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| I feel like this memo must have a giant, glittery, red stamp that reads, 'DO NOT OPEN (WE KNOW YOU WANT TO)': |
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| The House Intelligence Committee may vote tonight to release a controversial memo from Chairman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) alleging surveillance abuses at the Department of Justice. What the memo is believed to contain: Allegations that senior leadership at the Justice Department did not adequately explain that some of the evidence for a surveillance warrant on a Trump campaign aide was sourced from an opposition research dossier funded by Democrats. http://bit.ly/2ElQpxn |
| HOW DEMOCRATS ARE REACTING: |
| Committee Democrats say the Republican memo is full of misleading talking points. What they're doing: They have prepared a rebuttal memo. It is unclear whether the committee will vote to make that Democratic memo public as well. http://bit.ly/2ElQpxn |
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It's Monday -- welcome back! I'm Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what's coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@thehill.com, @CateMartel and on Facebook. |
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| To view the 12:30 Report online --> http://bit.ly/2GsrwAJ |
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FBI's deputy director -- out: |
| Via NBC News, FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe has stepped down, effective today. How it's happening: "Multiple U.S. officials say that FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is stepping down from his post today and taking 'terminal leave' meaning that he will stay on until his retirement in March (that was always his plan) so he can receive full retirement benefits." http://bit.ly/2Ek3qY8 |
| THROWBACK TO DEC. 23, 2017: |
| President Trump tweeted, "FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is racing the clock to retire with full benefits. 90 days to go?!!!" http://bit.ly/2ElU66e |
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Another one bites the dust: |
| Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.), the chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, just announced he will not seek reelection in an increasingly competitive district. Why this is big: Frelinghuysen is only in his first term as House Appropriations Committee chairman, a top post that lawmakers traditionally serve in for years. In his statement: "I have worked in a bipartisan manner, not just in times of crisis but always, because I believe it best serves my constituents, my state and our country," Frelinghuysen said. http://bit.ly/2nk8jcp Full list of retiring members: http://theatln.tc/2BBGHUF |
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| FIRST IN THE 12:30 REPORT: | |
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Freshman superlatives: |
| Quorum just published research on what the freshmen in the House have been up to so far. |
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| The most bipartisan House freshman: Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), whose bills have found a Republican co-sponsor 60 percent of the time. Best at pulling in co-sponsors: Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.), with an average of 46 co-sponsors per sponsored bill. Murphy has introduced 11 sponsored bills. Most effective House GOP freshman: Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), who has introduced nine bills so far and averages 23 co-sponsors per bill. Freshman who has introduced the most bills: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), who has introduced 21 bills. Keep in mind: Only three freshmen have passed legislation as the lead sponsor: Reps. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.). List of the runners-up: http://bit.ly/2noS8tt |
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Free idea: Trump should distribute 2018 agenda planners with photos of elephants to congressional Republicans: |
| Via The Hill's Cristina Marcos and Jordain Carney, President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address this week as debate rages in Congress over immigration policy. Later this week: House and Senate Republicans are meeting for a retreat at the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia to discuss their 2018 agenda. President Trump and Vice President Pence are scheduled to speak at the retreat. Immigration: Senators are trying to jump-start their negotiations on reaching an immigration deal with less than two weeks before a Feb. 8 deadline, when the current government-spending bill expires. State of the Union protests: Female lawmakers plan to wear black in solidarity with sexual misconduct victims. Some lawmakers are also bringing guests associated with the "Me Too" movement. At least five Democrats plan to boycott the event entirely. Defense spending: The House is expected to consider legislation this week to fund the Pentagon through September, amid slow action on bipartisan budget talks. Abortion: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) teed up a procedural vote on a 20-week abortion ban, after the House passed similar legislation last year. Yeah, but: It's not expected to pass the upper chamber. Fallout from ex-USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sentencing: The House is expected to consider legislation on Monday to make athletic organizations report sexual abuse allegations faster and establish policies to prevent misconduct from occurring in the first place. Context for each: http://bit.ly/2nmH6F7 |
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Yiiikes: |
| An online interactive map that tracks the location of fitness-device users has revealed highly sensitive information about the location and staffing of U.S. military bases, according to reports. http://bit.ly/2rOD2mK |
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| STATE OF THE UNION PREVIEW: | |
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Ahh, the State of the Union -- a night of planned applause breaks and attendees trying to look extremely focused: |
| President Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address tomorrow, the biggest stage he will have to chart out an agenda for 2018. Why it's especially important: It's a big moment for Trump after his tumultuous January (Think: government shutdown, Michael Wolff's book and reports that he tried to fire special counsel Robert Mueller). Why he has high hopes: Trump had one of his best days as president last year when he delivered a speech to a joint session of Congress. Via The Hill's Jordan Fabian, here are five goals of his speech: 1. Pressure Congress on immigration -- He plans to use this speech as a sales pitch for his immigration proposal.
