The Hill Articles: November 29, 2016

Clinton surprises Katy Perry at UNICEF gala Black Caucus head won’t commit in Dems’ leadership race Pence: Trump ‘wants to take in all the options’ for secretary of State Civil rights nonprofit: Election had ‘profoundly negative effect’ on children Romney after meeting with Trump: ‘America’s best days are ahead of us’ Senate Dems introduce resolution on Trump’s business ties Trump, Romney meet for dinner Law professor: Not legal for Trump to keep DC hotel lease as president House in driver’s seat on healthcare Trump signals he’s serious on ObamaCare repeal Congress drops plans to make women register for draft White House ‘strongly’ backs Cures bill despite some Dem concerns Jill Stein’s running mate not in favor of recount Oversight chairman downplays Trump conflict of interest concerns Trump team reaches deal to keep 1,000 Carrier jobs in US Obama: Trump had a 20 percent chance of winning Passing US-Canada preclearance would improve security and economy Markos Moulitsas: Begin the resistance GOP wants to move fast on Sessions Katie Pavlich: A tyrant, not a hero, is dead Lobbying World Black Texans express mixed feelings over Donald Trump’s victory Senate Dems pan talk of short-term spending bill Obama: ‘Michelle will never run for office’ Levin will step down as top Democrat on Ways and Means Overnight Healthcare: House GOP in driver’s seat on ObamaCare | Dem turmoil on cures bill Flag burning is just another PR stunt for the media to cover Overnight Tech: Bill protecting online reviews heads to Obama | New addition to FCC transition team | Record Cyber Monday Trump to name Wilbur Ross as Commerce secretary: reports Overnight Cybersecurity: Lawmakers pushing for vote to delay warrant rule changes Overnight Finance: Trump expected to pick Steven Mnuchin for Treasury | Budget chair up for grabs | Trump team gets deal on Carrier jobs Let’s build infrastructure for the future, not just today Annual defense bill elevates Cyber Command to combatant unit Stein gives Wisconsin $3.5M for recount Overnight Defense: House, Senate finalize defense policy bill | Trump closing in on cabinet picks How Republicans got polling right in 2016 Sanders blasts Trump’s HHS pick: ‘What hypocrisy!’ To build consensus as president, Trump should look to polls Dem senator to Trump: Reject Syria deal with Putin, Assad Trump selects Elaine Chao for Transportation secretary Trump to pick Mnuchin for Treasury secretary: report Coons to call for voice vote to halt changes to hacking rule Diabetes, obesity and the effect of education on treatment Congress passes bill protecting online customer reviews Mellman: The revolt of the dispossessed Kellogg yanks ads from Breitbart Advocacy group sending immigration proposals to Trump House, Senate finalize annual defense policy bill Budget chairmanship suddenly up for grabs Stein’s recount effort in Wisconsin is irresponsible and unwarranted Al Gore: End the Electoral College Sanders, Warren stir Dem turmoil over cures bill Hannity: Trump doesn’t need a White House press office Overnight Energy: Trump aide’s Canada trip to put spotlight on Keystone Overnight Energy: Conway’s Canada tour to preview Keystone debate Trump offering access to inauguration donors 5 ways Trump can protect inventors’ hard work 20 journalists among 71 dead in Colombia plane crash ACA: Assuaging health care social inequality or robbing Peter to pay Paul? A rare opportunity for tax reform Fidel Castro should not be revered; he should be reviled WATCH: Dem leader race bigger than one person Trump must put rural America to work Trump’s First Amendment threat Barletta talks with Trump about Labor secretary job Overnight Regulation: Republican urges agencies to halt major regs Supreme Court case ‘flag-burner’: Trump ‘a fascist’ Trump tweets about flag burning, setting off a battle McCain refuses to answer questions about Trump Trump’s smart Cabinet picks will ‘Make America Great Again’ Obama may seek legacy for Palestinians: Here’s what he should do When bureaucracy gets in the way of preventive care Corker praises Trump’s foreign policy ‘instincts’ House Democrats have opportunity for redemption in selecting VA committee leader Internet Archive putting database in Canada to keep it from Trump Real budget reform starts from the inside McConnell: Trump’s voter fraud claims ‘irrelevant’ Gingrich: Trump has no obligation to hold news conferences Incoming Dem lawmakers urge rejection of campaign finance ‘riders’ Home prices surpass pre-recession peak Feds to consider renewed protections for bird species One tax policy Americans yugely favor Mika Brzezinski: ‘I’m getting tired’ of Warren De Blasio: Electoral College should be abolished Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post — and the journalism it’s practicing NH Dem Party chief jumps into DNC race Congress might fund healthcare subsidies if court strikes them down FDA hold on guidance for laboratory developed tests is a wise action Think of Iranian Christians: Listen to their cries for freedom Trump taps another net neutrality critic for FCC transition McConnell pushes back at Trump on flag-burning comments 3 policy