The Hill Articles: February 23, 2017

Ginsburg: Trump Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch is ‘very easy to get along with’ Administration: Nearly 750 people subjected to travel ban after court order Sanders: ‘If you don’t have the guts to face your constituents,’ you shouldn’t be in Congress CNN: White House wants intel report to back up travel ban WATCH: Highlights from CPAC day one speakers Pence takes victory lap at CPAC: ‘This is our time’ Ivanka, Kushner pushed to strike climate deal criticism from executive order: report Caitlyn Jenner to Trump: You can still fix this ‘disaster’ Pence: Democrats’ ObamaCare promises were ‘fake news’ Trump tweets: ‘Chicago needs help’ WATCH: Five most intense Republican town hall showdowns Report: LA religious leaders create network to hide immigrants House markup of ObamaCare repeal bill up in the air DNI official challenges reports of low morale in intelligence community FBI rejected WH request to deny contacts between Trump advisers and Russia: report Eni Faleomavaega, American Samoa’s longest-serving delegate, dies President Trump, immigrants are not ‘bad dudes’ Arms control groups slam Trump’s ‘alternative facts’ on nukes Zuckerberg group donated to Trump transition Why the GOP cannot sweep its Milo scandal under the rug Trump to map out infrastructure ideas in address to Congress Trump vows to work closely on ‘cross-border issues’ in call with Trudeau Fed minutes set stage for rising interest rates in 2017 Bannon presents softer public image at CPAC Poll: Majority finds Trump ’embarrassing’ MSNBC Trump special conquers CNN Dem debate in ratings Dems worry too much about upsetting others. That needs to stop. Night of the living tax: It’s time to bury Ellison’s Inclusive Prosperity Act Eric Trump’s brother-in-law working at Energy Dept. Trump admin rescinds plan to reduce private prison use What LT. Gen. H.R. McMaster will offer as new national security adviser Trump: House GOP’s plan for border tax could create more jobs Conservatives to Congress: Get moving Beyond palace intrigue: How North Korea’s antics threaten US interests Report calls for air traffic control reform ahead of FAA reauthorization New York Knicks owner gave $300K to pro-Trump group Rubio brushes off demonstrator asking about town halls America’s retirees worked hard. Washington must protect them. Beyoncé voices support for LGBT students after Trump transgender order Spicer: Ivanka Trump’s White House role is ‘to be helpful and provide input’ White House hints at crackdown on recreational marijuana Trump calls for building up nuke arsenal to be ‘top of the pack’ Companies stuck in crossfire between Trump and his critics Healing the ACA and lowering costs How Palestinian schools can take Israel, region closer to peace Spicer: Trump didn’t mean ‘military operation’ literally Trump envoys seek to lower tensions with Mexico ‘West Wing’ star Whitford: Ivanka Trump ‘enabling hatred’ 6 ways President Trump can make American energy great again Traffic congestion worsens as transit ridership falls Trump adviser calls Twitter critic, threatens legal action Governor: NY will protect transgender students Army approves exemptions for two bases to hire childcare workers McConnell: Trump’s speech should be ‘tweet free’ Trump, Congress may punt on infrastructure until 2018: report Trump to address GOP donors in Florida: report Giffords to lawmakers avoiding town halls: ‘Have some courage’ DeVos responds to revoked transgender protections: Example of Obama admin ‘overreach’ A Congolese view on why we Need the U.S. conflict minerals law Cancer treatment is changing and coverage must change with it Bannon rips ‘corporatist, globalist media’ DHS chief: Military won’t be used for deportations January home sales a pleasant surprise. Don’t expect rally to last. DeVos: ‘My job isn’t to win a popularity contest with the media’ Rand Paul rejects label of ‘Trump’s most loyal stooge’ Mnuchin: Stock market ‘absolutely’ Trump admin’s economic report card Wash. governor orders agencies to ignore immigration requests ACLU: Trump action won’t stop transgender teen’s lawsuit Trump’s regulatory reforms means more work for regulators Ginsburg: US ‘not experiencing the best of times’ Protesters crash McConnell’s speech White nationalist leader Richard Spencer kicked out of CPAC Let D.C. set its immigration enforcement policy Trump ribs Lockheed Martin over F-35 costs during CEO meeting Dakota Access developer ‘underestimated’ social media opposition DNC candidate Harrison drops out, backs Perez for chairman Hypocrites at NRA aren’t fooling anyone Christie: I’m not seeking a sports radio hosting gig Escalation in Yemen risks famine, collapse, Iranian