The Hill Articles: February 6, 2018

Tillerson: Russia already looking to interfere in 2018 midterms Supplies bound for Puerto Rico contaminated by rat infestation: report Schwarzenegger: Gerrymandering ‘one of the biggest scams’ pulled on the American people Steve Wynn steps down as CEO of casino company after harassment allegations Dems pick up deep-red legislative seat in Missouri Washington state threatens to sue over Zinke offshore drilling plan Holder redistricting group targets GOP control in states Speier on Trump’s desire for military parade: ‘We have a Napoleon in the making’ Dems cancel retreat as another shutdown looms Van Susteren gets her own show on Voice of America Trump tweets old photo wishing Reagan a happy birthday Lawmakers eye retirement help for gig economy workers Dems confront Kelly after he calls some immigrants ‘lazy’ GOP lawmaker: Dems not standing for Trump is ‘un-American’ McConnell: ‘Whoever gets to 60 wins’ on immigration GOP state lawmaker seeks to impeach judges after Pa. gerrymandering ruling Overnight Defense: Latest on spending fight – House passes stopgap with defense money while Senate nears two-year budget deal | Pentagon planning military parade for Trump | Afghan war will cost $45B in 2018 Trump speaks with Theresa May after attacking UK health system Overnight Tech: Uber exec says ‘no justification’ for covering up hack | Apple considers battery rebates | Regulators talk bitcoin | SpaceX launches world’s most powerful rocket Mellman: Immigrant hate during US history Hispanic lawmakers blast Kelly for calling some Dreamers ‘lazy’ Overnight Health Care: GOP chair blasts DEA over opioid enforcement | House passes bill to ease ObamaCare calorie rule | Patient groups oppose ‘right to try’ drug bill Senators call for probe into US Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics after abuse scandal Lobbying World Undiagnosed sleep apnea cause of two rail crashes: NTSB Overnight Cybersecurity: Tillerson proposes new cyber bureau at State | Senate bill would clarify cross-border data rules | Uber exec says ‘no justification’ for covering up breach House passes stopgap spending measure with defense money Manchin: Senators should sign pledge not to campaign against each other  Overnight Regulation: EPA sued over water rule delay | House passes bill to ease ObamaCare calorie rule | Regulators talk bitcoin | Patient groups oppose FDA ‘right to try’ bill Pentagon: War in Afghanistan will cost $45 billion in 2018 Put America first and pass infrastructure package Hatch introduces bipartisan bill to clarify cross-border data policies Trump considering new work requirements, raising rent for federally subsidized housing: report Pentagon planning grand military parade for Trump Overnight Energy: US projected to be net energy exporter | Water rule lawsuits roll in | GOP chair challenges cancer agency over pesticides Trump has declared war on our climate — we won’t let him win LA Times parent company to sell paper The Labor Department seems bent on putting profits ahead of workers Trump admin says it’s ‘committed’ to federal family planning program amid delays Lawmakers scold Trump official over Pacific island trust fund Listen: Trump, Congress clash on shutdown Mnuchin wants to know how consumer bureau is handling Equifax breach Biden says he would advise Trump against Mueller interview Quality medical care in rural communities is out of reach for millions Rep. Gutiérrez: ‘Complete betrayal’ if Pelosi backs budget caps deal without DACA Senate leaders say they’re zeroing in on two-year budget deal Biden on Trump’s ‘treason’ comments: ‘He’s a joke’ WATCH: Dems say Trump will look like he has something to hide if he avoids Mueller interview Overnight Finance: Senators near two-year budget deal | Trump would ‘love to see a shutdown’ over immigration | Dow closes nearly 600 points higher after volatile day | Trade deficit at highest level since 2008 | Pawlenty leaving Wall Street group Huckabee Sanders: Dems need to decide if they ‘hate’ Trump ‘more than they love this country’ The case for hiring a federal cyber officer House passes bill to ease menu labeling rules under ObamaCare A path to break the immigration impasse SpaceX launches world’s most powerful rocket Grassley to Sessions: Policy for employees does not comply with the law Forget the Nunes memo — where’s the transparency with Trump’s personal finances? US expands air campaign to northern Afghanistan Rand Paul calls for punishment if Congress can’t reach a long-term budget deal The Fed hammers Wells Fargo, sends a message to the banking sector Dow closes nearly 600 