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| Sorry, kids. Time to grow up now. Can't be a Toys R Us Kid anymore: |
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| Via Business Insider's Dennis Green, Toys R Us is closing all of its 735 remaining stores in the United States. Why now: In its liquidation filing, the company says it will run out of cash in May. http://read.bi/2GuHdrj |
| THROWBACK -- OH WOW, ADS HAVE CHANGED: |
| Here's a Toys R Us commercial from the 1980s. Watch: http://bit.ly/2Gu7giz |
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March Madness just officially kicked off! May the best bracket win. Here's a list of game times: http://on.ncaa.com/2pjUFGG 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/2tT8bX2 |
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New Russia sanctions -- take that, Putin: |
| Via The Hill's Jonathan Easley, the U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Russian individuals and entities in response to cyberattacks in the U.S. and Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Details: The U.S. will sanction five entities and 19 individuals from Russia for a range of cyberattacks, including the disruptive 2016 Petya attack and Russia's "destabilizing efforts" in the 2016 presidential election. The Treasury Department will freeze those assets and prohibit Americans from doing business with those Russians, officials said. http://bit.ly/2Duo3im |
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Next up in the shark tank: |
| This morning, President Trump officially confirmed that he is tapping conservative commentator Larry Kudlow to serve as his White House economic adviser. http://bit.ly/2Gtlno8 |
| WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT KUDLOW: |
| Larry Kudlow is a media personality who hosted several CNBC programs over the years. He agreed with the president's tax cuts, but wrote an op-ed criticizing President Trump's tariffs. Recently, though, Kudlow has suggested he is now on board with some tariffs. More about Kudlow: http://ti.me/2tRFOZq |
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It's not you, it's m--, no, no, it was actually you: |
| Via The Washington Post's Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker, Josh Dawsey and Carol D. Leonnig, President Trump wanted to fire secretary of state Rex Tillerson last Friday, but chief of staff John Kelly talked him into waiting until he was back from Africa. Ouch: "Trump quickly soured on Tillerson and made no secret of his dislike. He mocked his mannerisms and Texas drawl, saying his secretary of state talked too slowly. In conversations with advisers and friends, the president would often list others he said would do a better job than Tillerson, whom he frequently labeled 'weak.' " Full story: http://wapo.st/2GtYSPV |
| JUST NOW -- TRUMP: FAAAALSE: |
| President Trump insisted that media reports about an imminent White House staff shake-up are "false" and "exaggerated." What sparked this: Trump shocked Washington earlier this week with his abrupt dismissal of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, provoking speculation that he could be looking to clean-house among those Cabinet members and senior officials who have disappointed him. http://bit.ly/2peWx3c |
| WHAT GINA HASPEL SHOULD EXPECT IN HER CONFIRMATION HEARING: |
| Via The Hill's Katie Bo Williams, Senate confirmation of President Trump's pick to lead the CIA, agency Deputy Director Gina Haspel, will likely hinge on how the 30-year intelligence veteran handles questions about her involvement in the agency's brutal interrogations of terrorism suspects in the post-9/11 era. Keep in mind: Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he would oppose her nomination, leaving Republicans with the bare minimum 50 votes needed to confirm her. Annnd that's if there are no other GOP defections and if Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who is undergoing treatment for brain cancer, returns to vote. http://bit.ly/2HAE20D |
| ARGUMENT FOR HASPEL: |
| Former CIA Director Michael Hayden argues that Gina Haspel is a good choice to run the spy agency. http://bit.ly/2FMyEae |
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Trump said what now?: |
| Via The Washington Post's Josh Dawsey, Damian Paletta and Erica Werner, President Trump said at a fundraising dinner that he made up facts during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. What Trump said: "He insisted to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the United States runs a trade deficit with its neighbor to the north without knowing whether that was true." http://wapo.st/2pcDhUS |
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Is it too soon to preorder one?: |
| Via The New York Post's Carleton English, former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has signed a book deal. When it will be released: September. *marches over to Kramerbooks to be the first in line* http://nyp.st/2pb1XNB |
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It's pep talk time!: |
| Via The Hill's Alexander Bolton, Sen. Cory Gardner (Colo.), chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, gave colleagues a pep talk during a private meeting Tuesday, showing confidence about Republicans expanding their majority in November. His main talking point: Highlighting poll numbers showing Republicans beating five vulnerable Democratic incumbents. http://bit.ly/2tQeQkN |
| FIVE TAKEAWAYS ON PENNSYLVANIA: |
| Democrat Conor Lamb looks likely to win the close special election for Pennsylvania's 18th District. Here are five takeaways from The Hill's Ben Kamisar and Lisa Hagen: http://bit.ly/2FCWDg1 |
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| THE COOLEST STORY I'VE READ THIS WEEK: | |
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Being in space really can change a guy...: |
| Via The New York Post's Chris Perez, astronaut Scott Kelly no longer has matching DNA to his identical twin brother. Wow: "In a groundbreaking new study, NASA scientists found that Kelly's DNA had been altered upon his return to earth -- with 7 percent of his genes experiencing an "unexpected change," according to the agency." How Kelly learned: From media reports. He tweeted: "What? My DNA changed by 7%! Who knew?" he tweeted. "I just learned about it in this article. This could be good news! I no longer have to call [Mark Kelly] my identical twin brother anymore." http://bit.ly/2Dv1mKJ |
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Good times: |
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| The House and Senate are in. Today–Sunday: SXSW Conference & Festivals in Austin, Texas. Schedule and livestream: http://bit.ly/2GuanH5 This morning: President Trump met with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar. This morning: Vice President Pence had a phone call with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq. 2:30 p.m. EDT: President Trump meets with members of the American Petroleum Institute. 3:30 p.m. EDT: President Trump meets with Microsoft founder Bill Gates. 3:45 p.m. EDT: First and last votes in the House. Saturday: St. Patrick's Day! April 30: Former FBI Director James Comey speaks at George Washington University. Details: http://bit.ly/2GvWHvq |
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| Noon: President Trump attends a Friends of Ireland luncheon at the Capitol with House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar. Livestream: https://cs.pn/2HDxFtp 2 p.m. EDT: White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders gives a press briefing. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2FRJyiv 6 p.m. EDT: President Trump delivers remarks and participates in the Shamrock Bowl presentation by Irish Prime Minister Varadkar at the White House. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2FVcUwd |
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| Today is National Peanut Lovers' Day. |
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| And because you read this far, here's a toddler who insists the onion he's eating is an apple. His effort to prove everyone else wrong is admirable: http://bit.ly/2FIgTsJ |
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