The Hill Articles: July 16, 2018

Showtime says Sacha Baron Cohen did not dress as ‘disabled veteran’ Shocking summit with Putin caps off Trump’s turbulent Europe trip GOP lambasts Trump over performance in Helsinki Trump stuns the world at Putin summit Local GOP leader in Ohio resigns over Trump-Putin summit Former Trump aide says he canceled CNN appearance over ‘atrocious’ Helsinki coverage IRS reduces donor reporting rules for some tax-exempt groups NYPD moves forward with disciplinary proceedings in Eric Garner’s death: report Trump: ‘Phony witch hunt’ drove wedge between US, Russia Lawmakers to take aim at urban, rural broadband divide Hannity praises Trump on Putin press conference: ‘You were very strong’ Mass. Dems push bill to ban ‘gay panic’ and ‘trans panic’ legal defenses NY Daily News cover following Helsinki summit shows Trump shooting Uncle Sam Freedom Caucus lawmakers call on DOJ to probe Rosenstein allegations House GOP questions FBI lawyer for second day Cohen backs up intelligence community after Trump casts doubt on Russian meddling Overnight Defense: Washington reeling from Trump, Putin press conference GOP senator: Senate should be ‘disgusted’ by Helsinki summit Schwarzenegger: Trump looked like a ‘little wet noodle’ during Putin press conference Chris Wallace asks Putin why so many of his political enemies ‘end up dead’ House GOP reverses, cancels vote on Dem bill to abolish ICE Overnight Health Care: Over 7,000 fail to meet Medicaid work rules in Arkansas | Judge temporarily halts deportations of reunited families | GOP chair in talks over restarting ObamaCare payments Tucker Carlson: Mexico has interfered in US elections ‘more successfully’ than Russia Feehery: The long game Reigning in the opaque practices of PBMs and payers is long overdue Press: Whose side is Trump on? Putin calls 2016 interference claims ‘ridiculous,’ but says only facts were leaked Putin: ‘It would never occur to anyone’ that Trump would run for president Hillicon Valley: Trump denies Russian meddling at presser with Putin | Republicans join in criticism of Trump | FCC chief rejects Sinclair-Tribune merger | Uber faces probe over gender discrimination | Social media execs headed to Capitol Flake to introduce resolution countering Trump’s Russia summit rhetoric France soccer star to donate all of his World Cup earnings to charity: report Putin refuses to look at Mueller indictment during Fox News interview Rubio: Trump’s remarks on Russian election meddling ‘not accurate’ Senate panel to vote Thursday on Trump’s pick to lead IRS Hill Pollster Average: July 16, 2018 On The Money: US files complaints at WTO | House leaders get deal to boost biz investment | Mnuchin says US will consider Iran sanctions waivers | FCC deals blow to Sinclair-Tribune merger Hillary Clinton: ‘Now we know’ which team Trump plays for Providing opportunity is the key to lifting families out of poverty Romney: Trump’s remarks at Putin summit ‘disgraceful and detrimental to democratic principles’ Firm indicted in Russia probe accuses Mueller of creating ‘make believe’ crime Overnight Energy: Koch backs bill opposing carbon taxes | Lawmakers look to Interior budget to block offshore drilling | EPA defends FOIA process Biden: Trump, Putin presser was ‘beneath the dignity’ of the presidency Five takeaways from Trump’s jaw-dropping performance with Putin Robert Mueller’s public approval has declined, does it matter? Gingrich: Putin press conference was ‘most serious mistake’ of Trump’s presidency Fox News analyst: U.S. working with Putin on cybersecurity is like ‘inviting criminal to help solve crime’ Comey: ‘Patriots need to stand up and reject’ Trump’s behavior John Kerry: Trump ‘surrendered lock, stock and barrel’ to Putin’s deceptions Koch backs House measure opposing carbon taxes Trump pulls off trifecta of disruption on European trip GOP chairman in talks with Trump officials on restarting key ObamaCare payments Full interview: U.S. Census Bureau’s Benjamin Gurrentz on why Millennials are choosing to put off marriage Blame Congress for immigration inaction that jeopardizes American agriculture Full interview: Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations John Negroponte talks about Donald Trump and Russia Fox News’s John Roberts: Consensus is Trump ‘threw the US under the bus’ Polling editor: Mueller indictments prove Russia interfered in US election Indictments show the need for Mueller investigation to continue Full interview: Author Jeff Pegues talks Russia’s 2016 interference and what it means for the future Full interview: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) talks about Donald Trump and the Russia investigation Morrisey accuses Manchin of ‘lying’ to Trump, attacks ‘liberal’ record Senate GOP poised to break record on Trump’s court picks EPA defends FOIA policy after criticism Dem