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| NEW DETAILS ON THE RUSSIA INVESTIGATION: | |
| Possible delay to the Season One finale of 'Law & Order: DJT' --> http://bit.ly/2mRNkwF: |
 | | Special counsel Robert Mueller, aka, 'Law & Order's' Jack McCoy / Credit: Getty | |
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| Via Bloomberg's Chris Strohm and Shannon Pettypiece, special counsel Robert Mueller is close to completing his investigation into whether President Trump obstructed justice, but may hold off on a decision while he continues to look into other aspects of the probe -- such as possible collusion. Why: "That's because Mueller may calculate that if he tries to bring charges in the obstruction case -- the part that may hit closest to Trump personally -- witnesses may become less cooperative in other parts of the probe, or the president may move to shut it down altogether." https://bloom.bg/2GiH4aw |
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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 March Madness predictions to cmartel@thehill.com, @CateMartel and on Facebook. |
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| To view the 12:30 Report online --> http://bit.ly/2FuUYJt |
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| LATEST WITH THE FLORIDA SHOOTING: | |
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Give! The! People! What! They! Want!: |
| This morning, President Trump suggested he still supports raising the minimum age for purchasing a gun despite that aspect being left out of a White House proposal released over the weekend. The gist from Trump: He acknowledged there is "not much political support." http://bit.ly/2p8P7hQ He tweeted: "Very strong improvement and strengthening of background checks will be fully backed by White House. Legislation moving forward. Bump Stocks will soon be out. Highly trained expert teachers will be allowed to conceal carry, subject to State Law. Armed guards OK, deterrent!" He then followed up: "On 18 to 21 Age Limits, watching court cases and rulings before acting. States are making this decision. Things are moving rapidly on this, but not much political support (to put it mildly)." http://bit.ly/2p8P7hQ |
| BACK STORY -- THOSE NEW PROPOSALS ON GUN SAFETY: |
| Yesterday, the Trump administration unveiled a series of proposals on school safety and gun restrictions. What the proposals include: A push for states to provide firearms training for school staff members. States will also be encouraged to adopt extreme risk protection orders to take guns away from people deemed a threat. What the proposals don't include: Universal background checks or an increase in the age requirement to purchase a rifle. Keep in mind: The White House said it will not propose any legislation of its own. http://bit.ly/2HqqSDw |
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A school safety measure is getting a vote: |
| Via The Hill's Jordain Carney, House lawmakers are preparing to take Congress's first legislative step on measures responding to last month's shooting in Parkland, Fla. Details of the bill: The bill authorizes federal funding for prevention programs designed to educate students and adults about how to spot and report warning signs of gun violence. What the bill doesn't include: Any new gun control measures, such as raising the minimum age to buy a rifle or expanding background checks. This likely won't be enough for Democrats. http://bit.ly/2p9MNIz |
| HAPPENING WEDNESDAY: |
| The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing to investigate the Florida shooting. Title of the hearing: "See Something, Say Something: Oversight of the Parkland Shooting and Legislative Proposals to Improve School Safety." http://bit.ly/2p9MNIz |
| WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING IN CONGRESS THIS WEEK: |
| Banking reform: The Senate is expected to wrap up its work on legislation reforming the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law after a fight over amendments stalled the bill. Government funding: The House could pass a big government funding bill this week as lawmakers try to avoid a third shutdown this year. When's the deadline?: March 23. More on that: http://bit.ly/2FCX1af Sex trafficking: The Senate may take up legislation making it easier for internet platforms to be held liable for content posted on their platforms. Basically: The bill would let state attorneys general prosecute sites for violating federal sex trafficking laws. Details on each bill: http://bit.ly/2p9MNIz |
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Another package explodes in Austin: |
| Via CBS News Austin, Texas, a package in Austin exploded this morning killing a teenage boy and injuring a women in her 40s. Details: "Early this morning, one of the residents went outside and found the package. They brought it in the kitchen and when they opened it, it exploded. Police say this is being investigated as a homicide, and that this package was not delivered by any mail or package delivery service." Keep in mind: A similar incident happened in Austin on March 2. More on the incidents: http://bit.ly/2p8Kch6 |
| NEW UPDATE -- THE EVENTS APPEAR TO BE LINKED: |
| Via The Associated Press, "Police chief says two deadly package bombings in Austin, Texas, this month are believed to be linked." http://wapo.st/2DlYH64 |
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Xanax should advertise around special elections these days...: |
| Via The Hill's Niall Stanage, President Trump and the GOP are playing for high stakes in tomorrow's special election in Pennsylvania. How so: A loss in a district Trump carried by 20 points in 2016 would amplify Republican anxiety about November's midterm elections and sharpen questions about the damage the president's low approval ratings are doing to the party. Keep in mind: Polls indicate the race could swing to either party. http://bit.ly/2FvRztM |
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| CLIP THAT'S GETTING TRACTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA: | |
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Why Betsy DeVos could use a mimosa this morning: |
| During an interview on CBS's "60 Minutes," Education Secretary Betsy DeVos struggled to answer several questions about her job. Here are some examples: http://wapo.st/2tEl0Et |
| THE $$ LINE: |
| On underperforming schools, Lesley Stahl asked, "Have you seen the really bad schools? Maybe try to figure out what they're doing?"
Betsy DeVos: "I have not-- I have not-- I have not intentionally visited schools that are underperforming."
Lesley Stahl: "Maybe you should."
Betsy DeVos: "Maybe I should, yes." |
| ON WHETHER PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN HER HOME STATE ARE IMPROVING: |
| Lesley Stahl: "Have the public schools in Michigan gotten better?"
Betsy DeVos: "I don't know. Overall, I -- I can't say overall that they have all gotten better." |
| FULL VIDEO: |
| Watch the interview with CBS's Lesley Stahl. There's also a transcript if that's more of your thing: http://cbsn.ws/2FvkluR |
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Lol, too real.: |
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| The Senate meets later this afternoon. The House is out. 12:15 p.m. EDT: President Trump hosts the 2017 World Series champion Houston Astros at the White House. 1 p.m. EDT: President Trump has lunch with Energy Secretary Rick Perry. 4 p.m. EDT: The Senate meets. Their schedule today: http://bit.ly/2Fz61gG 5:30 p.m. EDT: The Senate has a procedural vote on the banking reform bill. 8 a.m. EDT Thursday: Microsoft Corporation founder Bill Gates will appear at a Politico event. March 14: National School Walkout. "Since the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, demonstrations have sprung up on school campuses around the country. But the first large-scale, coordinated national demonstration is planned for March 14, when organizers of the Women's March have called for a 17-minute walkout, one minute for each of the 17 students and staff members killed in Florida." http://to.pbs.org/2Dlu9BL Op-ed: Dartmouth University's William H. Eidtson argues for the right of students to participate in the protest. http://bit.ly/2Gk6BQL |
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| 2 p.m. EDT: White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders gives a press briefing. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2Fvs8bX 4 p.m. EDT: The Senate debates the bill to ease Dodd-Frank banking rules. Livestream: http://cs.pn/2Gky58X |
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| Today is National Milky Way Bar Day. |
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March Madness -- this is my year. I can just feel it: |
| The NCAA's March Madness tournament bracket has been released. Printable version of the bracket: http://on.ncaa.com/2tEAckX |
| WHAT TO KNOW |
| Via Bleacher Report, here are predictions and how to watch each game: http://ble.ac/2p7II6x |
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| And because you made it this far, here's a chicken running around in neon blue pants: http://bit.ly/2FrS3kG |
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