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The Hill's 12:30 Report — Presented by Kidney Care Partners — Trump not 'happy' with border deal | Doesn't say if he will sign or veto | Trump tells rally 'we're building the wall anyway' | Man shoves BBC cameraman at rally | Storm keeps lawmakers from Dingell funeral | El Chapo convicted | Mark Kelly running for Arizona Senate | IRS trying to recover from last shutdown | Olive Garden's bread bouquet

T MINUS 4 DAYS UNTIL ANOTHER GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

*Cue everyone subtly turning their heads to see how Trump would react*:

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 slammed the bipartisan deal. Trump just told reporters: “I can’t say I’m happy. I can’t say I’m thrilled.” SooOoo, would he veto the deal?: He would not say. http://bit.ly/2GFxJfi

EARLIER THIS MORNING... THE WHITE HOUSE WAS ALSO IN THE DARK: White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said this morning that he isn't sure whether President Trump would sign the deal. http://bit.ly/2TM90t9

LAST NIGHT: President Trump told the crowd at his campaign rally that he would build the wall regardless of whether Congress agrees to it. http://bit.ly/2SuPl4A

In Trump's words: "Just so you know, we're building the wall anyway."

Back story — negotiators now accepting any and all congratulations:

Last night, lawmakers reached an agreement "in principle" to avoid another partial government shutdown. http://bit.ly/2WZU7ps

'Well that was easy!': This agreement came after the core negotiators met three times (!) last night.

What's the deal?: "A congressional source told The Hill that the bill will include $1.375 billion for physical barriers, the same amount included in the 2018 fiscal year bill. The tentative agreement, according to the source, also specifically prohibits the use of a concrete wall. But senior congressional aides separately noted that it will fund approximately 55 new miles of barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley sector."

^ Keep in mind: Trump has demanded $5.7 billion in border wall funding, and this deal may not increase the 2018 funding. I.e.: That would be a win for Democrats.

What about the cap on ICE beds?: Lawmakers refused to discuss the outcome of that debate. Back story: Over the weekend, Democrats demanded that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reduces the number of detention beds.

It isn't a given that both parties will vote for the deal: "Progressive Democrats may not want to cast votes to fund any measure of physical barriers, while conservative Republicans could balk at any potential limits on ICE or details they see as too soft on border security."

TIDBIT -- WHY LAWMAKERS WANT A DEAL THIS WEEK: Via Defense News's Joe Gould, "The U.S. is set to send its largest congressional delegation yet to the 2019 Munich Security Conference, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence Michael (Mike) Richard PenceButtigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Trump argues full Supreme Court needed to settle potential election disputes Pence adviser knocks ex-staffer who criticized Trump on COVID-19 MORE, but it could all fall apart if talks to avert a government shutdown fail." http://bit.ly/2Sr1s2H

THE IRS IS DEALING WITH ISSUES FROM THE LAST SHUTDOWN: Via The Hill's Naomi Jagoda, "The IRS faces a number of challenges as a result of the recent 35-day government shutdown, including a backlog of correspondences and a decline in the level of service on its telephone lines, the agency's in-house watchdog said in a report released Tuesday." http://bit.ly/2UWq7Jg

It's a dreary Tuesday. I'm Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what's coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@thehill.com -- and follow along on Twitter @CateMartel and Facebook .

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TRUMP'S FIRST CAMPAIGN RALLY OF 2019

Ugh, this is getting dangerous:

"A man wearing a Make America Great Again hat barreled into the press pit at Trump's rally in El Paso, Texas, Monday night and started shoving reporters, knocking over their equipment, and yelled 'F--- the media,' minutes after the president had lashed out at journalists." Details: http://bit.ly/2Go1W34

Video of the outburst -- yikes: http://bit.ly/2E5LQJ0

A BBC CAMERMAN WAS VIOLENTLY SHOVED BY A MAN IN A MAGA HAT: A man wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat shoved and swore at BBC's Ron Skeans before he was pulled away. From Skeans: It was a "very hard shove" from his blindside. How President Trump reacted: Trump saw the attack and gave Skeans a thumbs up to confirm he was OK. Watch the incident: https://bbc.in/2SQHmOM

OK, but how cute would a puppy be?:

During President Trump's rally last night, he explained why he doesn't have a dog in the White House. http://bit.ly/2RXnBk2

In Trump's words: "I wouldn't mind having one, honestly, but I don't have the time. How would I look walking a dog on the White House lawn? Feels a little phony, phony to me." I appreciate this honesty.

