| | | | |  | | By Katherine Tully-McManus | | | With an assist from Marianne LeVine TEXT TESTS GUN DEAL TIMELINE — Senate negotiators and their staff spent the long weekend putting the finishing touches on bipartisan gun safety legislation but haven't yet released text. The Senate is back in session today and aides are expecting that text will be made public soon. (There were previous expectations of a bill drop on Monday afternoon or evening, but that didn't pan out.) What's the holdup? A GOP source familiar with the long weekend's talks tells us that the Hyde Amendment, which bars the use of federal funds to pay for abortion, has come into play in the discussions over the bill's health care provisions. That means that two of the most divisive and visceral political issues in the country – guns and abortion – could be paired together. Recess reality: If the Senate moves forward procedurally this afternoon, that could still set up final passage by the end of the week. (Theoretically, the process could bleed into the weekend absent cooperation from all 100 senators, but the Senate is also scheduled to leave at the end of the week for a two-week recess.) If there is no legislative language today, the goal of passing the bill before the Independence Day recess could be out of reach. As legislative action gets pushed back again and again , negotiators risk losing the momentum and political will that brought them together in the first place immediately after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas and a racist mass shooter opened fire and killed ten people at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y. RELATED: 'I pray with my eyes open': In scarred Charleston, the Buffalo shooting brings back the trauma from Jerry Zremski at The Buffalo News (RUNOFF) PRIMARY DAY — Voters in Alabama, Georgia and Arkansas vote in primary runoffs today. The most-watched contest will likely be the race between Katie Britt and Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.). Britt has clinched former President Donald Trump's endorsement – but only after the former president endorsed, and then un-endorsed, Brooks. Zach Montellero has a preview: All the seats up for grabs in Tuesday's primaries
| | | | STEP INSIDE THE WEST WING: What's really happening in West Wing offices? Find out who's up, who's down, and who really has the president's ear in our West Wing Playbook newsletter, the insider's guide to the Biden White House and Cabinet. For buzzy nuggets and details that you won't find anywhere else, subscribe today. | | | | | GOOD MORNING! Welcome to Huddle, the play-by-play guide to all things Capitol Hill, on this Tuesday, June 21, where no one wasted a glorious weather weekend on promises of gun legislation. Who would do that? WILD WEST AT TEXAS GOP CONVENTION — Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), the lead GOP negotiator of the gun violence prevention framework was booed in his hometown of Houston by his own party while speaking at the Texas GOP convention, for his participation in the gun violence prevention talks. 1,000 times no: "Democrats pushed for an assault weapons ban, I said no," Cornyn said. "They tried to get a new three-week mandatory waiting period for all gun purchases, I said no. Universal background checks, magazine bans, licensing requirements, the list goes on and on and on. And I said no, no, 1,000 times no." Delegates in the crowd chanted "no red flags" and "say no to Cornyn" multiple times during his speech Friday afternoon, reported Houston Public Media. "We reject the so called 'bipartisan gun agreement,' and we rebuke Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lindsey Graham 1601 (R-S.C.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mitt Romney (R-Utah) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.)," one resolution voted on by the delegates at the Texas GOP convention reads. More from Houston: Texas Republican Convention calls Biden win illegitimate and rebukes Cornyn over gun talks, from Sewell Chan and Eric Neugeboren of The Texas Tribune TOUGH CROWD IN TEXAS: Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) got more than boos at the Texas GOP convention: He was accosted by right-wing activists in a hotel and called a "fraud" and a "sellout," and a "traitor" who "needs to be hung for treason." Right-wing personality Alex Stein posted videos showing himself and supporters calling Crenshaw "eyepatch McCain" — an attack coined by Fox News personality Tucker Carlson. Crenshaw wears an eyepatch because of an injury sustained when he was hit by an IED while serving in Afghanistan. In response, Crenshaw tweeted, "This is what happens when angry little boys like @alexstein99 don't grow up and can't get girlfriends." | | | | A message from Workday: Workday Government Cloud looks to unify talent management, time and attendance, and recruitment, and it enables government agencies to automate day-to-day personnel processes and give workers more control through self-service options. Agencies equipped with modern and accessible cloud solutions are able to make more informed and strategic talent decisions and support a workforce that drives results for all Americans. Join us on June 22 to discuss strategies, tools, and technologies to address public sector workforce challenges. | | |
MEADOWS AND SCHIFF TAKE THE STAGE — The fourth public hearing of the Jan. 6 select committee investigating the attack on the Capitol will center on President Trump's then-chief of staff Mark Meadows and his role in a pressure campaign on state elections officials to carry out a plan to reject the 2020 election results. Kyle and Nicholas have a preview.
