The Hill Articles: April 23, 2018

Pennsylvania golf club apologizes for calling police on group of black women Appeals court upholds ruling that animals cannot sue over copyright in ‘monkey selfie’ case Former Florida congressmen mull bipartisan gubernatorial run: report Rand’s reversal advances Pompeo Toronto police ID suspect in van attack New allegations could threaten Trump VA pick: reports Supreme Court to consider Texas redistricting West Virginia GOP Senate candidate says he’d like to waterboard opioid dealers President Trump puts on the pageantry for Macron’s visit Toronto Maple Leafs hold moment of silence before game in response to deadly van attack Trump, Macron plant tree outside White House as gift from France Gretchen Carlson to return to television Overnight Tech: EU investigates Apple’s Shazam buy | FCC defends GOP commissioners CPAC visit | Groups sue FTC for Facebook privacy records | A big quarter for Google Bottom line Philadelphia Eagles owner told players many owners had ‘no interest’ in backing Trump: report Overnight Health Care: Teen pregnancy program to focus on abstinence | Insurers warn against short-term health plan proposal | Trump VA pick faces tough sell Press: Why does Scott Pruitt still have a job? Overnight Defense: Pompeo clears Senate panel, on track for confirmation | Retired officers oppose Haspel for CIA director | Iran, Syria on agenda for Macron visit Feehery: The problem with the Dem wave theory George H.W. Bush in intensive care Watchdog group sues for donor list from Ryan-aligned nonprofit Codifying needless waste: The Bureau of Land Management methane failure GOP chairmen say they have deal with Justice on documents Dallas judge dismisses GOP lawsuit to take Dems off of ballot After Dems stood against Pompeo, Senate’s confirmation process needs a revamp Overnight Energy: Dems raise new questions about Pruitt’s security | EPA rules burning wood is carbon neutral | Fourth GOP lawmaker calls for Pruitt’s ouster | Court blocks delay to car efficiency fines Pompeo headed for confirmation after surprise panel vote Rep. McSally accuses high school coach of sexual abuse Michelle Obama congratulates duke and duchess of Cambridge on royal baby How technology and artificial intelligence can improve regulation Google parent posts high profit amid privacy concerns New CDC chief makes double his predecessor’s salary: report Overnight Cybersecurity: Senators eye path forward on election security bill | Facebook isn’t winning over privacy advocates | New hacks target health care Congress must act soon to protect high-risk facilities Colorado Supreme Court rules GOP lawmaker should be kept off ballot Overnight Finance: Treasury mulls sanctions relief for Russian aluminum firm | Trump floats tying NAFTA talks to border security | 14 states hit record-low unemployment Paul backs Pompeo, clearing path for confirmation Muslim radio host: If Toronto attacker is Muslim, Trump will use it to ‘further a political agenda’ Local economies need the Land and Water Conservation Fund Trump using his personal cellphone more: report The battlefield of information warfare has been leveled Video of woman arrested at a Waffle House triggers outrage and disagreement Nuclear misconceptions must not inform US weapons policy Tax committee report: Much of tax law’s pass-through benefit goes to the wealthy DOJ announces $1M grant to cover costs associated with Parkland shooting ObamaCare call center contractor accused of wage theft Terminating Budget Committees not as absurd as it sounds The writing is on the wall for bump stocks and Congress should finalize it Trump’s trade rep spent nearly $4K on office desk Kasich signs executive order to improve state’s gun background check system Census citizenship question should not be a way to intimidate immigrants Reporters press Sarah Sanders on Trump tweet about ‘breeding’ EU regulators to take closer look at Apple-Shazam deal The consequences of congressional inaction on e-fairness Flight records show Trump spent night in Russia, contradicting what he told Comey: report O’Reilly’s next ‘Killing’ book to focus on ‘Nazi hunters’ during World War II Dems: Pruitt’s office security sweep was subpar Support for Trump reelection mirrors Obama, Clinton in first terms: Gallup A new hope for NGOs in Egypt   Gillibrand’s jobs plan another federal program we don’t need Keeping up with the cosmetics: Kourtney Kardashian to urge makeup reform on Capitol Hill Banks bask in tax reform gains, but they should plan ahead Man who wrestled gun from Waffle House shooter raises more than $45K for victims’ families Homeland Security chief issues warning to ‘caravan’ Ten dead after van