The Hill Articles: March 29, 2018

March 29
Conservative lawmakers keep up calls for second special counsel Carter Page says FBI asked about RNC meeting with Russian envoy Stitch Fix pulls ads from Laura Ingraham’s show Zuckerberg disavows memo pushing user growth above all else GOP chairmen: Sessions move to probe alleged FISA abuse ‘a step in the right direction’ Shulkin: Trump didn’t mention I would be fired on phone call Trump told aides not to publicly tout move to supply weapons to Ukraine: report 9th Circuit Court of Appeals judge Stephen Reinhardt dies at 87 Johnson & Johnson to remove ads from Ingraham’s show Dem rep apologizes after saying she ‘failed to protect’ staffer who faced threats, abuse Walmart in early talks to buy Humana: report Hulu pulls ads from Laura Ingraham’s show Hold the avocado toast? Millennials spend more on rent, less on entertainment, than others, research shows Dem: People will take to the streets if Trump tries to get rid of Mueller Ex-president Sarkozy to face trial in France Judge dismisses Exxon’s ‘implausible’ attempt to stop climate investigations White House: US ‘will deal with’ Russia’s expulsion of diplomats Oklahoma teachers dismiss proposed pay raise, plan to hold walkout Ex-Russian spy’s daughter no longer in critical condition after nerve-agent poisoning If the Trump-Kim summit fails (or never happens), war is guaranteed Shulkin on VA ouster: Trump ‘wasn’t happy with the pace’ Al Sharpton: ‘We will never let you forget the name of Stephon Clark until we get justice’ Facebook exec in 2016 memo weighed possibility of terrorists, bullies making deadly use of platform FCC approves SpaceX plan for internet by satellite The US can breathe easy on Russia-OPEC deal Investigators told Gates they wanted his cooperation over possible collusion: report Judge rules California coffee shops must display cancer warnings Biden denounces ‘the prostitution of the Second Amendment’ by gun-rights activists Trump gains historically ‘yuge’ ally in the fight against California’s sanctuary state Facebook will ‘fact-check’ photos and videos Ben Shapiro: Parkland student should not be free from pushback Trump to Putin: ‘If you want to have an arms race we can do that, but I’ll win’: report Hillary Clinton fires back at critics: No one told a man who lost an election to shut up Ex-CIA chief: Trump’s VA nominee will hurt our veterans Pentagon refuses to clarify unknowns in transgender ban GOP, vet groups react with caution to Trump VA pick House Dem calls for markup on census bill to stop citizenship question Under Armour says MyFitnessPal breach impacted 150M users Sessions declines to appoint second special counsel Fix 340B drug discount program to increase patient access to treatment House Dems demand hearing over Zinke offshore drilling plan Armed Services panel sets schedule for consideration of defense policy bill Ingraham loses advertisers over Parkland controversy Celebrating women, history and how we finally got down to business Trump awarding posthumous Medal of Honor Investors urge companies to cut ties with NRA Inflation rose 0.2 percent in February as yearly average lingers below Fed target Women’s History Month: We are not buying the shameless pandering Energy groups, greens slam utility’s plea for emergency rescue Lewandowski suggests reporter took his photo album Russian diplomat seeks GOP senator’s help meeting Pence, Cabinet officials Trump rushes to embrace ‘Roseanne’ success Trump brings campaign politics to infrastructure event Americans should have the proper protections when bringing lawsuits Mueller probing events at 2016 GOP convention: report Azar taps former CVS executive to help lower drug prices FBI warns of scammers offering fraudulent tech services State Dept. warns of further US response to Russian diplomatic expulsions Trump applauds ‘Roseanne’: ‘Look at her ratings’ Three reforms to fix the House Intelligence Committee Trump thanks Obama for leaving so many judicial vacancies Trump: As far as I’m concerned, we’re a developing country Judge says lawsuit against Trump’s DACA move can proceed Expedia to no longer advertise on Ingraham’s show Hogg: I’ll accept Ingraham’s apology if she condemns Fox News coverage Three top cable news networks cut away from Trump speech Kim’s China trip shows Beijing still holds many keys to North Korea Trump: U.S. troops will be out of Syria ‘very soon’ Texas state lawmaker shares image linking gun control to the Holocaust Self-driving Uber death should be a safety wake-up call for Congress McCabe launches legal defense fund after firing Dems slam FCC head for proposed limits to low-income internet program Trump: Infrastructure overhaul will likely come after midterms Trump: I might delay South Korea trade deal Tickets for Comey book tour going for as much as $850 Kellyanne Conway’s husband is deleting some tweets that appear critical of Trump Trump touts construction on older border fence during stop in Ohio Watchdog urges lawmakers to review Supreme Court recusals Justice Stevens’s delusional assault on the Second Amendment Judge halts Stormy Daniels effort to depose Trump Pentagon: Trump, Mattis discussed using military dollars for border wall Biden endorses Feinstein’s reelection bid: ‘She’s tenacious. She’s accomplished’ Anti-abortion activist says movement is ‘stronger’ than ever White House: Trump has ‘full confidence’ in presidential physician to lead VA Mattis jokes to Bolton: ‘I heard you’re actually the devil incarnate and I wanted to meet you’ State Dept. wants to ask visa applicants for social media info Yes, NOAA must adjust data — but its climate record really is quite wrong Revamped South Korea trade deal gets lukewarm review Apple unveils new privacy feature Trump finally gets US to flex its trade-leverage muscles Wayfair pulling ads from Laura Ingraham’s show Russia to expel same number of diplomats as US, other countries Subject of ‘Serial’ podcast to get new trial on all charges Proposal to add citizenship question to census takes aim at a central pillar of our democracy CMS proposes to force patients off effective opioid doses without their physician’s approval Senate panel requests