Remember when Donald Trump spent months on the campaign trail inserting “emails” in every interview, debate, and tweet as a way of taunting Hillary Clinton? Karma isToo Short’s favorite word, aint she? Donald Trump Jr. reacted enthusiastically last year to the possibility of Russian government help for his father’s presidential campaign, according to emails HE released on Tuesday. But what’s really ticking everyone off today? Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) just canceled Christmas! The majority leader delayed the Senate’s August recess, which is a clear sign that the GOP will fall way short of achieving the president’s aggressive agenda that includes repealing Obamacare. The GOP leadership has vowed to introduce a revised measure tomorrow to replace the ACA and to vote on it next week, regardless of divisions in the party. Happening now: Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, Christopher Wray, is appearing before the Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing. When his predecessor last appeared before this committee, more than 20 million people tuned in to hang on Jim Comey’s every word. For a president who deeply values ratings, Wray has a tough act to follow. Here’s what we’ve got today:
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus meets with DHS Secretary John Kelly today.
- Ben Jealous will get a boost in his campaign for MD governor as Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Our Revolution plan endorsements.
- BOLD PAC gets bolder.
- Michelle Obama revealed ... in a new photo book by her WH photog.
- Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) has questions for Don Jr., Jared Kushner, and Paul Manafort.
- Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) wants the FEC to look into the Trump campaign.
- We've got JOBS!
- Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) join the CBC and CHC today for a presser on voter suppression.
- Congressional Gold Medal for Filipino WW2 vets planned for October.
- DeRay Mckesson, Diane Guerrero, Brittany Packnett, and Jidenna share what education the public school system meant to them.
- New books announced by Valerie Jarrett and Donna Brazile.
- Paul Butler releases Chokehold: Policing Black Men.
- CHC BOLD PAC raises some serious cash.
- More green for minority-owned pot dispensaries in DC.