The Hill Articles: February 8, 2018

Congress again misses deadline to avert government shutdown Frustrated Republicans accuse Paul of forcing pointless shutdown Kelly condemns domestic violence in email to White House staff: report McGahn, Kelly knew of Porter allegations for months: report Trump touts report Warner attempted to talk to dossier author Dem: Kelly ‘doesn’t get it,’ should lose job over Porter Trump called Priebus to complain about Kelly: report Ex-wife says White House staffer asked her to ‘downplay’ blog post describing abuse Bermuda replaces same-sex marriage with domestic partnerships Poll: Nearly half of Iowans wouldn’t vote for Trump in 2020 House Dem opposition mounts to budget deal Rubio on Warner contact with Russian lobbyist: It’s ‘had zero impact on our work’ Utah House Republican under investigation for allegations he used campaign funds on prostitute Military Times poll: Majority oppose Trump’s military parade Overnight Defense: Mattis vows Dreamers in military won’t be deported | Pentagon unsure if military parade will be in Washington | Dem bill would block funds for parade FBI was monitoring Page when he said he spoke to Bannon: report Shutdown begins after Paul pushes back Senate vote Dems criticize Paul for opposing funding bill Overnight Energy: EPA data shows drop in enforcement | Budget deal sets up largest oil stockpile sale in history | Canadian companies sue over Trump solar tariff Two British ISIS fighters involved in killing of Western hostages detained: reports Two British ISIS fighters involved in killing of Western hostages detained: reports Senate Judiciary Committee to release additional Trump Tower transcripts Overnight Tech: Internet giants back Senate net neutrality bill | Twitter turns a profit | UK presses social media on Russian influence | Dems want answers on Equifax probe Dem senator questions whether Kelly ‘covered up’ staffer’s record Porter ex-wife: I shared with the FBI the details of my marriage including protective order, police calls Scarborough praises Paul: A speech ‘like one conservatives used to give’ Hoyer urges Ryan to offer one-day spending bill to avoid shutdown White House tells agencies to prepare for shutdown Friend of Rob Porter tried to ‘quell’ issues with ex-aide’s background check: report Ted Lieu: Trump doesn’t respect the American right to protest EPA data reveals dramatic decrease in enforcement of polluter fees Hundreds of Russian propaganda videos left up for months by Twitter: report States — don’t focus on taking federal taxpayer money, instead develop efficient health systems Overnight Cybersecurity: Trump nominates official to lead DHS cyber office | Feds eye cryptocurrency regs | Dems want ‘immediate’ briefings on election cybersecurity House Republican says Trump calls him regularly ‘because I defend him on television’ Chuck Todd: It’s difficult to take the level of ‘crazy’ of this White House 19 Western governors protest Zinke’s plan to change Interior boundaries SpaceX could save NASA and the future of space exploration Graham hits Paul on call to bring troops home: ‘Last time we ignored Afghanistan we got 9/11’ Listen: Shutdown vote goes down to the wire Rent-a-bank schemes trample voters’ and states’ rights Kelly at center of storm over aide’s resignation WATCH: GOP senator: I don’t understand opposition to Trump’s parade idea Weak federal oversight endangers health and safety of assisted living residents Federal judge rules GrubHub drivers are contractors Major stock indexes lose 10 percent in two weeks amid correction Overnight Health Care: Popular drug pricing bill left out of budget deal | House eyes changes to ‘right to try’ bill | ObamaCare enrollment tells tale of two systems Dems introduce bills to block funds for Trump’s proposed parade Budget deal envisions largest oil stockpile sale in history Court ruling could upend Pa. House races Will the FISA memo turn into Obama’s Watergate? If we want to cut Medicare spending, let’s stop spending billions on improper payments Overnight Finance: Shutdown looms | Paul holds up Senate vote | House GOP scrambles for budget votes | What’s in the deal | Dow falls 1,000 points for second time this week | Conservatives threaten Fed nominee | Trump announces IRS pick New Trump directive puts fossil fuel industries in charge of public lands Overnight Regulation: Republicans weigh paid leave proposal | Web giants push to reinstate net neutrality | Conservatives