The Hill Articles: February 13, 2017

National security adviser Michael Flynn resigns Journalist: Omarosa ‘physically intimidated’ me Federal judge halts Trump travel ban for Virginia residents Trump celebrates Mnuchin at swearing-in Freedom Caucus vows to oppose weakening ObamaCare repeal Colorado Republican: If Flynn misled Trump ‘he should step down’ DOJ warned Flynn could be vulnerable to blackmail: reports McConnell sets up votes on six Trump nominees Pelosi: Trump aims to terrify immigrants Oprah’s network provides Senate with tape of abuse allegations by Puzder’s ex-wife: report Shulkin confirmed to lead Dept. of Veterans Affairs Overnight Finance: Senate confirms Mnuchin for Treasury | US sanctions Venezuelan VP over drugs | GOP chair won’t seek Trump tax returns Fake Trump-Putin news story used to tout film: report Dems blast Chaffetz for declining to investigate Flynn Chicago mayor visits White House to meet with Trump aides Senate confirms Mnuchin as Treasury secretary Federal judge says court proceedings will continue on Trump’s travel ban Top bank regulator the first Fed domino to fall under Trump Overnight Healthcare: GOP chairman says ObamaCare protests won’t alter repeal plans Trump may visit South Carolina for debut of new Boeing plane: reports Hispanics are split in DNC race Focused engagement: A realistic way forward in Afghanistan Reports about Flynn raise more concerns about Russia White House: No classified information at Trump-Abe dinner Tax cuts the perfect remedy for what ails the US economy NH governor ‘not aware’ of major voter fraud Schumer: Withdraw Flynn’s security clearance Treasury sanctions Venezuelan vice president for drug trafficking Jeff Sessions’ appointment threatens decades of civil rights progress Overnight Cybersecurity: Flynn fallout | Trump, Trudeau pledge cyber cooperation | Dems want detals on Trump’s phone How to make social policy help those who need it most Overnight Energy: Judge refuses to stop Dakota Access construction Is the United States going rogue? Obama WH photographer appears to critique Trump over national security concerns Overnight Tech: GOP split on net neutrality strategy | Trump’s phone worries Dems | Bill in the works on self-driving cars Jon Stewart defends those attending Trump dinner Dodd-Frank ‘swipe-fee’ reforms are good for retailers, consumers Trump’s Africa policy finally gets going, and there’s reason for hope House intel chairman on Flynn reports: ‘Nothing there’ Spicer: Trump ‘evaluating situation’ with Flynn Overnight Defense: VA nominee set for confirmation | Dems pounce on Flynn | Military judge knocks Trump’s ‘disturbing’ Bergdahl comments Right set to fight back on town hall protests Dem pushes for ban on in-flight phone calls Dems recruit Ivanka Trump on family leave America’s dangerous and dwindling commitment to global health Feehery: Dems should make a deal on immigration Press: Black robes matter 40 House Dems to urge Trump to suspend Flynn GOP chairman: Town hall protests won’t alter ObamaCare repeal plans GOP chairman won’t request Trump’s tax returns from Treasury Trump admin. wants Gold King Mine spill case dismissed Conway: Trump has ‘full confidence’ in Flynn Pakistan policy reset key to Trump’s foreign policy legacy Flynn seen as standing on thin ice Overnight Regulation: Dems turn fire on Labor nominee Bottom Line After Syria, Putin’s next move could be Libya Flynn apologizes to Pence: report House Science aides rebuff Dem snark on Trump cybersecurity Kansas secretary of State claims ‘in excess of a million’ people may have fraudulently voted GOP senators to Trump: We support ‘maintaining and expanding’ Gitmo Nation should reach for low hanging fruit in trimming regulation Schumer wants details on ‘disturbing’ Trump immigration raids Dems ask Trump admin to protect rule on seniors’ health costs DHS: 75 percent of those arrested in immigration raids were ‘criminal aliens’ GOP senator: Flynn reports ‘inappropriate and troubling’ Trump agenda worse for U.S. economy than current policy: report Putin isn’t too strong – the enemies make him mighty How Washington can make America the best place for innovation Dem proposes exempting veterans from Trump’s hiring freeze Demonstrators troll Chaffetz with invoices for ‘paid protest hours’ Administration seeks to postpone district court proceedings on travel ban McConnell brings Ruth Bader Ginsburg into nominee fight Trump defends immigration policies Trump: ‘We’ll be tweaking’ NAFTA Mark Cuban on potential presidential run: ‘We will see’ As Constitution slows Trump down, time for Democrats to learn and regroup Don’t let auto fuel efficiency standards go in reverse Judge refuses to block work on Dakota Access pipeline Intelligence business: Trump must keep privacy protections for US firms Jake Tapper’s debut novel due out next year Pilot program could open door to home-based Medicare coverage ‘Make America Great Again’ in Africa Dems probe Trump adviser Icahn’s role in ethanol policy CNN host: Trump aide ‘spewing