The Hill Articles: September 14, 2020

House GOP slated to unveil agenda ahead of election Judge blocks some asylum restrictions, rules Chad Wolf serving as DHS secretary likely unlawful Democrats, advocates seethe over Florida voting rights ruling Russian jets identified in Trump campaign ad calling for support for the troops Ohio GOP board members block plan to pay postage on mail-in ballots Sean Hannity and Lou Dobbs to be deposed in Seth Rich lawsuit: report Democratic Senate candidate ‘hesitant’ to get COVID-19 vaccine if approved this year Judge scolds government attorneys over lack of census documents LSU says students who get tested for coronavirus have priority for football tickets Feds investigating death of Black man in Louisiana State Police custody: report Venezuela charges alleged US spy with terrorism Indoor Trump Nevada rally site fined $3,000 for violating state ban on large gatherings DHS asks Schiff to reconsider expanded probe after whistleblower complaint, declines additional interview requests Trump order on drug prices faces long road to finish line Smithsonian to reopen four DC museums on Friday Russian opposition leader able to breathe on his own, leave hospital bed after poisoning Michigan State students to quarantine amid coronavirus outbreak There’s no debate: America needs an equitable and resilient government White House invites Democrats to signing ceremony with UAE, Israel, Bahrain Overnight Defense: Dems divided on length of stopgap spending measure | Afghan envoy agrees to testify before House panel | Trump leans into foreign policy in campaign’s final stretch Lock of Lincoln’s hair and telegram smeared with his blood fetch $81K at auction Top Trump official deletes Twitter after accusing scientists of plotting against Trump: report Congress must save the Postal Service from collapse — our economy depends on it Northern Hemisphere sees its hottest summer on record Democrats worry Biden playing it too safe Overnight Health Care: Top HHS official accuses scientists of plotting against Trump | House Democrats launch investigation of political interference in CDC science publications | Trump administration seeks to extend Mexico City policy on abortion Conservative group Heritage Action launches pro-police billboards in three cities Trump administration backing off Medicaid rule that states warned would lead to cuts Hillicon Valley: Oracle confirms deal with TikTok to be ‘trusted technology provider’ | QAnon spreads across globe, shadowing COVID-19 | VA hit by data breach impacting 46,000 veterans Voters rage against Trump’s feeble pandemic fight Wisconsin’s top court keeps Green Party off ballot, allows absentee balloting to resume JK Rowling’s new book renews transgender criticism Pence seeks to boost Daines in critical Montana Senate race Hawley calls on CFIUS to reject Oracle-TikTok deal Rochester mayor fires police chief, suspends city attorney over death of Daniel Prude Biden campaign ratchets up courting of Black voters, specifically Black men As wildfires rage, Trump and Biden diverge on climate Sound the alarm bells on inflation More than 200 retired military leaders endorse Trump as ‘proven leader’ OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump casts doubt on climate change science during briefing on wildfires | Biden attacks Trump’s climate record amid Western wildfires, lays out his plan | 20 states sue EPA over methane emissions standards rollback House approves bill to secure internet-connected federal devices against cyber threats It’s time for a Jackson-Vanik Amendment for China CDC says COVID-19 positive cases twice as likely to have visited a restaurant On The Money: Battle over timing complicates Democratic shutdown strategy | Biden’s plans would increase revenue by $3T, spending by $5T, analysis says | Mnuchin: Now is not the time to worry about deficits Pod of ‘crazy’ killer whales is attacking boats with seemingly ‘orchestrated’ behavior, terrifying sailors and baffling scientists The Hill’s Campaign Report: Trump’s rally risk | Biden ramps up legal team | Biden hits Trump over climate policy EPA delivers win for ethanol industry angered by waivers to refiners Justice IG investigating Stone sentencing: report How mathematics can help you vote this November Massachusetts town clerk resigns after delays to primary vote count Brady’s Bucs debut draws big Fox audience as NBC struggles on first NFL weekend Chick-fil-A drops fight for San Antonio airport location Why should Americans care about refugee resettlement? Police officer won’t face charges after fatal Missouri shooting US commander says evidence hasn’t corroborated intelligence of Russian bounties on US troops Poll: Democratic voters view socialism more favorably than capitalism Trump casts doubt on climate change science during briefing on wildfires Biden campaign expands staff in Texas McConnell: Democrats would ‘disfigure’ Senate by nixing filibuster Afghan envoy agrees to testify before House panel after subpoena threat Mercedes-Benz settles with US over alleged emissions cheating Syrians need hope for better future Ivana Trump on Melania as first lady: ‘She’s very quiet, and she really doesn’t go to too many places’ Zaid Jilani discusses finding that 80 percent of most powerful people in US are white Ralph Gants, chief justice of Massachusetts supreme court, dies at 65 Michael Cohen: Trump’s dislike of Obama is ‘purely racial’ Samuel L. Jackson vows to exchange lessons on swearing for action on voting Daily Caller reporter says Netflix ‘Cuties’ controversy goes beyond conservatives There are now five tropical cyclones in the Atlantic at the same time for only the second time in history Trump campaign knocks Biden event: ‘All they could manage is a virtual event’ The lost generation in American foreign policy South Carolina lieutenant governor tests positive for COVID-19 Michael Cohen blames ‘Stockholm syndrome’ for letting Trump leer at his daughter Ivana Trump: Ivanka could ‘definitely’ be first female president Biden attacks Trump’s climate record amid Western wildfires, lays out his plan The use and abuse of the IMF in the fight against COVID-19 Appeals court sides with Trump over drawdown of immigrant protections Ex-Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum says he identifies as bisexual Federal judge rules Pennsylvania’s coronavirus orders are unconstitutional VA hit by data breach impacting 46,000 veterans DHS moves to block products made using forced labor in China from entering US Health care in the crosshairs with new Trump Supreme Court list Authorities confirm South Dakota attorney general involved in fatal crash Black Voters Matter Fund deploying voter outreach caravans in 12 states to drive turnout Gary Cohn: ‘I haven’t made up my mind’ on vote for president in November Air quality in the Bay Area and Pacific Northwest may not improve until October thanks to wildfires Astronomers report signs of life near Venus: study What America’s Thinking: September 14, 2020 In her three elections, Kamala Harris has learned to adapt — and win GOP chairman to release interim report on Biden probe ‘in about a week’ GOP lawmakers want answers from Disney on Mulan, China We have to stop the politicization of public health Watch Live: Joe Biden to deliver remarks on wildfires Pelosi defends not speaking to Trump for almost a year Top HHS official accuses scientists of plotting against Trump, tells supporters to buy ammunition Trump says he’s not worried about contracting coronavirus at rallies Woodward audio: Trump focused on stock market as coronavirus surged in August Colin Kaepernick attacks NFL racial ‘propaganda’ as teams protest on opening weekend Drugmaker says anti-inflamatory medicine may shorten COVID-19 recovery time Survey: 2 in 3 say maintaining law and order a major problem Watch Live: President Trump Delivers Remarks at a Ceremony Recognizing the California National Guard Congress needs to prioritize government digital service delivery 2020 oil demand will be lower than previously projected: OPEC At indoor rally, Pence says election runs through Wisconsin The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump’s West Coast campaign swing Is Trump following in Nixon’s footsteps: Nixon Doctrine 2.0? EPA, in limiting guidance, undermines past administration policy, critics say Fox anchor presses Trump aide on indoor rally: ‘This goes against the president’s own administration guidelines’ Trump tweets his people have all left Drudge Jill Biden’s boots latest fashion choice to encourage ‘vote’ COVID-19 hit G-20 economies four times harder than financial crisis: OECD $100K reward offered for arrest in shooting of Los Angeles County deputies All hands on deck for mail voting German soccer club offering free coronavirus tests to fans House Democrats launch investigation of political interference in CDC science publications Trump administration seeks to extend Mexico City policy on abortion NAACP, AFSCME launch radio ad buy aimed at Black voters in swing states NY cancels traditional Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, will hold virtual event Nineteen years on, we face a resilient Islamist threat At least 115 people injured from ‘less-lethal’ police projectiles at protests this summer: report Smoking to be banned at Las Vegas Strip casino Park MGM Tropical Storm Sally expected to hit US as ‘extremely dangerous’ hurricane Washington needs to take a tougher stance on Belarus Woodward: Restricting travel from China wasn’t Trump’s idea Trump says he’s interested in debate hosted by Joe Rogan Oracle confirms deal with TikTok to be ‘trusted technology provider’ 20 states sue EPA over methane emissions standards rollback Political polarization distorts risk perception Rising: September 14, 2020 Nasdaq rebounds from worst week since March Indianapolis Colts coach kneels during anthem: ‘White leaders really have an opportunity to step up’ Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz endorses Biden Mnuchin: Now is not the time to worry about deficits Impeachment witness Alexander Vindman calls Trump Putin’s ‘useful idiot’ Biden’s plans would increase revenue by $3T, spending by $5T: analysis Rebuilding the EPA Christie says people shouldn’t bet on strong Biden debate performance Joe and Jill Biden voting early in Delaware’s primary Southwest plane returns to gate because 2-year-old not wearing mask Ivanka Trump to campaign for father in four states this week Over 170 environmental leaders urge supporters to vote for Biden, not Green Party COVID-19’s learning curve is deadlier and more difficult than anyone guessed WHO reports record-breaking one-day increase in coronavirus cases on Sunday Congress needs to provide flexible funding to states to deploy broadband networks Amazon adding 100,000 more employees in new hiring spree Ohio State drops spring break in coronavirus fight Ari Fleischer slams ‘irresponsible’ Trump for holding indoor rally: ‘This was a bad idea’ UN human rights chief calls for ‘urgent and profound action to combat systemic racism’ in US Protest erupts in Lancaster, Pa., after police fatally shoot man carrying knife It’s time for newspapers to stop endorsing presidential candidates ‘Parks and Rec’ cast members hosting special reunion to raise money for Wisconsin Democrats Biden campaign forming ‘special litigation’ team ahead of possible voting battle Congress should support independent oversight of federal prisons Philanthropist Susan Sandler investing $200M in social justice organizations US ambassador to China stepping down The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association – Trump, Biden renew push for Latino support This week: House returns for pre-election sprint NFL struggles with message of ‘unity’ in opening week Juan Williams: Breaking down the debates Judd Gregg: Giving Trump credit where it’s due GOP sees pressure on Pelosi as key to pandemic relief deal Trump pulls into must-win Arizona trailing in polls