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The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump says his tax rate is ‘none of your business’ | Obama takes action on transgender bathrooms | Strangest anti-Trump ad yet | Third party threat fizzling out? | A Gif-friendly new keyboard

LINE OF THE MORNING: Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump on Friday told George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that his tax rate is “none of your business.” Why this is big: Trump has come under fire recently for waffling on whether to release his tax returns. Earlier this week he said he would not release them before the election. He later backtracked and said he’d release them after an audit. I have a feeling we’re going to hear this line a lot. http://bit.ly/1TeJjMw

It’s Friday (!) — the 13th. Laughs nervously. http://gph.is/1TC1Hw8 I’m Cate Martel with a quick recap of what you missed this morning — and what’s on tap for the rest of the day. Send comments, story ideas and weekend plans to cmartel@digital-staging.thehill.com, @CateMartel and on Facebook.

NEW – CLINTON ABANDONED SECURE LINE TO USE HOME PHONE: Via The Hill’s Julian Hattem, new emails released by a conservative watchdog group on Thursday appear to show Hillary Clinton directing a top aide to call her via an unsecured phone line when technical troubles prevented a secure phone conversation. http://bit.ly/1R179GY

{mosads}WITH VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUMS (FIZZLING OUT) IN THEIR HEADS: Via The Hill’s Jonathan Swan, an effort by prominent conservatives to recruit a third party candidate to run against Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is fizzling out. Why: A serious third party bid would cost millions and GOP donors have been reluctant to embrace the bid. http://bit.ly/1Tagkup

POPULAR ON SOCIAL MEDIA — ONE OF THE WEIRDEST STORIES YOU’LL READ TODAY: Donald Trump on Friday denied a Washington Post report that he had posed as his own spokesman in the early 1990s. Backstory: The Post reported Friday that Trump would pretend to be his own spokesman in the early 1990s, telling reporters that he was either “John Miller” or “John Barron.” Today: During an interview with Trump, the “Today” show played part of the video the Post acquired. Trump emphatically denied the voice was his. http://bit.ly/1TKjCR7

BATHROOM UPDATE! (YES, REALLY): The Obama administration will send a letter to all public school districts today telling them to allow transgender students to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity. Both the Justice Department and Education Department signed it. Weight the letter carries: While the letter doesn’t have the force of law, it does carry a threat: Schools that don’t comply could face lawsuits or a loss of federal aid. http://bit.ly/27jvKmq

THIS ISN’T OVER YET: Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) on Friday said he would likely call a hearing on President Obama‘s directive that tells public schools to allow transgender students use bathrooms that match their gender identities. http://bit.ly/1VVNNeo 

WHAT THAAAAAA — WAKE ME UP WHEN IT’S 2017, OK?: Via Time’s Daniel White, this new anti-Trump ad is so strange. It features a woman doing yoga saying, “I like macho guys — take-charge, competent guys. Guys with big hands.” It’s worth watching the 30-second clip: http://ti.me/1s5GKDe

VOTE WATCH NEXT WEEK: Via The Associated Press’s Andrew Taylor, “Top Senate negotiators announced agreement Thursday on a $1.1 billion emergency funding measure to battle the Zika virus. That’s less than President Barack Obama’s $1.9 billion request, which has upset some senior Democrats.” http://apne.ws/1R0XXm2

IN CASE YOU WANTED TO SPECULATE..: Ted Cruz said he’s not interested in being nominated to the Supreme Court. So, he’s running?! http://bit.ly/1Wvj4Ff

PREPARE FOR A LOT MORE GIFS IN YOUR TEXT MESSAGES: Google has released a new keyboard app for iPhone, called Gboard. The new app lets you search Google straight from your keyboard, including photos and gifs. Sounds intriguing! http://wapo.st/1s6n1Dy 

NOTABLE TWEETS:

NBC’s Luke Russert
Trump Caucus meeting wrapping up at the Capitol Hill Club. Told attendance went up, close to 30 members, up from 8 just a few wks ago. http://bit.ly/1TSCtfQ

The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza (Crawls into a corner after watching this)
Happy Friday! http://bit.ly/1rJLIWu

ON TAP:

The Senate is O-U-T, OUT!

10 a.m.–12:45 p.m. EDT: The House votes including working on opioid legislation.

Noon: Former President Bill Clinton campaigns in Paterson, N.J.

1 p.m. EDT: Vice President Biden delivers the commencement address to the 2016 graduating class of Syracuse University Law School. 

3 p.m. EDT: Bernie Sanders campaigns in Fargo, N.D.

3 p.m. EDT: Former President Bill Clinton campaigns in Ewing Township, N.J.

7 p.m. EDT: Carly Fiorina gives remarks at the Oklahoma Republican Party’s annual gala. 

8 p.m. EDT: The Eastern Conference Finals of the NHL playoffs begin with the Tampa Bay Lightning playing the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Western Conference Finals begin Sunday at 8 p.m. with the St. Louis Blues playing with San Jose Sharks. Full schedule: http://cbsprt.co/1Nt39oi 

9 p.m. EDT: President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama host a state dinner for the President of Finland and the Prime Ministers of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland.

9 p.m. EDT: Bernie Sanders holds a rally in Bismarck, N.D.

Sunday: “A Taste of Arlington” — a street festival in Arlington, Va. With more than 30 local restaurants, concerts, a dog park (!) and carnival games. Info: http://bit.ly/1X7bwYg 

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF…:

Today is National Apple Pie Day, National Fruit Cocktail Day and National Hummus Day! All great things.

SHAMELESS EXCITEMENT: The Boston Red Sox have scored 51 (!) runs in the past four (!!) games. 

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES NEXT WEEK: Metro D.C. Yoga Week starts on May 16. Over 50 studios in D.C. take part and offer free or reduced-cost classes. There will also be a giant yoga gathering on the National Mall. Here are the deetz: http://bit.ly/1Yq3atv 

And with that, here is a dog that is totally obsessed with bananas. It’s so adorable. http://bzfd.it/1R152mu 

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