The Hill Articles: December 14, 2016

Hatch report finds ‘troubling’ IRS spending on long-term travel Conway condemns leaks to media about Russian intel Celebrities urge electors not to vote for Trump Sanders makes pitch for Ellison as DNC chair Obamas host final Hanukkah celebrations at White House Liftoff! Fed fulfills market expectations with rate hike How to save healthcare from the Obama legacy A Republican call to arms — If Trump needs you, your country needs you Graham: I’d question the judgment of a Trump nominee who opposes Russian sanctions Critics bash Trump children’s presence at tech meeting 5 cybersecurity initiatives which should be included in Trump’s 100-day plan Report: Putin ‘personally involved’ in undermining U.S. election Intel agencies reject request for House committee briefing, citing larger probe The future of Wall Street regulation is tied to Trump’s choices Graham: Russia hacked my campaign Trump brings Christmas back, makes America great again Manchin: Trump’s pick for EPA has ‘impressive resume’ Trump team on Twitter: Meeting table ‘was only so big’ If Obama won’t act to stop slaughter in Aleppo, Congress can Trump supporter apologizes to protester for punching him GOP lawmakers huddle on tax reform ‘Good Morning America’ producer takes name out of running for Trump job Health chief: GOP plan is really ‘repeal and collapse’ Yahoo discloses hack of 1 billion accounts Flynn could be a great adviser — if his mouth doesn’t get in the way White House: Trump knew Russia was behind hacks before Election Day Silicon Valley ready to play defense on Trump Warren joining Armed Services Committee next year Want to ‘drain the swamp’? Implement regular order Full-page ads urge GOP electors not to vote for Trump Dem senators ask for review of Flynn’s security clearance Transportation chief: Driverless car work will survive Trump American savers win regardless of the fiduciary rule’s future Ellison on Tillerson pick: What if Russia turns against him? RNC announces Romney McDaniel to head RNC Ugly face of terror, once again in Turkey Tech has most to gain from Trump meeting John Legend rips Trump’s ‘publicity stunt’ with Kanye West Cures Act: Healthcare innovation, grab bag giveaway, or both? Super PAC starts 2018 spending attacking GOP over Tillerson Portland plans public financing for city campaigns Mark Mellman: The candidate or the circumstances FDA rejects request to remove tobacco warnings from smokeless product FBI sued over records from campaign ExxonMobil tenure could ease Tillerson’s move to State Department Egypt: Beyond politics States shutter prisons as inmate numbers fall Trump transition member: Scientists ‘get a lot of things wrong’ on climate change Cooper, Griffin teaming up again for CNN New Year’s Eve coverage Yellen treads lightly as Trump takes power Twitter not invited to Trump tech meeting as payback for failed emoji deal Kissinger lauds Trump’s pick for secretary of State USDA moves to protect chicken farmers Exxon board elects Tillerson successor A test of U.S. commitment to international system of trade and investment Obama marks Sandy Hook anniversary: ‘We still share their grief’ House Intel chair calls for briefing Thursday on Russian hacking 5 biggest GOP losers since Trump’s election Greens push senators to reject Trump’s EPA pick Trump to tech leaders: ‘I’m here to help you folks do well’ Scandal-plagued Nicaragua hires DC lobby firm Bernie Sanders criticizes banking regulator over pot policy Ryan names new top aide as he gears up for Trump Dem pushes Airbnb to protect users’ right to sue Finally free: Federal Reserve raises key rate amid improving growth forecasts Trump team: No decisions on WH space for Ivanka RNC strategist Spicer is favorite to be Trump press secretary: report Sheriff Joe Arpaio resurfaces investigation into Obama citizenship GSA pushes back on Dems over Trump hotel Menendez asks Supreme Court to throw out corruption charges Incoming Hispanic Caucus head announces bid for New Mexico governor 21st Century Cures Act and revitalizing the biopharma industry IRS chief: Resignation didn’t come up in meeting with Trump team Maintain and improve Medicare Innovation Fed hikes rates for second time in a decade Report: Romney refused to publicly apologize for criticizing Trump Do we really need financial technology ‘sandboxes’? DC-area marching bands skipping Trump’s inauguration: report Michael Moore: Trump going to ‘get us killed’ while he’s busy fighting ‘Alec Baldwin in a wig’ White House: ‘Offensive’ to say US not doing enough in Aleppo Identity politics isn’t dead — Democrats just need to do it better Lanny Davis: What the Democrats