ABCNEWS - WATCH: Todd Blanche moves closer to Senate confirmation
ABC News' Katherine Faulders breaks down the deal that won over GOP holdouts and what comes next for Todd Blanche's confirmation.
ABCNEWS - Pirro meets with Trump at White House amid questions about her future
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro met with President Trump at the White House Monday afternoon amid questions about her future, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
NYTIMES (Whet Moser) - Wildfires Force 60,000 Evacuations in Spokane
Plus, two deaths are linked to cyclosporiasis. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - "People are pissed": House Democrats mull whether to push Max Miller expulsion
House Democrats are privately mulling whether to force a vote to expel Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) from Congress over domestic abuse allegations, which he denies. Why it matters: While it is rare for a House member to be forcibly ousted, the mere threat of expulsion has been enough to precipitate multiple resignations this year. - One House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to offer candid insights into behind-the-scenes discussions, said they are "sure there will be" conversations this week about whether to take action. - "We have a Democratic Women's Caucus call ... but there's a little chatter, and people are pissed," the lawmaker said. Driving the news: Miller said in a video posted to social media Sunday that he will…
House Democrats are privately mulling whether to force a vote to expel Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) from Congress over domestic abuse allegations, which he denies. Why it matters: While it is rare for a House member to be forcibly ousted, the mere threat of expulsion has been enough to precipitate multiple resignations this year. - One House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to offer candid insights into behind-the-scenes discussions, said they are "sure there will be" conversations this week about whether to take action. - "We have a Democratic Women's Caucus call ... but there's a little chatter, and people are pissed," the lawmaker said. Driving the news: Miller said in a video posted to social media Sunday that he will…Open
NYTIMES (Stacy Cowley) - Education Dept. to Wipe Out Student Loans of 170,000 More Defrauded Borrowers
The sprawling case, centered on students defrauded by for-profit schools, has now become the largest class-action settlement in American history.
NYTIMES (Robert Draper) - House Ethics Panel Finds Rep. Chuck Edwards Likely Violated Sexual Harassment Rules
The Ethics Committee called for the censure of Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, who showered two female staffers with lavish gifts and affection.
NYTIMES (Evan Gorelick) - In Michigan’s 7th District’s Democratic Primary, a Centrist Split Boosts Progressive Hopes
Unable to unite behind a single candidate in Michigan’s Seventh District, moderate Democrats worry that they’ve complicated their chances in a key November battleground.
NPR (Barbara Sprunt) - House Ethics panel recommends censure for Chuck Edwards after harassment allegations
After a months-long investigation, the ethics committee recommended censure for Edwards because of "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers."
After a months-long investigation, the ethics committee recommended censure for Edwards because of "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers."Open
NPR (Kristofor Husted) - Two people in Michigan have died after becoming ill with cyclosporiasis
They are the first reported deaths linked to a massive outbreak of the intestinal illness that began in May.
They are the first reported deaths linked to a massive outbreak of the intestinal illness that began in May.Open
NPR (Rachel Treisman) - Ripple effects: After Hearn, three others have their Reflecting Pool charges dropped
Prosecutors dropped their case against David Hearn on Friday, blaming Reflecting Pool damage on a "botched installation" rather than vandalism. That has implications for other people who were charged.
Prosecutors dropped their case against David Hearn on Friday, blaming Reflecting Pool damage on a "botched installation" rather than vandalism. That has implications for other people who were charged.Open