Subject: POLITICO Huddle, presented by the National Confectioners Association: LAWMAKERS ITCH FOR SHUTDOWN SOLUTION -- Liberal firebrands join Oversight -- TRUMP FORGES AHEAD WITH SOTU -- Ross to testify on Capitol Hill
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(SOME) DEMS WANT A DEAL -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has so far kept her troops in line, but with the shutdown now on its 33rd day, cracks are slowly starting to emerge in the caucus. A group of frustrated centrist Democrats drafted a letter to Pelosi encouraging her to make a counter offer to Trump to end the stalemate. Their idea: reopen the government in exchange for allowing a vote on Trump's border wall request. Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.), who represents a heavy Trump district, also told a local radio station, "I'd give him the whole thing... and put strings on it." And Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.) unveiled his own proposal to reopen the government, beef up border security and
 reform immigration laws.

The moves underscore how Democrats are growing antsy over the shutdown and feeling pressure back home to find a solution, especially after Trump pitched a plan to end the stalemate and with 800,000 federal employees on track to miss their second paycheck. Rachael and Burgess have more: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e2f47b135b6d6419193d685758436aeb5251d8d20c03e42ac5c1e65f4e9b5156db3395eda73755b277 

SIGNS OF LIFE IN THE SENATE -- Across the Capitol, Senate leaders have agreed to put a pair of dueling funding bills on the floor for a test vote Thursday. The first includes Trump's immigration proposal and the second is a clean, House-passed bill to reopen the government through Feb. 8. Quick reality check: This is a procedural deal as opposed to a substantive one. Neither measure has enough support to pass, while Trump has rejected the idea of temporarily reopening the government. Still, at least it's some movement, and gives senators their first chance to vote on funding bills since the shutdown started. It could also motivate lawmakers to come up with a third option once the other two
 measures fail.

HOW TRUMP CAN SWEETEN THE POT FOR DEMS -- Trump's immigration proposal was immediately panned by Democrats, as the offer only provides temporary protections for undocumented immigrants and includes new restrictions on asylum seekers. While Democrats still want Trump to first reopen the government, even top lawmakers like House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) have started to signal that they could be open to a deal if it contains other priorities. Here are some of the things that Trump could throw on the table:

  Permanent protections for so-called Dreamers, who were brought to the country illegally as children, and for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, who came to the U.S. from war torn nations.   An expanded population of who is eligible for deportation relief. Trump's plan only applies to current recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, not the entire pool of people who are eligible.   A "fence" as opposed to a wall. Democrats support enhanced border security, including physical barriers like fences, but have problems with a full out wall.    A lower price tag than the $5.7 billion that Trump is seeking. Some Democrats have said they could be open to a
 lower number, depending on what it goes toward and what else is included in the offer. 
Related: "Supreme Court undermines Trump's strategy on government shutdown with immigration decision," from The Washington Post's Erica Werner, John Wagner and Jeff Stein: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e235a9563f51a2a7fcce9bb1afd9c8e4bad67624890f440c0f7d6f9166fc932805411798b4cf7da817 and "Trump's liaison to Congress eyeing exit," scoop Eliana Johnson and Nancy Cook: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e214442d08bed42de1d43029a1edc540bb3e664bd22bd683e58e4d08464080390da9683910c9ec12e6 

HAPPY WEDNESDAY! Welcome to Huddle, the play-by-play guide to all things Capitol Hill, on this Wednesday, Jan. 23. I finally watched the gripping new Netflix and Hulu documentaries on the failed Fyre Festival, and while there were a lot of bizarre moments, I think I was most surprised to see a cameo from Chuck Schumer's press secretary Angelo Roefaro. (There's a Congress link to everything!)

TUESDAY'S MOST CLICKED: The summary of Trump's immigration and government funding proposal was the the big winner.

