The Hill Articles: May 23, 2017

Hannity: I won’t discuss Seth Rich story for now ‘out of respect for the family’ Poll: More people view NATO favorably EPA chief jabs California’s environment push Giuliani walks back claims of involvement in Trump’s travel ban Clinton slams Trump’s budget: ‘An unimaginable level of cruelty’ Trump admin pitches stricter rules on ‘sanctuary cities’: report David Letterman: ‘Makes me sick’ that Trump represents us Warren rips Trump’s proposed budget cuts to Social Security Republicans give Trump’s budget the cold shoulder Pence records robocall for GOP candidate ahead of Montana special election Pence to give speech Wednesday in Louisiana Overnight Cybersecurity: Takeaways from today’s Russia hearings | More links between ‘Wanna Cry’ and North Korea | Wikimedia scores win in NSA lawsuit Trump praised Philippines’ Duterte for ‘unbelievable job’ on drugs: reports Trump called Kim Jong Un a ‘madman with nuclear weapons’: report House Intel panel likely to also subpoena Flynn businesses, Dem says Dem rep: If you believe in math, you can’t believe in Trump’s budget Trump’s crisis of legitimacy Seth Rich’s parents: Coverage of our son’s murder is a ‘nightmare’ Overnight Defense: Trump budget gets thumbs down from hawks | UK raises threat level after Manchester attack | Paul to force vote on $110B Saudi arms deal Five takeaways from a busy day of Russia hearings Trump hiring Marc Kasowitz as personal lawyer for Russia probe: reports Infrastructure for affordable energy What Pope Francis believes makes America great The Memo: Pope, Trump set for first meeting Overnight Finance: Inside Trump’s first budget | 66 programs on the chopping block | Hearing highlights border tax divide | Labor to implement investment adviser rule De Blasio on Trump budget: ‘Children will die’ The Manchester bombing is a wake up call for America and Europe GOP senators bristle at Trump’s Medicaid cuts Overnight Tech: FCC won’t fine Colbert over Trump joke | Trump budget slashes science funding | Net neutrality comment period opens Five takeaways from Trump’s first budget proposal EPA push to gut regulations is a case study on ‘pay to play’ Overnight Energy: Trump budget takes flak over oil provisions Rubio: ‘All options should be on table’ if Flynn refuses new subpoenas Overnight Regulation: Biz groups push to scrap rule on reporting employee pay | GOP skeptical of Trump paid leave plan President Trump, meet the Dalai Lama Trump budget kills program meant to boost US tourism UK raises threat level to ‘critical’ following Manchester attack Hannity on Seth Rich coverage: ‘I retracted nothing’ Trump’s germ fears could help promote food sustainability When Congress works Ex-WH photographer appears to troll Trump with Obamas ‘holding hands’ picture Overnight Healthcare: Divisions emerge in Senate over preexisting conditions Lobbying World Pavlich: Politicizing the FBI Letters: Gun ‘supressor’ bill criticism misguided EPA to consider repealing methane pollution standards for landfills GOP skeptical of Trump plan for paid parental leave Jordan won’t run for Oversight gavel Senate Intel panel issues subpoenas to Flynn businesses White House banks on savings from Dodd-Frank rollback in budget Eliminate Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 to create jobs Budget’s oil provisions divide Congress, White House Uber to refund NYC drivers after underpaying them for over 2 years FCC won’t take action against Colbert over Trump joke Appeals court decision keeps lawsuit against NSA surveillance alive Transportation Department faces cuts under Trump budget Protesters at Amazon meeting urge company to end Breitbart ads The GOP must fight against the Durbin amendment’s price controls Why Trump might hire an outside lawyer on Russia Senate GOP focused on killing Medicaid expansion Dems warn Trump against pre-emptive attack on North Korea Defense official: Trump budget increase ‘not chump change’ GOP rep tells concertgoers ‘be cautious’ after concert bombing The president’s paid leave policy is a positive step for American families Trump’s immoral budget is ‘dead on arrival’ in Congress Muslim and non-Muslim leaders need to join together to drive out radical Islamists Black lawmaker addresses lynching threats on House floor Graham: Trump State Dept. cuts would create ‘a lot of Benghazis’ DHS hires Gorka’s wife for top advisory role Bipartisanship doesn’t have to be boring McCain: Trump-Russia allegations like a ‘lousy movie’ Liberal group targets Hannity advertisers over conspiracy theory Homeland Security Dems respond to rumored Trump retaliation plan GOP senators meet with insurer for input on ObamaCare repeal Republicans should stop Elizabeth Warren’s effort to expand the regulatory state Fox News retracts Seth Rich conspiracy story Hearing highlights GOP divide over border tax Business leaders drive job growth, not policymakers Paul plans to force vote on $110B Saudi defense deal Al Franken: ‘Very decent chance’ Trump will still be president at end of month Carrier plant that Trump saved will lay off hundreds right before Christmas: report Sheriff David Clarke unsure if Trump will still hire him after plagiarism report Progressive Caucus elects Wisconsin lawmaker as new leader Trump budget seeks $3B for Homeland Security cyber unit Labor Department to implement Obama’s investment adviser rule US troops injured in Yemen raid Here are the 66 programs eliminated in Trump’s budget Trump budget calls for military base closures Don’t let funding for our