The Hill Articles: February 9, 2017

After appeals court ruling, Trump has two unappealing options Trump promises Chinese president he’ll honor ‘one China’ policy Flynn talked sanctions against Russia with ambassador: report The court did its job on Trump’s ban, time for Congress to do same Potential solicitor general pick withdraws name Protesters swarm Chaffetz town hall Sanders to Trump: Tell GOP you’ll veto entitlement cuts Conway hits back at Clinton’s court tweet Five key quotes from court’s decision on Trump’s travel ban Rosie O’Donnell hints at Steve Bannon portrayal Fifth New England Patriot announces he will skip WH visit Scarborough: Trump should ‘redraft’ travel ban Alec Baldwin: Trump ‘not always fun to play’ Warren blasts Price in first Senate speech since being silenced Social media users parody Trump’s ‘see you in court’ tweet Overnight Regulation: Dems, unions ramp up attacks on Labor pick | GOP chairman eyes changes for consumer agency Conway: Trump ‘supports me 100 percent’ Dems see Trump in new light: Recruitment tool, not campaign bludgeon Lawmakers urge Trump to raise trade issues with Abe Conway’s debacle is the latest ethics problem of President Trump Conway: Ruling doesn’t affect Trump’s confidence in executive order Obama’s attorney general honors Sally Yates in tweet celebrating appeals court ruling Cruz: Supreme Court ‘likely’ to uphold Trump order Cotton rips ‘notoriously left-wing court’ after Trump ruling Clinton responds to Trump executive action ruling with simple tweet: ‘3-0’ Lawmakers introduce the Blockchain Caucus Overnight Cybersecurity: Senate takes a hard line on Russia | Dems want hearings on Trump’s cyber issues DHS report pegs cost of border wall at up to $21.6 billion: report With Abe visit, Trump, US need to get to what counts with Japan Overnight Finance: Chairman looks to put consumer agency under Trump’s control | Bankers sue over Fed payment cut | Dem says Trump will back Export-Import bank Schumer: Trump should see ‘handwriting on the wall,’ drop order Democrats ask for hearings on Trump White House cyber issues Overnight Tech: New rules changes at FCC | Hatch meets with tech firms | Blockchain Caucus launches Trump lashes out at ‘political’ travel ban ruling Sanders: Court ruling might ‘teach President Trump a lesson’ Trump’s order against fiduciary rule a step backward Ex-spy head: Trump ban ‘a recruiting tool’ for terror Conway’s ethics foul would get you fired in an Obama White House Trump drops top WH economist job from Cabinet Senate poised for more late-night votes on Trump nominees Tanzania president must champion democracy or risk radicalization Expedia CEO takes dig at Trump in company’s earnings call Appeals court unanimously rejects Trump on travel ban Overnight Energy: Construction resumes on Dakota Access pipeline Yes, there’s a job creation argument for automation and technology Mexican opposition leader to visit US Jewish group knocks WH for leaving Israel off list of ‘underreported’ terrorist attacks Top oversight lawmakers ask ethics office to recommend discipline for Conway Overnight Healthcare: GOP senators meet on Medicaid expansion Au contraire, Mr. President: Trade deficit is not a big deal Heitkamp says Trump will support the Export-Import Bank Kushner’s dad may buy MLB team: report 9th Circuit court to issue order on Trump travel ban Thursday Overnight Defense: US general seeks more troops for Afghanistan | Trump slams McCain over Yemen | Trump reportedly criticized US-Russia arms treaty DOL pending fiduciary rule remains flawed, negatively impacting the marketplace Andrew Puzder’s restaurant knowledge will be useful as Labor secretary House panel to consider ‘modernizing’ Clean Air Act, environmental laws FCC cracks down on staff’s ability to edit rules after passage Senate to interview Trump’s pick for key health post next week CNN’s Cuomo apologizes for comparing ‘fake news’ to racial slur Trump is not the first president to criticize judiciary Senate to hold