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SO LONG, SOTU? -- The White House is forging ahead with Trump's planned State of the Union address on Jan. 29, even asking the House Sergeant at Arm to conduct a walk-through for the event. The problem? Pelosi has yet to offer any guidance on the speech, while the House currently has no plans to consider a resolution this week allowing the chamber to hold the joint address. The push from the White House could just be a play to force Pelosi to officially disinvite Trump after she threatened to do so last week. The White House is already making backup plans in case Pelosi does give SOTU the axe. Andrew Restuccia and Gabby Orr have more: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e25797b77cdf7223ebb48fa73e0b78d86dd3f6aec160bcb5d6f9d01e34ce10226e817af73f0cdc8bcd 

Related read: "Trump preparing two State of the Union speeches for different audiences: Sources," by Katherine Faulders, Jonathan Karl and John Santucci at ABC News: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e21cc40060e900a589e718a628e9615855939c58c77be91ea2216802edc9fb41bca150ad3f7f5c0df6 

HOUSE HEARINGS HEAT UP -- Mark your calendars. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has agreed to testify in front of the House Oversight and Reform Committee on March 14 -- one month after acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker and Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen will be in the congressional hot seat. Democrats want to grill Ross over the administration's decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The controversial plan was halted by a federal judge and is still working its way through the legal system.

Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) wants to know whether Whitaker plans to invoke executive privilege when he faces the panel next month, and sent him an outline of the questions he will face. The list: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e2a68952e76883508dbbb3dbbf726d1ee75841bc3e49616f4cacc8f72662ce10b7861b122303a011fc 

Meanwhile, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is refusing to appear before an Energy and Commerce subcommittee, prompting a subpoena threat from Chairman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.). Democrats want to haul in Azar and other Trump administration officials to question them about migrant families who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border. "His denial to appear before the Committee in the coming weeks on the Family Separation Policy is unacceptable, and we are going to get him here at some point one way or another," Pallone said in a statement.

Related reads: "Waters to call Equifax to testify as new era of oversight begins," by Zachary Warmbrodt: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e2a346d007fa7ef91bf82836822db4dd97c6b0c2d8a45bfe969c3939b584e8e00e1635ee9f9682f5b0 and "Lanny Davis pushed Cohen to testify before Congress, GOP lawmakers say," via Andrew and Rachael: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e22905a266844a144e744f7b6ff8f1ea95d8e3e695271232a537b7d45df4b2eafda75a8e46e072572d

LIBERAL FIREBRANDS JOIN OVERSIGHT -- Cue the fireworks. Progressive flamethrowers, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), all won spots on the House Oversight and Reform Committee, report Andrew and Heather. That will put them at the forefront of Democratic efforts to conduct rigorous oversight of the Trump administration, and pit them against some of Trump's fiercest Republican attack dogs on Capitol Hill who also serve on the panel. More: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e2b429c30a01c73e4eba2b09a40440702db82e567f90da4286be26b52256f8edc2602660722ff4fadd 

Pressley's excited reaction to her committee assignment: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e2fa681059a78a09f5c5a9f477f560c5a2cc5ce13bc99e18ae7b7c1d5b4aeb03e5c33160337cc79f0e 

DEMS INTRO NEW GUN CONTROL BILL -- House Democrats are unveiling new legislation today to raise the minimum age to buy assault-style weapons from 18 to 21, the latest in an effort to combat gun violence since taking over the majority. But bill sponsors hope that raising the purchasing age, as opposed to proposing an outright ban on assault weapons, will pick off more Republican supporters and send a stronger signal to the NRA. Trump signaled support for the idea last year after the deadly high school shooting in Parkland, Fla. And so far, three Republicans support the bill: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Brian Mast of Florida and Peter King of New York. Heather and Sarah have
 more: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e2f5a7b843b8ada8b3abd79ab20a5d568f37e07ee0198ba28f4c7fbe65773592d0cfd9e55dc2180806 

UGLY DETAILS FROM JONI ERNST DIVORCE BATTLE -- In divorce court filings, Sen. Joni Ernst claims she was verbally, mentally and physically abused by her ex-husband Gail during their 26-year marriage. The Iowa Republican said in a newly unsealed affidavit that her husband resented her for being successful, saying she even turned down a shot at being Trump's vice president because of her husband. "He hated any successes I had and would belittle me and get angry any time I achieved a goal," Ernst said in the affidavit. More from Luke Nozicka and Linh Ta of the Des Moines Register: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e2893f5124c89c484b261fe8fb46938bb6307cb2eccd48e162c375f578518b8a457240081de4920a46 

