The Hill's Morning Report - Trump, Biden go toe-to-toe in Iowa | TheHill

On Twitter, find us at @asimendinger and @alweaver22.During an attention-getting preliminary throw-down, Joe BidenJoe BidenBiden reveals he and Obama celebrated granddaughter's graduation Biden reveals he and Obama celebrated granddaughter's graduation Pavlich: Debunking common smear against pro-life movement MORE described the incumbent president on Tuesday as a threat to America’s existence, while President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump judicial nominee withdraws amid Republican opposition: report Trump judicial nominee withdraws amid Republican opposition: report Cummings offers to delay contempt vote for Wednesday deadline on subpoenaed census docs MORE said the former vice president had been plucked from “the trash heap” by then-Sen. Barack Obama in 2008. “The president over and over again is commenting on Joe Biden, and based upon the 2018 statewide election results in my state and polling I’ve seen in my state, I know why he’s talking about Joe Biden,” said Sen. Bob CaseyRobert (Bob) Patrick CaseyOvernight Health Care: Biden infuriates abortion-rights groups with stance on Hyde Amendment | Trump tightens restrictions on fetal tissue research | Democrats plan event to scrutinize Trump's mental health Overnight Health Care: Biden infuriates abortion-rights groups with stance on Hyde Amendment | Trump tightens restrictions on fetal tissue research | Democrats plan event to scrutinize Trump's mental health The Hill's Morning Report - 2020 Dems, progressives preview anti-Biden offensive MORE (D-Pa.), who endorsed the former vice president as soon as he entered the race. “Joe’s really good at retail,” said his friend, Sen. Tom CarperThomas (Tom) Richard CarperCommanding Biden lead puts pressure on Democrats to endorse Two years after Trump's Paris climate move, frustrated Democrats eye 2020 Tackling climate change: How lawmakers are facing environmental injustice MORE (D-Del.). I think if people see him, have a chance to compare him to the president, you could not have — in terms of personas — any more different people than Joe and Donald Trump.” Even before leaving the White House on Tuesday, the president unleashed a torrent of made-for-social-media brickbats about the former vice president just as a new poll revealed that Biden enjoys a healthy lead over Trump in a prospective head-to-head matchup (The Hill). Perspectives and Analysis:The New York Times: A “loser.” An “existential threat.” Trump and Biden trade barbs as they travel to Iowa.The Washington Post: Biden and Trump exchange fire in Iowa, ignoring others in the field.Philip Klein: Why I’m skeptical of poll showing Trump getting blown out by Biden, other Democrats.John F. > South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPeter (Pete) Paul ButtigiegTulsi Gabbard has a future in politics — but not at the White House Biden leads Trump by 'landslide proportions' in new national poll Biden leads Trump by 'landslide proportions' in new national poll MORE (D) delivered his first major speech on foreign policy on Tuesday and pitched himself as a generational candidate who will upend the national security establishment in Washington, which he argued has been a decades-long failure driven by Republicans and Democrats. As Juliegrace Brufke reports, Rep. Mark Emmer (R-Minn.), chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), and Walker clashed at a Tuesday leadership meeting over the NRCC’s decision not to fund the North Carolina Republican’s legal fees after he voiced interest in launching a primary challenge against Sen. Thom TillisThomas (Thom) Roland TillisTrump judicial nominee withdraws amid Republican opposition: report Trump judicial nominee withdraws amid Republican opposition: report Tensions rise during GOP leadership meeting over dues MORE (R-N.C.) during the next election cycle, according to two sources. ‘They had a little scuffle, the point of discussion that they had that Liz raised with Emmer is that there is some concern from members that Emmer is double counting what he is bringing in to the NRCC, so members are concerned about that and members are concerned that the NRCC, in general, doesn't have a plan moving forward,’ a source familiar with the discussion said.” > Donald Trump Jr.Donald (Don) John TrumpTrump Jr. returning to Capitol Hill for questioning on Wednesday: report Trump Jr. returning to Capitol Hill for questioning on Wednesday: report Trump property in Ireland promotes president's visit MORE is scheduled to return to Capitol Hill on Wednesday when he appears for a closed-door session with the Senate Intelligence Committee after being subpoenaed by Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard BurrRichard Mauze BurrTrump Jr. returning to Capitol Hill for questioning on Wednesday: report Trump Jr. returning to Capitol Hill for questioning on Wednesday: report Five takeaways from Barr's new powers in 'spying' probe MORE (R-N.C.). On the other side of Capitol Hill, the House Intelligence Committee is poised to dig on Wednesday into the counterintelligence implications of the dozens of contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia detailed in former special counsel Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) Swan MuellerDem committees win new powers to investigate Trump Dem committees win new powers to investigate Trump Schiff says Intel panel will hold 'series' of hearings on Mueller report MORE’s report. Vice President Pence and wife, Karen PenceKaren Sue PenceThe Hill's 12:30 Report: Trump warns GOP not to challenge him on tariffs The Hill's 12:30 Report: Trump warns GOP not to challenge him on tariffs Trump launching 2020 campaign on June 18 with Florida rally MORE, head West today to Billings, Mont., where Pence will visit RiverStone Health Clinic with Montana Sen. Steve DainesSteven (Steve) David DainesAugust recess under threat as yearly spending bills pile up August recess under threat as yearly spending bills pile up The Hill's Morning Report - Democrats wonder: Can Nadler handle the Trump probe? Dana RohrabacherDana Tyrone RohrabacherFormer GOP Rep. Rohrabacher joins board of cannabis company Republicans spend more than million at Trump properties Mueller probe: A timeline from beginning to end MORE (R-Calif.) and Carlos CurbeloCarlos Luis CurbeloDisinvited GOP lawmaker turns up at Dem hearing Overnight Energy: 2020 rivals rip Biden over expected 'middle ground' climate plan | Dems cancel plans to invite Republican to testify on climate change | House passes .2B disaster aid bill over Trump objections Dems cancel plans to bring in Republican as climate change witness MORE (R-Fla.), who lost reelection bids in 2018, have signed on with marijuana companies.