Much of the globe breathed a heavy sigh of relief as Marine Le Pen (known as the Donald Trump of France) was defeated by Emmanuel Macron in the Frech elections on Sunday. Back in the states, former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates is in the spotlight today as she heads to the Hill to talk about what she told the administration about former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn's communication with Russia. She appears before the Senate Judiciary panel at 2:30P. Over the weekend, there was more fallout from the public over the controversial bill to repeal the ACA. Now that the bill made it out of the House, all eyes are on the Senate to see if the legislation is dead on arrival. Given the blowback House Republicans faced from angry constituents, it is highly unlikely that the bill -- as it is currently written -- will become the law of the land. For an idiot's guide to what's in and what's out of the new bill, click here. Here's what's up for the week:
- Barack Obama receives Profile in Courage award.
- There's a new Standing Rock, and it's called Bears Ears.
- FLOTUS44 Michelle Obama hosted college signing day.
- Congressman Raúl Labrador (R-ID) gets shut down at townhall.
- More people watch Joy Ann Reid than Morning Joe.
- Ajit Pai is moving his agenda -- whether you like it or not.
- Puerto Rico is closing 184 public schools.