The Hill Articles: June 13, 2018

MSNBC reporter: Detained immigrant children ‘effectively incarcerated’ in Texas facility GOP chairwoman: Anyone who doesn’t support Trump ‘will be making a mistake’ Chris Cuomo clashes with Corey Stewart over ties to white nationalists Graham to Corker: ‘You don’t care about the Republican Party because you’re leaving’ Ukraine politician says Mueller focused on Cohen during questioning British political operatives were in contact with Russian ambassador while meeting with Trump: report Sessions defends firing Comey, warns DOJ report could prompt more terminations CBS: Sanders may leave White House at end of year Trump on relationship with G7 leaders: It wasn’t ‘rocky,’ it was great House committee approves spending bill that would boost IRS funding Lawmakers prep for coming wave of self-driving cars Markets shrug off Trump trade war AT&T victory sets stage for wave of new mergers Overnight Health Care — Sponsored by PCMA — Dems want answers on DOJ ObamaCare decision Sanders gets best reception at early 2020 audition GOP immigration compromise faces more hurdles in House Immigration compromise underlines right’s clout Trump: If Russia were in G-7 I could ask Putin ‘to do things that are good for the world’ Security experts warn hackers will target Americans traveling to Russia for World Cup Budowsky: Americans love Canada, not Kim National Review calls for Pruitt to be replaced Trump on Chinese president serving ‘for life’: ‘That’s pretty good’ North Korea is not Americas biggest security threat — childhood obesity is Education Department shed more than 550 positions under DeVos: report Trump brushes off Kim’s human rights record, saying a lot of others have done ‘bad things’ Overnight Defense: Trump defends summit results | GOP chairman tries to clarify canceled war games | House panel advances $674.6B defense bill | Saudis begin Yemen offensive Hillicon Valley: DHS gets new cyber chief | White House warns lawmakers not to block ZTE deal | White nationalists find home on Google Plus | Comcast outbids Disney for Fox | Anticipation builds for report on FBI Clinton probe New polls show Dem leading Republican in Ohio governor’s race President of Catholic bishops group calls policy separating migrant families ‘immoral’ UN approves resolution blaming Israel for Gaza violence Trump tightens grip on GOP Apple to close iPhone security loophole used by law enforcement On North Korea, it’s time for Congress to step up GOP senator fails to kill provision blocking Trump’s ZTE deal Sessions moves to protect houses of worship from discrimination On The Money: Fed raises rates, signals two more hikes | Senate panel to grill Ross on Trump tariffs | Bank regulator fails to find industry-wide fraud after Wells Fargo | Comcast makes big bid for 21st Century Fox | Kudlow out of the hospital A self-inflicted wound to judicial independence White House was in talks with Manchin to lead Veterans Affairs: report Overnight Energy: Pruitt faces new criticism from conservatives | GOP senator says Pruitt may need to resign | Group running ads against Pruitt | Courts deal blow to EPA on Clean Air Act In 2018 midterms, Democrats must stop sidelining abortion Graham jokes about Corker: GOP would have to be organized to be a cult Senate panel to hold hearing on Trump tariffs next week House GOP chairman backs Trump’s move to halt military exercises with South Korea Employee sues solar company over harassment, ‘white only’ clubhouse Holder redistricting group backs lawsuits for 3 additional majority-black congressional districts Former Pentagon official: Trump ending war games a ‘pretty substantial concession’ CNN head, a frequent Trump target, renews contract through 2020: report Facebook gives state breakdown of users affected in Cambridge Analytica scandal ACLU: Masterpiece Cakeshop ruling was a victory for the First Amendment, not the bakery San Francisco elects first black woman mayor Democrats seek to restrict gun rights by targeting financial institutions House conservatives introduce resolution calling on DOJ to provide key documents on 2016 Comcast offers $65 billion cash bid for 21st Century Fox Undocumented immigrant says feds took daughter during breastfeeding Trump: No discussion of troop drawdown during North Korea summit Trump hits McCaskill over ‘luxurious private jet’ use during her RV tour A presidential self-pardon would make the Constitution meaningless Toyota invests $1 billion in Southeast Asia ride-hailing company Medicare Trustees report shows the harmful consequences of Republican policies Stephen Miller: White House expects to back both GOP immigration bills Man indicted for threatening Bernie Sanders, March for Our Lives protesters