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Appearing on ABC’s Good Morning America, Myeisha Johnson -- the widow of fallen soldier Sgt. La David Johnson -- spoke out and echoed the account of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL) about Donald Trump’s phone call to Johnson’s family. After tweeting more criticism of NFL players this morning accusing them of disrespecting the flag and country, Donald Trump then turned his attention back to Johnson’s widow and rebuked her claims. This was a continuation of the attacks he directed towards Congresswoman Wilson on Saturday while she was attending Johnson’s funeral. He was golfing. On Sunday, he threatened GOP lawmakers on a conference call, telling lawmakers they need to pass the Senate budget as soon as possible or pay a heavy price in 2018. The battle is over tax reform and conservatives who don’t want to pass legislation that will raise the federal deficit by $1.5 trillion. Meanwhile, the Senate will hold a procedural vote this evening on the $36.5 billion disaster relief package that passed the House earlier this month. Final passage is expected no later than Tuesday. Also, remember when Trump faced criticism for the lack of diversity on his staff? The administration promised that the lower rungs of the bureaucracy would ultimately look more diverse. Nope. Recently available government data on the ethnic and gender make up of the broader Trump administration shows that with more than 1,000 mid-level political jobs filled by mid-year the appointees look much like the top leadership: mostly white and male. We’re kicking off the week with this...
- Julián Castro 2020?
- Former President Barack Obama joins the other living presidents for hurricane relief concert.
- WH COS John Kelly misrepresents Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL), and CBC women demand apology from him.
- What happened with the ‘Colored Girls’ drama and DNC Chair Tom Pérez? We’ve got your recap.
- Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) says #MeToo.
- FCC Chairman Ajit Pai heads to the Hill.
- Meet the two Black GOPers hoping to unseat Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).
- Former Obama intern drops out of PA congressional race.
- BlackPAC mobilizes in Virginia.
- Latino group threatens to rally against Verizon for removing Univisión from its lineup.
- Meet the new President of the Association of Film Commissioners.
- CLS Strategies has a new Managing Director.
- Jemele Hill is not backing down from her comments.
- Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) crosses aisle to intro bipartisan next-gen broadband bill.
- Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) intros bill blocking Trump mandate on birth control.
- NAACP Interim President Derrick Johnson named its permanent leader.
- Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is skipping women’s conference to meet with San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz.
- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduces a Diwali resolution.
- Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) presses WH on use of private email servers.
- Suge Knight allegedly called Straight Outta Compton Director F. Gary Gray and threatened him while he was filming. But when it came time to testify, Gray says he doesn’t recall. Check it out in Blogs.
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|  | Former AG Eric Holder with The San Francisco Foundation's CEO Fred Blackwell on Friday discussing Advancing Equity and Civil Rights in the Trump Era. | |  | Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL) on Saturday attending the funeral of Sgt. La David Johnson. | |
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Castro 2020?
On Thursday night, former HUD Secretary under President Barack Obama, Julián Castro, posted a photo on Facebook that is renewing speculation that he will run for the presidency in 2020. While on a flight out of Nashville, a flight attendant slipped him a note promising to campaign for him when he runs for president. “[P]lease know that myself and my household will spread the message & help your campaign to see the day you become our 1st Mexican American President,” the note reads. This comes after the August launch of his Opportunity First PAC. Cuando esté listo para anunciar su candidatura, ¡sabe a quién llamar! Más aquí.
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Obama Joins Former Presidents in Texas
Former President Barack Obama joined all other living former presidents and took to the stage before 10,000 attendees at Texas A&M University’s Reed Arena on Saturday night for a benefit concert raising funds for hurricane victims in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama first came together last month to launch the hurricane relief fund “One America Appeal.” The initiative has raised $31 million to date, with contributions from more than 80,000 donors. One hundred percent of proceeds have been pledged to helping hurricane victims recover. Gospel singer Yolanda Adams was among the performers who regaled the crowd. Pop star Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance and announced she was donating $1 million to the fund. While President Clinton was speaking President Bush whispered something to President Obama which caused both to giggle and sparked speculation on Twitter. What's so funny fellas? Inquiring minds want to know. Moreover, aren't those shared moments of laughter with Bush 43 reserved for Michelle Obama? More here.