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is expected to lead the panel's presentation. Witnesses will include: Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State chief operating officer Gabriel Sterling and former Georgia election worker Wandrea ArShaye "Shaye" Moss. (It is an Election Day in Georgia today, with the primary run-off. These folks will be pulling double duty.) RELATED: Jennifer Haberkorn from the Los Angeles Times talked to Schiff ahead of the hearing, where he will play a central role: House Jan. 6 committee to reveal Meadows' pressure on Georgia election officials Select panel in profile: Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) got the Profile in Courage Award, but this weekend there was no shortage of profiles of members of the Jan. 6. select committee. Pete Aguilar's rising star status meets the moment at Jan. 6 hearing, from Paul Kane at The Washington Post.
- "'Part of this is,' Aguilar explained in an interview in his office late Thursday, 'how do I reach my grandmother? How do I get people who aren't as steeped in the political weeds to pay attention to this stuff?'"
Why a Committee Chief Wants Justice to Prevail, from Richard Fausset and Luke Broadwater at The New York Times
- "I'm from a part of the country where people justify the actions of slavery, the Ku Klux Klan and lynching," said Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the committee chair. "I'm reminded of that dark history as I hear voices today try and justify the actions of the insurrectionists on Jan. 6, 2021."
'HE WILL BE EXECUTED — Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) warned about possible "violence in the future," when he shared a letter addressed to his wife saying that he would be "executed" and that she and their son would follow. "I'd never seen or had anything like that. It was sent from the local area," he said on ABC's "This Week." He tweeted out a picture of the chilling letter , which was received at his home. Speaking of political violence… Missouri Senate candidate Eric Greitens encourages supporters to "Get a RINO hunting permit," using the acronym for the derisive phrase "Republicans in Name Only" in an online ad that drew criticism over the weekend. "The RINO feeds on corruption and is marked by the stripes of cowardice," said Greitens. "Get a RINO hunting permit. There's no bagging limit, no tagging limit, and it doesn't expire until we save our country."
| | | | DON'T MISS DIGITAL FUTURE DAILY - OUR TECHNOLOGY NEWSLETTER, RE-IMAGINED: Technology is always evolving, and our new tech-obsessed newsletter is too! Digital Future Daily unlocks the most important stories determining the future of technology, from Washington to Silicon Valley and innovation power centers around the world. Readers get an in-depth look at how the next wave of tech will reshape civic and political life, including activism, fundraising, lobbying and legislating. Go inside the minds of the biggest tech players, policymakers and regulators to learn how their decisions affect our lives. Don't miss out, subscribe today. | | | | | CAUSE BABY, NOW WE'VE GOT BAD BLOOD — "Bad blood is brewing between Rep. Elise Stefanik and the head of her home-state GOP. And the hotter it runs, the more it threatens to monopolize a Republican primary in her backyard," write Olivia Beavers and Meredith McGraw. NOT QUITE MY KEVIN — Former President Donald Trump made clear that he hasn't backed Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for speaker of the House if Republicans clinch the chamber in the midterms. Trump interrupted conservative talk show host Wayne Allyn Root during a recent interview after he said Trump endorsed McCarthy for speaker. "No, I haven't," Trump said. "No, no, no. I haven't," he added through some cross-talk. "No, I endorsed him in his race. But I haven't endorsed anybody for speaker." The Washington Examiner has more: Trump corrects record, says he hasn't endorsed McCarthy for speaker GREG PENCE HOSPITALIZED — Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.) underwent a heart procedure over the weekend after experiencing minor chest discomfort and is expected to make a full recovery, his office announced Monday. He is recovering at home with his family. "I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone to always seek medical attention when you aren't feeling well. Cardiac care can't wait. Doing nothing is simply not an option," Pence said in a statement. | | |
Colbert's team caught… Seven members of a production team for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert were arrested and charged Friday with unlawful entry and an investigation is underway in coordination with Matthew M. Graves, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, according to U.S. Capitol Police. The group had finished scheduled interviews in member offices and instead of leaving, continued to shoot footage in Longworth without an escort.