GOP senator floats Pruitt’s resignation MSNBC host cracks up listening to Trump’s remarks about putting hotel in North Korea Courts deal blow to EPA over Clean Air Act Dozens of protests on Trump policy separating immigrant families planned for Thursday Our police deserve to be protected, but Congress proposes wrong idea Franklin Graham criticizes Trump policy of separating families at border House panel rejects war authorization sunset it passed last year Florida police officer resigns after video showed him using racial slur Arizona state lawmaker: Immigration is ‘existential threat’ to US Arizona GOP Senate candidate walks back past support for ‘fringe’ candidate Paul Nehlen White House warns Congress against trying to block ZTE deal Antarctic ice melting at accelerated pace, study finds Trump Jr. slams ‘racist’ attack on Fox News host Sherrod Brown tops GOP challenger by 17 points in Ohio Senate poll Former Ambassador thinks North Korea will be ‘forthcoming as possible’ after historic talks Can the Afghan cease-fire pave the way for peace? Ex-Senate Intel aide pleads not guilty in leak case House panel approves $674.6B Pentagon spending bill What Buffett and Dimon get right and wrong on short-sighted finance Republicans propose penalties for states that oppose offshore drilling The Strzok-Page texts are enough to make us want less transparency in government — not more NJ governor signs new gun control laws Developer says it will keep selling school shooting game despite backlash Flake blasts Trump over ‘baffling, inexplicable attacks’ on allies In GOP primaries, Trump can hurt someone, but can he help? Poll: Democrats lead GOP by 6 on generic House ballot Former GOP judge says he now opposes voter ID laws after studying history Pence to be greeted by ‘Big Gay Dance Party’ in Ohio Unions sue Trump over orders making it easier to fire federal workers Poll: Half of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of North Korea after summit Bill Clinton’s novel sees fastest fiction sales in two years Insurance experts: ObamaCare mandate repeal driving premium increases US national security is not dependent on the outcome of the summit Fighting back against the opioid crisis Pompeo criticizes ‘insulting and ridiculous and, frankly, ludicrous’ question Bank regulator: Review after Wells Fargo scandal failed to find industry-wide fraud Alan Greenspan: Notion that foreigners are ripping us off is ‘nonsense’ Dem senator: Trump at G-7 made me ‘embarrassed for our country’ Fed raises interest rates again as unemployment nears record lows A politically weaponized FBI is nothing new, but plenty dangerous GOP baseball team coach asked Trump to attend game on anniversary of shooting Rob Reiner thinks Joe Biden could help save Democrats in 2020 Saudi-led coalition launches attack on Yemen port despite US warnings Dem senators move to halt potential US troop withdrawal from S. Korea The world may be a safer place than the one you see on the news Pence on Trump-Kim summit: ‘It takes courage to make peace’ Dem senator questions NHTSA on vehicle fires Bitcoin prices were manipulated: study Kudlow released from hospital after heart attack The Trump-Kim summit advances a unique rapprochement Pruitt faces resistance from ethanol groups during midwest trips Senate Judiciary urges response to sexual harassment in federal courts New Jersey’s disastrous decision to resurrect ObamaCare’s individual mandate Lobbyist turned wine blogger vetting UN, State personnel for loyalty to Trump: report Liberal groups, unions urge lawmakers to oppose second round of Trump tax cuts Director Rob Reiner says mainstream media failed America during 2016 election The Hill’s 12:30 Report Senate committee to vote on bill tackling maternal death rates next week Criminal justice reform in the era of reality TV-style government GAO to look into Trump’s reduction of carbon social costs Watchdog group: Sarin, chlorine ‘very likely used’ in 2017 strikes in Syria California’s ‘Dynamex’ decision spells doom for state’s businesses and freelancers The importance of answering the citizenship question on the census House Dems demand answers from HHS on DOJ’s ObamaCare decision High school coaches who died in Parkland shooting to receive ESPY awards Senate GOP campaign arm has no plans to endorse Republican nominee in Virginia Mueller requests 150 blank subpoenas in Manafort case Trump gave summit serious effort and now North Korea must decide Conservative group launches ad calling on Trump to fire Pruitt Fox’s Ingraham calls for Trump to fire Pruitt: ‘GOTTA GO’ Pompeo ‘hopeful’ North Korea will move toward denuclearization in Trump’s first term Imprisoned ex-Detroit mayor pleads for pardon, clemency from Trump