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The Hill's 12:30 Report: Debate day arrives | What to watch for | Warren takes center stage on first night | Sights and sounds from Miami | Debate details | Robert Mueller Robert (Bob) MuellerCNN's Toobin warns McCabe is in 'perilous condition' with emboldened Trump CNN anchor rips Trump over Stone while evoking Clinton-Lynch tarmac meeting The Hill's 12:30 Report: New Hampshire fallout MORE to testify on July 17 | Trump's response: 'It never ends' | House panel votes to subpoena Conway over Hatch Act | Photo of drowned migrant father and daughter sparks outrage | Trump heads to G-20 in Japan | Barr plays the bagpipes | Lineups for tonight's Congressional Baseball Game

THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY

The man, the myth, the legend:

Special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to publicly testify in front of the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees on July 17, following a subpoena. http://bit.ly/2Llw8gS

Who made the announcement: House Judiciary 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.) and House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff Adam Bennett SchiffSchiff claims DHS is blocking whistleblower's access to records before testimony GOP lawmakers distance themselves from Trump comments on transfer of power Rubio on peaceful transfer of power: 'We will have a legitimate & fair election' MORE (D-Calif.) released a joint statement.

From their joint statement: "Americans have demanded to hear directly from the Special Counsel so they can understand what he and his team examined, uncovered, and determined about Russia's attack on our democracy, the Trump campaign's acceptance and use of that help, and President Trump Donald John TrumpSteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Trump 'no longer angry' at Romney because of Supreme Court stance MORE and his associates' obstruction of the investigation into that attack."

Screenshot of the letter sent to Mueller with the subpoena: http://bit.ly/2LliXwm

Keep in mind -- Mueller is a reluctant witness: Mueller has signaled that his 448-page Russia report is his testimony and he has nothing to say beyond what is written. So don't expect much news from Mueller.

HOW THE TOP JUDICIARY REPUBLICAN CONSIDERED SUBPOENAING MUELLER TO BOX IN DEMOCRATS:

Via The Hill's Olivia Beavers: http://bit.ly/2LlNEBN

THIS MORNING -- REACTION FROM TRUMP:

"Well, my reaction is it never ends," Trump said during a phone interview this morning on Fox Business Network. http://bit.ly/2LkhbeT

It's Wednesday -- Christmas is officially less than six months away. 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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IT'S DEBATE DAY!

Whoa, they actually fit everyone and their mother:

Twenty Democratic presidential hopefuls are taking the stage tonight and tomorrow for the first of 12 Democratic National Committee debates.

WHAT TO WATCH TONIGHT AND TOMORROW:

1. A Biden pile-on is coming -- Biden will need to stay above the fray for a successful night.

2. An opportunity for Warren -- Warren has been nipping at Sanders's heels in the fight for the progressive base. She is solidly in third place behind Biden and Sanders.

3. Can Sanders recapture his old magic? -- He needs to prove he "wasn't merely a candidate suited for that time and place, but that he's best positioned to take on Trump in the election."

4. Trump looms over the Democratic field -- Trump has been threatening to live-tweet the debate.

5. Long shots look for a moment -- Fifteen candidates are fighting for relevancy with not much to lose, so it could make for a volatile debate.

Context and details for each from The Hill's Jonathan Easley and Amie Parnes: http://bit.ly/2LjIwxN

Here's an interactive look at five topics that could be mentioned: Based on how often each candidate mentions the topics: https://politi.co/2LjySeI

DEBATE LOGISTICS:

How to watch: 9–11 p.m. EDT on NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo

Who is debating tonight, in order of podium placement:

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Bill de BlasioOVERNIGHT ENERGY: California seeks to sell only electric cars by 2035 | EPA threatens to close New York City office after Trump threats to 'anarchist' cities | House energy package sparks criticism from left and right EPA threatens to close New York City office after Trump threats to 'anarchist' cities New Year's Eve in Times Square to be largely virtual amid pandemic MORE (D)

Rep. Tim Ryan Timothy (Tim) RyanNow's the time to make 'Social Emotional Learning' a national priority Mourners gather outside Supreme Court after passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lincoln Project hits Trump for criticizing Goodyear, 'an American company' MORE (D-Ohio)

Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro

Sen. Cory Booker Cory Anthony Booker3 reasons why Biden is misreading the politics of court packing Bipartisan praise pours in after Ginsburg's death DHS opens probe into allegations at Georgia ICE facility MORE (D-N.J.)

