The Hill Articles: December 20, 2016

Reports: Dems planning to grill Tillerson on tax returns, Russia O’Reilly: Anti-Electoral College effort about taking power from ‘white establishment’ Israeli ambassador backs moving US embassy to Jerusalem Dem senator calls for ‘war on drugs’ Khizr Khan: McAuliffe encouraged me to run for office Report: Trump considering two health CEOs to lead VA Texas to cut Planned Parenthood from Medicaid Dozens killed in fireworks explosion in Mexico House group seeks alternatives on encryption fight Western states growing fast as Northeast bleeds population Orlando victims’ families sue Facebook, Twitter, Google Who could’ve predicted how millennials would vote? Trump is pawn in GOP’s anti-worker agenda Despite rate hikes, housing market ‘looking up’ in 2017 Red-state Dems getting high-profile Senate perches James Clyburn and Tim Scott can lift up black America in 2017 Medical illiteracy contributes to the opioid crisis Media should err on side of caution when it comes to airing death Kuwait’s ambassador denies pressure to book event at Trump hotel White House warns AI could heighten inequality Limbaugh: Obama will create ‘unrest’ every time Trump acts ObamaCare enrollees file motion to protect federal payments Nations need Lagarde’s leadership at IMF Right to try misses the real issue. There is another solution. Cotton to support Tillerson WATCH: Five lawmakers picked for Cabinet spots — so far Give Dreamers a break, hardliners a bone with GOP immigration bill The fight against gentrification needs innovators Clinton super PAC reshaping itself to help Dems fight Trump Ex-Clinton spokesman: Warrant shows Comey’s moves ‘utterly unjustified’ Santorum urges Trump to take more intelligence briefings Jeb Bush pens op-ed backing Trump’s EPA pick DC mayor signs physician-assisted suicide measure Why a Trump administration is unlikely to kill legal marijuana Regional demonstrations can prompt self-driving trucks to work with other robotic vehicles Obama blocks drilling in Arctic, Atlantic oceans Poll: Majority of Americans who didn’t vote in election don’t regret it VW to pay $250M, recall more vehicles in emissions scandal Trump confirms he met with Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Whistleblowers to remain prominent fixtures in securities regulation Clinton beats Trump by nearly 3M in popular vote Senate Dem Finance staffers blast GOP tax plan Former NATO official: Allies have ‘general anxiety’ about Trump Potential 2020 contenders Booker and Warren tapped for key national security posts Trump must take Iraq policy in a new direction SC lawmakers eye measure to block pornography on new computers When will Trump hold a press conference? FDA doublespeak: How the FDA promotes homophobia in the medical world US needs seasonal workers — and they need congressional action ISIS claims responsibility for Berlin truck attack Transition official: Take Trump symbolically, not literally Let’s stop the predatory lenders from draining Puerto Rico even further Criminal justice reform shouldn’t die with Trump and conservatives Gambling lobby to Trump: Be ‘welcoming’ to immigrants House GOP alleges misconduct, intimidation at Energy Department Swipe left on debit card swipe fees GOP rep: Bill Clinton ‘doesn’t want to let go’ US Chamber of Commerce the big loser of the presidential election Judge orders Fattah to prison despite appeal Treasury sanctions Russian businesses, execs tied to Crimea occupation Pentagon memo on Trump’s priorities doesn’t mention Russia: report Cybersecurity influenced the election, and could influence your business Experts raise concerns about nursing home database Baldwin on ‘SNL’ Trump impersonation: We have to ‘dial it up’ Ailes demands apology from NY tabloid over ‘Gropey old men’ headline Will Trump let the EU kill a US manufacturing deal? Suspect in Berlin Christmas market attack released Schumer cleans house in Senate Dems’ video department: report Morgan Stanley pays $7.5 million to settle consumer protection violation State attorneys general chill climate debate with government subpoenas Senate Dems, Sanders ask Trump to help lower drug prices Congress should repeal ObamaCare using budget reconciliation Humane Society criticizes possible Trump appointee FBI argued it had probable cause for pre-election Clinton email warrant Making transparency great again in the Trump administration The Hill’s 12:30 Report Mnuchin submits tax returns to Senate panel Failed diplomat Kurtzer attacks America’s newest ambassador to Israel AMC movie merger clears regulatory hurdles GOP rep wants Trump to loosen rules for US troops fighting Taliban Conway says she will move to Washington Trump plots two-for-one assault on Obama regs Social media platforms throttled in Turkey after assassination: watchdog Rex Tillerson, CEO of State McConnell: I didn’t think Trump ‘had a chance’ Judge: Twitter must cooperate with Newsweek writer claiming tweet-induced seizure Samantha Bee, Glenn Beck team up to fight ‘Trumpism’ The not-so-transparent Trump transition Approaching future offsets Four more charged in Flint water crisis Trump to meet with potential Trade Representative pick EU accuses Facebook of misleading regulators over WhatsApp deal Will Jeff Sessions protect abortion providers? Poll: Trump voters more supportive of federal spending than other conservatives Middle East Christians celebrate Christmas under yoke of genocide Republican senator: House GOP killed energy bill to go to a party Digital rights group urges tech firms to fight Trump Walker asks Trump for more control vetting refugees: report Goldman Sachs accounts for a quarter of Dow Jones gains since election The Democratic tantrum over Russia and WikiLeaks The critical need to figure out what government does right IMF director’s conviction a slap on the wrist Ellison not sure ‘every single word’ from past should be fair game New regs for Wednesday: Marijuana, humpback whales, canned vegetables Lawyers file details of $25M Trump U. settlement: report Trump plans infrastructure ‘task force’ Aleppo: Obama’s legacy of shame Obama to ban offshore drilling in parts of Atlantic, Arctic Conservative ‘social issues’ are winnable — if the GOP grows a backbone ‘Methbot’ scamming millions in ad dollars a day: report Poll: Majority uncertain, pessimistic about Trump Should intelligence community declassify Russia findings? Post Office loses another $5.1 billion; Bernie continues to prevent help 48 journalists killed in action in 2016 Former CIA chief: We can’t defeat terrorism by playing defense NY Times calls for end to Electoral College Poll: Just one-third say Russia influenced election Putin’s spokesman laments ambassador’s slaying Senator hits Trump for seeking ‘simple answer’ to attacks Michigan AG says there will be more charges in Flint The entrepreneurship revolution that is needed at defense Trump slams Bill Clinton, mocks campaign strategy McConnell stands firm: No select committee needed to investigate Russian meddling Apple CEO on why he met with Trump: ‘You don’t change things by yelling’ Trump’s vow to overturn DACA could cost US billions: report Los Angeles launches legal defense fund for immigrants facing deportation A tale of two health care bills: One doomed, one enduring Inaugural committee launches website Merkel: We have to assume this was a terror attack China hands back US drone GOP Congress ranks low in productivity: analysis Liberal media enjoys post-Trump election boom Dems seize on Russia’s meddling Michelle Obama: Election ‘painful’ to watch