The Hill Articles: January 22, 2018

Trump: ‘Democrats cave’ on shutdown Trump admitted he was wrong over inauguration crowd size fight: book Melania will no longer join Trump on trip to Davos: report Jury finds former Sheriff Clarke’s Facebook taunts didn’t violate free speech GOP lawmakers raise concerns over ‘secret society’ in FBI agents’ texts Bannon told Ivanka she ‘doesn’t know what she’s doing’: book Tillerson: US, European countries may not reach agreement ahead of Iran nuclear deal deadline Man arrested, accused of threatening to kill CNN employees Trump expected to invite Macron for first state visit: report Trump signs funding bill, ending government shutdown Sessions announces DOJ probe of missing FBI text messages FBI head threatened to resign after Sessions pressured him to fire deputy director: report Trump waives dozens of environmental rules to speed up construction of border wall House GOP chairs: Contents of messages between FBI officials ‘extremely troubling’ Overnight Health Care: Congress funds children’s health program after four-month delay | PhRMA ups lobbying in Trump’s first year | Collins ‘optimistic’ ObamaCare fixes will pass Puerto Rico to privatize its power system All stress is not created equal — it affects black Americans more Ethics panel opens probe into GOP lawmaker accused of sexual harassment SEC to examine companies that pivoted to blockchain Congress funds children’s health program after four-month delay PhRMA ups lobbying by 30 percent in Trump’s first year of presidency Winners and losers from the government shutdown Trump slaps tariffs on imported washing machines, solar panel technology Deutsche Bank says it didn’t flag Kushner accounts as ‘suspicious’ WATCH: No winners in government shutdown, says Graham Overnight Energy: Trump imposes 30 percent tariffs on solar panels | Zinke to push road through Alaska refuge | Supreme Court rules against Trump in water rule fight Congress clears bill to end shutdown Senate approves back pay for federal workers affected by shutdown Poll: Majority have favorable view of George W. Bush Overnight Tech: Rupert Murdoch wants Facebook to pay publishers | Montana implements net neutrality rules | Security fears drive crackdown on Chinese tech firms | Facebook says social media can be harmful to democracy State of the Union will define Trump agenda ahead of crucial midterms Overnight Cybersecurity: Twitter notifies those who interacted with Russian accounts | Trump signs surveillance bill | Lawmakers look to crack down on Chinese tech firms Shutdown leaves federal employees in the lurch Overnight Defense: Congress approves measure to end shutdown | Defense hawks hopeful for more funding | Air Force taps general to investigate oxygen issues With nuclear weapons, evacuation is not an option Conservative groups urge Congress to let net neutrality repeal stand Trump talks immigration with Joe Manchin, Doug Jones From family leave to inclusive paid leave — the importance of the disability lens Megyn Kelly fires back at Jane Fonda over plastic surgery question Overnight Regulation: Trump orders tariffs on solar panel imports | Supreme Court rules against Trump on clean water rule | Montana implements net neutrality rules Trump election panel purchased Texas data identifying Hispanic voters: report Do no harm: Keep the Clean Power Plan Trump imposes 30 percent tariff on solar panel imports Largest East Coast oil refinery owner files for bankruptcy: report Listen: What Democrats got out of the shutdown Army identifies pilots killed in California helicopter crash Overnight Finance: Congress approves bill to end shutdown | Trump, GOP take victory lap | Left fumes over deal | GOP revels in fast start to Trump tax law Former Uber, Google exec to run for Kansas secretary of state Senator using ‘talking stick’ breaks Collins’ glass elephant during shutdown talks: reports Shining a spotlight on hate speech in Saudi textbooks Senate approves funding measure to end shutdown Poll: More Americans credit Obama than Trump for economy Trump will have to lead — for once — ahead of next budget deadline Air Force taps general to investigate pilots’ oxygen issues House Dem slams shutdown deal: Senate Dems didn’t ‘go to the mat’ for Dreamers Twitter account of ex-sheriff David Clarke apparently hacked Gallup: Trump’s first-year job approval 10 points lower than any predecessor Quashing bureau’s payday rule is a win for low-income Americans Collins ‘optimistic’ ObamaCare fixes will pass Leaked draft outlines Trump infrastructure plan Experts warn ISIS still has up to 10,000 loyalists in Syria, Iraq: report Trump policies offer his base short-term gains, long-term pains Joe Scarborough releases single inspired by Women’s March RNC chairwoman: Dems owe Americans an explanation for shutdown ‘fiasco’ Scalise returns to Capitol after post-shooting surgery Trump divides the nation with his ‘us vs. them’ mentality regarding our drug problem Immigration hawk: Trump backs ‘limited amnesty’ for illegal immigrants With government shutdown deal, Trump expected to travel to Davos Rupert Murdoch: Facebook should pay publishers White House defends controversial Trump campaign ad How national monument designations can hurt Native Americans Vermont governor signs marijuana legalization bill White House: Trump has 100 percent confidence in Wilbur Ross Destroying, suppressing evidence is FBI standard procedure Trump: Democrats have ‘come to their senses’ Montana becomes first state to implement net neutrality after FCC repeal North Korea turning to cryptos to counter economic sanctions Pence says Dems ‘failed’ in shutdown standoff The shutdown will take a toll on keeping Americans safe After devastating fires, California