threaten Fed pick | ATF flooded with comments opposing bump stock regulations Senate Intelligence report on election vulnerabilities expected in March: report Multiple former employees say ex-Cato Institute chief sexually harassed them: report Mattis vows ‘Dreamers’ serving in military will not be deported House Dems urge Trump to fully fund Amtrak partners Ex-GOP aide: Trump White House ‘protects abusers’ White House to give phones to senior advisers for political calls Billionaire jeweler: Trump’s claim that he got a million-dollar discount on engagement ring is false Pence declines to answer on why he seems ‘out of the loop’ on major news States hold the key to solving the solar tariff problem State Dept. calls North Korea military parade a ‘dog and pony show’ House Oversight Committee opens probe into sexual abuse of gymnasts Trump ‘saddened’ by Porter allegations White House hits back: ‘Omarosa was fired three times on “The Apprentice”‘ Pentagon announces new policy to combat bullying, harassment Former Obama staffers ‘Pod Save America’ gets HBO pick-up Trump weighs rules targeting immigrants who receive public benefits: report Dow closes more than 1,000 points down for second time this week White House: Porter situation could have been handled better ‘Entitlement reform’ can further dent seniors coping with health costs Paul holding up Senate budget vote Don’t undermine America’s sustainable seafood boom Fox News executive editor: US Olympic motto should be ‘Darker, Gayer, Different’ Dem 2020 potentials line up against budget deal Budget deal is brimming with special tax breaks Boost our paltry infrastructure grade without raising taxes NY Times subscription revenue tops $1B in 2017 UK lawmakers press social media giants over Russian influence SpaceX launch is step one in a new American-dominated space race Education secretary: ‘It’s hurtful to me when I’m criticized for not upholding the rights of students’ Curbelo a ‘yes’ on budget, says DACA solution ‘within reach’ Adam Rippon’s mom says Olympian didn’t ‘refuse’ to meet with Pence Banning cryptocurrency would be as sensible as banning the internet WATCH: CPAC chief predicts Trump to attend conservative event Maryland gov expected to sign bill ending parental rights for rapists New Mexico senators blast ‘heinous’ cartoon depicting Dreamers as gang members Popular bill to fight drug prices left out of budget deal The country is more than ready for national paid leave, but the details matter Dems call for probe into security clearances after WH aide resignation Canadian solar companies sue Trump over tariffs Former Obama aide slams White House defense of Rob Porter: ‘indefensible’ Biden: Military parade ‘undercuts everything about our power’ Biden on Trump’s FBI attacks: Putin must think his strategy ‘is working’ Trump’s State of the Union captured the bipartisan spirit America forgot House GOP leaders scramble for budget votes Stock sell-off was an accident waiting to happen Senate conservatives threaten Trump’s controversial Fed pick Watch live: Raj Shah fills in for Sanders at White House press briefing No Dream Act, no spending deal: Pelosi, House Democrats must stand firm America must build a caregiving infrastructure to help our families Pentagon not certain that Trump’s military parade will be in Washington Hypocrisy and debt: Budget deal will continue the spending surplus US calls on Russia to help enforce monthlong ceasefire in Syria Judiciary Dems want public hearings with Kushner, Trump Jr. Senators demand answers from CFPB on Equifax probe Trump announces nominee to lead the IRS Trump can end the ISIS cybersecurity threat once and for all Biden: Trump taking the Fifth would be ‘abdicating the responsibility of the presidency’ Dow falls more than 800 points as volatile market rages on Hand-me-down unions don’t work for current workers Most groups agree to stop abortion services in exchange for US aid Ryan: ‘Do not’ doubt my commitment to solving DACA Trading paddles for rings: How South Korea can use ‘ping-pong diplomacy’ in the 2018 Olympics ATF flooded with comments opposing regulation of bump stocks Biden on Porter accusations: ‘It’s long past due that he left’ White House The Hill’s 12:30 Report Ending our forever war in Afghanistan — now that’s worth a parade Senate rejects House funding plan Ryan calls Pelosi’s eight-hour speech ‘impressive’ Omarosa on if US will be OK under Trump: ‘It’s going to not be OK, it’s not’ Navy SEAL