points higher after volatile day White House: ‘We’re not advocating for a shutdown’ Jim Carrey calls for Facebook boycott to protest election interference Trump spokeswoman fires back at Flake: ‘His numbers are in the tank’ Trump likely to approve release of Dem memo: report 40 patient advocacy groups oppose ‘right to try’ drug bill Lawmakers discuss extending expired tax breaks in spending bill How tax competition can threaten marijuana revenue ‘Homeland’ in the Trump era tackles the ‘deep state’ Uber: ‘No justification’ for covering up data breach Tillerson condemns Polish president signing bill on Holocaust speech Ex-RNC chairman Steele: Carter Page still talking to the media ‘because he’s stupid’ Circumstances around Yellen’s departure akin to Greenspan’s Kaine hits Trump over shutdown threat: If you don’t want to work, take some extra ‘executive time’ Menendez to regain spot as top Foreign Relations Dem GOP chairman blasts DEA over reduced opioid enforcement States, greens sue Trump over Obama EPA water rule delay WATCH: Booker says it’s ‘tedious’ reacting to every ‘outrageous’ Trump remark Flake: Trump’s treason comments ‘not normal’ Trump Jr. denies father is racist: Black leaders who criticize all ‘have pictures with him’ Trump called for unity — he didn’t even last a week Poll: Majority opposes border wall with Mexico Supreme Court refuses to immediately hear NC gerrymandering case GOP lawmaker criticizes Trump to his face for inviting shutdown New immigration policy leaves asylum seekers in the lurch Poll: Majority says Trump has tried to obstruct Russia probe Trump: ‘I’d love to see a shutdown’ if Dems don’t meet immigration demands Poll: Most don’t believe illegal immigrants commit more crime President Trump’s head-on approach is changing the way China does business Tillerson proposes new unified bureau at State to focus on cyber Trump to be briefed on Democratic memo Ex-US Olympic gymnastics coach investigated amid new complaints Religious freedom should not eclipse other fundamental rights Accounting for postpartum depression in criminal sentencing is the right move Protecting the special counsel is an American duty Bannon likely to meet next week with Mueller: report Sasse statement: Trump nominee who spread conspiracy theories has a ‘tinfoil hat’ Apple tells senator it may give rebates to consumers who bought iPhone batteries Exporting American energy requires investing in ports Regulators push for ‘coordinated’ approach to bitcoin trading Poll finds declining GOP support for FBI Dem senator questions EPA on stark decline in grant awards Bitcoin is the future, and it’s time for regulators to act accordingly GOP senators turning Trump immigration framework into legislation Amtrak train breaks apart in Maryland US could reinstate security assistance if Pakistan takes ‘decisive’ steps Meghan McCain: Melania is ‘my favorite Trump, by far’ House funding bill includes bipartisan Medicare reforms GOP has begun to reckon with budgetary reality Carter Page told Russian TV he was in ‘a number of meetings’ with Trump Hoyer: DACA deal a long ways off Watch live: White House holds first briefing since GOP memo release Appeals court upholds $25 million Trump University settlement Energy isn’t a horse race, and the government doesn’t pick winners Senate leaders near two-year budget deal to prevent shutdown House bill cuts ObamaCare public health fund by $2.85 billion Dem senator presses FTC to ramp up Equifax hack probe US projected to become net exporter of energy by 2022 Efforts to curb opioid misuse must preserve patient access to medically-necessary opioids House passes landmark bill to overhaul sexual harassment policy on Capitol Hill Poll: Trump unpopularity dragging down two vulnerable California Republicans Joe Kennedy: Biden likely would have defeated Trump GOP honors the Gipper on his birthday with tax bill Kelly says Trump not likely to extend DACA deadline The Hill’s 12:30 Report Trump’s White House hiring strategy: Loyalty over quality Coalition of 44 groups calls for passage of drug pricing bill MSNBC anchor touts ‘girl power’ around market plunge: ‘We didn’t see this when Janet Yellen was’ fed chair Americans deserve the certainty of knowing that the individual tax cuts are permanent Gallup: Number of conservative-leaning states drops to 39 Mattis defends plans for new nuclear capabilities Pawlenty departing Wall Street group as campaign rumors swirl Gay Olympian: Pence is a ‘bad fit’ to lead U.S. delegation McConnell: Senate will vote on House defense bill For the sake of our democracy, politicians must stop bickering White House to