The Hill Articles: January 30, 2018

What Trump didn’t say in his State of the Union address Harris slams Trump for linking young immigrants and MS-13 Watch: Highlights from Trump’s first State of the Union address GOP lawmaker: Trump should have hit Russia harder in speech FULL SPEECH: Rep. Joe Kennedy’s State of the Union response warns ‘bullies’ can’t win Gutiérrez slams immigration remarks from ‘explicitly racist’ president Dem FCC commish trolls chairman with Burger King mug Trump makes no calls for ObamaCare repeal in State of the Union Kennedy rebuts Trump: ‘This is not who we are’ Schumer: Trump’s speech ‘stoked the fires of division’ Sanders: America doesn’t want ‘compulsively dishonest’ and ‘bully’ president  FULL SPEECH: Trump defends ‘American way’ in State of the Union address Latina Dem lawmaker: Trump ‘has demeaned communities of color’ Watch live: Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address Trump makes case he’s stoking American dream Trump: North Korea ‘could very soon threaten our homeland’ Trump: US must get ‘much tougher on drug dealers and pushers’ Trump says global trade will be fair and reciprocal Dems boo, hiss at Trump immigration remarks Trump: We must ‘modernize and rebuild’ nuclear arsenal Trump protesters chant ‘lock him up’ outside Capitol ahead of State of the Union Trump calls for infrastructure plan of ‘at least’ $1.5T Trump raises national anthem debate during State of the Union Trump: Congress should give agencies power to fire federal employees Trump urges Congress to pass ‘Right to Try’ experimental drug bill Trump: ‘We have ended the war on American energy’ Melania Trump wears white pantsuit to State of the Union Trump signs order to keep Gitmo open Trump’s former pick for South Korea ambassador warns against preemptive strike Mueller seeking to interview ex-spokesman for Trump’s legal team Clinton posts explanation for not firing campaign staffer accused of sexual harassment Trump officials take heat for declining Russia sanctions Kennedy pre-buts Trump: Bullies no match for a united people Melania travels to State of the Union separately from Trump Congressional Black Caucus chair: Members will ‘stare racism in the face’ at Trump SOTU Stormy Daniels denies having affair with Trump Women’s rights group projects image on Trump hotel ahead of SOTU speech Overnight Tech: Official resigns, employee fired over Hawaii fake missile alert | Employee thought drill was real attack | Amazon teams up to cut health costs | Feds subpoena major bitcoin exchange DOJ made last-minute plea to WH not to release classified memo: report Nevada gaming regulator opens investigation into Steve Wynn Watch live: Trump gives first State of the Union address Webb: Economic freedom vs. liberalism Mellman: The state of Trump and the Union Overnight Defense: House passes defense spending bill in symbolic vote | Official resigns, worker fired for Hawaii fake missile alert | General says US would have ‘minutes’ of warning time after N. Korea launch FBI, intelligence agencies are vetting Nunes memo: report CNN: Trump’s lawyers arguing Mueller hasn’t met bar for interview Sanders to bring ‘Dreamer’ to State of the Union Overnight Regulation: Dems go on attack during EPA chief’s hearing | Mnuchin promises more Russia sanctions | Regulators subpoena major bitcoin exchange | New lawsuit over FDA e-cig rule Trump to call for ‘new American moment’ Senators urge new rule to combat opioid crisis in rural areas NH bill would expand Medicaid work requirements to food stamps, welfare Agriculture chief Sonny Perdue is ‘designated survivor’ for Trump’s State of the Union Recy Taylor’s granddaughter to attend State of the Union as Dem’s guest GOP lawmaker who assaulted reporter to lead workshop on communications Overnight Finance: Mnuchin promises new Russia sanctions after uproar | Dow drops ahead of Trump State of the Union | GOP senators call on Trump to protect NAFTA | Regulators subpoena major bitcoin exchange Dem bringing ‘Dreamer’ to SOTU: You’ll have to ‘break my bones’ before threatening my guest Overnight Cybersecurity: Ryan urges lawmakers not to overplay intel memo | Spotlight on cyber threats to small businesses | The Hill sits down with DHS cyber chief | CIA expects more election interference CDC director bought tobacco stock while in office Drug distributors shipped 20M pain pills to town of 3,000 people in West Virginia Senate Republicans call on Trump to preserve NAFTA Overnight Energy: Dems go on attack at EPA chief’s hearing | Pruitt backs national fuel standard | Bill Nye sparks controversy with State of the Union plans | Greens sue over wolf protections Live coverage: Trump delivers his first State of the Union Key senator floats new compromise for immigration talks Senate sends sexual abuse reporting bill to Trump’s desk Overnight Health Care: House to begin hearings on bills to fight opioids | Groups rally against cuts to anti-drug office | Departures test insurance lobby’s clout | Amazon teaming up to cut health care costs Dem whip pushes back on ‘four