Tipsheet: War between Trump, media set to intensify — Sponsored by Google Year in Search

View in your browser     War between Trump, media set to intensify By Jonathan Easley      Donald Trump’s unconventional presidency has roiled the media landscape, creating new dynamics that will play a major role in shaping his second year in office. Some of the leading names in print journalism and cable news have taken an unusually adversarial approach to covering Trump, leading to charges of bias and sparking a debate within the industry about whether the president is being covered fairly. Read the full story here     The top 10 media stories of the year By Joe Concha President Trump’s first year in office was a wild ride for the media. Here’s a look back at the Top 10 media stories of the year. Read the full story here     Five obstacles to Trump's infrastructure ambitions By Melanie Zanona President Trump plans to put his long-awaited infrastructure package at the top of his 2018 agenda, eager to notch another legislative victory now that he’s passed a major tax overhaul.  Read the full story here     Health care obstacles could complicate 2018 funding deal By Nathaniel Weixel A host of health-care issues could complicate a deal to fund the government in what will be a hectic January for Congress. Read the full story here     All eyes on Sen. Hatch as he weighs reelection bid By Lisa Hagen The political spotlight is shifting to longtime Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) as he considers whether to run for reelection in 2018. Read the full story here     Trump legal team planning to attack Flynn's credibility By Brandon Carter President Trump’s lawyers are preparing to attack the credibility of former national security adviser Michael Flynn if he claims Trump committed wrongdoing as part of his cooperation with special counsel Robert Mueller, according to a new report. Read the full story here     House Intel panel subpoenas McCain associate over Trump dossier By Olivia Beavers The House Intelligence Committee has issued a subpoena to an associate of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) over his connection with the controversial dossier containing unverified allegations about President Trump and his ties to Russia, The Hill confirmed on Wednesday. Read the full story here     Obama warns against 'irresponsible' social media use By Julia Manchester Former President Barack Obama issued a warning against "irresponsible" social media use in a wide-ranging interview with Britain's Prince Harry on Wednesday. Read the full story here     House Budget chairwoman to step down amid governor's race By Naomi Jagoda House Budget Committee Chairwoman Diane Black (R-Tenn.) announced Wednesday that she will leave the post after a successor is picked. Read the full story here     Secret Service denies hiding Trump's golfing from media By Brett Samuels The Secret Service and a local sheriff’s office on Wednesday denied using a white box truck to block CNN cameras from recording President Trump playing golf at his course in West Palm Beach, Fla. Read the full story here         SPONSORED CONTENT   Sponsored by Google Year in Search In 2017, the world asked "how." Questions like how to join the military, how to run for office, how to make a protest sign, how to be a good parent, and how to be a firefighter were asked more than ever before. Explore the moments that shaped the year at google.com/2017.         Threats of 2017 — Mideast, terror, weapons — will linger in new year By John R. Bolton OPINION | In this article today, we review the administration’s 2017 record and 2018 prospects in three critical near-term areas: Middle East turmoil, international terrorism, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Read the full story here     From ObamaCare to tax reform, Trump grew in 2017 By James Young OPINION | This month's passage of tax reform happened, in part, because President Trump grew. That growth is both a cause and effect of tax reform. What's notable is that its passage enables Trump to grow even further in the days ahead.. Read the full story here     The New York Times: In a complex tax bill, let the hunt for loopholes begin By Natalie Kitroeff   It was supposed to be a tax cut for manufacturers. Then it got out of control. World Wrestling Entertainment took it for producing wrestling videos. Regional gas stations claimed it because they mix ethanol with base fuel. Grocery stores asked for it because they spray their fruit so that it ripens. Pharmacies could take it because they have booths that print photos. Read the full story here     Bloomberg: Dollar touches one-month low as it heads for worst year since 2003 By Anooja Debnath   The dollar reached its lowest level in a month versus the euro on Thursday as an earlier slide in Treasury yields and year-end rebalancing flows weighed on the currency that’s heading for its worst year in more than a decade. Read the full story here     The Washington Post: Trump legal team readies attack on Flynn’s credibility By Carol D. Leonnig   President Trump’s legal team plans to cast former national security adviser Michael T. Flynn as a liar seeking to protect himself if he accuses the president or his senior aides of any wrongdoing, according to three people familiar with the strategy. Read the full story here     The Wall Street Journal: Tillerson discusses conflict zones in call with Russia By Michael R. Gordon and Julian E. Barnes The U.S. and Russia aired disagreements this week over key world conflict zones, framing differences that spell increasing uncertainties for the start of 2018 in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Read the full story here     Reuters: US holiday sales set to break records in surprise boon to retail By Eric M. Johnson and Richa Naidu   The U.S. holiday shopping season is on track to break sales records on the back of surging consumer confidence and increased use of mobile devices, presenting an unexpected boon for retailers and the delivery companies they rely on. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for The Hill Tipsheet       Forward this Tipsheet           Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.