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Kelly’s Attack on Wilson is Proof He is Not the Savior
For those who were hanging their hopes that WH Chief of Staff John Kelly was the sole voice of reason in the West Wing, you may want to look for another savior. When Kelly criticized Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL), he misrepresented a 2015 speech she made at the opening of a new FBI building in Miramar, FL, as evidenced by a video of her speech. Kelly referenced the speech, saying Congresswoman Wilson focused her remarks that she “got the money” for the building. FYI, Wilson was not in Congress when the funding for the building was approved, as the video of the event supports. She did take credit for securing approval of the naming of the building just days before the dedication for two slain FBI agents, while also showering praise on the servicemen in the audience. On Friday, the WH stuck by their assertion. Moreover, appearing on ABC's Good Morning America, the widow of fallen soldier Sgt. La David Johnson spoke out and confirmed Wilson's account of the phone call she received from Donald Trump. More here.
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CBC Women Demand Apology from Kelly
On Sunday, the women of the CBC demanded that WH CoS John Kelly apologize to Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL) for lying about the Congresswoman's speech at the dedication of the new FBI building mentioned above. “We were appalled by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s statements where he called Congresswoman Wilson an ‘empty barrel’ ... General Kelly’s comments are reprehensible. Congresswoman Wilson’s integrity and credibility should not be challenged or undermined by such blatant lies. We, the women of the Congressional Black Caucus, proudly stand with Congresswoman Wilson and demand that General Kelly apologize to her without delay and take responsibility for his reckless and false statements,” they said. See the full statement here.
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What Happened with the Dems in Vegas
On Friday, we told you about the drama at the DNC with a new roster of DNC at-large members. After BuzzFeed reported on the rumors about strife over James Zogby -- who was removed from the at-large list but retained a role on the resolutions committee -- allegedly being part of an effort by Bernie Sanders supporters to swap nominees Minyon Moore, Donna Brazile, and Rev. Leah Daughtry, all three women came out and said Zogby was not involved. DNC chairman Tom Pérez used part of the meeting to apologize for how the membership shifts were handled. Eventually, the DNC at-large list was put to a voice vote, with a clear majority of members approving it. In a few Facebook posts, Daughtry let her feelings be known. One read, “Two things I know for sure: it was not a rumor and it was not started or perpetuated by Jim Zogby. @thedemocrats.” Another read, “Reality for Black women: no matter your experience or qualifications, you continually have to prove why you have a seat at the table. Meanwhile newcomers come thru the doors you opened, sit at the table you spread, and question your presence.” She finally brought church to the DNC meeting in Las Vegas in a rousing speech at the podium on Sunday and reminded Dems they don’t have time to fight with each other while Trump is in the White House. “We were just this week’s targets. Tomorrow, or maybe even later today, maybe even before this meeting is over, it will be about different people who don’t meet some imaginary ever-changing standard of what it means to be a Democrat.” See her rousing remarks here.
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Meet the Two Black Republicans Hoping to Unseat Stabenow
There are two Black Republicans running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. Detroit businessman and Iraq war veteran John James and retired Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bob Young Jr. are both hoping to unseat Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) -- who the GOP consider a target in a state that Trump (in)famously won. James, a 2004 West Point graduate, went to Iraq in 2007 and served as an Army Captain in Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was a Ranger-qualified officer who flew Apache helicopters and led two platoons. The self-described conservative Trump supporter is now president of the James Group International, founded by his father, and CEO of subsidiary Renaissance Global Logistics. Recent filings show his campaign raised $300,000, which is almost double that of Young’s $156,000. Young, the double Harvard graduate (1974 undergrad/1977 Law School), was appointed to the Michigan Court of Appeals in 1995, and later elevated to the Michigan Supreme Court in 1999. In 2007, he favored photo ID laws. Meanwhile, Stabenow reports $6.9 million in the bank and raised $1.7 million this quarter. More here.
