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The Hill's 12:30 Report: Sanders gains momentum, putting Democrats on edge | Weinstein convicted on two of five charges | Markets drop amid coronavirus fears | Trump to seek emergency funds to deal with outbreak | Congress back this week | Memorial for Kobe, Gianna Bryant at Staples Center today | Schumer spent nearly $9K on cheesecake | 'Friends' reunion confirmed

TALK OF THE MORNING

The Democratic establishment is freaking out a lil:

Via Politico's Natasha Korecki and David Siders, moderate Democrats are watching Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersNYT editorial board remembers Ginsburg: She 'will forever have two legacies' Two GOP governors urge Republicans to hold off on Supreme Court nominee Sanders knocks McConnell: He's going against Ginsburg's 'dying wishes' MORE (I-Vt.) gain momentum and worry that it's too late to stop him.

"Moderate Democrats watched in horror as Bernie Sanders soared to a landslide victory in Nevada. It wasn't the win that was surprising -- it was the walloping Sanders gave his opponents, his ability to dominate among Latino voters, and the momentum he gained moving into South Carolina and Super Tuesday. The performance sent already worried Democrats into a full-blown panic."

Why establishment Dems are worried: They fear that Sanders as the Democratic nominee would seal the deal for President Trump Donald John TrumpUS reimposes UN sanctions on Iran amid increasing tensions Jeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Trump supporters chant 'Fill that seat' at North Carolina rally MORE's reelection.

How this could play out: https://politi.co/32oCGBG

HOW SANDERS IS LOOKING TO KNOCK OUT JOE BIDEN IN SOUTH CAROLINA:

Via The New York Times's Sydney Ember and Jonathan Martin: https://nyti.ms/2w1JXv8

HOW THE TRAILING DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES ARE ALL PLAYING UP S.C.:

Specifically, African American voters in South Carolina. http://bit.ly/37WcmjH

Op-ed: http://bit.ly/2VdJ4KK

It's Monday. 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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NEWS THIS MORNING

Just now -- Harvey Weinstein was found guilty on two of five charges:

Via NBC's Daniel Arkin and Adam Reiss, "Harvey Weinstein, the once-powerful Hollywood mogul, was found guilty of rape in the third degree on Monday but acquitted on the two most serious criminal charges, capping a landmark trial of the #MeToo era." https://nbcnews.to/2VguqlW

His guilty charges: "The jury in New York convicted Weinstein, 67, of third-degree rape against former aspiring actress Jessica Mann, as well as a count of criminal sexual act in the first-degree against former production assistant Mimi Haley."

His not guilty charges: "[T]he jury found him not guilty on two counts predatory sexual assault, which could have resulted in a life sentence. He was also acquitted on a count of first-degree rape against Mann."

The markets didn't react well to the coronavirus:

U.S. stock markets dropped this morning amid fears of the coronavirus spreading outside of China. http://bit.ly/2SVcsUz

How so: "The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 900 points, or 3.1 percent, among its biggest one-day drops in recent years, while the S&P 500 Index dropped 100 points, or 3 percent, less than a week after reaching a record high."

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Tidbit -- Bernie won't attend AIPAC:

Sanders slammed the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and said he will not speak at its annual conference.

He tweeted: "The Israeli people have the right to live in peace and security. So do the Palestinian people. I remain concerned about the platform AIPAC provides for leaders who express bigotry and oppose basic Palestinian rights. For that reason I will not attend their conference ... As president, I will support the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians and do everything possible to bring peace and security to the region." http://bit.ly/2HRbLW4

IN THE WHITE HOUSE

What to know about the U.S.-Taliban deal:

Via The Hill's Rebecca Kheel, "The United States and the Taliban are on the verge of signing what would be a historic agreement aimed at winding down America's longest war, potentially fulfilling one of President Trump's key promises." http://bit.ly/2SRJfK6

This week is not a cease-fire Potential spoilers abound The US isn't ready for a full withdrawal yet The hardest part is yet to come Lawmakers remain skeptical

Context and details for each: http://bit.ly/2SRJfK6

IN CONGRESS

We're watching:

Via The Hill's Jordain Carney, Congress has until March 15 to reauthorize controversial surveillance programs after punting the fight last year for more time to negotiate.

