The Hill Articles: August 1, 2017

Trump admin planning trade measures against China: reports Scaramucci says vulgar remarks about Priebus, Bannon were a joke Bush ethics lawyer: I wish Trump could go one week without obstructing justice Gore: Trump has isolated himself from majority on climate Rosenstein: Morale at Justice Dept ‘pretty good’ following Trump attacks on Sessions Lawyer in Fox suit seeks to depose Trump, Spicer: report Boy Scouts dispute Trump claim that their leader called his speech ‘the greatest’ Some insurers asking for premium increases of 30 percent or higher: report Fallon creates fake jobs site for fired Trump staffers ACLU files brief defending John Oliver against coal executive Justice Dept to look into universities’ affirmative action policies: report Court rules allowing Dem states to defend ObamaCare payments GOP chairman opens door to Democrats on ObamaCare Kelly’s challenge? Bringing stability to Trump White House Chelsea Clinton thanks WH staff after Trump calls it a ‘dump’ Lewandowski: Trump ‘greatest communicator we have ever seen’ in office Two GOP senators plan to propose skills-based immigration bill: report Federal border agents test facial scanning to use on undocumented immigrants Sasse rejected proposals from Heritage: report Progressive think tank to release 50-page report saying Trump colluded with Russia Ex-Justice Dept. official joins special counsel team for Russia probe Flake on Trump criticism: ‘Some things are more important than a political career’ Lobbying World Overnight Tech: Senate bill aims to boost rural broadband | Tech pushes back against online sex trafficking bill | Lawmakers tackle internet device security Conway: You ‘didn’t need to go to Moscow’ for intel on Hillary Feds’ rampant use of no-bid contracts the essence of corruption Trump told golf club members that the White House is ‘a real dump’ Overnight Cybersecurity: Senate confirms Trump’s FBI pick | Lawmakers move to boost ‘internet of things’ security | Senators unveil overseas data privacy bill Republican PAC turning attention to Cuomo Mellman: Imploding ObamaCare Washington must reset healthcare reform Secretary Perry, don’t fight science Pavlich: Make the Taylor Force Act law Senate leaders, Mnuchin huddle on debt ceiling Want renewable power? Clear the path for nuclear energy Overnight Healthcare: Senate panel to hold bipartisan hearings on healthcare Mo Brooks defends his position on Trump in Alabama Senate race Overnight Defense: Coast Guard chief offers support for transgender troops | Retired brass oppose ban | Tillerson wants ‘sit down’ with North Korea Schock lawyers ask court to dismiss charges over feds probing his sex life With one dictated statement, Trump may build the obstruction case against himself Overnight Energy: DHS waives environmental rules to start border wall | Court revives protections for gray wolf | States sue EPA over ozone rule Overnight Regulation: Groups fear FDA isn’t serious about cutting nicotine | DHS waives environmental rules to begin border wall | States sue EPA over ozone rule OPINION | US-Russia relations may be on ice, but they aren’t frozen — yet Dem calls on Sessions to release violent crime task force guidance Senate confirms Trump’s new FBI director Senate pivots to tax reform fight Trump: Boy Scout head called my speech ‘the greatest’ GOP lawmaker: Trump should cancel health insurance subsidies for Congress Overnight Finance: GOP pivots to tax reform | Senate leaders, Mnuchin huddle on debt ceiling | Key official won’t challenge arbitration rule | Dems want hearing on new Wells Fargo scandal We need to implement better policies on pain science and integrative medicine California: Health plan rates could jump if key ObamaCare payments end Judge blocks Palin lawyers from questioning NYT reporters in defamation suit Advocates fear FDA blowing smoke on nicotine limits Why won’t Congress fight against slaughtering wild horses? Trump thanked WSJ for pro-Kushner editorial: ‘He’s a good boy’ Congress is not done yet with Puerto Rico Passenger jet flew over test zone 10 minutes before North Korean missile hit: report Trump still ignoring facts, but numbers don’t lie Senate bill would ease law enforcement access to overseas data Trump: Foxconn CEO said ‘off the record’ that he may invest $30B Ethics panel dismisses case against Rep. Williams over transportation proposal Top EPA official resigns over direction of agency under Trump American presidential succession is a ticking time bomb Report: Ohio rep gives illegal donation to his own gubernatorial campaign Air Force to purchase bankrupt Russian airline’s planes for Air Force One: report A bipartisan agenda to expand new collar jobs Corker: Senate committee may not pass budget Booker: I don’t regret fundraising with Kushner and Ivanka Rep. Waters ‘reclaiming my time’ moment inspires gospel song Ross: US moves to defend exporters not protectionism States sue EPA over ozone rule delay US must press forward on sanctions for rogue states McConnell: We’re not getting rid of legislative filibuster White House denies Fox-Trump connection on Rich story House Ethics panel dismisses allegations over gun violence sit-in Senate panel to hold bipartisan hearings on healthcare Top Financial Services Dems call for hearing on growing Wells Fargo scandal 31 years later, tax system stuck in the ‘Danger Zone’ Tillerson: US wants to ‘sit and have a dialogue’ with North Korea Price of Trump’s Caribbean