who says he killed bin Laden: ‘A military parade is third world bulls—’ Poll: Majority not interested in watching Winter Olympics Cook Political Report moves 21 House races toward Dems Pelosi will not whip Democrats against budget vote Judiciary Dems demand immediate hearings on election hacking Jobless claims holding steady near 45-year low Time for British conservatives to stop rushing toward Brextremes Republicans weigh Social Security paid leave plan What you need to know about the Senate budget deal Dems call for $1 trillion federal investment in infrastructure Corker comes out against Senate budget deal Budget deal renews expired tax breaks Controversial Pennsylvania pipeline can resume construction With China, Russia looming, SpaceX launch is about more than Mars Cruz predicts a ‘vigorous’ confirmation process for Trump nominee who spread conspiracy theories about him Puerto Rican journalists sue over under-reported hurricane death toll Senate panel clears three Trump financial regulatory nominees Final EPA toxic chemical rule proposes $20 million in annual fees to manufacturers Frivolous lawsuits impacting military readiness Ben Shapiro: Trump’s lawyers ‘should lock him in the White House basement’ to avoid Mueller testimony $6 billion allotted to fight opioid epidemic — here’s how we should spend it Internet giants back Senate effort to reinstate net neutrality rules Feinstein holds commanding lead over Democratic primary challenger: poll CVS boosts hourly starting pay to $11 after tax cut Rand Paul: Bring US troops home from Afghanistan, then throw parade Trump should take the Fifth Trevor Noah mocks Trump’s military parade: ‘The world knows America has a military’ GOP senator: Kelly made ‘bad decision’ keeping Porter on staff after abuse allegations Ex-New York Jets lineman mulling run for House Scaramucci: I hope the US does not have a military parade House Dems to target over 100 GOP-held districts in midterms House Intel Republicans to build a wall separating GOP, Dem staffers: report Guns, butter, designer shoes: Senate budget deal feeds the swamp Twitter announces first-ever profitable quarter Ex-ethics chief rips Kelly over Porter scandal Trump sticks to script at National Prayer Breakfast Paul Ryan says he has the votes for budget deal Two Trump follies exposed in the same week: stocks and trade Despite Pence denial, reporter stands by story VP requested meeting with gay US Olympian Former Olympian says she was sexually assaulted by former USA Swimming coach Kimmel mocks Trump’s hair blowing in wind: ‘Now the red hats make sense’ America’s Catch-22 diplomacy, when friends are also adversaries GOP lawmaker rips Trump: ‘No shutdowns, no parades’ CNN’s Camerota confronts Holocaust denier running for Congress in heated interview DOJ has subpoenaed GOP lawmaker’s parents in improper spending probe: report Nunes memo is the Obama birth certificate of the Russia probe North Korea holds military parade ahead of Olympics Dem congressman pushes to keep white supremacists away from cryptocurrency John Oliver: Trump will watch the royal wedding and say, ‘I want one of those’ Gutiérrez: Pelosi’s speech was great, but real DACA test comes Thursday Democrats seek strong leader to secure midterm dominance in PA Kim Jong Un’s sister to meet with South Korean president Utah school changes name to honor NASA engineer instead of Andrew Jackson Republican paid leave proposal woefully inadequate Colbert on Trump call for military parade: ‘He’s the Usain Bolt of stupid’ White House secretly reached out to Iran for talks on prisoners: report New projections play up coal while downplaying renewables — that’s not reality Watch live: Trump addresses National Prayer Breakfast George W. Bush on immigrants: ‘We ought to say thank you and welcome them’ The challenge of Olympic reform in the age of #MeToo Read Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 North Korea: ‘No intention to meet with the US side’ during Olympics George W. Bush: Russia meddled in election If entitlement reform is too hard, lawmakers can take baby steps Government shutdowns are the dysfunction of new Senate norm ObamaCare enrollment tells tale of two systems Another bogus gender injustice claim made it in the Super Bowl House eyes changes for ‘right to try’ bill Crypto boom sends Washington scrambling The Memo: Nunes ‘bombshell’ fails to move debate Listen: States’ ObamaCare enrollments hold steady McConnell tees up budget deal