TRUMP WARNS IRAN: OBLITERATION | D.C. Daily

President Trump threatens Iran with obliteration, but says talks are progressing. Iran denies direct negotiations and warned U.S. troops will be set "on fire" if President Trump launches a ground invasion. Congress is now on break for two weeks dragging the longest government shutdown ever to Day 59 at least. TSA workers could be paid today. North Korea testing missiles it says can reach the U.S. mainland. The Supreme Court hearing arguments this weekend on whether the president can end birthright citizenship in the U.S.