The Hill Articles: January 2, 2019

DOJ declines to take Arpaio fight to Supreme Court Canadian man arrested for trespassing at White House says he wanted to deliver Crown Royal to Trump Warren: The Democratic Party is going to say ‘no’ to the billionaires Graham: Trump giving up on border wall fight would be the ‘end of his presidency’ White House: Democrats ‘not serious’ about reopening government Senate confirms dozens of Trump nominees on final day of 115th Congress Sanders says he did not know about sexual harassment allegations during campaign Panel investigating Parkland shooting unanimously approves report calling to arm some teachers Comey defends Romney for ‘calling out’ Trump Dem lawmaker vows to renew push for anti-hate legislation in new Congress Romney says niece’s public criticism was more ‘civil’ than it would have been at Thanksgiving dinner Ethics investigation finds outgoing House Republican made staff unload groceries, dog-sit ABC comes out on top in New Year’s Eve specials race as CNN leads cable programming Tim Cook denies that there’s an Apple boycott in China McConnell: House government funding package a ‘total non-starter’ Shutdown halts E-Verify checks Amnesty International criticizes Netflix for ‘assisting’ Saudi Arabia Trump suggests Vatican proves border wall is moral This new year, let’s stop using the word ‘alien’ Ahead of swearing-in Dem lands at same airport where she arrived as a refugee Old Post Office tower on Trump property to remain open during shutdown Hispanic Caucus boasts record membership in new Congress When will Trump administration live up to pro-life values at EPA? On The Money: Second White House meeting scheduled as shutdown drags toward week three | McConnell suggests shutdown could last weeks | Trump blames stock market slide on ‘glitch’ Senate sets Barr’s confirmation hearing Overnight Defense: Shanahan takes reins at Pentagon | Trump says he ‘essentially fired’ Mattis | No end in sight with shutdown in 12th day Overnight Health Care: House to vote next week on defending ObamaCare in court | Trump predicts Supreme Court will overturn health law | Public health advocates warn regulators over Altria deal for Juul Overnight Energy: Zinke marks last day at Interior | House Dems formalize climate panel plans | Halliburton chairman retires A reminder of the importance of American diplomacy with China Pelosi on negotiations with Trump: ‘Nothing for the wall’ Tribune pulls programming from Charter over contract dispute ahead of NFL playoffs Hillicon Valley: Apple lowers revenue outlook | Net neutrality bill dies in Congress | Netflix warns against ‘Bird Box’ challenge | Judge dismisses suit against tech giants over San Bernardino shooting Brazil’s new president removes LGBT concerns from human rights ministry Is it time for an international cyber court? It is time for a radical shift in our nation’s opportunity narrative Aides say they experienced sexism from officials in 2016 Sanders campaign Democratic strategist predicts shutdown will hurt Trump in long run Gender-neutral birth certificates now available in New York City NC governor says he won’t appoint interim elections board McConnell suggests shutdown could last for weeks A 10-step plan for Congress to save the climate Apple lowers revenue forecast, cites US trade tensions with China Incoming Dem lawmaker shares photo of her parents visiting her congressional office Romney says he won’t challenge Trump in 2020 but doesn’t endorse him Second White House meeting scheduled as shutdown drags toward week three 5-year-old in critical condition after finding gun in car, accidentally shooting himself Warren headed to Iowa after announcing White House bid Exculpatory Russia evidence about Mike Flynn that US intel kept secret Prosecutor in Michael Brown shooting case fired Maintaining democratic values in the face of race Dem bill would require presidential nominees disclose 10 years of tax returns Giuliani: President ‘doesn’t remember’ when Trump Tower Moscow talks stopped Sanders worries pay-go rules could complicate climate change action Ocasio-Cortez poses with incoming female members of Congress Democrats wrong with plan to fund campaigns at expense of taxpayers GOP lawmaker says he’ll back Dem rules even though he may face ‘consequences’ for vote Trump calls it ‘insane’ to publicly release military watchdog reports First same-sex couple marries in Austria Trump says he ‘was very lonely’ in the White House over the holidays Ann Coulter predicts Trump will ‘fold’ on border wall demand Trump predicts Supreme Court will overturn ObamaCare Couple unable to obtain marriage license in DC due to shutdown: report Bridging the credibility gap on Russian sanctions Dem pollster says Warren wasn’t looking to score a political victory with DNA test results Man posing as a pastor accused of trying to smuggle drugs into NC jail through Bibles Democrats have low expectations for White House briefing Trump predicts Flake will ‘go to work for CNN’ Obama homeland security adviser says position ‘downgraded’ in Trump White House Ambassador Huntsman visits American detained in Moscow Hasan Minhaj: Blocking episode about Saudi Arabia will make it trend online Trump blames ‘glitch’ for stock market downturn Romney attacks Trump, now he’s a media darling Trump claims he ‘essentially fired’ Mattis, knocks US military strategy Dem pollster says the best thing a candidate can do is ‘be authentically themselves’ Warren fundraising off ‘sexism’ in tweet referring to her likability Pentagon’s top financial officer to take over No. 2 post at department Andrew Cuomo: ‘Joe Biden has the best case’ for 2020 Obama security adviser: US leadership needed to defeat global cyber threats NC police say family targeted over teen’s interracial relationship The 116th Congress can improve Medicare and Social Security Dem pollster says Trump has elevated border wall issue in public discourse Pollster says Dems have come to associate border wall with race Progressive Caucus co-chairs to vote