The Hill Articles: April 14, 2018

Trump order targets wide swath of public assistance programs Top LGBT rights lawyer sets himself on fire at Brooklyn park in protest suicide Accused Parkland shooter wants to donate six-figure inheritance to victims’ families New Jersey governor declares ‘Bon Jovi Day’ Gun rights advocates hold rallies across US Comey says Trump reacted to news of Russian meddling by asking if it changed election results Calls for more regulation in wake of the Facebook scandal ring hollow Sally Yates warns Trump not to fire Rosenstein: ‘No one is above the law’ Danish tourist mugged at knifepoint over MAGA hat: report Scarborough pens op-ed tearing into Trump allies for criticizing Mueller Sunday shows preview: White House officials talk Syria strike Major New York progressive group endorses Cynthia Nixon Watchdog report reveals Comey deputy’s lack of candor Trump speaks with UK, French leaders after Syria strike Democrats promote second annual March for Science: Vote climate change deniers out Penguin takes part in March for Science France issues report detailing evidence of Assad role in chemical attacks A lesser-know trade program is hampering US exporters US ambassador reassures Russians: Syrian strike ‘not about a conflict between superpowers’ US warned Israel of Syrian strikes in advance: report Make no mistake, Raul Castro will orchestrate Cuba’s election results Holder rips ‘rampant corruption’ in Trump Cabinet Pence: US prepared to respond to possible retaliation by Syria or allies Invest in water reuse infrastructure for a strong American economy Maddow warns of ‘perception’ Trump ordered strikes to distract from scandals UN security council rejects Russia’s proposal to condemn Syrian strikes Opposites on the political spectrum, two congressmen find common ground on SNAP Starbucks responds to viral video showing arrest at Philadelphia store Prosecutors: Cohen raid is red flag for Trump Protesters rally outside NRA headquarters to mark 2-month anniversary of Florida school shooting State Dept: No one better about lying over US role in world than Russia Canadian pharmacy fined $34 million for importing counterfeit drugs into U.S. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism clinical trial should be halted Buck Sexton: Trump’s Syria strike hit the mark, but escalation looms What Mike Pompeo understands about religion and national security Clinton to fundraise alongside possible 2020 contenders US trades barbs with Russia at UN Security Council after allied Syria strike Dem: ‘Half measures’ like strikes ‘just prolong the misery for the Syrian people’ Cohen doubles down on claim he’s never been to Prague after Mueller report Pentagon reports increase in Russian trolls since Syria strike Haley: Pictures of dead children in Syria chemical attack ‘not fake news’ To reduce health-care disparities we must address biases in medical school admissions Pentagon claims successful strike on all targets in Syria Ex-Bush spokesman to Trump: I would not have declared ‘mission accomplished’ Soft-pedaling on payday debt collectors tramples consumer rights Facebook shuts down pages affiliated with Richard Spencer Comey’s last stand for the deep state Trump sought advice on Syria from legal team defending him in Russia probe: report Stormy Daniels may appear at hearing for Trump lawyer Wage growth well short of what was promised from tax reform Justice Dept. alums sign letter in support of Mueller, Rosenstein Pentagon: Syria strikes put chemical weapons program back years The strikes on Syria had to be done Bill Maher: Trump would have called Hitler and Mussolini ‘strong leaders’ For better or worse, your devices (and marketers) track your comings and goings Colbert mocks ‘lyin’ Comey’ attack: ‘Trump already used that name on Ted Cruz’ Trump catches flak for declaring ‘mission accomplished’ in Syria Kentucky gov: ‘I guarantee’ children sexually assaulted, poisoned because of teacher protests Is Paul Ryan the latest sign of crumbling Republican Party? Trump declares ‘mission accomplished’ after strikes against Syria Federal judge keeps hold on Trump transgender troop ban McCarthy discussed Speaker bid with Trump at the White House: report Trump supporters slam decision to launch strikes against Syria Syrian government blasts ‘aggression’ after Trump orders strikes Comey-Trump feud takes vicious turn We still need to march for science Russia, Iran denounce US-led strikes against Syria ‘Diamond & Silk’ offer chance for bipartisan push back on social media censorship US targets Syrian chemical weapons facilities with strikes Infowars’s Alex Jones blasts Trump over airstrikes: ‘He’s crapping all over us’ McCain to Trump: Airstrikes alone won’t achieve objectives in Syria