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The Hill's 12:30 Report — Presented by Kidney Care Partners — Latest as funding talks stall | New deadlock over detention center beds | Trump heads to El Paso for first campaign rally of the year | Declares he is the hardest-working president ever | What you missed at the Grammys | Russian town invaded by polar bears

THIS MORNING

What is my weakness, you ask? I work too hard:

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 repeated his declaration that he is one of the hardest-working presidents in U.S. history. http://bit.ly/2Ifr8dY

He tweeted: "No president ever worked harder than me (cleaning up the mess I inherited)!" http://bit.ly/2UUonjI

How this came up: Trump defended his extensive use of unscheduled "Executive Time" as president. Yesterday, Trump tweeted, "The fact is, when I took over as President, our Country was a mess. Depleted Military, Endless Wars, a potential War with North Korea, V.A., High Taxes & too many Regulations, Border, Immigration & HealthCare problems, & much more. I had no choice but to work very long hours!" http://bit.ly/2I1EYQO

It's Monday -- welcome back! 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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T MINUS 5 DAYS UNTIL ANOTHER GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

^ Well realistically, four more days of negotiations: The House canceled votes for Tuesday so lawmakers can attend the funeral of former Rep. 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 (D-Mich.).

'This is the debate that never ends. It just goes on and on my friends':

Interesting throwback, but be aware you won't get it out of your head

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With five days left of government funding before another partial shutdown, not much has really progressed since the last deadline in December. http://bit.ly/2I8OxNV

Where things stand: Government funding talks have crumbled with no clear way to avert a second shutdown this year.

Why negotiations fell apart this weekend -- Dems have a new demand: Democrats want to reduce the number of beds in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from roughly 38,00 to 16,000. Why: To force ICE to prioritize serious criminals.

Context from NBC's Kasie Hunt: "Democrats taking a risk with the stand over detention beds at the 11th hour. The wall seems to have been largely neutralized as an issue, at least in Congress. Beds arguably much more significant policy to debate. But harder to message for Dems." http://bit.ly/2GlXUbt

What about border wall funding?: Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney Mick MulvaneyMick Mulvaney to start hedge fund Fauci says positive White House task force reports don't always match what he hears on the ground Bottom line MORE said yesterday, "I've heard that there may be a deal with as much as $2.1 or $2.5 billion for a, for a border fence, then I hear there may be $0 or as little as $800 million for the border fence." Keep in mind: The Trump administration wants $5.7 billion. http://bit.ly/2I8OxNV

If Congress doesn't agree to a deal: Lawmakers will need to pass a continuing resolution to avoid another shutdown.

The chances of another shutdown: The Senate's top Republican negotiator, Sen. Richard Shelby Richard Craig ShelbySenate GOP eyes early exit Dems discussing government funding bill into February GOP short of votes on Trump's controversial Fed pick MORE (R-Ala.), says the chances are "50-50." http://bit.ly/2I8OxNV

HAPPENING TODAY: Key congressional negotiators are meeting this afternoon after funding talks derailed. Attending the meeting: Sens. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Patrick Leahy Patrick Joseph LeahyBattle over timing complicates Democratic shutdown strategy Hillicon Valley: Russia 'amplifying' concerns around mail-in voting to undermine election | Facebook and Twitter take steps to limit Trump remarks on voting | Facebook to block political ads ahead of election Top Democrats press Trump to sanction Russian individuals over 2020 election interference efforts MORE (D-Vt.) and Reps. Nita Lowey Nita Sue LoweyTop House Democrats call for watchdog probe into Pompeo's Jerusalem speech With Biden, advocates sense momentum for lifting abortion funding ban Progressives look to flex their muscle in next Congress after primary wins MORE (D-N.Y.) and Kay Granger Norvell (Kay) Kay GrangerGOP women's group rolls out six-figure campaign for Ernst Bottom line Helping our seniors before it's too late MORE (R-Texas). http://bit.ly/2TKjjOo

HAPPENING TONIGHT: President Trump is holding his first campaign rally of 2019 in El Paso, Texas. The significance: Trump says El Paso was "one of our nation's most dangerous cities" before a barrier was built on the border. http://bit.ly/2GbZCvW

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING IN CONGRESS THIS WEEK:

Yemen: "The House is slated to take up a measure -- spearheaded by Rep. Ro Khanna Rohit (Ro) KhannaThe Hill Interview: Jerry Brown on climate disasters, COVID-19 and Biden's 'Rooseveltian moment' Congress needs to prioritize government digital service delivery DeJoy defends Postal Service changes at combative House hearing MORE (D-Calif.) -- that would require troops that were not approved by Congress to be removed from hostilities in Yemen with the exceptions of fighting terrorism."

Federal lands: The Senate is working on a measure to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund and increase access to federal land.

The next AG: The Senate is expected to vote on William Barr's nomination to be the next attorney general.

John Dingell's funeral: The House canceled votes on Tuesday so members are able to attend the funeral of former Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.).