tools Trump needs to promote affordable housing Dem senator: I’ll ‘beat the hell out of you’ for burning flag Dan Quayle goes unnoticed by pool reporters in Trump Tower Feinstein urges White House to release full CIA torture report Education could become a unifying force after divisive election Bahrain to host anniversary party at Trump’s DC hotel Fed official: Case for rate hike stronger since election ISIS claims responsibility for Ohio State attack Supreme Court weighs standard for executing mentally disabled Will Obama leave behind an innovation legacy? ‘Ready for Michelle’ PACs urge 2020 run Trump’s pick for security adviser praised controversial ‘alt-right’ figure Red-state Democrat: I’ll oppose Trump’s health chief Obama should pursue leniency for Edward Snowden Pittsburgh considers becoming sanctuary city: report Dems win supermajority in California Capitol Trump and Bloomberg seek to improve relations in phone call Study: Low-wage workers won $60M in raises since 2012 Speculation and starting points: accreditation, a new administration and a new Congress Mattis pulls out of security conference amid Trump Cabinet speculation This holiday shopping season — learn how to buy health insurance effectively Dictionary.com names ‘xenophobia’ 2016 Word of the Year Biden, Trudeau to meet in Canada next week Trump, British security advisers to meet How the Iran deal, Syrian civil war prepares Hezbollah for future of terror Abortion foes plot wave of legislation in the states House GOP leader: Repeal ObamaCare now, replace it later BET founder: I turned down Trump Cabinet position Facebook and Google aren’t the fake news firewall Giuliani meeting with Trump to talk State Dept. White House sending 2 diplomats to attend Castro memorial EPA to consider banning asbestos, other chemicals Trump FCC can’t repeal rules quickly, but can enforce how it wants Pelosi slams challenger’s ‘almost pathetic’ attack Graham to Trump: Show proof of voter fraud GOP rep: ‘No president is allowed to burn the First Amendment’ Trump adviser Conway to tour Alberta oil sands White House pans Trump’s flag-burning proposal The Democratic Party failed by ignoring Sanders delegates The Hill’s 12:30 Report GOP lawmaker under ethics review Insurgent Dems endorse Pelosi challenger Tim Ryan Moral confusion in Silicon Valley Top Republican urges regulators to back off Trump meeting with Goldman Sachs president Clinton portrait featured among White House Christmas decorations Mexico’s Vicente Fox compares Trump to Fidel Castro When it comes to opioids, a stronger naloxone dose will save lives today CNN anchor blasts ‘Morning Joe’ hosts as ‘transition spokesmen’ SEC radically changes its approach to investigating insider trading Iraqi PM: Trump promised more support for ISIS fight Reid: ‘Angst’ among Democrats over cures bill McConnell tees up Iran sanctions extension Cornyn: ‘Virtual certainty’ Sessions and Price will be confirmed Trump to name Elaine Chao Transportation secretary US military blames September strike against Syrian forces on human error Huntsman considering run for Senate in 2018 Woman dies in ICE custody in Arizona ‘Outbreak of hate stemmed’ from Trump’s election, group says Grassley wants hearing on Trump AG before inauguration McCarthy: Oversight will hold Trump ‘accountable’ New regs for Wednesday: Gas leaks, deportations, leopards Pope pushes world leaders on climate after Trump’s election Sanders comes out against 21st Century Cures bill McMullin: All Americans must stand up to Trump Advocates to Obama: Commute prison sentences before it’s too late Stein: You can’t see voter fraud without checking results Teen: Trump edited my tweet about CNN SF Muni says it won’t pay ransom Schumer calls Trump’s HHS pick ‘far out of mainstream’ Stein sues in push to force hand recounts in Wis. Trump to begin ‘thank you tour’ with Ohio event this week I’m a medical resident. You’ll make my job harder if you repeal Obamacare. House GOP leader on flag burning: ‘We’ll protect our First Amendment’ President Obama legitimized Castro’s oppression in life and death UK’s Queen signs intel surveillance bill Who’s to blame for Hillary’s defeat? It’s not Russia Ryan’s bid to lead House Dems endorsed by Mass. rep GOP rep: ‘I disagree’ with Trump on flag burning Commutation of unfair sentences, an issue of human rights Senators to pay bipartisan homage to Biden Trump spokesman: Flag burning should be illegal Democrats double down on America’s division Pelosi challenger: ‘A lot people are going to be surprised’ by leadership vote Trump ramps up CNN criticism with early-morning tweet Jill ‘Quixote’ Stein tilting at imaginary vote count windmills Trump mulls loss of citizenship, jail for flag burning Law enforcement endorsements pile up for Sessions EXCLUSIVE: Majority expect Donald Trump to keep promises A defense of future trade deals 76 dead in Colombia plane crash House Dems brace for Wednesday’s secret ballot GOP senators voice misgivings about short-term spending bill Schumerland ascends to new heights in Senate Congress set to honor OSS veterans with medal A natural-born lobbyist Dems call for transportation funding boost in spending bill