rams into pedestrians in Toronto Suspected Waffle House shooter captured New York governor pushes to ban plastic bags The epic struggle for Michael Cohen’s soul and testimony Pruitt declares that burning wood is carbon neutral Former Bush adviser joining Ways and Means Committee in key staff role RNC spent $225K at Mar-a-Lago Resort in March Woman fined $500 for trying to take Delta snack apple through customs White House stresses Trump has ‘no intention’ of firing Mueller Bad news for the GOP: ‘Comey memos’ leak is ‘Nunes memo’ redux White House won’t rule out pardon for Trump’s lawyer Activist who helped uncover Flint water crisis wins environmental prize From drones to the more conventional, recent weapon developments should alarm us all Rescissions would have severe costs Nordic countries should unite in opposition to Nord Stream 2 pipeline Donnelly becomes third Dem to support Pompeo Privacy group sues FTC for records on Facebook’s privacy program Mexico: ‘Unacceptable’ to link trade and immigration SCOTUS’ online sales tax ruling crucial for many small businesses The Hill’s 12:30 Report Winners and losers from Jim Bridenstine’s confirmation as NASA administrator CNN’s Bourdain on Trump associates: ‘They’re all going to turn on each other’ Treasury will mull easing sanctions on Russian aluminum producer Chicago Sun-Times leaves front page blank, pleads for subscribers: ‘We need you to be there for us’ New Jersey lawmaker is fourth House Republican to call for Pruitt to resign First lady releases menu, details for Macron’s state visit The keys to building a solid Cabinet Watch live: White House holds press briefing Colorado bill would punish striking teachers with jail time Cosby retrial becomes a perfect platform to see how far we have come What the IRS computer crash can tell us about cybersecurity Iran: ‘It is either all or nothing’ on nuclear deal Manchin, Donnelly back Pompeo Court rules against Trump administration’s delay on car efficiency fines 14 states hit record-low unemployment Poll: Half of Americans say they’d pay higher taxes to increase teacher salaries Insurer group issues warning on Trump administration’s short-term health plan proposal CNN’s Cuomo clashes with conservative lawmaker: You’re ‘selective in your outrage’ Republican’s plan to cut Pentagon waste eliminates an office designed to do just that New hacker group targets US health-care industry, researchers say Kamala Harris will no longer accept corporate PAC money How much does the FDA really do to promote public health? Senate must save itself by confirming Mike Pompeo Frequent Trump critics NY Daily News, USA Today editorial boards back Pompeo ‘Morning Joe’ host: Trump tweeting during Barbara Bush funeral ‘insulting’ to US Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal of teen sentenced to 241 years in prison Trump orders DHS not to let immigrant caravans into US Trump and Macron: Two loud presidents, in different ways Putin’s tactics at play in Armenia Infrastructure is key to economic growth NYT reporter: Story on Cohen flipping ‘hitting a nerve’ with Trump FCC defends GOP commissioners’ appearance at CPAC Russian lawyer from Trump Tower meeting questions lack of contact from Mueller Russia, China to work together to block US attempt to sabotage Iran deal: report High oil price not the albatross it once was for US economy Retired generals, admirals question Haspel nomination Milo Yiannopoulos shouted out of NYC bar by crowd chanting ‘Nazi scum get out’ Can Silicon Valley expect European-style regulation here at home? Clinton: No surprise Trump is joking about throwing reporters in jail Vulnerable Senate Dems have big cash advantages Police used law meant to combat KKK to arrest counterprotesters at neo-Nazi rally: report For departing Ryan, a legacy-making opportunity on immigration Obama to discuss tolerance in South Africa Sarah Sanders: Dems have to decide if they love the US more than they hate Trump John Oliver to run pro-Iran deal ad on Hannity’s Fox News show Former Ryan aide announces congressional bid Focus on legal questions, not politics, in Supreme Court travel ban case Bolton chaired nonprofit that shared false anti-Muslim news: report South Korea halts propaganda broadcasts ahead of summit The Hill’s Morning Report – Lawsuits, investigations send Trump on Twitter tirade 2018 elections will be nationwide referendum on President Trump Reusability is the key for the next national security space revolution Judd Gregg: Who wins with Paul Ryan’s departure? Juan Williams: GOP support for Trump begins to crack Let’s talk about drug costs This week: Senate barrels toward showdown over Pompeo Pompeo faces pivotal vote