The Hill's 12:30 Report: Breaking - Pelosi calls for Conyers to resign | Trump reportedly eyes replacing Tillerson with Pompeo | McCain a yes on tax bill | Senate heads to tax vote-a-rama | GOP lawmaker won't seek reelection after nude photo leaks | Trump, Melania to light National Christmas Tree tonight | Budweiser trying to brew beer in space

DEVELOPING NOW

Conyers not feeling the love from his party:

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Nancy PelosiTrump puts Supreme Court fight at center of Ohio rally CDC causes new storm by pulling coronavirus guidance Overnight Health Care: CDC pulls revised guidance on coronavirus | Government watchdog finds supply shortages are harming US response | As virus pummels US, Europe sees its own spike MORE (D-Calif.) and House Speaker Paul Ryan Paul Davis RyanKenosha will be a good bellwether in 2020 At indoor rally, Pence says election runs through Wisconsin Juan Williams: Breaking down the debates MORE (R-Wis.) both just said that Rep. John Conyers John James ConyersBiden's immigration plan has serious problems Tlaib wins Michigan Democratic primary Tlaib holds lead in early vote count against primary challenger MORE (D-Mich.) should resign amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Keep in mind: This follows mounting pressure from House Democrats for Conyers to resign. http://bit.ly/2AkJUJ1

Pelosi's statement: "The allegations against Congressman Conyers, as we have learned more since Sunday, are serious, disappointing and very credible. It's very sad. The brave women who have come forward are owed justice. I pray for Congressman Conyers and his family, and wish them well. However, Congressman Conyers should resign." http://bit.ly/2AkJUJ1

Ryan's statement: "Yes, I think he should resign. He should resign immediately." Video of Ryan's reasoning: http://bit.ly/2BpqcLp

Also chiming in: "Rep. Jim Clyburn James (Jim) Enos ClyburnAzar to testify before House coronavirus subcommittee Attacks against the police are organized and violent Clark rolls out endorsements in assistant Speaker race MORE, highest-ranking African-American Democrat in Congress, calls for John Conyers to resign." (From Politico's John Bresnahan) http://bit.ly/2Ahs6k6

JUST NOW -- Conyers isn't going down without a fight:

Arnold Reed, an attorney for Rep. Conyers just addressed the calls for the congressman to resign. "First of all, it is not up to Nancy Pelosi. Nancy Pelosi did not elect the congressman, and she sure as hell won't be the one to tell the congressman to leave," Reed said. http://bit.ly/2AKxD3S On an accuser: "When you accept $20,000 for the sheer hell you claim you have been through, that is a testament to whether or not her veracity is where it should be with these allegations," Reed added. http://bit.ly/2zBLK7k

Keep in mind from earlier today -- Rep. Conyers is hospitalized for stress:

Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.), who is embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal and stepped down earlier this week as the ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, is hospitalized in his home state due to stress. A Conyers consultant told WDIV TV: "I just spoke with Monica Conyers on the phone and we want you to know that the congressman is resting comfortably in an area hospital. He's doing OK, as well as he can be expected for a gentleman that's approaching 90 years of age. ... The congressman's health is not what it should be and lot of that is directly attributable to this media assault." http://bit.ly/2AqcCL7

It's Thursday -- you've got thiiiiiis. 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, @CateMartel and on Facebook.

HAPPENING TODAY ON TAX REFORM

Let the games begin!:

Yesterday, the Senate voted to begin debate on its tax cut bill as they seek to finish the chamber's work on the tax plan by the end of the week. A little victory for Republicans: Senators voted 52-48 start debate. No Republicans voted against proceeding to debate, a huge accomplishment for GOP leaders who struggled earlier this year to corral their members around legislation to repeal and replace ObamaCare. What to know about the Senate debate: The Senate is taking up the House-passed legislation, which is being used as a vehicle for the Senate bill. http://bit.ly/2i5AOHW

Tidbit about today's timing: "Senate will resume burning off 20 hrs of debate on tax bill later today. [Amendment] votes and 'vote-a-rama' (where the Senate votes for hrs on end) could come tonight, overnight or tomorrow." (From Fox's Chad Pergram) http://bit.ly/2AliDX7

BREAKNG-- another yes vote:

