It’s Monday. The Hill’s Julia Manchester astutely pointed out with these weekends of breaking news: “There is so much news that journalists don’t even have time to have Sunday Scaries.” *laughs nervously* I think we should all get CNN’s Wolf Blitzer a “Wolf Spritzer” every time he’s pulled out of his weekend for breaking news.
Here’s what is happening today:
The second apparent assassination attempt against Trump has the Secret Service back in the spotlight. Trump has been fundraising on the incident.
“Shōgun” and “The Bear” dominated the Emmy’s. Selena Gomez and John Leguizamo got in some political jabs.
Lawmakers are *eagerly* awaiting Speaker Johnson’s next move to keep the government open. Taylor Swift attended the Chief’s game on Sunday. Yes, there are videos. 😉
I’m Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what’s coming up. Send tips, commentary, feedback & cookie recipes to cmartel@digital-staging.thehill.com. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? Sign up here. |
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Yikes, that was a close call: |
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Former President Trump was the target of an apparent second assassination attempt.
What happened?: Trump was playing golf in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Sunday when Secret Service agents noticed someone with a rifle roughly 300 to 500 yards away. A Secret Service agent fired at the man, who dropped his AK-style weapon. The suspect drove away in a car and was later apprehended on Interstate 95.
Who is the suspect?: 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, according to The Hill’s sister network NewsNation. Officials have yet to identify a motive. He has reportedly been vocal about the war in Ukraine. The New York Times said it interviewed him for a story on Ukraine last year, and he appeared on camera in a Semafor interview last year too.
He has expressed his willingness to fight and die in Ukraine, according to the Times.
NEW DEVELOPMENT: The suspected gunman has been charged with federal gun crimes, according to The Associated Press. More charges — including more serious charges — are possible as the investigation continues.
Read more: Five things to know about the incident and investigation |
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Everyone’s looking at the Secret Service: |
The Secret Service has faced the brunt of the fallout as authorities probe a second near-catastrophic incident involving the former president.
President Biden said the Secret Service “needs more help” in protecting Trump after Sunday’s incident. “One thing I want to make clear is, the service needs more help. And I think Congress should respond to their need,” Biden told reporters Monday.
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) slammed the Secret Service as being “compromised” — and argued it “lacks in leadership.” Burchett’s full quote There are obvious concerns about Trump’s security: The Secret Service came under intense scrutiny after a gunman was able to get off a shot that grazed Trump’s ear during a rally in Pennsylvania in July. Then-Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced a grilling on Capitol Hill over the incident and eventually resigned.
Sunday’s event bolsters fears that threats against Trump and other politicians aren’t going away anytime soon and raises questions over whether enough precautions are being taken.
📹 Watch the Secret Service director arrive at the Florida golf course this morning. 👀 |
HOW DOES THIS AFFECT THE RACE? |
Leaders in both parties have immediately called for the temperature to be lowered. Trump has steered away from outdoor rallies following the first assassination attempt against him, but it’s unclear how Sunday’s incident will affect the candidates’ schedules going forward.
Trump has been fundraising over the incident: The former president wrote that he “will NEVER SURRENDER” in a campaign email sent shortly after news of the incident at his Florida golf course broke on Sunday afternoon. |
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🗳️️ On the Campaign Trail |
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Tell us how you really feel:
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In other political news, former President Trump drew attention over the weekend after posting on his Truth Social page: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” I wonder what sparked this sentiment …: Swift endorsed Democratic nominee Vice President Harris last week after her debate against Trump. To be a fly on the wall during this Harris campaign strategy session: The Harris campaign mocked Trump in a pun-ridden statement.
Here’s an excerpt: “Mr. Not-at-all Fine has spent this week working through his feelings, whining about his Champagne Problems … His rambling, yelling, and constant conspiracy theories have many asking if The Man is ‘too emotional’ to be president.” 🔎 Read this statement and count the T-Swift references |
MORE READS FROM THE TRAIL: |
- ‘Democrats bet Harris will move left as president’: The Hill
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‘Big Energy Issue in Pennsylvania Is Low Natural Gas Prices. Not Fracking.’: The New York Times
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‘Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC ramps up swing state operations’: The Washington Post
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We’re getting awfully comfortable with tight deadlines:
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Lawmakers in Washington are eagerly awaiting Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) next move to avert an end-of-the-month shutdown after his last partisan plan tanked.
If at first you don’t succeed, amirite?: “The Speaker has suggested he may make another attempt at passing his partisan stopgap bill this week, which would face heavy headwinds in the House as critics — particularly Democrats and fiscal hawks — dig in on their opposition.” Johnson told reporters last week that he would use this past weekend to “build consensus” on the plan.
A possible plan B and C: Johnson could back a clean extension that would fund the government another three months. That would likely get support from Democrats, though it would likely anger conservatives and Trump. He could also try passing a six-month extension, but the same dynamics would exist.
Read more on what to expect: ‘All eyes on Speaker Johnson for next move on government funding,’ via The Hill’s Mychael Schnell |
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The ‘Schitt’s Creek’ reunion made my night: |
Selena Gomez took a dig at JD Vance: While presenting an award with her “Only Murders in the Building” co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short, Gomez said, “And let me say what an honor it is to work with two guys who are this far away from being childless cat ladies.” 📹 Watch Gomez present the award
It’s the cast of The West Wing!: 📹 Watch them present an award
Actor John Leguizamo said he’s a ‘DEI hire’: “That’s right DEI: The ‘D’ is for diligence, the ‘E’ is for excellence, and the ‘I’ is for imagination,” the actor said on stage at the Emmy’s. |
NOT EVERYONE HAD RAVE REVIEWS: |
Vox’s Constance Grady argues that this year’s Emmy Awards were “predictable.” Read: ‘Is this year’s snoozy Emmys the future of TV?’: “A minor upset for Best Comedy Series couldn’t keep the rest of the night from feeling predictable.” More perspectives: |
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The House is out. The Senate is in. President Biden is in Pennsylvania and Vice President Harris is in Washington, D.C. (all times Eastern) |
1:30 p.m.: Harris participates in a campaign meeting.
2:30 p.m.: Biden speaks at the 2024 National HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia. 💻 Livestream
5:05 p.m.: Biden returns to the White House.
5:30 p.m.: The Senate votes on a nomination. 📆 Today’s agenda
7:30 p.m.: Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) speaks at a Faith & Freedom Coalition dinner in Atlanta. 💻 Livestream
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