release infrastructure proposal Monday House Intel postpones Bannon interview in dispute over questioning California adds new whistleblower protections for legislative staff House rejects effort to condemn lawmaker for demanding ‘Dreamer’ arrests Julián Castro: ‘I have every interest in running’ for president in 2020 Trump: Dems opposing immigration plan support ‘open borders’ Stock slide bites boastful Trump, but rising wages great for GOP Two House Dems accuse Uber of concealing 2016 data breach from FTC Carter Page: I’ve never spoken with Trump ‘any time in my life’ Leadership in Action: The Hill’s Newsmaker Series Contractor awarded $156 million to provide 30 million meals to Puerto Rico only delivered 50,000: report GOP chairman questions US funding for international cancer research agency GOP rep on Afghanistan: ‘Why are we still shedding our soldiers’ blood for pedophiles?’ Trump’s assault on immigrant children must stop Mnuchin: Stock markets are ‘functioning very well’ White House spokesman: Trump has not focused on the stock market Dem lawmaker to Trump: ‘How dare you lecture us about treason’ National Weather Service investigating false tsunami warning Another government shutdown would be great for America In dueling memos, we are seeing President Trump in panic mode Heller campaign slams GOP rival over six-figure nonprofit salary Friend of NFL player killed in crash: He would ‘absolutely not’ want his death politicized Judge rejects Assange’s plea to drop UK arrest warrant If Americans want European-style benefits, they’ll need to accept European taxes Congress: Don’t let 900,000 Americans become uninsured overnight! Mattis to Congress: I’m wasting my time if you don’t pass budget Mark Levin: Clinton colluded with Russia, ‘paid for a warrant’ to surveil Carter Page White House announces 140th annual Easter Egg Roll The Kiplinger legacy reminds us of importance of journalistic integrity Joe Kennedy: Dems need ‘messenger who has credibility with the people we seek’ Trade deficit hits highest level since 2008 Disarmament official: North Korea may be only months away from ability to strike US with nuke Volatile markets: Dow drops 500 points then gains it back Millions should march on DC to defeat Trump Republicans North Korea accuses US of considering preemptive strike Clinton: Best thing about losing in 2016 is getting to see my grandchildren ‘all the time’ GOP lawmaker: Some would say it’s ‘pretty American’ not to clap for something you disagree with Sessions calls for ‘fresh start’ for FBI NY Daily News labels Trump ‘Day Traitor’ for accusing Dems of treason as stock market tanks Trevor Noah: Hannity is ‘Trump’s archbishop of bulls—’ Drug dealers among us: Look for those wearing lab coats or pinstripe suits Trump calls for illegal immigration crackdown after NFL player’s death Conway freezing out experts, relying on political staff in drug policy office: report Scarborough to Trump: ‘Your own lawyers think you are too stupid’ to talk to Mueller Fox’s Napolitano says he hopes Trump releases Dem memo Schiff worried White House will make ‘political redactions’ to Dem memo Seniors — not middlemen — deserve the Medicare Part D discounts GOP rep: Dems’ State of the Union response not ‘treasonous,’ but ‘embarrassing’ Trump evangelical adviser: ‘Jesus himself gave us the flu shot’ Dem: Trump ‘dragged this country deep into the mud of autocracy and dictatorship’ with ‘treason’ comment The Nunes memo’s biggest casualty: Credible congressional oversight White House spokesman: Trump was being ‘tongue-in-cheek’ with treason comments Trump must send Russia powerful message through tougher actions Colbert: Stock market is tired of winning Ivanka Trump to lead presidential delegation for Winter Olympics’ closing ceremony Pence doesn’t rule out meeting with North Korean officials Americans need a ‘stake’ in our union Carter Page: GOP memo ‘worse than I could’ve possibly imagined’ Haitian president: Trump’s ‘s—hole countries’ comments not good for tourism Despite subpoena, Bannon won’t appear before House Intelligence Committee: reports Kim Jong Un: The greatest showman Trump nuclear posture outlines reasoned steps to ensure deterrence after years of neglect IG poised to reignite war over FBI’s Clinton case Listen: Tumbling stocks wipe out market gains this year The Memo: Trump doubles down amid some GOP doubts Longtime Clinton confidant blames Comey for 2016 loss Republican agenda clouded by division A Dem for defense Citizenship question drives uncertainty over 2020 census Joe Lieberman: We’re well beyond partisanship, our national government has lost civility