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Former Obama Intern Drops Out of Congressional Race
Paul Perry, an education consultant and former Philadelphia public school teacher, dropped out of the crowded Democratic primary against Congressman Pat Meehan (R-PA) over the weekend. Feeling discouraged by the fundraising demands of a congressional campaign, Perry said, “I leave with grave questions about the sustainability of our democracy. It is awash in money and influence-peddling on both sides of the aisle. The barriers to entry for everyday citizens (most of the middle class) and true public servants are far too high.” Perry, 32, had been an intern in then-Senator Barack Obama’s DC office before deciding to go into teaching. He had garnered attention with a video focusing on his personal story as a Black man adopted by two white gay men and wanting to give back by running for office. In the most recent fundraising quarter, Perry raised the third-highest amount of money in the field of seven Democrats, raking in $62,000, but it was far less than frontrunners state Senator Daylin Leach, who raised $403,000, and former congressional Chief of Staff Dan Muroff at $117,000. More here.
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BlackPAC Mobilizes in Virginia
A political action committee is mobilizing African American voters in Virginia to promote Justin Fairfax, the candidate for lieutenant governor who was left off of some fliers printed by the campaign of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ralph Northam. BlackPAC, a national organization that seeks to increase the number of Black voters who go to the polls, launched a $1.1 million program to engage voters of color in Virginia. The effort includes a $600,000 canvassing program, with the remainder used for radio and digital ads, and mailers. BlackPAC says it has talked to more than 4,500 Black voters in southeast Virginia and plans to have about 100 canvassers going door-to-door in the final weeks of the race. More here.
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|  | Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) on Saturday with musician Steve Aoki. | |  |
Congressman Jimmy Gómez (D-CA) on Saturday visiting the Arts District in LA. | |
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Pai Heads to Capitol Hill on Wednesday
FCC Chair Ajit Pai will be heading to Capitol Hill on Wednesday as the House Commerce Subcommittee on Technology will hold its first FCC oversight hearing since the agency added two commissioners over the summer. Pai will have a lot to address, including Donald Trump’s attacks on the media. Trump tweeted threats to revoke the broadcast licenses of news organizations that have been critical in their coverage singling out NBC News, which had published a report he disputed claiming Trump had called for a massive buildup of the U.S. nuclear arsenal. "I believe in the First Amendment. The FCC under my leadership, will stand for the First Amendment," Pai said. But Dems say this response fell short. He will get a chance to clarify on Wednesday. The FCC will also hold their first October meeting tomorrow. More here.
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Latino Group Threatens to Rally Leaders Against Verizon as Univisión is Removed
Verizon Fios removed Univisión from its network last Monday when the two could not reach an agreement over costs to carry the network. The National Hispanic Media Coalition is now threatening to rally Latino leaders against Verizon for removing the network from its lineup. In a letter to Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam, NHMC President and CEO Alex Nogales said the group "is outraged that at a time when catastrophic events have occurred in Mexico and Puerto Rico, Verizon has chosen to blackout Univision, the primary source of news for millions of Spanish-speaking and bilingual Latinos residing in the United States." In a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, Univisión President and CEO Randy Falco charged Verizon with not acting in good faith. For its part, the TV and Internet provider said in a statement that Univisión had proposed "an increase of more than double what they charge for access to their channels today." In its own letter to the FCC chairman, Verizon said that despite "diligent efforts ... over the last two-plus months to reach reasonable terms with Univision — and considerable movement on our own part during those negotiations — Univision has consistently insisted on unreasonable terms that would raise prices and harm our customers." More here.
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Association of Film Commissioners Name New President
The Association of Film Commissioners International has named Rajiv Dalal to the newly created position of President, as part of an organization-wide restructuring that will concentrate on economic growth and working more closely with policymakers and content creators. Prior to joining AFCI, Dalal held such posts as Managing Director of MPAA’s India office, Executive Director of Time Warner’s Asia-Pacific Corporate Affairs Division, and Deputy Film Czar for the City of Los Angeles, where he helped engineer and usher in the enhanced California film/TV tax credit. In 2015, Dalal ran unsuccessfully for the California State Assembly. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown and has graduate degrees from Columbia, Georgetown Law, and Oxford. More here.
