The Hill Articles: July 6, 2016

July 6
Dem strategy to counter GOP convention leaked Trump posts picture of Disney book: ‘Where is the outrage’ over star? Trump rails against media, rehashes controversies in volatile speech Clinton: Louisiana police shooting ‘a tragedy’ RNC: Clinton ‘allowed to play by a different set of rules’ Five panels to grill FBI on Clinton Trump says Bobby Knight to speak at convention, floats Don King GOP struggles to find votes for gun bill GOP chairmen wary of tax rules change after Treasury meeting Overnight Defense: US slows Afghan exit | Pentagon helps hunt Baghdad bombers | Obama, Putin talk Syria war Trump: Gingrich will be ‘involved with our government’ Trump defends controversial star tweet: We should have left it up Overnight Healthcare: GOP pushing forward with opioid bill over Dem objections Regulatory official grilled on consequences of ‘midnight’ rules Trump, Gingrich team up to slam Clinton over emails Trump doubles down on praise of Saddam Hussein’s anti-terrorism tactics Rubio decides not to attend GOP convention Trump to Capitol for frank talk with anxious GOP Under Contract NATO’s missile defense plan must adapt to the real world Clinton, Sanders in talks to host joint event: reports Overnight Finance: Deadlock over Zika funding | US sanctions Kim Jong Un | Bad news for Puerto Rico | Frenzy over student debt rules Trump’s VP list shrinks Clean Power Plan will benefit all, including communities of color WATCH LIVE: Trump rallies with Gingrich in Ohio The Trail 2016: It ain’t over till it’s over Memorial Bridge, ports among projects slated to get transportation grants Former Colorado senator dies at age 79 Overnight Tech: Dems push for independent House cameras | GOP unveils convention app | Privacy concerns over free NYC Wi-Fi Overnight Energy: GOP chairman threatens subpoena in Exxon fight Lynch: No charges against Clinton Report: Trump to target 17 states House chairman threatens subpoena in Exxon fight with states Dem frustration with Sanders boils over Dems denounce GOP for contraception cuts FBI decision on Clinton could mean end of secure information Trump surrogate: Tweet not meant to threaten Lynch Overnight Cybersecurity: FBI takes heat after Clinton probe Senate to vote on opioid deal before recess Clinton camp lashes out over another GOP email hearing Senators looking to clear the way for energy bill vote CNN’s Cupp: Blackburn ‘perfect’ VP pick for Trump Chairman says Gingrich poised to testify amid VP speculation Grassley: FBI decision on Clinton probe ‘suspect’ ‘Extremely Careless’ leaders: the definition of this administration Senate GOP vulnerables skipping Trump meeting Overnight Regulation: GMO labeling bill advances in Senate | Dem pushes tougher mutual fund regs Chances of Zika funding plummet ahead of recess Government orders recall of half-million hoverboards Hillary Clinton: Above the law? Stoddard: Hillary still hurt by FBI Budowsky: Clinton needs a Kennedy moment Clinton’s lack of judgment is why Sanders stayed in the race GMO labeling bill advances in the Senate over Dem objections Obama, Putin confer over Syrian war Lawmakers reach deal on FAA bill that beefs up security, eases long lines House passes mental health bill Ex-special ops group blasts Clinton email decision Why Britain’s Iraq War report matters to Americans Group drops $2,000 on Senate floor to protest GMO bill McConnell: GOP will have ‘frank exchange’ with Trump Reid: ‘Time to move on’ from Clinton email scandal US tops other wealthy countries in traffic death rate GOP senators want new vote on FBI surveillance powers Eric Trump says father donates ‘millions and millions and millions’ Senate Dems block ‘sanctuary cities’ bill Cruz camp denies convention speech talks WATCH: US forces to stay in Afghanistan House panel aiming to halt Boeing’s sale of jets to Iran More needs to be done to fix FOIA Trump: 10 people being considered for VP Corker floats Ivanka for Trump’s VP Senate Dem calls for stronger mutual fund rules WH rejects call to block Clinton from receiving classified briefings Ben Carson: Obama ‘does seem to learn’ on Afghanistan Senate GOP leader: Release Clinton’s FBI interview What Trump should say and do about Brexit Colorado governor spoke ‘briefly’ with Clinton about VP Jared Kushner: ‘My father-in-law is not an anti-Semite’ White House stops short of veto threat against opioid bill