The Hill Articles: December 11, 2018

House Republicans move to block Yemen war-powers votes for rest of Congress Pelosi, Dem rebels near deal on term limits for party leaders Trump says he’s considering 10 to 12 contenders for chief of staff Police investigating bomb threat against Facebook office in California Trump admin appeals asylum policy ruling to Supreme Court Michael Flynn asks judge to spare him from jail time China behind Marriott data breach, investigators conclude Incoming Dem challenges party to make ‘lasting, transformative change’ Dem senators Heitkamp, Donnelly urge bipartisanship in farewell speeches Michelle Obama greets students at Detroit Motown Museum during surprise visit Pelosi divides Democrats with term-limit proposal Oval Office clash ups chances of shutdown Ivanka and Jared Kushner could profit from developer tax break they advocated: report Trump admin hid report revealing unusually high charges for college students at Wells Fargo: report Overnight Health Care — Sponsored by Amgen — House passes bill to stop drug companies overcharging Medicaid | Incoming Dem chairman open to ‘Medicare For All’ hearings | Bill to reduce maternal mortality rates passes House Trump stands by Saudi crown prince amid Senate pressure University of Delaware renames public policy school after Joe Biden Trump says he’s not concerned about being impeached: ‘The people would revolt’ Reporter says Trump ‘stormed out’ of Oval Office after Pelosi, Schumer meeting Hillicon Valley — Presented by AT&T — Google CEO gets grilling before Congress | Pressure builds for election security bill | Trump to target China over IP theft | Experts warn cyber criminals growing more brazen On The Money: Trump, Dems battle over border wall before cameras | Clash ups odds of shutdown | Senators stunned by Trump’s shutdown threat | Pelosi calls wall ‘a manhood thing’ for Trump Los Angeles deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of unarmed civilian Trump says he’s willing to intervene in Huawei case to close China trade deal Over 30 cities oppose Trump proposal on immigration benefits Trump announces housing-finance, market watchdog nominees Mellman: Enemies of democracy Pavlich: The media gets woke on the Women’s March Overnight Defense: Trump, Dem leaders fight before cameras over border wall | GOP skeptical of having military build wall | US spars with Russia, Venezuela over bomber deployment Lobbying World Trump, Democratic leaders go toe-to-toe at White House At least five dead from shooting at Catholic cathedral in Brazil Judge postpones plea hearing for accused Russian agent Maria Butina The latest chapter in EPA vs environmental science saga Did Clinton Foundation mislead IRS? State filings raise the question Huawei executive released on bail in Canada Incoming Dem chairman open to hearing on ‘Medicare for all’ Michelle Obama: People questioning whether I could be first lady ‘doesn’t go away’ Overnight Energy — Sponsored by the National Biodiesel Board — Trump moves to ease Obama water rule | EPA document contradicts agency over water rule data| Manchin to be top Dem on Senate Energy panel Fox News host tells co-host: ‘You sound like you’re high right now’ Can McConnell and Schumer actually end Senate gridlock? Coal supporter Manchin named top Dem on Senate Energy Committee Gretchen Carlson pans Nicole Kidman casting in Ailes movie: ‘Looks nothing like me’ The ADA helps those of us with disabilities every day, thanks to HW Sarah Sanders says Trump wants chief of staff who ‘believes in what we’re doing’ House passes bill to keep drug companies from overcharging Medicaid Russia, Venezuela lash out after US criticisms of bomber deployment Trump administration asks Supreme Court for permission to enforce asylum ban Sarah Sanders on how she copes with her workload: ‘Lots of coffee and a little wine in the evening’ How to reduce drug costs for over 266 million Americans Roger Stone challenges Dems to produce WikiLeaks evidence House passes bipartisan bill aimed at reversing rising maternal mortality rates Senate approves massive farm bill Trump: Border wall needed to stop ‘tremendous medical problem’ coming into US VA senior adviser forced out amid concerns that he was ‘getting paid to sit on his couch’: report Democratic lawmaker makes ‘plea’ to Trump in border wall debate Influencing North Korea’s nuclear calculations: Trump’s obligation to think strategically Study: Women-led films outperform male ones at box office Why afterschool is a proven and smart choice Dems attracted to O’Rourke because he demonstrates civility, says political analyst Judge orders Stormy Daniels to pay Trump $293K in legal fees Manafort might not fight claims he lied to Mueller NC GOP will call for new election if early votes were leaked Man arrested for destroying rare Mayan artifacts in vandalism spree at Denver Art Museum Wind and solar clash with energy reality Trump, Schumer spar over election