Another mass shooting has produced the same, predictable results in the Beltway. Yesterday, a 19-year-old student in Florida, armed with an AR-15, left 17 people dead. Cue the statements of thoughts and prayers. Cue a tone-deaf tweet from the president. The certainty is this: without changes to gun laws, it will happen again. On Capitol Hill, the immigration debate continues in the Senate with amendment votes happening today. We break down the latest below. On the campaign trail, Mitt Romney was slated to kick off his Senate campaign this morning but has postponed due to yesterday’s shooting. In White House Apprentice news, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has emerged as the most likely contender to replace White House Chief of Staff John Kelly. Meanwhile, the administration insists they’re not interviewing. I wonder what the political system is in Wakanda. I should let you guys know, I’ll be applying for dual citizenship tomorrow. And tonight, they’re opening an embassy in the nation’s capital in the historic U Street area. If you check it out, dress accordingly. Okay, back to the democracy at hand. We’re kicking off Thursday with this...
- Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) silences gun debate.
- Bipartisan Senate immigration compromise could reach 60 but faces a tough road.
- Congressmen Elijah Cummings (D-MD), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) introduce legislation requiring the WH to regularly report on the status of those with security clearances.
- Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) wants $1 billion to protect elections.
- Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) urges VA to honor veterans’ emergency care claims.
- Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-OH) and Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA) intro an initiative on healthy food financing.
- Dem lobbyists form firm with Republicans.
- Clinton campaign alumna jumps in California Governor’s race.
- Check out Michelle Obama’s Valentine’s Day playlist for POTUS44.
- Deray Mckesson pens his first book.
- Meet the Senior Technologist at the Center for Democracy and Technology.
- The NFL Media Group has a new VP of Talent Management.
- Woman of color named to key position at CBS This Morning.
- Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) intros bill on HBCU equity.