The Hill Articles: January 24, 2018

Breitbart labels Trump ‘Amnesty Don’ over DACA plans Controversial Trump drug policy appointee to step down John Kerry considering presidential run in 2020: report Trump lawyer clarifies president wasn’t volunteering for Mueller grand jury Mueller reveals he wants to interview Trump about Comey, Flynn: report Trump HUD official apologizes for tweet mocking journalist Michigan State president resigns amid sexual abuse scandal Gay couple sues State Dept for denying surrogate child’s citizenship Memo: Trump faces challenges in Davos Trump: Fighting back against Russia probe is not obstruction North Korea calls for reunification with South Korea: report Vicente Fox: Trump doesn’t know the difference between running a country and a business More than 30 senators join push for immigration deal DOJ tells Nunes it’d be ‘reckless’ to release memo without review Overnight Tech: Watchdog to investigate fake net neutrality comments | AT&T calls for ‘internet bill of rights’ | Lawmakers want answers on computer chip cyber flaws Overnight Regulation: Government watchdog to probe fake net neutrality comments | California, greens sue over fracking rule | EU fines Qualcomm $1.2B over payments to Apple Twitter users launch #OneWhoDoes after White House says nobody cares about Trump question to FBI official McConnell tees up vote on 20-week abortion ban Trump says he’s open to citizenship path for DACA recipients Overnight Health Care: Senate confirms Trump health secretary | Cruz wants to revisit ObamaCare repeal | Groups sue over Medicaid work rules UK to form unit to fight ‘fake news,’ misinformation campaigns Overnight Defense: Pentagon details flawed security clearance vetting | Trump urges Turkey to pull back in Syria | Military investigating photos purportedly of Niger ambush Pence breaks tie to confirm Trump’s pick for religious ambassador US opts out of testing students on identifying fake news Trump says he would speak to Mueller under oath in Russia probe Trump can keep America energy dominant with advanced energy CNN reporter: ‘The younger women that work for you do not want to date you’ Overnight Cybersecurity: House Intel Dems draft memo countering GOP claims | Hackers release purported Olympic documents | Lawmakers demand answers on computer chip flaws Michigan lawmakers call for university president’s ouster over gymnastics sexual abuse scandal Congressional probe finds synthetic opioid easily shipped from China to US Overnight Energy: Feds sued over fracking rule repeal | Perry says US ‘blessed’ with fossil fuels | Park Service gets new acting director Trump to announce $1.7 trillion infrastructure package at State of the Union House Intel denied Senate Intel Committee access to surveillance memo: report The US needs to support and recognize youth caregivers Collins and Manchin hear McCain’s call to service Dem pushes expanding anti-discrimination protections for contractors The commanding heights of America’s ethical code Dem senator calls for probe into USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandal Trump lashes out at mayors boycotting White House event State Dept: Four US citizens killed, two injured in Kabul attack Rick Perry: US ‘blessed’ to provide fossil fuels to the world Mexicans admit they’re racist — if only we could ‘Fire and Fury’ sales top 1.7 million Listen: Senate seeks an immigration ‘reset’ Scientists successfully clone monkeys for the first time Federal aid an overlooked culprit of the college debt trap Overnight Finance: Trump budget delayed | Dollar drops after Mnuchin praises weaker currency | Dems sour on shutdown tactics | Trump tariffs alarm GOP | K Street cashes in on tax reform Strong encryption is vital to our future in tech Bill Gates: Trump’s ‘America First’ message hurts US influence in Africa GOP fuels ‘secret society’ talk with FBI text messages House Intel Dems have drafted separate memo countering GOP claims Pentagon looking into images purporting to show US soldiers killed in Niger Dollar drops to 3-year low after Mnuchin praises weak US currency Judge dismisses 4 charges against Menendez in corruption case Auto mileage standards help fuel the economy — why pump the brakes now? Driverless cars should be new legislative priority for Congress Thousands of FBI phones hit by glitch resulting in loss of texts: report Sanders: I doubt anyone cares about Trump asking FBI official who he voted for Rand Paul to sit down with Colbert next week The US is falling behind in artificial intelligence research Pence ends filibuster on Brownback nomination Motel 6 faces