Marco Rubio PAC Makes it Rain, Barack Obama Alumna Aims for History in PA, and Meet the Latino Museum Advisory Council

The House Intelligence Committee is likely to release the controversial memo written by GOP staffers that’s reportedly intended to discredit the investigation into Russian collusion during the 2016 election cycle, with the blessing of Donald Trump and against the advice of top law enforcement officials. #FlashbackFriday: remember when the right was all about Blue Lives Matter? Anyway, we’re back at it again -- yet another government shutdown looms. It must be Groundhog Day! With government funding set to run out in a week, House Republicans as early as Tuesday could vote on a short-term spending bill to keep the government open through March 22nd. But conservatives and defense hawks are threatening to oppose it, while House Dems have refused to back stopgap measures without securing relief for “Dreamers.” In campaign news, Mitt Romney will finally announce his decision on a Utah Senate run on February 15th. We’re all but certain he’s going to run. Meanwhile, former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has been waiting for a sign from God to see if she should run for Senate in Minnesota. Looks like she got an answer in the form of a billboard in St. Paul claiming to be from a deity with a message that reads, “Michele Bachmann, NO. ~God.” To the Valley! Three of the largest tech companies -- Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc., and Amazon.com, Inc. -- reported record quarterly financial results on Thursday as they extend their dominance over swaths of the global economy with a combined market value of more than $2 trillion. And speaking of balling, it’s Super Bowl weekend. While the Patriots take on the Eagles, the best part of Sunday will be this: Morgan Freeman playing a Game of Thrones with Peter Dinklage, all to the backdrop of Missy Elliot, Nelly Furtado and Busta Rhymes. These guys are the real MVPs! Okay, let’s kick off Friday with this...
 

  • Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) PAC makes it rain on an array of Republican candidates.
  • DOJ shuts down Barack Obama/Eric Holder-era office that helped the indigent access the legal system.
  • Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) probes Cabinet members on why there haven’t been any sanctions placed on Russia.
  • Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH) co-founded a new bipartisan Caucus.
  • CHC members probe PR Governor Ricardo Rosselló on plans to privatize island utility company.
  • Dems slam Labor Department for reportedly hiding data saying changes to tips would adversely affect many workers.
  • NY congressional candidate significantly outraises Dem incumbent.
  • FL judge rules former felons voting ban is unconstitutional.
  • NY Daily News Managing Editor out amid harassment allegations.
  • Meet the PA congressional candidate who went from a foster home to the White House to the campaign trail.
  • CBS promotes Latina to key position in the news division.
  • Several prominent writers of color nominated for the 2018 National Magazine Awards for Print and Digital Media.
  • Trump administration strips enforcement power from a division of the CFPB investigation discrimination cases.
  • Former Hispanic Lobbyists Association President strikes out on her own.
  • Advocates launch advisory council to continue push for national Latino museum.
  • WH names Executive Director of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
  • ICYMI: Check out the stories in today’s Flashback Friday section.
  • Michelle Obama chops it up with Ellen, and Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) pens a letter to Black women making history. Check it out in Blogs!
Brenda Arredondo