National Headlines 12-16-18

Checking Robert Mueller (Wall Street Journal)

Where Is the Flynn 302? (National Review)

Top Republican predicts Flynn guilty plea will be thrown out, citing FBI ‘misconduct’ (FOX News)

Mattis writes letter of recommendation for Reince Priebus to join the Navy (CNN)

Trump praises closure of Weekly Standard: ‘Rest in peace!’ (The Hill)

Hemp industry expected to blossom under new Farm Bill (NBC News)

Sen. Collins: Kavanaugh demonstrated fairness (CNN)

Former fossil fuels lobbyist to head interior department as Zinke exits (Guardian)

White House prepares for shutdown as both sides dig in over Trump’s wall (Washington Post)

Iowa poll: Biden, Bernie lead Democratic caucus field (Politico)

CBS to dock Les Moonves’ severance, give millions to women’s rights groups (FOX News)