The Hill Articles: December 7, 2016

Obama reflects on legacy as presidency comes to an end Senate fight over miners’ heathcare boils over Pence’s praise of Carrier union boss resurfaces after Trump tweet Becerra: California ready to fight Trump administration Twitter CEO says his feelings about Trump’s tweets are ‘complicated’ Former Labor secretary to Trump: Stop being ‘petty, thin-skinned and vindictive’ Report: Trump eyes keeping a stake in business Congress to clear path for Mattis When an African academic’s Trump protest went too far What Trump means for telecom, media and technology Federal judge kills recount effort in Michigan Trump blasts Carrier union leader: He’s ‘done a terrible job’ Cruz defends Trump’s Taiwan call Why Dana Rohrabacher should be Trump’s secretary of State Keith Ellison is the leader the DNC needs Paula Broadwell: ‘Bit of a shock’ to hear Petraeus up for Cabinet Overnight Cybersecurity: Retired general picked to head DHS | Graham vows to probe Russian election interference Gingrich: Japanese ‘displayed professional brilliance’ in Pearl Harbor attack Under Contract McCarthy’s ghost smiles as Dems point the finger at Russia Overnight Tech: AT&T, Time Warner CEOs defend merger before Congress | More tech execs join Trump team | Republican details path to undoing net neutrality It’s time to take housing finance reform through the 21st century Overnight Finance: Trump blasts Carrier’s union leader | What’s in the spending bill | Jamie Dimon gets perch for Trump era | AT&T, Time Warner execs grilled Trump’s pick Gen. John Kelly can sort out Obama’s mess at DHS Senate holds two-hour Biden lovefest Business groups express support for Branstad nomination Overnight Healthcare: Medical cures bill finally heads to White House What the 2016 election can tell us about 2018 midterms Overnight Defense: Opposition to Mattis waiver fizzles | Trump taps another general | National Guard officials testify on bonuses 27 big-name brands pledge next generation of leaders will be 50 percent women What’s the economic plan for the American worker in 2017? Overnight Regulation: Obama’s reg czar under pressure | Fight looms over Trump EPA pick Wis. Dem demands apology for Republican’s ‘communist’ jab Pentagon hopes fewer than 2,000 soldiers will have to repay bonuses Overnight Energy: Trump taps EPA foe to head agency | Energy reform bill officially dead CNN’s parent company promises to defend journalistic independence Small Business chairman: McMahon ‘excellent choice’ to head SBA Ellison as DNC chair will cement Democrats’ position in the minority Should reporters be banned from tweeting? Third US soldier dies from Nov. suicide bombing in Afghanistan Past ties make Ellison the worst possible choice for DNC chairman Budowsky: Did Putin elect Trump? A new political center Trump turns on the charm at packed donor breakfast Report: Tiffany Trump takes tour of Harvard Law Carrier deal doesn’t do away with incentive to move jobs out of US Speaker’s office: No energy bill this year Lewinsky: Internet trolls should be Time’s Person of the Year Trump take note — ‘All of the above energy’ means ‘all of the above jobs’ Koch network launching PR firm Obama’s regulatory czar under pressure to cutoff ‘midnight rules’ Trump’s Cabinet: What jobs are left to fill What investors need to know about the Trump stock market rally WATCH: ‘Radical Islamist terrorism’ should be top DHS priority, Lieberman says Trump picks pro wrestling mogul McMahon for administration role Disability and the Trump administration — what’s next? Fight over water bill heats up in Senate Koch Industries warns about ‘devastating’ House GOP tax plan provision Confirm Gary Richard Brown for the Eastern District of New York Lawmakers grill AT&T, Time Warner execs on $85B merger Dem senator threatens to slow-walk spending bill Docs revel secret VA facility ratings: report Five reasons to give Trump a ‘fair shake’ NY attorney general calls for voting overhaul An opportunity to prepare for the next cyber campaign Voters want to drain the swamp? They can start with Louisiana GOP Dems, greens gear up for fight against Trump EPA pick Jerry Springer blames TV networks for Trump GOP shouldn’t play politics with Mattis pick GOP lawmaker plans bill targeting ‘sanctuary’ universities Ark., Texas senators put cheese dip vs. queso to the test 3 things to expect with social media and politics in 2017 Dems push for panel to probe Russian interference in election Ukrainian company to Trump: We’ll build Air Force One Richard Spencer is a threat Republicans must purge De-Radicalization Programs: the US’ Alternative for Non-Violent Extremists Trump is playing a risky political game with China and Russia Trump taps Oklahoma attorney general to lead EPA Pelosi: Dems OK with Mattis compromise Senate sends far-ranging medical cures bill to Obama’s desk Megyn Kelly: Trump and First Amendment ‘not a beautiful match’ Former NSA chief: Trump lacks ‘deep knowledge’ of cybersecurity It’ll take at least two years to repeal and replace ObamaCare Danny Glover ‘appalled’ and ‘angry’ Trump is Time’s Person of the Year GOP rep: Trump ‘crazy like a fox’ Valerie