The Hill Articles: December 26, 2017

Dem: Trump puts down ‘the very institutions that keep us free’ Carl Bernstein: FBI isn’t tainted, Trump’s presidency is Obama greets carolers on Christmas Eve in Hawaii FBI Agents Association reports $140K in donations amid Trump criticism Trump admin sanctions two senior North Korean officials Lawmakers question businessman linked to Trump Tower meeting Dem: Putin trying to ‘outflank’ US across the globe while Trump tweets Virginia election board postpones draw to decide tied delegate race Bush ethics chief: FBI director needs to stand up to Trump or resign Georgia Confederate monument damaged in apparent act of vandalism Hatch aide knocks paper’s ‘unquenchable thirst for clicks’ after blistering editorial CNN cameras capture video of Trump golfing in Florida Watchdog: DOJ has ‘systemic’ problem with handling of sexual harassment complaints Regrets on tax reform? Both parties may have a few Dem: Trump’s ‘bromance’ with Putin has clouded his views on Russia Tavis Smiley: Media ‘painting with too broad a brush’ on sexual misconduct coverage Huckabee compares Trump to Churchill The feds should end their losing war on weed Minnesota AG to sue FCC over net neutrality repeal Victorious on taxes, GOP wonders: What’s next? Trump’s entire North Korea strategy could be a giant bluff Trump partly blamed Sessions for Alabama Senate loss: report Some White House aides are calling a short period of time a ‘Mooch’ Lawsuit challenges Michigan district lines Pro-Trump singer files sexual assault report against Lewandowski States sue EPA over cross-border smog pollution Gohmert: Mueller ‘would love to get Trump’s scalp’ Melania Trump’s favorite TV show is ‘How to Get Away With Murder’ Poverty is a political problem, not just an economic one FBI fingerprint software could contain Russian code: report Va. House Dems asking court to reconsider decision declaring race a tie Bethlehem mayor: We ‘toned down’ Christmas celebrations after Trump’s Jerusalem decision Congress killed tax havens in one fell swoop The value of biodiversity is unknown, but we must conserve it Trump admin rolling back use of fines against nursing homes Cities sue after Pentagon failed to report crimes to FBI gun check system 4 steps to restore thorough Senate vetting of judicial nominees Black Dem lawmaker says she thinks airplane incident was race-related Library of Congress will no longer collect every public tweet Russia to US: ‘Aggressive rhetoric’ on North Korea is unacceptable Piers Morgan says he might have been saved from cancer by viewer Trump can lock in tax reform gains by rejecting trade tariffs The GOP tax bill could kill two birds with one stone Veterans and military families deserve easier access to their prescriptions 10 times the intel community violated the trust of US citizens, lawmakers and allies GOP frustration rises with Trump on trade Trump offers Kwanzaa greetings The business case against the Republican tax reform victory Appeals court rejects challenge to Trump voter fraud panel Man who defended same-sex marriage in viral video to run for Iowa state Senate Rolling back bloated administrative state key for 2018 Trump to roll back offshore drilling safety regulations: report Pearl Harbor history is reminder of importance of our foreign service GOP lawmaker calls for ‘purge’ of FBI Coal company downplays role in Trump pro-coal rule There’s something missing from research on veteran suicides Hatch tweets praise for editorial criticizing him for ‘utter lack of integrity’ Children in charter schools shouldn’t go hungry Ex-Trump campaign manager: President’s tweets an insurance policy against FBI bias Trump hits the golf course after Christmas Sizing them up: Utah rep, not Trump or Obama, meets Navajo needs on Bears Ears Trump slams FBI, Clinton for ‘garbage’ dossier The Republican Party is revitalizing the American economy under Trump Former top Bush official: State Dept being ‘weakened’ under Trump Tree that’s been at White House since 1800s scheduled to be removed NY attorney general has taken action against Trump, GOP 100 times in Trump’s first year The Great Recession 10 years later: Lessons we still have to learn Dem rep: I’ll work with Trump on infrastructure if he works with us Kasich: US should be working with allies on North Korea, not threatening war Bundy mistrial highlights federal failures to bring criminals to justice Trump is first president in nearly a century to not host a first-year state dinner Trump: Dems, GOP will eventually develop ‘great new HealthCare plan’ China’s economy predicted to overtake US by 2032: report Let the states do what they do best 2018 in defense: 5 major issues the Trump administration needs to tackle Russia willing to mediate US-North Korea talks: report Trump listens to Christmas Eve sermon on ‘power of speech’ and ‘words’ 14 peacekeepers were killed In the Congo — UN response may make things worse Five immigration fixes that would boost America in 2018 Congress damaged its reputation, but it’s not too late for compromise Dems see 2018 as best chance in years to win back House 2017: The year that Trump finally began to heal America