Tipsheet: The Top 10 Trump controversies of 2017

View in your browser     The Memo: The Top 10 Trump controversies of 2017 By Niall Stanage   President Trump’s first year in office has produced a relentless stream of controversies. Trump’s willingness to flout political norms has outraged his critics, even while it has delighted his supporters. Here are the 10 biggest Trump controversies of the year. Read the full story here     Congress braces for a chaotic January By Cristina Marcos and Jordain Carney   Lawmakers are bracing for a chaotic January as they prepare to plunge into several fights in the first weeks of 2018. The nightmare legislative storm comes after Congress headed home for the year without resolving spending battles or getting an agreement on several contentious issues. Read the full story here     Trump ratchets up feud with FBI By Max Greenwood President Trump lashed out at top FBI officials on Saturday, his latest in a stream of criticism of the nation's premier law enforcement agency that has reportedly diminished morale among its agents and employees. Read the full story here     Ex-CIA director defends top FBI officials amid Trump attacks By Julia Manchester Former CIA Director John Brennan came to the defense of two senior FBI officials on Saturday after President Trump targeted the pair on Twitter. Read the full story here       Sunday shows preview: Stark differences on impact of tax bill heading into 2018 By Julia Manchester Lawmakers are expected to offer sharply different takeaways from the GOP tax legislation signed into law this week when they appear on the morning talk shows this Sunday. Read the full story here     After rough year, Facebook does damage control in DC By Ali Breland Facebook is looking to repair its relationship with Washington, D.C. after a difficult year. The social media company's reputation suffered a blow after revelations that Russian groups used its platform to interfere in the 2016 election. Read the full story here     Joan Walsh announces move to CNN By Julia Manchester Political analyst Joan Walsh announced Saturday night that she will be moving to CNN in 2018, just hours after MSNBC said it would not be renewing her contract with the network. Read the full story here     Federal judge partially lifts Trump ban on refugees By Jesse Byrnes and Julia Manchester A federal judge in Seattle has partially lifted a ban on certain refugees imposed by the Trump administration, saying that the federal government should process their applications. Read the full story here     Justice Dept memo warns judges against being too sympathetic in child immigrant cases By John Bowden A Justice Department memo issued this week contains changes to guidelines for questioning unaccompanied children in the country illegally, and directs judges to try such cases fairly despite "sympathetic allegations" that such cases may include. Read the full story here     Dems see tax bill as giving them midterm advantage By Amie Parnes Democrats are confident that they can turn the GOP’s big victory on taxes against Republicans next fall and use President Trump’s signature legislative achievement as a wedge issue to win back the House majority. Read the full story here     Trump and Republicans deliver gift that keeps on giving for Americans By Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee  OPINION | President Trump and Republicans in Congress kept their promise, working together to create and pass the historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and they did so without a single Democratic vote. Read the full story here     Let's hope Republicans use the new year to get moving on Trump's nominees By Rachel Bovard OPINION | The Republican-led Senate is stumbling out of 2017. Not with T.S. Eliot’s proverbial whimper, but with the breathless gasps of one unfamiliar with exerting any effort. Read the full story here     The New York Times: Frustrated and defiant, Trump reshapes US immigration By Michael D. Shear and Julie Hirschfeld Davis The changes have had far-reaching consequences, both for the immigrants who have sought to make a new home in the U.S. and for America’s image in the world. Read the full story here     Chicago Tribune: White House denies Trump made offensive remarks about Haitians and Nigerians By Eugene Scott   The White House is disputing a New York Times report that President Donald Trump allegedly made offensive comments about black immigrants — specifically Haitians and Nigerians. But low confidence in the president combined with his history of controversial comments about immigrants and black people have led some to approach the White House's denial with disbelief. Read the full story here     The Washington Post: Amid backlash, White House pledges to stand firm on Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital By Anne Gearan The Trump administration has scrambled to contain the remarkably broad international rejection of its new policy — including from important allies — using threats, assurances and a cold shoulder. Read the full story here     CNN: Despite Trump's hopes, US-Russia relations are getting chilly By Nicole Gaouette In the space of a week, the Trump administration has named Russia a "rival power," sanctioned a close Putin ally, and decided to give Ukraine anti-tank weapons to help in its fight against Moscow-backed militias. Read the full story here     The Kansas City Star: Trump’s new US ambassador to the Netherlands responds to ‘lies about his own lies’ By Kelsey Ryan   The new U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands is facing criticism after a Dutch journalist asked him about comments the ambassador made about “no-go” areas in the Netherlands, where he claimed radical Muslims were setting cars and politicians on fire. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? 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