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(Psssssst, auto tariffs. Pass it on.): |
Via The Hill's Jordan Fabian, President Trump hinted that he might support new auto tariffs in response to General Motors' major layoffs. http://bit.ly/2PZyMMJ He tweeted: "The reason that the small truck business in the U.S. is such a go to favorite is that, for many years, Tariffs of 25% have been put on small trucks coming into our country. It is called the 'chicken tax.' If we did that with cars coming in, many more cars would be built here and G.M. would not be closing their plants in Ohio, Michigan & Maryland. Get smart Congress. Also, the countries that send us cars have taken advantage of the U.S. for decades. The President has great power on this issue -- Because of the G.M. event, it is being studied now!" http://bit.ly/2BEgPLb What sparked this: A report that Trump is considering a 25 tariff on car imports, except for Mexico and Canada. http://bit.ly/2PZyMMJ |
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HOW THE GM LAYOFFS COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR TRUMP IN 2020: |
Via The Hill's Sylvan Lane: http://bit.ly/2r8Mtdt |
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Border wall, total winner: |
In an interview with Politico's Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer, President Trump said he would "totally be willing" to have a government shutdown over the issues of border wall funding. In Trump's words: "I don't do anything ... just for political gain. But I will tell you, politically speaking, that issue is a total winner. People look at the border, they look at the rush to the police, they look at the rock throwers and really hurting three people, three very brave border patrol folks -- I think that it's a tremendous issue, but much more importantly, is really needed. So we have to have border security." https://politi.co/2E2oyoD |
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MEANWHILE…: |
Senate Republican leaders are trying to calm fears of a shutdown, acknowledging it would be a political liability for the GOP. Full explanation from The Hill's Alexander Bolton: http://bit.ly/2DPnGTg |
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It's Wednesday. 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 -- and follow along on Twitter @CateMartel and Facebook. Did someone forward this to you? Want your own copy? Sign up here to receive The Hill's 12:30 Report in your inbox daily: http://bit.ly/2kjMNnn |
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HAPPENING ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY | |
This afternoon -- a predictable win that may not feel like a big win: |
House Democrats are huddling behind closed doors to vote for the party's nominee for House Speaker. What to expect: The outcome is totally predictable. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is expected to easily win, but the real vote is on Jan. 3 when the vote for speaker is brought to the House floor. That's where things may get sticky. http://bit.ly/2SfQtEv What's unclear: Whether Pelosi can get the 218 votes necessary to become House Speaker. Op-ed: http://bit.ly/2FJo5cw |
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NEW DEVELOPMENT FROM THE DEM MEETING: |
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has been elected chair of the Democratic caucus. Who he beat: Veteran Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), a former Congressional Black Caucus chairwoman. The vote: 123-113. http://bit.ly/2r9VAdZ |
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At 11 a.m. -- senators (finally) briefed on Khashoggi: |
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense James Mattis briefed senators on Saudi Arabia and the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. http://bit.ly/2Q3Cxkj Well, technically the meeting is about...: "The principle subject of the meeting is the civil war in Yemen, where the United States has helped a Saudi coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels. But the topic of Khashoggi's killing at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul is sure to come up." The real story -- who is *not* attending the meeting: CIA Director Gina Haspel. Why this is important: There are reports that the White House blocked Haspel attending, despite senators on both sides suggesting they want to hear from her. https://cnn.it/2P9BIBr |
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WHAT WILL LIKELY HAPPEN -- SENATORS VS. TRUMP: |
Via The Hill's Jordain Carney and Rebecca Kheel, "Senators are expected to force a vote as soon as this week to end U.S. support for Saudi Arabia's military campaign in Yemen, marking the first test of the U.S.-Saudi relationship in Congress since the journalist's slaying. If supporters are able to pass the resolution, it would be a significant break from Trump, who signaled last week that he is standing by the Saudi government." http://bit.ly/2BDJH5S |
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The National Christmas Tree will be ~lit~: |
--> http://bit.ly/2ztmBNQ;) President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting at 4:30 p.m. EST on the Ellipse. |
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LIVESTREAM: |
http://bit.ly/2KDdleJ |
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TICKETS: |
Tickets to attend the ceremony were given out through a lottery. http://bit.ly/2BCb1l0 |
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WHO IS PERFORMING: |
"Antonio Sabàto Jr. will host the event, with performances by Abby Anderson, the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Anthony Kearns, Gabby Barrett and The United States Army Band 'Pershing's Own.'" http://bit.ly/2BCb1l0 |
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STREET CLOSURES: |
Streets in downtown Washington, D.C. will start closing at 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. for the lighting. List of which streets will close: https://wapo.st/2P5sAxt |
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IF YOU MISS TONIGHT'S LIGHTING: |
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be lit on Dec. 5. https://wapo.st/2P5sAxt |
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Announced this morning -- a 'Handmaid's Tale' sequel: |
Author Margaret Atwood announced she is writing a sequel to her popular book "The Handmaid's Tale." The new book, "The Testaments," will be published in September. http://bit.ly/2KEMQpc |
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Beto O'Bama: |
Via The Hill's Amie Parnes, excitement for Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) to run for president in 2020 is growing among former Obama aides and allies. Why: They see similarities between O'Rourke, 46, and former President Obama, who was 47 years old when he was elected president. For example: "Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement. In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O'Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss." How this is shaking up the Democratic field: http://bit.ly/2P9FCu5 |
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Trending -- Holy cow: |
Watch: http://bit.ly/2BCxQFx |
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Welcome to the world, Noah!: |
Full-size photos: http://bit.ly/2AwAXwU |
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The House and Senate are in. Today: The Republican Governors Association annual conference starts. Where: Scottsdale, Ariz. http://bit.ly/2Shb7UN 10:20 a.m. EST: Vice President Pence attended the portrait unveiling for Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) in the Longworth House Office Building. 12:15 p.m. EST: The Senate votes on a Commerce Department confirmation. The Senate's full schedule today: http://bit.ly/2Si6TfE 12:45 p.m. EST: President Trump has lunch with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). 2 p.m. EST: Vice President Pence is meeting with the prime minister of Finland. 5 p.m. EST: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse. 6:30 p.m. EST: Vice President Pence hosts a reception for new Republican members of Congress. Saturday: The inauguration of Mexican President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Keep in mind: The president's elder daughter, Ivanka Trump, will attend. https://reut.rs/2P6nOjl Sunday: The 41st annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. Who is hosting: Gloria Estefan. https://hrld.us/2zu2TBV Dec. 7: Deadline for lawmakers to pass spending bills to avoid a government shutdown. |
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This morning: First lady Melania Trump speaks at Liberty University about opioids. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2P4lWrr This morning: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announces efforts to combat computer hackers and scammers. Livestream: https://cs.pn/2RpWu1C 9 p.m. EST: The Rockefeller Center tree lighting in New York. Details and how to watch: https://on.today.com/2SePC6Y 9 a.m. EST Thursday: The Washington Post's Paul Kane interviews House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) during a Washington Post event. Details and livestream: https://wapo.st/2DZl0Ud |
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Today is National French Toast Day. |
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And because you made it to the end, here's a "parade" of dogs in their best attire "marching" down the mall escalator: http://bit.ly/2P7IY0y |
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