The Hill Articles: February 27, 2017

George W. Bush: ‘I don’t like the racism’ Twitter debate sparks over photo of Conway sitting on Oval Office couch Border apprehensions drop in January Cruz, Lee, Paul demand ‘full repeal’ of ObamaCare Trump budget may cut State Department anti-Semitism positions: report WH Budget chief says ‘we will deal’ with debt ceiling Trump approved of Spicer’s phone checks of WH staff: report Trump: It’s ‘better’ I skip WH dinner Intel Committee Dems huddle amid fight over Russia probe Sessions: I’m ‘not a fan’ of marijuana expansion Rubio moves to name street outside Russian embassy after slain opposition leader Trump to propose 24 percent cut in EPA spending: reports Democrats, media are launching Alinskyesque attacks on McGahn Poll: More than 6 in 10 oppose ObamaCare repeal Aide: Trump stopped morning tweets because he’s not watching ‘Morning Joe’ Senate votes to advance Trump’s nominee for Interior secretary Jake Tapper falls — no, leaps — into Trump’s trap House Dem forces GOP to take recorded vote on Trump tax returns Trump fires opening salvo in budget wars Facts still matter in the age of Trump and fake news Senate confirms Wilbur Ross as Commerce secretary Heads of Intel panel diverge on Trump–Russia contacts Overnight Tech: Dems fire back on net neutrality, internet privacy | Trump dodges on Time Warner-AT&T | Group pushes Bitcoin rival | Emails detail Uber’s fight with California Yemen SEAL raid yielded no significant intel: report Dem leaders try ‘prebuttal’ on Trump Governors: Trump says he’s crafting his own ObamaCare plan Overnight Finance: Trump budget to boost military, slash nondefense spending | Senate confirms Commerce pick | House Intel chief won’t subpoena tax returns US consumers benefit from energy integration with Mexico, Canada Takata pleads guilty, will pay $1B in faulty airbag probe Overnight Healthcare: Trump tells governors he’s crafting his own ObamaCare plan | Top conservatives to oppose draft ObamaCare bill Perez: Trump’s proposed budget cuts ‘a disaster’ Top House conservatives won’t back draft ObamaCare replacement An end to smoke and mirrors in the Caucuses Schumer: Trump wants to take ‘two by four’ to media Bottom Line Overnight Cybersecurity: Intel panel’s leaders sharply divided on Russia | Governors talk cyber | NSA chief wants to loosen rules on cyberweapons Trump’s new proposed budget cuts federal government down to size Trump: New York Times has ‘evil’ intentions State Department tweets then deletes kudos to Iranian director for Oscar win Dems bringing young undocumented immigrants to Trump’s speech Overnight Defense: Trump proposes $603B defense budget | Defense hawks say proposal falls short | Pentagon to probe Yemen raid Overnight Energy: Trump aiming for big spending cuts at EPA Huntsman in talks to be No. 2 at State: report New emails detail battle between California and Uber Drain the swamp Perez and Ellison an unlikely duo to help Democrats start winning Neighbor’s note for Trump: Tech will continue to disrupt economy Bergdahl lawyers appeal decision over Trump comments Research shows spike in online fraud What America First really means Report: Uber exec resigns after failing to disclose past sexual harassment accusation Dem senator pushes back against GOP efforts to rescind internet privacy rules New DNC chair Perez will attend Trump’s speech as former rival’s guest Dem questions FBI chief’s commitment to Russia review Issa backs special prosecutor on Russia if justified Freedom Caucus chair says he’d vote against draft ObamaCare replacement Dems mastered technology. Now we have to get back to organizing Feehery: ‘Tell Trump to shut up’ Broadband is the infrastructure challenge of the 21st Century Press: The real enemy is Trump Warren to host ex-Iraqi refugee at Trump address NY transit agencies refute Trump’s claim of falling tiles in tunnels Trump: Oscars’ focus ‘on politics’ led to best picture mix-up Dem FCC commish vows to fight for net neutrality at rally As deadline looms, Trump team must delay fiduciary rule Trump says he wants to ‘make taxes between countries much more fair’ Interior backs off claim about jobs saved by coal rule change Dems: GOP ‘on notice’ over Russia probes Montana is not a ‘deep red’ state Overnight Regulation: Pro-regulatory groups sound alarm over Trump budget Pending homes sales slip in January on low supply Where do we stand on the Iran deal under President Trump? White House budget director: Trump budget proves president ‘keeping his promises’ Ryan, McConnell predict ‘positive, upbeat’ message from Trump Senate’s No. 2 Republican pushing gun bill President Trump’s road test: Can he reach across the aisle and deliver? Oscar ratings hit 9-year low Senate Dem fears White House ‘cover-up’ of Russia ties Civil liberties groups ask data brokers to promise exclusion from immigrant registries Deregulation forcing agencies, businesses to rethink practices Justice Dept pulls out of Texas voter ID case Armstrong Williams: Trump is not wrong about trouble in Sweden Retired generals urge Congress not to cut funds for diplomacy ACLU clients hit by travel ban to attend Trump address Unemployment numbers don’t tell real struggles of US families Infrastructure renewal can launch National Parks’ renaissance Minnesota Legislature votes to allow