pillars’ approach to Dreamers Former Mississippi gov arrested with loaded gun at airport Trump’s infrastructure plan under fire ahead of State of the Union A year ago we protested against Trump’s xenophobia and bigotry. That fight is more important The major threat that won’t be addressed at the State of the Union Greens sue Trump over wolf protections More than 1,000 University of Chicago alumni sign letter protesting Bannon invitation Why we will choose public service over politics in the Pruitt EPA DNC vice chairman to RNC spokeswoman: ‘You endorsed an alleged pedophile’ Top general: US would have ‘minutes’ of warning time if North Korea launched missile President Trump has laid the foundation to invest in infrastructure, rebuild the military Dem lawmaker leaving seat vacant at SOTU to honor people ‘wrongfully targeted for deportation’ Trump puts healthy school meals at risk Listen: The good, the bad and the ugly of Trump’s economic claims WaPo: Justice IG focused on McCabe delay in examining Clinton emails on Weiner laptop Passing a solution for Dreamers will strengthen our military Bill Nye’s company says SOTU attendance not an endorsement House panel to begin hearings on bills to fight opioid crisis Tom Tancredo drops out of Colorado gubernatorial race New drugs, but slow access — here’s how to speed breakthroughs to patients SC governor declares Sunday ‘Stand for the Flag’ day Hawaii employee who sent false missile alert had confused drills for real world scenarios before Trump pick for South Korea ambassador will no longer be nominated: report Embrace our energy opportunity Facebook bans cryptocurrency ads Top official resigns, worker fired after Hawaii false missile alert Schumer to Trump administration: Who met with Putin’s spy chief? Drink taxes damage the economy and do nothing to cut sugar intake Mayors describe fraught relationship with Trump White House Scott Pruitt’s words don’t match his actions on dangers of methane pollution The hypocrisy of fossil fuel divestment Tester invited the Border Patrol Union’s president to the State of the Union. What does that say to Dreamers?   McConnell: Mueller needs ‘no protection’ from Trump Scientists’ group rips Bill Nye over SOTU attendance: He ‘does not speak for us’ Senate confirms Trump nominee despite missing ‘blue slip’ House passes defense spending bill in symbolic vote GOP Rep. tears into colleague’s ‘drastic and cruel’ call for Dreamers’ arrests at State of the Union McConnell on midterms: ‘We do have a pretty good map’ Stormy Daniels to appear on ‘The View’ Thursday Higher education irreparable harm and taxpayer waste: A 50-state study of nonfeasance Former Miss America running for Alabama House seat Dems go on the attack during EPA chief’s hearing Ricketts to replace Steve Wynn as RNC finance chair Female GOP House members to wear red, white and blue to State of the Union Liberal group releases State of the Union ad attacking Trump tax law Look for ‘fairy dust’ in Trump’s infrastructure plan US releases video of Russian fighter flying within 5 feet of surveillance aircraft Airline executives praise US agreement with Qatar over subsidies Trump says he’ll offer message of unity in State of the Union New ‘Purge’ movie poster features modified MAGA hat Financial regulators subpoena major bitcoin exchange: report Overspending on the Pentagon won’t make us safer House Intel prepares to release memo vote transcript Pelosi: Pundits will say Trump did well ‘if his nose isn’t running and he isn’t burping’ Ryan calls for a ‘cleanse’ of the FBI Nunesmemo.com redirects to Nunes challenger’s campaign page How the GOP’s latest abortion ban hurts families like mine Don’t sabotage H-1Bs—fix them FDA faces new lawsuits over e-cigarette rule Dow drops 400 points ahead of Trump’s first State of the Union GOP lawmaker asks Capitol Police to arrest ‘Dreamers’ at State of the Union DOJ, SEC investigating Apple over iPhone slowdowns: report Financial literacy is an essential link in the chain of student success Senate group preparing to pitch immigration ideas Oversight chairman threatens to subpoena HHS for withholding information Time for thought leadership on infrastructure Trump hints at TPP regret, but that train is leaving the station Hoyer: Sides moving further away from caps deal War room to boardroom: The new era of cybersecurity House lawmakers clash over broadband infrastructure Former Michigan governor to be named Michigan State interim president: report Sessions: DEA to target pharmacies, prescribers in crackdown Fox’s Wallace: ‘It’s a mistake’ for Dems to boycott State of the Union Collins to skip GOP retreat  Texas governor orders investigation of abuse claims at USA Gymnastics facility Outgoing FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe owes us some answers The Hill’s 12:30 Report OPCAT application is Palestinian hypocrisy at its best Pruitt: National fuel standard should be ‘unified’ Dem asks EPA’s Pruitt if Morocco is a ‘s—hole’ country Immigrants play a vital role in securing our Social Security system’s future