It’s Monday. Welcome back, party people! How was your Star Wars/Cinco de Mayo weekend? Here’s what’s kicking off our week:
Former President Trump violated his gag order for the 10th time. The judge warned him that more violations could land him in jail.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) are meeting one-on-one today. Greene may force his ouster vote after that.
Netflix aired a three-hour live roast of Tom Brady last night. Parts of it were very funny and other parts were uncomfy. Keep reading for highlights.
I’m CateMartel with a quick recap of the morning and what’s coming up. Send tips, commentary, feedback and cookie recipes to cmartel@digital-release.thehill.com. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? Sign up here.
🗽 In Manhattan
All I can picture is Joe Pesci showing up in a tuxedo and mumbling under his breath:
The judge in former President Trump’s hush money trial determined this morning that he violated his gag order for the 10th time, ordering Trump to pay a $1,000 fine for attacking jurors.
Judge Juan Merchan warned Trump that any additional violations could lead to jail time.
Why this was kind of a win for Trump: Prosecutors accused Trump of violating the gag order four more times. The judge ruled that he violated it once but dismissed the other three examples.
CBS News’s Robert Costa posted a photo of the “strange, slightly unsettling scene today outside Manhattan criminal court.” 📸Zoom in on this photo
🥊In Congress
Following the roast of Tom Brady, maybe MTG will push for a Mike Johnson roast:
Just swap out Kevin Hart for Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Kia Forum for the House floor.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) feud with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will come to a head this week when she is set to force a vote to oust him. The stunt is sure to make headlines, but it is almost certain to fail.
What’s happening today?: Fox News’s Aishah Hasnie reports that Greene could force the vote this evening. But first: Johnson and Greene are meeting one-on-one this afternoon.
How the vote is expected to go: Only two House Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) — are backing Greene’s effort. Many conservative Republicans say they oppose the effort. Plus, House Democratic leaders have said they will vote to bail out Johnson.
What’s their beef with Johnson?: The trio of House Republicans are angry with Johnson’s track record of cutting deals with Democrats. “‘Cause baby, now we got bad blood.”
➤ WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING ON CAPITOL HILL THIS WEEK?:
FAA: The Senate is working on a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The deadline is Friday, but a short-term extension may be necessary depending on how this week’s negotiations go. Senators have been trying to add a lot of unrelated priorities to the bill, which has slowed down the process.
Biden visits the Capitol: President Biden will be on Capitol Hill on Tuesday for a Holocaust remembrance event. Biden and Johnson are expected to speak.
Should the census ask people about their citizenship status?: The House is voting this week to decide that.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) described in her upcoming book that she killed her family’s 14-month-old dog, Cricket, about 20 years ago. She has received *a lot* of criticism for this.
Well, in a Sunday interview with CBS’s “Face the Nation,” she took this one step further, suggesting that President Biden’s dog Commander should also have been shot. (The Hill)
➤ THIS COULD HURT NOEM’S CHANCES OF BEING TRUMP’S VP:
Noem has been floated as a potential vice-presidential running mate for Trump. But The Hill’s Alexander Boltonreports that Republican senators think hurt her chances due to the puppy saga.
🍊 Celebrate: Today is National Crepe Suzette Day. Sure, why not?
🎤 If you don’t understand my Tom Brady reference above: Netflix aired a three-hour live roast of Tom Brady. I’ve only watched half of it so far, but it was incredible, and I can’t wait to watch the rest tonight. Some highlights:
One joke went a little too far for Brady: He walked on stage and told comedian Jeff Ross, “Don’t say that s*** again.” It was a bit awkward. 📹Watch the clip
Comedian Nikki Glaser absolutely killed it: She told one joke that was so funny, KevinHart stood up and cheered. 📹 Watch