second lawsuit over cooperating with immigration authorities Trump urges Turkish president to scale back military action in Syria Sanders accuses reporter of saying Trump is ‘complicit in a school shooting’ Hezbollah is a terrorist group in its entirety; UK must recognize that Laura Bush appears on HGTV’s ‘Fixer Upper’ Former Fox News host meets with Trump about opioid epidemic Logan Paul pledges $1 million to suicide prevention groups Poll: Majority thinks Trump doesn’t care if government shuts down Lobby firm working to obtain visa for Russian oligarch Trump’s looming scandal of fossil fuel subsidies on federal lands Thune accepts award at Washington Auto Show, pushes driverless car bill USAID temporarily suspends involvement with Tillerson’s overhaul of State Dept White House says it will send immigration ‘framework’ to Congress Trump offers condolences to Ky. governor after deadly high school shooting Dems lead GOP by 13 points in generic House ballot: poll Poll: 84 percent of voters label shutdown ‘unnecessary’ Senate confirms Trump health secretary NYC mayor: DOJ launching ‘racist assault’ on sanctuary cities House Energy and Commerce demands answers on Spectre and Meltdown cyber flaws New research finds that most state bans on aid to religious schools are ​u​nconstitutional LG to raise prices on washers, dryers after Trump tariffs House Dems ask DOJ, FBI to include all agencies in fake comments investigation Corker: Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ helps him in negotiations Maine town fires manager for ‘pro-white’ views HSAs can be fixed through bipartisan support — millions depend on it Romney applauds ‘courage’ of those testifying against ex-USA Gymnastics doctor DOD report: Felons, people under foreign influence received security clearances Watch Live: The White House holds press briefing Grassley defends request for probe of Trump dossier author Cecile Richards stepping down as Planned Parenthood head: report Official implicated in Redskins-owner scandal named Park Service’s acting director Cruz pushes to revisit ObamaCare repeal this year Meet the new Fed boss, not quite the same as the old boss Chao in Davos: Those who don’t want to listen to Trump ‘can leave’ Government watchdog agrees to probe fake net neutrality comments Mueller wants to question Bannon about Flynn, Comey firings: report Trump is restoring credible US leadership in the Middle East Groups file lawsuit against Trump admin’s Medicaid work rules New Orleans mayor to skip White House meeting: I can’t go ‘under false pretenses’ The rich and powerful won’t let Trump ruin their Davos party Mississippi pushes for Medicaid work requirements Shutdown debate heats up Trump’s powder keg of a State of the Union San Francisco votes to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day DHS secretary: Booker’s lecture to me was ‘unfortunate’ waste of time Uber CEO calls for new benefits system for gig economy workers Our government is stalled — it’s time to invest in innovation Cuomo signs executive order protecting net neutrality in New York White House delays Trump’s budget release over shutdown Consumer bureau asks for complaints about subpoena process Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor gets up to 175 years in prison Cornyn: We’ll need at least one more stopgap funding bill Hurricane relief effort backed by Carter, Bushes, Clinton, Obama raises $41M The Hill’s 12:30 Report Justice Dept. demands documents from sanctuary cities, threatens subpoenas Trump’s regulatory rollbacks could cut current safety laws and injure workers CNN’s Van Jones aims to ‘detoxify,’ ‘depolarize’ political conversation with new show Kimberly-Clark to use savings from tax cuts to pay for layoffs Armed Services Dem: US nuclear policy shouldn’t reflect Trump tweet New DOE competition aims to jump-start US solar manufacturing Russia-linked hacker group claims release of documents from International Luge Federation Protesters wearing blue fill hearing to protest Grassley ignoring ‘blue slip rule’ California, greens sue Trump administration over fracking rule repeal Five things to know about Trump’s leaked infrastructure draft Illinois Dem invites ‘Dreamer’ to Trump’s first State of the Union address Wyoming official won’t run for governor after harassment allegations Donald Trump’s scandalous conflicts of interest still live on Trump constantly interrupts Theresa May in phone calls: report US slaps new sanctions on North Korea over weapons program Schumer: Senate must take lead on immigration agreement Texas gov asks Trump to approve funds for program that