2. Lay out an infrastructure plan -- A senior administration official said Trump will spend time discussing his long-awaited plan.
3. Take an economic victory lap -- Unemployment is low, wages are rising. Trump will likely focus on these numbers.
4. Set stage for the midterms -- Trump will highlight his accomplishments and use positive, unifying rhetoric.
5. Shake things up -- Trump's script last February was traditional, but he could definitely spice things up this year. Context for each: http://bit.ly/2njfdPi |
| THROWBACK -- WE CAN ONLY HOPE FOR MORE STORIES LIKE THIS: |
| Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fell asleep during the State of the Union in 2015. The reason she fell asleep: "I was not 100 percent sober," she said. "The audience, for the most part, is awake because they are bobbing up and down and we sit there, stone faced," Ginsburg said. Lol. Photo of Ginsburg sleeping: http://politi.co/2FpYxMw |
| OP-ED ABOUT THE BOYCOTTS: |
| Some Democrats are planning to boycott Trump's speech. George Washington University professor Jonathan Turley argues that boycotting the State of the Union only divides the country further: http://bit.ly/2DU7797 |
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These dresses are great because they're practical to re-wear without anyone noticing: |
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Because it's a Monday: |
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Hey, history buffs: |
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| The House is in. The Senate will meet this afternoon. 12:10 p.m. EST: President Trump has lunch with representatives from the United Nations Security Council. 5:30 p.m. EST: The Senate votes. 6:30 p.m. EST: Votes postponed in the House. 10 a.m. EST Tuesday: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testifies at a Senate Banking Committee hearing. Details: http://bit.ly/2njBuMX 9 p.m. EST Tuesday: President Trump's State of the Union address. Jan. 31: There will be a rare "super blue blood moon." What to know: http://cnn.it/2DAOjbF Sunday, Feb. 4: The Super Bowl. February 14: The Hill is hosting an event on America's opioid epidemic and the role that recovery support services can play. Details and how to RSVP: http://bit.ly/2EmtX7p |
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| 1:15 p.m. EST: White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders gives a press briefing. Livestream: 2:30 p.m. EST: The Washington Post is hosting a State of the Union preview. Speakers include: White House counselor Kellyanne Conway; House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.); former interim Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Donna Brazile; former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer; the American Conservative Union's Matt Schlapp; Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.); Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.); and Sen. Angus King (I-Maine). Details and livestream: http://wapo.st/2Eddtyb Thursday: Former first lady Michelle Obama will appear on Ellen DeGeneres's show. This is her first TV interview since leaving the White House. |
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| Today is National Corn Chip Day. |
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TRENDING -- to pull you out of the zone at work: |
| Trip Advisor released its list of the 25 best hotels in the world: http://cnn.it/2Gt6ZvS |
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| And because you read this far, here's a tiny puppy napping in cereal: http://bit.ly/2BBQ1Ib |
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