Congress returns today with just three days to avert a government shutdown. At issue? Among other things, DACA. We break down below where things stand. Meanwhile, Steve Bannon is testifying today before the House Intelligence Committee as part of its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Also happening today -- the presidential physician is expected to brief reporters at the White House on the results of Trump’s first physical exam as president. Dr. Ronny Jackson will also take the unusual step of answering reporters questions directly at today's daily briefing. We’ll be watching. Over the weekend, the word “shithole” was projected onto Trump’s DC hotel. Video shows the word, along with the poop emoji, being projected onto the property. “Pay Trump bribes here,” “emoluments welcome,” and “we are all responsible to stand up and end white supremacy” were also projected onto the building. At Monday night’s NAACP Image Awards, host Anthony Anderson took a shot at ousted WH staffer Omarosa, Danny Glover was honored with the prestigious NAACP President’s Award, and Ava DuVernay received Entertainer of the Year. See the full list of winners here. Lastly, Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) returns to Congress today after being out on medical leave. Welcome back! We’ve got a lot to get to today. We’re kicking off the short week with this…
- CBC Chair and Dems intro Trump censure resolution.
- Judge Greg Mathis rules out congressional run.
- FCC looking into Hawaii missile launch false alarm.
- DNC Chair Tom Pérez admits repairing rifts within the party a larger task than anticipated.
- CBC PAC endorses NM candidate who could be first Native American female in Congress.
- Feds reinstate DACA renewals as Congress continues negotiations.
- Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) launches a podcast.
- VP Pence gets an earful at historic Black church on Sunday.
- Angela Rye heads to BET.
- The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center is looking for an Executive Director. Apply below.
- Former CA Congressman Mike Honda pondering a mayoral run.
- OH lawyer considers congressional run.
- Labor Secretary Alex Acosta and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao among contingent of officials heading to Davos.
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor heads to Houston.
- Indian Health Service nominee under fire for inconsistent answers on qualifications and political contributions.
- WaPo reporter Janell Ross placed on leave.
- Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) takes issue with Donald Trump’s “pretty Korean lady” comments.
- Trump dismisses CBC recommendations on immigration policy.
- Former AG Eric Holder counseling CA state Senator Kevin de León in Senate race against Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).
- See the members boycotting the SOTU.
- NYT Executive Editor Dean Baquet talks with journo Christiane Amanpour about Trump, the free press, and the #MeToo movement.