Sunday alcohol sales White House won’t rule out future entitlement cuts ObamaCare quietly leaves mark on Medicare despite repeal push Dem senator: Confirm Gorsuch, Garland simultaneously Dem super PAC ads pressure GOP senators to back independent Russia probe Mattis plan must confront ISIS on and off the battlefield Healthcare reform is not just about coverage White House: DOD to probe raid that led to Navy SEAL casualty Transportation Department re-evaluating driverless car guidelines WH bats down calls for special prosecutor in Russia probe It’s time to ‘Trump’ opioid addiction in the United States Paul: Stop ‘hysteria’ on Trump and Russia DC cyber firm gets $3.5M investment in security software McCain: Trump defense budget not enough for ‘world on fire’ George W. Bush: ISIS ‘can be degraded and defeated’ Cable news producers pulled into border tax fight Regulatory watchdogs concerned about Trump’s budget cuts After meeting with Trump, governors say he’s crafting his own ObamaCare plan House Armed Services chairman: Administration ‘should do more’ on defense spending Infowars claims exclusive preview of mass-emailed Trump address Trump is right: Student loan debt an ‘albatross’ on families, young people The mobile solar boom is just beginning Congress and Trump just made corruption by US companies easier Trump’s DOJ dropping opposition to Texas voter ID law 6 steps for Republicans to show up at their own town halls and win Gates, Buffett: Immigrants add ‘to the greatness of the country’ Clinton: Trump must speak out against hate crimes, threats GOP whiffing on most pressing small-business issues FCC chair doesn’t expect to review AT&T-Time Warner merger House intel head: ‘No evidence’ of Trump campaign contact with Russia Dem governors left out of traditional White House press conference Mexico moves to recognize Dreamers’ US education EU commissioner defends Trump aide against ‘false’ attacks Schumer blasts leaked GOP ObamaCare repeal bill House Intel chief on Trump tax returns subpoena: ‘No, we’re not going to do that’ Whether repealing or replacing ACA, let’s get the underlying principles right 100 years and counting The Hill’s 12:30 Report New wave of bomb threats targets Jewish community centers, schools Defense Secretary Mattis has rare, brief chance for Pentagon reform Trump: ‘I haven’t called Russia in 10 years’ Trump promises insurers ‘smooth’ transition away from ObamaCare Lawmakers fundraise amid rising town hall pressure Schumer: Trump budget would benefit wealthy over middle class The bull market is still riding high on optimism. How long will it last? Early Oscars ratings show drop in viewership from 2016 EPA delays rule on mining cleanup funding Trump: Budget will boost military and law enforcement spending, ‘do more with less’ Is democracy in decline? Rosie O’Donnell to lead anti-Trump rally at the White House Piers Morgan trolls Oscars: ‘Chin up, La La Land… you won the popular vote’ The stealth factor in military readiness Trump teases ‘big’ infrastructure announcement in speech ‘Deadbeat dudes’ on Medicaid hog healthcare dollars Fox News host: Trump reporters ‘have an overinflated view of their mission’ Trump: ‘Nobody knew that healthcare could be so complicated’ Jean-Claude Juncker is Europe’s shirker-in-chief Trump budget to boost defense spending by $54B George W. Bush: We need answers on Trump team ties to Russia EMBRACE single system healthcare reform New regs for Tuesday: Ozone, gas, nuclear Bush: I support immigration policy ‘that’s welcoming and that upholds the law’ MSNBC source disputes report that Gretchen Carlson will join network Philippine extremist group releases video of German hostage’s beheading Congress should ensure background screens truly protect the public When President Trump is bad for business NSA, Cyber Command structure should remain the same George W. Bush: Media essential to democracy Iran slams Trump travel ban after Iranian film’s Oscar win Editor to journalists: Don’t spin ‘out of control’ covering Trump Donna Brazile: ‘I was scared’ after hacks Who is Labor pick Alexander Acosta? Spicer arranged calls between officials, reporters to push back on Russia stories: report Famine In South Sudan: A turning point in global food security: 2017 Kim Jong-un ‘ordered’ killing of half brother: report After companies leave, small towns down but not out Trump to governors: Healthcare plan will be ‘very special’ Trump’s clueless rhetoric on nukes makes US vulnerable, not safer March is the biggest month for GOP in a decade Judd Gregg: The self-marginalizing minority Juan Williams: Can Congress curb Trump? This week: Trump makes first address to Congress Week ahead: Net neutrality supporters rally on rule’s second anniversary Week ahead: Leaked ObamaCare bill fires up debate Week ahead: Confirmation votes lined up for Energy, Interior picks Week ahead: Trump to address Congress | Senate to vote on Commerce pick Week ahead: Congress awaits new defense budget request Week ahead: Trump pick for intel director heads before Congress Week ahead: Republicans push new round of reg reform bills Trump to ask for major EPA, State cuts to boost military spending: reports Social media users compare end of Oscars to 2016 election Matt Drudge blasts Oscars: ‘Most politically-drenched night’ in Hollywood’s history