The Hill Articles: April 16, 2018

Trump asking Arab nations to replace US military in Syria after defeat of ISIS: report Columbia presses on with scholarship program for displaced Syrians despite Trump travel ban Dershowitz confronts Hannity: ‘You should have disclosed your relationship with Cohen’ Senate fast-tracks bill legalizing hemp as agriculture product Clinton allies seethe with rage at Comey Comedian Maria Bamford files restraining order against Trump over nuclear anxiety: report Overnight Tech: Europe’s turn to hear from Zuckerberg | Last Dem commish at FTC steps down | Study details 2016 Russian influence on Facebook | Commerce bars US companies from selling to Chinese phone maker Pennsylvania House passes bill banning abortions for Down syndrome Blankenship compares McConnell to ‘the Russians’ for ‘interfering’ in W.Va. primary Last Democratic commissioner at FTC steps down Dem senator calls for investigation into FAA’s handling of Allegiant Air Poll: Americans now prefer GOP over Dems on taxes, but tax bill still unpopular Feehery: Don’t call the game before it’s over Press: The lawmaker vs. the lawbreaker McCain recovering after surgery for infection Forget work requirements for the poor — guarantee them a job instead Overnight Health Care: Opioid crisis takes personal toll on Washington | Trump order targets public assistance programs | Trump to deliver speech on drug pricing Overnight Defense: Fallout from Syria strikes | Corker introduces terrorism war authorization | Dem opposition to Pompeo grows Senators introduce bill to update Trump’s war authority Overnight Energy: Watchdogs unveil findings on EPA, Interior controversies | GAO says EPA violated law with soundproof booth | IG says Zinke could have avoided charter flight | GOP chair probes Pruitt’s four email addresses We will better protect national parks for just pennies more per visit Overnight Finance: Trump hits China on currency manipulation, countering Treasury | Trump taps two for Fed board | Tax deadline revives fight over GOP overhaul | Justices set to hear online sales tax case Study details ‘suspicious’ Facebook ads in 2016 cycle ‘A Higher Loyalty’ should make Democrats angry — at Clinton, not Comey Dem lawmaker calls on Fox News to fire Hannity Officials: California ‘not participating’ yet in Trump’s border protection push Border Patrol releases undocumented woman taking son to hospital Budget cuts put Puerto Rican culture at stake Judge rejects Trump’s bid to block access to Cohen materials GOP Rep. Zeldin to lead call for second special counsel Politicians, groups step up tax law messaging for Tax Day GOP chairman probes Pruitt’s four email addresses Stormy Daniels: Trump’s lawyer believes he’s above the law Overnight Cybersecurity: US, UK blame Russia for global cyberattacks | Top cyber official leaving White House | Zuckerberg to meet EU digital chief Shep Smith addresses ‘elephant in the room’ that Hannity is Cohen’s third client The War Powers Resolution doesn’t let the president start wars Undermining protection for migratory birds West Virginia reaches $550k settlement in opioid case Facebook stands to win from a hasty government crackdown Hannity downplays connection to Trump’s personal lawyer Water Week a prime opportunity to emphasize critical water needs Tapper on Cohen repping Hannity: ‘Go home 2018, you’re drunk’ NYT, New Yorker win Pulitzers for sexual harassment stories Zinke in 2013 had self-professed birther on radio show, questioned Obama college records Top cyber official to leave White House Indiana church holds gun disposal drive in response to mass shootings Here’s how to address the inevitable challenges to the individual market Bitter lessons 25 years after Waco, Texas, siege Watchdog: Zinke could have avoided charter flight after meeting with Las Vegas hockey team Democrats should hold the line, oppose additional tax cuts for the wealthy Young people sue Florida governor to force action on climate change Progressive groups launch $30M midterm initiative in three battleground states Trump puts hold on additional Russia sanctions: report Trump lawyer’s previously unnamed client is Sean Hannity Watchdog: Pruitt’s chief of staff responsible for aides’ controversial raises California and Texas — approaches to immigration and the power of states to craft immigration Commerce bars U.S. companies from selling to ZTE Dem rips Trump over Russia sanctions contradiction: ‘Get your act together’ Interior looked at $200k estimate to fly secretary’s flag Even if Trump wants to rejoin TPP, that ship may have sailed Murphy announces opposition to Pompeo as secretary of State Medicaid expansion initiative set for Utah ballot Starbucks manager leaves company after calling police on two black men 1.7 million people could be impacted by Medicaid work requirements in 10 states Impressive watchdog report can’t be the end of the McCabe-Trump saga Top Ways and Means Republican staffer joining lobbying firm Trump announces two Federal Reserve nominations Creating prize competitions to encourage