12:30 Report — Trump’s 10th gag order violation; Tom Brady roast highlights

View Online  12:30 REPORT It's Monday. Welcome back, party people! How was your Star Wars/Cinco de Mayo weekend? Here's what's kicking off our week: Former President Trump violated his gag order for the 10th time. The judge warned him that more violations could land him in jail. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) are meeting one-on-one today. Greene may force his ouster vote after that. Netflix aired a three-hour live roast of Tom Brady last night. Parts of it were very funny and other parts were uncomfy. Keep reading for highlights.   I'm Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what's coming up. Send tips, commentary, feedback and cookie recipes to cmartel@thehill.com. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? Sign up here.   🗽 In Manhattan All I can picture is Joe Pesci showing up in a tuxedo and mumbling under his breath: ©  GIPHY/20th Century Fox Home Entertainment This "My Cousin Vinny" scene makes me laugh every time.   The judge in former President Trump's hush money trial determined this morning that he violated his gag order for the 10th time, ordering Trump to pay a $1,000 fine for attacking jurors.   Judge Juan Merchan warned Trump that any additional violations could lead to jail time.   Why this was kind of a win for Trump: Prosecutors accused Trump of violating the gag order four more times. The judge ruled that he violated it once but dismissed the other three examples.    🗨️ Live blog of today's courtroom updates ➤  A CREEPY TIDBIT: CBS News's Robert Costa posted a photo of the "strange, slightly unsettling scene today outside Manhattan criminal court." 📸 Zoom in on this photo 🥊In Congress Following the roast of Tom Brady, maybe MTG will push for a Mike Johnson roast: ©  GIPHY/NFL Just swap out Kevin Hart for Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Kia Forum for the House floor.   Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) feud with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will come to a head this week when she is set to force a vote to oust him. The stunt is sure to make headlines, but it is almost certain to fail.   What's happening today?: Fox News's Aishah Hasnie reports that Greene could force the vote this evening. But first: Johnson and Greene are meeting one-on-one this afternoon.   How the vote is expected to go: Only two House Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) — are backing Greene's effort. Many conservative Republicans say they oppose the effort. Plus, House Democratic leaders have said they will vote to bail out Johnson.   What's their beef with Johnson?: The trio of House Republicans are angry with Johnson's track record of cutting deals with Democrats. "'Cause baby, now we got bad blood."   '5 factions that will decide Speaker Johnson's fate' ➤  WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING ON CAPITOL HILL THIS WEEK?: FAA: The Senate is working on a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The deadline is Friday, but a short-term extension may be necessary depending on how this week's negotiations go. Senators have been trying to add a lot of unrelated priorities to the bill, which has slowed down the process.   Biden visits the Capitol: President Biden will be on Capitol Hill on Tuesday for a Holocaust remembrance event. Biden and Johnson are expected to speak.   Should the census ask people about their citizenship status?: The House is voting this week to decide that.   Weekly Capitol Hill rundown from The Hill's Mychael Schnell 🛑News This Morning Columbia canceled graduation: Columbia University canceled its main graduation ceremony following weeks of pro-Palestinian protests.   Instead: The university will hold smaller, school-level graduation ceremonies.   Keep in mind: The University of Southern California also canceled its main graduation ceremony but is holding a graduation party instead. ➤  MORE READS ON THE CAMPUS PROTESTS: 'UChicago Says Free Speech Is Sacred. Some Students See Hypocrisy.': The New York Times   'I've read student protesters' manifestos. This is ugly stuff. Clueless, too.': Op-ed in The Washington Post   'Why Student Protesters Want Columbia to Cut Ties With Google and Amazon': Video reporting in The Wall Street Journal   'SNL Completely Misses the Point of the College Protests': The Atlantic / (Here's the SNL clip) 🐶On the Campaign Trail Kristi, I'd really stop there: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) described in her upcoming book that she killed her family's 14-month-old dog, Cricket, about 20 years ago. She has received *a lot* of criticism for this.   Well, in a Sunday interview with CBS's "Face the Nation," she took this one step further, suggesting that President Biden's dog Commander should also have been shot. (The Hill)   💻 Watch the back and forth on 'Face the Nation' ➤  THIS COULD HURT NOEM'S CHANCES OF BEING TRUMP'S VP:  Noem has been floated as a potential vice-presidential running mate for Trump. But The Hill's Alexander Bolton reports that Republican senators think hurt her chances due to the puppy saga.   Read more: 'GOP: Noem up in smoke; Scott, Burgum rise in Trump VP race' 🐝 Internet Buzz 🍊 Celebrate: Today is National Crepe Suzette Day. Sure, why not?   🎤 If you don't understand my Tom Brady reference above: Netflix aired a three-hour live roast of Tom Brady. I've only watched half of it so far, but it was incredible, and I can't wait to watch the rest tonight. Some highlights: 'The 27 Best Jokes and Craziest Moments From Tom Brady's Netflix Roast': Variety One joke went a little too far for Brady: He walked on stage and told comedian Jeff Ross, "Don't say that s*** again." It was a bit awkward. 📹Watch the clip Comedian Nikki Glaser absolutely killed it: She told one joke that was so funny, Kevin Hart stood up and cheered. 📹 Watch Kim Kardashian got booed: 📹 Watch 🗓 On The Agenda The House is in. The Senate is out. President Biden is in Washington, and Vice President Harris is in Detroit. (all times Eastern) Noon: Biden presents the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the United States Military Academy Army Black Knights. 💻 Livestream 1 p.m.: Biden has lunch with King Abdullah II of Jordan. 1:30 p.m.: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre briefs reporters. 💻 Livestream 1:55 p.m.: Harris delivers remarks on Detroit for her "Economic Opportunity Tour." 💻 Livestream 5:15 p.m.: Biden and first lady Jill Biden host a Cinco de Mayo reception in the Rose Garden. 💻 Livestream 6:30 p.m.: First and last House votes. 📆Today's agenda 6:45 p.m.: Harris returns to Washington, D.C. 👋 And Finally… Because you made it this far, here's a day-in-the-life of an adorable two-week old giraffe named Finn. Stay Engaged Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@thehill.com. 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