senator calls for ‘permanent’ price cuts at Pfizer GOP lawmaker: Trump is ‘getting played by’ a former KGB agent Trump fires back at criticism of Putin press conference Swalwell: Trump delaying end of Russia probe with refusal to testify McConnell: Russians are not our friends House Judiciary Dem says it’s premature to talk about Trump impeachment Lawsuit alleges USA Diving ignored sexual abuse of divers Uber being investigated over gender discrimination: report Pollster: Surveys should ask about Russian ‘interference’ in US politics, ‘meddling sounds like your grandmother’ Top general pushes back on reports US ready for direct talks with Taliban CVS fires 2 employees after white manager calls police on black customer Next recession won’t be a calamity, but recovery won’t be rosy either Watchdog: First lady spokeswoman may have violated Hatch Act with ‘MAGA’ tweet Schumer: GOP must push back against Trump on Russia House leaders strike bipartisan deal to boost business investment Who watches the ‘watchdog?’ It’s time for accountability for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Russian woman charged with acting as Kremlin agent, ‘infiltrating organizations’ Top Dems urge Trump officials to reverse suspension of ObamaCare payments 2020 Dems slam Trump over Putin presser Why did it take so long for Trump to drain the swamp of Pruitt? Negroponte: Most important issue for Trump and Russia is ‘holding firm’ on Ukraine Ex-president of Estonia: ‘I would have been impeached’ if I behaved like Trump at summit More than 7,000 fail to meet Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas Senate Dems rip Trump after Putin news conference Top U.S. intel official defends ‘fact-based’ conclusion on Russia meddling Yet another ObamaCare problem needs to be cleaned up by Trump Ex-UN envoy on Trump: Challenge is figuring out ‘how much does he mean of what he says’ GOP lawmaker accuses Brennan of being member of Communist Party Drudge Report: ‘Putin dominates’ Trump in Helsinki Lewandowski: Trump-Putin meeting advances goal of world peace GOP Intel chairman: Trump should recognize Putin lies GOP Illinois governor extends waiting periods for all gun purchases Ocasio-Cortez floating progressive sub-caucus Stolen plutonium still missing after more than a year: report Ex-cyber officials demand to know security measures for 2020 Census Gen. Kelly should resign in protest after Trump praises Putin in Finland St. Paul City Council candidate arrested after allegedly sharing topless photo of wife on campaign website Federal judge rules in favor of bondholders on Puerto Rico debt McCain: Trump performance ‘disgraceful’ NY to investigate allegations of tenant harassment by Kushner Cos. Polling editor: Increased support for Russia among Republicans is ‘disturbing’ Corker: Trump made US look ‘like a pushover’ Pelosi: ‘The Russians have something on the president’ Foxconn project underscores the threat to property rights Dictionary.com shares definition of ‘traitor’ after Trump press conference with Putin GOP strategist to Trump’s Russia ambassador: ‘Resign if you have any honor’ CNN correspondent: Trump-Putin meeting should be called ‘surrender summit’ Pollster: Age impacts attitudes on US-Russian relations Judge temporarily halts Trump admin from deporting reunited families Ryan: ‘The president must appreciate that Russia is not our ally’ Senate Dems lock in $30 million in TV airtime More than 50 Dem House challengers outraise GOP incumbents President Trump is tougher on Russia in 18 months than Obama in eight years Schumer: Does Putin have ‘damaging information’ on Trump? Daughter of US ambassador to Russia criticizes Trump over press conference with Putin Author: Obama didn’t want to look political on Russian investigation Former CIA director Brennan urges Pompeo, Bolton, Kelly to resign following ‘treasonous’ Trump-Putin summit Dem lawmaker: Putin will take Trump’s attack on Mueller probe as ‘green light’ to interfere in 2018 Tariffs on imports of Canadian newsprint strike another blow to America’s struggling newspapers Meghan McCain ‘horrified’ after Trump’s press conference with Putin: I’m proud Putin ‘hates my dad’ Hill.TV’s Krystal Ball: President Trump won’t stand up for America What America’s Thinking: July 16, 2018 Russia proved it is the greatest threat to our democracy CNN, NBC, Fox personalities slam Trump over performance at Putin press conference Graham: Trump should check Putin’s soccer ball for listening devices Dem pollster: Trump, Fox ‘reinforce each other’ Neil Cavuto: Trump press conference with Putin was ‘disgusting’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump denies Russian interference at presser with Putin US files trade cases at WTO against five trading partners GOP senator slams Trump’s Russia remarks as ‘bizarre and flat-out wrong’ Ex-RNC chairman: Trump sounded