Davis and Jordan want answers: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), the ranking member on the House Administration Committee, and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the top Republican on the House Oversight panel, want to see all the security footage and photos related to the arrests, along with witness statements and arrest reports. "Much has been made lately about unauthorized access to House office buildings," they wrote Monday to Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger. Take a deep breath… The Congressional Asian Pacific American Staff Association, Congressional Korean American Staff Association and Congressional South Asian American Staff Association are hosting a "short yoga and meditation session on the International Day of Yoga" at noon today. "This session does not require a yoga mat and will mostly entail a meditation session catered to Hill staff," and can be found in Rayburn 2237. QUICK LINKS As she prepares to leave Congress, Eddie Bernice Johnson fears a rollback in the civil rights she fought decades to advance, from Andrew Zhang at The Texas Tribune GOP impeachment backers wrestle with their own political survival after Tom Rice's loss, from Melanie Zanona, CNN Gross, a top four candidate for US House, calls it quits, from Alaska Public Media Recommended long read: How the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Became Law, from Haley Byrd Wilt at The Dispatch (Part I is here in case you missed it.) TRANSITIONS Christ-Shamma Matalbert is now press secretary for Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands). She most recently was communications specialist for the chief administrative officer for the U.S. House. Aisling McDonough is now chief of staff to Rep. Anna Eschoo (D-Calif.), a promotion from her role as senior health policy advisor for the congresswoman. She was previously a health legislative assistant to Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and worked from 2010 to 2018 at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Rachel Jenkins starts this week as a senior associate director at the American Hospital Association's federal relations team. She was previously legislative director for Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio). Brett Richards has joined Jones Walker as a special counsel in its government relations practice group. He most recently served as counsel to Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). Richards will register to lobby, the firm said. ClearPath added Amanda Sollazzo as a government affairs associate. She was most recently an executive assistant for House Transportation ranking member Sam Graves (R-Mo.). Hella Sisca is now deputy press secretary for Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). She most recently was press assistant for Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.). Elizabeth O'Bagy is moving to a senior foreign policy adviser role for Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.). She is currently an external relations officer at the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees in Washington. | | | | A message from Workday:   | | |
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The House convenes at noon for morning hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. The Senate convenes at 3 p.m. with a vote expected at 5:30 p.m. AROUND THE HILL 1 p.m. House Jan. 6 Select Committee hearing on the investigation into the insurrection (Cannon 390). 6:45 p.m. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) holds a ceremonial swearing-in for Rep.-elect Mayra Flores (R-Texas), immediately following the official swearing-in on House Floor (Rayburn Room). | | | FRIDAY'S WINNER: Hunter Pickels correctly answered that Robert Doughton served forty-two years in the House, representing North Carolina from 1911 to 1953, spanning seven presidential administrations. TODAY'S QUESTION: On July 14, 2015 NASA's New Horizons became the first spacecraft to fly by the planet Pluto. Which 2016 presidential candidate provided the quarter taped inside New Horizons as a counterweight when it was launched in 2005? The first person to correctly guess gets a mention in the next edition of Huddle. Send your answers to ktm@politico.com. GET HUDDLE emailed to your phone each morning. Follow Katherine on Twitter @ktullymcmanus | | | | A message from Workday: As a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance, HR, and planning, Workday partners with more than 9,500 organizations - spanning healthcare, financial services, retail, hospitality, education, state and local government, and more - to help them adapt and thrive in a changing world of work. Now we're bringing that expertise to the federal market with Workday Government Cloud . Workday Government Cloud looks to give agencies more time to focus on the strategic initiatives that help further their mission. Workday handles all administrative applications, including upgrades, patches, data security, application availability, backup, disaster recovery, performance tuning, operating system, database, network, storage, and maintenance. Say goodbye to yesterday's technology, and hello to a new era in software delivery with a system that evolves as your organization evolves. With Workday Government Cloud, you can operate more strategically, hire, and develop a top-performing workforce, and adapt quickly to changes. | | | | | | | Follow us | | | | |
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