info on Trump aides for Russia probe Ingraham apologizes amid backlash over Parkland student criticism China to crack down on digital currencies Republicans signaled support for ‘Roseanne’ in poll ahead of ratings success Chicago Cubs wear Marjory Stoneman Douglas shirts on opening day Ariz. GOP candidate walks back comments on Trump misconduct allegations TripAdvisor to stop advertising on Laura Ingraham’s show Powerful synthetic opioid driving increase in overdose deaths: CDC report Drug overdoses rising as opioid crisis gets worse The economy has a speed limit, no matter what politicians say Watch live: President Trump speaks on infrastructure initiative House Democrats call for FBI to probe Kushner’s ties to Saudi crown prince Missouri bill would allow guns in churches, bars, daycares and colleges Utility asks Perry to save coal, nuclear plants Ex-Sen. Sanders spokeswoman: Trump comments on everything but unarmed shootings Kathy Griffin to play Conway in Comedy Central show about Trump Trump bids farewell to Hope Hicks The Hill’s 12:30 Report Judge accused of misconduct for asking alleged rape victim if she closed her legs FISA investigation needed to end American mistrust in government CNN poll: Majority thinks Trump will lose reelection in 2020 ICE will detain pregnant women, ending previous policy Milo Yiannopoulos’s charity for white men closes with questions about where the money went Larry King backs repealing Second Amendment, says it was meant to fight slave uprisings Top black leaders refused to sign letter defending McCaskill’s campaign Senate Dems say changes to family planning program could undercut access to care Nunes fundraises off House Intel’s ‘no collusion’ claim Rachael Ray brand removing ads from Laura Ingraham’s show Pruitt lived in condo co-owned by energy lobbyist’s wife: report Police chief calls Austin bombings ‘domestic terrorism’ EPA pushes informal policy to deal with polluters outside courts CNN host confronts Falwell Jr.: What is the line for you on support for Trump? It’s time for the US to swap carrots for sticks in the Middle East Proposal to use Pentagon funds for border wall is ill advised House panel to hold last opioid hearing before producing final legislation US calls for larger rapid-reaction NATO force to counter Russia McDonald’s cites GOP tax bill in move to raise worker tuition aid Kremlin spokesman compares Weinstein accusers to prostitutes: report American auto industry can dominate alternative energy Facebook’s shareholders deserve answers: What did the top brass know? ‘The Onion’ staff to unionize Michael Cohen’s lawyer bets Megyn Kelly about amount of money his client will get from Stormy Daniels Snap laying off more employees: report Washington state outlaws gay conversion therapy for minors Civil servants can undermine the president too easily Dem senator who lost legs in Iraq mocks conservative blog for saying she ‘doesn’t have a leg to stand on’ North, South Korean leaders to hold April 27 summit Hawaii’s problem with open record requests has extended to false missile alert Ben Shapiro to get talk radio show Sarah Jessica Parker endorses Cynthia Nixon for NY governor Utility to close 3 nuclear power plants Jimmy Carter: Supreme Court seems ‘eager to see rich people become more powerful’ ACLU urges cities to build public broadband to protect net neutrality Washington can use lessons in civility to move America forward Dana Carvey debuts John Bolton ‘warmonger’ impersonation on Colbert Parkland student appeals to Melania Trump after attacks by Laura Ingraham Amal Clooney to represent jailed Reuters reporters in Myanmar Alleged Parkland shooter getting fan mail, money from supporters: report Nebraska lawmakers advance budget that could prevent Planned Parenthood from getting federal money Walker sets special election date after losing court fight Anonymous donor gifts millions to build Planned Parenthood clinics in Texas Boehner, Cantor dismiss rumors of Ryan exit When it comes to the evidence, ObamaCare’s proponents don’t have a leg to stand on Roseanne Barr on conversation with Trump: ‘He’s just happy for me’ Shulkin: White House blocked me from publicly responding to accusations California governor appoints state’s ‘deputy first dog’ Jobless claims drop to lowest level since 1973 Florida county commissioner defends calling Parkland students ‘little monsters’ How rising minimum wages undercut long-term economic success John Kelly not present for Trump’s decision to fire McMaster: report Eric Holder says he’s considering presidential bid Geopolitical upheaval poses a unique obstacle for the Fed White House aides privately worried about Trump VA pick’s lack of experience: report Vermont House passes legislation imposing new gun restrictions Trump sons fire back at Jeb Bush: Our father dismantled you piece by piece The IRS is auditing fewest Americans since 2002 Congress should raise PAC contribution limits Take it from an Iron Curtain fugitive: freedom matters Trump slams Amazon for ‘putting many thousands of retailers out of business’ Army veteran deported to Mexico says he would still die for the US Nearly 200 former diplomats warn of ‘urgent need’ to restore American diplomacy Medicines cost me $10,000 annually — I suffer enough without the burden of high drug prices Malala makes surprise return to Pakistan, vows to keep fighting for girls Sessions maintains ‘I did the right thing’ on Russia investigation Facebook is ending certain ad-targeting options to improve data privacy ‘Crime scene’ projected onto Trump hotel Afterschool suppers are a game-changer for reducing childhood hunger Shulkin after firing: ‘It should not be this hard to serve your country’ Spending bill is $1.3 trillion mistake by Republican leaders in Congress Trump congratulates Roseanne on her TV ratings Trump’s shifting between issues isn’t ideal, but it is the tactic of an adept strategist Hackers ramp up digital currency mining attacks DACA recipients face uncertainty after court decision Dems seek to flank Trump on drug prices Trump’s numbers rise amid storm of controversy From ancient Athens to modern America: Thank the right to ‘bear arms’ for freedom