The Hill Articles: April 8, 2018

April 8
Airstrikes hit Syria air base: Syrian state media Trump, Macron agree on ‘strong, joint response’ to alleged Syria chemical attack Trump congratulates Patrick Reed on Masters win Stormy Daniels lawyer files renewed motion to depose Trump, Cohen Trump national security spokesman to depart White House New Jersey gov signs executive order making gun data more accessible Orbán declares victory in Hungary elections Senate braces for showdown over Trump’s nominees Stormy Daniels lawyer tweets photo of her with forensic artist Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says he’ll cooperate with DOJ Facebook temporarily suspends another data analytics firm Clinton Treasury secretary compares Trump’s attacks on Amazon to Mussolini McCain: Assad ’emboldened’ by Trump signaling Syria withdraw Flake’s son seeks new trial against Arpaio in Arizona: report Hackers leave Iran message from US: ‘Don’t mess with our elections’ Washington Post senior editor: Trump is jealous of Jeff Bezos North Korea ready to discuss denuclearization with US: report Trump holds call with Iraqi leader after reports of Syria chemical attack Legal patchwork does little to keep foreign interests out of American politics Investing in rural America would lift nation’s economy Ex-Joint Chiefs chairman: I’m ‘extremely concerned’ about generals serving in Trump admin Kimmel says he’ll end feud with Hannity: The vitriol ‘does nothing good’ Dem senator: GOP the only major political party dedicated to making climate change worse Trump VA nominee: ‘I think I’ve got what it takes’ Trump sends mixed signals on Syria amid calls for action US, other nations call emergency UN Security Council meeting on chemical attack in Syria Now more than ever, the US must reclaim leadership in tech German police foil attack on Berlin race Conservative pollster: ‘I think the Republicans are in deep trouble’ CNN host: Trump’s ‘addiction’ to Fox News leads to ‘impulsive actions’ Trump aide on border security: ‘We’ve got a leaking boat’ Jesse Jackson: Trump administration has shown it is an advocate for authoritarianism and white supremacy Union strikes are not Macron’s ultimate reform test Ryan: ‘Responsible nations’ can’t tolerate chemical attack in Syria Senate uncertain how to proceed on dual Trump nominations for White House physician: report New York Times editor: Trump’s rhetoric on journalism ‘out of control’ Former Sinclair reporter describes ‘culture of misogyny and xenophobia’ Sinclair adds commentary to ad critical of its media bias promos Oklahoma teachers extend walkout to second week Local leadership is key for successful Opportunity Zones Senate Dem: There must be an international response to Syria chemical attack GOP senator: Pruitt should face the press Ted Lieu tears into Trump for putting blame on Obama after alleged chemical attack: You’re the president now, remember? GOP senator defends Pruitt: Some criticisms are ‘overblown’ GOP senator on Facebook: ‘We have a problem’ Gowdy on video questions how long Pruitt is ‘going to make it’ Five years after her death, we miss a great defender of liberty and US friend Mnuchin: There could be a trade war Former Sinclair anchor: Company has ‘symbiotic relationship’ with Trump Trump trade adviser: Tariff threats serve as a ‘wake-up call’ for Americans about Chinese policies Trump trade adviser: We’re moving forward in a ‘measured way’ with Chinese tariffs Automation risks costing people their health as well as their jobs Stock market cooling off from the ‘Trump bump’ Pope on reported gas attack in Syria: Nothing can justify use of ‘instruments of extermination’ Graham: Pruitt’s ethics controversies don’t look good Collins: Trump should get credit for China tariffs Collins: Pruitt is the wrong person to head the EPA on policy grounds alone Russia rejects reports of chemical attack in Syria If Trump wants to defeat ISIS, America must stabilize Syria Graham: National Guard troops not enough to secure U.S.-Mexico border Crowley unlikely to challenge Pelosi as Speaker if Dems take House Collins: Trump is going to have to reconsider withdrawal from Syria after reported chemical attack Graham: Trump’s response to latest Syrian chemical attack a ‘defining moment’ in his presidency USDA’s fast-food partnerships to push cheese is a health conflict Kudlow: Trump has ‘nothing but good things’ to say about Kelly Trump adviser: I wouldn’t take anything off the table on response to alleged Syria chemical attack Trump puts blame on Obama after alleged chemical attack in Syria Trump after chemical attack: Russia ‘responsible’ for backing Syria Kudlow: Trump not ‘bluffing’ on tariff threats China-US tariff spat will hurt farmers and our flawed food system Trump: ‘China will take down its trade barriers’ Obama deserves far more credit for his own ‘raid on Entebbe’ Trump: Washington Post report on John Kelly ‘just another hit job’ Pruitt’s security detail has cost taxpayers nearly $3M: report New push to break deadlock over encrypted phones White House meeting with emir of Qatar holds potential for deal, or two Ornstein: Pruitt should be fired and prosecuted National Park Service officials delete references to humans’ role in causing climate change from drafts of new report Trump clashes with military in Syria pullout push Kudlow defends Trump’s tariff moves: China is ‘breaking a lot of laws’ To counter Russia and back Baltic states, America must fortify NATO US calls on Russia to end support for Syria after alleged chemical attack By sending National Guard to border, Trump follows Bush, Obama Retiring GOP lawmakers cut loose on Trump Baldwin returns to ‘SNL’ as Trump and admits presidency is just ‘a four-year cash grab’