The Hill Articles: June 7, 2018

Former Senate Intel aide indicted in DOJ leak case Former head of rogue Baltimore police unit sentenced to 25 years in prison Sessions explains to Congress rationale for not defending ObamaCare Trump to leave G-7 summit early, travel directly to Singapore Stormy Daniels’s former attorney files defamation suit against her Justice Department seizes reporter’s phone, email records in leak probe: report House passes Trump’s plan to claw back $15 billion in spending Former Navy sailor pardoned by Trump says he shouldn’t be subject to different standard than Hillary Clinton Trudeau denies ‘negative interactions’ after editorial resurfaces alleging he mishandled female reporter in 2000 Dozens of police officers sued by Pulse nightclub shooting victims US deficit surges to $530 billion in May: CBO Trump ramps up feud with Canada, France ahead of G-7 summit Top British diplomat on Trump: There is a ‘method in his madness’ Justice Dept. argues key parts of ObamaCare are unconstitutional Top British diplomat: Pompeo asked me to help dismantle North Korean nuke Hillicon Valley: Deal reached on ZTE, but lawmakers look to block it | New encryption bill | Dems push Ryan for net neutrality vote | Google vows it won’t use AI for weapons Alabama state lawmaker arrested over alleged Medicare reimbursement scheme EPA staffers say Pruitt sent them on errands to get snack food: report Multiple flights delayed after Boy Scout brings toy grenade to airport Overnight Defense: Trump hopes to normalize relations with North Korea | Senate defense bill would limit help for Saudis in Yemen | US to honor temporary Taliban ceasefire McDonald’s plans corporate layoffs as part of restructure To discourage illegal drug importation — give punishments that fit the crimes Fox News poll gives Dems 9-point edge on generic ballot Trump blasts Macron, Trudeau ahead of G-7 summit Iowa court rules in favor of transgender women, strikes down Medicaid ban on covering surgery DOJ investigating ex-Senate Intel staffer for leaking information Internal White House study found Trump tariffs will hurt US economic growth: report Iowa student killed after being deported to Mexico Menendez calls for IG probe into German ambassador’s controversial remarks Transportation secretary defends brother-in-law’s nomination to lead pension agency Google says its AI won’t be used for weapons, surveillance Overnight Finance: US reaches deal with ZTE | Lawmakers look to block it | Trump blasts Macron, Trudeau ahead of G-7 | Mexico files WTO complaint Congress must act as investment fiduciary battle shifts to states NY school district eliminates homework for elementary students Overnight Energy: Pruitt used security detail to run errands | Dems want probe into Pruitt’s Chick-fil-A dealings | Yellowstone superintendent says he was forced out Minneapolis police ending low-level marijuana stings ICE to transfer 1,600 detainees to federal prisons Overnight Health Care — Sponsored by PCMA — New White House ad campaign targets opioid addiction US returns Christopher Columbus letter to Spain after determining it was stolen Closing coal plants is reducing premature births — immediately Ryan remarks on Trump ‘spygate’ leave conservatives fuming DOJ to release report on Clinton probe next week Dems seek watchdog probe into Pruitt’s Chick-fil-A dealings MSNBC’s Joy Reid accused of threatening ‘physical violence’ by former radio co-host House committees set joint hearing date on DOJ report on Clinton probe Virginia governor signs Medicaid expansion into law Tennessee store puts ‘No Gays Allowed’ sign back up after Supreme Court cake ruling Taxpayers and consumers alike should cheer defeat of the farm bill Georgia county official takes oath of office on Malcolm X autobiography Spokeswoman: Melania Trump hasn’t ‘discussed her thoughts’ with Giuliani White House spokesman: Philadelphia mayor’s victory dance after sanctuary city ruling is ‘disgusting’ Pompeo: Giuliani ‘doesn’t speak for the administration’ on North Korea North America is unprepared for the jobs of tomorrow GOP chairman seeks Obama-era communications, docs on Russian interference Arizona court rules against business that turned away same-sex couple