The Hill Articles: January 10, 2019

Texas county GOP votes to keep Muslim vice chair Gillibrand to visit Iowa amid 2020 speculation: report Harris teases presidential run to Colbert Trump: ‘Real collusion’ is Dems and cable news guests saying border emergency is ‘manufactured crisis’ Trump: ‘Law is 100 percent on my side’ for national emergency Veteran behind GoFundMe for Trump’s wall allegedly pocketed money meant for wounded veterans Lawmakers mark 100 days since Khashoggi’s death with press freedom event Midwestern farmer plows ‘build the wall’ into field Tennessee high court rules man who placed secret cam in 13-year-old’s bedroom not guilty of child porn Federal workers protest shutdown outside McConnell’s local office in Kentucky Mueller investigating Ukrainian presence at Trump inaugural: report Obama’s FEMA chief: Trump ‘blustering’ over border emergency Overnight Defense: Senators say questions remain after Syria briefing | Trump inches closer to declaring emergency to build wall | Air Force accepts Boeing tankers despite flaws Oregon begins killing sea lions harming population of endangered trout House Democrats clash with Mnuchin following sanctions briefing US supplier cuts ties with Chinese company over internment camp labor Furloughed forest service fire captain says he’s ‘stressed out’ over shutdown On The Money: Trump inches toward emergency declaration | Eyes disaster bill for wall funds | Trump promises to pay federal workers after shutdown | Fed chief warns long shutdown could hurt economy | China sees progress in trade talks Hillicon Valley: Cyber agency crippled by shutdown | Dem asks FEC to investigate disinformation in special election | Google shareholder sues board over payout to executive Presidential candidate wants to give everyone $1,000 a month in free cash Some Dems like Trump emergency declaration — at least as far as reopening government Joe Lieberman says he hopes Ocasio-Cortez is not ‘the future’ of Democratic party GOP lawmakers rip Dems for calling Cohen to testify Senate Dems raise concerns about shutdown’s impact on assistance to taxpayers GOP campaign committee chair says NRCC likely won’t get involved in Steve King primary CNN’s Acosta spars with Trump Jr. over border wall: ‘Bye bye’ Trump eyes disaster bill, inches toward declaring emergency to build wall Fox News legal analyst: Mueller can show that Trump campaign had connection to Russian intel Maduro starts new term in Venezuela facing US sanctions, lack of legitimacy abroad Trump promises to pay federal workers after shutdown Overnight Health Care: Sanders rolls out drug pricing bill | Klobuchar, Grassley unveil bill targeting ‘pay for delay’ drug tactics | Dems probe Trump use of ObamaCare fees Will a market crash get the action we need on climate change? US border agent pleads not guilty to killing four women in Texas ‘Traditional masculinity’ deemed ‘harmful’ by American Psychological Association Las Vegas police issue warrant for Cristiano Ronaldo’s DNA in rape case Overnight Energy: Damaged Joshua trees provoke outrage during shutdown | Hundreds of groups press Congress to back Green New Deal | Fiat Chrysler to pay $500M to settle emissions cheating claims Ex-Nazi camp guard deported from U.S. dies in nursing home in Germany Canada hopes to welcome over 1M new immigrants over next three years In politics, it’s always darkest before the dawn Sarah Sanders and CNN’s Acosta trade barbs over border visit Graham: Time for Trump to declare national emergency for border wall The Fed wants to be boring, but Trump, markets won’t let it Google shareholder sues over $90 million payout to Android creator accused of sexual misconduct Georgia police officer resigns after video shows him punching black man in face during arrest Poll: Sanders most popular senator, Flake least California governor to propose US’s longest paid parental leave policy: report Another beef recall: What’s really in your burger Pence slams Maduro’s inauguration in Venezuela as a ‘sham’ DeSantis asks entire South Florida water management board to resign Woman caught on video using anti-gay slurs to attack man getting pedicure Federal workers sue Trump administration over shutdown, allege work without pay violates 13th Amendment Rethinking America’s commitment to Afghanistan TSA workers protest at Atlanta airport House passes bills to fund Transportation Dept., HUD, Agriculture Coast Guard wife to Trump, Congress: ‘Build the wall, don’t build the wall. But pay our husbands.’ Trump: ‘Not worried’ about Cohen testimony Harry Reid urges senators to push for more UFO research Democrats will object to Senate adjourning amid shutdown Can citizens trust government if falsehoods are part of the story? Air Force receives long-delayed Boeing tankers with ‘deficiencies’ DJ convicted in 1992 murder case after relative sent DNA to genealogy website Drug prices to take center stage in first House Oversight hearing Damaged Joshua tree sparks outrage as shutdown drags on MLK’s daughter tears up talking about workers affected by the shutdown 94 percent of Latinos who voted in ’18 plan to continue voting A carbon tax to fund increased border security? TSA agents working without pay decline gifts, tips from travelers due to ethics rules Top Catholic bishop calls for Trump, Congress to end shutdown Sanders apologizes amid harassment allegations involving 2016 campaign Oceans heating up faster than previously thought, scientists say Cohen to testify publicly before Congress Senate immigration talks fall apart Teachers union boss knocks ‘boneheaded’ LA school chief in contract fight CBS News in talks to hire Flake: report American Dental Association praises O’Rourke for recording visit to dentist on Instagram Where is our political turmoil headed? Look to Bolivia. Pence: Courts would be involved if Trump declares national emergency for wall Steve King identifies himself as a ‘nationalist,’ defends earlier comments Acosta mocked for border reporting: ‘Exactly – walls work!’ GOP conference chair: Steve King’s comments were ‘abhorrent’ and ‘racist’ GOP senator wants ‘essential employees’ to get paid during shutdown Pence on shutdown fight: ‘No wall, no deal’ Defending Jones Act is path to disaster Graham: Trump won’t ‘capitulate’ on border, ‘no end in sight’ to shutdown A negotiated solution to the shutdown Brennan calls on Congress to end shutdown before negotiating border security: Not ‘subservient’ to the president Former Texas lawmaker Blake Farenthold resigns from lobbying job What the government shutdown means for our nation’s cybersecurity Government workers protest outside White House on shutdown day 20 Fed chief Powell: Prolonged shutdown will harm US economy Cuomo defends ‘offhand’ #MeToo joke about being assaulted States can reform youth probation with federal reform across the line Senators say questions remain on Trump strategy in Syria after briefing Fox affiliate fires employee for doctoring video of Trump Oval Office address GOP senator denies Trump misled voters over wall funding Mueller met with Trump campaign pollster, former Manafort associate: CNN Shutdown, showdown or shakedown? Election analyst predicts 2020 Dem ticket will be split between a man and a woman Trump wishes Jeff Bezos good luck on his divorce Trump cancels Davos trip over shutdown Key Democrat says Graham’s border-wall framework falls short Election analyst says ‘perfect storm’ led to major gains by Dem women in midterms Ocasio-Cortez slams ‘disgusting’ right-wing site for publishing fake nude photo Sanders apologizes amid harassment allegations against 2016 campaign aide Purchase agreements don’t solve real issues facing US, China Pelosi: Trump wants ‘a distraction,’ not a wall New Connecticut governor busts out dancing moves at his inauguration ball What America’s Thinking: January 10, 2019 Sanders, Dems unveil sweeping bills to lower drug prices GOP lawmaker: Steve King’s ’embrace of racism’ has no place in Congress Hundreds of environmental groups pressure Congress by backing Green New Deal The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump headed to border as shutdown hits Day 20 | Talks fall apart | Emergency plan could set up clash with GOP How to ensure a successful second Trump-Kim summit Bullying rates in Trump-supporting Virginia districts rose after 2016 election: study Lawsuit aims to invalidate Wisconsin laws signed by Walker in lame-duck session Courts can be influenced by public opinion, polling analyst says Teachers union chief: LA teachers willing to strike ‘as long as it takes’ to reach deal O’Rourke talks border during Instagram video at dentist GOP pollster predicts Republicans will have chance to reboot health care plan ahead of 2020 We can’t afford another failed state in North Africa Pompeo rips Obama-era Mideast policies during Cairo speech FBI Agents Association demands end to shutdown Majority says court ruling striking down ObamaCare should stand, poll shows Chamber of Commerce says will focus on bipartisanship when endorsing candidates Democrats urge White House to push backpay for contractors Ben Shapiro urges Congress to censure Steve King after he questions why term ‘white supremacist’ is offensive Chamber’s Donohue: Trump, Congress need to ‘figure it out’ on immigration Former GOP rep: We would be ‘storming the White House’ if Obama mulled national emergency Spiritual illness is crippling America McConnell blocks