for rules package Poll shows voters blame Trump more than Dems for government shutdown Rand Paul: No ‘appetite’ for Romney 2020 White House bid Netflix warns people against doing ‘Bird Box’ challenge Acting Defense chief recuses himself from matters involving Boeing FCC chairman applauds Congress for not reinstating net neutrality Tough times for the world’s journalists Fox News guest: Trump claiming Mexico is paying for wall ‘makes zero sense’ Kasich endorses Romney’s Trump criticism: ‘Welcome to the fray’ Former NC gov rules out running in 9th District, floats possible gubernatorial, Senate bids Nikki Haley reveals first act as private citizen: Download Uber Romney warns Republicans about Trump Ousted GOP lawmaker David Brat named dean at Liberty University business school Sandals featuring contradictory Trump tweets sold out in less than a month Workers union director says shutdown lawsuit will prove Trump administration not ‘above the law’ Compromise on border wall, our last line of defense What America’s Thinking: January 2, 2019 Trump appears with ‘Game of Thrones’-inspired poster during Cabinet meeting Zinke departs from Interior post Donors calling Romney adviser urging 2020 run against Trump: report Trump digs in on wall before meeting with congressional leaders Indian women form nearly 400-mile-long wall to support right to enter Hindu temple Judge dismisses suits aiming to hold Twitter, Facebook, Google liable for 2015 terrorist shooting The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump invites leaders to White House | Trump hits back at Romney op-ed | Fights we’re watching in the new year 14-year-old boy charged with murder after egg-throwing prank leads to fatality Atlas isn’t about to shrug over current IP laws Dems unveil rules package to promote diversity, hit deficit Ocasio-Cortez, Khanna to oppose Pelosi-backed rules package Answering Sen. Alexander’s challenge: Eliminating waste from health spending in the right way President Trump and Democrats need to strike a deal on the ‘wall’ Panel: Joe Mclean and Harlan Hill debate the shutdown showdown Real-world testing is critical to developing driverless technology, mobility expert says Norway sets world record with electric cars sold last year Attorney for Trump golf club employees says club mistreated illegal immigrant workers GOP senator floats three options for ending shutdown Union leader discusses lawsuit against President Trump over shutdown San Diego official says safety policies are key to developing driverless cars Texas lawmaker: Fund ports of entry, not wall The ‘Satanic’ women of Iranian soccer Nadler: Trump administration ‘apparently willing’ to let migrant kids die ‘The View’ co-host Abby Huntsman expecting twins Young Turks host Ana Kasparian says Democrats need to push for more limits on political spending New Jersey governor calls for redistricting reform Progressive writer Elizabeth Bruenig discusses Beto O’Rourke and other potential 2020 Democratic candidates Ireland expands legal definition of domestic violence to include emotional, psychological abuse House Dems formalize climate committee plans without Green New Deal language Rand Paul defends Trump against Romney op-ed: He ‘wants to signal how virtuous he is’ Trump’s wall would be a symbol of failure Autonomous vehicle expert says 5G will make driverless cars safer House to vote next week on intervening to defend ObamaCare in court Halliburton chairman retires amid probe into land deal with Zinke Pelosi’s daughter: My mom will ‘cut your head off and you won’t even know you’re bleeding’ Have no fear: Raise the federal gas tax Kanye kicks off 2019 with ‘MAGA’ love: ‘Trump all day’ Former NYT editor Jill Abramson takes jab at paper: News articles ‘unmistakably anti-Trump’ Russia says detained US citizen granted consular access RNC chair slams her uncle Mitt Romney for Trump criticism Immigration attorney calls on federal agencies to probe Trump golf course Russian oil output hit record high in 2018 Trump’s just not that into Kim CNN political analyst: Warren ‘below average’ in electability Taiwan president: We will never accept reunification with China under terms set by Beijing Smithsonian, National Zoo to close due to government shutdown Commission on Presidential Debates now accepting host applications for 2020 debates Bill Gates-backed nuclear project stalled by US restrictions on China Stocks fall sharply to start 2019 Attorney says more undocumented workers are employed at Trump golf course Cuomo: ‘America’s only threat is from within’ OPEC inhabits a strange new world in 2019 House Dems are ‘absolutely’ united behind Pelosi, says Rep. Tim Ryan Retired admiral who oversaw bin Laden raid defends McChrystal after Trump attack Tim Ryan: We are being governed ‘from Rush Limbaugh’s studio in South Florida’ Pyongyang’s portentous New Year’s resolution Trump plans to hold shutdown meeting in Situation Room Time for the Interior to make a ‘grand pivot’ back to conservation Harry Reid calls Trump ‘without question the worst president we’ve ever had’ At least six dead in Denmark train accident Toddler hospitalized after encounter with rhino at Florida zoo CNN’s Lemon mistakes local reporter for ex-girlfriend during New Year’s Eve telecast Haley switches Twitter accounts, loses followers, previous posts due to Obama-era rule Trump responds to Romney op-ed: ‘Be a team player & win’ Letitia James sworn in as New York’s first African-American woman attorney general If we take care of the land, it will take care of us Rising: January 2, 2019 Former Bush adviser on Trump: He won’t be removed, but will leave presidency in 2019 Pompeo demands immediate return of American detained as spy in Russia Drugmakers begin 2019 with price hikes: report Former Fox News correspondent James Rosen lands at Sinclair Washington’s reflexive opposition to Trump on Syria The Hill’s Morning Report — Shutdown drama front and center in 2019 What to watch: Five fights awaiting Trump, Congress Lobbyists gear up for critical year on trade