| | | | |  | | By Katherine Tully-McManus | Presented by Genentech | A SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER, SERIALIZED — The House's Jan. 6 committee is promising never-before-seen footage, testimony and a cohesive made-for-TV presentation of evidence about the violent attack on the Capitol in tonight's primetime hearing, the first in a series, that the panel hopes captures Americans attention. It's a tall order when Americans are facing significant challenges that feel pressing and personal. The panel will attempt to make the threat to democracy and events from 18 months ago feel urgent and tangible. Gallery group: The House's so-called Gallery Group, made up of Democrats who were trapped in the House gallery during the insurrection, will have reserved seats for the hearing. They'll be together, supporting each other, as they see the new footage and testimony at the same time as the public. Many in the group experience post traumatic stress and have sought treatment. "We feel an obligation that the story be told," Rep. Ann Kuster (D-N.H.) told Sarah. More on how an iPhone group chat turned into a support network, from Sarah. Witness list: Capitol Police officer Caroline Edwards, who suffered a traumatic brain injury on the Capitol steps on Jan. 6 while defending the building from attackers. Also testifying will be Nick Quested, a British documentary filmmaker who was embedded with members of the far-right militia group the Proud Boys before and during the insurrection. Dems resigned to reality: Democrats know that Jan. 6 is not an issue that will decide the midterm elections and they aren't hoping for a miracle turnaround before November. Knowing that had allowed Democrats to tackle the issues surrounding the attack on the Capitol head-on, without regard for this year's election. "These hearings are a big deal. I think the American people, if they tune in, will understand that," said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), who was just feet away from rioters as they nearly broke into the House floor on Jan. 6, 2021. "I think this is about saving our democracy, quite frankly." Sarah has more: Dems know the Jan. 6 hearings won't help in November. They're leaning in anyway. The puzzle piece shaped like Pence: "The Jan. 6 select committee's hearings are all about one man, and it's not the one you think. It's Mike Pence," write Kyle and Nicholas. The panel has pulled together thousands of pieces to build out a picture of the events leading up to and during the insurrection, working around Pence, who was at the center. The Jan. 6 hearings' missing man: Mike Pence BEARS REPEATING — Whatever capacity connects you to this Capitol Hill community, be sure to take care of yourself and your mental health needs today as Jan. 6 is revisited and new pieces are revealed.
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- McBath's provisions would establish a red flag procedure in federal courts, allowing police and individuals to seek extreme risk protection orders for the temporary seizure of firearms.
- Carbajal's would use Justice Department grants to encourage states to pass their own red flag laws, a path that is also under serious consideration in the Senate.
ABOUT LAST NIGHT — Hours after hearing wrenching testimony from Uvalde student Miah Cerrillo, 11, who played dead alongside her actually deceased classmates to avoid being killed in the massacre at her school, the House passed an ambitious gun safety bill aimed at halting deadly mass shootings. The measure would raise the minimum age for the purchase of most semiautomatic rifles to 21 and ban high-capacity ammunition magazines if it became law. But it doesn't have the backing of enough Republicans in the Senate. More from Jordain: House Republicans dig in as Dems pass gun package RELATED: The 'Sick Fraternity' for Lawmakers Representing Mass-Shooting Towns, from Sam Brodey at The Daily Beast | | | | A message from Genentech: There is a lack of transparency in our healthcare system, complicating true drug pricing reform. Mindful pricing decisions must strike the right balance between substantially lower costs for patients while preserving scientific innovation. Learn how Genentech continues to demonstrate leadership in pricing its medicines through a commitment to transparency and accountability. | | |
BERNIE, TAKE THE WHEEL — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) isn't trying to Bern down the Democrats midterm strategy, but he has some candid suggestions and doesn't think lighting a fire under his colleagues can hurt. In an interview with Burgess, he broke down where he thinks Dems are wrong and his prescription for trying to turn it around. And he's happy to turn the spotlight on his centrist colleagues in the Democratic caucus who have held up the Democrats legislative agenda time and time again.