House bills to reopen government Trump: ‘I never meant’ Mexico would ‘write a check’ for the wall Florida congressman welcomes his fourth child Iowa’s GOP governor won’t endorse Steve King in 2020 primary Fiat Chrysler to pay nearly $500M to settle claims of emissions cheating Chamber of Commerce CEO vows to ‘use all our resources’ to fight single-payer proposals Security firm says worldwide cyber campaign targeting dozens of domains linked to Iran Lieu donates contributions from Ed Buck after second man found dead in Dem donor’s home House bill that would treat marijuana like alcohol named ‘HR 420’ in nod to cannabis culture United States must preserve the presidency of the World Bank Trump says he finds China ‘more honorable’ than Pelosi and Schumer Cher to Pelosi: Give Trump ‘his f—ing money’ Federal judge strikes down Iowa’s ‘ag-gag’ law that blocked undercover investigations Netanyahu’s attacks on press, institutions are taking toll on Israeli society, journalist says US apparel company cuts ties with Chinese factory over internment camp suspicions Socialist youth group to protest Trump during Davos forum Voting is easier than ever before Trump denies knowing Manafort shared polling data with Russian associate ‘Fox & Friends’ host Kilmeade: Trump ‘would set a terrible precedent’ with national emergency order Journalist says a liberal Israeli prime minister could mend relations with US Democrats Trump: ‘Surprising’ if I don’t declare national emergency for wall GOP rep says he doesn’t expect any more Republicans to break ranks in shutdown fight Ashley Judd’s sexual harassment claims against Weinstein again dismissed, defamation suit will proceed Progressives tried to block this important taxpayer protection Israel to hold parliamentary elections early as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces multiple criminal charges Warren to make New Hampshire visit over the weekend Panel: Jesse Lee and Holly Turner debate the border wall showdown Kasich: Dems, Trump both think they’re winning on shutdown Trump to skip Davos if government remains closed Fox’s Hume: ‘Fact-checking has become a branch of opinion journalism’ Teacher’s union leader Randi Weingarten discusses potential educators strike at Los Angeles schools Former DOJ official Elliot Williams discusses reports of Rod Rosenstein’s potential resignation Rep. Paul Mitchell (R-Mich.) says GOP doesn’t expect more shutdown defectors Steve King asks how terms ‘white nationalist’ and ‘white supremacist’ became offensive GOP rep says ‘comprehensive’ border security package may not need $5 billion for wall Jones asks federal officials to investigate misinformation campaign tactics in Alabama Senate race Top Sanders campaign aide accused of forcibly kissing staffer GOP rep: Shutdown is ‘the dumbest way to do government in the world’ President Trump to visit U.S. southern border today as shutdown negotiations continue to stall Trump’s decision creates opportunity for Afghans, if they can seize it Kasich grants clemency to woman serving life sentence for killing abusive ex-boyfriend Making ‘adjustments’ not so easy for federal workers NBC: Test of steel border barrier prototype shows it could be sawed through A long shutdown hinders Trump’s deregulatory efforts ‘Green Book’ writer facing scrutiny for resurfaced 2015 tweet backing Trump 9/11 claim Trump: ‘Cryin Chuck’ Schumer lied about ‘temper tantrum’ Trump fails the first test of the First Step Act Rick Scott threw party at Florida governor’s mansion after DeSantis and family had moved in: report CNN’s Navarro files nails during immigration debate with Trump ally Joshua Tree to remain open during shutdown after all Kamala Harris to enter presidential race on or around MLK Day: report Big data is Peace Corps’ ticket to renewed policy relevance (and mojo) Rising: January 10, 2019 EU court adviser says Google can limit ‘right to be forgotten’ Trump told graduating students in 2004 to ‘go over’ any ‘concrete wall in front of you’ China sees progress on ‘structural issues’ in trade talks with US Lady Gaga to remove song featuring R. Kelly from iTunes over singer’s criminal sexual abuse investigation Jay Powell ignores the stock market at the economy’s peril The Hill’s Morning Report — Groundhog Day: Negotiations implode as shutdown reaches 20 days Black Caucus sees power grow with new Democratic majority Emergency declaration option for wall tests GOP Worries mount as cybersecurity agency struggles amid shutdown Curious picture emerges of American arrested on espionage charges in Russia Pressure on K Street to reflect growing diversity in Congress Shutdown chaos complicates IRS tax season The challenge for Dems? Winning attention vs. Trump