The Hill Articles: December 1, 2016

Russia accuses Ukraine of undermining Trump World AIDS Day: Unexpected allies in the fight against HIV Dem senator comes out against waiver for Mattis to be Defense head Trump basks in victory on ‘thank you tour’ Trump stands by plans to build wall Trump says he’ll announce Supreme Court pick ‘very soon’ Pence denied request to help Carrier in 2014 Trump announces Mattis as Defense pick Hillary Clinton didn’t try to erase Macedonia Top Trump, Clinton aides trade punches at post-election gathering New York Dem weighing challenge to Luján for campaign chairman Overnight Finance: Trump takes victory lap at Carrier plant | House passes ‘too big to fail’ revamp | Trump econ team takes shape Hispanic Caucus picks new leadership Crowd at Trump rally brings back ‘lock her up’ chants Overnight Healthcare: GOP in talks about helping insurers after ObamaCare repeal Overnight Cybersecurity: Walden to head powerful panel | Major malware network hobbled | Intel bill raises scrutiny of Russia Overnight Defense: Trump reportedly picking Mattis for Defense chief House passes bill changing ‘too big to fail’ standards Ryan on Trump: ‘We’re not looking back’ WikiLeaks publishes docs on inquiry into German cooperation with NSA Congress has a role to play in defense policy. 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GOP in talks about helping insurers after ObamaCare repeal Overnight Energy: Walden wins Energy gavel | Trump looks at Dems to head Energy, Interior House GOP picks two women to lead committees Trump rejects recount and the facts Dem senator to Trump: ‘You have no mandate’ Obamas light their final White House Christmas tree Walden to head powerful Energy and Commerce Committee House votes to double budget for Planned Parenthood investigation WATCH LIVE: Trump holds first post-election rally Chaffetz says he won’t probe Trump during transition Trump lawyers file objection to delay Michigan recount Republicans tried to flip Electoral College voters too — look at 2008 How the Trump administration can champion food and agriculture Poll: Republican holds 14-point lead in Louisiana Senate runoff Overnight Regulation: GOP crafting list of regs for Trump to roll back Trump’s can-do Cabinet Van Jones: Pipeline protests ‘as big as the civil rights movement’ Senators crafting bill to limit deportations under Trump GOP senator won’t rule out 2018 run for Nevada governor The next war: Space New Members Reception 2016 Trump adds ‘mother in love with fracking’ to EPA team Overnight Tech: Venture capitalists’ message to Trump | Bitcoin site ordered to give IRS data | Broadband gets faster Howard Schultz stepping down as Starbucks CEO Sanders mocks House Science Committee for tweeting Breitbart article Why arson-terror cases in Israel warn of danger ahead for America Warren calls for probe of Trump hotel conflicts of interest McConnell tees up medical cures bill Weiner fined $65K for campaign violations: report GOP crafting list of regulations Trump can dump Muslim American comic ends up next to Eric Trump on flight Trump picks Mattis for Defense secretary: report Scarborough: Trump considering Exxon CEO for secretary of State We must improve our defense technology on a constant and daily basis Biden to sit down with Colbert next week Dem: Policy, not Trump, will keep jobs in US US: 173 civilians killed in coalition airstrikes against ISIS Fight over ‘Buy America’ provision erupts in Congress Hey, #FightFor15ers: Minimum wage hikes will hurt you more than help Puerto Rico’s federal control board between austerity and irregularity Trump’s victory margin smaller than total Stein votes in key swing states State releases new batch of Clinton emails Obama to issue $44B in ‘midnight regulations,’ study finds In the raging recount battle, Jill Stein is right — and Obama is wrong Warren throws support behind Scott Brown for VA secretary Trump celebrates his win at Carrier plant Van Jones: Dems ‘have a problem with elitism’ Carrier deal part of growing trend of corporate tax giveaways 2016 sees surge in babies named Hillary, Ivanka Feds paid ‘volunteers’ to search luggage, mail for drug evidence Labor Department overtime rules important for employees Reelecting Nancy Pelosi proves Dems reject voters’ call for change Head of Mexico’s central bank resigns Terry McAuliffe: Clinton likely done with politics Trump considering Dem senator for Energy secretary: report Anti-Defamation League: Ellison’s past remarks about Israel ‘disqualifying’ What Australia can teach America about guns? Obama will