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Jemele Hill Accepts Suspension But Does Not Take Back What She Tweeted
In an interview with TMZ while walking through LAX on Saturday, ESPN’s Jemele Hill spoke candidly about the suspension over her Jerry Jones tweets. “Me and ESPN are fine. We’re in a good place and I’m happy to be back at the network,” she said. When asked if she thought the suspension was fair, she replied, “So, here’s how this works: It doesn’t really matter what I think. It matters to people, but here’s the reality: ESPN acted on what they felt was right, and, you know, I don’t have any argument or quibble with that. I would tell people, absolutely, after my Donald Trump tweets, I deserved that suspension. I deserved it. Like, absolutely. I violated the policy; I deserved that suspension.” She went on to say, “The only thing I’ll ever apologize for is, I put ESPN in a bad spot. I’ll never take back what I said. I put them in a bad spot, that’s the truth of it. I regret the position I put them in. I regret, a lot of the people I work with, the position we put our show in. I’ll never take back what I said.” Hill returns to the airwaves tonight. See the video here.
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|  | CA gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa speaking at the Latino Business Association Gala on Friday in LA. | |  | Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke issues a challenge for the country to conduct a national gun turn-in day specifically for Dems. | |
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CLS Names Managing Director
CLS Strategies has named Ruth Guerra as its new Managing Director, according to Politico. Guerra was most recently the Deputy Communications Director for American Action Network. Prior to that, the Texas Christian University graduate was the Director of Hispanic Media for the RNC. She also previously spent time on the Hill working at different times for Congressmen Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) and Sam Johnson (R-TX). Guerra is fluent in both English and Spanish and also served as Press Secretary for the Koch-funded LIBRE Initiative in 2012. As Managing Director for CLS she will be based in DC. More about her here.
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NAACP Makes Interim President Permanent
On Saturday, the Executive Committee of the NAACP National Board of Directors unanimously elected to remove “interim” from his title and named 49-year-old Derrick Johnson its President and CEO with a three-year contract. Johnson formerly served as Vice Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors as well as state president of the Mississippi State Conference NAACP. Born in Detroit, Johnson attended Tougaloo College in Jackson, MS, and received his JD from the South Texas College of Law in Houston. Johnson told reporters Saturday that the NAACP would be focused on increasing both voter and education access. He also said that “all issues are on the table” and he would be looking at the organization’s business model and leadership process “to make sure that we have the right mix.” More here.
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|  | Congresswoman Mia Love (R-UT) visiting StubHub, which is expanding in her district. | |  | Fox News' Eboni K. Williams on Saturday judging the Miss Louisiana USA pageant. | |
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Cortez Masto Intros Bipartisan Bill on Next-Gen Broadband
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) crossed the aisle to introduce a bipartisan bill with Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) that would streamline the deployment of broadband infrastructure in areas that had already been subjected to historical or environmental reviews, including by preempting FCC reviews. They say the idea is to speed rights-of-way grants and avoid duplicative reviews to pave the way for next-gen broadband, like 5G. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has launched a pair of proceedings seeking input on speed wired and wireless deployment, including easing rights of way and tower-sitting issues, and vetting the impact from delays due to environmental and historical impact studies. For more on specifics of the bill, click here.
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Chu Intervenes on Birth Control Mandate
Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) joined fellow House leaders on women’s rights and introduced a bill to block a recent Trump administration move to limit women's access to birth control. Two Interim Final Rules issued this month allow nearly any employer to be exempt from the requirement to cover birth control and other forms of contraception without cost sharing. "The Protect Access to Birth Control Act will treat these policies as though they had never taken effect, thereby securing the right to birth control coverage as guaranteed by the Affordable Care Act. No other medical treatment is restricted the way contraception is, which not only cuts against women’s constitutional rights, it causes harm for the many women who use it to treat everything from acne to menstrual cramps. For them, and the millions of other women who use birth control every day, we must stop this rule from causing any more harm,” Chu said. More here.
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Congressman Joaquín Castro (D-TX) on Saturday at the Bexar County Farm Bureau’s convention dinner. | |  | Target's Laysha Ward with actress Viola Davis at Target HQ on Friday. | |
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Leading the Fight for Women’s Issues
Over the summer, Fatima Goss Graves became the first Black woman to lead the National Women’s Law Center when she was named President and Chief Executive. The 1998 UCLA graduate/2001 Yale Law School graduate had served in numerous capacities for the 45-year-old organization before taking the helm. WaPo profiles her work as the organization builds a rapid-response legal collective prepared to take on the women’s rights cases that it fears the administration will ignore or inspire. “I don’t think we have ever faced a point when all, and I do mean all, of our issues seem to be under attack at once,” Goss Graves said. They’ve dubbed the effort the Legal Network for Gender Equity. The network of lawyers has begun assessing 43 cases, including a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against Walmart. Many of the cases come from people who contact the Washington-based NWLC, which has the capacity to take on just two cases a year without the network. Leaders point to the administration allowing more employers to opt out of covering birth control in workplace insurance plans and suspending an Obama administration effort to shrink the gender wage gap as evidence of the changes that could shift what the federal government is willing to do in women’s interests and what companies, individuals, and institutions feel emboldened to try. More here.
