The Hill Articles: October 16, 2017

Corker: My criticism of Trump was ‘well thought out’ Ex-Joint Chiefs chair fires back at Trump: Obama, Bush ‘cared deeply’ for fallen soldiers GOP candidate for Georgia governor holds bump stock giveaway Booker mocks Trump: ‘Careful tweeting’ isn’t required to be president Peyton Manning donates to ex-teammate’s House campaign McCain blasts ‘half-baked, spurious nationalism’ in emotional speech Trump: ‘I’m all in favor of people protesting’ except during anthem Trump, McConnell try to end feud Highlights from Trump’s press conference McCain awarded prestigious Liberty Medal Senators approve resolution honoring Las Vegas shooting victims Poll: Trump approval on hurricane response down 20 points after Puerto Rico Tech group blasts EU push for higher taxes Comey began drafting Clinton statement months in advance Spurs coach Popovich: Trump ‘a soulless coward’ Bottom Line The Memo: Trump keeps beating 2016 drum Trump, GOP play defense in middle-class tax cut pitch Trump, a one-man wrecking crew Tax reform advocates, opponents rolling out new ads Stephen Bannon’s misplaced war Medical innovation shouldn’t cause pioneers to jump through hoops Congressional attack on national monuments ignores America’s conservation history Pentagon: Dozens of ISIS fighters killed in Yemen strikes Callista Gingrich confirmed as Trump’s ambassador to Vatican WH defends Trump over claim Obama didn’t call soldiers’ families Trump’s callous health care order will haunt the GOP in 2018 Overnight Tech: FCC chair faces pressure over Trump tweets | Supreme Court to hear Microsoft data privacy case | John Oliver roasts Equifax Trump faces blowback after claim about calls to families of the fallen If the goal is to decrease abortions then we shouldn’t be fighting contraception If Kaepernick wants to help kids, he should help them improve — not rabble-rouse US opens new embassy in Chad amid travel ban outcry Overnight Energy: EPA cracking down on legal settlements with green groups Supreme Court agrees to hear American Express case Even China is tackling climate change, while US takes a back seat Overnight Defense: Trump faces blowback over claims about calls to families of fallen soldiers | Pentagon tries to ease tensions after Iraqi, Kurdish clash NRA spokeswoman says she’s moving due to gun control death threats Democrats promote internet access, but affordability is the big issue Schumer: Trump must withdraw drug czar pick Overnight Health Care: Trump taking report on drug czar pick ‘very seriously’ | Trump vows action on drug prices | McConnell says 20-week abortion ban to get Senate vote Firm behind Trump dossier won’t comply with House Intel subpoena 21st century investments in science and education will ensure our ability to compete Senate Dem urges FCC chair to disavow Trump tweet Overnight Finance: White House says corporate tax cut will boost worker wages | Trump adviser sees deal near on easing bank regs | GOP senator’s absence puts budget vote on knife’s edge Pennsylvania ObamaCare to see premiums spike amid Trump pay cuts Puerto Rico shows how much of the world fares when disaster strikes Overnight Cybersecurity: Researchers spot big Wi-Fi security flaw | DHS moves to boost email security | Supreme Court to hear Microsoft data case Trump approves oil pipeline expansion across Canadian border Oath CEO: We want women in 50 percent of our leadership by 2020 Producers Guild votes out Harvey Weinstein Overnight Regulation: Lawmakers nearing deal to ease bank regs | EPA to limit settlements with green groups | Trump promises action on drug prices America’s lame-duck leader Trump calls past sexual assault allegations against him ‘fake news’ Former Dem gov mulling Tennessee Senate bid 45 countries are facing severe hunger — We can do more to help GOP rep: It’s ‘existential’ that Republicans get tax reform done The state set to tighten its grip in China post-ceremony Driverless car investments top $80 billion Harry Reid: ‘Very probable’ Dems will take back the Senate Americans are giddy with optimism — bad news for Democrats Top Dem after trip to South Korea: Ally is confused, shaken by Trump rhetoric From Teddy to Trump: How two New Yorker presidents compare Ryan projects House will pass tax bill by early November Hillary breaks toe running down stairs, misses interviews Trump promises action on drug prices McConnell: 20-week abortion ban will get Senate vote Sudan must continue to be held accountable Top Obama aides blast Trump over claim predecessors didn’t call soldiers’ families Trump blasts Schumer, Democrats for ‘obstructing’ nominations Puerto Rico’s next crisis — brain drain Despite IMF’s rosy headlines, world economy in for bumpy ride Trump claims Obama, other past presidents didn’t call families of fallen soldiers Trump: I have a ‘very good relationship’ with Bannon Trump says he’ll take investigative report on drug czar pick ‘very seriously’ Trump repeats false claim US is world’s highest taxed country Trump says vote on ObamaCare repeal coming next year Conservative think tank: Plan to help coal, nuclear power ‘arbitrary’ Pentagon urges Kurds, Iraqis to avoid escalating conflict A vote on this week’s budget resolution will be a vote for or against tax reform Trump: Relationship with McConnell is ‘outstanding’ Watch live: Trump takes questions from Rose Garden Equifax gets a John Oliver roasting Trump has squandered a unique opportunity for bipartisan health reform Fla. gov declares state of emergency for Richard Spencer speech Black Caucus chairman urges NFL to support athlete protests NBC