The Hill Articles: February 14, 2017

Report: Trump campaign aides were in contact with Russian intel officials Limbaugh: Uproar over Flynn a ‘political assassination’ by media Putin has Trump on ropes early as Flynn resignation rattles world politics WH official says US won’t insist on two-state solution for Israel, Palestine Ryan tries to save tax plan Michael Flynn and Russia: A timeline White House struggles to contain Flynn fallout New clues into how FBI cracked the iPhone Dan Rather on Flynn: ‘Damn the lies’ Senate GOP wants to question Flynn Trump proves most risky move WATCH: Dem rep’s tip on how to not get tricked by fake tweets Lobbying World Pavlich: Smearing of the Tea Party Moulitsas: Resisting is key for Dems Falling unemployment leads to rising wages, right? Not so fast. Overnight Tech: House weighs laws for driverless cars | Dems hit FCC chief on broadband | A new online fundraising tool | Microsoft calls for a ‘digital Geneva Convention’ Reuters: immigration agents arrest ‘Dreamer’ in Seattle Cruz: Strip citizenship from Americans who join terrorist groups Poll: More than half oppose Trump immigration order Continued foreign assistance is a smart and easy win for the new administration Trump-Trudeau meeting strengthened US-Canada ties Trump better play ball, if he expects to win in court Dem rep: ‘Conspiring’ with Russia the ‘very definition of treason’ Overnight Healthcare: GOP rift threatens repeal effort | Republicans move against Planned Parenthood | Humana to quit ObamaCare Cancer is a product of policies on energy, buildings, food, and manufacturing Overnight Finance: Fed chief tries to stay above partisan fray | Bill would eliminate consumer agency | Trump signs repeal of SEC rule on foreign payments Pence learned about Flynn concerns 15 days after Trump: report Perez: ‘Hell no’ on Trump’s Labor pick Perez says he’s closing in on DNC chairmanship with 180 votes Overnight Energy: Trump nixes foreign payment disclosure rule GOP chairman: Trump’s infrastructure plan likely to include more than private cash Overnight Defense: Flynn’s resignation shakes up Washington Overnight Cybersecurity: White House does damage control on Flynn | Pressure builds for probe How the Trump administration is playing into Russia’s hands Rift in GOP threatens ObamaCare repeal Dems: White House canceled ICE immigration meeting Harrison Ford involved in near miss with passenger jet Microsoft president calls for ‘digital Geneva Convention’ Carson buys $1.3M home in DC suburb After 104 years, Fed practices need a facelift. Badly. Graham questions whether Flynn was ‘directed’ to discuss sanctions Humana to drop out of ObamaCare at end of 2017 EPA: US greenhouse gas emissions declined in 2015 Aging Americans: How our government can ensure they receive the best healthcare possible The argument for a flat tax rate Overnight Regulation: Trump signs repeal of oil industry transparency rule Rand Paul: Flynn probe would be ‘excessive’ Pence swears in VA, Small Business Administration heads Trump administration doesn’t care about the housing needs of low-income people Republicans make first move targeting Planned Parenthood funding Flynn denies talking sanctions with Russia McCain: Focus on Flynn ‘sucks the oxygen right out of the room’ Conway: ‘I don’t know who’ had access to Twitter account Trump should force California to pay for its own earthquake risk Defense chief: Flynn resignation will have ‘no impact’ on NATO meeting A tried and trusted way to finance America’s infrastructure projects GOP bill would eliminate Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Schumer: Sessions must recuse himself from criminal Flynn probe FBI interviewed Flynn shortly after Trump took office: report Schwarzenegger’s ‘Apprentice’ season finale finishes last in ratings GOP chairman: Russia should face ‘meaningful consequences’ for election hacks Winning In the UN Human Rights Council arena CNN creates Trump Valentine’s Day card generator Pelosi fears Bannon will be ‘shadow’ national security adviser after Flynn resignation With Flynn gone, next national security adviser must be a civilian Oversight chair asks WH for security details of Mar-a-Lago meeting Michael Moore to Trump: ‘Vacate you Russian traitor’ New reg for Wednesday: HHS delays communicable diseases rule GOP senator: Flynn will ‘likely’ be asked to testify College accreditation goes rogue: Another unaccountable system Top Dems fall for fake Flynn Twitter account WATCH: GOP lawmaker says Congress should investigate all ties to Russia Conway denies retweeting white nationalist Russian jets buzz US destroyer in Black Sea Will Cory Booker vote against America’s ambassador to Israel? Trump signs repeal of transparency rule for oil companies ICE head cancels meeting with Hispanic Dems House Dems troll Trump with Valentine’s Day card Hundreds rally to show why wind works for America Why partisanship is a direct threat to Planned Parenthood and health Ethics office calls on White House to discipline Conway Roger Stone: Priebus’s ‘purge’ of Flynn is ‘Pearl Harbor’ for Trump loyalists Investing in the age of Trump Spicer denies White House keeping dossiers on reporters WH posts wrong versions of Trump orders: report McCain ‘leaning against’ voting for Trump’s Budget pick Breitbart puts Priebus on notice Flight cancellations, mishandled bags fall to record lows Lawmakers debate allowing cameras in courtrooms Reduce drug prices by eliminating PBM rebates Trump staffers using app that deletes their messages: report