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth WarrenHillicon Valley: Subpoenas for Facebook, Google and Twitter on the cards | Wray rebuffs mail-in voting conspiracies | Reps. raise mass surveillance concerns On The Money: Anxious Democrats push for vote on COVID-19 aid | Pelosi, Mnuchin ready to restart talks | Weekly jobless claims increase | Senate treads close to shutdown deadline Democratic senators ask inspector general to investigate IRS use of location tracking service MORE (D-Mass.)

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)

Sen. Amy Klobuchar Amy Klobuchar3 reasons why Biden is misreading the politics of court packing Social media platforms put muscle into National Voter Registration Day Battle lines drawn on precedent in Supreme Court fight MORE (D-Minn.)

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Tulsi GabbardRepublicans call on DOJ to investigate Netflix over 'Cuties' film Hispanic Caucus campaign arm endorses slate of non-Hispanic candidates Gabbard says she 'was not invited to participate in any way' in Democratic convention MORE (D-Hawaii)

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Jay Robert InsleeBarr asked prosecutors to explore charging Seattle mayor over protest zone: report Bottom line Oregon senator says Trump's blame on 'forest management' for wildfires is 'just a big and devastating lie' MORE (D)

Former Rep. John Delaney John DelaneyCoronavirus Report: The Hill's Steve Clemons interviews Rep. Rodney Davis Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer says Trump right on China but wrong on WHO; CDC issues new guidance for large gatherings The Hill's Coronavirus Report: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says country needs to rethink what 'policing' means; US cases surpass 2 million with no end to pandemic in sight MORE (D-Md.)

Who is moderating -- yes, there are five of them (!):

"NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt

"Today" anchor and NBC chief legal analyst Savannah Guthrie

"Meet the Press" anchor and NBC News political director Chuck Todd Charles (Chuck) David ToddMurkowski: Supreme Court nominee should not be taken up before election Republican senator says plans to confirm justice before election 'completely consistent with the precedent' Sunday shows - Trump team defends coronavirus response MORE

"The Rachel Maddow Rachel Anne MaddowGOP lawmakers distance themselves from Trump comments on transfer of power Schiff urges Trump administration members to resign: 'You cannot maintain your silence' Michael Cohen: Trump hates Obama because he's everything he 'wants to be' MORE Show" host Rachael Maddow

"Noticias Telemundo" and "NBC Nightly News Saturday" anchor José Diaz-Balart

Who didn't make the cut:

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Steve BullockMcConnell locks down key GOP votes in Supreme Court fight Senate Democrats demand White House fire controversial head of public lands agency Pence seeks to boost Daines in critical Montana Senate race MORE, Rep. Seth Moulton Seth MoultonOvernight Defense: Nearly 500 former national security officials formally back Biden | 40 groups call on House panel to investigate Pentagon's use of coronavirus funds The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Markey defeats Kennedy; Trump lauds America's enforcers in Wisconsin Moulton fends off primary challenges in Massachusetts MORE (D-Mass.), Miramar, Fla., Mayor Wayne Messam Wayne Martin MessamKey moments in the 2020 Democratic presidential race so far Wayne Messam suspends Democratic presidential campaign 2020 primary debate guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the November forum MORE and former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel will not debate on either night.

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS:

Warren is visiting a Florida migrant shelter: During a town hall yesterday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced that she is visiting a migrant emergency care center in Florida today. http://bit.ly/2IMY5N0 Photos of the facility today: http://bit.ly/2IO8CHJ

And Warren brought supporters with her: Warren’s “campaign has organized buses to take her supporters down to the Homestead detention center outside of Miami.” Photo of supporters loading the bus: http://bit.ly/2LlyJHM

The view from Beto O’Rourke’s podium: http://bit.ly/2IPbbJG

Photo of the crew finalizing the debate stage this morning: No pressure. http://bit.ly/2IPrRRl

How Cory Booker is prepping: He did push ups and bicep curls ... while wearing a tie. (Via NBC’s Leigh Ann Caldwell) Video of his workout — and tweets mocking his workout gear: http://bit.ly/2IMQEVU