finding breakthroughs in fighting climate change Senate expected to approve resolution that would allow Duckworth to bring newborn onto floor GOP rep: Comey memos may bolster Trump defense against collusion charges DHS watchdog to investigate whether children are being separated from asylum seekers: report Trump official: Alternative to ObamaCare plans likely this summer Trump team continues to roll back the regulatory state Senators, state officials to meet on election cybersecurity bill Trump jokes about being jealous of Bolton Ratings show Comey buzz is all hype Trump administration to brief senators on Syria strikes Poll suggests GOP lawmakers in New Jersey could be wiped out in November Trump admits mistakes with Cabinet picks Zuckerberg to meet with European digital chief Populist right’s rise in Germany not (yet) a reason for panic Rain floods New York subway stations Group claims journalist was arrested, detained by ICE for his reporting The US should brace now for Russia’s next cyberattack US, UK blame Russia for coordinated cyberattacks on internet devices worldwide The Hill’s 12:30 Report Comey interview draws 9.8 million for ABC, less than Country Music Awards on CBS HBO begins production on McCain documentary The rise of e-commerce leaves state budgets shortchanged Steyer taking impeachment tour to Iowa Iowa city suspends policy allowing police to shoot feral cats Watch live: Trump hosts tax cuts roundtable Where is Republican courage? Scalise undergoes planned surgery amid Speaker’s race White House walks back Haley announcement on Russian sanctions for chemical attack GAO: EPA violated law with Pruitt’s soundproof booth House Dem wants floor vote on bill to protect Mueller from Trump Trump’s attorneys: FBI ‘took everything’ in Cohen raids Obama ethics chief: Comey could sue Trump for libel and might win Supreme Court refuses to hear ex-Illinois governor’s appeal Conway and CNN’s Cuomo in another heated exchange: ‘Don’t poison people minds’ The real challenge to US-Mexico relations White House lashes out at Comey after explosive interview Pruitt’s Superfund adviser downplays his federal ban from banking Graham: Pompeo will be confirmed Colorado’s legislature should think twice about passing a net neutrality law Russia starts blocking Telegram app: report Arizona special election in dead heat: poll Rethinking how we handle development finance Black men arrested in Philadelphia Starbucks agree to meet with CEO Following missile strikes, inspectors press to visit Syrian gas attack site Gig economy is no excuse for lax protections for American workers Syrians show support for Assad in Damascus rally Froman joins Mastercard to oversee global business expansion Keith Ellison: ‘Women are dying because we are losing elections’ Ex-DOJ officials to Congress: Act ‘forcefully’ if Trump fires Mueller Return of the TPP: Trump realizing trade deal aligns with goals on China GOP lawmaker: Trump firing Mueller would set off ‘political crisis’ Monica Crowley: Syrian airstrikes show Trump has learned from history HHS secretary briefly hospitalized for ‘minor infection’ Trump hits China for currency devaluation, countering Treasury report Trump to give speech on lowering drug prices this month You and I follow the law. Federal agencies should do the same Jenna Bush Hager: Barbara Bush ‘in great spirits’ Trump reelection campaign raises $10M in first quarter of 2018 Report: Trump businesses make millions from GOP groups, federal agencies Comey ‘tell-all’ violates all rules of justice GOP senator: Republicans opposing bill protecting Mueller would back it if Clinton were president Trump: Comey, McCabe ‘committed many crimes’ Immersed in our online lives, we risk the fate of Ralph, Piggy, Jack and Simon Adidas: We want to sign Kaepernick to endorsement deal if he finds a team The feds have it wrong on patent law New Vermont gun laws block suspected school shooting plotter from getting gun Dem lead on generic ballot shrinks: poll One simple step Congress and the courts must take to increase accuracy in background checks Jeffrey Toobin: Comey’s account of Trump’s behavior ‘devastating’ The Hill’s Morning Report: Michael Cohen’s big day in court GOP to spend $250M to try to keep control of House Border security weaknesses more serious than so-called caravan White-collar lawyer declines opportunity to join Trump’s legal team Former GOP donor says he’s using tax-cut money to fight Trump admin policies, elect Dems American prosperity shines bright but economy needs strong growth After Syria strikes, Trump right to declare ‘mission accomplished’ Longer sentences won’t stop the opioid epidemic Judd Gregg: Sen. Graham, Mark Zuckerberg and the monopoly question Juan Williams: The stench from Trump’s swamp is growing This week: House GOP plots path forward Dems see Mueller firing as a red line on impeachment Opioid crisis takes personal toll on Washington Poll: Less than half of Americans think their taxes are too high Five takeaways from the Comey interview Comey pulls no punches with Trump