The Hill Articles: January 8, 2020

Nebraska bill seeking to ban abortions introduced first day of state session Cuomo pledges to legalize marijuana in New York in 2020 Graham predicts Senate will take up impeachment trial next week Pence: Intelligence shows Iran directing militias not to attack U.S. targets Diapers and feminine hygiene products are now tax-free in California Parents filing $12 million lawsuit accusing teacher of comparing black students to monkeys Mnuchin aims to wait until end of 2020 to disclose Secret Service costs for Trump’s travel: report Pressure building on Pelosi over articles of impeachment Trump trade deal faces uncertain Senate timeline Trump, Democrats set for brawl on Iran war powers Google ordered to turn over ‘Empire’ actor’s emails to special prosecutor Putin, Xi more trusted than Trump worldwide: poll Overnight Health Care: Dems try to bridge divide on surprise medical bills | Pharmacy chains sue doctors over opioid crisis | Cancer death rate has biggest one-year drop ever, study finds Paul fires back at Graham over Iran criticism: ‘He insults the Constitution’ Former NY state top Republican reportedly tried to blame wife before admitting to DWI Brent Budowsky: Bloomberg should give $1 billion to Democrats Senators introduce resolution warning that Congress has not authorized Iran war Tennessee bill targets transgender athletes, requires playing on teams that match birth sex Former Bush official blasts Buttigieg: ‘He is not ready’ Teachers suffer too: School violence is a daily reality Arizona official resigns after allegations he paid women to give up their babies Ex-Trump campaign adviser: Biden would be able to ‘sit down and get some things done’ with Republicans Overnight Defense: Iran crisis eases as Trump says Tehran ‘standing down’ | Dems unconvinced on evidence behind Soleimani strike | House sets Thursday vote on Iran war powers Hillicon Valley: Lawmakers say Facebook deepfake ban falls short | House passes bills to win 5G race | Feds sound alarm on cyberthreat from Iran | Ivanka Trump appearance at tech show sparks backlash Overnight Energy: Dems outline legislation to make US carbon neutral by 2050 | 2019 was second warmest year on record | Top Republican says ‘forever chemical’ bill won’t move in Senate Poll: Democrat Mark Kelly leads incumbent McSally in Arizona Senate race Cardi B says she’s filing for ‘Nigerian citizenship’ because Trump is putting lives ‘in danger’ Democrats outline sweeping legislation to make U.S. carbon neutral by 2050 Democrats ‘utterly unpersuaded’ by evidence behind Soleimani strike House holds moment of silence to mark anniversary of 2011 Tucson shooting Teen Vogue apologizes for ‘confusion’ after deleting controversial article about Facebook The Bill Clinton trial cannot serve as the model for the Donald Trump trial Cotton introduces bill blocking intel sharing with countries relying on Huawei for 5G FBI, DHS issue bulletin warning of potential Iranian cyberattacks Two rockets explode near US Embassy in Baghdad with no casualties: report On The Money: CBO projects $39B deficit rise in first quarter of 2020 | Grassley looks to rein in Trump tariff powers | IRS audits drop to lowest level in decades California governor won’t call special election for Duncan Hunter’s seat Pharmacy chains sue doctors over opioid crisis House passes bills to gain upper hand in race to 5G Trump, the dragon slayer California Gov. Newsom seeks over $1 billion in state funds to fight homelessness Trump takes off-ramp in Iran crisis Rand Paul, Mike Lee rip administration over ‘insulting and demeaning’ Iran briefing Why raising the minimum wage by just $1 would save a lot of people from committing suicide Economy lost in din of 2020 politics Trump administration unveils latest guidelines for autonomous vehicle makers What America’s Thinking: January 8, 2020 Woman sues LDS church for reporting husband’s confession of committing child sex abuse Poll: Majority of voters say Trump acted improperly in Ukraine dealings 2020: A new decade for bold action on climate Grassley says he wants to rein in Trump tariff powers Hurd says Democrats, media are being manipulated by Iran Rosenstein on his time in Trump administration: ‘We got all the big issues right’ Oscars to go hostless again Starbucks offers new mental health support for employees, but not everyone is pleased Texas Department of Agriculture website features pro-Iran image after cyberattack In search of a muscular judiciary Minnesota county votes to reject refugees Twitter to let users control who can reply to their