Spotted: Here's a photo of presidential candidate Sen. Michael Bennet Michael Farrand BennetOVERNIGHT ENERGY: House Democrats tee up vote on climate-focused energy bill next week | EPA reappoints controversial leader to air quality advisory committee | Coronavirus creates delay in Pentagon research for alternative to 'forever chemicals' Senate Democrats demand White House fire controversial head of public lands agency Next crisis, keep people working and give them raises MORE (D-Colo.) on his flight from Washington, D.C., to Miami: http://bit.ly/2LkUEyS

In coach from DC to Miami: @SenatorBennet helping a fellow passenger with her bag pic.twitter.com/JZIBs6fSfw — Jonathan Tamari (@JonathanTamari) June 26, 2019

IN CONGRESS

Late this morning — Subpoenaed:

The House Oversight and Reform Committee voted to subpoena White House counselor 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 to testify on her alleged Hatch Act violations. http://bit.ly/2LlSrmD

The vote: 25-16. Rep. Justin Amash Justin AmashInternal Democratic poll shows tight race in contest to replace Amash Centrist Democrats 'strongly considering' discharge petition on GOP PPP bill On The Trail: How Nancy Pelosi could improbably become president MORE (R-Mich.) was the only Republican to vote with Democrats.

Why Kellyanne Conway did not show up: The White House blocked Conway from testifying, citing “long-standing precedent.”

TALK OF THE MORNING

Getting traction -- This is absolutely horrendous:

Via The Associated Press's Peter Orsi and Amy Guthrie, "The man and his 23-month-old daughter lay face down in shallow water along the bank of the Rio Grande, his black shirt hiked up to his chest with the girl tucked inside. Her arm was draped around his neck suggesting she clung to him in her final moments." http://bit.ly/2IOpq1d

The significance of the photo: "The searing photograph of the sad discovery of their bodies on Monday, captured by journalist Julia Le Duc and published by Mexican newspaper La Jornada, highlights the perils faced by mostly Central American migrants fleeing violence and poverty and hoping for asylum in the United States."

The photo: http://bit.ly/2IOpq1d

NOTABLE TWEETS

Oh, lovey. Yay for us!:

Oh, great. Look what we’ve donated to the French language: pic.twitter.com/jFSOWhN7mc — melissa block (@NPRmelissablock) June 26, 2019

Meanwhile...:

By the way, Attorney General William Barr Bill BarrHillicon Valley: Subpoenas for Facebook, Google and Twitter on the cards | Wray rebuffs mail-in voting conspiracies | Reps. raise mass surveillance concerns Bipartisan representatives demand answers on expired surveillance programs YouTube to battle mail-in voting misinformation with info panel on videos MORE can play the bagpipes.

Mueller is testifying, and Attorney General Bill Barr is bagpipin’ pic.twitter.com/LGCwP66Nno — Matt Zapotosky (@mattzap) June 26, 2019

Back story: "At a gathering of U.S. attorneys at the Justice Department, Barr grabbed a set of bagpipes to join the Emerald Society of the New York Police Department's pipe band, which was already performing for the conference." http://bit.ly/2LlhPJd

ON TAP

The House and Senate are in. President Trump is about to leave for Osaka, Japan. Vice President Pence is in Washington, D.C.

1 p.m. EDT: President Trump leaves for Osaka, Japan, to attend the Group of 20 summit.

2 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence swears in the U.S. ambassador to Ireland, Edward Crawford.

2 – 3 p.m. EDT: First and last votes in the House. The House's full schedule today: http://bit.ly/31S2F3W

3 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence meets with the vice president of Nigeria.

7:05 p.m. EDT: The annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity. Tickets and the lineup: http://bit.ly/2JNwegZ Throwback to former Rep. Ron Paul playing in 1982: Photo: http://bit.ly/2IOIvjJ

WHAT TO WATCH

11 a.m. EDT: President Trump spoke to the Faith and Freedom Coalition Road to Majority Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2YcZBNy

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...

Today is National Coconut Day.

The sky was on fire last night:

Via PoPville, here are photos of last night's spectacular sunset in Washington, D.C.: http://bit.ly/2LklS8x