excludes Planned Parenthood Could 2018 be the trillion-dollar year for cryptocurrencies? EU fines Qualcomm $1.2 billion over Apple payments Burger King makes pro-net neutrality video Dem poll: Cruz leads Dem challenger by single digits Trudeau offers condolences after Kentucky school shooting Bipartisan group of senators to meet Wednesday on immigration Ex-RNC chair rips evangelical leaders standing by Trump: ‘Don’t ever preach to me’ again School choice deserves bold action to give Americans better education Shark charities say they’re getting stream of donations mentioning Trump AT&T urges Congress to pass ‘internet bill of rights’ Duckworth on pregnancy: It’s about time to bring down ‘some barriers in the Senate’ Prediction: Speaker Ryan will retire and not run in 2018 Lou Dobbs: ‘May be time to declare war’ on ‘deep state’ Perry: US ‘not just exporting energy, we’re exporting freedom’ Tillerson speaks with Russian counterpart after blaming Moscow for Syria’s chemical weapons use Top business, farm groups launch new coalition on trade Starbucks to give raises, offer new benefits due to tax reform Pentagon chief thanks Vietnam for supporting North Korea sanctions EPA’s budget has been devastated for decades: Here’s the math Man in prison for death threat to Obama gets additional time for threatening Trump Trump’s approval rating 12 points higher among men: Gallup Poll: Majority of Americans thinks Trump is biased against black people Koch groups urge Trump to oppose gas tax increase Blocked: How the pro-life movement is being censored on social media Super Bowl betting gets decidedly political twist Like Churchill, Trump must never give in, never! Mnuchin in Davos: Weaker dollar is good for US McConnell must go nuclear: Abolish the legislative filibuster GOP rep facing sexual harassment claims says aide ‘invited’ behavior Maine Dems allege in ethics complaint that GOP is spreading fake news NCAA opens investigation into Michigan State’s handling of claims against gymnastics doctor Bankers praise Trump ahead of Davos speech Poll: Most think recent attention to sexual harassment will create lasting change Kochs offer $4M for anti-recidivism program Sen. Manchin: ‘Gut tells me’ Trump wants to get DACA done Oprah visits grave of woman whose story she shared in Golden Globes speech Hollywood’s squandered #MeToo moment Oregon voters approve new taxes to pay for Medicaid costs Evangelical leader defends ‘mulligan’ remark about Trump, Stormy Daniels RNC chair defends Trump asking acting FBI chief about vote: ‘Just trying to get to know somebody’ American public backs immigration deal with DACA and border security RNC chair: ‘Too early to say’ if committee will back lawmaker accused of using taxpayer money in settlement Don Lemon warns Trump of effects of rhetoric after alleged threats to CNN employees Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling has local and national implications Seth Meyers records ‘tiny voice’ in the back of Trump’s head GOP senator: DACA fix must be tied to border security, including wall Franklin Graham says he believes Trump is a ‘changed person’ Building back safer and stronger: A roadmap for Puerto Rico The State of the Union is not just another Beltway political speech Tourism down in US since Trump took office EMILY’s List president: Some day, women will be running in every election Flynn met with FBI investigators without Trump’s knowledge: report Ugandan president praises Trump for his frankness: ‘Africans need to solve their problems’ Pope Francis: Fake news leads to the spread of ‘arrogance and hatred’ Pence clearly put Israel first in Jerusalem visit Pompeo interviewed in Mueller’s Russia probe, Yates cooperating: report Marijuana legalization is succeeding and other states should follow Vermont’s example Trump: Reduced regulations, tax cuts ‘making us a powerhouse again’ Deadly delay: Every second counts in missile defense Mike Pence in the Middle East: The new pointman on foreign policy? Neighborhood health clinics popular with veterans face crisis as federal funding evaporates Police fatal force: What’s behind the curtain? The ISIS defeat myth: No one talks about ISIS sympathizers and US military remaining in Syria GOP feud with FBI ratchets up Short-term spending bills leave public health agencies in suspense Tax law showers cash on lobby firms Prison reform gains new momentum under Trump GOP faces brutal Senate primary in Wisconsin Listen: Sessions questioned in Russia probe From Moonbeam to mainstream: Jerry Brown in winter Local Colorado governments are boarding the gravy train of corporate welfare