water system become a pipe dream Trump budget makes heavy cuts to science research Hillary Clinton ‘outraged’ by Manchester attack New Orleans mayor blasts critics of Confederate statues’ removal in emotional speech Dems see political gold in Trump budget Treatment challenges fuel the silent hepatitis C epidemic Trump’s $5.8 billion cut to NIH encounters swift opposition GOP senators knock Trump’s budget proposal Low supply, high demand — unpacking housing sector’s signals Dem senator posts photo of Trump budget in recycling bin Feds sue Fiat Chrysler over emissions testing Police name suspect in Manchester bombing Tuesday Group chair MacArthur resigns amid health deal fallout Obama offers support for UK after Manchester attack Report: US begins ‘extreme vetting’ in Australia refugee camps OPINION: Trump’s budget will supercharge America’s economy Target to pay states $18.5M over hack It’s up to Pope Francis and President Trump to save Christianity in the Middle East Budget chief: Trump won’t continue Obama’s ‘crazy’ spending on climate FCC opens public comment period for net neutrality Trump tweets after Middle East trip: ‘Trying hard for PEACE’ Trump lays out $1T infrastructure vision in budget request The Hill’s 12:30 Report Ariana Grande suspends tour after Manchester terror attack Justice ethics experts clear Mueller to head Russia probe House Dems spend $2M more on Ossoff in Ga. House election Technology’s role in human trafficking cannot be ignored Oklahoma rep. launches long-shot bid for Oversight chair EPA science chair ‘surprised’ by dismissal of advisers McCain: Trump’s budget ‘dead on arrival’ Industry groups: Scrap rule for reporting employee pay Agriculture is changing, regulations need to keep pace Connecting the Higher Education Act to jobs Trump budget getting thumbs down from defense hawks ‘The Art of the Deal’ with NATO: Clear messaging, less bullying Trump backtracks on cuts to anti-drug office Mnuchin pressed on Trump’s promise not to cut Medicaid DeVos: Washington will not dictate school choice Read President Trump’s budget Trump’s message at Holocaust memorial: ‘So amazing & will never forget’ Summers: Budget plan has ‘egregious’ accounting error Rewriting the brain cancer narrative Intel chief has not talked with Trump about reported disclosure of classified info Former CIA head warned Russian counterpart against election interference Pink Floyd singer: Trump’s wall ‘a ridiculous idea’ Sanders: Trump plan to cut Medicaid is ‘just cruel’ Trump releases budget that slashes government programs Europeans are terrified by America’s family feud Former CIA head Brennan dings Trump over intel disclosures Dem senator: ‘One of our closest allies’ expressed concern about intelligence sharing Paul Ryan: Manchester concert attack hits close to home Lawmakers pledge bipartisan support for pairing tax reform, infrastructure spending Ex-CIA head: Intel showed contacts between Russians and Trump team Spend it if you got it: How frugal retirees impact all of us Central Command: US raid in Yemen kills 7 militants New regs for Wednesday: Emissions, efficiency, financial Intel chief quiet on whether Trump asked him to deny Russia evidence Rubio ‘not optimistic’ on Middle East peace Lawrence O’Donnell supporters to protest MSNBC More coverage doesn’t necessarily translate into better patient care US intelligence chief: No confirmation ISIS responsible for Manchester attack Robin Wright: ‘I am shocked every morning’ by Trump NEA funding cuts mean more than starving artists in American countryside Dem senator: UK attack shows importance of US intelligence community Poll: Comey was deeply unpopular at time of firing Fox News employees ‘disgusted’ after network pushes Seth Rich conspiracy Podesta: Trump ‘adopted most of Putin’s foreign policy’ Trump budget seeks $1.6B for ‘bricks and mortar’ for border wall Queen Elizabeth: Manchester attack ‘act of barbarity’ It’s time to rethink prisoner re-entry Mississippi lawmaker apologizes after calling for lynching Maddow on MSNBC’s ratings surge: People are looking for answers Morell: Manchester bomber conscious of how to ‘maximize casualties’ DeVos: School choice opponents are ‘flat-earthers’ How Trump can delay a recession and raise incomes for Americans Trump calls UK’s May to discuss ‘wanton and depraved’ terror attack School choice the fastest track to integration Man arrested in connection with Manchester concert attack Money can’t buy VA reform FEC Democrat pushes to expand Russia investigation Let’s enable parents of special-needs kids to set money aside for lifetime care Trump hails ‘unbreakable spirit’ of Jewish people in Israel ISIS claims credit for Manchester attack Trump: ‘We know that peace is possible’ How CEOs could help pay for tax reform Will the Supreme Court draw the line on gerrymandering? Ivanka Trump: ‘We stand united with our friends in the UK’ DHS: No credible threat to US venues Senate Republicans need to overcome newfound disagreement over ObamaCare repeal WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at Israel Museum Congress must heed Pentagon’s request for appropriate funding Manchester attack perpetrators are ‘evil losers,’ Trump says White House looks to speed infrastructure pace Healthcare saga shaping GOP approach to tax bill Is a wave election forming for Democrats? Ryan-allied group launches $2M ad campaign ahead of healthcare CBO score Divisions emerge in the Senate on pre-existing conditions Pressure is on for administration to release infrastructure plan