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Sanders Skips Women’s Conference to Meet with San Juan Mayor
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz will meet with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in Puerto Rico this week to determine the best way forward to deal with the devastation the island is experiencing. About one million residents remain without running water and three million still have no power more than a month after Hurricane Maria. Sanders' visit means he will miss his slot as the opening night speaker at the Women’s Conference in Detroit -- there was some backlash when he was picked; some attendees expressed disappointment that the opening night speaker was not a woman. Other speakers at the convention, which takes place October 27th-29th, include Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), The Young Turks reporter Nomiki Konst, Michigan state Rep. Stephanie Chang, and Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, among others. March organizers said in a statement, “It is unfortunate that Senator Sanders will no longer be able to join us at the Women's Convention next week. But the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico - which is being exacerbated by the inaction of our federal government - is a critical matter.” More here.
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Hirono Says #MeToo
NBC’s Meet the Press asked every female Senator for personal stories of harassment they were comfortable sharing. At least four responded and spoke with MTP: Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). “Usually it’s males who are doing this to women. They should know that this is not appreciated. It’s not cute. It’s not fun,” said Hirono. She also later tweeted, “Pretty much every woman that I know, myself included, has a #MeToo story.” Watch their video here.
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|  | Congressmen Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) in Puerto Rico helping to deliver supplies to rural areas impacted by Hurricane Maria. | |  |
Chef José Andrés and volunteers taking a break from delivering hot meals to rural areas in Puerto Rico. | |
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Krishnamoorthi Intros Resolution on Diwali
Last week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced a resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of Diwali for millions of Indian Americans. The resolution has six Democratic co-sponsors: Ami Bera (D-CA), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), and Joe Crowley (D-NY). So far, no Republican has signed up as a co-sponsor, but a spokesperson for Krishnamoorthi says the Congressman is hoping that a few will be on board by this week. “For Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains here in the United States and across the world, Diwali represents a time for giving thanks, and celebrating the triumph of light over darkness as well as good over evil,” he said. “It is a time for families to gather, light lamps in the home, and pray for good health and peace. To all those who celebrate, I wish them a safe and happy Diwali.” More here.
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There are Currently Four Marijuana Bills in Congress
Last February, a bipartisan group of legislators launched the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. SInce then, lawmakers have filed a flurry of bills aimed at reforming federal drug laws. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is one. His bill, the Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 that he introduced in August would remove cannabis completely from the Controlled Substances Act. The bill’s criminal justice reform measures include expunging marijuana possession convictions and restricting federal funds for states that have disproportionate arrest rates for cannabis offenses. It would also establish a Community Reinvestment Fund that would provide grants for job training, community centers, and for expunging criminal records. There’s also the Veterans Equal Access Act, which allows doctors to recommend cannabis to vets; the Marijuana Effective Drug Studies Act, which would remove barriers associated with researching a Schedule I substance; the Second Chance for Students Act would allow those who’ve been convicted of marijuana possession to receive federal student aid; and the States’ Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act, which would prevent property involved in state-legal medical-marijuana activity from being seized through civil asset forfeiture. But the hard part is actually getting these bill to pass. More here.
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|  | The NBC News Digital team, including NBC Latino, NBCBLK, NBC Asian America, and NBC OUT, receiving the
Impact Award by the Digital Diversity Network. | |  | Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Chuck Rocha of Solidarity Strategies hanging out in LA. | |
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Cummings Presses WH on Use of Private Email Servers for Government Business
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) said on Friday that White House lawyers acknowledged "several" Trump administration officials "confessed" to using private email accounts for government business. But the Ranking Member on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said the Trump administration has declined to identify which staff members came forward. In a letter Friday to committee Chairman Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-SC), Cummings requested that Republicans continue to press the administration on the issue. Gowdy and Cummings signed a letter last month requesting information about the emails and gave the WH until October 10th to respond. Cummings said the administration responded with a two-page letter that did not provide specifics but said that "the White House has endeavored to educate all White House employees regarding their responsibilities under" record retention laws. More here.
