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The Hill's 12:30 Report: Mexican officials meeting Pence to avoid tariffs | Trump joins queen to mark D-Day anniversary | Trump hits Biden, media in tweets | Dems suffer setback in court fight with Trump | Trump camp wants DNC sanctioned over lawsuit | Democratic barbs fly as first debate nears | Smithsonian dinosaur puppet hits DC streets

ACROSS THE POND

This morning — oh to be a fly on Trump’s lapel:

President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE commemorated the upcoming 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion with a ceremony in Portsmouth, England. http://bit.ly/31cFpNG

World leaders who joined the ceremony: "The Queen and the Prince of Wales attended the commemorations on Southsea Common, along with representatives from the countries that fought alongside the UK in the Battle of Normandy including French President Emmanuel Macron Emmanuel Jean-Michel MacronNavalny released from hospital after suspected poisoning US-China tensions shadow United Nations meeting The US is missing an opportunity in Lebanon MORE ... and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Justin Pierre James TrudeauCanada says former ambassador to US violated conflict-of-interest law No new Canadian COVID-19 deaths reported for first time since mid-March Trudeau announces millions for first 'Black Entrepreneurship Program' MORE. Also attending were German Chancellor Angela Merkel, as well as leaders from Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Poland and Slovakia.” https://bbc.in/2JZtRId

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Trump read part of a prayer that then-President Franklin Roosevelt delivered on the eve of the invasion: “This day, we set upon a mighty endeavor," Trump said, reading from Roosevelt's remarks. "A struggle to preserve our republic, our religion and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity. They will need thy blessings, for the enemy is strong. He may hurl back our forces, but we shall return again and again." Video of Trump’s remarks: http://bit.ly/2QOnB6G

THIS IS PRETTY INTERESTING TO THINK ABOUT:

CBS’s Kathryn Watson pointed out, “Queen Elizabeth was 18 on D-Day. Remarkable to think how much history she's witnessed.” http://bit.ly/317z3zn

A cool photo from the trip:

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What Trump was tweeting about before the ceremony:

President Trump mocked former Vice President Joe Biden Joe BidenBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Democratic groups using Bloomberg money to launch M in Spanish language ads in Florida Harris faces pivotal moment with Supreme Court battle MORE’s climate plan and complained about his press coverage and Democrats. http://bit.ly/2K0TJDA

FOR EXAMPLE:

On Biden: “Plagiarism charge against Sleepy Joe Biden on his ridiculous Climate Change Plan is a big problem, but the Corrupt Media will save him. His other problem is that he is drawing flies, not people, to his Rallies. Nobody is showing up, I mean nobody. You can’t win without people!”

On the media: “If the totally Corrupt Media was less corrupt, I would be up by 15 points in the polls based on our tremendous success with the economy, maybe Best Ever! If the Corrupt Media was actually fair, I would be up by 25 points. Nevertheless, despite the Fake News, we’re doing great!”

On Democrats: “House Democrats, fresh off a Republican victory against them (in Federal Court) on the Wall, keep asking people to come and testify regarding the No Collusion Witch Hunt. They are very unhappy with the Mueller Report, especially with his corrective letter, & now want a Do Over!”

WHAT TRUMP WAS REFERRING TO — WHY MONDAY WAS A SETBACK FOR DEMOCRATS:

“A federal judge ruled that they don’t have the authority to sue the president over his diversion of military funds to build a border wall. Judge Trevor McFadden — a Trump appointee — wrote that the ‘lawsuit is not a last resort for the House,’ pointing to ‘several political arrows in its quiver to counter perceived threats to its sphere of power.’” http://bit.ly/2KqsKkk

HAPPENING TODAY

Avocado toast was good while it lasted... :/

Vice President Pence is meeting with Mexican officials in a last-ditch effort to avert the tariffs that take effect on June 10. http://bit.ly/2WjCFu9

Chances the tariffs will be averted: Well, Trump said during a press conference in London that “it’s more likely that the tariffs go on,” so there are not high hopes for today’s meetings.

Back story: “Frustrated by increasing levels of illegal migration, an issue he pledged to address during the 2016 campaign, Trump suddenly announced last week he would slap a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican goods beginning on Monday, which could rise to 25 percent by October unless Mexico cracks down.”

What Mexico is expected to say: “Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard is expected to argue that his country has already taken steps to detain more migrants as well as other steps designed to prevent them from crossing into the U.S.”

Op-ed: http://bit.ly/2KoFN5U

OTHER NEWS THIS MORNING

You heard that, Iran?:

During an interview on “Good Morning Britain,” President Trump told co-host Piers Morgan that there’s a chance the U.S. takes military action against Iran. http://bit.ly/2Wokclb

In Trump’s words: “There is always a chance. Do I want to? No, I’d rather not. But there’s always a chance ... I’d much rather talk.” Watch the back and forth: http://bit.ly/2QLZe9T

Sanctions, plz!:

The Trump campaign just requested that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) be sanctioned by a federal court over its lawsuit alleging that his campaign conspired with Russia in the 2016 presidential election. http://bit.ly/2QNrnxf

From the court filing: “In an over-400-page Report, the Special Counsel not only explains that his investigation ‘did not establish’ any such conspiracy or coordination, but debunks any such conclusion by walking through the vast body of evidence that his Office collected and establishing that none of this evidence showed that the Campaign formed any sort of agreement with Russia.”