FCC oversight hearing White House says it’s investigating leaks Dem pushing House vote on Trump’s alleged business conflicts, Russia ties Streamline FEMA’s activities and reduce its costs Fifth New England Patriot announces he will skip WH visit Trump to dine with Adelson at White House Election autopsy: Latinos favored Clinton more than exit polls showed CNN’s Chris Cuomo: ‘Fake news’ label ‘the equivalent of the N-word for journalists’ White House: Trump not open to ‘Gang of Eight’ immigration bill Trump’s immigration ban cost business-travel industry $185M: report Violence, hypocrisy and clichés: The Democratic party in 2017 Meghan McCain defends father: ‘How dare anyone question the honor of my father’ Conway’s hawking for Ivanka triggers outcry Ensuring judicial independence will require Senate independence Republican senators wrestle with changes to Medicaid Democrats: Engaging Trump on infrastructure is good politics and policy Senate swears in Strange as Sessions’s successor WATCH: What’s next in Senate confirmations Dem rips into Conway, Spicer for misstatements on terror attacks DeVos will deliver the flexibility teachers need to do their jobs Does Gorsuch’s Trump criticism mean he could be court swing vote? House Oversight leaders want ethics review of Conway’s comment on Ivanka Trump Trump administration eyes help for ObamaCare insurers We need FERC nominees now A modern-day Rosie the Riveter campaign: Women in technology Hatch meets with major tech firms, will release ‘innovation agenda’ Government ethics office website down after Conway promotes Ivanka Trump clothing line Maher slams Trump in CNN town hall: He’s running a ‘giant con’ Trump vows to modernize airports in meeting with airline execs Spicer: Equating WH briefings to Trump tweets ‘silliest thing I’ve ever heard’ Dem: Conway pitch for Ivanka’s brand ‘clear violation’ of law Obama’s parting shot against ammunition industry takes effect Time to turn up the heat on Iran Chelsea Handler trolls Trump with photo of Nordstrom bags outside WH Silencing of Warren another example of hyperpartisan Senate Spicer: Trump has ‘no regrets’ over criticism of judges White House: Conway ‘has been counseled’ after Ivanka Trump remarks Chairman looks to place consumer agency under Trump’s control Puerto Rico’s toxic dumps: Obama’s legacy, Pruitt’s opportunity Mexican woman may be first person deported under new Trump order The Trump team is creating divisions in society GOP states move to block sanctuary cities after Trump order Dem campaign chief: ‘No question’ we’ll pick up House seats in 2018 Trump’s pick of Gorsuch sign of poor judgement Bankers group sues government over Fed payment cut Trump doubles down on Blumenthal attacks With ACA repeal looming, California’s hospital industry goes silent Bannon and Priebus: The odd couple that holds Trump’s keys to success Mikulski on Warren flap: Different rules apply to women Group files ethics complaint against Conway for promoting Ivanka’s clothing line Wind tops nation in renewable energy capacity for first time Senate Foreign Relations takes hard line on Russia Oversight Dem calls for ethics review of Conway promoting Ivanka’s brand Twitter stock plunges after revenue miss Top commander: Russia ‘legitimizing’ Taliban to undermine US, NATO Former rep says he’s promised prized committee spot, but Ryan aide says no Trump promises ‘phenomenal’ announcement on taxes in coming weeks Courts should kill Trump’s pricey ‘2-for-1’ deregulation order White House: Florida trip a ‘gift’ to Japanese PM Trump denounced arms-reduction treaty in Putin call: report Becerra launches 2018 bid for full term as California AG Intel veteran told Trump officials: Take ‘strategic approach’ to Russia Combining quality child care with preschool promotes social mobility across generations Bipartisan Senate group demands briefing on Yemen raid The Hill’s 12:30 Report Rapper Wale: ‘We got a wild person in charge right now’ Schumer: Gorsuch should rebuke Trump’s