like an ‘asset’ next to his ‘handler’ Putin on high gas prices: There is ‘space for cooperation here’ Flake: Trump’s comments at press conference ‘shameful’ Ex-CIA director calls Trump’s press conference with Putin ‘treasonous’ Lawmakers aim to use spending bill to block offshore drilling Trump versus Putin: A new sheriff is in the White House Krystal Ball: Mueller is the one standing up for our country, not Trump Trump refuses to denounce Russian involvement in election at joint presser with Putin Anderson Cooper calls Trump performance at news conference wth Putin ‘disgraceful’ Why does Congress keep playing political games on FBI oversight? Putin says he wanted Trump to beat Clinton Trump: Mueller probe ‘is a disaster,’ has strained US relations with Russia Rand Paul to travel to Russia after downplaying election meddling Mnuchin says US will consider Iran oil sanctions waivers: report FCC chair rejects Sinclair-Tribune merger Implementation of a ‘universal basic income’ program would be a disaster Unshackle private capital to deliver Sustainable Development Goals Former top US diplomat: Trump went into Britain ‘like a lion, came out like a lamb’ Putin denies interference in US election at meeting with Trump Marriage now a symbol of class status in US, says demographic researcher Group asks court to force agencies to release Kavanaugh files Dem senator says it’s ‘likely’ Putin has something on Trump WeWork will stop serving meat at company events in effort to reduce environmental impact Reporter removed from Trump-Putin press conference after apparent protest House and Senate farm bills set contrasting visions for SNAP program Conservative publisher: Trump and CNN have a ‘mutually beneficial relationship’ Overwhelming majority of Trump supporters sees MS-13 as a threat to US: poll A professor’s call to shut down our nation’s universities Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate rips his own parents for donations to Dems In Kenya, Obama calls on leaders to celebrate diversity of tribes New Hampshire governor signs controversial voting bill Ex-CIA chief tears into Trump for one-on-one meeting with Putin: What is he hiding? Walking a mile in Trump’s shoes on trade policy Ex-Russia ambassador: Trump’s approach is ‘blame America first’ ‘Proud Boys’ run out of LA bar by democratic socialists calling them ‘fascist’ It’s time to confirm the US Export-Import Bank Board for our economic security FBI official overseeing election-meddling task force leaves agency: report Former ambassador: Putin likely viewed Trump’s phone call earlier this year as sign of ‘weakness’ Adidas to only use recycled plastics in its products by 2024 Chevron deference doctrine should not be a factor in Kavanaugh confirmation process ‘Fox & Friends’ host: ‘I don’t understand’ Trump tweet blaming US for bad Russia relations Migrant parents say separations from children make ‘us feel like we are dead’ ‘Art of the Deal’ co-author on Trump: ‘We are in a true emergency’ Congress must fix this tax code error to boost economic growth Russian media defend Trump ahead of Putin summit: report Watch live: Trump holds joint news conference with Putin To freeze ‘summer melt’ in its tracks, Congress must fix the FAFSA Trump and Putin should be talking about cyber weapons and social media instead of nuclear weapons China challenges US tariffs at WTO EU presses China to open up economy, avoid trade war Trump didn’t want note-taker in Putin meeting to avoid leaks: report Trump can beat Putin — and his critics in the media Muslims running for office in record numbers: report US puts business ahead of children’s health Trump: ‘Getting along with Russia is a good thing’ ‘Trump baby’ blimp used in UK protests may be heading to New Jersey Poll: Older Arizona voters favor Trump GOP lawmaker calls on Trump to declare Russia ‘the enemy of America’ ahead of Putin summit Mexican president-elect pledges to cut his own salary Gun control advocates are hyperventilating over Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination British diving expert considers legal action against Elon Musk for calling him ‘pedo guy’ Trump meets Putin after blaming US for bad relations Trump: NATO summit was ‘truly great’ Five reforms to improve Washington’s broken policymaking Russian foreign ministry on Trump ‘witch hunt’ tweet: ‘We agree’ German foreign minister: We can no longer fully rely on the US after Trump declared EU a ‘foe’ The Hill’s Morning Report — Trump, Putin meet under cloud of Mueller’s Russia indictments Scotland’s first minister leads nation’s biggest-ever LGBT Pride event This week: GOP mulls vote on ‘abolish ICE’ legislation Juan Williams: Putin wins as GOP spins Judd Gregg: Trump needs more than pure instinct on China The Helsinki summit: 5 things Trump must discuss with Putin Trump rips Obama hours before summit with Putin