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The Hill's 12:30 Report: Trump feuds heat up | Trump calls George Conway 'husband from hell' | Conway fires back: 'You. Are. Nuts.' | GOP senator calls out Trump over McCain attacks | Schumer pushes for renaming Senate office building for McCain | Biden walks fine line on courting the left | Beto touts early donations | Rubio bill would cap Supreme Court at 9 justices | Trump heads to Ohio | First day of spring | March Madness bracket tips

IN THE WHITE HOUSE

Dun, dun, dun, it's just another day!:

How I imagine Kellyanne Conway Kellyanne Elizabeth ConwaySpecial counsel investigating DeVos for potential Hatch Act violation: report George and Kellyanne Conway honor Ginsburg Trump carries on with rally, unaware of Ginsburg's death MORE behind the scenes: 'I literally can't.'

This morning, President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE further escalated the public feud with White House counselor Kellyanne Conway's husband, George Conway. http://bit.ly/2HIgla8

The $$ line: Trump called George Conway "a stone cold LOSER & husband from hell!"

Trump's full tweet: "George Conway, often referred to as Mr. Kellyanne Conway by those who know him, is VERY jealous of his wife's success & angry that I, with her help, didn't give him the job he so desperately wanted. I barely know him but just take a look, a stone cold LOSER & husband from hell!" http://bit.ly/2UNbbgO

REACTION FROM GEORGE CONWAY -- IT ONLY TOOK 20 MINUTES: Conway responded, "You seem determined to prove my point. Good for you! #NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder." http://bit.ly/2FqGvg1

Conway later added: "You. Are. Nuts." http://bit.ly/2TMhCnM

KEEP IN MIND: George Conway's criticism of President Trump has been public since Trump took office, but the feud became extremely heated in recent weeks, with Conway openly questioning at the president's mental health.

WHO IS GEORGE CONWAY?: Here's what to know about George Conway, the husband of one of President Trump's most trusted advisers: https://wapo.st/2FgbBFR

INTERESTING READ -- KELLYANNE'S STILL THERE: Via CNN's Dana Bash and Bridget Nolan, here's how White House counselor Kellyanne Conway "became the ultimate Trump White House survivor." https://cnn.it/2FqJzJ3

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Today in speaking ill of the dead:

President Trump caused quite the stir yesterday when he criticized the late Sen. John McCain John Sidney McCainCindy McCain endorses Biden: He's only candidate 'who stands up for our values' Biden says Cindy McCain will endorse him Biden's six best bets in 2016 Trump states MORE (R-Ariz.). http://bit.ly/2Jr01gn

The reason: "I'm very unhappy that he didn't repeal and replace ObamaCare, as you know," Trump said, referring to McCain's surprise "no" vote that effectively killed the Republican effort to repeal ObamaCare. "He campaigned on repealing and replacing ObamaCare for years and then he got to a vote and he said 'thumbs down,'" Trump added. "I think that's disgraceful, plus there are other things."

Then Trump made it a little more personal: "I was never a fan of John McCain, and I never will be."

Watch -- Trump's comments in his own voice: http://bit.ly/2Jr01gn

REACTIONS:

From Republican Sen. Mitt Romney Willard (Mitt) Mitt RomneySenate GOP aims to confirm Trump court pick by Oct. 29: report The Hill's Campaign Report: GOP set to ask SCOTUS to limit mail-in voting Senate GOP sees early Supreme Court vote as political booster shot MORE (Utah): Romney tweeted, "I can't understand why the President would, once again, disparage a man as exemplary as my friend John McCain: heroic, courageous, patriotic, honorable, self-effacing, self-sacrificing, empathetic, and driven by duty to family, country, and God." http://bit.ly/2FoOzOh

From Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson Johnny IsaksonLoeffler paints herself as 'more conservative than Attila the Hun' in new campaign ad Georgia GOP Senate candidates cite abortion in pushing Ginsburg replacement Loeffler: Trump 'has every right' to fill Ginsburg vacancy before election MORE (Ga.): Isakson told The Bulwark: "When the president is saying that he doesn't respect John McCain and he's never going to respect John McCain and all these kids are out there listening to the president of the United States talk that way about the most decorated senator in history who is dead it just sets the worst tone possible." http://bit.ly/2FeiVBQ

^Some context to Isakson's reaction: Time's Ryan Teague Beckwith pointed out, "Isakson was a good choice to stand up for McCain, because Trump doesn't have a go-to criticism to throw back at him." http://bit.ly/2WbHqq4

From some Trump supporters: NBC's Micah Grimes tweeted, "Have asked some Trump supporters what they think of the president's continued disparaging of a deceased McCain. Responses in general paraphrase: 'He's rude. So what? I didn't vote for a Sunday school teacher. He gets stuff that I like done.'" http://bit.ly/2FrOwAj

Late this morning — put it on a building:

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck SchumerSenate Democrats introduce legislation to probe politicization of pandemic response Schumer interrupted during live briefing by heckler: 'Stop lying to the people' Jacobin editor: Primarying Schumer would force him to fight Trump's SCOTUS nominee MORE (D-N.Y.) tweeted that he looks forward to introducing a resolution to rename the Russell Senate Office building after the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) http://bit.ly/2FeJWFi

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Joe Biden Joe BidenOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate Trump attacks Omar for criticizing US: 'How did you do where you came from?' MORE is weaving his way through a crowded game of Mario Kart:

Via The Hill's Scott Wong and Amie Parnes, former Vice President Joe Biden has to navigate tricky landmines of progressive policy issues when he officially enters the race. http://bit.ly/2UNv0oi

How so: Biden has made the case that he could beat President Trump in 2020 by running in the center. But he has a long slog ahead to get the nomination in a field of progressives.

