The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump eager to leave the hospital
THE LATEST WITH THE PRESIDENT’S CONDITION Trump wants to go home: Via CNN’s Maeve
THE LATEST WITH THE PRESIDENT’S CONDITION
Trump wants to go home:
Via CNN’s Maeve Reston and Kevin Liptak, President Trump
Donald John TrumpQuestions remain unanswered as White House casts upbeat outlook on Trump’s COVID-19 fight White House staffers get email saying to stay home if they experience coronavirus symptoms White House says ‘appropriate precautions’ were taken for Trump’s outing to see supporters MORE is indicating that he wants to return to the White House as soon as today, even as the specifics of his condition are unclear. https://cnn.it/36yxTSl
What Trump is saying: “Trump was demanding to go back to the White House on Sunday, two sources familiar with the situation told CNN. ‘He is done with the hospital,’ one of the sources said of Trump’s mood on Sunday. Trump is concerned the sight of him being hospitalized ‘makes him look weak,’ the other source said.”
What we know: “Monday morning, the President’s advisers were signaling he would likely be back to the White House by the evening, a prospect first raised by one of his physicians during Sunday’s briefing. The messages were funneled through Fox News, which the President has been watching almost without interruption inside the presidential suite at Walter Reed, often growing upset by what he views as exaggerated descriptions of his health.”
NEW INFO FROM Mark Meadows
Mark Randall MeadowsWhite House Correspondents’ Association: ‘Outrageous’ for Trump to leave hospital without informing pool Trump sought to keep COVID-19 diagnosis secret Thursday as he awaited second test result: WSJ Photo of Mark Meadows rubbing his head during update on Trump’s health goes viral MORE:
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said that a decision will be made later today on when to release President Trump from the hospital. https://bit.ly/3d0L6Vd
Meadows said on “Fox & Friends”: “The doctors will actually have an evaluation sometime late morning and then the president, in consultation with the doctors, will make a decision on whether to discharge him later today. We’re still optimistic that based on his unbelievable progress and how strong he’s been in terms of his fight against this COVID-19 disease that he will be released, but that decision will not be made until later today.”
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT PRESIDENT TRUMP’S CONDITION:
His doctors appear upbeat
There have been drops in Trump’s oxygen level
Trump is on a number of medications
And what we don’t know:
Why Trump is receiving the drugs he is
What Trump’s chest scans showed
When Trump contracted the virus
Details for each: https://bit.ly/3iBVYKl
QUESTIONS REMAIN UNANSWERED ABOUT PRESIDENT TRUMP’S CONDITION:
https://bit.ly/2F6FkVM
It’s Monday. I’m Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what’s coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to [email protected] — and follow along on Twitter @CateMartel and Facebook.
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BREAKING
Another positive COVID-19 case in the White House:
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany just announced that she tested positive for COVID-19.
Read her announcement on Twitter: https://bit.ly/36AzqHS
She spoke with reporters last night … without a mask: “At 6pm last night, McEnany gaggled with reporters without a mask.” (From CNN’s Allie Malloy) https://bit.ly/3nihO9q
Here’s a photo of McEnany yesterday: From CNN’s Jim Acosta
James (Jim) AcostaToddlers’ parents sue Trump over doctored ‘racist baby’ video Debate Commission snubs Latinos — again Red flags fly high, but Trump ignores them MORE: https://bit.ly/34orXc0
On McEnany still working: “Kayleigh was told she had direct contact with Hope Hicks
Hope Charlotte HicksWhite House staffers get email saying to stay home if they experience coronavirus symptoms Trump sought to keep COVID-19 diagnosis secret Thursday as he awaited second test result: WSJ What we know and don’t know about the president’s health MORE but was told allowed to continue to come to work based on negative tests because she is an essential worker. She has been wearing a mask.” (From The New York Times’s Annie Karni) https://bit.ly/34pQYDH
From ABC’s Jonathan Karl: “I wish you a speedy recovery. And I hope the White House will begin to take appropriate precautions on White House grounds.” https://bit.ly/34pZouS
By the way, Mark Meadows tested negative today: “Meanwhile, the White House chief of staff tested negative again this morning, per his aide” (Via CNN’s Jeremy Diamond) https://bit.ly/2I2adff
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS AT WALTER REED MEDICAL CENTER:
The White House released photos of President Trump working in the hospital: https://bit.ly/3iyjcBg
A few of the signs from well-wishers outside the hospital: https://bit.ly/2St5gOj
…is that Batman?: https://bit.ly/33x9ISr
Woof, this was five days ago: Here’s a photo of Trump’s Duluth, Minn., rally last Wednesday. CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan pointed out, “feels like a lifetime ago.” Photo of the crowd: https://bit.ly/3jyOeub
