The Hill's Morning Report - Can Sanders be stopped? | TheHill

Four more days until the South Carolina primary … seven more days until Super Tuesday … 252 days until Election Day!The Democratic primary field will convene on a debate stage for the 10th time tonight as Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersSanders says idea he can't work with Republicans is 'total nonsense' Sanders defends Castro comments in wake of backlash from some Democrats Sanders releases list of how to pay for his proposals MORE (I-Vt.) comes under fire while trying to capture the Democratic nomination. A win in South Carolina and a convincing performance on Super Tuesday would defy the centrist wing of the Democratic Party as it works to stop Sanders while boasting that a moderate nominee could defeat President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump suggests Sotomayor, Ginsburg should have to recuse themselves on 'Trump related' cases Sanders says idea he can't work with Republicans is 'total nonsense' Sanders releases list of how to pay for his proposals MORE. Former New York City Mayor Michael BloombergMichael Rubens BloombergSanders defends Castro comments in wake of backlash from some Democrats Klobuchar releases medical report that says she's in 'very good health' Buttigieg proposes undoing SALT deduction cap MORE expects new pummeling after his rocky debate performance in Nevada. Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenSanders defends Castro comments in wake of backlash from some Democrats Klobuchar releases medical report that says she's in 'very good health' Candidates face pressure to exit presidential race MORE, who is facing a do-or-die contest on Saturday, has gone on the attack in recent days against the democratic socialist from Vermont. In a new ad released Monday, Biden accused Sanders of attempting to undermine former President Obama’s reelection in 2012 by threatening a primary challenge (The Hill). According to reporting by Max Greenwood and Amie Parnes, the nudges are aimed at Sen. Amy KlobucharAmy Jean KlobucharKlobuchar releases medical report that says she's in 'very good health' Candidates face pressure to exit presidential race Buttigieg proposes undoing SALT deduction cap MORE (D-Minn.) and Tom SteyerTom Fahr SteyerCandidates face pressure to exit presidential race The South Carolina Democratic primary will be decided by black women Poll: Biden's lead narrows to 4 points over Sanders in South Carolina MORE. Calls will begin to be heard for Biden to exit the race if he loses to Sanders in South Carolina, and even his surrogates suggest his third bid for the White House will be over if he performs poorly in the states that vote March 3, which Democrats see as a national primary. He and first lady Melania TrumpMelania TrumpThe Hill's 12:30 Report: Sanders's momentum puts Democrats on edge Trumps tour Taj Mahal to cap off first day in India The Hill's Morning Report - Sanders steamrolls to South Carolina primary, Super Tuesday MORE fly back to Washington today (The Hill).IN FOCUS/SHARP TAKESCONGRESS: National intelligence: Senate Republicans have been handed some new headaches following Trump's temporary appointment of Richard Grenell to serve as acting director of national intelligence (DNI). > Tech & Congress: The Transportation Security Agency is barring employees from using the popular video app TikTok following criticism from Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerWhite House asking Congress for .5 billion to fight coronavirus Hillicon Valley: Agencies play catch-up over TikTok security concerns | Senate Dems seek sanctions on Russia over new election meddling | Pentagon unveils AI principles Senate Democrats urge Trump administration to impose sanctions on Russia for election interference MORE (D-N.Y.) and other China hawks in Congress who raised national security concerns (The Hill). Attorney General William BarrWilliam Pelham BarrPennsylvania Democrat says US Attorney's Office should prioritize opioids rather than 'Russian propaganda' from Giuliani President Trump's assault on checks and balances: Five acts in four weeks The Hill's Morning Report - Sanders steamrolls to South Carolina primary, Super Tuesday MORE will attend the weekly Senate GOP luncheon today in the Capitol. Budget experts Bill Hoagland from the Bipartisan Policy Center, Laura Blessing from Georgetown University’s Government Affairs Institute, and Bill Dauster of the University of Pennsylvania will join summit host Maya MacGuineas for a deep-dive discussion about “reforming our broken budget process.” The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) annual governmental affairs conference at the Washington Convention Center today features speakers Nikki HaleyNimrata (Nikki) HaleyI'll sit out this presidential election because of the yahoos running Nikki Haley hires Heritage Action chief to run her policy group Latest Bolton revelations are no game-changer MORE, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under Trump and former governor of South Carolina; Sen. Cory GardnerCory Scott GardnerGOP casts Sanders as 2020 boogeyman Where do we go from here? You’re invited to The Hill’s newsmaker event:➤ America's Opioid Epidemic: Lessons Learned & A Way Forward, on Wednesday in Washington, explores access to treatment for opioid addiction and recovery issues with Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Rep. David JoyceDavid Patrick JoyceOvernight Health Care — Presented by American Health Care Association — White House to request emergency coronavirus funds | Trump backs off plan to house virus patients in Alabama | Court sides with Trump in family planning case On The Money: Dow drops over 1,000 points on coronavirus fears | Trump asserts outbreak 'under control' as stocks plunge | White House to seek emergency funds | Housing advocates decry Trump budget cuts The Hill's Morning Report - Sanders steamrolls to South Carolina primary, Super Tuesday MORE (R-Ohio) and Rep. Paul TonkoPaul David TonkoOvernight Health Care — Presented by American Health Care Association — White House to request emergency coronavirus funds | Trump backs off plan to house virus patients in Alabama | Court sides with Trump in family planning case On The Money: Dow drops over 1,000 points on coronavirus fears | Trump asserts outbreak 'under control' as stocks plunge | White House to seek emergency funds | Housing advocates decry Trump budget cuts The Hill's Morning Report - Sanders steamrolls to South Carolina primary, Super Tuesday MORE (D-N.Y.).