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Source: @VivianBala, Twitter Before you keep reading, click here for today's theme song: I really hope Trump jogs out to this song while high-fiving his team: http://bit.ly/2cR5B77 |
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It's officially Tuesday in Singapore...
I.e.: the North Korea summit is TODAY: |
| After months of taunting and threats, President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are set to make history in a few hours. How the world is reacting: Crossing their fingers it will go smoothly. What to expect: http://bit.ly/2HGhEmb When Kim and Trump will meet: 9 p.m. EDT tonight, which is 9 a.m. Tuesday in Singapore. https://on.mktw.net/2JPp0c6 Five things to watch: - Does Trump stay on script?
- Does Kim lay on the charm?
- What exactly is on the table?
- Who is influencing Trump?
- What happens next?
Details and context for each: http://bit.ly/2HEGYZK After the one-on-one meeting: There will be a second meeting with President Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a few advisers. Who's attending from the U.S.: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, national security adviser John Bolton and chief of staff John Kelly. (Via Fox's Fin Gomez) http://bit.ly/2sOl6Xu Update -- how long Trump will stay in Singapore: President Trump was expected to be in Singapore until Wednesday, but the White House just announced he will leave on Tuesday evening. Why: The nuclear talks are moving "more quickly than expected." Happening at 4 a.m. EDT tomorrow: President Trump is expected to hold a media availability before departing. http://bit.ly/2JrWfTr |
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| SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: |
| New goal for 2018 -- get my own small army of back-suited men: "Kim Jong Un taking a leisurely stroll across Singapore's Jubilee Bridge with a small army of black-suited men." Photo: http://bit.ly/2HExcqC Hey, Kim, hey: "Kim Jong Un waves as he enters Marina Bay Sands, appears to be heading to SkyPark with his entourage." Video: http://bit.ly/2MgOJIQ More on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s tour of Singapore: http://bit.ly/2JKq0yb |
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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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Breaking -- this sounds like most peoples' unused gym memberships ;) |
| Via The Hill's Lydia Wheeler, the Supreme Court upheld Ohio's "use it or lose it" practice of cleaning up voter rolls. I.e.: States can remove people from the voter rolls if they don't vote. How that works: If someone hasn't voted in two years, they are sent a confirmation notice. If they don't respond and don't vote in the next two years, they have to re-register. http://bit.ly/2y07tcF |
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I bet lawmakers are thrilled for the quiet week (lol): |
| Via The Hill's Jordain Carney and Juliegrace Brufke, Congress is walking into what may be the busiest news week of 2018. Think: North Korea, Group of Seven fallout and an immigration showdown -- just to name a few. http://bit.ly/2sOLVdU |
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| TOP OF MIND ON CAPITOL HILL: |
| House Republican leadership has until tomorrow to create the text of a compromise immigration bill. I.e.: Border security and protections for young undocumented immigrants. What happens if leadership can't deliver by tomorrow -- or lawmakers don't like the text: More lawmakers will likely sign a petition to force an immigration vote. http://bit.ly/2sOLVdU |
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| WHAT ELSE CONGRESS IS UP TO THIS WEEK: |
| Trade: "Lawmakers will regroup in Washington on Monday amid the fallout from Trump's growing war of words with longtime U.S. allies." Op-ed on the G-7 summit from the Atlantic Council's James J. Coyle: http://bit.ly/2JJFti4 Defense policy: "The Senate is poised to wrap up its work on the [National Defense Authorization Act] this week, but first it needs to break a stalemate on amendments." North Korea summit: Lawmakers are keeping a close eye on the Trump–Kim summit in Singapore. Some Republicans are skeptical the meeting will accomplish anything. FBI: "The Justice Department's inspector general is expected to release on Thursday a long-awaited report into the FBI's handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server." Opioids: The House is expected to vote on more than 20 opioid crisis bills this week. Context and details for each: http://bit.ly/2sOLVdU |
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I think the Caps may need more Gatorade after this weekend than after a playoff game: |
| The Washington Capitals have been seen around the city celebrating in hilarious ways. Think: Tattoos, celebrating on the roof on Café Milano, keg stands out of the cup and swimming in the fountain in Georgetown (it's not for swimming). The spottings are incredible: http://bit.ly/2HEN5xe |
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| And to combine both worlds: Here's Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner posing with the Caps: http://bit.ly/2JxGElG |
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| SO, WHEN'S THE PARADE?: |
| The victory parade is happening tomorrow at 11 a.m. along the National Mall. Route map, road closures, timing and everything else to know: https://wapo.st/2LFXuLt |
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| FUN FACT: |
| Every winning player gets to spend a day with the Stanley Cup. You won't be surprised to hear there are some weird stories to come from that tradition. Enjoy: https://nydn.us/2MbZbS9 |
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Oh hey, Mel: |
| Yesterday, first lady Melania Trump attended the Ford's Theatre annual gala. Why this is newsy: Melania hasn't been seen much in public since her surgery last month. https://politi.co/2l1sGJP |
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| The House is out. The Senate will meet later today. President Trump is in Singapore and Vice President Pence has no public events on his schedule today. 3 p.m. EDT: The Senate meets. 5:30 p.m. EDT: The Senate votes. 9 p.m. EDT: President Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un one-on-one. 10 p.m. EDT: President Trump participates in an expanded bilateral meeting with Kim. 11:30 p.m. EDT: President Trump has lunch with Kim. 4 a.m. EDT Tuesday: President Trump holds a media availability. 6:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday: President Trump leaves Singapore and heads back to Washington, D.C. |
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| 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday: The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on election interference. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2sOl6Xu Thursday: House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) speaks at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2MjyRFt |
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| NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...: | |
| Today is National Corn on the Cob Day. It's also National German Chocolate Cake Day. |
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Wait, are you kidding me?: |
| IHOP, which is changing to IHOB, had its big reveal on the name change. My guesses: The "b" stood for bacon, breakfast or brunch. Nope, it's now: International House of Burgers. Watch the company's 15-second reveal: http://bit.ly/2sLCUTc |
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Local news is best news: |
| A meteorologist in West Palm Beach, Fla., solved a Rubik's Cube while giving the forecast. Video: http://bit.ly/2sO7dsa |
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| And to brighten your Monday, here's a preschooler who knows how to properly celebrate graduation: http://bit.ly/2M9sYKZ |
