12:30 Report — Biden’s social media legal battle

It’s Monday. cherry blossoms in washington dc We have reached the peak of flowering.I can’t get over it this video This is a photo of this morning’s bright pink sunrise with cherry blossoms in the background. Here’s what’s happening in politics today.

• Due to difficulties in financing negotiations, government shutdown this week. punch bowl report Due to a dispute over Department of Homeland Security funding, the funding agreement text will not be made public today.
• supreme court Today we heard a case regarding whether false or misleading social media posts should be removed. please think about it. Think misinformation about COVID-19 and false claims about the 2020 election are being stolen.
• of kennedy family Visited the White House for St. Patrick’s Day. Well, except for one famous Kennedy…
• former President Obama I’m in Downing Street in London today. I don’t want to believe it’s for any reason other than finding it personally kate middleton For us.

I kate martell A quick summary of this morning and what’s to come. Send tips, explanations, feedback, and cookie recipes to cmartel@thehill.com. Did someone forward this newsletter to you?Sign up here.

The Supreme Court today heard arguments in the Biden administration’s legal battle over social media content regulations.

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question: Can federal authorities prompt social media platforms to remove posts they deem false or misleading, or does that violate the First Amendment? A key element of the case is the Biden administration’s efforts to eliminate misinformation about the coronavirus and the 2020 election.

Also being held today:”[Supreme Court justices] The case, which will consider whether New York state officials violated the National Rifle Association’s speech by preventing it from working with banks and insurance companies, is similar to the Biden administration’s social media lawsuit. ”

Case commentary by The Hill’s Ella Lee

“The Supreme Court is likely to reject a Republican-led effort that could reshape the way politicians communicate with big social media companies, giving the government a chance to secure elections and combat health misinformation.” This could have a major impact on our efforts.”washington post)

Congressional leaders are scrambling to avoid a weekend government shutdown. How many times have I written this last sentence in the last six months? If you actually know this, please email me. You might start a “He’s been X days since the last government shutdown threat” message board.

where things stand: Negotiators had expected to release the text of the government funding bill on Sunday, but negotiations stalled. Six more bills remain to fund the entire government. Funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been the most controversial of these bills due to disagreements over immigration policy.

possible consequences: Lawmakers will pass five of the six remaining funding bills and also pass an extension of DHS funding. But you only have until Friday to do anything. ⏱️

New update — shutdown seems more likely : Punch Bowls Jake Sherman and John Bresnahan report Congressional leaders said they do not plan to release a funding agreement today, citing disagreements over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. This makes a partial government shutdown even more likely on Friday.

read moreWhat to expect from this week’s government funding battles, from The Hills michael schnell

Washington Post’s Jacob Bogage write “Border security impasse increases risk of government shutdown.”

Some of the disagreements: Republicans want to keep funding levels the same as last year. However, in reality, the funding will be reduced due to inflation. (washington post)

Washington Post’s Jacob Bogage write “Border security impasse increases risk of government shutdown.”

Some of the disagreements : Republicans want to keep funding levels the same as last year. However, in reality, the funding will be reduced due to inflation. (washington post)

former president trumpStill feeling the heat with hints of possible changes to rights.

what trump said: in Last week’s CNBC interview, President Trump said, “There’s a lot we can do both in terms of rights and in terms of reductions.” The Trump campaign quickly clarified that the president did not mean cutting entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare, but rather wasting them.

^ Yes, but: A short and effective soundbite. president biden The campaign will continue to be used for advertising until November. Just like the special prosecutor A quote from Robert Herr’s “The Old Man with a Bad Memory” is used.

hill Brett Samuels He noted that Social Security is expected to be insolvent by 2033, and that Congressional action will be needed to avoid cuts. Read Samuels’ report on what this means for the Trump and Biden campaigns

former president trump Considering bringing in former campaign manager paul manafortReturning again for a campaign role in 2024, The Washington Post reports.

Why Manafort is controversial: “Mr. Manafort worked for Mr. Trump in 2016 before being ousted and later convicted of felony tax and bank fraud charges. Robert S. Mueller IIIAn investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. He served time in prison and was pardoned in the final days of President Trump’s term. ”

What will Mr. Manafort do for his campaign?: That’s still up in the air, but he could be involved in fundraising and could play a role in the 2024 Republican convention this summer. Read the Washington Post report

More than 30 members of the Kennedy family visited the White House on Sunday for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. president biden.

Who in particular do you think was missing?: robert kennedy jr. has made a third-party bid against Biden, which has been disavowed by family members.

📸 Kennedy family in the White House — It’s an Irish clan.

His campaign suggested over the weekend that he was a lawyer and an investor.nicole shanahanis his running mate. ( the hill)

Read X’s post From Kennedy’s campaign manager and daughter-in-law: amaryllis fox

🍔 celebrate: Today is National Sloppy Joe Day.

🔋 Electric car prices are falling : Washington Post nicolas rivero explain Why are the prices of electric cars almost the same as gasoline cars? Trivia:“Two years ago, you would have paid an average of about $17,000 more for a new electric vehicle than a new gas-powered vehicle. But that gap is rapidly closing, to $5,000 last month, according to data from Cox Automotive. It has been reduced.” (washington post)

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🕵️ Barack, you have one job here: BBC News coverage Once upon a time President ObamaToday we are visiting Downing Street in London. I don’t want to believe it’s for any reason other than finding it personally kate middleton . 📹 President Obama enters Downing Street

The House and Senate are absent. president biden and vice president harrisI’m in Washington DC (always eastern)

• 11:30am: Women’s History Month Reception at the White House.first lady biden Jill Biden Harris spoke.second gentleman Doug Emhoffwas also in attendance.
• 1:30pm : White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre and National Security Advisorjake sullivanShort reporters.
• 3:15pm: Biden and Harris receive the president’s daily briefing.
• Tuesday 3pm: The Senate returns. 🗓️ Tuesday’s agenda