Context and details for the week from The Hill's Jordain Carney and Juliegrace Brufke: http://bit.ly/2BxFiky

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Over the weekend -- good time to be in the debate podium industry:

On Saturday: Sen. Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth WarrenHarris joins women's voter mobilization event also featuring Pelosi, Gloria Steinem, Jane Fonda Judd Gregg: The Kamala threat — the Californiaization of America GOP set to release controversial Biden report MORE (D-Mass.) formally announced her 2020 presidential bid. https://nyti.ms/2GjuWsJ

On Sunday: 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.) announced that she's running for president in 2020. Keep in mind: She is the fifth U.S. senator to announce a 2020 run. http://bit.ly/2SoX6ca

The 2020 field, as summarized by emojis:

UPDATE:



Delaney

Warren ‍♀️

Gabbard ‍♀️

Castro ‍♂️

Gillibrand ‍♀️

Kamala ‍♀️

Booker ‍♂️

Buttigieg ‍♂️

Klobuchar ‍♀️

Williamson ‍♀️

Yang ‍♂️

Sherrod

Beto

Moulton

Hickenlooper

Bullock

Bernie

Biden

Weld

Schultz

Ojeda ‍♂️‍♂️‍♂️

Garcetti ‍♂️

Steyer ‍♂️

Kasich — Joe Perticone (@JoePerticone) February 11, 2019

IN OTHER NEWS

Here's ~just~ enough of what happened at the Grammy Awards to pretend you actually watched it:

Former first lady Michelle Obama Michelle LeVaughn Robinson ObamaMichelle Obama: 'Don't listen to people who will say that somehow voting is rigged' Michelle Obama and Jennifer Lopez exchange Ginsburg memories Social media platforms put muscle into National Voter Registration Day MORE made a surprise appearance: Grammys host Alicia Keys opened the show and said, "So let's just be honest. This is a celebration, and y'all didn't think I was coming out here by myself did you? Please, can I bring some of my sisters out here tonight?" Then: Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Jada Pinkett Smith joined her.

*The crowd gasps as Katy Heron breaks the Homecoming crown*: Alicia Keys said John Mayer literally broke his Grammy in half, wrote her name on it and gave half of it to her. The two then reunited the 2005 Grammy -- watch: http://bit.ly/2DygYiG

Winners: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Childish Gambino and Ariana Grande won some of the biggest awards. http://bit.ly/2DygYiG

Here's a list of the Grammy winners: http://bit.ly/2DygYiG

Who wore it best: Here are some of the most interesting outfits: http://bit.ly/2X4hgHg

Everything is political these days: Singers Joy Villa and Ricky Rebel dressed in pro-Trump outfits. Think: A border wall dress. Photos: http://bit.ly/2UMcAUi

Getting traction -- It took me a while to see the hidden message:

A Pennsylvania newspaper dropped a syndicated comic strip after a cartoon was published with a hidden, "F--- Trump" message.

From the newspaper's publisher: "We apologize that such a disgusting trick was perpetuated on the reading public. The Butler Eagle will discontinue that comic immediately." http://bit.ly/2tdIKfQ

Photo of the controversial comic: http://bit.ly/2SLp1lS

NOTABLE TWEETS

OK, this is pretty good:

Rob Sailer, a 22-year-old from Amherst, MA, told me he had a great ⁦@SherrodBrown⁩ imitation.



“Prove it,” I said.



And then he did. pic.twitter.com/eHjNZA6jpq — Connie Schultz (@ConnieSchultz) February 10, 2019

Keep in mind: Sen. Sherrod Brown Sherrod Campbell BrownSenate Democrats release report alleging Trump admin undermined fair housing policies Bipartisan praise pours in after Ginsburg's death Emboldened Democrats haggle over 2021 agenda MORE (D-Ohio) is Connie Schultz's husband.

Watch: http://bit.ly/2TIlv9j

ON TAP

The House is in. The Senate is meeting later today. President Trump and Vice President Pence are in Washington, D.C., but Trump is heading to El Paso, Texas, this afternoon.

11:45 a.m. EST: President Trump received an intelligence briefing.

12:30 p.m. EST: President Trump has lunch with Vice President Pence.

3 p.m. EST: President Trump signs an executive order, "Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence."

3 p.m. EST: The Senate meets. The Senate's full schedule today: http://bit.ly/2N1CKQu

3:35 p.m. EST: President Trump leaves for El Paso, Texas, for a campaign (!) rally.

5 p.m. EST: Vice President Pence swears in the director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

6:30 p.m. EST: First and last votes in the House. The House's full schedule today: http://bit.ly/2Ms1W2e

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WHAT TO WATCH

9 p.m. EST: President Trump holds his first campaign rally of 2019. Livestream: https://cs.pn/2N0Us6k

Tuesday evening: 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 Peppermint Patty Day.

Ummm, polar bears are invading a town in Russia...:

Via Time's George Steer, "State of Emergency Declared As Dozens of Polar Bears Invade Russian Town." How many bears?: At least 52! Details and photo: http://bit.ly/2N4oGWs

Where: "Belushya Guba, a town on the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, located in the Arctic Ocean."

In a statement from the deputy head of the administration: "Residents, schools and kindergartens are submitting numerous oral and written complaints demanding to ensure safety in the settlement. The people are scared. They are frightened to leave homes and their daily routines are broken. Parents are afraid to let the children go to school or kindergarten."

Video of a polar bear in a family's hallway: http://bit.ly/2BxqPFw