tweets House to vote Thursday on war powers resolution after Iran attacks Justice Ginsburg confirms she’s ‘cancer free’ House Democrats urge financial regulators to defend against Iranian cyberattacks ‘The Conners’ to go live for New Hampshire primary Weinstein lawyers ask judge to recuse over alleged bias Greta Thunberg questions newspapers that accept fossil fuel advertising One billion animals estimated to have been killed in Australian fires Omar rips Trump on new Iran sanctions: ‘This is not a measured response’ NATO agrees to up contribution in ‘fight against international terrorism’ after Iran missile attacks Tesla is now most valuable US auto company in history House Democrat calls administration’s Iran briefing ‘sophomoric and utterly unconvincing’ CBO projects $39B deficit rise in first quarter of 2020 GOP lawmaker: New sanctions provide ‘offramp’ from rising US-Iran tensions Lizzo volunteers at food bank amid Australian wildfires Progressive groups target eight GOP senators in ad campaign ahead of impeachment trial How Congress can help curb skyrocketing prescription drug prices Electric scooter injuries in the U.S. skyrocketed over the last four years Massachusetts reports fourth vaping-related death TikTok announces new content rules against misinformation, terrorist activity Bloomberg to appear with Abrams at voting rights forum in Atlanta Girl Scout cookies have a new flavor – and a cool message Get past red herrings to focus Cambridge Analytica evidence of hiding campaign money Susan Rice rips Trump for accusing Obama admin of funding Iran missiles: ‘Despicable lies’ Oil prices drop following Trump’s statement on Iran attacks Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to ‘step back’ from their roles as royal family members Kentucky judge suspended over alleged misconduct including courthouse threesome Trump Organization to cut off bids on Washington hotel this month What is neurodiversity and why should the presidential candidates be talking about it? Ukraine bans all flights from Iranian airspace following crash Troubling trends in housing for the new decade Fox’s Baier: ‘You wonder whether Trump derangement syndrome’ factors into Iran criticism Hoyer: House Democrats reserving option to subpoena Bolton First female House Speaker in Virginia sworn in after blue flip See where Michael Bloomberg is spending his massive fortune The world lost $150 billion due to natural disasters Senators see off-ramp from Iran tensions after Trump remarks Democratic senators growing impatient with Pelosi on impeachment Top Republican: ‘Forever chemical’ bill has ‘no prospects’ in Senate The worst immigration policy you’ve never heard of Shots fired near Canadian Parliament kill one, wound three Australian prime minister urges foreign tourists not to cancel trips over fires Chinese paddlefish, freshwater giants up to 23 feet long, declared extinct Melania Trump named Woman of Distinction by Palm Beach Atlantic University House Democrat: ‘Trump needs to give more consideration to the safety of our troops’ Scientists discover six genetic links to anxiety What America’s Thinking: January 8, 2020 Lawmakers voice skepticism over Facebook’s deepfake ban Tensions with Iran will not be reduced by erratic decisions Florida Senate attempts to end Medicaid expansion effort GOP Congressman reacts to Trump’s address Hoyer: War powers vote coming ‘sooner rather than later’ IRS audits drop to lowest point in decades Poll: Trump tied with Biden in Arizona Hoyer: Democratic chairmen trying to bridge divide on surprise medical bills Women dress modestly to defend themselves against aggression from other women, study finds The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump says Iran ‘standing down’ after missile strike Valerie Plame: ‘I’m alarmed’ over escalation with Iran GOP leaders take aim at Democrats over rhetoric on Iran Trump approves Puerto Rico emergency declaration 10M more airbag inflators being recalled Trump’s strike will not save Iran’s hardliners We need an international environmental criminal court now Trump rips Obama’s Iran policy in address to nation Alcohol-related deaths more than doubled in last two decades: study Read: Trump’s remarks on Iran 2019 declared second hottest year on record Trump has ended ‘proportionate warfare’ against Iran — will it last? More libraries are going fine free. Here’s why. Trump says Iran ‘appears to be standing down’ in address to nation Why pursuing your passion outside work is good for you Lawmakers react, predict Trump’s next move Panel: Is Biden delusional to think