Tipsheet: Trump says he would speak to Mueller under oath in Russia probe

View in your browser     Trump says he would speak to Mueller under oath in Russia probe By Jordan Fabian and Jonathan Easley   President Trump said Wednesday that he plans to speak with special counsel Robert Mueller, laying the groundwork for a high-stakes meeting that could shape the course of the Russia investigation. “I'm looking forward to it," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he would submit to questioning by Mueller's team. "I would do it under oath," he added. Read the full story here     Listen to the HillCast AM View: Trump brings his invest-in-US message to Davos By Alexis Simendinger   Former Obama Commerce Department official Bruce Andrews explains why Switzerland’s World Economic Forum is important, and what President Trump might clarify during his Friday speech in Davos. Listen to The Hill's podcast here     Memo: Trump faces challenges in Davos By Niall Stanage President Trump’s attendance at the storied gathering of the global elite sits incongruously with the image he has sought to paint for himself. Read the full story here       Six months in, Kelly emerges as policy force By Jordan Fabian When John Kelly was brought in six months ago to be President Trump’s second chief of staff, his mission was clear: bring order to a White House plagued by infighting and leaks. Read the full story here     11 people who will shape the immigration debate By Rafael Bernal and Mike Lillis With two weeks to go before government funding expires, the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is at the forefront of the fight to prevent another shutdown. Read the full story here     Trump says he's open to citizenship path for DACA recipients By Jordan Fabian President Trump on Wednesday said he is open to offering young immigrants a pathway to citizenship over 10-12 years, as long as he gets billions of dollars to pay for a border wall and other security measures.   Read the full story here     GOP fuels ‘secret society’ talk with FBI text messages By Jonathan Easley Republicans are floating the idea that FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials formed a “secret society” that held meetings in which they plotted to undermine President Trump and his administration. Read the full story here     Trump to announce $1.7 trillion infrastructure package at State of the Union By Mallory Shelbourne President Trump said Wednesday he plans to discuss a $1.7 trillion infrastructure package during next week's annual State of the Union address. Read the full story here     Trump faces tough road ahead in Syria By Rebecca Kheel President Trump faces a slew of unappetizing choices in Syria as the war against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) winds down. Read the full story here     Dems eye GOP rep's seat after sexual harassment allegations By Ben Kamisar Democrats have their eyes on the swing district held by Rep. Pat Meehan(R) as the embattled lawmaker struggles to respond to sexual harassment allegations ahead of the 2018 midterms.  Read the full story here     Trump weakened the state of the union by wrecking the environment By John O'Grady OPINION | On Jan. 30, our President is expected to lay out what he plans to do about threats foreign and domestic. But President Trump's State of the Union will not speak to the threats to clean air and water posed by the deregulation of industry. Read the full story here     Professor Comey? Ex-FBI chief to teach ethics course amid scrutiny By Jonathan Turley OPINION | Curriculum changes at the College of William & Mary usually are not national news, but a recent entry on the course selection was something of a surprise: The college will offer a new fall course on “ethical leadership.” Read the full story here     The Associated Press: Trump in Switzerland to play salesman at economic summit By Catherine Lucey President Donald Trump arrived in Switzerland on Thursday, ready to play salesman during his debut appearance at an annual economic summit in the Swiss Alps and argue that his “America First” agenda can go hand-in-hand with global cooperation. Read the full story here     The Washington Post: ‘It’s a bad path’: GOP lawmakers blast Trump’s tariff decision By Erica Werner, Heather Long and David J. Lynch At least six Republican senators condemned the president’s imposition of tariffs on solar panels and washing machines, a split that exposed their party’s divisions over global trade. Read the full story here     Reuters: Mnuchin says not seeking trade war By Noah Barkin and Yara Bayoumy   A day after sending the dollar reeling with comments supportive of a weak U.S. currency, U.S Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the Trump administration was not seeking trade wars but would defend its economic interests. Read the full story here     The Wall Street Journal: Trump’s infrastructure push targets permit rules By Ted Mann Administration looks to streamline process for building roads and bridges, but opponents see risky environmental agenda. Read the full story here     The New York Times: Trump sharply warns Turkey against military strikes in Syria By Gardiner Harris   In a phone call, President Trump urged President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to limit attacks against Kurdish militias, including some backed by American forces. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for The Hill Tipsheet       Forward this Tipsheet     You might like         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.