Hyperlink https://bit.ly/2SqkBiL
Not every Friday newspaper was able to add the Trump COVID-19 news in time: The Hill’s Reid Wilson tweeted: “Looks like NYT print version went to bed before Trump’s positive test, but LA Times got it” Photo: https://bit.ly/2GArUlk
OVER THE WEEKEND
Trump ticked off a lot of people with this stunt:
President Trump briefly left his hospital suite to make a “surprise” visit to supporters from his motorcade. https://bit.ly/3cYprNq
Reaction from a doctor associated with Walter Reed: “That Presidential SUV is not only bulletproof, but hermetically sealed against chemical attack. The risk of COVID19 transmission inside is as high as it gets outside of medical procedures. The irresponsibility is astounding. My thoughts are with the Secret Service forced to play.” https://bit.ly/3ixVVPN
And from CNN medical analyst Leana Wen: “I cannot imagine a situation in which a patient with #covid19 who has had at least two substantial drops in oxygen saturation & is on multiple treatments for severe illness would go for a car ride. AND: Actively contagious. In a sealed car. With agents required to be there.” https://bit.ly/3iv693l
Video of the incident:
Watch: https://bit.ly/2F6gC7Y
And here is audio of the crowd as Trump passed by: https://bit.ly/33uUopq
The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) was angry for another reason: “It is outrageous for the president to have left the hospital — even briefly — amid a health crisis without a protective pool present to ensure that the American people know where their president is and how he is doing,” said WHCA President Zeke Miller. “Now more than ever, the American public deserves independent coverage of the president so they can be reliably informed about his health.” https://bit.ly/2GB3eJi
WHAT TRUMP’S COVID-19 DIAGNOSIS MEANS POLITICALLY
The Trump campaign is scrambling:
Via The Hill’s Jonathan Easley and Brett Samuels, “A campaign that has relied heavily on the candidate ginning up enthusiasm at in-person events will have to make do with virtual events and campaign trail stand-ins as [President Trump] recovers at Walter Reed National Medical Center.” https://bit.ly/3ld2Kbk
Why Senate Republicans are particularly anxious:
Via The Hill’s Alexander Bolton, “Senate Republicans are growing weary of the political roller coaster that is President Trump and say their prospects of keeping the Senate in November are as unpredictable as Trump himself.” https://bit.ly/2GpPW2s
This last week: has been “the latest example of Senate Republican planning and discipline being undermined by an unpredictable president who likes to operate by his own set of rules.”
Yikes, it has been A WEEK:
Hyperlink https://bit.ly/3d2YJDi
NEWS THIS MORNING
Sen. Toomey is retiring:
Sen. Pat Toomey
Patrick (Pat) Joseph ToomeyAppeals court rules NSA’s bulk phone data collection illegal Dunford withdraws from consideration to chair coronavirus oversight panel GOP senators push for quick, partial reopening of economy MORE (R-Pa.) announced that he won’t seek reelection in 2022. https://bit.ly/2GuM6oN
What’s next for Toomey: “Toomey, who is in his second Senate term, also said he has decided not to run for governor in 2022 and instead will return to the private sector, although he doesn’t have any ‘specific plans’ for what he’ll do after 18 years of public service in Washington — three House terms and two Senate terms.”
Postponed:
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Olin GrahamJaime Harrison debates Graham behind plexiglass shield Democrats warn Supreme Court confirmation would endanger senators’ health, call for delay McCabe will not appear at Senate hearing, citing coronavirus concerns MORE (R-S.C.) just postponed tomorrow’s scheduled hearing with former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
Andrew George McCabeMcCabe will not appear at Senate hearing, citing coronavirus concerns The FBI and special counsel’s horrible, terrible, miserable week Judge will not dismiss McCabe’s case against DOJ MORE. https://bit.ly/34p0xCV
Why McCabe was testifying: “McCabe had been expected to testify as part of Graham’s months-long probe into ‘Crossfire Hurricane,’ the name of the FBI’s investigation of Russia’s election meddling and the Trump campaign, as well as the subsequent investigation by former special counsel Robert Mueller
Robert (Bob) MuellerCNN’s Toobin warns McCabe is in ‘perilous condition’ with emboldened Trump CNN anchor rips Trump over Stone while evoking Clinton-Lynch tarmac meeting The Hill’s 12:30 Report: New Hampshire fallout MORE.”
THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS
Welp, it’s a bit more complicated now:
The already tight timeline to confirm President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee before the November elections is now even more uncertain due to the coronavirus. https://bit.ly/3ix6uTs
How so: “Republicans have laid out an ambitious timeline to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court that’s left them only days to spare before the Nov. 3 election and no room for surprises.”
