The Hill Articles: January 1, 2019

January 1
White House: Pelosi’s plan to reopen the government ‘a non-starter’ Warren pledges to donate salary during shutdown House opens day care center in hopes of better retaining Capitol Hill staffers Georgia teen dies by suicide after accidentally fatally shooting friend Trump campaign manager hits back at Romney over op-ed slamming president’s character  Belonging and identity for the children of immigrants Cuomo at Ellis Island: This is the place where Fred Trump came to America Romney slams Trump’s character in new op-ed Mexican mayor shot and killed after being sworn in Washington state raises age for assault rifle purchases to 21 US fires tear gas at migrants across Mexico border Texas county swears in 17 black female judges after historic midterm election Joshua Tree National Park to close campgrounds amid shutdown due to overflowing toilets ‘Prosper Africa’ and Trump’s opportunity during great power competition Russian rescue workers save baby from collapsed building in ‘New Year’s miracle’ A timeline of the Mueller probe’s biggest developments A national security agenda to rebuild American leadership Marine fatally shot while on duty at Marine Barracks in DC Jerry Falwell Jr.: ‘You don’t choose a president based on how good they are’ Tweets, confirmations and rallies: Trump’s year in numbers Remembering our common humanity and ancestry this year Trump invites congressional leaders to White House amid shutdown Pompeo: Pulling US troops from Syria ‘in no way changes’ cooperation with Israel Pete Davidson jabs Louis CK after comedy routine mocking Parkland students Democrats should nominate a military officer in 2020 Political figures share their 2019 New Year’s resolutions Drug policy solutions for the new year Cuomo knocks Trump in announcing pardons for 22 immigrants Actress Jane Curtin says New Year’s resolution is to ‘make sure the Republican Party dies’ Trump to Pelosi: ‘Let’s make a deal?’ NASA craft begins new year with visit to world beyond Pluto Conservative Supreme Court could reverse decades of First Amendment law Trump congratulates Brazil’s Bolsonaro on inauguration: ‘The U.S.A. is with you’ Obama’s 2019 message: ‘We’ve got a lot of work to do’ Rep-elect Crenshaw reveals New Year’s resolutions with series of tweets Ohio doctor fired by hospital after saying she would give Jews ‘the wrong meds’ Universal basic income is a solution in search of a problem Top 5 races to watch in 2019 Report: Vatican letter contradicts US cardinal on delayed vote on sexual abuse measures Top US commander in Afghanistan tells troops to prepare for any outcome in 2019: report Pompeo discusses ‘need to increase pressure’ on Venezuela on South America trip Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s Day message: Make North Korea great again Garbage, human waste overflow as shutdown takes toll on national parks ‘Waters of the US’ would alter environmental reg as we know it Trump pushes back on Dems’ funding proposal Netflix pulls episode of comedy show in Saudi Arabia after kingdom’s complaint: report Countries around Afghanistan fear refugee crisis if U.S. pulls troops: report Vermont launches program to pay people $10,000 to move to state ‘America First’ is a deepening policy error Trump fires back at McChrystal: ‘Known for big, dumb mouth’ Following difficult 2018, Pope preaches unity Guests paid $1K per ticket for Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party Trump missed due to shutdown Eight injured when vehicle plows into New Year’s crowd in Tokyo 5 resolutions you should make for the planet in 2019 German police: Man targeted foreigners with car, injured four Brother says American arrested as spy was in Russia for a wedding Sheriff: End political vitriol, solve immigration, to honor Officer Singh Police in UK investigating New Year’s Eve stabbing attack as terrorism Oregon law allowing roadkill as food takes effect Predictions: Trump goes, unexpected candidate emerges in 2019 Xi to Trump: ‘Cooperation is the best choice for both sides’ Freedom of the press honored as NYC rings in 2019 Trump on 2019: ‘Calm down and enjoy the ride’ Albuquerque mayor wears Pantera Christmas sweater at bill signing Alan Dershowitz: What will the new year bring for Mueller and Trump? Beto O’Rourke honored as ‘El Pasoan of the Year’ The Top Ten Democrats for 2020 New acting Defense secretary on first day: I look forward to carrying out Trump’s vision at Pentagon