The Hill Articles: January 7, 2019

Trump discusses Syria, Afghanistan plans with foreign leaders Trump supporter complains shutdown is ‘not hurting the people he needs to be hurting’ Dem senator pitches wall funding in exchange for immigration vote Napolitano: If Trump bypasses Congress on border ‘he’s not a president he’s a prince’ House Armed Services chairman: Trump is ‘acting like drunken sailor’ on Syria troop withdrawal IRS says filing season will start Jan. 28 Democrats demand air time to counter Trump’s border speech Ex-GOP Rep. Ryan Costello joins group pushing carbon tax Jose Andres invites Trump to visit shelters at border, says there’s no national emergency Kevin Hart apologizes to LGBTQ community, asks for acceptance after Oscars controversy Democrats plan to jam up Senate over shutdown fight Trump to address nation on wall Overnight Health Care: DOJ seeks extension in ObamaCare lawsuit due to shutdown | Poll finds voters oppose court ruling against health law New California governor’s toddler son interrupts inaugural address Appeals court rules Virginia politician violated Constitution by blocking critic on social media North Korea says Kim Jong Un traveling to China for talks with Xi Press: White House not only for white males Feehery: Why Democrats oppose the wall Bottom Line Federal worker says she set up GoFundMe page to pay rent during shutdown Alabama civil rights institute rescinds award for longtime political activist Angela Davis Senators to reintroduce Mueller protection bill this week O’Rourke planning road trip outside of Texas as he considers 2020 bid: report Hillicon Valley: Dems used fake online campaign in Alabama Senate race | Huawei hits back with suit against US tech firm | Study finds people want $1,000 to quit Facebook for a year | Feds’ new program helps companies counter cyber attacks Judge grants Trump admin request to put asylum ban lawsuit on hold during shutdown On The Money: Trump plans prime-time address, border visit amid shutdown | White House says IRS will issue tax refunds despite shutdown | World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim resigns Democrats will unwittingly move Donald Trump to greater success GOP rep unveils resolution seeking congressional term limits Overnight Defense: Trump denies backtracking on Syria | US military approves ‘conditions-based’ withdrawal plan | Dems push back on talk of declaring emergency at border Overnight Energy: Justices reject Exxon appeal in climate case | Interior to use entrance fees to keep national parks open | Dems question legality of move | Hearing on water rule postponed due to shutdown De Niro: Democrats ‘have to be more aggressive’ We need to make things easier for doctors Poll: Only die-hard Trump fans oppose compromise on border wall shutdown dispute Washington Nationals grant payment delay for season ticket holders affected by shutdown Networks to air Trump prime-time address live on Tuesday Border patrol stopped six immigrants suspected of terrorism in first half of 2018: NBC Military approves ‘conditions-based’ Syria withdrawal plan Republicans question progress on probe of DOJ, FBI actions during 2016 Interior chief directs staff to use all funds collected from visitor fees amid shutdown Flake defends Dem senator after Republican says she was only elected due to ‘dumb ass people’ New House, new vision for America’s nuclear weapons? Major Latino organization moves its convention to Puerto Rico Mulvaney recently inquired about top university position: report The Trump administration should take up Putin’s offer to talk Ocasio-Cortez slams ‘standard of who gets fact-checked’ by fact-checkers NJ Dems accuse GOP mayor of misleading city employees by claiming they won’t get paid during shutdown Don’t prematurely ease the pressure on North Korea Whoopi Goldberg hits Ocasio-Cortez: You have to do something before you ‘start pooping on people’ Top Democrat raises concerns about airport security amid shutdown Muslim, black congresswomen pose for photo together: ‘Representation matters’ Small-dollar donor networks could be a determining factor for Dem candidates, says Hill reporter White House: IRS will issue tax refunds despite shutdown Hill reporter says technology has played a role in voters distancing themselves from institutions Jimmy Carter joins former presidents denying discussing border wall with Trump Protect your college savings amid growing market turmoil Adding hemp provision to farm bill was key to passage, says Farm Bureau official Psychedelic mushroom decriminalization push says it has enough signatures to be on Denver ballot Political analyst says conservatives showed how sensitive they are to ‘betrayal’ in border wall dispute Boundless: Building a 5G World Political strategist says Dreamers could play role in negotiations to end shutdown Trump’s militarized land seizure for border wall is more complicated than ‘I can do it if I want’ Air traffic control association leader: Shutdown ‘ripple effect’ may last years Political strategist says there will be an argument over definition of border wall Central Command: US conducted 36 strikes against al Qaeda, ISIS in Yemen in 2018 Congress should protect digital commerce from duplicative taxes Trump-appointed judge tells Russian firm’s lawyer to ‘knock it off’ with Mueller criticism Cuomo: Kavanaugh, Gorsuch are ‘going to reverse Roe v. Wade’ Road to peace in Afghanistan is missing critical path for women Trump