entrapment Low-income consumer broadband credits mean competitiveness, choice and compassion House chairman criticizes FEMA’s Louisiana flood response Extreme slowdown of regulations in Trump’s first month Joint Chiefs chairman: We’ll give Trump ‘full range’ of options for defeating ISIS Poll: Majority of voters oppose border wall, ObamaCare repeal When Trump’s tweets undermine our judicial system Hannity apologizes for sharing ‘inaccurate’ story about McCain Researchers break once-standard identification algorithm House panel to hold hearing on foreign surveillance law We’re a divided nation — that actually agrees on a lot FCC rolls back reporting requirement under net neutrality The Hill’s 12:30 Report Cruz predicts another Supreme Court vacancy this year Trust the states — we’ll deliver on healthcare Washington-area lawmakers request GAO report on DC Metro Cruz: Democratic base is ‘bat-crap crazy’ Muslim White House staffer quits, slamming Trump’s travel ban Defend religious freedom, but don’t create special interest groups McCain spokeswoman: Hannity should ‘correct the record’ after ‘fake news’ tweet Business group sends Trump list of rules to repeal Trump should select Sean Reyes for trade commission House Dem calls out Uber over sexism allegations The border adjustment tax is just another faux silver bullet Anita Hill: It’s a ‘difficult time’ to be a woman in the US A bold, common sense UN move for the Trump administration Top general: No change in Iran’s behavior since Trump put country ‘on notice’ Washington Post hires John Podesta as columnist Trump calls deportation push a ‘military operation’ Cornyn: Border wall ‘makes absolutely no sense’ in some areas Boehner: ObamaCare repeal and replace ‘not going to happen’ Buyer beware: Not all ‘milk’ is created equal CNN to host town hall featuring John McCain, Lindsey Graham Judge says police can’t force room of people to unlock an iPhone with their fingerprints Lessons from the godfather of regulatory budgeting America’s 9-1-1 infrastructure is showing cracks, too Grow the US military but do it right, not just fast Appeals court upholds MD assault weapons ban Fox dominates cable, MSNBC’s Maddow gets best ratings since 2008 Monthly average of jobless claims hits lowest level since 1973 7-year-old to Cotton: Don’t let Trump cut PBS Kids just to fund a wall Fox News commentator Alan Colmes dies at 66 Climate skeptics ask Trump to withdraw from UN agency New regs for Friday: Fish, labor, workplace safety THE HILL HITS RECORD TRAFFIC IN JANUARY, BEATING POLITICO Conway: Women’s march protests wrapped in ‘negativity’ Washington must reduce policy uncertainty for small businesses Poll: US opinion of China at highest point since 1989 Arizona Senate approves racketeering charges for riots New York Times launches major ad campaign: ‘The Truth’ Time to come to Ukraine’s aid French fans to Obama: Run for president here Apple, tech companies criticize Trump’s transgender decision Trump trade data proposal defies common sense, honest accounting Mnuchin: No decision yet on labeling China a currency manipulator Michael Moore: Town hall outcry ‘makes the Tea Party look like preschool’ Will CPAC denounce Putin’s war against democracy? Acting FTC chairwoman targets occupational licensing regulations GOP rep: Town hall protesters are constituents, not paid demonstrators GOP rep invokes Giffords shooting as reason not to hold town hall Trump to appear on ‘Fox and Friends’ next week Groups call on FCC to commit to low-income internet program Overgrown Wall Street regulation needs a trim in 2017 RNC head: Dems ‘have never been more divided’ The case for preserving an open internet Pence slams ‘liberal activists’ at town halls Ellen DeGeneres: Trump rescinding transgender protections ‘not okay’ Former Trump campaign manager faced blackmail attempt: report WATCH LIVE: Conway, Pence, Bannon, Priebus speak at CPAC Mnuchin aiming for tax reform by August Inauguration singer and transgender sister: Schools with ‘unclear’ bathroom policies create ‘unsafe environments’ Obama lawyers team up to fight Trump Congress should oppose David Friedman as Israel ambassador GOP senator won’t vote to defund Planned Parenthood Retired Navy admiral: Trump’s remark about media ‘the greatest threat to democracy’ Conway: I’m not being sidelined 100 years of secondary career prep success Congress should acknowledge Post Service’s value in efforts to reform CPAC highlights include Trump, Pence Immigration hard-liners hold fire on ‘dreamers’ program Norwegian launches ‘cheapest ever’ transatlantic flights after long-fought battle THE MEMO: Trump’s big immigration gamble Pentagon mulling split of NSA, Cyber Command