results in Oval Office meeting Pelosi introduces world to new idiom: ‘Tinkle contest with a skunk’ Progressive and conservative Dems could provide difficulties for Pelosi, says polling editor Internal EPA document contradicts agency over existence of water rule data Former Canadian diplomat held in China Planned Parenthood president says she’s more concerned with health care than possible safety threats Death total rises to three in Christmas market shooting in France ObamaCare signups spike on same day Obama tweeted support Oakland to sue NFL over Raiders move Criminal justice reform forgets immigrants Schumer ratchets down border fencing offer Pence casts tie-breaking vote for Trump appeals court judge CNN’s Avlon: Pence was like ‘Elf on the Shelf’ during White House border wall spat Midterm results should be a warning to Republicans, says polling editor Pelosi mocks Trump on wall: ‘It’s like a manhood thing for him’ Google chief defends company during Capitol Hill grilling Google CEO responds to Steve King’s iPhone concerns: ‘Congressman, iPhone is made by a different company’ Cuomo readying plan to legalize recreational marijuana Oakland high school teachers strike over low wages The UK can’t have its Brexit cake and eat it too First lady, Santa hand out ‘Be Best’ gear at Toys for Tots event Key Dem lawmaker objects to building new Redskins stadium on federal land Chicago alderman candidate accuses opponent of election fraud McConnell warns against shutdown after fiery White House meeting Delta bans emotional support animals on long flights Murdered Saudi journalist makes ‘Person of the Year’ shortlist Schiff writes mock White House chief of staff job description Steve King asks Google CEO for names of employees to see if they’re liberals Panel: Emerging dissent in GOP ranks after midterm losses Democrats have ‘outside shot’ of taking back Senate, says polling editor Dem lawmaker asks Google CEO why Trump’s photo shows up when she searches for ‘idiot’ NC Dems call on GOP candidate to answer questions about alleged electoral fraud Congressional Black Caucus head argues against committee term limits California voters just made it harder to get an initiative on the ballot Trump, congressional Dem leaders spar ahead of shutdown deadline Polling editor says news outlets should be more cautious calling elections New Planned Parenthood President talks significance of Supreme Court decision Trump: Comey saying Dems ‘have to win’ in 2020 ‘exposed his partisan stance’ The search is on for a new White House chief of staff How much is your data worth? Papadopoulos, out of prison, now subject of docuseries Poll: 64 percent of Australian women say they have been sexually harassed at work Greens sue Trump admin to stop offshore oil testing Pence’s ‘potted-plant approach’ to Trump’s spat with Dems mocked in social media Politifact names conspiracies about Parkland students as 2018’s ‘lie of the year’ The truth about government spending and the carbon tax Scott Peters mulls bid for San Diego mayor Senators dumbfounded by Trump vow to shut down government 9-year-old Alabama girl commits suicide after being bullied with racist taunts, her family says Democratic strategist says GOP needs ‘exorcism’ after House midterm losses Dem knocks GOP colleagues: Blame ‘yourself’ for unfavorable Google search results Judge sides with religious groups in ObamaCare birth control mandate fight The case for reauthorizing VAWA Pelosi would sabotage progressive agenda with pay-go rules Hoyer bucks Pelosi over term limits: ‘She’s not negotiating for me’ Charges dropped against mother whose baby was ripped from her arms by NYPD Stefanik: GOP leaders need to step up their female recruitment efforts Majority say they support immigration compromise, poll shows Arpaio files $300M defamation lawsuit against CNN, other media outlets What America’s Thinking: December 11, 2018 Our deep divide over nuclear disarmament Arctic hits second warmest temperatures on record in 2018 CBP chief defends use of tear gas at border during ‘difficult situation’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump, Dem leaders spar before cameras at meeting over border wall | Senate to vote on criminal justice bill | Google chief gets grilling Google CEO: No current plans to launch search engine for China Jury recommends life in prison for man who drove car into counterprotesters at Charlottesville rally Gillum to speak at gathering of top Dem donors: report WATCH: Trump, Pelosi, Schumer have extraordinary exchange over border wall Financing innovation in Africa: Rebranding the Sustainable Development Goals as an asset class US to condemn China over alleged economic espionage: report O’Rourke edges out Biden in MoveOn straw poll Trump: ‘No rush’ to pick next chief of staff Pro-Trump pundit Paris Dennard lashes out at former network CNN: ‘I will not be silenced’ George P. Bush calls for Confederate plaque to come down Jewish