Giuliani: Trump won’t do Mueller interview without seeing docs on informant Poll: More Democrats than Republicans say US would benefit from more elected women Dems request threat assessment over Trump’s cellphone usage Education inequity is holding back American potential Report: EU preparing to fine Google over Android practices Top finisher in San Francisco mayor’s race trails due to ranked voting CountryTime pledges to pay fines of kids whose lemonade stands get shut down for operating without permit Macron on Trump’s clash with Europe: No leader is forever California: Ground zero for the 2018 midterms Facebook bug made millions of users’ default settings public Congress must defend role in international trade Stormy Daniels releases new perfume called ‘Truth’ Lawmakers target ZTE, Huawei in defense bill ‘Building blocks’ for life discovered in 3-billion-year-old organic matter on Mars Lawmakers don their seersucker for annual tradition Federal judge hears arguments about Trump and Emoluments Clause Megyn Kelly defends Stormy Daniels: ‘Being an adult film star does not make you a liar’ Don’t scrap environmentally responsible overseas investment with reckless Senate BUILD Act Trump says he’d invite Kim to US if summit goes well Lawmakers scrutinize Google, Twitter’s relationship with Chinese phone makers Trump hopes to normalize relations with North Korea Jeb Bush: ‘I can’t imagine having to attack someone to make yourself look strong’ Yellowstone superintendent says Trump administration is replacing him Watch live: Pompeo holds White House press briefing As demagogues squawk, clock is ticking on Social Security Pruitt used security detail to search for his favorite lotion: report CBO: Revised rescissions bill would only save $1.1 billion We could save some lives with reforms that gun owners would support EPA to consider changing how it weighs costs, benefits of regulations Pelosi: ‘Medicare for All’ should be ‘evaluated’ if Dems win House Ikea to ban single-use plastic from stores and restaurants Poll: Slim majority has negative opinion of Roseanne Hispanic evangelicals are using their voices to fight for immigration reform George Soros is part owner of Triple Crown contender Justify Cuomo introduces bill to expand gun seizures from students Senate defense bill includes limits on US support for Saudi campaign in Yemen South Dakota sheriff fires deputy who defeated him in reelection bid Dem presses Trump to get ‘Buy American’ provisions into water bill Poll: Majority says NFL players taking a knee isn’t unpatriotic The Russian journalist who faked his own death just gave Putin more ammo — not less Mexico initiates WTO dispute, following Canada, EU Trump on golfing during North Korea summit: ‘I’d love to, but no’ Spanish royals to visit White House this month CDC: Suicide rates on the rise in almost every state How much value has Donald Trump really added to American economy? Watch live: Trump holds news conference with Japanese prime minister Trump: Rodman not invited to North Korea summit Pirro has told Trump aides she’s interested in Sessions’s job: report Trump: ‘Don’t have to prepare very much’ for North Korea summit The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Sponsored by NSSF — GOP staves off immigration revolt, for now | US reaches deal on ZTE Congress must address the plight of legal immigrant children Congress should take a lesson on civility from the Supreme Court GOP staves off immigration revolt — for now Rubio: ZTE a greater threat than steel from Argentina and Europe Kindergartners sing about lockdowns in ‘jarring’ nursery rhyme Utah’s leaders try to control Endangered Species Act, take lazy way on traffic planning Senate Dems press Ryan to hold net neutrality vote Senators introduce bipartisan bill to protect state laws on marijuana There is no blue wave in California Three Arkansas companies say they’ll close if Trump doesn’t give them exemption from steel tariffs Flake lashes out at Trump: We’re at the beginning ‘of a full-scale trade war’ Obama-era Treasury secretary: Tax law will make bipartisan deficit-reduction talks harder Dem candidate for Maryland governor airs first campaign ad ever with same-sex kiss Act like a spy, talk like a