Administration admits Treasury’s list of Russian ‘oligarchs’ was derived from Forbes ICE defies House Judiciary request, deports man living in US for 39 years Ryan urges lawmakers: Don’t overplay memo 1968 is a year that changed America James Corden hits back at Nikki Haley over Grammys Senate Dems call Trump’s reported Census Bureau pick ‘deeply unqualified’ Schumer: Trump should thank Obama for economy Former Rep. Grimm blames 2014 conviction on ‘politically corrupt team’ driving Russia investigation Pfizer plans investments, bonuses in wake of tax law Economy ready to let the good times roll in 2018 FCC votes to improve delivery of emergency alerts House GOP leaders not whipping conservative immigration bill GOP lawmaker rips Huckabee for ‘despicable’ joke about Ruth Bader Ginsburg Mnuchin promises more sanctions on Russia after outrage over report Fusion GPS: Grassley’s leaks putting employees in danger Trump and the GOP need to keep their hands off our communities EPA reconsidering whether to cut off Chesapeake newspaper’s funding Macaulay Culkin prefers first ‘Home Alone,’ with ‘100 percent less Trump’ FCC says false missile alert in Hawaii was sent by employee who thought attack was real Pruitt in 2016: Trump ‘would be more abusive to the Constitution than Barack Obama’ Dem senator on EPA chief’s actions: ‘I frankly find it galling’ If Dreamers get a deal, it will be because of Trump, not Schumer MSNBC analyst to Dem rep: Has Nunes been compromised by the Russians? Sally Yates: Resilience has kept us strong ‘despite relentless attacks’ on institutions and norms Ryan: Rosenstein ‘doing a fine job’ Humane Society CEO faces sexual harassment accusations The only real question left is when Kimmel: Low black unemployment should be credited to Obama, an ‘unemployed black guy’ Golf star on playing with Trump: ‘He cheats like hell’ The State of the Union is great again Red alert warning: Trump may fire Mueller soon RNC will keep Wynn money until outside investigation is complete Texas Democrat slams border wall, links GOP opponent to Trump in new ad Sonny Perdue gives some good news in his 2018 farm bill goals Sen. Collins: ‘Absolutely essential’ Mueller be allowed to finish probe Poll: Trump’s approval rating highest in West Virginia, lowest in Vermont Putin joked that his exclusion from oligarchs list was ‘offensive’ Democrats panic over avalanche of good economic news Wife of deported Detroit man: ‘It’s a nightmare’ Federal judge orders release of immigrant rights activist: ‘The Constitution commands better’ Kasich on possible 2020 run: I don’t know ‘what my future is’ Sen. King: Releasing memo would be ’reckless,’ ‘could expose sources’ This year, state leaders need to make K-12 education a priority Conway: ‘The president’s been plenty tough on Putin’ Flake: NAFTA has been ‘wonderful’ for US Dem lawmaker: ‘We are seeing the dumbing down of the presidency’ The state of our unbalanced union This SOTU, Trump can move to drain the swamp for good Conway: ‘There are concerns all the way around’ on Nunes memo Collins: WH decision to not implement Russian sanctions ‘perplexing’ Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JP Morgan Chase join to tackle health care costs An hour of teleprompter-reading won’t erase Trump’s terrible 2017 Doug Jones hoping Trump delivers ‘presidential address’ instead of campaign speech Claims that capping SALT deductions violate Constitution are meritless Christie: Trump shouldn’t let Mueller interview him FEMA to ‘officially shut off’ food and water aid to Puerto Rico Airbnb ad: ‘Let’s open doors, not build walls’ Former aide on Clinton’s appearance at Grammys: ‘Everyone needs to grow a sense of humor’ Trump can reset the country by giving a civil State of the Union Nobody’s property: Shedding light on human trafficking Carl Bernstein: Ryan and McConnell might have stopped Watergate investigation if they’d been around then Schumer: Dems will be watching State of the Union to see if Trump changes course on infrastructure funding Schiff says office has received death threats over ‘Republican spin memo’ McConnell: Trump will share ‘outstanding news’ at State of the Union US releases list including names of Russian oligarchs but declines to implement new sanctions The ‘beneficial ownership’ proposition undermines tax reform CIA chief: ‘I have every expectation’ that Russia will try to influence midterms We are in a state of political disunion Trump should focus on his incredible number of wins — and forget his detractors Trump’s State of the Union speech can’t neglect US tech leadership Five things to watch for in Trump’s State of the Union Listen: The State of the Union address in history, and infrastructure at a crossroads Collins becomes centrist power player Rep. Joe Kennedy looks to raise profile with Trump response The Memo: DOJ turmoil clouds Trump’s big speech Departures test clout of insurance lobby Defending our nation’s cyber services Tough flu season could kill tens of thousands Trump’s pick for NY prosecutor scrutinized Briefly: The State of the Union