The Hill Articles: January 2, 2018

Trump lawyers met with Mueller’s team in December: report Dem senator: Trump’s remark on nuclear button ‘borders on presidential malpractice’ Trump ICE pick: Politicians who run sanctuary cities should be charged with crimes Fusion GPS founders say they were ‘shocked’ by contents of ‘Steele dossier’ Cher rips Trump for saying his nuclear button is ‘bigger’ than Kim Jong Un’s Dem rep: Can Congress have some say before Trump pushes nuclear button? New York to install 1,500 security barriers in response to terror attacks Dem rep: We’re in a weird place where it ‘doesn’t matter’ what Trump says anymore Social media mocks Trump for bragging about size of his nuclear button Orrin Hatch, ‘a tough old bird,’ got a lot done in the Senate Hatch exit opens door for Romney Trump says he’ll announce ‘Dishonest and Corrupt Media Awards’ next week Bottom Line Trump ratchets up support for demonstrators in Iran GOP Rep. Shuster won’t seek reelection Top refugee official at DHS announces plan to retire Dem senator: GOP lawmakers attacking FBI, DOJ ‘destabilizing’ rule of law Budowsky: Hollywood women rising Trump: I have a ‘much bigger’ button than Kim Jong Un Democratic AGs sue Trump at record pace Clapper: Trump labeling DOJ part of ‘deep state’ is ‘reprehensible’ Congressional investigators find irregularities in FBI’s handling of Clinton email case Overnight Defense: US withholding $255M in aid to Pakistan | Haley wants emergency UN meeting over Iran protests | US service member killed in Afghanistan Graham shares farewell wishes to Hatch Southwest announces plan to give $1000 bonuses to employees Medicare for All will be a big win for Maryland Overnight Tech: US calls on Iran to stop blocking social media | Big court win for Airbnb | FTC approves Lenovo settlement over privacy charges US to hold reception for countries that didn’t vote to approve UN Jerusalem resolution Romney changes Twitter location to Utah after Hatch’s announcement Pentagon pushing for more aggressive Afghan military in 2018: report Overnight Cybersecurity: Congress faces pressure over election cybersecurity | Agencies race to bolster email security | FTC approves settlement over Lenovo privacy charges Confirmation hearing for Trump’s health secretary pick scheduled for next week Overnight Energy: Coal miner deaths double in 2017 | EPA takes 7 Superfund sites off list | Delaware threatens to sue feds over air pollution Overnight Regulation: EPA removes 7 sites from Superfund list | FTC approves settlement with Lenovo over privacy charges | Trump takes credit for air travel safety record | Coal mining deaths double in 2017 Trump zeroes in on Abedin in latest Clinton attack A modest amount of American money can help the world’s poorest countries Trump threatens to cut off US aid to Palestinians Trump congratulates Hatch on ‘incredible career’ after retirement announcement Former CIA Director Brennan hits Trump strategy on Iran Record number of LGBTQ candidates seeking office in Texas Dems release pro-Dreamer video series Overnight Health Care: House GOP eyes entitlement reform, ObamaCare repeal in 2018 | Hospital groups dig in over discount drug program | Medicaid becomes GOP target Enough is enough – investment in water infrastructure as a national priority cannot wait Taking away their children won’t stop Central American border crossers Privatize the US Postal Service before it collapses North Korea preparing for another missile launch: reports Airbnb fends off lawsuit over unauthorized subleases Hatch clears path for Romney Senate bid Lawyer touted by Roy Moore’s wife is ‘passionate supporter’ of Doug Jones Overnight Finance: Hatch announces retirement from Senate | What you can expect from new tax code | Five ways finance laws could change in 2018 | Peter Thiel bets big on bitcoin Delaware threatens to sue EPA over out-of-state air pollution Mark Kelly: If Trump gets credit for zero airline deaths, he should also get credit for gun deaths Watchdog audits fire warning shots at the FDA’s food safety program 2018 is a year for compromise Foreign governments taking on projects that benefit Trump brand: report Franken makes Senate resignation official The best way to battle addiction is to put more resources into prevention New state laws: Marijuana, big cats and an Obama holiday NYT’s Haberman criticized for comparing Trump Twitter blocking to Iran social media crackdown Romney congratulates Hatch after retirement announcement If Democrats want Congress back, women must play a key role White House: Trump ‘one of the most accessible presidents’ ever FTC approves settlement with Lenovo over privacy charges White House: Trump has ‘raised the bar for our nation’s aviation safety’ To fight cyber crime, we need swords, not just shields New York governor proposes laws to combat sexual harassment Dem lawmaker: I expect more indictments in Mueller probe in 2018 Punish rogue recreational drone pilots — not the rule followers Trump ‘very sad’ to see Hatch leave Senate Seth Meyers gives hints at political jokes for Sunday’s Golden Globes Haley: US withholding $255M in aid from Pakistan Legally, slashing federal payrolls won’t save us any money Haley calls for emergency UN response to Iran protests Bryan Cranston to Trump: In 2018, could you prevent ‘wildfires and hurricanes?’ Peter Thiel’s firm holds hundreds of millions in bitcoin: report Dem on Trump DOJ comments: Enough with the ‘banana republic-like tactics’ GOP Rep. Shuster won’t seek reelection Ex-Sheriff David Clarke: I will not be intimidated into silence Hatch announces retirement from Senate The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act represents best of America Internal poll: Cruz leads Dem challenger by 18 points Trump tears into new year with tweetstorm EPA removes 7 cleaned-up sites from Superfund list Sally Yates: Trump’s DOJ tweet ‘beyond abnormal’ Facebook’s hate speech enforcement strategy still misses offensive content: report Drones have potential to do far more good than harm Cuomo’s plea to deputize tech companies in consumer surveillance is deeply misguided Watch live: White House holds first press briefing of 2018 Hospital groups dig in after cuts to discount drug program Clinton: Short-term CHIP extension ‘doesn’t cut it’ State Department calls on Iran to stop blocking social media Doug Jones to become only Dem senator with black chief of staff Bachmann considering running for Franken’s seat Think big on space travel, but think twice about tax dollars for SpaceX rocket Two senior executives suspended at Vice amid sexual harassment allegations Rose McGowan to star in reality TV miniseries Sanders praises Iceland for equal pay law Intel Dem says minority may publish report detailing panel Republican attempts to hinder Russia probe Latest HUD changes to reverse mortgages good for consumers Twitter suspends German politician’s account for hate speech Trump’s national security strategy misses the mark on globalization The Hill’s 12:30 Report Trump tweet sparks emergency government meeting in Pakistan YouTube star apologizes for posting video showing dead body How two New York rivals can capitalize on Cuomo’s bad 2018 Ari Fleischer: ‘I do fear a wave election’ for Dems US service member killed, 4 injured in Afghan ‘combat engagement’ USPS cronyism is unaffordable for shippers and customers Sarah Silverman defends Franken: Politicians who ‘lie’ and ‘deny’ get to keep their jobs Roger Stone retroactively registers lobbying contract EU antitrust regulator concerned about big data’s effects on competition Gingrich: GOP ‘can win a surprising election this fall’ if Dems are ‘party of socialism’ Dem senator hits Trump over DACA: His ‘only dream’ is his ’empty one of a border wall’ Germany to fine social media firms that don’t remove hateful content A coming test of tolerance and political accountability Ex-Obama Treasury secretary: Tax cuts ‘leaving us broke’ Graham: I ‘fully believe that if North Korea goes to the Winter Olympics, we do not’ Trump hits Dems over DACA: Hispanics will start ‘falling in love’ with Republicans House GOP whip: Entitlement reform, ObamaCare repeal on 2018 agenda Coal mining deaths double in 2017 Russia developing cryptocurrency to evade sanctions: report Liberia’s presidential election is a milestone for democracy in Africa Dave Chappelle knocks Louis CK accuser as ‘weak’ in new stand-up special Trump: Sanctions beginning to have ‘big impact’ on North Korea GOP consultant Elise Jordan: Trump’s Twitter habit ‘a destructive force’ amid tensions with North Korea Trump congratulates New York Times’s new publisher With opioids, death is a symptom and unity is the cure Social media users mock Trump for taking credit for air-travel safety record South Korea offers high-level talks with North Korea Trump takes credit for no air travel deaths in 2017 Agencies race to implement email security tool America can reform welfare with important lessons from Europe Conway on 2018: Trump will continue ‘ambitious agenda’ Study: Quarter of world’s population could face permanent drought if Paris deal goals aren’t met Golfer: Trump didn’t take calls while golfing More investment needed in national parks, not entrance fee increases Warren raised more campaign money than nearly any senator ever at this point in election cycle: report Rupert Murdoch’s son privately expressed embarrassment over elements of Fox News: report Iran state TV: 9 more protesters killed overnight Scaramucci bragging of possible return to White House: report Trump: Time for DOJ to act on Abedin, Comey? Expect 2018 to be a year of living dangerously as global tensions rise US ambassador summoned to explain Trump’s Pakistan tweet John Dean says Nixon ‘might have survived if there’d been a Fox News’ Iran’s supreme leader blames ‘enemies’ for protests Missile defense must prioritize homeland defense Hoda Kotb named co-anchor of NBC’s ‘Today’ show Trump: Iranians ‘finally acting’ against ‘brutal and corrupt’ regime DHS activated ‘crisis action team’ after Trump issued first travel ban: report Pay attention to Latin America and Africa before controversies erupt Without a Trump-Democrat trade, the DREAM Act is just a dream Listen: Trump, GOP lawmakers talk of bipartisan action in 2018, and more of today’s news Congress faces January logjam Five fights facing Congress in 2018