Here is the latest Political News from The Hill.
Obama touts anti-ISIS efforts in wake of Brussels attack
The president expressed confidence in the military’s campaign against ISIS.
Candidates who have dropped out of race face long, hard fall
It’s like going from 100 miles an hour to zero overnight,” a former staffer says.
Ex-CIA head: Trump ‘gives waterboarding a bad name’
He s doing it with enthusiasm. We did it with regret, Michael Hayden said.
The Hill’s 12:30 Report
ISIS No. 2 killed; Trump’s gender gap; Candidate tax plan calculator; Cherry blossom weekend.
Records show Clinton received just one training on classified info
The sole briefing appears to violate internal policy guidelines.
Trump faces daunting gender gap
Donald Trump s controversial attacks on Heidi Cruz are spotlighting what could be one of his biggest vulnerabilities in the general election: his poll numbers with women.The GOP front-runner…
Lost emails from Clinton server discovered
The emails raise new questions about the account during Clinton s early days in office.
Clinton denounces ‘panic, fear’ after Brussels attack, rebukes GOP
We cannot allow our nation to be pitting groups of people against one another.”
The Hill’s 12:30 Report
Prominent Republicans look to Clinton; Trump keeps up attacks on Heidi Cruz; Clinton on Kimmel tonight.
Biden punches back on Supreme Court
“There is no Biden Rule. It doesn t exist,” the vice president said.
Obama to meet with Chinese president at nuclear summit
The meeting comes amid growing concerns about North Korea s nuclear program.
Trump stands by his criticism of ‘obsolete’ NATO
“It is time to renegotiate, and the time is now!” Trump tweeted Thursday.
Clinton-Trump would be oldest WH match-up in history
The 2016 presidential race is shaping up to be the oldest match-up in the country s history.
Biden: Blocking Garland will lead to ‘patchwork Constitution’
The longer this high court vacancy remains unfilled, the more serious a problem we will face.”
Desperate GOP establishment turns to Ted Cruz
The Republican establishment is sending in the cavalry for Ted Cruz.
Clinton hits Trump, Cruz for Brussels response: ‘Slogans aren’t a strategy’
“What America needs is smart, strong, steady leadership,” she said.
Obama: GOP thinks I would have turned US into Cuba
Obama joked about Repubicans’ thankfulness for the separation of powers.
The Hill’s 12:30 Report
Brussels attackers identified; Security worries for GOP convention; Bush backs Cruz, slams Trum
Obama: We must unite to destroy ISIS
“We will also continue to go after ISIL aggressively until it … is finally destroyed.”
Ryan slams ‘ugliness’ in 2016 politics
The Speaker called on the candidates to elevate their campaign rhetoric.
Obama goes after Cruz for urging patrols of Muslim neighborhoods
Obama invoked Cruz’s father to slam the idea.
Intel chairman: Brussels attacks appeared to target Americans
It looks like it was targeted towards Americans to some degree,” said Rep. Devin Nunes.
Kerry to travel to Brussels this week
Kerry will head to Belgium on Friday to express condolences.
Biden signs condolence book at Belgian embassy
The vice president and his wife honored the victims of Tuesday’s terror attacks.
Obama’s Cuba moves overshadowed by Brussels attacks
President’s desire to highlight new start with Cuba takes back seat to terrorism in Belgium.
GOP panel delays tort reform bill after conservative backlash
The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday abruptly postponed a markup.
Four GOP lawmakers reject bills to promote women in science
Rep. Louie Gohmert suggests bill amounts to a “demand” to “discriminate.”
Hoyer: Trump nomination would bring Dems ‘substantial’ gains
The House Democratic Whip predicts the businessman will turn voters off the GOP.
Obama orders flags at half-staff to honor Brussels victims
The American people stand with the people of Brussels, Obama wrote in a proclamation.
The Hill’s 12:30 Report
Brussels update; What it’s like to cover Trump; Obama’s awkward handshake; Tuesday voting preview.
Border mayors: Closing border would be ‘security theater’
The Texas Border Coalition ripped Donald Trump’s response to the Brussels attacks.
Hoyer: Dems’ support for Puerto Rico measure hinges on bankruptcy protection
“We don’t think it can be done without bankruptcy authority.”
State confirms Americans hurt in Brussels attacks
“We do not have an accurate figure right now, the State Department said.
