The Hill Articles: March 24, 2015

Cruz says he’s raised $1M since launching bid Court to hear appeal on Obama’s immigration actions Nicklaus awarded Congressional Gold Medal EPA regulations face new test at high court Obama has few allies on Iran Rubio, Cotton want to boost defense spending Mark Mellman: Flawed campaign Bald first lady? Michelle Obama’s ‘Jeopardy!’ appearance raises questions Cornyn: Lynch likely to be confirmed Barney Frank: Biden ‘can’t keep his mouth shut’ Senators block Social Security amendment to budget OVERNIGHT HEALTHCARE: Senator hints at another short-term ‘doc fix’ DEFENSE OVERNIGHT: Obama hits pause on Afghan drawdown Lobbying World Democratic trio set to sell Obama administration’s trade agenda Senators oppose amendment on Obama budget OVERNIGHT TECH: Wheeler’s marathon coming to a close House begins budget debate Former Indiana Dem rep says he’s ‘strongly considering’ Senate bid Tax delinquency among federal workers ticks down Bill sets expiration date for federal rules Markos Moulitsas: Back to Social Security Android flaw could expose half of all users, firm warns Senate splits on equal pay votes Ted Cruz, ObamaCare customer OVERNIGHT ENERGY: GOP seeks state opt-out for EPA rule Dick Morris: Who is Jeb’s main rival? OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY: House Intel releases cyber bill OVERNIGHT FINANCE: Budget faceoff; SEC chief in hot seat Open Skies deals with Qatar, UAE need a level playing field OVERNIGHT REGULATION: Big day in court for EPA Senate passes veterans amendments New homes sales hit highest level in seven years Graham could offer resolution on slowing Afghan drawdown GOP chairman bungles ObamaCare math Union wants armed TSA agents Mitt Romney takes shot at Candy Crowley GOP braces for free-for-all in Indiana Re-stabilizing Syria begins with the departure of Assad Dems offer amendment to protect Social Security Amazon: Even with exemption, drone rules still too restrictive EPA prioritizes contaminated sites in Michigan, Indiana Inhofe targets bullet ban in budget House bills cracking down on burdensome rules pass committee Cornyn: Short-term ‘doc fix’ might be needed House Republicans demand FDIC punish ‘Operation Choke Point’ operators Senate will vote on Obama budget Listen to the words, not the speaker Senator says military members on ISIS ‘kill list’ need help ‘immediately’ Cruz signing up for ObamaCare Top Senate Intel Dem: White House ‘encouraged’ by cyber bill Bill expands access to medical marijuana Key Dems back plan to slow Afghan drawdown Obama: Netanyahu issues not personal New hacking apps aid ‘sextortion’ Reid: No comment yet on ‘doc fix’ deal Senators push bipartisan bill to build nuclear waste dump Florida voters cool to Rubio, Bush running for president IRS paperless policies are making filing even more taxing Defense hawks will back budget with higher war spending Cruz: 9/11 made me country music fan Obama puts drawdown of US troops in Afghanistan on hold Fictional TV presidents more popular than real one GOP amendment would let the states opt out of EPA climate rule Senior lawmakers feeling ‘left out’ after news of Israeli spying Ben Carson called Obama a ‘psychopath’ GOP pushes to privatize air traffic control Unchecked government drones? Not over my backyard Dem whip: Medicare deal will pass Rolls-Royce engine company will pay $1.2 million for violating Clean Air Act Bill would assist disabled vets on discharged loans House effort would completely dismantle Patriot Act Senators adopt Medicaid amendments to budget Markey seeks repeal of medical device tax Angus King: Reports of Israel spying on US talks ‘disturbing’ Labor board still grappling with Supreme Court defeat Will privacy groups support the House Intel cyber bill? GOP lawmaker gets ‘goose bumps’ during budget debate Achieve global food security by investing in universities Pelosi defends deal from Senate Dems Senate rejects Sanders’ infrastructure measure Half of ObamaCare subsidy recipients will owe on their taxes Feds launch audit of state highway spending Denial-of-service attacks becoming more sophisticated Obama picks Biden aide as senior adviser Oversight chairman shows Secret Service barricade video for first time Republicans grill SEC chief over financial adviser regs House Intel unveils cyber sharing legislation GOP lawmaker slams Obama for threatening Israel policy change Budget could be used as weapon against FCC Petraeus for president? Bipartisanship is our strongest ally against Iran Portman seeks to bolster spending for ‘medically complex’ children Coats retirement in Indiana shakes up 2016 battle for Senate Boehner ‘baffled’ by Israeli spying report GOP expects budget backed by defense hawks to win White House: No sign terrorism led to crash DOT: Onion spoof was ‘half-right’ VA to ease ’40-mile’ rule for private medical care Defense hawks sound off on budget plan ATF chief heading to NFL Green ads hit vulnerable GOP senators for climate votes Legislators move against mass surveillance TSA PreCheck reaches 1 million participants No jorts allowed at CNN’s correspondents’ brunch Lew says fast-track vital to US economy Roadmaps to Opportunity: Federal Policy, Poverty and America’s Kids New regs for Wednesday: Chemicals, timber, futures trading Reid: GOP defense budget boost a ‘fraud’ Cruz: Obama was a ‘backbencher’ in Senate Class politics enter Senate budget debate Madonna: ‘The person I most want to meet is President Obama’ Chuck Norris fighting A-10 cuts GOP rep. files bill to revamp truck safety scoring Waters looks to tighten up SEC waivers Welcomed movement on 340B reform House unveils $200B Medicare deal Shipping analysts warn of cyberattacks at sea Tuesday: Budget debate George Zimmerman bashes Obama for ‘incendiary remarks’ on Trayvon Martin Twitch warns of potential hack Conservative group gives alternative House budget top marks Will Republicans do the bidding of a Las Vegas billionaire? Facebook lights up over Cruz announcement Scientists to Smithsonian: Cut Koch ties No survivors in jet crash in French Alps Stark choices: ‘People’s Budget’ vs. Republican plan Online gambling ban won’t stop online gambling – but will stop economic growth Cruz: ‘You have to bring everyone together’ Israel reportedly spied on Iran nuclear talks Focus on prevention to stop tuberculosis Estate tax harms minority- and women-owned businesses Spotlight on budget’s odd couple Standing by our warriors Senate battle for Florida Dems? Why Silicon Valley isn’t sweating the Fed’s looming rate hike Greens: Obama caved on fracking The Federal Reserve, the least conservative government institution