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| FOMOToday: The last day of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 17th Annual Leadership Institute. Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, N.W.
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Today 5P: The National TPS Alliance is holding a demonstration in front of the Department of Homeland Security headquarters in support of continuing the Temporary Protected Status program. Click here for more information. Today, 5:30P: Join Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton (D-DC) for a reception in support of One Fair Wage, an initiative to raise the wages of tipped workers. Special guests include DC Councilmember Elissa Silverman and actress Jane Fonda. Click here to RSVP and purchase tickets. Location revealed with RSVP.
Today, 5:30P: The Raben Group hosts Monday Night Politics: The Intersection of Sports & Social Justice, with Colin Allred, ex-NFL player turned Obama-era civil rights attorney; D’Qwell Jackson, 11-year NFL veteran; and award-winning journalist Chris Jenkins of The Washington Post. Join the waitlist here.
Tuesday, October 24th, 10A: The National Urban League hosts a panel, "Future of Work: The Impact of the Tech Revolution on People of Color.” Room G-11 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Click here to RSVP.
Wednesday, October 25th, 11A: A presentation ceremony in the U.S. Capitol to honor Filipino World War II veterans. The event will be livestreamed on speaker.gov/live. More here.
Wednesday, October 25th, 6P: An evening reception in support of Stacey Abrams, candidate for Governor of Georgia. Skadden, Arps, 4 Times Square. NYC. Click here to RSVP or contact zach@gstrategiesllc.com with any questions.Thursday, October 26th, 4P: Lobbyists and Friends Happy Hour, one last outdoor get together before the cold sets in. Dirty Habit, 555 8th Street, N.W.
Thursday, October 26th, 5:30p: A happy hour to benefit the DCCC. 777 6th Street, N.W. RSVP to: Teresa Skala at 202.741.1851 or email: skala@dccc.org
Thursday, October 26th, 5:30p: Artist Amy Sherald will give a free talk at Room 101 of the F. Ross Jones Building, Mattin Center, on the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University.
Thursday, October 26th, 6P: The Women's Media Awards 2017 honors María Hinojosa, April Ryan, María Elena Salinas, and Gail Tifford, and also recognizes the film Hidden Figures. Capitale, 130 Bowery St., NYC. Click here to purchase tickets.
Monday, October 30th, 5:30P: The 23rd annual ADL In Concert Against Hate. This year's honorees are Gavin Grimm, Tolu Olubunmi, Ann Jaffe, and Chief Louis M. Dekmar. Kennedy Center. Click here to purchase tickets.
Wednesday, November 1st, 6P: Join the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund for the launch of Staff UP Congress, a National Initiative for a Representative Congressional Workforce. Majority Group Townhouse, 19 D Street, S.E. RSVP to:bmoz@naleo.org
Thursday, November 2nd, 6P: Join the Film, Gun Violence Prevention, and Hillary for America alumni communities for a reception in support of Lucy McBath for Georgia House District 37. NYC. Click here for more information and to register. Address provided upon RSVP.
Wednesday, November 15th, 8:30A: The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Chairman Conversation with former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, moderated by Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Chairman Ken Biberaj. NY Law School, 185 West Broadway, NYC. RSVP to: events@manhattancc.org Friday, November 17th: The 24th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards to honor visionaries from across the Caribbean. J.W. Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. To learn more about the Caribbean American Heritage Awards, visit: www.caribbeanheritageawards.org
Sunday, November 19th: The National Portrait Gallery Second biennial American Portrait Gala, honoring former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, HIV/AIDs researcher Dr. David D. Ho; artistic director, choreographer, and dancer Bill T. Jones; film director, producer, writer, and actor Spike Lee; and multi-award-winning actress Rita Moreno. Click here for more information. Wednesday, November 29th, 8P: Join Congressman André Carson (D-IN) for JAY-Z's 4:44 Tour. Capital One Arena, 601 F Street, N.W. For more information or to RSVP, contact Courtney Hodges or Randy Broz at: 202.403.0606 or email: Courtney@ABConsultingDC.com
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