fires producer who leaked Lawrence O’Donnell meltdown video: report Cap-and-trade is GOP’s next best step on environmental regulation No progress on negotiations to fund Children’s Health Insurance Program The lawless world of the ‘Walking Dead’ isn’t far from reality Trump: There is no such thing as ObamaCare anymore Trump: Welfare reform a big topic for this administration Senate GOP expecting budget vote this week despite senator’s absence Forbes: Ross shifted $2 billion to family trust after Trump’s election Trump doubles down on tough immigration proposals Slow, steady Fed can lead expansion into year 10 State espionage group exploited Flash vulnerability: report The Hill’s 12:30 Report McCain warns of ‘severe consequences’ if Baghdad uses US arms against Kurds Mike Lee endorses Roy Moore for Senate Manchin calls on Trump to withdraw drug czar pick Judge refuses to dismiss corruption charges against Menendez Trump: ‘I understand fully how Steve Bannon feels’ about GOP Democracy is dead and buried in Venezuela Hensarling praises DeVos decision to end partnership with consumer bureau Watch live: WH holds first news briefing since Trump’s Iran deal announcement Pence joining NY rep to pitch tax reform FBI: 118 police officers killed on the job in 2016 Becerra dodges questions about whether he’s backing Feinstein AIM’s demise illustrates the fluidity of the tech market Biden to present McCain with Liberty Medal A modern leave policy both employers, employees could love Cohn: Congress nearing deal to ease bank regulations Ad pushes Congress to revive ObamaCare payments that Trump canceled Howard Stern: I knew Weinstein lied to me about casting couch rumors EU’s top envoy to visit Washington in November to defend Iran deal EPA to restrict settlements with environmentalists A model for bipartisan support College presidents: Protect our students, pass the Dream Act Facebook seeking hires with national security clearances: report Top Dem: Trump will win again if Dems are too liberal Top economic aide: Trump will be ‘very flexible’ on tax reform details ShadowBrokers hacking group cuts prices, lobs more insults Senate Dem introduces bill to repeal controversial opioid law Trump’s critics on Iran are wrong CNN’s Stallworth: NFL protests are also about ‘gender pay gap’ Supreme Court agrees to hear DOJ petition in Microsoft data warrant case Schumer blasts WH paper on corporate tax cuts Kurdistan’s vote for independence may be a step too far GOP senator’s absence puts budget, tax reform on knife’s edge Bergdahl pleads guilty to desertion, misbehavior before enemy DHS to require agencies to protect outgoing email, website traffic Trump to meet with Philippines’ Duterte on Asia trip Kimmel: Trump a ‘people pleaser’ trying to win applause US-led coalition: Iraqi, Kurdish exchanges ‘a misunderstanding’ Elon Musk’s Puerto Rico promise falls flat — the island needs more than just good intentions Weinstein Co. considering sale to company run by top Trump ally Miami congressional candidate claims she was visited by aliens North Korea is distracting from America’s steel import crisis GOP senator postpones return to DC over health NBC’s Al Michaels apologizes for Weinstein joke on Sunday Night Football Trump: I hope Clinton runs in 2020 Collins: Women in Senate face ‘extra barrier,’ must ‘prove that we belong’ GOP donors hearing new warnings about impeachment Man rescued from Taliban: I thought my captors were kidding when they said Trump was president Trump rips Schumer for hypocrisy on Obama Iran deal Clinton refers to Russian election interference as ‘cyber 9/11’ Bannon: Kochs ‘would own’ Pence if he became president Conservative columnist: Bannon ‘used to leak against’ Trump Wi-Fi security flaw leaves all wireless networking vulnerable The Senate could OK the destruction of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Trump joked Pence ‘wants to hang’ all gay people, New Yorker reports Trump: Dems ‘only want to increase taxes and obstruct’ The case for comprehensive disaster relief Clinton: WikiLeaks is a ‘tool of Russian intelligence’ Bergdahl plea in desertion case expected Monday James Corden apologizes for making Harvey Weinstein jokes Puerto Rico governor wants 95 percent power restoration by Dec. 15 Don’t comfort yourself with talk of a ‘preemptive’ strike on North Korea Gore hits Christie during campaign stop for Dem: ‘Are the beaches going to be open to all?’ Wall Street Journal envisions Graham as ‘antidote’ to Bannon Clinton on NFL players who kneel: ‘That’s not against our anthem or our flag’ Super PAC linked to McConnell raises $7.1M in third quarter Dissident on Trump era: ‘China, Russia, they all laugh about it’ EU plans to defend Iran deal Amid tensions, Trump, McConnell to huddle on fall agenda The truth about the arbitration rule is it protects American consumers Calif. governor blocks plan to force Trump to release tax returns This week: Senate aims to kick off tax reform Juan Williams: Trump is becoming a failed president Judd Gregg: Putting SALT in the wound on tax reform America needs tax reform now Week ahead: Lawmakers face fallout from Trump’s ObamaCare moves The Memo: Trump tries to turn back clock on Obama era Week ahead: Senate turns to disaster relief Week ahead: Senate to take next step on tax reform | NAFTA talks heating up | Sanders, Cruz to debate tax plan Week ahead in tech: Black Caucus takes diversity push to Silicon Valley Week ahead: Senators grapple with saving Iran deal Week ahead: Republicans aim to move quickly on Trump DHS pick White House paper: Corporate tax cut would boost wages