How this could play out: http://bit.ly/2UNv0oi

Beto Bucks revealed:

This morning, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke Beto O'RourkeJimmy Carter says his son smoked pot with Willie Nelson on White House roof O'Rourke endorses Kennedy for Senate: 'A champion for the values we're most proud of' 2020 Democrats do convention Zoom call MORE (D-Texas) told reporters that his presidential campaign received donations from 128,000 donors with an average contribution of $47. http://bit.ly/2Fg6RQw

FOR CONTEXT: Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersButtigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Bernie Sanders warns of 'nightmare scenario' if Trump refuses election results Harris joins women's voter mobilization event also featuring Pelosi, Gloria Steinem, Jane Fonda MORE (I-Vt.) said he received donations from 223,000 donors with an average contribution of $27. https://cnb.cx/2WdYgos

IN CONGRESS

I can't hear anything over the sound of Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellPelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Senate GOP aims to confirm Trump court pick by Oct. 29: report Trump argues full Supreme Court needed to settle potential election disputes MORE revving it at the red light:

Via The Hill's Jordain Carney, "Senate Republicans are set to hit the gas on confirming hundreds of President Trump's nominees by muscling through a rules change that would dramatically cut down on the amount of time required to confirm district court and executive nominations." http://bit.ly/2FaIP9q

Timing: "Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who supports the change, hasn't tipped his hand on when the proposal will come to the Senate floor. But members of his leadership team say it will be taken up after lawmakers return to Washington next week."

'Not if I have any say in it!':

In a Fox News op-ed, Sen. Marco Rubio Marco Antonio RubioOvernight Defense: Pentagon redirects pandemic funding to defense contractors | US planning for full Afghanistan withdrawal by May | Anti-Trump GOP group puts ads in military papers Democrats step up hardball tactics as Supreme Court fight heats up Press: Notorious RBG vs Notorious GOP MORE (R-Fla.) said he will introduce a constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices. https://fxn.ws/2Cwlkao

Excerpt: "There is nothing magical about the number nine. It is not inherently right just because the number of seats on the Supreme Court remains unchanged since 1869. But there is something inherently good and important about preventing the further destabilization of essential institutions."

Read his full op-ed: https://fxn.ws/2Cwlkao

IN OTHER NEWS

The story writes itself:

"An Italian politician known for his vocal opposition to a new law mandating that school-aged children be immunized against several diseases, including chickenpox, has come down with the chickenpox." The full story: http://bit.ly/2uhud30

NOTABLE TWEETS

Trending tweet -- ah hahaha the more I look at this tweet, the better it gets:

this is every journalist headshot pic.twitter.com/4SxZTgpn1k — Ruchira Sharma (@RuchoSharma) March 19, 2019

The replies are incredible -- read a few: http://bit.ly/2UNdznx

I just feel like the public bus isn't your best getaway vehicle -- but hey, I'm inexperienced at stealing ATMs:

Everybody want to be rich but don’t nobody want to help you get it lol pic.twitter.com/r1dGCto3oP — Darius DK from IG (@Darius_DK) March 19, 2019

Watch: http://bit.ly/2ULZmHu

ON TAP

The House and Senate are out.

11:30 a.m. EDT: President Trump received an intelligence briefing.

11:30 a.m. EDT: Vice President Pence speaks at the American Petroleum Institute's board of directors meeting at the Newseum.

12:10 p.m. EDT: President Trump left the White House and is heading to Lima, Ohio.

2 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence holds a roundtable to discuss pediatric cancer.

2:30 p.m. EDT: President Trump tours the Lima Army Tank Plant.

6 p.m. EDT: President Trump holds a roundtable with supporters in Canton, Ohio.

6:30 p.m. EDT: President Trump speaks at a joint fundraising committee reception in Canton.

9 p.m. EDT: President Trump gets back to the White House.

WHAT TO WATCH

2:30 p.m. EDT: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell holds a news conference after the Federal Reserve board meeting. Livestream: https://cs.pn/2TmzW1C

2:50 p.m. EDT: President Trump delivers remarks at the Lima Army Tank Plant in Ohio. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2FeLsau

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...

Today is National Ravioli Day.

We will take all the advice we can get:

Via The Washington Post, here's are tips to making a March Madness bracket: https://wapo.st/2TjVpsj

Coming to Metro Center:

Via PoPville, a Wawa will open in the Metro Center neighborhood of Washington, D.C. What we know: http://bit.ly/2TT9Qsx