Obama attends Cuban baseball game
Republicans had called on the president to cut his trip short after Brussels attacks.
AIPAC rebukes Trump for anti-Obama comments
The pro-Israel group said it is deeply sorry for what Trump said about the president.
Obama vows to help bring Brussels attackers to justice
We can and we will defeat those who threaten the safety and security of people all around the world.
Key Dem vows to keep fighting Obama on Iran
Sen. Bob Menendez was one of four Senate Democrats to vote against the deal.
Speaker Ryan: No terrorist threat to Capitol
Our prayers are with Brussels, as is our solidarity, the Speaker said.
Ex-senator endorses Murphy over Grayson
Former Sen. Bob Graham (D-Fla.) on Monday endorsed Rep. Patrick Murphy over Rep. Alan Grayson for the Democratic nomination in the race for the open Florida Senate seat.Graham, also a former governor of Florida,…
Trump saves funds thanks to media attention
Trump spent only $9.5 million in February, compared to $31.4 million by Hillary Clinton during that same period.
The Hill’s 12:30 Report
Obama in Cuba; Apple unveils new products; How 200 delegates could hold Trump’s fate; CNN forum.
Trump huddles with DC Republicans on ‘party unity’
Trump met with former Speaker Newt Gingrich and several House lawmakers.
Supreme Court weighs legality of Virginia redistricting
The case centers on whether the state unlawfully considered race when drawing districts.
Trump begins to peel back curtain on foreign policy team
Trump has long refused to outline who is advising him.
GOP lawmaker proposes reinstating ‘No Budget, No Pay’ law
House Republicans are having trouble passing a budget this year.
Mayors press GOP senators to fill SCOTUS seat
Several of the Democratic mayors come from states whose senators are on the Judiciary Committee.
Top Dem, GOP lawmakers cheer mutual ‘bond’ over Israel
There s a bond there that breaks parties,” said Rep. Kevin McCarthy.
Unbound Republican delegates could decide Trump nomination
Talk of a contested convention has put the spotlight on unbound delegates.
Sanders: ‘We think that the path forward is a pretty good path’
Sanders said he expects to do well in the states voting on Tuesday.
Graham: Kasich is the most electable, but can’t win nomination
Graham called on Kasich to work with Cruz to deny Trump the nomination.
Trump on Romney faith remark: It was a joke
I don t think Mitt Romney is a smart person, Trump added on Sunday.
Sunday show wrap-up: 2016 race in spotlight
The battle over President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee also generated headlines.
Trump defiant with comments on riots, protests
Trump sparked criticism when he predicted riots if he is not the nominee.
Kasich: ‘Maybe Ted ought to get out’ of race
Cruz said Friday that “there’s no good reason” for Kasich to stay in the race.
White House chief of staff sees ‘progress’ in Garland nomination
Denis McDonough said Garland is “unbelievably qualified.”
RNC chairman weighs in on Lewandowski incident: ‘Violence isn’t the answer’
“I think you leave these things up to the professionals.”
Priebus: ‘You let the process play out’
The RNC chairman was questioned over Trump’s claims about delegate counts.
Clinton rakes in cash overseas
She has reached out to more U.S. citizens abroad than any other 2016 candidate.
Trump: Protesters should take some of the blame
“These are professional agitators,” he said.
Trump predicts ‘a lot of unhappy people’ if he’s not GOP nominee
“I don’t know what’s going to happen,” he told ABC’s “This Week.”
Trump: Campaign aide accused in altercations is ‘spirited’
Trump said Lewandowski wanted protesters to take down “horrible, profanity-laced signs.”
Sanders: The concept of superdelegates is ‘problematic’
Sanders said superdelegates should listen to the voters in their states.
GOP nominee likely to be one of current candidates, RNC chairman says
I think it would be highly unlikely if it s not.”
Kasich: Senate Republicans should meet with Garland
The presidential candidate said he would consider Garland if elected.
Ten Senate seats most likely to flip in 2016 elections
Here’s how the races are shaping up as Democrats hope to regain control in November.
Former UN ambassador: Putin is ‘up to something’
Bill Richardson said he thinks the Kremlin may have overextended in Syria.
Kasich calls Trump’s riot prediction ‘outrageous’
“When he says that there could be riots, that’s inappropriate,” Kasich said.