What to expect: http://bit.ly/2To1Igz

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING ON CAPITOL HILL THIS WEEK:

Anti-lynching legislation: "The House is slated to vote this week on legislation that would classify lynching as a federal hate crime, paving the way for the bill to head to President Trump's desk." When the House will vote: Wednesday.

Smoking: "The House will take up a bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, a move aimed at reducing youth vaping rates."

Abortion: "The Senate will vote on two abortion-related measures by the end of the week. Neither is expected to get the votes required to overcome an initial procedural hurdle, but it will force Democrats to go on record months ahead of the November election."

Nominations: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellMomentum growing among Republicans for Supreme Court vote before Election Day Trump expects to nominate woman to replace Ginsburg next week Video of Lindsey Graham arguing against nominating a Supreme Court justice in an election year goes viral MORE (R-Ky.) has teed up four nomination votes this week.

Context and details for each from The Hill's Jordain Carney and Juliegrace Brufke: http://bit.ly/38YBG9W

NOTABLE TWEETS

I have so much respect for this:

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck SchumerVideo of Lindsey Graham arguing against nominating a Supreme Court justice in an election year goes viral Graham signals support for confirming a Supreme Court nominee this year Pelosi orders Capitol flags at half-staff to honor Ginsburg MORE (D-N.Y.) admitted to spending nearly $9,000 in cheesecake from a Brooklyn-based company in the last 10 years. http://bit.ly/2vbHTRm

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

Bernie Sanders is not impressed:

Bernie has no time for these TikTok shenanigans https://t.co/0GFCcLj7mZ pic.twitter.com/XPkV0zRryV — Josh Billinson (@jbillinson) February 23, 2020

Watch: http://bit.ly/2T9tQnn

ON TAP

The Senate meets this afternoon. The House is out. President Trump is in India. Vice President Pence is in Washington, D.C.

3 p.m. EST: The Senate meets.

3 p.m. EST: Vice President Pence meets with the Hoover Institution Board of Overseers.

4:30 p.m. EST: Vice President Pence holds a swearing in ceremony.

5:30 p.m. EST: The Senate holds a cloture vote on a nomination. The Senate's full schedule today: http://bit.ly/37p0jLq

Wednesday: The Hill is hosting an event, "America's Opioid Epidemic: Lessons Learned & A Way Forward." Details and how to RSVP: http://bit.ly/2HQtnRN

Wednesday ­– Saturday: CPAC 2020. The agenda: http://bit.ly/3c2yoVh

Saturday: The South Carolina Democratic Primary. The full nominating schedule: https://nyti.ms/2VkcSFs

March 3: Super Tuesday.

WHAT TO WATCH

6:30 a.m. EST: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump Melania TrumpMelania Trump: Ginsburg's 'spirit will live on in all she has inspired' The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - You might want to download TikTok now Warning label added to Trump tweet over potential mail-in voting disinformation MORE toured the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Livestream: https://cs.pn/32jXc6K

1 p.m. EST: A memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant at the Staples Center arena. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2Vgmi4U

8 p.m. EST Tuesday: The Democratic presidential debate in Charleston, S.C. Preview: http://bit.ly/2VhBm2b

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...

Today is National Tortilla Chip Day.

So no one told you life was gonna be this way:

The cast of 'Friends' are getting together for an unscripted reunion on HBO Max. What we know so far: https://on.today.com/2PimVas

And because this made me laugh, here's a musical audition for a jazz band. Make sure your sound is on: http://bit.ly/2Pmy4Hf

^ And after you watch this, here's the same musical audition, but with classical music. I can't decide which is funnier!: http://bit.ly/2VkquQX