garbage’ on voter fraud Military judge: Trump comments about Bergdahl ‘disturbing’ PETA sues feds over animal welfare records Trump, Trudeau commit to cooperation on cyber Betsy DeVos had a rough start. But 6 steps can make her tenure bearable Dem: Trump should release transcripts of Flynn’s Russia calls Former ABC, NBC, ESPN anchor Josh Elliott out at CBS Trump returning to Mar-a-Lago for third straight weekend Romney backs Labor nominee: Puzder a ‘good man’ Michael Reagan: Don’t like Trump’s tweets? Democrats do much worse Trump cancels reported bill signing in Ohio Trump can learn a lot from FDR’s refugee policy Unraveling Dodd-Frank Without Congress Sanders, Cummings hit pharma company for drug’s $89K price tag IBM leader defends role on Trump advisory council Federal financial agency should get axe in Dodd-Frank overhaul Senators plot bipartisan bill on self-driving cars Pelosi to Trump: Time to tell Flynn ‘you’re fired!’ Trump only cares about regulation costs, not their benefits Schumer: Trump picking ‘most anti-working-class Cabinet’ CNN may have found its next primetime star WATCH LIVE: Trump answers reporters’ questions with Canadian prime minister Can the next VA leader break the cycle of corruption? TSA employees arrested for cocaine smuggling operation in Puerto Rico Trump, Abe stop by wedding of top donor during Mar-a-Lago visit GOP rep urges Trump to prevent illegal immigrants from claiming tax credits Hill Republicans should look to Cabinet, states for proven clean energy solutions Will the pro-life movement be a victim of its own success? GOP group targets 50 House members on ObamaCare More than money: Are UN peacekeeping missions effective? 200 patient groups ask Price to keep protections for those with pre-existing conditions NBC’s Lauer to Patriots owner: Has Trump ‘strained your relationship’ with players? If immigration ban goes to Supreme Court, Trump is shoo-in to win Warren hammers Labor nominee with 83 questions ahead of hearing Senate Dems want details on Trump’s use of personal smartphone Why repealing Dodd-Frank is unappealing if you own a home ‘Right to Try’ is a sham Companies struggling to fill cybersecurity roles, study finds Zach Braff offers to play Trump aide Stephen Miller on ‘SNL’ Mar-a-Lago guest takes picture with nuclear ‘football’ briefcase Group asks feds to pump brakes on ‘driver mode’ for phones Trump could face a Cuban missile crisis — with North Korea Trump, Abe discuss North Korea missile test in public Christie called to DC for Tuesday lunch with Trump NFL warns Texas over bathroom bill Yoga lobby fighting certification for teachers GOP senator to Trump: Prioritize North Korea Hannity goes on tweetstorm against Scarbourgh, defends Trump aide ACLU to launch rapid response team to challenge Trump’s deportations MAGA Grammys dress leads to sales spike Missing in the ACA debate: Funding to prevent disease in the first place Automakers ask Trump to reconsider car emissions standards Thousands protest Trump in Mexico City Report: Mexican soda tax advocates targeted by spyware campaign New regs for Tuesday: Sugar beets and legal assistance treaties Former GOP rep to Trump: ‘Stop complaining and do your job’ No, we don’t need national voting standards A missed opportunity for the aviation community Ajit Pai will return pro-consumer focus at FCC Former Obama official: Repealing Obamacare will hurt seniors A guide for CEOs in the age of Trump Scott Baio to Nordstrom: ‘Never Again’ Trump could find Latino support on infrastructure Texas Dem: Natural barriers a challenge to border wall plan Mnuchin looks to Wall Street to fill Treasury positions Investing in women entrepreneurs nets a huge return on investment More than 100 groups back Puzder for Labor secretary GOP rep points to ‘decent amount of voter fraud’ in Virginia It’s time to repeal Dick Durbin’s corporate giveaway Canadian school board cancels field trips to US following travel ban John Oliver plans ads to teach Trump about key issues Scarborough gives brutal review of Trump aide’s Sunday show performance Trump, Trudeau to talk trade, women in the workforce during meeting Three ways to keep your business out of the data breach headlines Kremlin: Trump, Putin could meet before July Flynn has no plans to resign, no expectations he’ll be fired: report Puerto Rico and the right to self-determination of the USA How Trump is achieving Reagan’s ‘peace through strength’ approach to foreign policy Juan Williams: Trump and GOP collide with reality Judd Gregg: The Donald Code Battle over Trump nominees shifts to new target Week ahead: Treasury pick gets Senate vote | Yellen testifies | Labor pick in the hot seat This week: Senate churns through Trump nominations Week ahead: Tech braces for next immigration fight Week ahead: Dems put spotlight on Trump’s cyber practices Week ahead: Price takes charge at HHS Week ahead: GOP looks at ‘modernizing’ environmental laws Week ahead: Senate poised to confirm Trump’s VA nominee Week ahead: Trump’s Labor pick takes the hot seat