The Hill Articles: November 21, 2017

‘CBS This Morning’ co-host on Rose allegations: ‘You still have to report the news’ Ex-RNC chair: Trump’s comments on Roy Moore ‘beyond stupid’ UN Command: North Korea violated armistice while chasing defector across border Ex-Watergate prosecutor: ‘Complete fantasy’ Mueller probe will be done by January Dem senator: ‘Distraction’ to call for Franken’s resignation Murkowski backs repealing ObamaCare mandate in boost to tax reform Trump expressed doubt over Roy Moore’s accusers in private: report Pixar co-founder takes six-month leave after ‘missteps’ NFL owners say they might change anthem policy if protests persist: report Trump appeals court’s decision to partially block transgender military ban GOP lawmaker says FBI seeking interview about Assange meeting White House military personnel reassigned after ‘incident’ on Trump’s Asia trip: report Trump admin asks Supreme Court to block Maryland court’s travel ban order Lawmakers call on Treasury to take tougher stance on Hamas in Qatar Trump arrives at Mar-a-Lago for Thanksgiving break Mueller investigating Kushner’s communication with foreign leaders: report Pastor: Moore dated ‘younger ladies’ for their ‘purity’ NYC terror suspect indicted on murder, terrorism charges Google gathers Android users’ location data even with setting turned off: report Vanity Fair: Kushner worried Mueller probe will ‘get’ Trump Clinton touts No. 1 spot on Time’s 2017 book list GOP rep: ‘No way’ for member-staffer relations ‘not to turn out badly’ National park store sold Trump wine, says feds weren’t involved FCC moves to ease rules on TV station ownership Another woman accused Conyers of sexual harassment Senate defense spending bill $50B lower than what authorizers want Dems stop short of demanding Conyers step down from powerful committee Poll: Moore, Jones neck and neck in Alabama Senate race Uber covered up cyberattack that exposed data of 50M users: report Tax reform and innovation – good news and a cloud FBI investigating Dem who allegedly paid opponent to drop out Protecting free speech — an American inheritance Trump can defend now From rape ‘myths’ to Roy Moore: We can’t continue to blame victims GOP operative: ‘I just donated to a Democrat for the first time’ in Alabama Senate race I have the HPV virus, and you probably have it, too Trump might be remembered as the opioid president Existing-home sales increased 2 percent in October Safety board: Highway deaths causing rise in transportation fatalities De Blasio to Trump: ‘You are in for a big fight’ on taxes Tillerson: Mugabe resignation ‘a historic moment’ for Zimbabwe Bill Kristol: Trump and Moore ‘are bringing out my inner liberal’ Video showing racial slurs by Marines to be probed House Ethics panel announces probe of Conyers Former Blackwater head to meet with House intel panel Intel chip bug gives attackers ‘virtually complete control’ over systems Trump: It’s a ‘special time’ for women ‘because a lot of things are coming out’ Yellen earns ‘I’ for ‘incomplete’ on final Fed report card Ukraine enlists firm to lobby against Russian gas pipeline Texas Air Force base temporarily suspends flights after deadly crash Put the focus on big projects, not tax cuts for the wealthy Who’s going to pay for Amazon’s new headquarters? Taxpayers like you. CNN’s David Chalian: Trump wants an accused child molester to be a senator Moore campaign rips media, political establishment Actuaries warn Congress mandate repeal would increase premiums Far-right activist offered $10,000 for documents in Conyers case: report Trump: AT&T-Time Warner merger ‘not good for the country’ Megyn Kelly: Past Charlie Rose behavior ‘makes more sense’ after allegations Supreme Court’s gay cake case is about a lack of religious tolerance Jay Z: Americans ‘way more sexist than they are racist’ Trump on Roy Moore race: We don’t need a Democrat in that seat Police, firefighters in Pence’s hometown nearing overtime limits for VP visits 2017: The year congressional Republicans failed to deliver on their promises Wilco singer promotes ObamaCare enrollment in comedy sketch Donna Brazile says Russians destroyed ‘critical’ DNC data The little bill that could (save EMS) ‘The View’ hosts: Conway ‘should be ashamed of herself’ for defending Roy Moore Poland signs 5-year US natural gas import deal Second federal judge halts Trump’s transgender military ban 6 million Americans are drinking contaminated water linked to cancer Treasury targets North Korean, Chinese shipping companies with new sanctions Discriminatory laws against women cost the Middle East billions of dollars annually Palestinian leaders cut off contact with Trump after threat to close DC office Pelosi calls for investigation into sexual allegations against Conyers Zinke: ‘The only thing I’ve hunted in Africa is terrorists’ Trump, Putin talk Syria, North Korea in phone call Palin appeals dismissal of suit against NY Times Merkel’s deteriorating political muscle severely hampers Europe Trump’s isolationism on full display at international climate talks Poll: Majority says Moore should be expelled if elected to Senate Judge grants Manafort, Gates ‘limited release’ for Thanksgiving Apple: Letting China block apps lets us keep bolstering free speech Survey: 60 percent of US women say they’ve experienced sexual harassment Poll: Most voters say Trump respects men more than women Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkey, jokes about overturning