Read the court filing: http://bit.ly/2HVTnfo

IN CONGRESS

The impeachment crowd isn’t compromising:

Via The Hill’s Mike Lillis, Scott Wong and Cristina Marcos, “Democratic leaders hoping to mollify restive liberals through aggressive oversight of the Trump administration are facing early warning signs from the pro-impeachment crowd that it’s simply not enough.” http://bit.ly/2QQwVHh

Speaker Pelosi’s attempt at a compromise: “Speaker Nancy Pelosi Nancy PelosiHoyer: House should vote on COVID-19 aid — with or without a bipartisan deal Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at Supreme Court McCarthy threatens motion to oust Pelosi if she moves forward with impeachment MORE (D-Calif.) has signed off on a strategy for the House to hold Attorney General William Barr Bill BarrHarris faces pivotal moment with Supreme Court battle Hillicon Valley: DOJ proposes tech liability shield reform to Congress | Treasury sanctions individuals, groups tied to Russian malign influence activities | House Republican introduces bill to set standards for self-driving cars McCarthy threatens motion to oust Pelosi if she moves forward with impeachment MORE and others in contempt of Congress. And House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler Jerrold (Jerry) Lewis NadlerDemocrats shoot down talk of expanding Supreme Court Schumer: 'Nothing is off the table' if GOP moves forward with Ginsburg replacement Top Democrats call for DOJ watchdog to probe Barr over possible 2020 election influence MORE (D-N.Y.) will hold a series of hearings this month to examine the Mueller report.”

Eh, but: “But while impeachment supporters are cheering those steps, they are also wary of taking their eyes off of what they see as the ultimate goal: ousting a president whom they deem unfit to be in office.”

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Three weeks from today — candidates are feeling the pressure:

Via The Hill’s Amie Parnes, the Democratic presidential field is getting uglier with the first debate in just three weeks. http://bit.ly/2WhPPrI

One example: “Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Kirsten GillibrandSunday shows preview: Justice Ginsburg dies, sparking partisan battle over vacancy before election Suburban moms are going to decide the 2020 election Jon Stewart urges Congress to help veterans exposed to burn pits MORE (N.Y.) and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg Pete ButtigiegThe Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - GOP closes ranks to fill SCOTUS vacancy by November Buttigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Hillicon Valley: FBI, DHS warn that foreign hackers will likely spread disinformation around election results | Social media platforms put muscle into National Voter Registration Day | Trump to meet with Republican state officials on tech liability shield MORE took aim at one another over former Sen. Al Franken Alan (Al) Stuart FrankenGOP Senate candidate says Trump, Republicans will surprise in Minnesota Peterson faces fight of his career in deep-red Minnesota district Getting tight — the psychology of cancel culture MORE’s (D-Minn.) resignation, with Buttigieg implicitly criticizing Gillibrand by saying he wouldn’t have pressured Franken to resign over sexual misconduct allegations based on what was known at the time.”

Another example: “Sens. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersOutrage erupts over Breonna Taylor grand jury ruling Dimon: Wealth tax 'almost impossible to do' Grand jury charges no officers in Breonna Taylor death MORE (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth WarrenDimon: Wealth tax 'almost impossible to do' CNN's Don Lemon: 'Blow up the entire system' remark taken out of context Democrats shoot down talk of expanding Supreme Court MORE (D-Mass.) have taken swipes at former Vice President Joe Biden over his willingness to attend high-dollar fundraisers with Wall Street supporters. Warren also took a shot at Biden over his willingness to work with Republicans.”

NOTABLE TWEETS

This would terrify me:

A T. rex was spotted walking in Washington, DC pic.twitter.com/uHgRNOCrxJ — BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) June 4, 2019

Watch: http://bit.ly/2Z28FVE

Back story: The Smithsonian’s National Zoo owns the giant dinosaur puppet. It looks pretty realistic.

ON TAP

The House and Senate are in.

9:05 a.m. EDT: President Trump attend a D-Day commemoration luncheon in Portsmouth, England.

10–10:30 a.m. EDT: First and last votes in the House. The House’s full schedule today: http://bit.ly/2wClrxV

11 a.m. EDT: The Senate had roll call votes. The Senate’s full schedule today: http://bit.ly/2MqdRkv

11:50 a.m. EDT: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive in Shannon, Ireland.

12:15 p.m. EDT: President Trump meets with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar.

1:35 p.m. EDT: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive in Doonbeg, Ireland.

WHAT TO WATCH

This morning: A House committee held a hearing on how to improve "constituent engagement." Livestream: https://cs.pn/2wDk029

This evening: “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is hosting a special from Normandy, France.

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...

Today is National Ketchup Day.

It’s a dark (but interesting) day for television:

— Hulu has started airing Season 3 of “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

— Netflix released Season 5 of “Black Mirror.” https://cnn.it/2WdaBsB

And because this video made me smile, here’s a baby having a full adult conversation with his dad: http://bit.ly/2WpvBBs