The Hill Articles: November 30, 2016

Pelosi backs changes in Dem leadership structure Trump’s Commerce pick: NAFTA likely starting point on Day 1 Colombian Congress approves peace deal with rebel group Clinton’s popular vote lead over Trump breaks 2.3 million Axelrod mocks Trump’s ‘diverse Cabinet’ Conway eyes top spot in Trump’s outside political operation Mexican official: Carrier will ‘suffer’ by keeping jobs in US Warren blasts Trump’s Cabinet appointments House passes intelligence bill enhancing efforts against Russia CNN’s Cooper clashes with Warren: ‘No evidence’ Bannon is a white supremacist Electoral College voter gets death threats Pelosi shows power with leadership win La. rep picked to lead Congressional Black Caucus Congress moves closer to finalizing water bill Trump mulling GOP senator for intel chief: report How the Electoral College changes the value of a person, a bit like slavery did Trump puts companies on notice with Carrier deal Obama: Clinton would have won in a landslide if only young people voted Trump’s economic team taking shape Overnight Healthcare: Cures bill sails through House | Walden frontrunner for Energy and Commerce gavel Trump’s best option for North American trade Overnight Tech: Lawmakers look at US edge in artificial intelligence | Walden favored for Energy, Commerce gavel | Tech reaches out to Trump How we can use ‘peace data’ to stop extremism before it starts Top Dem: ‘We’ll work with’ Trump Under Contract House passes medical cures bill Gingrich mocks Romney for ‘sucking up’ to Trump GOP leaders host Trump’s top deputies Cruz: Castro ‘departed for warmer climates’ ‘Tis the season for executive overreach Petraeus would have to notify probation officer if named secretary of State Lawmakers mull US role in AI technology The power of Mrs. Mitch McConnell’s purse Overnight Energy: EPA stands firm on fuel standards Overnight Cybersecurity: Last-ditch effort to stop expanded hacking powers fails Did you like the results of this election? Because it could be a bellwether of elections to come Carrier: Trump deal doesn’t diminish ‘our belief in the benefits of free trade’ Overnight Defense: Armed Services chairman’s hopes for Trump | Senators seek to change Saudi 9/11 bill | Palin reportedly considered for VA chief House Dems: Trump’s DC hotel a clear conflict of interest Castro’s cloud of darkness GOP leaders aim to pass ObamaCare repeal by inauguration Trump needs to stand firm on immigration, ‘religious-test’ insticts Intel Dems push for info on Russia and election be declassified Overnight Finance: Questions swirl around Trump’s plan for his business | Treasury pick promises major tax cut | White House downplays Carrier deal GOP senators want to amend Saudi 9/11 bill Tom Ford declined to dress Melania Trump ‘years ago’ Budowsky: Ellison, Kerry to DNC? No online taxation without representation Cheap, clean and easily accessible? An energy resource any U.S. president could love Does consumer protection have a future? Donald Trump’s insane proposal to punish people who burn flag New rules helping the feds hack computers to begin at midnight Senate Dems push Obama for info on Russian election interference Questions swirl around Trump business announcement Sanchez wins House Dems’ vice-chair spot by a nose Trump’s tax plan has a hidden surprise for Social Security Trump’s Cabinet picks raise hopes for infrastructure package Clyburn backs South Carolina party chair to lead DNC Electoral College voters form group to block Trump presidency Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor staying on under Trump House Dem calls for Oversight hearings on ransomware Chaffetz on Clinton probe: ‘We can’t just simply let this go’ McCain defends for-profit colleges against DOD ban Dem group: Trump Carrier deal is exactly what he railed against House approves overtime for Secret Service agents on campaign trail The ignored question: What does the future Republican Party look like? Overnight Regulation: Feds ban smoking in public housing Huckabee: Romney ate ‘big slice of crow’ at Trump dinner While ‘Steel City’ considers ‘sanctuary’ status, citizens suffer US general sees ‘uptick’ in bad behavior by Iran since nuke deal India’s Modi leads Trump, Obama, Assange in Time Person of the Year poll WATCH: GOP wanted Pelosi as leader, Dem rep says Will insurance companies impede surgeon general’s plan to treat addiction as a disease? Graham to roll out extension of Obama immigration program FBI: ‘Too soon’ to know if Ohio State attack was terrorism Cruz calls for lifting campaign fundraising limts Walden emerges as clear favorite in key committee battle Tom Price is right for HHS Scott Brown suggests voter fraud in NH without evidence Sanders, Warren team up to slam Trump Treasury pick Rand Paul skeptical about Romney