teacher who complained about anti-Semitism sues Catholic school after firing Chicago alderman candidate says election fraud allegations show ‘perversion of democracy’ Trump, Democrats battle over wall in Oval Office spat Kamala Harris to keep seat on Judiciary Committee Senate confirms Trump’s pick to be deputy Treasury secretary Study: 4.2 million uninsured people eligible for free ObamaCare coverage Hertz to use biometric scans for some rental car pickups Some early votes were counted before Election Day in North Carolina House race Planned Parenthood president ‘deeply concerned’ about Kavanaugh presence on Supreme Court Trump moves to relax Obama-era water protections EPA proposal will provide a balanced way to protect rivers and other major bodies of water Jared Kushner: The White House’s results-driven tactician Poll: 6 in 10 say higher health care premiums are ‘major concern’ Newly unionized Slate staff votes to strike Frederica Wilson: I never got an apology from John Kelly Putin says his spy chiefs know nothing about alleged Russian agent Butina Watch live: Google CEO testifies before House Judiciary Committee Republicans skeptical of Trump’s plan to have military build the wall Sandy Hook 6 years later — let’s fight harder against gun violence Piers Morgan to Trump: Hire me as your chief of staff Lyft partners with charity to provide grocery access to people in food deserts in DC Luján will have ‘assistant Speaker’ title Alex Jones heckles Google CEO heading into House hearing Brzezinski: It’s ‘despicable’ for GOP lawmakers to dismiss Cohen memo implicating Trump Kathie Lee Gifford leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ show Dem: ‘Disheartening’ that Republicans who ‘stepped up’ to defend Mueller are leaving ‘Monopoly man’ returns for Google CEO hearing Conway says Ocasio-Cortez is ’29-year-old who doesn’t seem to know much about anything’ California dreamin’ in the 2020 presidential race McConnell agrees to vote on Trump-backed criminal justice bill Incoming CBC chairwoman says voting rights will be a top priority McConnell warns Senate it could work through Christmas break White woman pleads guilty to assaulting black teen at swimming pool, fined $1,000 Michelle Obama extends global book tour amid ‘overwhelming interest’ US returns bells taken as war trophies to Philippines California radio station keeps ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ on playlist after ‘overwhelming’ response from listeners Incoming CBC chairwoman says Dems could have no choice but to impeach Trump Democrats have major policy dilemma with new Congress David Bossie: ‘Humbling’ to be discussed for Trump’s chief of staff Poll: Cyber crime has affected one in four Americans George Conway mocks Trump’s misspellings 5 Marines declared dead in crash near Japan Google fined in Russia over search results: report ICE arrested more than 150 potential sponsors to undocumented children Defusing a hostage situation: The fight against ransomware in healthcare Report finds top U.S. Olympic Committee officials concealed knowledge of Nassar allegations GOP rep: If Mueller had found collusion, ‘investigation would have wrapped up very quickly’ Giuliani’s ‘truth isn’t truth’ named most notable quote of 2018 Researchers: Hackers increasingly able to breach cloud services 0%: The correct corporate tax rate Iran confirms ‘important test’ of ballistic missile Trump: ‘Fake news’ that no one wants chief of staff job Half of Americans say Mueller will implicate Trump in wrongdoing: poll Poll: Approval ratings for Trump, Mueller both fall Dem senator: Evidence in Cohen case could form basis of Trump indictment after he leaves office Our best chance to tackle climate change is doubling down on infrastructure Time names murdered or imprisoned journalists ‘Person of the Year,’ followed by Trump, Mueller Scaramucci calls Trump’s hiring of Kelly a ‘mistake,’ slams his own firing as ‘nonsensical’ Rising: December 11, 2018 More cyber criminals seeking to monetize attacks, report finds All is quiet on Iran’s western front, say UN peacekeepers San Francisco officials rename avenue as ‘Frida Kahlo Way’ Trump makes border wall pitch ahead of key meeting with Democratic leaders Fannie and Freddie investors want us to forget about the housing crisis Most Americans in new poll want Trump to compromise on border wall By confronting Iran, Trump again strengthens US-Israel relationship The Hill’s Morning Report — Will Trump strike a deal with Chuck and Nancy? The Year Ahead: Drug pricing efforts to test bipartisanship GOP fights piling up for McConnell The Year Ahead: Pressure mounts on election security as 2020 approaches Pressure builds as Pelosi, Schumer, Trump meet over border wall demands GOP opens door to new NC election amid fraud claims The Year Ahead: Consumer agency gets new chief at crucial point K Street works to court minority lawmakers The Memo: Ayers decision casts harsh light on Trump