The Hill Articles: April 15, 2018

Incoming Pence adviser withdraws nomination following reports Trump opposed candidacy Comey told Obama he dreaded prospect of working under Trump Comey: ‘Possible’ Trump compromised by Russia Comey: There’s ‘some evidence’ Trump obstructed justice Comey says he would send Clinton letter even if he had known Trump would win election Comey’s wife and daughters took part in Women’s March, supported Clinton Comey on sending letter about Clinton: I felt like ‘everybody hated me’ Comey: Not an overstatement to say it’s a dangerous time for our country Comey: Impeaching Trump lets Americans ‘off the hook’ Comey: Trump treats women like they’re ‘meat’ Trump asks judge to block feds from reviewing documents seized in Cohen raid Ex-congressman: I wasn’t planning to buy Comey book until Trump’s Twitter meltdown Trump furious after France, Germany expelled fewer Russians than US: report Cohen used same company to make payments to two women: report Cohen got Us Weekly to kill story about alleged Trump Jr. affair: report NYT editorial board: Republicans must defend Mueller against Trump More than 20 percent of Trump campaign spending this year has gone to legal fees France’s Macron says he convinced Trump to stay in Syria long term Lynch defends handling of Clinton probe ahead of Comey interview Gay pride festival in Pence’s hometown draws more than 2k attendees: report Partisan tensions rise as Mueller bill delayed Trump to meet with Nigerian leader at White House Trump sought to block Pence pick for key national security post: report Fox News host to RNC spokeswoman: ‘Is it befitting’ for Trump to attack Comey? Trump attacks Comey ahead of interview Former FBI director destroys president in book — déjà vu? Assad touts Russian weaponry after US strike in Syria: report Criminal justice, occupational licensing reforms can go hand in hand Kentucky governor apologizes after comments on teacher protests Boston holds moment of silence for anniversary of bombing Facts continue supporting Trump’s decision to fire James Comey Admit it, James Comey: You’ve been lying all along Gowdy mocks Pruitt’s travel spending: Maybe he should become ‘a monk’ instead Ryan: Trillion-dollar deficits were inevitable Barbara Bush in ‘failing health,’ declines additional medical care Albright: Trump’s ‘undemocratic instincts’ trouble me a lot Brennan confirms he has not been interviewed by Mueller Trump’s White House will not define sustainability standards — tech giants will Biden not ruling out 2020 bid Comey: I wrote about 3 presidents, 2 of whom illustrated ‘ethical leadership’ Trump critic: Syria response handled ‘exactly right’ Saudi Arabia condemns Iran in wake of missile strikes in Syria Trump: My other lawyers are wondering if they’ll be raided Stronger patents — better innovation — bigger economy Colorado teachers to walk out, rally lawmakers for more education funding Putin: Further attacks on Syria would lead to ‘chaos’ Poll: Support slips for Democratic-controlled Congress Ryan pushes back on calls he resign before election GOP senator uncomfortable with ground troops in Syria Christie: Comey would have fired me for doing what he did Kaine to vote against Pompeo for secretary of State Defending the Baltics is a conundrum Trump touts support in Rasmussen poll: ‘Hard to believe’ with all the ‘phony stories and fake news’ GOP senator: Mueller protection bill would send strong message to Trump Haley says Trump focused on Syria in response to questions about Cohen, Comey Nordics must keep Russian aggression on the minds of allies US to impose sanctions on Russia in wake of Syrian chemical attack Democrat hits Trump for message sent by pardoning Scooter Libby Mission failure in Syria Bolton not done resetting Trump national security team Stormy Daniels to attend court hearing for Trump’s personal lawyer Key Republican defends Mueller for referral on Cohen raid Sanders ‘not aware’ of any plans to fire Mueller, Rosenstein Bharara: Trump doesn’t understand attorney-client privilege America should build on the Swiss model to regulate cryptocurrency Senator: Trump administration didn’t provide evidence ahead of Syria strike Haley: Chemical attack could happen in US ‘if we’re not smart’ The UN’s relief efforts in NK are well-intentioned but misguided Trump job approval slips 4 points to 39 percent in NBC poll Trump attacks Comey: He’ll go down as the worst FBI director in history Ryan: Comey a man of integrity ‘as far as I know’ Ryan pushes back on ‘triumph of Trumpism over Ryanism’ Ryan: Trump ‘disappointed’ by Speaker’s decision to retire Trump: I never asked Comey for personal loyalty ‘Saturday Night Live’ mocks ‘historic’ Cohen raid Trump rejects ‘mission accomplished’ criticism: It’s a great military term that should be brought back Trump: ‘Big questions’ unanswered in ‘badly reviewed’ Comey book Ryan departs at a difficult time for GOP, leaving a remarkable record California Republicans seek turnout boost to avert midterm disaster Ryan leaves legacy of tax cuts and deficits Trump lashes out at Comey in Sunday tweetstorm Comey: Assumption Clinton would win factored into decisions in email investigation Immigration fight gets lonely for some in GOP ABC poll: Trump approval hits highest mark since first 100 days in office Former Dem Rep rips Trump for inability to work with his own staff Gingrich calls Mueller investigation ‘breakdown’ of constitutional law The echo chamber has destroyed faith in our American democracy Let’s follow these celebrities and create safe spaces for people to discuss their mental health Comey targets media blitz to promote book Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller play Mueller and Cohen in ‘SNL’ parody of ‘Meet the Parents’