The Hill Articles: December 15, 2016

Podesta: ‘Something is deeply broken at the FBI’ Clinton: Putin holds grudge against me Bette Midler mocks ‘fragile’ Trump over Vanity Fair attack GOP rep: Trump may exceed Obama on ‘violating our rights’ Report: Russians failed to hack RNC Fox News host, Newsweek writer spar in heated segment Obama administration scraps controversial drug pricing proposal Clinton aide Abedin seeks to review FBI’s search warrant for emails Obama: ‘We need to take action’ in response to Russian hacking Arpaio concludes long-running ‘birther’ investigation of Obama Feds extend ObamaCare signup deadline Trump calls White House spokesman ‘a foolish guy’ Trump: ‘Crazed’ supporters more laid back after election Why Trump should seek a deal with Saudi Arabia It’s 2016, and Macedonia is a real place First to use or not to use first: A curious case of Indian nuclear doctrine The best way to grow and sustain a strong economy is not easy Ivanka Trump calling lawmakers to discuss child care legislation Trump taps adviser David Friedman for ambassador to Israel Trump’s opportunity to help millions of workers in our country WATCH LIVE: Trump continues ‘thank you’ tour in Pennsylvania GOP rep: ‘There is no CIA conclusion’ on Trump Trump, Silicon Valley’s tech titans share more goals than you think Mayor: Trump supports tax preference for infrastructure projects How Trump and Congress can fix Social Security Pelosi steps up calls for Russia probe Business Roundtable president to retire in July Dem asks Chaffetz to investigate Russian hacking Fed finalizes rule to bolster bank capital reserves Time to stop playing criminal alien catch and release Sanders blasts Trump’s ‘rigged Cabinet’ in tweetstorm Smart technology can get us to the 21st century infrastructure we need Biden mourns death of NBA broadcaster Trump ordered to give deposition in suit against celeb chef: report Deep-red Arkansas’s Medicaid expansion at risk under ObamaCare attack Assange: Some leaks may have been Russian Spicer lead candidate for Trump press secretary Want to be on Team Trump? Get your finances in order Oracle CEO to join Trump transition team Trade abhors a vacuum: China ready to lead Pacific should US falter Will Syria be Obama’s Rwanda? Omarosa joins Trump’s transition team GOP Sen. Tim Scott hails guilty verdict for Dylann Roof Incoming NC governor threatens to sue state GOP Trump’s business amid top 50 private US companies App to reduce opioid overdose deaths wins FDA contest Exporting more liquefied natural gas in America’s national interest Trump is a realist on Syrian conflict — and thank goodness Nikki Haley on Roof verdict: ‘Justice has been served’ Ethics panel reviewing Calif. GOP lawmaker Both Dems, GOP have reason to support election fraud investigation Sanders had skin cancer removed from cheek Healthiest, least healthy states in America Study: ObamaCare repeal would mean tax cut for high earners Hagel: I’m ‘encouraged’ by Trump’s Russia outreach Red states ask Trump for quick action against climate rule Kerry: Russia and Assad can end Syrian ‘massacre’ if they ‘negotiate constructively’ Congress should support bill to grant temporary visas to Syrian refugee children Retiring FCC chairman trades shots with GOP senator Roof found guilty of murder in SC church shooting Trump plans to tap Kudlow for top economic adviser: report America shouldn’t follow German lead in tackling fake news problem Ex-Transportation chief: tax writers key to Trump’s infrastructure plan Electoral College must delay, or else Putin picks the next US president Prosperity has a price, but everyone ultimately wins Paul Ryan to host Make-A-Wish superhero How to catch a hacker: What’s behind the heightened state of cyber espionage? Trump taps Keith Kellogg for National Security Council post Trump must see that small business is the engine of America Conway ‘just kidding’ about Trump working on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Poll: Most say Trump’s Twitter use ‘reckless and distracting’ We must stop ignoring the alarm bells on America’s debt Labor Secretary Perez enters DNC chair race Report: Verizon gets cold feet on Yahoo acquisition after hack Vanity Fair labels itself ‘the magazine Trump doesn’t want you to read’ The case for expanding