Sen. John McCain John Sidney McCainBiden's six best bets in 2016 Trump states Replacing Justice Ginsburg could depend on Arizona's next senator The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Washington on edge amid SCOTUS vacancy MORE (R-Ariz.) just said that he will support Senate Republicans' tax plan. Why this is big: It's a boost for Republicans. McCain's no vote tanked the ObamaCare repeal effort in July. His statement: "After careful thought and consideration, I have decided to support the Senate tax reform bill. I believe this legislation, though far from perfect, would enhance American competitiveness, boost the economy, and provide long overdue tax relief for middle class families." http://bit.ly/2ApizYB

Current vote count: Here's The Hill's Whip List. Keep checking this page as the vote count shifts: http://bit.ly/2jqdhBH

We've entered the 'pinky promise' stage in negotiations:

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGraham: GOP will confirm Trump's Supreme Court nominee before the election Trump puts Supreme Court fight at center of Ohio rally The Memo: Dems face balancing act on SCOTUS fight MORE (R-Ky.) is promising the GOP tax bill, which is projected to add $1.5 trillion to the deficit over the next decade, will not result in cuts to Medicare next year. Why he made the promise: McConnell made the promise to sway Sen. Susan Collins Susan Margaret CollinsGraham: GOP will confirm Trump's Supreme Court nominee before the election Gardner signals support for taking up Supreme Court nominee this year Tumultuous court battle upends fight for Senate MORE (R-Maine), a key swing vote. How McConnell would follow through: He said that he would stop an automatic spending cut to Medicare next year that is required by the "pay as you go" budgetary rule. http://bit.ly/2niDtmU

Little bit of insight from Collins: Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said this morning that she expects legislation to lower health insurance premiums to pass Congress before senators take a final vote on a $1.5 trillion tax reform bill that would repeal ObamaCare's individual mandate.

UPDATE ON THE FALLOUT FROM TRUMP'S ANTI-MUSLIM TWEETS:

We fought them once and I think we can all agree we're better as allies:

Kim Darroch, the United Kingdom's ambassador to the United States, has said that he raised concerns with the White House over President Trump's sharing of videos claiming to show violence committed by Muslims. Darroch tweeted: "British people overwhelmingly reject the prejudiced rhetoric of the far right, which seek to divide communities & erode decency, tolerance & respect. British Muslims are peaceful and law abiding citizens. And I raised these concerns with the White House yesterday." http://bit.ly/2kfB8s5

WHAT SPARKED ALL OF THIS: Yesterday, President Trump retweeted controversial anti-Muslim videos that were originally shared by Jayda Fransen, a leader of the ultranationalist group Britain First who was once convicted of harassing a Muslim.

THEN THERESA MAY STEPPED IN: British Prime Minister Theresa May condemned President Trump's decision to share the videos. From a May spokesman: "British people overwhelming reject the prejudice rhetoric of the far-right, which is the antithesis of the values that this country represents; decency, tolerance and respect. It is wrong for the president to have done this." However: May would not revoke Trump's invitation to visit Britain. http://bit.ly/2ApqS71

AND THEN TRUMP FIRED BACK: Trump urged May to focus on terrorism rather than on him. He tweeted: "Theresa May, don't focus on me, focus on the destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism that is taking place within the United Kingdom. We are doing just fine!" http://bit.ly/2jBH4Y2

NEWS THIS A.M.

It's been a fun run, Rex:

Via The New York Times's Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman, "The White House has developed a plan to force out Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, whose relationship with President Trump has been strained, and replace him with Mike Pompeo Michael (Mike) Richard PompeoOvernight Defense: House Democrats unveil stopgap spending measure to GOP opposition | Bill includes .6B for new subs | Trump issues Iran sanctions after world shrugs at US action at UN Navalny calls on Russia to return clothes he was wearing when he fell ill US issues Iran sanctions to enforce UN action ignored by international community MORE, the C.I.A. director, perhaps within the next several weeks, senior administration officials said on Thursday." Who would take over the CIA?: Sen. Tom Cotton Tom Bryant CottonGOP brushes back charges of hypocrisy in Supreme Court fight Trump uses bin Laden raid to attack Biden Battle lines drawn on precedent in Supreme Court fight MORE (R-Ark.) would replace Pompeo. Cotton has signaled he would accept the job. http://nyti.ms/2BwwoSZ

