’s Democratic debate The decision to impeach is not subject to review by the courts Senate GOP hopes to move new NAFTA deal before impeachment trial White House issues statement of Puerto Rico aid in wake of massive earthquake Rush Limbaugh renews radio contract with ‘long-term’ deal Medicaid expansion improved health in Southern states: Study Michelle Obama launches web series aimed at freshman college students Toyota will build a ‘prototype city of the future’ in Japan New Stacey Abrams book to focus on voting rights How to boost your body’s natural detox system–without chugging juice Trump’s China deal is a gift to Wall Street and Beijing Elon Musk celebrates new Shanghai car factory by dancing at opening Boeing settles with American Airlines to compensate for 737 Max losses Uber to offer public transit options in Las Vegas Billie Eilish says her new clothing line is sustainable — but what does that mean? Schumer vows to force votes on impeachment witnesses Hillary Clinton to attend Sundance for premiere of ‘Hillary’ Running your first marathon will turn back your body clock–by four years Pompeo pushes back on NBC’s Mitchell: ‘You’re not really wondering, Andrea’ Virginia Beach declares itself ‘Second Amendment Constitutional City’ 7 months after mass shooting McConnell knocks Pelosi for delaying impeachment articles Panel: Bernie’s surprising strength in Super Tuesday, Biden admits no one understood Obamacare Panel: Warren pleases nobody, How should Yang spend his ocean of cash? The Achilles heel of American foreign policy: Disunity Aaron Glantz: Behind the new housing crisis in America Why young people have lost faith in the establishment Democratic party Trump meets with Saudi defense official amid Iran tensions Krystal and Saagar debate impeachment advocate Scott Dworkin Sanders adviser calls out Biden out on Iraq record Saagar Enjeti: Ricky Gervais exposes Weinstein, Epstein complicity in Hollywood Krystal Ball: AOC didn’t come to DC to make friends Krystal and Saagar: Media’s Iraq 2.0 coverage reveals their hypocrisy Judge Judy dismisses Biden: ‘Do you see greatness?’ Veterans group says Trump administration ignoring Russian disinformation targeting troops, vets Rising: January 7, 2020 Averting war in 2020 The biggest environmental rollbacks of 2019 Study finds greenhouse gas emissions fall, calls on Trump to further strengthen regulations Ocasio-Cortez announces she’s gotten a dog Tackling the Native American achievement gap Trade deficit falls to three-year low of $43.1 billion Pork, the other non-meat, will soon be served by innovative Impossible Foods Tips for fighting seasonal affective disorder Why should I care if climate change is messing up the jet streams? Former Iranian embassy hostages say they’re still waiting for restitution Starbucks adds plant-based, non-dairy drinks to permanent menu Impeachment moved nobody but threatens trouble for Democrats GOP rep releases campaign ad ripping Kaepernick, ‘The Squad’ Watch live: Pompeo addresses situation in Iran Gabbard: Trump’s decision on Iran ‘has undermined our national security’ Authorities prepared to hand over Roger Stone records to media: report Former Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer joins DC lobbying firm Buttigieg rolling out ads tailored for four early voting states How Nancy Pelosi enables Trump’s reelection Chris Hemsworth says he’s donating a million dollars to Australian fire relief Pence calls Guaidó Venezuela’s only ‘legitimate’ president Facing the primary attack on democracy Biden picks up endorsements of past Castro, Harris supporters in Texas, California Trump to attend college football championship game between Clemson, LSU Nikki Haley: Democratic leadership, 2020 Dems are the only people mourning Soleimani death Iran approves bill labeling US military, Pentagon terrorist organizations Facebook bans deepfake videos President Trump’s stock market gamble Iranian foreign minister: Trump is prepared to commit war crimes Iraq calls on UN Security Council to condemn US strike that killed Soleimani Senate Democrats launch website hitting Collins on impeachment When one’s moral code would override an oath Sanders, Biden lead Democratic field in New Mexico: poll Michelle Obama to highlight college students’ stories in Instagram series Dozens of mourners killed in stampede at Soleimani funeral Biden tops Democratic field in head-to-head match-ups against Trump Second powerful earthquake strikes Puerto Rico, killing one and triggering widespread blackout The Hill’s Morning Report – Worries about war in world capitals, Congress Trump and Pelosi clash over Iran, impeachment Targeted House Democrats push for policy wins amid impeachment uproar New drug price hikes set stage for 2020 fight Trump tests Twitter policies with Iran threats The Memo: Will Iran crisis sideline impeachment process? Unprecedented ad drive puts Bloomberg on political map Feehery: Trump is holding all the cards this November Bill Press: Don’t forget about Amy Gearing up for a chaotic year on K Street