"Say to the American people: 'Look, we don't have the votes to do it right now. We have two corporate Democrats who are not going to be with us," Sanders said. "The leadership has got to go out and say we don't have the votes to pass anything significant right now. Sorry. You got 48 votes. And we need more to pass it. That should be the message of this campaign." He wants Biden to be more explicit in what he wants to do, but can't with the current Congress. He even offered a suggested script, advising that he say: "I want to raise the minimum wage, I want to deal with Medicare, I want to deal with housing, I want to deal with climate, I can't do it. I need more votes." Read more on what Bernie told Burgess about Dems prospects if they don't course correct. MCCARTHY TO WHIP CONTENDERS: COOL YOUR JETS — House Republicans are confident in their prospects of taking the majority next year, but as some GOP members scope out leadership spots, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) warns against measuring the drapes. Not because he doesn't think they'll clinch the majority, but because he'd rather his caucus have a laser focus on making that happen. "I think that would backfire on people, if they try to run for something that is not there yet," the House minority leader told Olivia. McCarthy didn't speak specifically about Rep. Drew Ferguson of Georgia, currently the GOP deputy whip and who is openly vying for the promotion, but took a subtle jab when asked about the only whip contender actively seeking backers: "I think what people want to see is people who are doing their job." More from Olivia: McCarthy issues warning to Republicans openly vying for whip ALL IN THE DETAILS — Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has a visible security presence of Capitol Police dignitary protection unit officers these days. His office declined to comment. The Capitol Police said that "for safety reasons, the USCP does not discuss potential security measures for members." Key members in party leadership roles have full-time protective details from the Capitol Police, including the speaker, majority and minority leaders in both chambers, and the whips in both parties. Rank and file members may receive added protection in response to specific threats. In recent years Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was flanked with a detail due to threats from the Venezuelan government and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) had additional protection after former President Donald Trump publicly attacked her with racist taunts. But most lawmakers spend much of their time without bodyguards. | | | | 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. | | | | |
FORMER MEMBERS HONOR CURRENT — The Association of Former Members of Congress honored Sens. Shelley Moore Capitol (R-W.Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and Kay Granger (R-Texas) last night as this year's Statesmanship Award winners.
The crowd was a trip down memory lane, including Former Sens. Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.), and Tim Hutchinson (R-Ark) and former Reps. Barbara Comstock (R-Va.), Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), Russ Carnahan (D-Mo.), Jim Moran (D-Va.), Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Pat Meehan (R-Pa.), Mike Bishop (R-Mich.), Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.), Martha Roby (R-Ala.), Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.), L.F. Payne (D-Va.), Charles Boustany (R-La.), Jim Slattery (D-Kan.), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Don Bonker (D-Wash.), Dennis Hertel (D-Miss.), Joe DioGuardi (R-NY), Jim Kolbe (R-Ariz.), Tom McMillen (D-Md.), Jerry Weller (R-Ill.), Martin Frost (D-Texas) and Brian Baird (D-Wash). | | | | 
Former Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., second from right, jokes about having a podium that is her size during a ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, to dedicate a room in her name. Another room was also dedicated to former Sen. Margaret Chase Smith, R-Maine, making both rooms the first ones to be named after women senators on Capitol Hill. Joining Mikulski, from left, are Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., and Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) | AP Photo/Susan Walsh | A room of her own… "All of the podiums were built for guys who were 6-foot-2, and I had to use my stool for 30 years," former Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) said Wednesday at a dedication ceremony for a room named in her honor. "When I came into this beautiful room to get a look, I thought, 'My God, finally … I have a podium of my own.'" More Mikulski gems and context for the historic naming, from Chris Cioffi at CQ Roll Call National Seersucker Day… Has arrived. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) once again invites his colleagues to join him to don "this uniquely American fashion" that traces its roots to New Orleans, LA in the early 20th century. This will be the ninth annual National Seersucker Day commemorated in the Congressional Record, but the tradition was brought to Congress by former Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) in 1996. She's seen stranger… Lisa Murkowski was clued into Alaska's role in the new season of Netflix's "Stranger Things" from PBS News Hour's Lisa Desjardins on Wednesday. After hearing that the show involves "creepy monsters from another dimension," Murkowski said: "I can deal with creepy monsters." Barely a bet... Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) have placed a bicameral bet on the NBA finals. On that line is some Dunkin' and Ghirardelli chocolates. Your Huddle host is a born and raised Celtics fan, but happy to give both awkward videos equal airtime: Here's Markey's initial challenge and Khanna's response. The real hype video of this finals series though is this one. QUICK LINKS Dems meddle in Senate primary to advance hardline MAGA Republican, from Natalie Allison Biden turns to his old friend Chris Dodd for a sensitive job, from Karen DeYoung at The Washington Post Hill staffers just got raises. These lawmakers say it's their turn, from Chris Cioffi at CQ Roll Call TRANSITIONS Michael Mansour is now the director of global government affairs for SK Hynix America. He was previously deputy chief of staff for Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) Marissa Morrison is now press secretary for Sen. Mike Crapo (D-Idaho), based in Boise. She was previously serving as press secretary for Idaho Governor Brad Little and worked in local television news before that. Joris Alawoe is now scheduling and operations assistant for Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.). He is a recent graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder and is the former director of student staff at the President's Leadership Class.
| | | | A message from Genentech:   | | | TODAY IN CONGRESS The House convenes at 9 a.m. The Senate convenes at 10 a.m. with votes at 1:45 p.m. AROUND THE HILL 9:30 a.m. Reps. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and others hold a press conference to announce the Republican Study Committee's fiscal 2023 budget "Blueprint to Save America" (House Triangle). 9:30 a.m. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) holds a press conference on the Abraham Accords Caucus (Senate Swamp). 10:30 a.m. Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and others hold a press conference urging Congress to advance human trafficking legislation (House Triangle). 10:45 a.m. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) holds her weekly press conference (Studio A). 11 a.m. Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) hold a press conference on child care funding in a reconciliation package (Senate Swamp). 11:30 a.m. McCarthy, Banks, GOP Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) and Troy Nehls (R-Texas) hold a press conference about the Jan. 6th Committee (Studio A). | | |
WEDNESDAY'S WINNER: John Doyle correctly answered that in 1994, Republicans swept Tennessee's elections flipping the Governor's office and both Senate seats.
Former Rep. Don Sundquist beat Mayor Phil Bredesen of Nashville in the race for governor. And in a race to fill the Senate seat vacated by then-Vice President Al Gore, Fred Thompson, a Washington lawyer and part-time actor, beat Rep. Jim Cooper while incumbent Democratic Sen. Jim Sasser was defeated by Republican Bill Frist. TODAY'S QUESTION: In Sept. 1923, the Cannon House Office Building (then the only House Office Building) was suddenly closed to visitors after 5 p.m. during recess. What prompted this move? 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 Genentech: In recent years, patients have benefited from tremendous technological and scientific advances – targeted biologics that have significantly increased survival rates in cancer, and gene therapies that have the potential to cure previously insurmountable diseases. Yet when it comes to paying for these treatments and enabling equitable access for every patient, our reimbursement system has not kept pace with the science. There is a lack of transparency in our healthcare system, complicating true drug pricing reform. More than 50% of the costs of medicines to patients are not associated with the medicines themselves. Mindful pricing decisions must strike the right balance between substantially lower costs for patients while preserving scientific innovation. Learn about Genentech's commitments to pricing and payment reforms that will ensure patients in the US have affordable, equitable and sustainable access to life-changing medicines. | | | | | | | Follow us | | | | |
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