Today, the House is scheduled to vote on sending nearly $8 billion in aid in response to Hurricane Harvey. The measure is widely supported, with a few Freedom Caucus exceptions, and is expected to pass. Meanwhile, Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded, is expected to strike Puerto Rico and other islands today and could reach Florida by the weekend. The House is also expected to pass today the first major legislation to speed the rollout of self-driving cars. Later this morning, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) are heading to the WH to meet with Trump to talk about Congress’ aggressive agenda, including the challenging path forward on DACA. Speaking of, the outrage and backlash over Trump’s DACA decision stretched the coasts and crossed both political divides and borders. We examine some of the backlash below. It’s a rainy morning in the nation’s capital. Here’s what we’ve got today:
- Barack Obama speaks out on DACA.
- Michelle Obama heading to Salt Lake City.
- Queens Bey and Oprah join Harvey relief concert.
- Congressional Black Caucus meets tomorrow to talk budget.
- DREAMer sues the admin.
- Mexican government ready to help DREAMers, if needed.
- Bold PAC fundraises on “Medicare for All” though not all PAC members onboard.
- David Clarke finds his DC gig.
- Omarosa laughs off rumors that WH CoS John Kelly wants her out.
- HuffPost has a new DC bureau chief.
- NYT adds to the congressional reporting roster.
- Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) says GOP "fringe" group uses immigrants as scapegoats.
- USHCC CEO Javier Palomárez resigns from Trump’s diversity council -- finally.
- Trial for Senator Robert Menéndez (D-NJ) begins today.
- Former Congresswoman Corrine Brown hosts a praise with purpose.
- It's raining purple in Minneapolis as thousands want to topple Columbus and erect Prince.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosiare holding a 10A joint presser on DACA and Dreamers.
- Latino journos needed for NAHJ survey. Get more info below!
- Steve Harvey now regrets his infamous meeting with Trump. Get the story below in Blogs.
- If you're in DC, join The Beat DC team tonight at 5P Dirty Habit for a Hurricane Harvey relief happy hour. First 10 people to arrive will get a cocktail on us!