The Daily Countable: Breaking the Internet, Alabama & Kids Suing Trump
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One Big Thing
No matter which state you vote in, you're probably aware of the Senate race in Alabama. Presidents - and former presidents - certainly are. Read our story about Donald Trump and Barack Obama recording robocalls for the Alabama Senate candidates.
On the Radar
On Thursday, the FCC will vote on repealing net neutrality rules. Which is why today there's a digital "Break the Internet" protest. Is your homepage joining the fight? Check out who's participating - and what they're doing - here.
Under the Radar
21 tweens and teens are suing the Trump administration, claiming its policies are endangering their, and future generations’, constitutional rights to a clean atmosphere. Will the case make it to court? Find out in our story.
Your Gov at a Glance 👀
The White House: President Trump in DC
- The president is signing H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018.
- Post-lunch, Trump is meeting with Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan and U.S. Ambassador to Japan William Hagerty.
The House of Representatives: In Session
- Voting on a bill to give community banks relief from mortgage regulations under certain circumstances.
- Voting on a bill to condemn the persecution of Christians and religious minorities around the world.
- Voting on six other bills, plus an additional six bills that rename post offices.
The Senate: In Session
- Possible confirmation vote on the nomination of Steven Grasz to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit Court.
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