Dems made sweeping wins last night with notable candidates of color making history. We take a look below. Members of the Congressional Hispanic and Progressive Caucuses will make it clear that they won't support a year-end spending bill that doesn't include a legislative fix for “Dreamers.” Congressmen Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL), Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) lead a press conference on the issue at 1P today. Elsewhere on Capitol Hill, GOP Senate leaders were exploring postponing an $845 billion corporate tax cut, breaking with their colleagues in the House. Trump on Tuesday made a personal appeal from across the globe to ask moderate Senate Democrats to support the emerging Republican tax plan. Speaking of 45, he arrived in China today and is expected to ask President Xi Jinping for sanctions to punish North Korea’s nuclear ambitions. But China may hesitate to move against an old, if troublesome, ally. Trump will attend a meet and greet at the U.S. embassy, and is the guest of honor at a state dinner tonight with Melania. And Twitter just gave the president an early Christmas gift -- 280 characters. The platform doubled its character limit on Tuesday, making it easier for users to be either more thoughtful or obnoxious. We’ll see. We’re kicking off Wednesday with this...
- The people of color who made historic wins last night.
- Congressional members of color running for governor -- what are their prospects?
- Barack Obama reports for jury duty today.
- Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) places CoS on leave.
- WH staffers say Omarosa is a major distraction.
- Juror in Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) trial: What's a senator?
- HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson loses his mother.
- The Atlanta mayoral race in Black and white.
- Republican-turned-Democratic Hawaii legislator considering congressional run while another throws his hat in the ring.
- Longtime staffer for Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) heads to a think tank.
- See the Black corporate board members in tech.
- Meet the new hires at Will Packer Media.
- Move to End Violence wants you to be their next Co-Director.
- NCAA responds to congressional letter asking about diversity efforts.
- There’s a new Managing Editor of El Nuevo Herald.
- Puerto Rico officials tell Congress island will need “unprecedented” level of aid.
- Retiring Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) talks about her plans post-Congress.
- FOMO is filling up with holiday events! Don't forget to send us yours:info@thebeatdc.com.