Senior Navy official pulls gun on young men outside home Trump announces $51M fundraising haul for June Aide: Trump ‘believes in putting your oxygen mask on first before helping others’ Congress’s lone Afghan War opponent: ‘Bring this war to a close’ Ernst: ‘I have a lot more to do’ in the Senate Facebook offices to host conference for women in product management Sanders: Clinton’s tuition plan a ‘major step forward’ Despite Brexit, executive sentiment is bullish Watchdog files complaint against pro-Clinton group over banned donations GOP: House to vote Friday on opioid bill NASA Twitter account hacked Former GOP congressman lobbying for electric cars Republicans raise concerns about stolen guns New international energy forum focuses on innovation Corker withdraws from Trump VP search Trade deficit widens to $41.1B in May IRS launches cyber awareness campaign focused on tax preparers Top Dem optimistic lawmakers can pass defense bill Clinton slams Trump’s bankruptcies, ‘shameful’ treatment of workers Fitch downgrades Puerto Rico’s bond rating Common sense strategic support for new gun reform FBI’s Comey is complicit in Clinton email scandal Speaker: Anti-terror bill will get vote The Hill’s 12:30 Report ‘Un-American’ charge ignites hearing on EPA rules WATCH LIVE: Clinton attacks Trump in Atlantic City speech Obama program offers grants to target extremism US sanctions Kim Jong Un for human rights abuses Green Party candidate: Prosecute Clinton Walker on Trump, Clinton: ‘He is better than she is’ Android 7.0 beefs up ‘ransomware’ protection GOP vs. FBI in Clinton fallout Servers of anonymous browsing network Tor designed to hack sites Clinton campaign lashes out at son of Sidney Blumenthal over Wiesel comments Ryan calls for ‘administrative action’ against Clinton GOP analyst Gergen calls Comey decision ‘FBI’s finest hour’ Republicans unanimously reject nearly $1B in new funding for opioid bill Short-term FAA bill to get House vote as clock ticks down Fox News anchor files sexual harassment suit against CEO Ailes DOJ to investigate Louisiana police shooting GOP chairmen split on Afghan troop decision Sanders faces tough questions from House Democrats Air Force apologizes to Derek Jeter over Facebook post Reid warns Dems will block Zika funding again House GOP unveils health spending bill Clinton backing tuition-free college GOP calls Lynch to testify on Clinton probe Obama: US to leave 8,400 troops in Afghanistan New regs for Thursday: Tow boats, emissions, opioids The hidden boogeyman in Puerto Rico’s debt crisis: its power utility Top GOP senator wants details on FBI’s Clinton probe House members, staff offered blood testing after lead found in water WATCH LIVE: Obama delivers statement on Afghanistan Clinton ad: ‘Who got hurt when Trump abandoned Atlantic City?’ The Clinton standard: Lying and crooked gets a pass America is ready ‘Daily Show’ host on Trump: ‘At some point, you’re a racist’ GOP calls FBI head Comey to testify this week Entire federal government exempt from robocall laws, FCC rules Trump blames Dem politicians for Atlantic City’s downturn Responding to the call of Elie Wiesel House passes two tech investment bills How the FBI director followed in Chief Justice Marshall’s footsteps Giuliani: I’m ‘very disappointed’ in Comey House Republicans securing America Possible Clinton VP pick: ‘We all can learn from’ email investigation GOP seizes on Clinton email contradictions in new video Pro-Trump lawmaker defends FBI head Comey Opioids: Congress can stop eleven minute cycle of death The people that didn’t vote for Bernie? They’re dying off Trump video shows Comey refuting Clinton on classified emails Stop bullying small businesses UK Iraq inquiry reveals Tony Blair told Bush: ‘I will be with you, whatever’ Clinton camp blasts Trump over support for ‘brutal strongmen’ La. Dem calls for federal investigation into Baton Rouge shooting Did FBI director Comey exceed his authority? How do we defeat ISIS? Less bombs, more social Telecom companies should disclose the true cost of service Will the real Hillary Clinton please stand up? Protests after fatal police shooting in Louisiana Defining moment for Comey in Clinton call Airlines vie for Cuba flights New student debt rules trigger frenzy Jewish voters could tip swing states Hillary Clinton’s way Taking a stance on Trump White House unveils national anti-opioid addiction push