And complicating everything: “The party now finds itself with six members absent this week — three because they tested positive for coronavirus and three who are working remotely due to potential exposure — capping the 53-seat GOP majority at 47 members for at least a week.”
Not to mention: “Four of the six are members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, responsible for Barrett’s hearing and sending her nomination to the floor.” That includes: Sens. Thom Tillis
Thomas (Thom) Roland TillisTom Cotton: ‘No doubt’ coronavirus won’t stop confirmation of SCOTUS nominee White House gave New Jersey officials list of 206 people at Trump’s Thursday fundraiser events Pence tests negative for COVID-19 for third time since Trump’s diagnosis MORE (R-N.C.), Mike Lee
Michael (Mike) Shumway LeeTom Cotton: ‘No doubt’ coronavirus won’t stop confirmation of SCOTUS nominee Barr reverses, will quarantine for several days after potential coronavirus exposure White House gave New Jersey officials list of 206 people at Trump’s Thursday fundraiser events MORE (R-Utah), Ted Cruz
Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzSupreme Court to hear GOP effort to reimpose Arizona voting restrictions Ted Cruz hits Fox’s Wallace for ‘train wreck’ debate, pitches new idea for moderators Chris Cuomo, Ted Cruz explode in off-the-rails CNN interview MORE (R-Texas) and Ben Sasse (R-Neb.)
What to expect: Well, Republicans are still planning to stick to their original timeline for Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination.
WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON THIS WEEK:
Coronavirus relief package: “Congressional Democrats and the administration are continuing negotiations on a fifth coronavirus package, talks that gained new urgency in the wake of Trump’s diagnosis.” Where it stands: “The two sides are still haggling over a price tag for a bill, which has been a months-long sticking point.”
Nominations?: “Before McConnell announced that he would try to alter the Senate’s schedule, he had teed up votes on his favorite topic: judicial nominations … If McConnell can delay the Senate’s schedule, those would be delayed. He did not say in his statement if he will still hold votes this week if Democrats don’t agree to the pro formas.”
Context and details for each from The Hill’s Jordain Carney: https://bit.ly/3ix6uTs
LATEST WITH THE CORONAVIRUS
Coronavirus cases in the U.S.: 7,423,328
U.S. death toll: 209,857
Breakdown of the numbers: https://cnn.it/2UAgW3y
NOTABLE TWEETS:
Wow. GENIUS.:
Hyperlink https://bit.ly/3jKcVne
Throwback to this video from June:
Watch: https://bit.ly/2St8Mbw
ON TAP:
The House and Senate are out.
President Trump is at the Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. He has no public events scheduled.
3 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence and second lady Karen Pence
Karen Sue PencePence tests negative for COVID-19 for third time since Trump’s diagnosis Pence tests negative again for virus as Trump remains in hospital Trump positive test roils White House, presidential campaign MORE leave for Salt Lake City, Utah.
WHAT TO WATCH:
4 p.m. EDT: Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden
Joe BidenQuestions remain unanswered as White House casts upbeat outlook on Trump’s COVID-19 fight CNN anchor confronts senior Trump campaign adviser after motorcade: Trump’s ‘downplaying the virus’ Biden again tests negative for COVID-19 MORE and his wife Jill Biden deliver remarks in Miami, Fla. Livestream: https://cs.pn/3ngGjDT
4:45 p.m. EDT: The Massachusetts Senate debate between Sen. Ed Markey
Edward (Ed) John MarkeyPresidential debate proves the power of the climate movement Sen. Markey hopes new documentary will shed light on Alzheimer’s Democrats rip Trump for not condemning white supremacists, Proud Boys at debate MORE (D-Mass.) and Republican challenger Kevin O’Connor. Livestream: https://cs.pn/34qckkn
NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF…:
Today is National Apple Betty Day.
Check out Princess Diana’s dress in ‘The Crown’:
Via NBC’s Alyssa Newcomb, “ ‘The Crown’ is giving fans the first look at what actor Emma Corrin looks like dressed in a near replica of Princess Diana’s wedding dress from her 1981 royal wedding to Prince Charles.” https://on.today.com/3nl8TEk
It’s a boy!:
The six-week-old panda cub at the National Zoo is a boy, the zoo announced. https://wapo.st/2GuN2cN
Fun fact: “Outwardly, male and female cubs appear similar at birth, so a genetic test was the most accurate way to determine the cub’s sex,” according to the zoo.
And because you made it this far, here’s a dog who loves to watch cookies bake: https://bit.ly/36z1JGD