Tuesday, September 9 | By Cate Martel |
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It's Tuesday. Who else is bummed there's no tennis grand slam for another four months? |
- Israel targets Hamas in Qatar strike
- U.S. job growth lowered by 911K
- Inside Epstein's birthday book
- White House denies Trump entry in book
- GOP to Trump: Don't hurt shutdown talks
- Student test scores are dropping
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Israel's first attack in Qatar: |
Israel carried out an attack against Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, this morning. Why Doha?: Hamas leaders have used Doha as their headquarters (outside of Gaza) for years. Qatar has been a key mediator in ending the Gaza war and hosted ceasefire talks. What happened?: Several explosions were heard in Doha, according to local media reports. The attack targeted a "residential headquarters" where several senior Hamas leaders live, according to a Qatar foreign ministry spokesperson. Qatar condemned the attack: "This criminal assault constitutes a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar," said Dr Majed Al-Ansari, a spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry. The U.S. embassy went on lockdown: The embassy urged American citizens in Doha to shelter in place. The Israeli Defense Forces says it took precautions to "mitigate harm to civilians." 📹 Video of the explosion Why this is significant: This appears to be Israel's first attack in Qatar. The attack is expected to deal a significant blow to efforts to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. |
*Gulp* it's the revision we've been waiting for …: |
The U.S. economy added 911,000 fewer jobs over the past year than the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) initially reported. The numbers: "The BLS said it likely over-reported the total number of jobs added by the U.S. since March 2024 by nearly 1 million, a 0.6 percent reduction and estimated to be the largest revision in history." Why did the number change?: The BLS issued monthly jobs reports based on its current data. But it revises those figures over the next few months based on additional data that comes in. 💡 What this means for the economy: "The astonishingly low August employment gain coupled with the steep revision to previous data estimated by the BLS paints the picture of a labor market under serious pressure." The data mostly focuses on pre-Trump info, but this report could further push the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. |
Happening today — RFK Jr.'s plans for kids: |
The Trump administration is expected to release a report today with strategies for improving children's health. |
➤ FOR YOUR RADAR THIS MONTH — RFK JR. MAY LINK TYLENOL TO AUTISM: |
The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will announce sometime this month that pregnant women's use of Tylenol may be linked to autism in children. What we know about Tylenol in pregnancy: "Some previous studies have indicated risks to fetal development, but others have found no association. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says it is safe to use in pregnancy, though it recommends that pregnant women consult with their doctors before using it, as with all medicines." Plus: "Kennedy's report is expected to be a review of existing research, people familiar with the matter said. Scientists say conducting rigorous research on the causes of autism can take years. Decades of work looking for the roots of autism have found a variety of possible contributors, including genes." (WSJ) |
We finally get to see the infamous 'birthday book': | Remember when The Wall Street Journal published a report in July alleging that President Trump wrote a bawdy letter to convicted sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2003? The newspaper described the letter as being written inside the outline of a naked woman with Trump's signature mimicking pubic hair. Trump and his team fiercely denied he wrote the letter and even sued the Journal, which reported that the letter was included among others for Epstein's 50th birthday. Now, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has released the infamous "birthday book," with pages bearing names like former President Clinton and attorney Alan Dershowitz, as well as one with Trump's name. House Democrats immediately released the page showing Trump's alleged signature. 📸 See the letter here Where did the House Oversight Committee get the documents?: From Epstein's estate How is the White House responding?: Trump said he wouldn't discuss the letter, calling it a "dead issue." Deputy White House chief of staff Taylor Budowich claimed the signature does not belong to Trump. "Time for @newscorp to open that checkbook, it's not his signature. DEFAMATION!" Budowich posted on X. 📸 Side-by-side comparison of Trump's signature ^ The New York Times then posted other images of Trump's signature from that era. 📸 See for yourself White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is scheduled to hold a press briefing at 1 p.m. Expect questions related to this. 💻 Livestream 💬 Follow today's live blog 🔎 📸 More pages from the 'birthday book' |
Please don't complicate this, boss: | The Sept. 30 government funding deadline is nearing, and congressional leaders appear open to extending the deadline. But they *need* Trump to help them out: The Hill's Alexander Bolton reports that Republicans are urging President Trump not to muck things up for them. If Trump follows their lead and backs a clean, short-term funding resolution, they could avoid a shutdown. But if Trump's team demands an array of controversial MAGA priorities, it could provoke a government shutdown. Is Trump OK with this?: We shall see. Capitol Hill Republicans are bracing for whatever Trump and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought demand in the talks. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Monday it would make sense for the White House to keep its requests for "anomalies" to a minimum. ^ Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) trusts Thune: "I think the White House needs to be instructed by what it takes to get a CR out of the Senate. John Thune's in a great position to know what he thinks can put together for 60 votes, and they should listen to him." Read Bolton's reporting: 'GOP lawmakers ask Trump not to derail shutdown talks' |
• High schoolers' reading and math scores have dropped to the lowest level in decades, according to the National Assessment of Education Progress. • Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett weighed in on whether President Trump could run for a third term. Fox News's Bret Baier noted the 22nd Amendment only allows for two terms. "That's what that amendment says," Barrett responded. • The Trump administration says it has begun an immigration crackdown in Chicago. • Greta Thunberg's flotilla carrying aid for Gaza was allegedly hit by a drone while sailing through a port in Tunisia. |
The Atlantic: The Job Market Is Hell The Hill: Supreme Court's scant explanations in Trump emergency cases draw friction Politico: Democrats pin their hopes on the courts in uphill redistricting fight |
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The House and Senate are in. President Trump is in Washington. (All times EST) |
12:30 p.m.: Senators meet for weekly caucus luncheons. 📆 Today's agenda
1 p.m.: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefs reporters. 💻 Livestream
1:30 p.m.: First and last House votes. 📆 Today's agenda
2:15 p.m.: A Senate vote on a nomination.
4 p.m.: Trump participates in a swearing-in ceremony for the Portuguese ambassador.
4:30 p.m.: Trump signs a proclamation. 💻 Livestream
9 p.m.: Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett discusses her new book at an event in Simi Valley, Calif. 💻 Livestream
Thursday: The 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. |
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🍗 Celebrate: Today is National Wiener Schnitzel Day. ⚾ No no-hitters: Did you know there hasn't been a no-hitter in the MLB this year? The Wall Street Journal reports on, "The Year With No No-Nos: The Mysterious Disappearance of the No-Hitter." 📊 Interesting comparison: NBC News's Steve Kornacki posted a screenshot of an NBC News Decision Desk poll asking Gen Z adults what they think is important to having a successful life. 📸 Check out the differences between men who voted for President Trump and women who voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris. For example, men who voted for Trump's top answer was "having children." And women who voted for Harris's top response was "fulfilling job/career." |
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