The Hill Articles: December 17, 2014

Hillary backs Obama on Cuba change Romney: Release ‘The Interview’ for free online Terror adviser: Lone wolf attacks are changing US blames North Korea for Sony hack Obama: Go to the movies OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Coalition launches largest effort against ISIS Liberal PAC joins push to draft Warren North Korea expert: Hollywood needs to get serious Defense lobby to Congress: ‘Please start listening’ OVERNIGHT TECH: Sony pulls ‘The Interview’ Overnight Health: Senate showdown over ObamaCare funding? GOP’s first challenge FLASHBACK — Seth Rogen: No regrets about making ‘The Interview’ Obama announces historic shift with Cuba Snapchat CEO lashes out after Sony leaks Biz groups reel after terrorism collapse Brick masons facing new emissions standards Sony cancels ‘The Interview’ release Clinton faces challenge on Cuba GOP hopefuls bash Obama on Cuba moves Polls show shift in favor of US-Cuba relations EPA punts decision on methane regs New Budget chairman is big ObamaCare foe Boehner’s new magic number Anti-Semitism in Armenia JFK would back Obama, says White House Sessions concedes Budget gavel to Enzi Cruz: Obama gave Castro ‘economic lifeline’ Obama commutes drug offenders’ sentences A new-found hope for the Cuban people America’s holiday spend: $1000-plus per person Senate Dems hold hearing to promote EPA ozone rule Obama deejays White House dance party Senators urge stronger action against drug overdoses Rep. Rangel praises action from Havana Yellen: I would ‘forcefully’ oppose Audit the Fed efforts FAA protecting airplanes from lightning strikes McConnell: ‘Couldn’t be angrier’ about EPA climate rule Confronting centuries of corruption Jeb Bush: Obama ‘rewarded’ dictators Business leaders cheer ‘positive step forward’ Senate marks extinction of passenger pigeons GOP senators slam Obama’s Cuba moves Nations conduct largest effort against ISIS Largest theater chains pull ‘The Interview’ Beginning of Iraq? GOP scoffs at Dems’ ‘last-stand’ hearing on ozone rule Will Obama visit Cuba? Groups call for House to shake up spy oversight Released American backs Obama on Cuba Company at center of W.Va. spill is indicted Supreme Court blocks Arizona bid to deny immigrants driver’s licenses Senate clears 96 judicial nominations after rule change Fed to be ‘patient’ on interest rate hikes Credit card use increased with the improving economy In Iran, a ‘Japanese solution’? Can Obama lift Cuba embargo alone? Flights could increase under new Cuba policy Retiring GOP lawmaker lands at lobby firm Google gearing up for 2015 NSA fight Rubio: Obama ‘conceded everything’ Directors: ObamaCare storefronts working Castro: Obama’s move deserves ‘respect’ What’s changing on US-Cuba policy Dingell releases final holiday jingle Cuban-American lawmakers from both parties pan ‘outrageous’ deal Ski like a president — for $8.5 million DOT secretary to talk oil train safety in Canada NY to ban fracking Five principles for the president’s new methane policy CFPB accuses Sprint of illegal billing in lawsuit Obama on Cuba: Isolation failed Graham: Block funds for US embassy in Cuba Kerry to travel to Cuba Updated Google encryption software posted online Tech to flow under new Cuba policy Pharmacists indicted over meningitis outbreak Gross’s family ‘overjoyed’ at his release from Cuba HHS to job-seekers: Got ObamaCare? Republican wins Arizona House recount Pelosi slams Coburn for blocking VA suicide bill Lawmakers meet American freed by Cuba WH: Pope Francis helped secure Cuba deal The right prism on Iran Jewell: ‘Disappointing’ at-risk bird stripped of protections in spending bill Expansion of DHS immigrant center clears local hurdle Producers may shut down over 500 rigs as oil plummets Rubio: Cuba deal makes Obama ‘worst negotiator’ since Jimmy Carter New regs for Thursday: Airplanes, emissions, truck drivers Ratings agencies forecast trouble for hospitals Web system organization targeted by hackers Jeb Bush: No talks with ‘repressive regime’ Study: Most Americans lack choice in high-speed Internet providers Sandy Hook, two years later: Steps we must take LIVE: Obama announces talks with Cuba Sierra Leone ramps up Ebola fight Feds slap tariffs on Chinese solar panels Senate Dem: Cuba trade rewards ‘brutal behavior’ Jeb turns to Christmas shopping Lil Jon: I’m ‘weighing my options’ for 2016 US officials signed off on ‘The Interview’ ending Durbin: US should lift embargos against Cuba Poll: GOP sees spike in favorability Head of USAID to step down in February Supporters decry short tax break extension for wind industry Innovation in government to achieve results Grimes: ‘Bigger plan in store’ Senators to Kerry: Give Iraq, Syria Christians refugee status OMB chief touts ‘compromise’ $1.1T spending deal Obama highway safety chief confirmed ‘Warthog’ used to carry out ISIS strikes Obama’s DJ mix: Aretha, Sly and Al Green Jeb: I can ‘persuade’ on immigration In historic shift, Obama moves to normalize relations with Cuba SBA loans fill critical void Japan approves new nuclear reactors Senate confirms Republican FCC commissioner Voters want change from Obama successor Theaters drop ‘The Interview’ after threat President Obama praises #Illridewithyou campaign Obamas say they’re no strangers to racism Ending America’s war-time justice system Paul takes shot at Jeb Bush over Common Core ICANN transition plan needs new ideas to ensure accountability Clinton: US should never condone torture Not all grand juries are created equal Mr. President, sign the Water for the World Act When social media leads to social action After the cromnibus, how the new Congress can control spending ObamaCare fines loom for uninsured Wall Street prepares Dodd-Frank assault Leaders gain from Cruz gambit Retailers to try again for online sales tax Lobbying of Hillary begins Unshakeable Sestak Obama move causes logjam GOP feels immigration heat