TILLERSON WAS JUST SPOTTED AT THE WHITE HOUSE: President Trump ducked questions about whether he is preparing to force Rex Tillerson Rex Wayne TillersonGary Cohn: 'I haven't made up my mind' on vote for president in November Kushner says 'Alice in Wonderland' describes Trump presidency: Woodward book Conspicuous by their absence from the Republican Convention MORE out as secretary of State. "He's here. Rex is here," Trump told reporters who asked if he still wants Tillerson on the job. Trump said this during a meeting with the crown prince of Bahrain. http://bit.ly/2zCjK3i

BREAKING -- pHoToS R 4eVeR:

Via Dallas News's Katie Leslie, Rep. Joe Barton Joe Linus BartonBottom line Ex-Tea Party lawmakers turn heads on K Street Longtime GOP aide to launch lobbying shop MORE (R-Texas) will not run for re-election. Timing: This is three weeks after he said he would run for an 18th term. Why: Barton's private life has been in the spotlight since sexual images of an extramarital relationship were made public. In his words: "I've always listened to people in Texas and worked for them in Washington, and I've been listening to a lot of people the last week in Texas," he said. "...There are enough people who lost faith in me that it's time to step aside and let there be a new voice for the 6th district in Washington, so I am not going to run for re-election." http://bit.ly/2AfsiAt

LATEST WITH THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS

Matt Lauer apologizes:

Matt Lauer this morning apologized after he was fired from NBC News in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against him. Excerpt of his statement: "There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry. As I am writing this, I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I have left behind at home and at NBC." On some of the allegations: Lauer said in the statement that some of the claims are "untrue or mischaracterized." http://bit.ly/2zBV3UM

Read his full apology: http://bit.ly/2i4yXmQ

Senate women: Not today. NOT TODAY.:

Via The Hill's Alexander Bolton, women in the Senate, who number 21 out of 100, say the Senate's rules for preventing sexual harassment were written to protect men and need to be changed as soon as possible. What happens to 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 (D-Minn.) -- or Republican candidate Roy Moore, who is leading the Alabama Senate race -- will be left to the Ethics panel and could take months to resolve. But in the short term, women in the Senate want to take quick action and fire a warning shot at colleagues and senior staff who they feel face little accountability for harassing behavior under the current rules. Statements from Senate women in both parties: http://bit.ly/2zCMjOa

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NOTABLE TWEETS:

The Capitol has its own gingerbread replica outside the House dining room. And yes, it smells amazing. pic.twitter.com/vFu60zxHRy — Cristina Marcos (@cimarcos) November 30, 2017

There are even (what look like marzipan) snowmen ⛄️ pic.twitter.com/Xl7QSbL1F4 — Cristina Marcos (@cimarcos) November 30, 2017

Yeah....nope:

That....isn’t what plagiarism is https://t.co/Uo8fqypcus — Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) November 30, 2017

ON TAP:

The House is in. The Senate is in debating the GOP tax plan.

11 a.m. EST: President Trump meets with the Crown Prince of Bahrain.

1:30 p.m. EST: First votes in the House.

5 p.m. EST: Last votes in the House.

5 p.m. EST Friday: The inaugural tree lighting at the new D.C. Wharf. Details: http://bit.ly/2kbdo8o

WHAT TO WATCH:

2 p.m. EST: A House subcommittee is holding a hearing on online sex trafficking. Livestream: http://cs.pn/2k9Imxr

3 p.m. EST: White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders gives the daily press briefing. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2BnNi5h

5 p.m. EST: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2BnS1nq

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...:

Today is National Mousse Day.

Does anyone else think this is an incredible amount of effort for beer?:

Via Time, Budweiser is making its first steps in trying to brew beer in space. Their ultimate goal is to brew beer on Mars. I'm not kidding. How they plan to do this -- yes, there's a plan: http://ti.me/2kcWiXq

And because you made it to the end, here's a kitten trying its absolute hardest to be gentle with a bird: http://bit.ly/2j3IWtp

How I imagine this bird talking itself through the situation: 'I'm on a beach. A nice, warm, SAFE beach.'

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