The news to know for Thursday, January 17th, 2019! Today, what lawmakers are requesting from President Trump in two different letters, and how the IRS might give you a break at tax time. Plus: a new Netflix comedy inspired by the proposed Space Force, and the Razr phone returns. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.   Then, hang out after the news for today's 'Thing to Know Thursday' interview. This week, we're talking about why 80 percent of New Year's resolutions fail by February, and tricks to reach yours anyway. You'll hear the unique way successful entrepreneur and podcaster, John Lee Dumas, reaches his goals and stays productive. You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below... Be sure to connect with me at my favorite event of the year, and today's sponsor, Podcast Movement! It’s the world’s largest gathering of new and veteran podcasters. Use code “NEWSWORTHY” for $50 off registration.       Sources:  Shutdown Latest: The Hill, NBC News, Politico, CNN Terrorist Attacks: Reuters, Time, The Hill, CNN, AP Brexit Update: The Guardian, AP Tax Penalties Waived: WSJ, Reuters Microsoft’s Promise: Seattle Times, NYT Space Force Comedy: The Verge, CNET, YouTube Sinclair Streaming: TechCrunch, USA Today, NBC News Facebook’s Local News: AP, NBC News Razr Returns: Business Insider, USA Today Coffee Going Extinct?: Mashable, Science Advances, CNN