spy, they’ll call you an informant Trump: When will people start thanking me for firing Comey? CrossFit fires exec who called LGBTQ pride a ‘sin’ Washington Capitals player plans to skip White House visit if team wins Stanley Cup Trump lawyers ask for sealed filings on Cohen investigation Graham ‘not buying’ Giuliani claim that Mueller is trying to frame president Japan’s prime minister retweets, then deletes Trump’s attack on Flake Brzezinski says Trump complains he can’t watch porn in White House PETA to sue USDA to obtain records on animal welfare enforcement White House spokesman: Reports Trump would skip G-7 made us laugh The last thing America’s dairy farmers need is a trade war with Mexico Trump: Don’t let Dems’ IT worker, Wasserman Schultz ‘off the hook’ More than 100 bipartisan lawmakers urge Pruitt to scrap ‘secret science’ rule US military to honor temporary Taliban cease-fire during Ramadan White House to launch ad campaign on opioid addiction Poll: Health care a top issue for voters ahead of midterms Putin promises to ‘contribute to the success’ of Trump meeting with Kim Vets face many challenges when they return home, finding a job shouldn’t be one of them The right regulation will protect American savers and investors Trump rips Flake: How could he ‘think about running’ for office again? Warriors head coach blasts Trump for holding ‘military singalong’ instead of meeting Eagles Lawmakers renew push to preempt state encryption laws Rogue House Republicans are preparing to grant amnesty to 3.2 million illegal aliens Trump’s ‘isn’t it ironic’ tweet prompts Twitter comparisons to Alanis Morissette song Voters split on Mueller probe: poll Top 50 journalists followed by CEOs on Twitter include Ross Sorkin, Swisher, Bartiromo Mika Brzezinski: Giuliani a ‘misogynistic fool’ for Stormy Daniels comments GOP Rep. Gaetz rips Paul Ryan over his remarks about Trump Colorado governor signs law to let school nurses treat students with medical marijuana Coal mogul offered 6 suggested executive orders to Trump Politicians’ heads still buried deep in sand as entitlement crisis nears White House asked Pruitt not to eat lunch at West Wing mess hall so often: report Trump blasts Mueller probe for bias $2.5 billion in solar projects canceled or frozen after Trump solar panel tariffs: report Avenatti calls Giuliani an ‘absolute pig’ over Stormy Daniels comment Renewable energy jobs on the ballot Study: HUD proposal would raise rents for poor by 20 percent Kaepernick lawyers to subpoena Trump, Pence as part of NFL collusion case: report Bolton has not yet called a top-level meeting on Trump-North Korea summit: report US seeks to forcibly release American ISIS suspect in Syria Trump: ‘Ironic’ that Mueller pushes ‘witch hunt’ ahead of G-7, N. Korea summit Neither reckless nor improper: Central Americans’ search for safety Federal judge advances ACLU lawsuit challenging separation of parents, children at border Time envisions Trump in crown, robe: ‘King me’ Ex-Fox News analyst who quit network ‘convinced’ Putin has ‘grip’ on Trump Commerce Department announces deal with ZTE ObamaCare is on its deathbed — but Democrats are still scheming Unexpectedly, Congress has begun to make bipartisan progress Pennsylvania governor to sign law requiring students take civics test Congress must rein in White House economic national security powers Poll: Trump job approval up 4 points Judge rules EPA must provide evidence used for Pruitt’s climate change claims Poll: Almost half of voters more likely to pick candidate who would be check on Trump Trump throws ZTE a lifeline as part of broader China strategy DOJ to show top lawmakers documents on FBI source on Trump campaign Poll: Dems hold 10-point lead over GOP on generic House ballot The Hill’s Morning Report — Sponsored by PhRMA — Some GOP lawmakers reject script on Trump Kneeling players betray the moral meaning of America HSAs expansion is a key to health care freedom Lawmakers push for role in North Korea talks as Iran scars linger Despite Trump’s anti-abortion polices, the number of abortions aren’t decreasing Republicans seek Plan B on midterm messaging ZTE spends big in fight against ban McConnell will ask Cornyn to stay on GOP leadership team