Obama’s Analysis: GOP tax bill could reduce charitable giving by up to $24 billion Big Tobacco to air anti-smoking ads after decadelong fight Conyers acknowledges settlement, but says charges are untrue Trump’s tax cuts are a feast for wealthy and gruel for working families D.C. could rename street outside Russian embassy after Putin opponent US says Somalia airstrike killed more than 100 extremists Income inequality is bad enough, then add the race factor Breitbart editor: Rape used to mean something, now it’s ‘any sex that the woman ends up regretting’ Authorities investigating if Border Patrol agent fell to his death: report Safety report blames sleep apnea, poor traffic plan on deadly bus crash Hawaii has week to respond to Trump request to reinstate full travel ban: court Finding silver linings in Trump presidency hard but critical work The Hill’s 12:30 Report CBS News, PBS fire Charlie Rose after sexual misconduct allegations Tax reform could be catastrophic for millions of low-income families More than 300 faith leaders say Moore is unfit to serve More work is needed to avoid Hudson River ‘limbo’ Sally Yates joins prosecutors in bail battle Watch live: Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkey Mass. governor signs law protecting birth control Military investigators find additional remains of US soldier in Niger Turkey set for pardon greets White House press corps Democrats do no good when they kick Hispanic Republicans to curb Alabama police chief suspended after joking Doug Jones groped him Colorado fines Uber $9M for hiring drivers with bad records Top Judiciary Dems call for ethics probe of Conyers The public wins a DOJ-AT&T court battle, no matter the result Net neutrality group plans holiday protests at Verizon stores FCC will vote to overturn net neutrality rules in December Despite assurances, only Trump stands between peace, nuclear war Charlie Rose on accusations: ‘It’s not wrongdoings’ Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe’s president Fox’s Gregg Jarrett: Moore is not fit to serve in the Senate Park Service expands comment period for proposed entry fee price hike State Dept. to lose top IT official Washington should start over and enact true tax reform for America If Roy Moore wins, more women, children will be abused De Blasio: If Lewinsky scandal happened today, Bill Clinton would ‘have to resign’ Guns, large crowds banned from rallies at Lee memorial in Richmond White House budget chief: No surprise a GOP administration wants Moore to win Read legislative text of Senate GOP’s tax overhaul legislation Feds charge Iranian hacker with stealing HBO files Conyers denies settlements, says he knows nothing of accusations North Carolina is the bellwether for tax reform — we can learn a lot from them DNC fundraising falls further behind RNC Federal funds might delay state infrastructure problems, but they’ll never solve them Sarah Silverman: ‘I fell in love with’ Trump voters Mark Levin to host Fox News show Columnist: Roy Moore first took interest in his wife when she was underage Ex-Trump adviser: Dems have no ‘moral high ground’ on Moore because they back partial-birth abortion Trump judicial pick apparently wrote ‘just shoot’ death row inmates: report Ryan calls sexual harassment allegations against Rep. Conyers ‘extremely troubling’ Trump’s golf course reimbursed his charity after using funds to settle lawsuit Reform bills engage in double taxation, double standards Rep: 50 women reached out in one day after sharing sexual harassment story Seth Meyers: ‘Wanna-be dictator’ Trump attacking Americans for not praising him enough Doug Jones quotes Ivanka Trump criticizing Roy Moore in new ad Cryptocurrencies briefly tumble on news of peers hack Trump, Putin to talk following Assad’s Russia visit Author of ‘Why Competitive Elections Are Bad for America’ is Trump’s top pick for Census job: report 21st Century Fox reaches $90 million settlement in sexual harassment case The GOP tax bill is good, but Congress can make it better Social media users criticize Newsweek for comparing Charles Manson to Trump Female ‘SNL’ staffers show support for Franken America’s sexual assault reckoning is no time to become a partisan hack Fallon: Trump will pardon turkey, then attack it for not thanking him enough DOJ investigating Harvard’s admission policies: report Watchdog says agents violated court orders in initial travel ban rollout: report Colbert to Trump: Maybe now’s not the time to imply someone’s kid should go to jail for what their dad did The role of business in Puerto Rico’s recovery ‘CBS This Morning’ co-host on Charlie Rose: ‘This has to end’ Congress must prevent government from spying on political opponents Fox News host rips Trump: You’re the president, why don’t you act like it? China’s insidious surveillance army: The internet of things Trump asks Supreme Court to allow full travel ban State Dept. officials accuse Tillerson of violating law: report McConnell doesn’t get to play Roy Moore’s judge, jury and political executioner Warren likens Trump’s time in office to ‘dog years’ America needs a strong Ex-Im Bank Why Hollywood is better at purging alleged sexual predators than politics Establishment GOP conflicted over potential Moore win Fight erupts over tax credit for ‘orphan’ disease drugs Facing ‘hard decisions,’ health centers plead for restored funding Congress barreling toward explosive immigration fight Protecting blockchain from ‘Mad Hatter’ treatment