The Hill Articles: September 21, 2015

September 21
Centcom: Approximately 70 US-trained rebels back in Syria Senate GOP starts fast-track on bill to block Planned Parenthood funding Overnight Cybersecurity: Emerging cyber war rules spark debate Trump on national security: ‘I don’t want to broadcast my intentions’ like Obama Campaigns seek to poach Walker donors, staff Graham: America needs to leave abortion ‘club of seven’ Lawmakers urge ‘ambitious new goals’ for trade with India Clinton expected to break with Obama on healthcare ‘Cadillac’ tax Overnight Healthcare: Will Hillary oppose ObamaCare’s ‘Cadillac’ tax? Overnight Finance: Walker drops out; Senate could take lead on funding bill Improved filters help IRS block fake tax refunds Overnight Tech: Big names defend net neutrality Overnight Energy: Feds launch criminal probe over Volkswagen emissions Walker drops out of race Spy panel drops controversial mandate on Web firms, amid pressure DOJ gives $23 million to help local law enforcement buy body cameras Grassley wants answers on FBI whistleblower retaliation cases Overnight Defense: Pentagon denies troops told to ignore Afghan sexual abuse AFL-CIO boss: Walker is ‘still a disgrace’ WATCH: Scott Walker ends campaign Dems see Biden entering race — and complicating life for Hillary Clinton DOD chief backs ‘Lean In’ circles to promote women in the military Obama administration declares broadband ‘core utility’ in report The $1 million reward for cracking an iPhone Top Republican: Senate could take the lead on funding bill GOP senator: Accepting more refugees not ‘sound policy’ Overnight Regulation: GMO fight headed to Senate Katie Pavlich: A kid, a clock, and the death of ‘See something, say something’ Why I’m suing China’s former president Volkswagen under criminal probe in EPA emissions case McConnell: Senators should ‘open their hearts’ and pass abortion bill ‘SNL’ selects its Donald Trump Commerce chief to attend China’s Seattle tech forum GOP senator: Shutdown argument is ‘ludicrous’ Fiorina picks up first lawmaker endorsement Walker to quit presidential race US sees ‘surprising’ spike in border crossings Consumers deserve better, faster, stronger wireless networks Apple reportedly ramping up efforts to build an electric car Muslim group distributing Quran over Carson flap Airports blame airlines for aviation-funding standstill GOP senator defends the filibuster Pentagon: No policy to overlook Afghan abuse of children US pledges another $419M to Syrian refugees Bill Press: Why the pope’s message will soon be forgotten Republicans stoop low to attack Planned Parenthood Clinton says ObamaCare is a ‘moral issue’ Reid: Republicans should denounce Carson’s ‘disgusting remarks’ Feds invest $3.7 million in securing online data Reid: McConnell pandering with abortion bill GMO food fight heads to Senate Bush: ‘DREAM Act kids should have a path to citizenship’ Trump: I’ll close US borders ‘in my first day’ Report: Unionized Latinos fare better in workforce Carson ignites firestorm with Muslim remarks Dog breeders come under new scrutiny White House slams Carson’s ‘offensive views’ on Muslims Humanitarian workers, as well as refugees, need our help Natural gas rule begins final review John Walsh plans to name names to get bill named after son reauthorized Trump settles ‘Is Flacco elite?’ question MD, VA state lawmakers urge GOP leaders to pass ‘clean’ funding bill Huckabee rips Obama as ‘most anti-Christian’ president ever Rand Paul lands first endorsement from SC rep Biotech stocks tumble after Clinton blasts drug ‘price gouging’ Congressman demands end to ‘savage’ Afghan sexual abuse policy Patents and pugilism in the Piney Woods TSA firing agent for stealing money from passenger’s wallet Dems press Kerry to help religious minorities targeted by ISIS US issues warning to China before presidential visit Popes at the White House: A brief history K Street merger yields new lobbying powerhouse Rivals set for rematch in New Hampshire Clinton: Muslims can be president, ‘now let’s move on’ Dem lawmaker changes hedge fund name after ethics complaint Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ‘very disappointed’ in Ben Carson Julia Louis-Dreyfus jabs Trump in Emmy acceptance speech Refugees or farm workers, you choose A road not paved by freedom: America’s economic decline Trump suggests Bush smoked pot more recently Jindal hits ‘absurd, hypothetical’ question on Muslim president Sage grouse listing decision has Congress aflutter GOP rep: Sell drones to Jordan US home sales decline in August Tech firms flood court in support of net neutrality Muslim group calls on Carson to withdraw from presidential race Cruz: Carson’s stance on Muslim presidents unconstitutional Obesity rates stay steady, report finds Time to act FAST Feds approve 1,500 drone flights Monday: Abortion debate Kobe Bryant to host French train trio to Lakers game Republican to Pentagon: Release disputed study on women in combat New regs for Tuesday: Bald eagles, firearms, accounting Regulator turns down Google’s appeal on global ‘right to be forgotten’ Green group: Fossil fuel phase-out possible by 2050 75 US-trained rebels enter Syria Will the last human worker please turn out the lights? EMV not PIN is key to tighter security Planned Parenthood president expected to testify before House Apple App Store hit by first major cyberattack Iranians inspect military site without UN watchdog present ‘Sexy Trump’ costume vows to ‘make Halloween great again’ Biden in ‘no rush’ on WH decision Gallup finds more see feds as a threat Get library cards to boost student learning and engagement Rubio: Obama ‘can’t seem to understand’ Putin US, China negotiating cyber warfare agreement Larry Kudlow ‘leaning towards’ Senate run after Iran vote Jeb slams Clinton for ‘disgraceful’ 9/11 ad Trump: Clinton created birther attacks on Obama How corporate media and others are fueling the Sanders campaign train Kim Davis, conscientious objector? Clinton’s lead grows in national poll How the GOP should respond to Obama’s community college proposal Who’s behind those annoying political ads? Pope meets Fidel Castro Cresting wave of migrants demands global response The lung cancer community gains new bully pulpit Donald Trump’s moral cowardice Judd Gregg: The Trump-Sanders Axis Juan Williams: Senate records weigh down White House hopefuls GOP braces for Pope Francis Week ahead: Green, labor groups seize on pope’s visit This week: Pope visit, abortion politics Week ahead: Pope Francis brings climate message to Congress Week ahead: Clock ticks down on funding deadline Week ahead: Fights create uncertainty for Pentagon We are as rich a nation as those who live among us Week ahead: GOP leaders try to avoid shutdown over Planned Parenthood Week ahead: Tech industry welcomes Chinese president Week ahead: China hosts tech summit as sanctions loom