The Hill Articles: December 31, 2017

Trump: We’re going to have a fantastic 2018 Trump ends year with annual Mar-a-Lago party North Korean leader: Nuke button is ‘on my table’ White House: Iranian protesters ‘deserve to be heard’ Schumer celebrates Buffalo ending NFL playoff drought Doug Jones to be sworn in on personal Bible 10 Americans dead in Costa Rica plane crash: report Comey: I hope 2018 brings more ethical leadership Iran’s president acknowledges protests, calls on demonstrators to avoid violence Google looks to mend fences after rocky 2017 Chief Justice Roberts says courts will review protections against sexual misconduct 2017 photos of the year CNN host: Trump resigned US as world’s leader Lawmakers, political figures share their New Year’s resolutions for 2018 Pope Francis: 2017 marred by ‘death, lies and injustices’ Trump rips Iran for shutting down internet amid protests NFL national anthem protests continue during final week of regular season Trump wishes a happy new year to his supporters, haters, enemies and fake news 2017’s top ten news stories CNN: Trees planted where our cameras caught Trump golfing Obama puts out list of favorite books he read, songs he listened to in 2017 Palm Beach resident protests Trump’s special permit helipad Dem lawmaker: Trump response to Iran protests ‘OK’ so far Trump earns praise for support of Iranian protesters UN secretary-general issues ‘red alert’ for world ahead of 2018 Increasing neonatal health care benefits through skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding White House: Trump monitoring security measures on New Year’s Eve Trump sends condolences to victims of Colorado shooting Romney: Iranian protesters reminiscent of ‘patriots who won our own freedom’ Scalise touts GOP tax plan’s benefits to distilleries, wineries and breweries Kobach: Election integrity commission has been ‘bogged down in litigation’ 2017 was Democrats’ no-good, very bad year In 2018 the anti-ISIS coalition should focus on helping Yazidi victims Second ship suspected of transporting oil to North Korea seized Haley: ‘Iranian people are now finding their voice’ Trump has lunch with Florida governor at golf club Trump campaign aide: Pelosi will never be Speaker again Expect EPA chief Scott Pruitt’s reckless spending to continue in 2018 Graham: ‘We should all want to help’ Trump Most key federal agencies have cut staff under Trump: report Scaramucci: Trump’s answer on climate change will surprise you Judiciary Republican: If there was any Trump-Russia collusion, it would have leaked months ago Online poll: Most describe U.S. in 2017 as ‘worrisome’ Graham: Trump can’t just tweet about Iran One deputy dead, others shot in incident near Denver Trump’s school choice victory is just the beginning House Republican: ‘We’re not talking about taking away benefits from those who deserve those benefits’ Graham: 2018 will be year of ‘extreme danger’ Media watchdog: Threats against independent journalists ‘at epidemic levels’ Tax bill is the rising tide that will lift all Americans’ boats Kelly: Trump doesn’t ask ‘how other presidents did this’ Bernstein: Trump presidency characterized by his lies Mattis: ‘I’m saving money for bombs’ instead of tokens of gratitude for troops Pence became ultimate tie-breaker in 2017 It’s past time to investigate Iran’s ‘summer of blood’ Fox News, CNN to ring in 2018 with new hosts amid bitter cold in NY Scaramucci: Trump frustrated, but not worried about Russia probe Houston police: Intoxicated man found with weapons in downtown hotel room Mullen: We’re closer to a nuclear war with North Korea than ever before ‘Fake news’ makes school’s annual list of banished words Iran: Demonstrators should ‘pay the price’ for breaking law With Franken’s fall, the ‘Trump effect’ could turn Minnesota red — if Republicans embrace him Scaramucci: Trump is signaling his willingness to work with Democrats Mullen: U.S. adversaries take advantage of ‘uncertainty’ under Trump Telegram founder: Iran blocks access to secure messaging app The more we learn about Amtrak derailment the stranger it gets Trump: Stocks would be down if Clinton won election Trump administration shuts down $13B Obama-era rail tunnel funding deal: report Trump warns Iran: US watching for human rights violations in response to protests When your medication costs more than your mortgage What to expect when Trump’s tax law takes effect Pence calls on Iran to end ‘terrorist activities, corruption’ and ‘disregard for human rights’ GOP set to shift tactics on ObamaCare in 2018 First deaths of Iran anti-government protests reported Russia expert: US decision to supply arms to Ukraine a ‘mistake’ Ex-DNC chair: Biden would ‘win overwhelmingly’ against Trump in 2020 Democrats should get on board with making Trump tax cuts permanent Congress should use constitutional power to force states to honor gun rights 2017’s top political feuds