sign Iran sanctions bill passed by Senate Trump won because of more than ‘whitelash’ Obama: Marijuana should be treated like ‘cigarettes or alcohol’ Spencer Bachus: True leadership Trump must create jobs, not just keep them in America Ukrainian billionaire wanted by DOJ hires help in Washington Obama cybersecurity commission to present final report Friday Administration will appeal court order blocking overtime rule Drug pricing debate going into hibernation To end HIV/AIDS, cities like ours are leading the way by setting bold goals Civil rights groups: Sessions unfit for AG Dem senator: Petraeus would have ‘real challenge’ on confirmation Interest groups keep the political ads coming University of Calif. promises to protect undocumented students Blockchain tech is our financial future — America can get ahead of it WATCH LIVE: Trump announces deal with Carrier Challenge for the next administration: Evolving tech policy for the digital and data revolution This election stirred age-old animosities Reports: Christie weighs bid for RNC chairman Ryan defends Trump’s Carrier deal Trump’s Interior candidates would play Russian roulette with West Obama to mark counterterrorism efforts with Air Force base visit Barriers prevent addressing HIV crisis among LGBT youth Utah counties sue over Obama’s coal moratorium Senate Dems: Force Cabinet nominees to release tax returns Princess Cruises to pay record $40M fine for polluting the seas Ryan defends Medicare plan amid Dem attacks Budget group tells Trump: Pay for your plans Cornel West: Trump has ‘betrayed working people’ The Wall Street man heading to Treasury is a letdown for Americans The Hill’s 12:30 Report Stage set for Lujan challenge atop Dems’ campaign arm Victims of Nazi Art theft need Congress to HEAR Ark. lawmaker wants Clintons’ names removed from Little Rock airport Airbnb backs down on rental limits in Amsterdam, London Without liberal arts and sciences, America’s foundation crumbles IRS launches web tool for taxpayers to check amounts owed Dems press Trump to keep Obama overtime rule Study: Feds issue $1T in regs since 2005 DOJ, international law enforcement strike major malware network Dem senator: Hold hearing on Russian interference in election Drudge: Megyn Kelly may jump to CNN DC Metro panel approves late-night service cuts Carrier getting $7M in tax breaks from Indiana to keep jobs: report Our education system bullies our kids, too Becerra leaving Congress to become Calif. attorney general CNN: Trump supporters cite Facebook in pointing to widespread voter fraud This combat veteran’s pick for VA secretary: Pete Hegseth Defense bill tackles retaliation against military sex assault victims Closing the gender patenting gap could unlock innovation Iran’s nuclear deal just the tip of the iceberg for Trump Kaine: ‘We have to be at the table’ for recounts Dem senator to meet with Trump Michigan legislature debating voter ID bill New regs for Friday: Movie theaters, privacy, health Garth Brooks open to playing Trump’s inauguration This presidential elector will vote her conscience in Electoral College Mark McGrath: Man on campaign trail ‘not the Trump I knew’ FDA must alter its blood donation policy Trump on Carrier furnace plant: ‘They will sell many air conditioners’ GOP senators: We’re open to Petraeus at State Ivanka Trump wants to speak out on climate change: report Kazakhstan: Trump talked up leader’s ‘miracle’ in call Rainbow flags fly in Pence’s DC neighborhood Angus King: Trump’s not draining swamp, he’s adding alligators Bolton: State Dept. needs revolution Putin hopes to ‘normalize’ Russia-US relations TPP demise hurts U.S. interests Poll: Only 1 in 4 want ObamaCare repealed Mnuchin’s former bank comes under scrutiny Clinton campaign seeking volunteers for recount Cotton says he trusts Trump on promise to focus on presidency Sanders: Carrier took Trump hostage and won Trump must deliver on his infrastructure promises Report: Hensarling turned down top budget office spot We will need proven policies, new resolve, and equity to make AIDS history A political temper tantrum at the FCC Top labor group considers endorsing Ellison for Dem Party boss: report Ambassador: ‘Mexico is not paying for the wall’ Protests in Charlotte after prosecutors clear officer who killed Keith Lamont Scott Race Against Time: Overcoming Alzheimer’s by 2025 Trump’s vow on Medicare in doubt after HHS choice Warren pushes Dems to get tough with Trump CrossFit brings lobbyists to its war on soda Tired Dem donors feel like their money got burned Will Trump back women’s museum?