plans emergency alert overhaul SEC charges six in alleged scheme to tip KPMG on audits Wisconsin’s Republican governor looks to shore up ObamaCare market Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules state congressional map unconstitutional White House: Senate Dems ‘blinked’ in shutdown negotiations 2020 Democrats vote against Schumer deal Suzanne Somers praises Trump: ‘I’m happy about him’ Rosie O’Donnell asks why female senator is ‘always frowning’ Let’s get real about Pyongyang’s latest gambit TSA issues stricter screening for cargo from five MidEast countries Left says Dems caved on shutdown Unlocking the power of human services to build strong families and communities Top USA Gymnastics board members step down amid sexual abuse scandal Watch live: WH holds press briefing after Senate votes to end shutdown Build the wall — with words Senate votes to end shutdown Pence defends Trump after ‘s—hole’ controversy Fossil fuel companies are the real abusers of the welfare system The Hill’s 12:30 Report Pence: Allegations of Trump affair with adult-film star are ‘baseless’ Pelosi rejects McConnell’s DACA offer Pulling US aid for UN Relief and Works Agency also pulls influence Senate Dems take deal, clearing way to end shutdown Zinke advances road through Alaska wildlife refuge Pakistani hacking campaign leads in website defacements: study Supreme Court rules against Trump administration on Clean Water rule Trump and his impending showdown at the World Economic Forum Graham: ‘Blaming the Democrats is not going to work’ Tillerson: Sometimes we forget importance of US-UK relationship Republicans demand new special counsel over lost FBI text messages White House: Senators who say Trump is unclear are ‘not paying attention’ Facebook admits it can have a harmful effect on democracy Scarborough: How long can Paul Ryan keep ‘playing dumb’? Schumer’s Democrats are using a pile of myths to support his shutdown Watchdog files complaint over Trump lawyer’s alleged porn star payment Sanders: ‘Ridiculous’ to blame Stephen Miller for shutdown IMF raises global growth estimate after enactment of tax law One year under Trump, Muslim Americans are empowered and engaged Apple teams with Malala Yousafzai to expand girls’ education efforts Supreme Court agrees to hear case involving endangered frog IRS is evading federal rules, but Trump can get agency on track America is outsourcing innovation, and we need to bring it back Kid Rock donating proceeds from teased Senate campaign merchandise to GOP voter registration effort America’s parks and public lands suffer another loss under Trump Julia Louis-Dreyfus returning to ‘Veep’ following chemotherapy McConnell promises immigration debate if government reopens GOP rep: We want DACA bill, but Dems want ‘an open border’ Defense — and offense — win trade championships Trump used accent to imitate India’s prime minister: report EU affirms support for Palestinian capital in east Jerusalem Former Treasury secretary: Trump should use Davos speech to calm nervous world House Dem campaign arm beats GOP rival in campaign fundraising GOP sen: ‘I don’t think we should wait for the president’ on shutdown deal US, Pakistan must move beyond dangerous status quo Tillerson tours US Embassy in London criticized by Trump Book: Aides label Trump’s behavior ‘Defiance Disorder’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg: I like SNL’s portrayal of me Trump Jr. targets Obama administration, FBI in tweet Priebus backs Vukmir in Wisconsin GOP primary Dallas-area GOP files suit to kick 128 Dems off ballot over petition signatures RNC launches effort against red-state Dems over shutdown Voters should consider a good business leader for president White House budget chief blasts ‘dysfunction’ among Senate Dems Live coverage: Congress votes to end government shutdown Key Trump aide sees ‘significant progress’ in immigration negotiations Israeli-Arab lawmakers removed from Pence speech after protesting Pence: US Embassy in Jerusalem will open next year Mueller team has interviewed Bannon associate who frequently visited White House: report Five Democratic myths on Medicaid are designed to kill reform Trump: Democrats shut down government to appease ‘far left base’ Senate Dem: ‘You can’t operate with continuing resolutions’ Trust in US institutions sees record drop When Dreamers and black colleges meet, American success stories are made A closed door for China leaves an open one for North Korea solution Poll: Dems have biggest generic House ballot lead since 2006 Staff stopping Trump from striking compromise with Dems to end shutdown: report Macron on ‘s—hole countries’ comment: ‘It’s not a word you can use’ Trump has harshly criticized Wilbur Ross during Oval Office meetings: report Here’s what you can do to stop big tech from manipulating you online More in new poll blame congressional Republicans for shutdown than Dems Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘As long as I can do the job full steam, I will be here’ Two improvised explosive devices go off at Florida mall US foreign policy ‘goals’ are really out of step with our actions abroad Kristin Tate: In year two, how Trump could defeat Trump Listen: Former RNC chairman on GOP miscalculations California immigrant worker law is a golden opportunity for Jeff Sessions Juan Williams: High stakes for State of the Union GOP revels in fast start for Trump tax law Week ahead: Trump faces decision on solar panel tariffs Week ahead: How shutdown impacts cyber world Week ahead: Shutdown takes hold Week ahead: Children’s health funding in the balance Week ahead: Lawmakers struggle to find path on defense spending Week ahead: Emergency alert system under scrutiny after Hawaii mishap