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The Hill's 12:30 Report: Polls open in California as Newsom fights for job

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HAPPENING TODAY

*Cues my best impression of The Clash* — Should I stay or should I go?:

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Voters in California will decide today whether Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) keeps his job in the state’s recall election.

 

The two questions on the ballot: “Whether Newsom should be recalled as governor and, if so, who should replace him.” https://bit.ly/3lpvtLS

 

Is Newsom likely to be recalled?: It’s not likely, but it certainly is possible.

 

How many candidates are gunning for his job: 46 candidates

 

Newsom’s biggest opponent — Larry Elderhttps://cnn.it/3Cc6zGo

 

What time do the polls close: 8 p.m. PDT.  https://nyti.ms/3EjX35A

 

If you’re wondering how the recall is happening: Basically, California is one of 20 states that allows its citizens to recall its governor. “Recall attempts are common in the state, but they rarely get on the ballot and even fewer succeed.” The Associated Press (AP) has a good explainerhttps://bit.ly/3ltYJkK

 

If you’re wondering ~why~ the recall is happening: “Californians grew angry during the pandemic. Whipsaw stay-at-home orders by Newsom, crushing job losses from business closures, shuttered schools and the disruption of daily life soured just about everybody.” ^ Just read that AP explainer — it’s really helpfulhttps://bit.ly/3ltYJkK

 
WHAT TO EXPECT TODAY:

Via The Hill’s Niall Stanage, “Barring a major surprise, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will bat back a recall effort on Tuesday.  Two recent polls have shown around 60 percent of California voters favor keeping Newsom in office. It’s a noticeable shift in a race that appeared much closer at the height of summer.” How the recall exposes the limit of Trump’s GOPhttps://bit.ly/3nu88Lt

 
UMMM, *CLICK*:

“ 'Am I on drugs?' These 7 California recall moments had people wondering” The list from Politicohttps://politi.co/3lshQeZ

 
FIVE THINGS TO WATCH TODAY:

From The Hill’s Max Greenwoodhttps://bit.ly/3lpvtLS

 

It’s a *hot* Tuesday in D.C. I’m Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what’s coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@thehill.com — and follow along on Twitter @CateMartel and Facebook.

 

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A MESSAGE FROM FACEBOOK

Internet regulations are as outdated as dial-up

 

Facebook supports updated regulations, including four areas where lawmakers can make quick progress:

 

– Reforming Section 230
– Preventing foreign interference of our elections
– Passing federal privacy law
– Setting rules that allow people to safely transfer data between services

 
IN CONGRESS

And poof, there it is again:

“A group of Senate Democrats unveiled new voting rights legislation on Tuesday in another attempt by the party to pass sweeping changes to federal elections in the face of a GOP filibuster.” https://bit.ly/2YMCE94

 

What’s in the bill: “The legislation builds on a framework proposed earlier this year by Manchin as well as the sweeping For the People Act, which was blocked in June by Senate Republicans.” 

 

The names on the bill: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) released the bill. Co-sponsors include: Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.)”

 

Calling this ‘too many cooks’ even feels like I’m understating it:

Via The Hill’s Jordain Carney, “Tensions are flaring among congressional Democrats amid growing red lines over the party’s $3.5 trillion spending plan.” https://bit.ly/3972hn6

 

Why the fights are escalating now: “The frustrations among Democrats, which have simmered for weeks, are boiling over as lawmakers return to Washington and immediately plunge into a debate over tax hikes to pay for the plan. The House Ways and Means Committee unveiled its tax proposals on Monday.”

 
LATEST WITH THE CORONAVIRUS

Casually wiggles away and hope no one notices:

Via The Hill’s Alexander Bolton, “Biden’s aggressive [new COVID-19 vaccine mandate] puts a spotlight on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), a childhood polio survivor who has been outspoken in urging fellow Republicans to get vaccinated against COVID-19.” https://bit.ly/3tNqacY

 

“McConnell’s advocacy for the vaccine sets him apart from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who has done little to crack down on House GOP colleagues who spread misinformation about vaccines.” 