McConnell will work with him? Panel reveals how money in politics fuels a war machine Aaron Maté: These are the only credible anti-war candidates in the race Senior Sanders adviser Chuck Rocha reveals state by state path to victory WATCH: Opposing Iran experts debate, are we safer? Trita Parsi & Michael Pregent share their thoughts on the Iranian missile strike Krystal and Saagar: Will Trump take Iran’s off ramp? Ian Bremmer on Iran: ‘This is a win for Trump’ Joe Walsh rips Graham’s response to missile attacks: ‘Shut up Lindsey’ Five reasons why the dollar will retain its might in 2020 Former intelligence officer: Iran’s ‘face-saving’ missile assault gives Trump leverage John Kerry: A ‘tragedy’ that Trump administration has ‘rushed to confrontation’ with Iran Biden focuses on gun control with new Iowa ad campaign Trump campaign planning Iowa rally ahead of Democratic caucuses: report Pew: 64 percent internationally say they lack confidence in Trump on world affairs Democrats ramp up calls for war powers vote after Iran strike ‘How we are living is horrible:’ Puerto Ricans without shelter after deadly quake Change with minimal risk: Trump’s Jimmy Carter problem Trump tells Senate GOP ally that he sees opportunity for new talks with Iran Impossible Foods calls off talks with McDonald’s: report UK’s Johnson shrugs off suggestions he’s soft on Trump: ‘Absolute fiction’ #IvotedforHillaryClinton trending amid rising tensions with Iran Army warning of fake texts telling people they’ve been drafted US companies added 202K workers in December: ADP GOP leader says time for haggling over impeachment rules is over ‘Worst climate offender in Europe:’ Barclays pressured to phase out fossil fuel funding Facebook and eBay remove hundreds of fake reviews after UK warning Appeals court refuses to lift injunction on immigrant ‘public charge’ rule Rod Rosenstein joins law and lobbying firm GOP senators call on Trump to de-escalate tensions with Iran Rising: January 8, 2020 The assault on consumer protection IRS watchdog proposes 2025 deadline to improve or replace Free File program Fox’s Hegseth: Iran should return to negotiating table ‘limping and begging, not seething’ 2019 was second warmest year on record globally: analysis Watch live: Trump addresses US-Iranian tensions following missile strike Dr. Drew talks potential congressional run against Schiff — but only if he has to Withdrawal from Iraq would dangerously undermine American national security Walmart calls it ‘Project Gigaton’ but this isn’t science fiction Trump to deliver address after Iran missile attacks on Iraqi bases housing US troops CNN announces three moderators for Iowa primary debate Ivanka Trump’s talk at tech conference ignites backlash Secret Service, local police have ‘open and active criminal investigation’ into new Mar-a-Lago incident: report Iranian leaders give mixed signals on demands following missile attacks on bases housing US forces First possible mystery pneumonia case reported in South Korea Earthquake hits Iran near nuclear plant Impact of misinformation campaigns targeting service members and veterans Warren: It was a mistake for anyone to have voted for the Iraq War US had advance warning of Iranian missile assault: report Bloomberg proposes increased minimum wage to aid ‘badly broken’ economy Democrats call for updates on US troop deployments Cancer deaths in US see largest single-year drop on record Cancer death rate has biggest one-year drop ever, report finds Congress and New Year’s Resolutions Iraq says Iran notified it of missile attack shortly after it began Poll: 47 percent approve of Trump strike on Soleimani American hypocrisy on display again in the Middle East Iran will not turn over black box from downed plane to Boeing: report Senior Iranian official trolls Trump with flag tweet Iran’s supreme leader calls missile strike ‘slap in the face’ to US The right fix for opportunity zones War games: How Iran could use Yemen to challenge America The Hill’s Morning Report – Iran strikes US bases in Iraq; Trump to speak today Lobbying World On The Trail: History is not on Biden’s side Impeachment trial complicates efforts to rein in Trump on Iran Bernie Sanders steps up attacks on Joe Biden Lawmakers clash on war powers after Soleimani strike Ex-Tea Party lawmakers turn heads on K Street Mellman: Is killing Soleimani a game changer for Democrats? Pavlich: Soleimani’s death should be an American celebration States gear up for abortion fights with eye on Supreme Court Study warns of rise in greenhouse gas pollution from oil and gas firms by 2025