to address nation Tuesday night amid shutdown over border Lawsuit claims Beyoncé’s website violates federal disability law Ocasio-Cortez accuses CNN’s Chris Cillizza of taking quote out of context in tweet Hillary Clinton on women in politics: I know how ‘likable you all are’ Newly empowered Democrats need to save the EPA – again Border policies are endangering lives Uber driver pleads guilty to shooting eight people between rides Virginia governor announces bill to repeal voter ID requirement, allow no-excuse absentee voting Malala Yousafzai on Trump’s border wall: ‘This does not reflect the values of America’ Samuel L. Jackson praises Tlaib use of ‘motherf—er’ to describe Trump Max Boot on US reversal in Syria: ‘I’m wondering if Jim Mattis can unresign now’ The euro’s unhappy 20th birthday Dem strategist says party needs to have a ‘robust primary’ in 2020 Former Sen. Jon Kyl returns to K Street Castro to headline forum in New Hampshire after announcing 2020 decision W.Va. school official facing suspension after allegedly telling trans teen: ‘You freak me out’ Republicans’ choice: retreat or regroup  What America’s Thinking: January 7, 2019 Cyntoia Brown granted clemency by Tennessee governor The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Shutdown enters Day 17 | Trump to visit border | Ginsburg misses court session | Warren raises stakes for 2020 Dems A history lesson for Trump: Real reason Russia invaded Church of Satan praises Christian Bale after Golden Globes speech Shutdown is costing farmers, says Farm Bureau official World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim resigns AT&T eliminated more than 10,000 US jobs in 2018, union says National security center launches program to help US firms guard against foreign hackers Trump to give prime-time address and travel to border amid shutdown fight Not criminal is not good enough Former reps Mia Love, Luis Gutiérrez join CNN as commentators Liz Cheney fires back at Christian Bale: ‘Satan probably inspired’ 2008 arrest Dem strategist says Ocasio-Cortez won’t be an effective legislator Kevin Spacey quiet in first court appearance Obama: ‘New blood’ is needed among political leaders Supreme Court orders fresh look at police officers’ use of excessive force Safe and responsible development of ANWR unlocks its potential Trading places: Did Russia seek a bargaining chip for Maria Butina? Users want at least $1,000 to quit Facebook for a year: study Former ‘West Wing’ actor Richard Schiff discusses the presidency in fiction after Donald Trump Get used to market volatility, it’s not going anywhere Dispute over North Carolina election still unresolved Panel: Is the administration backtracking on withdrawing from Syria? Man arrested after allegedly trying to run over children while yelling racial slurs Farm Bureau leader Andrew Walmsley discuses farm bill and industrial hemp legalization Reporter says to expect Capitol Hill to take action on North Carolina’s 9th District Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) discusses House Dems’ domestic policy initiatives Shocked by Rep. Tlaib’s hateful political language? We shouldn’t be Government shutdown among longest on record with no end in sight DOJ asks for extension in ObamaCare lawsuit due to shutdown Pilots association urges Trump to end government shutdown, citing safety and security concerns Alaska Supreme Court upholds single-vote GOP victory for state House seat Trump denies backtracking on Syria, even as withdrawal possibly delayed Ex-staffers for Senate GOP leaders launch lobbying shop Eight days in Middle East puts Pompeo’s diplomacy to the test Supreme Court rejects Exxon Mobil appeal in climate case Shaquille O’Neal helps pay for funeral of 7-year-old girl killed in drive-by shooting Ex-GOP lawmakers Ros-Lehtinen, Lamar Smith join top lobbying firm Huawei files suit against US firm in China: report Saudi woman fleeing country allowed to stay in Thailand temporarily Lessons to take from drones shutting down Gatwick airport Pope warns against global rise of nationalism, populism Key lawmaker says moment is now for legislation benefiting women Ginsburg to miss Supreme Court arguments for first time ever Nukes, drugs, and an enemies list: Reasons to be wary in 2019 Cuban calls on Ocasio-Cortez to leave partisanship behind Dershowitz: Democrats should not use impeachment as partisan tactic Tesla’s Musk breaks ground on factory in Shanghai Kurdish official seeks clarification from US over troops withdrawal in Syria Trump ramps up attacks on media: ‘Crazed lunatics’ US, North Korean officials have discussed location of next Trump-Kim summit: report Welcome, new Congress! Here’s 5 things you need to know about refugees Democrats trying to defeat Roy Moore created fake online campaign: report WikiLeaks tells media organizations what not to report about Julian Assange: report Who the GOP should pick for select committee on climate Rising: January 7, 2019 White House may try to block release of parts of final Mueller findings: report Former Canadian prime minister: Trump ‘IS a motherf—er’ China makes ‘stern complaints’ after US destroyer sails near disputed islands New Congress should unmuzzle government watchdogs The Hill’s Morning Report — Negotiations crumble as shutdown enters day 17 This week: Shutdown nears record with no deal in sight Judd Gregg: Elizabeth Warren’s gift to Donald Trump Warren’s early 2020 bid raises stakes for rest of Dem field