White House: Trump asked Flynn to resign over eroding trust Obama cyber coordinator to head cybersecurity not-for-profit Some GOP lawmakers want entitlement reform in next budget Fed chief looks to stay above partisan fray in Trump era Warren demands immediate inquiry into Trump-Russia ties House Science panel spars on Trump cybersecurity Jeff Bezos should stop trying to be America’s conscience Top retailers heading to Capitol Hill to oppose border tax proposal Flynn deputy K.T. McFarland to remain in role Ashton Kutcher to speak at Senate hearing Ex-Bush official: Team Trump ‘incompetence’ is ‘unprecedented’ Top Senate Homeland Security Dem calls for select committee to investigate Russia influence in US politics House gets serious about driverless cars Assange tweets from new personal account Fraud still plagues the FCC’s Universal Service Fund Trump: DeVos had a ‘very unfair trial’ during confirmation White House to reopen for public tours Key Republican: GOP eyeing major change to Medicaid in ObamaCare bill Secret Service director to retire Senate Dems demand probe after Flynn resignation Russia deploys cruise missile in violation of arms treaty: report Trump upset by ‘SNL’ sketch in which Bannon manipulates him: report Medicaid: A vital lifeline for mental health care Cardin wants independent commission to probe Flynn, Russia contacts House panel votes against requesting Trump’s tax returns MSNBC’s Brzezinski takes credit for predicting Flynn would be first to go Michelle responds to Barack with her own Valentine’s tweet Trump asks about autism in educators meeting Why the injunction against the travel ban will hold up in Supreme Court Senate Dems want Pruitt vote delayed over emails Dems on Flynn: ‘This is just the beginning’ Tear down this dam? Brady: Patriots must make ‘their own choice’ on White House visit Top Dem tells colleagues to expect more Flynn revelations: report Senate approves McMahon to lead Small Business Administration GOP senator calls for exhaustive investigation into Trump-Russia connections Five Americans in the advancement of nuclear technology Trump’s trade hawks, retailers prepare for import tax battle Congressional candidate forms Impeach Trump PAC Chairman: House intel panel won’t investigate Flynn, will probe leaks NATO chief: First meeting between new Pentagon chief, allies to focus on spending Dems slam Trump for attacking judges House Dems rip FCC chief over internet subsidy program Internet group rolls out new political fundraising tool Why Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ is key to understanding the president Obama wishes Michelle a happy Valentine’s Day Ryan: Trump ‘right’ to ask Flynn to resign This is what the Establishment Clause really says Are Americans taking back control of their own health? GOP chairman: Oversight won’t investigate Flynn NHL announcer mocks Kellyanne Conway over fake ‘Bowling Green massacre’ Top conservative economist: Trump ‘playing with fire’ on trade Extreme makeover: Trump has chance to make drastic changes at Fed Pelosi calls on FBI to accelerate probe of Trump ties to Russia McCain: Flynn’s resignation shows national security ‘dysfunction’ New York Times, Newsmax fall victim to fake Flynn Twitter account America’s CEOs are stuck between Trump and a hard place Utilities aim to close major Arizona coal plant Pence spotted buying Valentine’s flowers Flynn’s call to lock up Clinton resurfaces after resignation Top House Intel Dem questions why White House didn’t act on Flynn sooner Michael Flynn Jr.: ‘The disinformation campaign against my father won’ Amnesty International reports elaborate phishing campaign against journalists, activists With Flynn leaks, the White House shadow warriors draw first blood Trump: ‘Real story’ of Flynn resignation is illegal leaks Veterinarians: Warriors in the battle against disease Ryan to tour US-Mexico border: report Federal aid does nothing to curb skyrocketing student debt Kim Jong-un’s half-brother murdered in Malaysia In light of Trump’s travel ban, do you have to be Christian to be a true American? GOP rep on Flynn: ‘The coverup was worse than the crime’ WikiLeaks: Flynn leaving due to ‘destabilization campaign’ by Dems, media GOP rep: Republicans quiet on Flynn because ‘they’re having breakfast with their wives’ GOP rep: Time to move on from Flynn Labor nominee Puzder is the right choice for American prosperity NBC’s Matt Lauer to Conway: Your defense of the WH over Flynn ‘makes no sense’ Flynn deputy K.T. McFarland expected to leave role: report Aetna, Humana call off deal Scarborough: ‘Out of the loop’ Conway talks on TV without facts Conway: Flynn knew he had become ‘lightning rod’ British government rejects petition to stop Trump’s visit Netanyahu adviser wants ‘no gaps’ with US on key issues Three Recommendations for Monetary Policy Compromise Ben Carson is ready to work. Senate, drop the politics and do your job Trade groups push Congress to reverse NLRB joint employer ruling 10 players to watch on ObamaCare President Trump roils sports world Schumer tries to keep the peace as Sanders speaks out Koch group looks to hold GOP accountable during Trump era Trump aide says leaked stories bear ‘almost no resemblance to reality’ In civil liberties fight, never say never Financial industry works to keep bank tax on ice Clinton weighs in on Flynn resignation Committee Dems call for classified briefing on Flynn Dems react to Flynn’s resignation: ‘This isn’t the end of the story’ Russia Today tweets about Flynn ‘retirement’