The Hill Articles: December 9, 2016

Senate passes stopgap funding bill, averting shutdown Critics of Jeff Sessions’s LGBT case don’t know their history (or his) Senate advances funding measure, avoiding shutdown Trump teases agreements with Ford, Dow Chemical to create jobs Senate sets date for hearings on Sessions’s attorney general nomination Michigan Supreme Court shuts down Stein’s recount effort Meeting of oil producing nations potentially historic Secret CIA assessment: Russia was attempting to assist Trump Trump closes four companies tied to Saudi Arabia Manchin says he’s not talking with Trump about job Stopgap funding bill poised to pass Senate before midnight deadline Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL’ appearance draws FCC complaints Giuliani knocks Romney, praises Bolton for State job President Obama should curb mass incarceration with clemency The Blaze suspends reporter who shot at ISIS fighters High corporate tax rates produce adverse results Conway on Giuliani withdrawal: ‘It’s a mutual decision’ Bristol Palin expecting third child Debate over death penalty misses the real question Gingrich: It’s ‘weird’ for Trump to keep ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ executive producer role Tom Price is ready to improve our nation’s healthcare system MSNBC anchor apologizes over false statement about Fox Bitcoin value reaches 3-year high Rural America demands the nation’s attention 9 things Main Street needs from the Trump administration Budget office prepares for soft shutdown DNC applauds Obama investigation into Russian hacking WATCH LIVE: Trump returns to Michigan for ‘thank you’ tour Trump stumps for Louisiana Senate candidate ahead of runoff Trump’s pick for EPA chief could clean up Obama mess American foreign policy must better engage African countries San Francisco mayor vetoes Airbnb restriction Staff shakeup begins at Dem campaign committee Former Trump national security adviser joins lobby firm What to do when Trump calls your company out on Twitter Netanyahu: ‘No question’ about Trump’s support for Israel With no screening test available, research and awareness key to improving ovarian cancer survivor rates Ukrainians made their choice for freedom, but now need US help Tech giants are set to take the regulation of online speech into their own hands Advocacy group blasts Trump Cabinet as ‘anti-animal’ Trump questions merits of early voting EXCLUSIVE: Vivek H. Murthy — e-cigarettes aren’t safe for our kids Joy Behar: Why do I have to be nice about Trump? Trump to choose Ronna Romney McDaniel to lead RNC Trump speaks with Scottish leader Poll: Republicans think media ‘intentionally misled the public’ about polling Democrats: Where the hell are You? Senators move to protect ‘Dreamers’ Cruz, DeSantis to introduce constitutional amendment on term limits Elon Musk is not the answer for Democrats Mika Brzezinski: Clinton camp wanted me off the air Giuliani won’t serve in Trump administration Bringing teachers into the policymaking process Greens slam Trump’s Interior Department pick President Trump and the clean energy future Biden: Trump will not undo most climate change policies Trump biographer: Trump can’t control himself Obama orders flags at half-staff to honor John Glenn Trump transition team reviewing military rules of engagement Democrats back down from shutdown threat Trump should use TPP as playbook for NAFTA renegotiation — really Senate Dem blocks own bill over California drought language Third and final clue in for secret holiday party guest Acting on climate in the age of Pruitt­ Dem senator: Trump’s secretary pick ‘a big middle finger’ to Labor Trump’s silver lining: Millennials are becoming politically active again WikiLeaks claims Obama hacking probe is investigating WikiLeaks Obama administration proves willing to rewrite the rules on Dakota Access A way forward toward affordable, quality healthcare WATCH: GOP lawmaker predicts Corker will get State nod Price as HHS secretary terrifies disabled and their allies Fitch lowers outlook on Mexican debt after Trump victory Tax filing season to start Jan. 23 FDA cracks down on flavored cigarettes labeled as cigars Lynch visiting mosque next week amid rise in hate crimes: report Jurors in Dylann Roof shooting trial watch video confession Millennials, not baby boomers, must transform America John Glenn and the ‘Last Plantation’ House GOP made call on miners benefits Sessions’ first move at DOJ should be to clear Rep. Rick Renzi Week ahead in defense: Anticipation builds for State pick; Pentagon chief’s last trip abroad Feds order DC Metro to take new safety actions Will justice in America be Trumped? WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at GOP rally in La. Newsweek reporter retracts report of Trump supporters booing John Glenn How agriculture subsidies are hurting farmers, taxpayers Andy Richter defends Trump’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ credit Manchin urging colleagues to block funding bill as shutdown looms Ohio’s new abortion ban can correct Roe’s medical backwardness Biden: We need Canada ‘very, very badly’ Is Van Jones another conflict of interest headache for CNN? The Hill’s 12:30 Report Liberal groups form coalition to fight ObamaCare repeal Fake news and Trump aren’t the end of democracy Dem senator to introduce ‘drain the swamp’ bill Court to consider forcing approval of Dakota Access pipeline How to make climate progress with Trump in the White House Artificial intelligence will transform how we manage risks in the cyber world Judge refuses to end Wisconsin recount: report Health officials: Zika no longer actively spreading in Florida Sanders on Trump pick: This is how a rigged economy works Dodd-Frank ripe for reform, not repeal Ben Carson puts million-dollar Florida mansion on the market Manchin delays Trump meeting Why it’s time to turn the page on the FDA drug approval process Groups warn Trump about conflict of interest with businesses McConnell huddles with GOP rep to discuss possible ND Senate opening Trevor Noah: Trump ‘trolling us’ on Cabinet picks Fiorina to meet with Trump on Monday Democrats tamp down talk of shutdown Trump picks Goldman Sachs chief for top economic adviser: report Foreign investment in America is the boost our economy needs GOP elector: Not all of us are voting for Trump Trump to pick Rep. McMorris Rodgers for Interior secretary New regs for Monday: Wood, battery chargers, renewable fuel standard The ACA is crushing the morale of our medical professionals Obamas post last Christmas card as first family White House orders intelligence report of election cyberattacks Speaker Ryan visits Trump Tower C’mon people: It’s not Jill Stein’s fault that Hillary Clinton lost the election Top Obama security adviser has not met her successor Sanders congratulates Carrier union leader after Trump attack McConnell tries to reassure Dems as shutdown nears Trump’s Carrier deal opens door to new economic approach for feds Breitbart blasts Trump’s Labor pick United Nations works against press freedom when it comes to world health arm Senate Dems offer bill to curb tax break for Trump nominees Macklemore tells Dems ‘no more tears’ in new post-election song Donald Trump will be president — but a President Trump may not be what voters expected Trump team wants names at DOE who worked on climate Emanuel flips the bird when asked about 2020 Conway hails generals as ‘refreshing departure’ from picking ‘donors or personal friends’ Why voters said ‘yes’ to public transportation on Nov. 8 Aziz Ansari: Don’t let ‘bozo’ Trump define our country Colbert mocks Trump’s Cabinet: ‘Like watching your nana get a sponge bath’ Trump considering longtime baseball manager Valentine for Japan ambassador: report American astronaut John Glenn helped others rise all his life Carson: Mother avoided public housing to shield us from danger Carrier to ultimately lose some jobs Trump saved: report Conway: ‘Doubtful’ Trump will take salary from ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Tax reform: Starting place for jobs, growth Report: Trump wants as many as 5 generals in Cabinet Conway: ‘The most fake news’ was Trump couldn’t beat Clinton Report: Megyn Kelly in talks with ABC Ex-Clinton staffer’s website: Trump ‘corrupt AF’ Don’t look now: Trump is uniting the GOP while Democrats remain divided Nutrition subcommittee members fight hunger for the holidays Baltimore City Council condemns Trump pre-visit: report Hate a government agency? Trump just might ask you to lead it. Confronting corruption is essential for democracy For NORAD, Santa Claus is coming to town Report: Trump gets one presidential intel brief a week What Trump’s Cabinet picks reveal GOP eyes big gamble on ObamaCare