The Hill’s 12:30 Report

by Cate Martel - 11/11/16 12:55 PM ET

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The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump’s change of heart on protests | Fight brews for DNC chair | How Trump could start dismantling ObamaCare | Five unanswered questions after Trump upset | Face-planting fox

IN THE WORDS OF KATY PERRY: “YOU’RE HOT THEN YOU’RE COLD. YOU’RE YES THEN YOU’RE NO…”: President-elect Donald Trump has had a change of heart over the protesters taking to the streets over his election. It’s amazing what nine hours of sleep can do to change your opinion! Anyway, his before/after has been getting a lot of traction this morning:

Trump at 9:19 p.m., Thursday: “Just had a very open and successful presidential election. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Very unfair!” http://bit.ly/2g2JoYK

Trump at 6:14 a.m., Friday: “Love the fact that the small groups of protesters last night have passion for our great country. We will all come together and be proud!” http://bit.ly/2fiPROj

Happy Friday — FIN-A-LLY. 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.

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NEWS OF THE MORNING — NEXT DEM FIGHT: Sen. Charles Schumer (N.Y.), who is set to be the next leader of Senate Democrats, is reportedly backing Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) to serve as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Good spot for Ellison: Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) have both shown support for Ellison. http://bit.ly/2fqDGwr

ALSO THIS MORNING — O’Malley may also be in the mix: http://bit.ly/2fJpsb0

Who else is running: Howard Dean has announced he is running for DNC chair, as well. BYAAAAAAAAH! http://bit.ly/2fqR17S

Context from Politico’s Gabriel Debenedetti: “More soon on this, but if you think the race for DNC chair is over because Schumer and Bernie agree on Ellison, think again.” http://bit.ly/2fICFkl

NEW THIS MORNING — NOT TO GET INVOLVED OR ANYTHING, BUT…: Via CNN, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)reportedly both told Donald Trump that RNC Chairman Reince Priebus is their pick for White House chief of staff. Who else is being considered: Trump’s campaign chief, Steve Bannon. http://bit.ly/2fI2Mdm

THIS MAGAZINE COVER IS THE TALK OF TWITTER: Der Spiegel’s cover on Trump’s win: “Das Ende Der Weld.” The cover is pretty startling. http://bit.ly/2g2znLb

WE. NEED. ANSWERS.: There are still several unanswered questions about the massive Election Day upset. Basically: What the? How the? But…? http://bit.ly/2fI4nMv

What happened to Democratic turnout?
Why was there no Hispanic surge against Trump?
How big a factor was FBI Director James Comey?
Did sexism doom Clinton?
Did Trump actually help the GOP down-ballot?

MUST READ — HOW OBAMACARE COULD BE DISMANTLED, REALISTICALLY: Via The Hill’s Peter Sullivan, Trump could not completely dismantle ObamaCare on his first day in office, but here’s what he can do: Immediately cancel “cost-sharing reductions.” What this means: http://bit.ly/2fqBllc

WHAT POETIC TIMING: The New York Times published a review of Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly‘s new book, which will be published on Nov. 15. Now here’s the problem: The review alleges that Kelly implied Trump had a debate question early. The book also implies that Kelly thought she may have been poisoned the morning of that same debate. http://nyti.ms/2fiNwCV Kelly disputes these claims. She tweeted:

“For the record, my book ‘Settle for More’ does not suggest Trump had any debate Qs in advance, nor do I believe that he did.” http://bit.ly/2fWUKP9

“Also for the record, I believe the reason I got sick the day of the first debate was I contracted a stomach virus, just as Rand Paul did.” http://bit.ly/2eZdkRu

ONE LESS UNKNOWN — ROUGHLY ONE DOWN, 8,738 TO GO!: Via CNN’s Barbara Starr, Trump has said he may order the waterbordering of a terrorism suspect — a practice that has been deemed illegal. A question on everyone’s minds is what will the military do if Trump gives an illegal order. Here’s our answer: “Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook noted on Thursday that all US troops have an obligation not to follow illegal orders.” http://cnn.it/2eJRj8k

NOTABLE TWEETS:

The Huffington Post’s Igor Bobic
Canadian customs just gave me the hardest time. Lady: “Why are you here? Shouldn’t you be reporting? Isn’t there news?” http://bit.ly/2fDosVc

The Boston Globe
In Pennsylvania, two students at a high school carried a Donald Trump sign and called out “white power” Video: http://bit.ly/2fqDJZ4

ON TAP: Not a whole lot!

11:30 a.m. EST: President Obama delivered remarks at Arlington National Cemetery for Veterans’ Day. This was his last public event today.

2 p.m. EST Monday: The House meets for legislative business. Remember them?!

WHAT TO WATCH:

7 p.m. EST Sunday: President-elect Donald Trump sits down with Lesley Stahl on “60 Minutes” for his first extensive post-election interview. Melania, Ivanka, Tiffany, Eric and Donald Jr. will also be interviewed. http://cbsn.ws/2fHxqDp

8 p.m. EST: Michael Moore will appear on MSNBC’s “All In with Chris Hayes.”

Monday: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will appear on “The View.”

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF…:

Today is National Sundae Day!

THIS FACE-PLANTING FOX IS ALL OF US: Via The Washington Post’s Karin Brulliard, the winner of the second annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has been announced. The finalists are all pretty great, but I think everyone can agree the fox having a bad day is the clear winner. http://wapo.st/2fDkbkE

And to get your weekend off to a good start, here’s a dog that knows when its owner is sad and tries to make her feel better by going outside and finding presents to bring her. For example: a pine cone: http://bit.ly/2fiGMoF

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