The Hill Articles: February 1, 2016

Sanders: Iowa a ‘virtual tie’ Cruz says his Iowa win is victory for ‘grass roots’ Trump mocked for tweet on second place Clinton declares victory in Iowa Trump gracious in Iowa defeat Rubio surge nearly catches Trump Huckabee suspends campaign Cruz wins Iowa caucuses O’Malley ends White House bid Sen. Tim Scott to endorse Rubio Iowa entrance poll: Clinton, Trump lead Carson heads back to Florida after caucuses Sanders vows to fight ‘until the day of the convention’ Anti-smoking groups come to Obama’s aid on trade agreement Michael Moore endorses Sanders Dem sen: Sanders has no ‘interest in foreign policy’ Overnight Cybersecurity: Negotiators say data deal close at hand McCain makes good on football wager Trump critic to rally Iowans for Bush Bottom Line Overnight Tech: Microsoft’s tech put to the test on caucus night Overnight Finance: GOP accuses Treasury of misleading on debt limit Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Trump the ‘Milli Vanilli of politics’ Overnight Healthcare: Biden’s billion-dollar bet against cancer Overnight Energy: Senators look for path forward on energy bill House sends human trafficking prevention bill to Obama Overnight Defense: Pressure grows to keep US troops in Afghanistan Swastika painted on Trump’s Hollywood star Overnight Campaign: Caucus night in Iowa Lobbyist cash flows to Clinton, Rubio GOP leader suggests panel overstepped with Clinton email probe Republican warns of White House influence on Clinton investigation Paul, McConnell argue against Army cuts in Ky. Cruz projected to beat Trump, win Iowa caucuses Democratic winner in Iowa remains unclear Liz Cheney sets sights on Obama’s green rules EU lawmakers skeptical new data deal will hold up in court Delta: Plan for ‘private’ air traffic control would cause fare hikes Senate Dems outraise GOP in 2015 Reject King-Reid amendment Senators offer legislation to reduce VA appeals wait time Palin: Polls aren’t only good for strippers Obama, Ryan to talk agenda Trump promises Iowans: ‘We’ll be back’ as GOP winner Palin slams ‘offensive’ Cruz mailers Public interest groups step up pressure on toxic chemical reform Overnight Regulation: Biz groups blast rule on disclosing pay John Feehery: 7 lessons from 2016 Bill Press: Obama let us down Poll: 25 percent of federal employees would quit under President Trump Passively pro-choice generation When it comes to America’s kids, we’re not No. 1 NTSB is wrong to recommend a .05 legal limit Battle brewing over foreign investor visas Gingrich: Cruz has ‘more at stake’ in Iowa than anyone else GOP looks for path forward on energy bill amendments Ben & Jerry’s founder to Iowans: Vote for Sanders, I’ll make you ice cream ‘Live with Kelly and Michael’ races pigs to predict Iowa caucus winner Trumpeting populism in America Trump, Sanders dominate Facebook chatter ahead of caucus Top general rejects Cruz call to carpet bomb ISIS Amtrak engineer has ‘foggy memory’ of deadly 2015 crash Koch brothers network ready to oppose Trump McCarthy: Trump is a conservative GOP senator to block Obama’s VA watchdog Bringing civility back into politics Senate chairman hammers State Dept on releasing records Bush allies accuse Rubio super-PAC of planting fake ad Rep. Fincher to retire WATCH LIVE: Trump holds final rally before Iowa caucuses General: US could provide close air support, advisers for Mosul offensive Kid Rock: ‘I’m digging Trump’ Steve King: Trump wooed Palin with ‘assets and resources’ Business groups blast new pay reporting rule Kentucky coal output hits six-decade low What a Trump – Sanders general would mean for the political establishment Zika virus spread declared ‘international emergency’ DHS head defends cyber defenses after critical watchdog report Trump thanks supporters ‘win, lose, or draw’ Political analyst says Sanders, Cruz need a win in IA Obama, Ryan to have private lunch Iowa GOP chair: 2016 voter interest is ‘unprecedented’ Life in prison for pot smuggling? Congress must act Outside groups push Senate to undo new visa restrictions Pentagon proposes medical benefits for transgender troops Aetna voices ‘serious concerns’ on ObamaCare sustainability Trump warns Iowans: Cruz ‘will destroy your ethanol business’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report GOP senator: Election is the ‘last chance’ to stop big government Anti-smoking groups come to Obama’s aid on trade deal USDA issues Super Bowl party food safety tips Obama faces pressure to change Afghan withdrawal plans — again JJ Abrams: Hillary ‘the strongest candidate’ Vets, first responders, teachers push Congress to reject asbestos bill Six months ago, Walker led Iowa Azealia Banks: ‘Inherently evil’ America deserves Trump WATCH LIVE: Trump launches final Iowa pitch in Waterloo Obama’s Iranian miscalculation Former senators back independent air traffic control plan Trump hits sour note with use of Adele Clinton didn’t know how to access email by computer, says State official Sanders’s wife: Everyone always says ‘he can’t win’ Obama seeking $1 billion for ‘cancer moonshot’ Climate activists target Pepsi ahead of Super Bowl halftime show State Department tried to make ‘stand-alone’ network for Clinton FCC clears testing of new cellphone technology Colbert: ‘Report’ persona ‘like the devil on my shoulder’ GOP senators threaten to cut aid for Ghana if Gitmo detainees escape Study: Law enforcement overstating risk of criminals ‘going dark’ Report: O’Malley campaign took out loan, has staff working without pay Sanders battles for upset of the century A new paradigm to support teachers Poll: Sanders doubles Clinton’s NH support Iran gives Victory Medals to officers who detained US sailors GOP investigation: Treasury misled Congress, public about the debt limit Poll: Sanders, Trump hold onto lead in NH Feds to review environmental impact of offshore fracking Monday: Energy debate, Coast Guard funding New regs for Tuesday: Medicaid, electricity, product safety To defeat ISIS, listen to the women Cruz’s new bill gives parents the power of the purse Sanders: It’s ‘absurd’ to suggest I’m going negative on Clinton Palin goes off on ‘Today’ hosts after questions about son Negotiators miss deadline for transatlantic data agreement Trump rips Cruz for ‘fraud’ mailers Iowa’s caucuses: How do they work? Dubai nabs world’s busiest international airport crown Same-old brand-new economy Trump won’t predict Iowa victory Trump funds campaign with $10.8M in loans Clinton: ‘I’m asking people to hold me accountable’ Quinnipiac poll: First-time caucusgoers boost Trump, Sanders in Iowa Solving the digital policy ‘trilemma’ Report: Trump planned Muslim ban proposal before San Bernardino Clinton: Iowa can’t afford a mistake Stay the course and halt the clock on the EPA’s Clean Power Plan The New York Times, bias and Hillary Clinton A tipping point for medical discovery Why airport security takes so long (Hint: It’s not the weather) Juan Williams: Congressional GOP in panic over Trump, Cruz Will Trump and Sanders win Iowa? Pundits weigh in Moment of truth for Trump Judd Gregg: Rowing into the debt storm This week: Congress takes up ObamaCare repeal, energy fight Week ahead: Iowa to test out new caucus technology Week ahead: Budget season is upon us Week ahead: Congress digs into taxes and spending Week ahead: Senate tees up energy overhaul Week ahead: Lawmakers go on offense over drug prices Week ahead: Senate aims to wrap up energy reform bill