12:30 Report — Biden’s rare border visit; Shutdown threat looms

Happy Monday! I don’t mean to sound like a broken record, though. Congress reconvened this week to weather the chaos of another government shutdown. Apart from the monthly threat of closures, here’s what’s happening today:

• president biden and the previous president trump They are making a duel trip to the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday.
• conservatives If President Trump wins in November, the United States is developing an abortion policy plan for 2025. Meanwhile, President Trump has largely avoided discussion of abortion policy.
• Republican National Committee Chairman Ronna McDaniel will resign from his position on March 8th. Keep reading to find out the implications of her resignation.

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^ About that headline: If you drove through North Carolina in ’95, you definitely know.south of the border.”

president biden and the previous president trumpThey are making a duel visit to the southern border on Thursday, The Hills reported. Brett Samuels.

What we know about Biden’s visit: He plans to meet with Border Patrol agents and local leaders in Brownsville, Texas.

What we know about President Trump’s visit: Biden is scheduled to speak in Eagle Pass, Texas, more than 300 miles from where he is visiting.

why is this important : Shows how important immigration and border security will be in the 2024 presidential election.

formerpresident trumpAppealed a New York civil fraud judgment that ordered him to pay $454 million. ( the hill )

Please note:This appeal was widely expected. Mr. Trump is also responsible for paying interest on the penalties, which is driving up his revenue by tens of thousands of dollars a day.

Lawmakers, who repeatedly missed government funding deadlines to buy time, are close to threatening a government shutdown for the second time this year.

Current status of negotiations : Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) announced on Sunday that no agreement had been reached.He blamed the Republican Party and the Speaker. mike johnson(R-Louisiana) criticized the Democrats. All is not surprising.

When will the government shut down? : Parts of the government are scheduled to shut down at the end of Friday. The remaining portion is scheduled to close on March 8th.

💡 Reason for two dates: Government funding typically expires on a certain date, but the Chairmike johnson(R-Louisiana) split it into two deadlines. roll call explainer

What is closed on Friday: “Funding for the Departments of Military Construction, Water Development, Agriculture, Energy, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development expires Friday. The remaining eight spending bills expire March 8.” ( the hill)

there’s not much time: Especially today because the Senate is back, but the House is in recess until Wednesday.

Tuesday’s events : president biden Hosting the Big 4 — Speaker mike johnson (R-Louisiana), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D.N.Y.), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries(D.N.Y.) — to the White House to discuss spending and Ukraine funds.

Abortion policy has historically not been a priority for his predecessors. president trumphe mostly dodged questions related to abortion, including whether he would sign a ban or abortion pills.

But behind the scenes:Trump is He is reported to have informed his advisors. He said he supports a 16-week abortion ban. Although abortion laws were not one of Trump’s major policies, he has happily embraced the fact that he appointed the Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

President Trump weighs in on Alabama’s IVF debate : On Friday, President Trump called on the Alabama Legislature to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).

How conservatives are preparing behind the scenes: Former President Trump officials and anti-abortion groups are planning sweeping abortion regulations that could be enacted if Trump wins in November, The Hills reported. Nathaniel Weichseland Brett Samuels. This is difficult because even if President Trump supports policies such as banning abortion, they would be nearly impossible to pass in Congress.

read more: What are conservatives planning for 2025 if Trump wins?

“The pro-life movement’s not-so-secret plan against Trump”: atlantic

“Supreme Court Justice’s Christian reasoning in IVF opinion raises alarm over separation of church and state.”:AP

‘in [North and South Carolina]mental health becomes part of the abortion debate.’ : roll call

former president trump defeat Republican rival nikki haleyHe lost by about 20 points in Saturday’s South Carolina presidential primary.

Election results tracking tools from The Hill and Decision Desk HQ

Reactions that are attracting attention: alyssa farrah griffinThe former White House communications director in the Trump administration equated Haley’s loss to a “fifth alarm” for Republicans.

However, Mr. Trump won in a landslide. what is her claim? : “Mr. Haley was able to get 40 percent of the vote in the Republican primary against Mr. Trump, who is basically the incumbent.”farrah griffinhe said on CNN. ( the hill)

Will Hayley be expelled? : No, she vowed to “keep fighting.”

“Five takeaways from the South Carolina Republican primary.”

Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) Ronna McDanielHe announced on March 8th that he would resign from the RNC. plus : RNC Co-Chairman Drew McKissicwill also retire in March.

please remember: This was as expected. McDaniel had served for seven years and was reportedly planning to step down after the South Carolina primary.

President Trump’s Favorites : President Trump supports RNC general counsel michael whatleyto replace McDaniel and his daughter-in-law. lara trumpinstead of McKissick.

Big questions for the RNC:Will the committee pay Trump’s legal costs on the 91 pending felonies?

“The Trump campaign has spent millions of dollars in legal fees over the past year, putting it at a significant financial disadvantage compared to President Biden’s campaign. [Top Trump adviser Chris LaCivita] The campaign has reportedly said in recent days that it will not ask the RNC to pay for Trump’s legal costs. But skeptics say that if the two sides start raising money together, the money could end up being used for legal costs anyway. ” Other works by The Hills Brett Samuels

Her uncle, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), said:A few weeks ago, Romney said, “I have nothing but love for my niece,” amid reports that she was resigning. (politiko)

🌰 celebrate: Today is National Pistachio Day!

🌕 Wow, that’s a very nice photo: @7NewsDC The photo has been posted Last night’s full moon reflected above the Washington Monument.

📱 get traction : hilljulia chaperoExplains “Why tech companies lay off thousands of employees.” ( the hill )

House is out. The Senate has returned from recess. president biden Being in New York vice president harrisI’m in Washington DC (always eastern)

• today: The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on two social media content moderation laws. Florida incident live stream / Texas incident live stream
• 12:25pm:Biden leaves for New York.
• 1:15 p.m. : White House Press Secretary Karine Jean PierreBrief reporter. live stream
• 2:45pm: Mr. Biden participates in a campaign rally in New York City.
• 3 pm: The Senate is in session.
• 3:35pm : Harris records interviewShomali brotherFor WURD radio.
• 5:30pm: Senate roll call vote. 🗓️ Today’s topic
• 8:15pm: Biden returns to the White House.