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• Trump's agenda is awkward
• Johnson scramble to surround enough GOP votes
• NASA significantly reduces the threat of asteroids
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Today is a big day for the future President Trumpagenda. speaker Mike Johnson (r-la.) Despite a great backlash from Republicans, I am desperately hoping to pass today's budget resolution.

Reminder: Budget resolution is basically a placeholder invoice for rolling the ball.

Voting is actually happening today: “There may be votes tonight. Maybe there won't,” Johnson said. He told reporters this morning. “Look forward to it.” 🤔

Where the votes stand:

• no: manager Warren Davidson (r-ohio)
• no:rep. Victoria Spartz (r-ind.)
• no:rep. Tim Burchett (r-tenn.)

• no:rep. Thomas Massey (r-ky.)

On the fence: Some more are signaling resistance behind the scenes, Hill reports.

^ Reminder: The bill fails if multiple of these Republicans vote “No.”

Why pushback:

• on the right: Some right-wing conservatives are worried about the deficit and debt when handing over this massive package.
• In the middle: Some GOP moderates are worried about potential reductions in social safety net programs (such as Medicaid).
• on the left: Democrats are expected to oppose Trump's agenda and vote “no” all at once.

This is Johnson's main test: Johnson was given a tough situation. He has a thin margin of paper, temporarily exacerbated by open seats for Republicans who left to join the Trump administration. He was able to enclose a Caucus, a priority that competes primarily with strong personalities, but this is his biggest test.

Johnson literally called for prayers when he was about to pass this bill.

Has Trump corrupted the Republican Party?: Not so… Trump was pretty much out of the debate. Last week he made headlines in favor of the House plan for the Senate's competing strategy. Look out to see if Trump will step in at any time.

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Student loan borrowers could face a sharp increase in payments under the plan by House Republicans. This will be a sharp 180° after the Biden administration worked to cut payments and secure debt relief. Lexi Lonas Cochran. 🔎 Please read the Explainer

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Last night's deadline passed for federal employees to respond Elon MuskHe requested a list of five things he did for work last week.

Now, the mask is threatening to reattach his request and terminate federal workers who don't respond this time.

Why is this raising your eyebrows?: There is contradictory guidance. The agency was told by the Human Resources Administration (OPM) that a response is not required. In fact, some agency managers have instructed employees to respond to *not *. That is, the agency is currently in a turf war with Musk's Government Efficiency (DOGE) team.

hill I got a copy of the email It was sent to a Department of Health and Human Services employee on Monday afternoon.

Keep the radar: Trump is holding his first cabinet meeting at the White House tomorrow. This can make things tense, as the agency head is at odds with Musk.

Senate Republicans are very important:hill Al Weaver Musk (who was not elected or confirmed by the Senate) spoke with a Republican senator who was troubled by the way he went beyond the power of the Senate and divisional directors. One senator doesn't think it's been handled well, and another thinks it's a distraction. Read the reactions of certain senators

Twenty-one federal technical staff have resigned and say they have refused to support Musk's efforts to “demolate important public services.” According to Associated Press Brian Slodisco and Byron Tau.

Doge is about to terminate approximately 1,125 government contracts so far. Yes, but: 37% of these cancellations are not expected to save money. read more

John Stewart cut his hand on airing: Comedy Central Host John Stewart He opposed Doge's cut at Monday's show, cutting his own hands with a mug during a passionate monologue. 📹 Please look at the clip (He breaks the mug around the 17th minute mark.)

The White House takes the “Gulf of America's Win” lap: The hill Alex Gangitano This morning I posted a photo of my screen in the White House press briefing room. “Victory” and Trump's new “American Bay” map are posted. 📸 Look for yourself

The asteroid that could have hit Earth in 2032 is no longer a threat! NASA's latest analysis estimates that it hit a planet with a 0.004% chance.

For context:asteroid There was a 3.1% chance in the short term Hit the Earth.

MSNBC has decided to reduce primetime anchors Joy Reed From the lineup currently under programming changes.

📹 Watch Reed open at her final show

My fellow anchor Rachel Madow was not shy: She blamed her network for cutting off the lead. She told viewers that the network letting go of her was a “bad mistake” and even called the two non-white primetime hosts “uneasy” that they were losing the show. 📹 See Maddow's comments

🍫 celebrate:Today National Clam Chowder Day and National Chocolate Cover Nuts Day!

🥤 *First check to see if my favorites are on this list*:Starbucks removes more than a dozen drinks from its menu. It includes nine Frappuccinos. I'm happy to be able to report that Ice Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shake Espresso is safe. 📝 Discontinued drinks

With the house The Senate It's inside. President Trump I'm in Washington. (Always East)

• 1pm: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Brief reporter. 💻 Live stream
• 1:30pm: First house vote. The final vote is expected at around 6pm 📆 Today's Agenda
• 3pm: Trump signs executive orders.
• Wednesday: I'll hold the cards His first cabinet meeting At the White House.

Let's end with some good vibes. Have you seen it? Horse eats fruit with their feet?

It's somehow better than I imagined.

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