campus gun carry Trump will be ‘Stronger’ by using Kanye and celebrity pals to spread message Pro wrestler Booker T to run for Houston mayor Texas opens Charlie Brown front in War on Christmas Booker to join Foreign Relations Committee GOP: Electoral College voters will back Trump DeVry University reaches $100 million FTC settlement over deceptive ads Time for Dollar Tree to step up and rid its shelves of harmful chemicals Connecticut Dems press Trump on guns Oil price rally driving US inflation expectations Monica Crowley joining Trump administration War of words escalates between White House, Trump camp Facebook unveils new features to fight fake news Understanding your explanation of benefits Groups sue FDA over petition to regulate hair straightening Reporters trump Trump when it comes to being vulgar and incestuous Janelle Monáe ‘trying not to think about the end’ of the Obama era Trump’s Cabinet picks have more wealth than third of American households combined Russia: Claim that Putin is behind hacking is ‘nonsense’ Bernie Sanders is right about the DNC The Hill’s 12:30 Report Congress should not gut law providing 9/11 victims justice Trump, nuclear weapon realist, can correct Obama’s idealistic blunders DC Metro approves late-night service cuts Women’s march gets permit for day after Trump’s inauguration ABC’s Martha Raddatz to receive Newseum award ECB finally addressing Italian bank woes Reid: Putin ‘clearly’ involved in election hack Feds block northern Minnesota mining project Trump considering Navy Adm. Michelle Howard to run VA: report DMV: Self-driving Ubers in San Francisco are illegal We need to strengthen our Arctic security before it’s too late A bridge to the world will keep America afloat Senators praise decision to halt some Saudi arms sales, urge more action Graham: Tillerson must say Russia hacked US to earn his confirmation vote How President Obama can retaliate against Russia Low marks for the Department of Education Arnold Schwarzenegger: ‘Stop whining’ about Trump US files trade case against China over grain quotas New regs for Friday: Cooking, security, trucks Fox’s Guilfoyle contender for Trump’s White House press secretary: report Reid to GOP: ‘You get rid of ObamaCare, people are going to die’ Senate Dems rolling out bill to force Trump to shed conflicts of interest Faithless electors flirt with anarchy How can Trump keep his promise on jobs? Prepare us for the digital age Trump picks GOP Rep. Zinke for Interior secretary Limbaugh: No one can prove Russia hacked election The next administration should let commercial drones soar New poll reveals Americans don’t want insurers to limit treatment decisions Marijuana becomes legal in Massachusetts Attorney General Lynch has some advice for Trump: Use facts Wheeler to step down as FCC chairman GOP rep suggests intel officials waging ‘disinformation campaign’ against Trump Commerce survey: Cyber researchers fear legal repercussions The problem with United States’ unshakeable backing of the Philippines Trump defends business, slams media and White House in series of tweets Manchin: I will ‘absolutely’ remain a Democrat North Carolina GOP pushing to weaken Dem governor’s power After liftoff, Trump-Fed clash could be in the offing in 2017 Conway takes shot at Earnest: ‘I guess he’s auditioning to be a political pundit’ WATCH: 9/11 widow presses to keep terrorism bill intact Responsible solutions to repaying student loans Spicer, CNN’s Cuomo spar over Trump’s ‘overwhelming’ win Fox names new HR head after misconduct allegations Trump attacks Vanity Fair: ‘Way down, big trouble, dead’ Conway: Trump didn’t snub Romney due to apology refusal CNN anchor, Trump adviser get in heated argument over business dealings Jerry Brown: California ‘ready to fight’ Trump on climate change Poll: Majority of Americans believe Russian hacking didn’t sway election Trump facing low expectations, poll finds Why you can’t just ignore the CIA report on Russia hacking Iran sanctions bill goes into law without Obama’s signature When it comes to healthcare, look at the larger picture Managing diabetes is expensive — it’s time to step up our game Trump’s unorthodox Cabinet Perez brings high-profile backing, slim electoral experience to DNC race Trump strikes fear into defense contractors