Two Norwegian lawmakers nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize After the Singapore summit pageantry, work still required Maine votes to keep ranked-choice voting system Corker: GOP becoming ‘cult-like’ on Trump Sanders: Trump has a ‘demagogic desire to divide this country’ Ivana weighs in on Trump: ‘His only weakness is the Big Mac’ Warren: GOP tax bill is ‘evidence of corruption in Congress’ Pruitt had aide, GOP donors help wife find job: report Conway: Some White House press members using ‘cable news cojones’ to oppose Trump Ex-Navy analyst: Trump’s ‘speed date’ with Kim doesn’t make nuclear threat go away The multiemployer pension crisis Cohen likely to cooperate with federal prosecutors: report FEMA scrambles to hire response force as hurricane season looms Giuliani’s son gets West Wing access revoked: report Ex-US special envoy: Trump dismissing North Korea as nuclear threat is ‘unwise’ Accountability, demand for democracy drive leadership changes in Africa Booker: Americans should be ‘deeply disturbed’ by direction of their country New DHS office to revoke citizenship of naturalized Americans who lie on applications Trump taps Hill veteran for White House environment job Judge blocks Illinois town’s assault weapons ban: report Theresa May set to press EU for enhanced Russian sanctions CNN contrasts Fox personalities’ praise for Trump-Kim summit with past criticism of Obama With the economy humming, you can expect the Fed to hike rates Congress should continue to use proven financial leverage to help those who need it most Poll suggests Democratic voters are more engaged than Republicans Inflation rises at fastest pace in six years Ex-Capitol Hill aide shares political lessons from soccer From Singapore, skepticism and hope Texas Sen. Ted Cruz isn’t looking to become the next Supreme Court pick Trump calls ‘fake news’ the country’s biggest enemy ‘Daily Show’ compares Hannity praising Trump for Korea summit to his criticism of Obama Mueller releases new evidence that Manafort ran unregistered lobbying campaign for Ukraine Florida man gets 8 months in prison for threatening Muslim family Former Virginia lieutenant governor: This is not the GOP I once knew and loved Chris Hayes asks GOP lawmaker about criticism of Obama and praise for Trump Can Trump pardon himself? Constitution leaves it open Rosenstein to ask House to investigate committee staff: report Krystal and Buck wrap first ‘Rising’ episode Hill.TV’s Jamal Simmons and Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA talk elections Cohen telling friends he’s expecting to be arrested soon: report Rob Reiner talks President Donald Trump and latest movie ‘Shock and Awe’ Former Envoy to North Korea Joseph Detrani talks historic summit Mueller’s public image sinks to all-time low in new poll Let’s have a worthy debate about sea level rise Pelosi, Dems hammer GOP for ‘derailing’ DACA debate GOP lawmaker retweets prominent British neo-Nazi HillTV’s Buck Sexton speaks with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Welcome to Rising, June 13th Trump eyes oil prices: ‘OPEC is at it again’ Krystal Ball and Buck Sexton on what you need to know North Korea state media reporting Trump agreed to lift sanctions Rising: June 13, 2018 Let’s not pour gasoline on the marijuana legalization dumpster fire Trump: Stewart has ‘major chance’ of beating Kaine in Virginia Boehner: Federal government should not interfere in recreational marijuana decisions Trump congratulates Sanford challenger for win in SC For 48 states, flood insurance is a terrible deal Brothel owner wins GOP primary in Nevada Trump: ‘We save a fortune by not doing war games’ Trump: ‘There is no longer a nuclear threat from North Korea’ North America wins 2026 bid to host World Cup after lobbying from Trump Trump’s Education Department steps up to defend student privacy The Hill’s Morning Report — Ryan dodges disaster on immigration The world should welcome Trump’s bold move to engage Kim Jong Un Senate Dems want watchdog to probe if SEC official tried to pressure bank on gun policies Trump administration’s hypocritical immigration policies demand public outrage Anticipation builds for report on FBI’s Clinton probe The Memo: Summit gives Trump political boost — with risks Equal pay for women elusive 55 years after landmark law White nationalists, Nazis find new space for racism Ernst, Fischer to square off for leadership post Donovan, Grimm face off in Trump-dominated primary Trump loyalty tests, surging number of women winners defines Tuesday’s election results Danny Tarkanian wins Nevada GOP congressional primary Laxalt, Sisolak to face off in Nevada governor’s race Sanford defeated in primary defined by support for Trump