Meanwhile, about a football field away from Trump's rally:

Potential 2020 contender and 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) held a competing rally right near the venue for President Trump's campaign event. https://cnn.it/2TFUjYG

OTHER NEWS THIS MORNING

Members of Congress couldn't make it to John Dingell John DingellRaces heat up for House leadership posts Democrats flubbed opportunity to capitalize on postal delays COVID-19 bill limiting liability would strike the wrong balance MORE's funeral:

Via The Detroit News's Melissa Nann Burke, "Two military planes transporting members of Congress to the funeral of former U.S. Rep. John Dingell were unable to land in Michigan due to bad weather and had to turn back, according to two Democratic House aides." The bad weather: Freezing rain and mist. Where the military planes went: Back to Joint Base Andrews outside of Washington, D.C. http://bit.ly/2N2UcnA

They needed the temp to rise ONE DEGREE -- from Rep. Billy Long William (Billy) H. LongMissouri Rep. Billy Long wins GOP primary The Hill's Coronavirus Report: GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani says DC policymakers need to do more to support ventures and 'solo-preneurs'; Federal unemployment benefits expire as coronavirus deal-making deadlocks Lawmaker says he urged Pelosi to auction ripped up speech for charity MORE (R-Mo.): "We held an impromptu service at 30,000 feet for @JohnDingell lead by @repjohnlewis @SpeakerPelosi and @RepFredUpton After a delayed start we took off for #Detroit & circled there for an hour waiting for the temperature to rise one degree. It didn't and we're back at @Andrews_JBA" http://bit.ly/2DxO1Ub

BREAKING — El Chapo was just convicted:

"The Mexican crime lord known as El Chapo was convicted on Tuesday after a three-month drug trial in New York that exposed the inner workings of his sprawling cartel, which over decades shipped tons of drugs into the United States and plagued Mexico with relentless bloodshed and corruption." Details: https://nyti.ms/2I6LzJO

To Washington and beyond!:

Via The Hill's Reid Wilson, retired astronaut Mark Kelly announced he is running for Senate in Arizona. http://bit.ly/2E5d6qR

Keep in mind: Kelly's wife, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D), survived an assassination attempt in a 2011 mass shooting that killed six people.

About the Senate seat: "Kelly will face another former aviator, Sen. Martha McSally Martha Elizabeth McSallyTumultuous court battle upends fight for Senate Grassley, Ernst pledge to 'evaluate' Trump's Supreme Court nominee The Hill's Campaign Report: Biden goes on offense MORE (R), who held the same seat in Congress that Giffords once held. McSally was appointed to fill the remainder of 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's (R) term after McCain's first replacement, Jon Kyl, stepped down at the end of last year. McSally had run for an open Senate seat last year, losing narrowly to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D)."

Watch his campaign announcement: http://bit.ly/2UOVTrs

NOTABLE TWEETS

Yeah what? This definitely doesn't help:

Honestly, this doesn't help with the pronunciation thing at all https://t.co/vwoDXkBhKH pic.twitter.com/z5zMQisHzD — ryan teague beckwith (@ryanbeckwith) February 11, 2019



If you click on one thing today -- I watched this entire video with my jaw dropped:

I know nothing about this but if this isn’t a world record time I wanna know what is pic.twitter.com/bSKp1BasR5 — Jamie Bartlett (@JamieJBartlett) February 10, 2019

Watch: http://bit.ly/2tjn9Tl

And once you've watched this video, go back and rewatch the last 15 seconds: "The trainer pushing Gabby away at the end is [perfect]. 'Don't get cocky'." Hahahahaha omg: http://bit.ly/2GmIBiy

ON TAP

The Senate is in. The House has a pro forma session today with no votes expected. President Trump and Vice President Pence are both in Washington, D.C.

11:30 a.m. EST: President Trump holds a Cabinet meeting.

2:15 p.m. EST: President Trump meets with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) in the Oval Office.

4:30 p.m. EST: The Senate votes.

6:30 p.m. EST: Vice President Pence and second lady Karen Pence Karen Sue PenceThe Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Biden, Pence elbow bump at NYC Sept. 11 ceremony The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind - Trump seeks to flip 'Rage' narrative; Dems block COVID-19 bill Pentagon, Trump, Biden to mark 9/11 anniversary MORE host a 210th birthday celebration of former President Abraham Lincoln.

8:30 p.m. EST: Vice President Pence and second lady Karen Pence leave for Warsaw, Poland.

1:30 p.m. EST Wednesday: "Tomorrow's sealed hearing in Paul Manafort Paul John ManafortOur Constitution is under attack by Attorney General William Barr Bannon trial date set in alleged border wall scam Conspicuous by their absence from the Republican Convention MORE's DC case has been pushed back from 9:30am to 1:30pm. The judge is set to announce her findings about whether Manafort intentionally lied to investigators, per the unsealed transcript from the last sealed hearing." (Via BuzzFeed's Zoe Tillman) http://bit.ly/2GohVOC

Monday: Presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar Amy KlobucharSocial media platforms put muscle into National Voter Registration Day Battle lines drawn on precedent in Supreme Court fight Sunday shows - Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death dominates MORE (D-Minn.) will stop by Saint Anselm College during her first New Hampshire trip since announcing her bid. http://bit.ly/2RZO3t2

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WHAT TO WATCH

Tonight: CNN is holding a town hall with former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz. Details: https://cnn.it/2tpKtPn

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...:

Today is National Plum Pudding Day.

Brave, Olive Garden:

Olive Garden is promoting breadstick bouquets for Valentine's Day this year. Photo and details: http://bit.ly/2SFUVjV