The Hill Articles: May 12, 2015

Democrat advances to runoff in Mississippi special election Former congressman tweets from inside derailed Amtrak train No amendments allowed on NSA reform bill De Blasio: The left’s new star in Washington Questioned on Iraq War, Bush misfires Obama: ‘Difficult path’ toward Palestinian statehood Senate deals stinging defeat to Obama trade agenda White House threatens to veto House defense measure Pelosi could whip against defense policy bill, top Dem says House approves federal benefits for police officers House passes bill to stop EPA water rule Lobbying World McCarthy says he and Boehner disagree on Ex-Im Mellman: The failure of the polls in Britain Former Garner prosecutor sworn in to replace Grimm Loretta Sanchez to launch Calif. Senate bid: reports OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY: House to vote on NSA reform Markos Moulitsas: So wrong it’s funny Air Force chief: US must decide how to protect Syrian rebels NOW president: Obama’s Warren critique sexist Dick Morris: Scott Walker’s problem OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Immigration fight hits House Rules panel David Webb: Fight for the culture, not against the police Jim Wright: Teacher and mentor Senators introduce bills to increase offshore drilling OVERNIGHT TECH: Lawmakers launch caucus on Internet’s ‘sharing economy’ OVERNIGHT HEALTHCARE: GOP uses abortion bill to ramp up attack on Roe v. Wade GOP files bill to boost federal port oversight Jeb not sure if he would have invaded Iraq Obama seeks ‘path forward’ with Senate Dems Senate should not confirm Gayle Smith OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Pope’s aide scolds climate skeptics OVERNIGHT FINANCE: Obama dealt blow on trade Democratic senator sees sexism in Obama remarks on Warren Cruz: ‘Of course’ Iraq was a mistake After losing trade vote, Obama seeks to rally supporters OVERNIGHT REGULATION: Banking chairman unveils Dodd-Frank overhaul Can governments break the law if they don’t fix a hacked site? Facebook nabs former FCC chairman Portman’s trade dilemma: Stand with constituents or donors? Good government group renews case against ALEC Russia’s suppression of gays Democrat unimpressed with Bush’s position on immigration House chairman criticizes speed, size of Syrian rebel training Pro-Hillary group spins off Industry files suit to stop new oil train rules Christie seeks New Hampshire comeback House Chairman frets ‘virtually nonexistent’ foreign screening Jeb Bush to skip Iowa straw poll State Department blames Clinton email review for backlog Bigoted hate speech undermines the true spirit of free speech EPA to put added focus on nail salons McConnell slams Dems after failed trade vote GOP senator introduces bill to create infrastructure bank Unlikely ally in war against deniers: The Nazis Fired worker who deleted location-tracking app files suit California Dem turns down Senate bid House bill would give parents time off to grieve a child’s death Obama regs cost businesses $80B per year, study finds GOP to hold hearing on ObamaCare ‘coercion’ The Bernie Sanders campaign and Ready for Warren House Armed Services chief declines to pick side in immigration fight US military helicopter disappears in Nepal UVA dean sues Rolling Stone for $7.85M over rape story Obama’s ‘anger translator’ tells all The catalyst that transformed freight rail transport White House: Tom Brady a ‘role model’ Dem whip: We’re not counting trade votes Senators want drones to fly before rules are finalized Three plead guilty to helping Somali terrorist group Trade vote set for defeat, dealing tough blow to Obama Pope’s top adviser blasts US climate skeptics Defense chief huddles with GOP ahead of trade vote Net neutrality takes spotlight at budget hearing Navy fighter jet crashes in the Persian Gulf Feds warn transit agencies about funding cut off Senate bill would create national renewable electricity standard De Blasio to unveil 13-point progressive agenda Fast-track trade authority leaves Congress without real power Postal workers rallying for longer service hours WH calls for release of missing US journalist Proposed banking overhaul sets up high-stakes battle America’s Nuclear Energy Future: A Policy Briefing China, Russia seeking their own Internet, warns former Intel chairman Hoyer: Senate would be ‘wise’ to end NSA data collection Trucking industry presses for highway funding fix Ex-CIA official: Any help from Pakistan to find bin Laden was ‘irrelevant’ FDA recommends ending lifetime ban on gay men donating blood House Dem urges Senate to tank trade vote Rand Paul to oppose fast-track Clinton takes page from marriage equality playbook Obama rips Fox News over poor Verizon, Sprint settle ‘cramming’ allegations for $158 million Business groups back fast-track effort on trade Senate Dems call on VA to help student vets at Corinthian colleges White House ‘strongly supports’ NSA reform bill Christie: Cut top tax rate to 28 percent Billionaire coal executive to run for W.Va. governor ‘Enough is enough,’ say Senate critics of NSA Greenpeace ranks Internet companies on energy use Trade policy is not baseball House Dem unveils measure to aid small business sales abroad Anonymous accused of hijacking home routers Governors to Congress: Don’t make cuts to National Guard Ex-aide says Jeb Bush ‘misheard’ Iraq question Paid leave not a priority for GOP, Dem says China’s military bans Apple Watch Lines harden ahead of trade vote Ex-CIA leader lobbying Congress for Turkey Major coal company files for bankruptcy Gas tax hike safe politically, analysis says International Migratory Bird Day a reminder of the importance of our public lands Most voters want to expand overtime pay, survey finds Reid rips NFL for suspending Brady, ignoring ‘racist’ Redskins name DOT chief: Highway patch would ‘prolong a dangerous status quo’ Senators plan rival bill on medical cures New regs for Wednesday: Farm animal slaughter, rental cars, air pollution Mark Halperin’s misjudgment A social conservative’s case for criminal justice reform Tuesday: Trade vote Energy and Commerce advances landmark bill to overhaul drug development Menendez requests that trial be moved to DC Wall Street watchdog to propose cyber rules in 2015 GOP lawmaker: Questions about bin Laden are ‘meaningless’ Obama administration offers $35 million for coal communities Poll: Economic confidence rebounds after sharp drop Challenge Festival comes to town Percentage of US Christians drops by 8 percent Report: FBI broke internal rules for Keystone XL protesters Bush draws criticism from right on Iraq A World War II anniversary fosters a diplomatic olive branch from Putin’s Russia Paving the way for highways and jobs Verizon buying AOL in $4.4 billion deal Obama, all in on free trade Chicago selected for Obama presidential library Should there be a new War Powers Resolution? Toxic substance act reform falls short VA Choice Program must work better for our veterans Trade promotion authority, a Washington drama GOP has an opportunity to define its environmental identity ’16 hopefuls are poaching talent from Capitol Hill The fiercest 10 Senate races of 2016 Banks brace for Bernie Sanders Hawk Rubio shows claws on NSA Pass Freedom Act now WATCH: The Yucca Mountain debate Budget fight leaves critical question unanswered