KAMALA RAKES IN THE CASH -- Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) raised a whopping $1.5 million in the first 24 hours since she officially launched her bid for president -- an early sign of the excitement and enthusiasm surrounding her campaign. The massive fundraising haul came from 38,000 different donors, with an average online contribution of $37, according to her campaign. Why that's significant: "Small-dollar donations are an early litmus test in what is anticipated to be a crowded Democratic field," reports Christopher Cadelago. More here: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e2f2ba50c1571c458d529c5d1f219750f3393d861b150a16f3e7e1f1baa4ec740c2a737968b490a826 

Related 2020 reads: "As 2020 candidates staff up with diverse hires, Gillibrand campaign announces new, diverse staff hires," by Ali Rogin at ABC News: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e205f50318ac3580fd87aa23d0b8beff8a47204d1af44476626afda0bdb527784b7fc667277ab3318c and "Kamala Harris' hidden army," by Nolan McCaskill: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e2805a57fde6c171c01d5f76ffcd6a469f37bbc83e9a12b1f5a3013dc536b7c6e46034749947ab7bba 

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          TRANSITIONS         
Lee Gatts has joined the National Marine Manufacturers Association as a policy and engagement manager for the southeast region. Gatts previously worked in former Sen. Bob Corker's (R) office as a field director in Tennessee.

Chris Brose is joining the Carnegie Endowment as a senior fellow. He was previously a senior advisor to the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and former staff director of the Senate Armed Services Committee. 

Mike Goodman and Claire Burghoff are leaving the Hill to join Cornerstone Government Affairs. Goodman, who was previously chief of staff to Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.), will be a senior vice president. Burghoff, who was previously communications director for the House Budget Committee's Republican staff, will be a vice president.

Karas Gross is joining the FDA as a legislative director. Gross previously served as deputy staff director for the House Rules Committee.

Caroline Ehlich has started as a scheduler for Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-N.Y.). She previously was international government affairs assistant for Corteva, the agricultural division of DowDuPont.

Elliot Howard is now a professional staff member for the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. He previously was a legislative aide for Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-W.Va.) personal office.
          TODAY IN CONGRESS         
The House gavels in at 10 a.m., with first votes expected around 1:15 p.m. and last votes expected around 3:15 p.m. Today's agenda: http://go.politicoemail.com/?qs=ebafe762b47920e2746a4bbf9da7194b0086eb4556ccf2d438db625a38567f7e64b9dda4b84e593bced7537d9cc3972f The Senate meets at 11 a.m.
          AROUND THE HILL         
The House Democratic Caucus will hold a closed-door meeting at 9 a.m. in HC-5. 

The House GOP caucus will meet behind closed doors at 9 a.m. in HVC-215.

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Vice Chair Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) will hold a weekly press conference at 10:15 a.m. in HC-8.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and GOP leaders will hold a weekly press conference at 10:15 a.m. in HVC Studio A.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) will hold a pen and pad briefing with reporters at 11:00 a.m. in his Capitol office, H-107.

Rep. Darren Soto (D-Fla.) will hold a press conference on legislation to protect active military and veteran spouses from deportation at 2 p.m. on the House Triangle.

Reps. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) will hold a press conference to announce the creation of a PFAS Task Force at 2 p.m. in HVC Studio A.

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) will hold a pen and pad briefing with reporters at 3 p.m. in H-148.

          TRIVIA         
TUESDAY'S WINNER -- Theodore Furchtgott was the first to correctly guess that James Polk was the only person to serve as Speaker of the House, Chair of the Ways and Means Committee and President of the United States.

TODAY'S QUESTION -- From Theodore: Earlier this week, former California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced her bid for president. How many current U.S. Senators previously served as a state attorney general? The first person to correctly guess gets a mention in the next edition of Huddle. Send your best guess my way: [email-masked].

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