as secretary of State Trump’s America is the worst of Castro’s Cuba with no silver lining Melania Trump to Slovenians: Don’t use my likeness for profit Jill Stein files for recount in Michigan Ethics agency sings Trump’s praises on Twitter President-elect Trump can use his skills to help the addiction crisis Trump should propose amnesty — for unpaid ObamaCare penalties Conway: Pelosi reelection shows Dems missed lessons of 2016 Bipartisan win for conservation could be highlight of Lame Duck season Trump accepts Pakistan’s PM invitation to visit The conservative victory in Trump administration is already here DC Metro chief pledges to cut train delays in half Cyber issues are global issues GOP senator floats retiring over gridlock Palin under consideration to head Veterans Affairs: report Potential for agreement? Reinvesting in America’s water infrastructure Trump’s son goes hunting in Turkey amid signs of amity Like a boss: Obama approaches transition as a CEO and mentor Virginia Dem senator shuts door on 2020 presidential run Lawmakers praise defense bill’s National Guard bonus fix White House downplays Trump Carrier announcement Recount efforts, voter fraud claims further diminish confidence in US system Obama administration bans smoking in low-income housing Conway argues Trump saved GOP from becoming party of elites Bob Dylan skips White House event Chris Christie’s smart move Trump’s Cabinet could become one of the best for feminists in history The Hill’s 12:30 Report Shaq: Time to give Trump a chance Supreme Court divided over indefinite detention of immigrants A better way to deter Russia while saving tax dollars Key Republican wants details on Ohio State attacker Prosecutors won’t press charges against officer in Charlotte shooting Trump considering ‘rivals’ for administration, spokesman says Louisiana dishes last serving of political gumbo Last-ditch effort to prevent changes to law enforcement hacking rule fails EPA decides not to weaken car efficiency rules Air travelers see low wait times over Thanksgiving Top Trump aide: Carrier deal shows US is ‘open for business’ Planned Parenthood joins groups filing lawsuits in three states NATO chief ignores fact that Europe isn’t paying fair share Conway asked how she can ‘rationalize’ working for Trump FDA: Smoking exposure kills dogs, cats Pelosi fends off challenge to leadership Trump narrows secretary of State field to four finalists Tech groups reach out to Trump Rep. Shimkus should be chairman of House Energy and Commerce Josh Earnest: Comedy can be ‘really burden-lifting’ Medicaid block grants can work, but there are limitations Veterans urge Obama, Trump to pardon thousands Former Pentagon chief hoping he was wrong about Trump Chairman hopeful for quick action from Trump on defense spending Trump considers Goldman Sachs president for top job: report Dylann Roof ‘show trial’ exhibits Justice Department at its worst Note to “allies” – don’t underestimate overwhelming popular support for JASTA US businesses ramp up hiring after election Sellers seek big bucks for ‘Madam President’ issue New regs for Thursday: Cars, food stamps, medical Apple, Google, Amazon ask Trump for focus on financial tech Congress has one more shot to delay government hacking expansion Ex-CIA head: North Korea will be able to reach Seattle with nuke by end of Trump’s first term OPEC agrees to first oil production cut since 2008 Greens slam Trudeau for Canadian pipeline approvals Trump’s Treasury pick promises biggest middle-class tax cut since Reagan 2,000 vets vow to defend Dakota pipeline protesters Protesters burn flag outside Trump’s New York hotel Cures Act breaks down barriers, speeds the process of developing effective medicines Warren calls Trump’s treasury pick ‘Forrest Gump of the financial crisis’ Sessions AG pick missed chance to remove partisanship from Justice Priebus: Treasury pick will be ‘lockstep’ with Trump Trump team in contact with Moscow on Syria: Russian diplomat CIA head warns Trump: Undermining Iran deal would be ‘disastrous’ GOP rep: House has ‘obligation’ to keep investigating Clinton Trump can continue cabinet wins with Labor secretary who uses the bully pulpit Stein: We will see this recount through Credit card fraud – we are all vulnerable Dems don’t have ‘sour grapes’ over Trump — it’s concern for the country Trump says OSU attack suspect ‘should not have been in our country’ Mnuchin, Ross confirm nominations for Treasury, Commerce The inadequate, shoddy debate over health care reform Trump leaving business ‘in total’ to focus on presidency 21st Century Cures: A real plan for our national health Red-state Dems face tough votes on Trump picks Trump and Cuba: A murky future Trump hires put premium on TV prowess Dems face choice of unseating Pelosi What Stein is getting from recount