Jarrett: I urged Conway to take job in White House Congress and DOT must take additional measures beyond self-driving vehicle guidance Our desperate need to save US democracy from ourselves Dems demand red wolf protections Boehner: ‘Thank God’ I wasn’t in the middle of election Public defenders, the backbone of our justice system, get the short end of the stick NTSB: Driver in deadly Baltimore bus crash had accident, seizure history MSNBC hosting Sanders town hall in Wis. Reports: Trump to pick Okla. attorney general for EPA Would it be legal for Trump to give his son-in-law a White House gig? Graham, Durbin ‘encouraged’ by Trump’s comments on Dreamers Texan tackles tricky tongue twister for #TheEllieChallenge Graham says he’ll lead probe of Russian intervention in election Why ‘Big Luther’ is the man to fill Sessions’s shoes in the Senate Karl Rove scolds Trump over Boeing comments Trump echoes Reagan: ‘There can be no substitute for victory’ in pursuing peace Some simple, commonsense, bipartisan campaign finance reforms Jamie Dimon gets perch for Trump era Treasury sanctions two Yemeni nationals tied to al Qaeda Trump considering Silicon Valley investor to head FDA: report America needs security, not the appearance thereof Bernie Sanders joins striking federal contract workers for rally Dem vet lawmaker: Senate ‘would be wise’ to confirm Mattis Brown-Mandel Ohio Senate race will be brutal referendum on Trumpism The Hill’s 12:30 Report Democrats vow to fight ‘tooth and nail’ against Medicare cuts First lady offers touching farewell to White House staffers Clinton to attend Capitol Hill event honoring Reid Transportation funding boost on hold The regulations Trump promised to repeal, and what he can actually do Trump hints at grand helicopter entrance for inauguration Murky ‘insider trading’ laws pave way for Supreme Court rulemaking LeBron: ‘Not trying to make a statement’ with Trump boycott The EPA will likely conclude fracking doesn’t affect drinking water Emanuel pressures Trump to keep Obama immigration program Trump picks retired Gen. John Kelly to head DHS Dems push Obama to use pardon power to prevent deportations Ohio Republican announces 2018 challenge to Sherrod Brown Pearl Harbor: The day America woke up Hatch to meet with Trump Cabinet picks Thursday Dem senator tears up in farewell speech Ohio legislature passes ‘heartbeat’ bill banning abortions Paul Ryan: Not worried about Trump’s conflicts of interest Cities lead the nation in many ways, but not in voter turnout Branstad accepts Trump’s offer to serve as China ambassador Trump headed to Louisiana ahead of Senate runoff Ellison: I’ll resign from House if I win DNC chair Tina Fey: Trump ‘can’t muster the dignity of a seventh-grader’ Prosecutors seek decades in prison for ex-rep. Fattah Trump: ‘We’re going to work something out’ on ‘Dreamers’ Kid Rock unveils new line of Trump-inspired merch Pakistani passenger plane crashes on way to Islamabad Texas court takes important step towards more humane immigration policy After election, Wonder Woman still ‘with her’ Will Trump be a champion for federal contract workers too? Steve King mulling run for governor Republicans have a duty to defend black conservatives from Democratic discrimination Trump favorability hits new high Lewandowski: Trump’s already done more to help US than Obama EPA targets dry cleaning chemical under new safety law Pope Francis: It’s a sin to spread fake news Colorado secretary of state criticizes electors trying to stop Trump A discussion on capital and its effects on the Latino economy Senate is choosing bureaucrats over Veterans Trump: Intel agencies blaming Russia for DNC hack was politically driven Trump has raised about $50M for inauguration: report Michelle Obama on election night: ‘I went to bed’ Trump to meet with Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday New regs for Thursday: Endangered whales, trucks, schools Poll: Most say Trump can keep businesses Assange releases 19-page statement denying rape allegations Trump denies Boeing comments were retribution Trump taps Branstad as China ambassador: report New president, new Congress, new opportunity Trump: I sold stocks months ago because I expected to win Trump says he has consulted with Obama on Cabinet picks The TPP’s real value — it’s not just about trade Trump: ‘Saturday Night Live’ is ‘not a good show anymore’ Obama marks Pearl Harbor anniversary with focus on ‘unimaginable’ alliance with Japan ObamaCare — the myth of pre-existing conditions Trump named Time’s Person of the Year Biden tells Colbert: I don’t plan to run in 2020 Trump hints at Time Person of the Year win The catfish (inspection program) that survived commonsense What Ben Carson could do as secretary of HUD Midwest Dems feel left out in cold Trump puts new bull’s-eye on business Petraeus appointment could rankle wary FBI GOP eager to see Harry Reid go GOP plans new assault on unions Taiwan lobby scores victory with Trump call Chairman: Trump can play ‘key role’ in tax reform push Study: Uninsured rate could rise above pre-ObamaCare levels under repeal Democratic efforts to cling to power at FCC are doomed to fail