comments publicly Dem rep: Gorsuch comments may have been ‘choreographed’ Indicted NSA contractor should demand the Petraeus treatment Invest in Western irrigation infrastructure for big dividends Trudeau to meet Trump at WH Free trade or protectionism? How Trump will drive the stock market. Fox’s Carlson takes on USA Today over Bannon Muslim-American Olympian says she was detained by Customs Americans must become better at cybersecurity Schumer: Trump should drop Labor nominee Trump signs executive actions aimed at crime crackdown Ex-American Airlines chief: Trump ‘needs to evolve’ Hispanic Dems want Mexican president to address Congress Tillerson to visit Mexico City Anthem will appeal ruling blocking Cigna merger Corker, Cardin slam Trump’s Russia comments GOP lawmakers urge Trump to get tough on Russia Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act helps restore checks and balances ‘Clinton Cash’ author: Trump team’s comments on Ivanka Trump clothing line crossed a line Hospitals in low-income areas could lose billions in ObamaCare repeal: report GOP senator: Reject border tax proposal Trump: We spent $6T in Middle East and didn’t even get a ‘tiny oil well’ Trump laments lack of ‘fast trains’ in US during meeting with airline execs New regs for Friday: Bumblebees, farmers, fishermen Senate Dem: Trump will hurt Gorsuch’s confirmation by undermining judiciary How Secretary Chao can save lives in active communities British PM Theresa May says Trump immigration order was ‘wrong’ Anna Wintour expects Melania Trump to end up covered in Vogue Top US commander says he’s short ‘a few thousand’ troops in Afghanistan Labor unions press Trump to drop Puzder nomination Put a doctor in charge: Confirm Tom Price at HHS Dakota Access pipeline restarts construction GOP senator: House Republicans’ ObamaCare replacement plan a ‘horrible idea’ Unintended effects of Trump’s trade policy beginning to emerge Private insurance competition could provide a lifeline to the National Flood Insurance Program Top Obama official: Conway broke law by promoting Ivanka’s clothing line Talent agency cancels Oscar party, donates to ACLU to protest Trump O’Reilly beats ‘Apprentice’ in ratings for third straight week One reason the travel ban provoked outrage? The victims’ stories. Gorsuch spokesman denies that ‘demoralizing’ remark was about Trump Spicer: I ‘clearly meant Orlando’ when I talked about Atlanta attack Government must do more to address our worsening drug crisis Alabama attorney general appointed to Sessions’s Senate seat Trump: McCain ‘emboldens the enemy’ by questioning success of Yemen raid Trump blasts CNN: Cuomo never asked Blumenthal about ‘long-term lie’ of serving in Vietnam We must reject Scott Pruitt — he doesn’t care about protecting the health of Americans Conway promotes Trump daughter’s merchandise: ‘Go buy Ivanka’s stuff’ Southwest border apprehensions down sharply in January Blumenthal: We’re careening ‘toward a constitutional crisis’ New York is rightly moving to reduce barriers for companies such as Uber and Lyft President Trump: NLRB needs vacant seats filled Pope Francis appears to knock Trump with appeal to build bridges instead of walls GOP senator: Gorsuch ‘got pretty passionate’ about Trump ripping judges Scarborough on Trump’s talk on courts: ‘Presidents do not speak this way’ Dems’ 2016 autopsy: The party will die without state-wide gains GOP senator turns to equal pay for women, paid leave Durbin calls for Senate hearings on Trump’s immigration orders Jake Tapper: ‘My job is to not be liked’ Trump contradicts Gorsuch spokesman, accuses Blumenthal of misrepresenting comments Tom Price is absolutely the man for the job Trump to meet with airlines amid air traffic control debate Poll: Corporate reputations influenced by politics Will Trump shift on entitlements? Sessions gets ready to defend Trump order Trump White House besieged by leaks Trump ties put to test in Kansas race Trump seeks quick start to trade talks with Japan