estate slashed by $11 million McConnell leaves door open for second try on healthcare White House defends president’s effort to help write Trump Jr. statement DNC: Both parties should denounce alleged WH role in Seth Rich story WATCH: GOP senator ‘could care less’ if Trump defunds congressional healthcare Watch Live: Trump participates in small businesses event What’s in a name? Sessions harsh immigration language jibes with his policy Rosie O’Donnell: Women should ‘form our own party’ if Dems back anti-abortion candidates OPINION | Penning a letter for Jr. doesn’t make Trump a criminal Brokaw: Trump still has ‘strong following’ Italian Americans everywhere: The White House isn’t ‘Jersey Shore’ ACLU sues Maryland, Kentucky governors over social media censorship The bitter harvest of Trump’s protectionist stance Scaramucci ‘working on being the best person I can be’ Key official won’t challenge consumer bureau arbitration rule Poll: Stabenow leads Kid Rock in race for Michigan Senate seat EPA approves Michigan plan to forgive $21M in Flint debts NATO jets intercept Russian planes near Estonia Gorka: White House ‘ticking along’ under Kelly Senators offer bill to boost security of internet-connected devices Venezuela vote taken right out of the ‘sham election’ playbook Ex-Fox News executive reportedly in the mix for White House position OPINION | Gen. John Kelly is setting himself up for failure Top senators set to unveil next steps on healthcare  Senators introduce bipartisan bill to bring high speed wireless to rural America DEA chief: Trump ‘condoned police misconduct’ Sessions adds Army general to oversee federal prisons PPP poll finds Heller approval rating falling to 22 percent Senate to vote on Trump’s FBI director Tuesday DHS waives environmental laws to speed border wall construction OPINION | After Mooch, Kelly’s first order: Control Trump’s troops Dem enters race against Royce by loaning himself $2 million Cornyn: Time for Democrats to put up healthcare ideas The Hill’s 12:30 Report Paul Ryan: ‘It is time for the wall’ Coast Guard ‘will not break faith’ with transgender members, leader says Turning the power of Big Insurance on its head with the power of the group Online sex trafficking bill prompts opposition from Silicon Valley Court says health insurance company can be sued for data breach Mattis, Kelly hatched travel pact to keep tabs on Trump: report 56 retired generals, admirals warn against Trump’s transgender ban Rationality can’t be assumed in potential North Korea conflict Kushner on Middle East: ‘I don’t know’ what makes administration’s approach unique Booker introduces bill to legalize marijuana Poll: Three-quarters of Utah voters want Hatch to retire Ryan praises conservative group’s efforts to promote tax reform W.Va. lawmaker hits GOP primary rival for late Trump endorsement State Dept. weighs eliminating democracy promotion as goal: report Court rules against gray wolf Endangered Species Act delisting China knocks Trump’s tweets: ‘Emotional venting’ cannot become policy NSA unlawfully surveiled Kim Dotcom in New Zealand: report Lawsuit claims Trump involvement in retracted Fox story on Seth Rich Obama team pushing Deval Patrick presidential run Dems call on Trump to defend DACA US spots ‘unusual and unprecedented’ North Korean submarine activity Trump: Only ‘Fake News Media’ and ‘enemies’ want me to stop tweeting North Korea targeted emails of Clinton advisers: report How Polish populism explains the surge of Trump and nationalism For the sake of economic and employment growth, tax reform needs to get done Trump: Media ignores record stock market Lewandowski: Priebus ‘ultimately responsible’ for White House leaks Dem ad maker cuts new ad in Kentucky for Amy McGrath Sen. Johnson: ‘We can’t move on’ because ObamaCare is a mess Will Congress take care of the budget before our debt explodes? Ex-Cruz aide: Now Bannon is establishment voice in Trump White House GOP rep on Trump dictating Russia meeting statement: Best to have ‘maximum amount of transparency’ ‘Morning Joe’ hosts: Trump family must ‘get out of the way’ for WH to succeed Congress would be right to define ‘pyramid schemes’ at the federal level Germany: ‘Desirable’ for US to talk to Europeans about Russia sanctions OPINION | Buzz Aldrin: One small step for man — closer to Mars Graham praises McCain: ‘I’ve been his wingman, he’s been my wingman’ Trump’s deplorable fight against war heroes GOP rep: People believe Congress has lost its way, not the Republican Party Graham: Report that Trump dictated son’s statement ‘bothers me a lot’ Digital privacy bill still abandons probable cause for our papers The FTC is watching when your children’s toys are listening Venezuela’s Maduro says US sanctions show Trump’s ‘desperation’ and hate Dems express interest in working with GOP on bipartisan tax reform We have to stop scapegoating trans people US begins to remove furniture, equipment from diplomatic property in Moscow Scaramucci dines at the Trump hotel after White House exit Rowling apologizes after tweets saying Trump ignored disabled boy Who can control marijuana? The Constitution says it’s the states McConnell faces questions, but no test to his leadership OPINION | John Kelly is the right man to get Trump’s house in order Senate Republicans brush off Trump’s healthcare demands Putin tests Trump with counterpunch on sanctions Younger voters eclipse Baby Boomers for first time GOP House member calls on Mueller to resign