 

How Biden’s mandate puts Republican leaders in a tough spothttps://bit.ly/3tNqacY

 

The White House says, ‘bring it!’:

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Via The Hill’s Brett SamuelsPresident Biden seems to be embracing the clash with Republican governors over the vaccine mandates. https://bit.ly/3tHB1EZ

 

How so: “[Biden has vowed] to use executive powers to sidestep their opposition to mask and vaccine requirements in his efforts to get the pandemic under control.”

 

What to expecthttps://bit.ly/3tHB1EZ

 
CASE NUMBERS:

Coronavirus cases in the U.S.: 41,229,958

 

U.S. death toll: 662,378

 

Breakdown of the numbershttps://cnn.it/2UAgW3y

 
VACCINATION NUMBERS:

Total number of vaccinations administered in the U.S.: 380 million shots have been given.

 

Seven-day average of doses administered: An average of 775,168 doses

 

For context: The U.S. population is roughly 331 million.

 

Breakdown of the numbers: https://bloom.bg/3iVTPLH

 
A MESSAGE FROM FACEBOOK

Why Facebook supports the Honest Ads Act

 

Advertising means something different than it did 25 years ago — the last time comprehensive internet regulations were passed.

 

At Facebook, we've already implemented the Ad Library and a 5-step verification process for political advertisers. See why we support passing the Honest Ads Act.

 
IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA TODAY

It’s all about the Met Gala:

Via Vogue, “The Met Gala is typically held on the first Monday in May, but this year, the event was postponed due to COVID-19 and fell right in the middle of fashion month—meaning the stakes for stellar style on the red carpet were especially high.” https://bit.ly/3tBTYJq

 
HIGHLIGHTS:

Party in the front, business in the back: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) wore a white dress that looked pretty standard on the front, but that reads ‘Tax the Rich’ on the back. Photoshttps://bit.ly/393aHvG

 

Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) also used the red carpet to send a political message: Photos of her “equal rights for women” ensemble: https://bit.ly/3zaWxDx

 

Nope, that was not a black hole into the abyss. That was Kim Kardashian, and she is now a meme: The memes are pretty great, too.  https://bit.ly/3k9Askv

 

This made me lol:

 

Lil Nas X at Met Gala

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Daniel Levy had quite the lookhttps://bit.ly/3hPQyyb

 

And so did Natalie Bryant: TBH, this looks fun to dance in. https://bit.ly/3hvD0rs

 
NOTABLE TWEETS:

By far the best tweet I’ve seen today:

Infinite garlic powder roommate

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Hahhahaha

 

Getting traction:

Labeled as

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Check out some of the responseshttps://bit.ly/3k97Yae

 
ON TAP:

The Senate is in. The House is out. President Biden is in California and Colorado today. Vice President Harris is in Virginia this evening.

 

11:30 a.m. EDT: Two roll call votes in the Senate.

 

1:10 p.m. EDT: President Biden leaves Long Beach, Calif., and flies to Denver.

 

2:20 p.m. EDT: Two more roll call votes in the Senate.

 

4:50 p.m. EDT: President Biden visits the national Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo.

 

5:30 p.m. EDT: Two more roll call votes in the Senate.

 

7:10 p.m. EDT: Vice President Harris participates in a “Terry for Virginia” campaign event in Great Falls, Va.  

 

10:20 p.m. EDT: President Biden returns to the White House.

 
WHAT TO WATCH:

This morning: Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies on the Afghanistan withdrawal. Livestream: https://bit.ly/2Xgw3DL

 

1 p.m. EDT: Apple announces its new products. What to expect, via CNET: https://cnet.co/3nwGttB Apple event livestreamhttps://apple.co/3EgLEDW

 

1:30 p.m. EDT: White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One. Livestreamhttps://bit.ly/3A6nbhY

 

5:30 p.m. EDT: President Biden delivers remarks on the infrastructure deal. Livestreamhttps://bit.ly/3An03M8

 

10 a.m. EDT Wednesday: Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman, and former NCAA gymnast Maggie Nichols testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the abuse from doctor Larry Nassar. Livestreamhttps://bit.ly/3z9oM5w

 
IN LIGHTER NEWS:

Today is National Ants on a Log Day.

 

LOL:

Larry David attends Fashion Week

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Watchhttps://bit.ly/3lF36cP

 

And because you made it this far, here’s a dog with a future in drumming: https://bit.ly/3nvTnb7

 
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