Liberal Dems hold fire on Supreme Court pick
Progressives swallow reservations about Merrick Garland, preferring to focus on GOP opposition.
McCain faces toughest reelection of his career
McCain’s running in an unpredictable presidential year, with voters angry with Washington.
Inside Merrick Garland’s judicial record
Here are some of Garland’s most intriguing decisions.
Obama congratulates foreign leaders on Paris suspect’s arrest
Obama phoned the leaders of Belgium and France on Friday.
The Hill’s 12:30 Report
Cancer ‘moonshot’ leader picked; Hollywood eyes Senate fight; Bald eagle egg hatche
Non-partisan analyst flips 10 House races to favoring Democrats
Cook Political Report said it cannot be certain Republicans will hold the House.
Hollywood doles out dollars for Senate Dems
Democrats seeking to unseat Sens. Rob Portman and Roy Blunt are among those making the trek.
GOP could pay heavy price for contesting Trump nomination
The Republicans are damned if they do and damned if they don t.”
Obama warned Garland of confirmation ‘war zone’
“It is my belief that now more than ever his voice would serve the court well.”
Harry Reid: McConnell and Ryan’s ‘moral cowardice’ enabled Trump’s rise
Republican leaders created the drought conditions, Donald Trump … struck the match.”
Obama rebukes McConnell on SCOTUS: ‘The American people did decide’
Obama accused McConnell of having a double standard.
Republican leaders quash talk of Supreme Court vote in lame duck
Behind the scenes, several Republicans have discussed the lame-duck option.
Senate passes short-term FAA bill
The bill would extend FAA programs and taxes through July 15.
Reid: GOP meetings with Garland are first signs of caving
It s a breakthrough that they ll sit down and talk to this good man.
The Hill’s 12:30 Report
Michigan gov, EPA chief testify on Flint; politicians’ March Madness picks; Rubio returns to Senate.
Pelosi flips ‘no budget, no pay’ back on GOP
“[They] made a big fuss about that, and now they can’t get a budget,” she said.
Ryan: Contested convention looking more likely
The Speaker said there s no chance he ll emerge as the GOP presidential nominee.
Obama privately urges Dems to rally around Clinton: report
Obama reportedly told donors that Sanders’s campaign is nearing its end point.
Why Obama picked Merrick Garland
Faced with a herculean task, President Obama played it safe.
Ryan shoots down suggestions he run if party convention brokered
” No is the answer,” Ryan told The Hill. “Definitively.
Rubio supporters in Congress warm to contested convention
Lawmakers who endorsed Marco Rubio are running out of options.
GOP budget clears panel, but trouble awaits
The House budget panel easily cleared its 2017 spending blueprint on Wednesday evening, despite a conservative rebellion that still threatens the bill s fate.All but two Republicans on the…
Court war begins with Obama pick
President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, launching an election-year fight with Republicans that will reverberate in battleground states across the country.
NSA dismissed Clinton request for ‘secure’ BlackBerry
Clinton’s aides “were politely told to shut up and color,” one staffer claims in new emails.
WH urges vote on Garland before lame-duck session of Congress
“There is absolutely no good reason to wait until the lame duck for the Senate to fulfill their duty.”
Clinton, Sanders camps insist they can mend fences
Clinton supporters are worried about the attacks from Sanders.
Dems predict electoral disaster for GOP under Trump
“Donald Trump creates a host of opportunities for us,” said the DNC’s chairwoman.
Warren: It’s time for the Senate to do its job
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren offered high praise for President Obama s Supreme Court nominee Wednesday, tweeting that Merrick Garland has served with distinction during his tenure as a circuit judge and Department…
Ryan: There’s no scenario where I’m running for president
I am not going to become the president through Cleveland, the Speaker said.
Obama Supreme Court nominee’s record on guns in the spotlight
Some Republicans predict Democrats from pro-gun red states could be in a bind.
Who is Merrick Garland?
Who is Obama’s Supreme Court nominee?
The Hill’s 12:30 Report
Obama taps Garland for SCOTUS; Lightening strikes Trump tower; Ted Cruz hates avocados?
Vulnerable senator breaks with GOP over court nominee
Kirk: “I will assess Judge Merrick Garland based on his record and qualifications.”
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