can learn from J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Vets groups urge Trump to keep current VA secretary Don’t let state borders on Earth block medical services from the air Budget watchdogs warn of rate hike impacts on debt McMullin: GOP knew about, ignored Russian meddling in election Poll: Trump voters’ views softening on Russia The global push for cyber sovereignty Is the beginning of cyber fascism Huckabee: Trump met with Kanye West to bury secretary of State news Snapchat spectacles and the creep factor Alaska Air completes $2.6B merger with Virgin America Forbes picks Putin as most powerful, Trump second House Dem wants Electoral College vote delayed until after intelligence briefing Time to fire FBI Director James Comey Trump team disavows request for names of Energy staffers on climate programs Affair site Ashley Madison will pay $1.6M fine for 2015 breach Trump Hotels pulls branding from Rio site under criminal investigation Sanders, Dems want Trump’s Education pick to pay a $5.3 million fine The Hill’s 12:30 Report Biz groups push back on part of GOP tax plan Priebus floats shake-up for White House press corps Rick Perry will bring progress to our nation’s energy sector Flynn deletes fake news tweet about Clinton’s involvement in sex crimes ‘Social and Emotional Learning’ and other nonsense responsible for dismal test scores Music groups urge Trump to protect intellectual property rights Donald Trump, working-class hero, trashes labor unions AARP takes aim at skyrocketing drug prices for seniors Trump team defends Donald Trump Jr. role in transition Kanye shows off ‘Person of the Year’ cover signed by Trump What President-elect Trump’s new FDA commissioner needs to do GOP rep on Russia probe: ‘What do we really accomplish?’ Trump to talk healthcare with Ezekiel Emanuel Media does Americans a disservice by ignoring crisis in Aleppo Uber launches self-driving cars in San Francisco Olbermann: US military will soon be controlled by ‘scum’ beholden to ‘Russian scum’ Corker: US officials shouldn’t get their ‘hair on fire’ over Russian hacking Rick Perry can champion ‘clean energy revolution’ Will you harbor me? Animal welfare group sues USDA over humane slaughter petition Nevada will consider ending death penalty Putin humiliates Obama, manipulates Trump, motivates McCain to action N.C. gov. will ‘definitely’ get role with Trump administration: report Dems concerned Trump trying to ‘target’ Energy Dept. employees Ex-NATO supreme commander: Obama will look back in ‘shame’ on Syria Trump era illustrates the need for the intelligence community to adapt Kanye West won’t perform at inauguration, Trump aide says Top Latina White House aide lands Senate job Conn. senator marks fourth anniversary of Sandy Hook New regs for Thursday: Food stamps, eagles, birds Trump nominee Scott Pruitt will clean up the EPA House Dems say Trump will be in breach of contract over hotel Trump team announces inauguration singer Dem senator: Clinton had ‘a lot of biases against her’ New rule protects Planned Parenthood funding at state level Trump: Media was ‘devastated’ after I won Blackstone exec under consideration for U.S. trade representative Congress must act against new ‘joint employer’ standard Tillerson can influence Arab governments to recognize Israel Panetta: Trump risks being blamed for terror attack if he skips intel briefings De Blasio endorses Ellison for DNC chair Trump’s security adviser inappropriately handed out sensitive info Indiana mayor considers running for DNC chair: report Trump names Elon Musk, Uber CEO to advisory team Delivering treatment before tragedy Jim Brown on Trump: ‘We talked about helping people’ Trump’s son involved in Interior secretary hunt: report Trump transition approval lower than Bush, Obama Reviving America’s infrastructure is a job our nation can accomplish Over 50 Dem electors now demanding intelligence briefing Sanders blasts talk of 2020 candidates, wants focus on ‘real problems’ Why is Trump surprised by the Million Woman March? He asked for it. Senators owe vulnerable kids real debate, floor votes We can elect the next president by popular vote — without amending the Constitution Harnessing data and information can lead to a better youth justice system Trump announces choice of Perry as Energy secretary GOP faces daunting deadlines in 2017 Oil bubbles back to top with Trump Trump’s pick for State gets some momentum Trump’s hostility to intelligence community enters the spotlight Awaiting Trump, agencies brace for freeze on regulations Top 10 lobbying victories of 2016 John Thune is prairie player in tech world US privacy rules stir confusion