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Haha. Hahah. Sniff. Haha. Sniff. Ha--breaks down crying hysterically.</em></p><p> </p><p><strong>The Hill's 12:30 Report: Latest on historic Trump, Kim summit | Leaders sign denuclearization deal, hail 'new chapter' | Trump lavishes Kim with praise | Reaction from Washington | Dems rip concessions, 'embarrassing' rhetoric | The strangest moments | Sights and sounds from Caps' victory parade | George HW Bush turns 94</strong></p><p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449im_/http://thehill.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumb_small_article/public/kimtrump_061218getty_0" alt=""/><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449im_/http://thehill.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumb_small_article/public/kimtrump_061218getty_0.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360"/></p><p>Get used to this photo shoot. You're going to see these photos on every U.S./North Korea article for a long, long time.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Watch out -- Justin Trudeau is going to be jealous of the bromance:</strong><br/><strong><span class="rollover-people" data-behavior="rolloverpeople"><a class="rollover-people-link" data-nid="261287" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/donald-trump">President Trump</a><span class="rollover-people-block" id="rollover-people-261287"><span class="rollover-block"><span><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="/web/20180720031449im_/http://thehill.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumb_100/public/trumpdonald_070117getty.jpg?itok=JZMvGO3d" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><a class="name" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/donald-trump">Donald John Trump</a><a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/397790-iran-claims-it-rejected-trump-meeting-requests-8-times">Iran claims it rejected Trump meeting requests 8 times</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/397791-espy-host-jokes-putin-was-as-happy-after-trump-summit-as">ESPY host jokes Putin was as happy after Trump summit as Ovechkin winning Stanley Cup</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/397788-russian-ambassador-trump-made-verbal-agreements-with-putin">Russian ambassador: Trump made ‘verbal agreements’ with Putin</a> <a class="more" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/donald-trump">MORE<span></span></a></span></span></span></span></strong> and North Korean leader <strong>Kim Jong Un</strong> signed an agreement to give North Korea unspecified "security guarantees" if the peninsula denuclearizes. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2JvHi2R">http://bit.ly/2JvHi2R</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>NEWS FROM THE SUMMIT:</strong></p><p><strong>Trump on the chances Kim follows through</strong>: "I may be wrong. I mean, I may stand before you in six months and say, 'Hey, I was wrong,'" said Trump, before adding, "I don't know that I'll ever admit that, but I'll find some kind of an excuse." <strong>Watch: </strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2l8JXBb">http://bit.ly/2l8JXBb</a></p><p><strong>What this means for the U.S. military:</strong> Nothing yet. A U.S. military spokeswoman said that troops on the Korean peninsula have not received any updated guidance on ending training exercises with South Korea. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2MhRvh3">http://bit.ly/2MhRvh3</a></p><p><strong>What this means for South Korea</strong>: Stay tuned -- they're curious about that, too. "At this point, we need to find out the precise meaning or intentions of President Trump's remarks," a South Korean spokesperson said. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2MjnTzX">http://bit.ly/2MjnTzX</a></p><p><strong>Read the full text of Trump/Kim's agreement:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://cnb.cx/2y5QDcy">https://cnb.cx/2y5QDcy</a></p><p> </p><p>It's Tuesday. Filing from downtown D.C. with SWARMS of Caps fans, I'm <strong>Cate Martel</strong> with a quick recap of the morning and what's coming up. Send comments, story ideas and <strong>Trump/Kim puns</strong> to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/mailto:cmartel@thehill.com">cmartel@thehill.com</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/1MOCRVN">@CateMartel</a> and on <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://on.fb.me/1RvxN0V">Facebook</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>COMPLIMENTS TRUMP GAVE KIM -- THESE ARE GETTING TRACTION:</strong></p><p><strong>Trump on Kim's personality:</strong> "Really, he's got a great personality. He's a funny guy, he's very smart, he's a great negotiator." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2JP8d9k">http://bit.ly/2JP8d9k</a></p><p><strong>You're beautiful. No, youuu're beautiful:</strong> <strong>President Trump</strong> called Kim "a very worthy, very smart negotiator" and vowed to meet with him "many times." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2JwF3fQ">http://bit.ly/2JwF3fQ</a></p><p><strong>North Koreans, they love the guy:</strong> <strong>President Trump</strong> said the people of North Korea "love" leader <strong>Kim Jong Un</strong>. <strong>Why this is noteworthy:</strong> Trump has recently criticized Kim's oppressive regime that's been accused of multiple human rights abuses. <strong>Watch the back and forth from ABC's George Stephanopoulos:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2MikIse">http://bit.ly/2MikIse</a></p><p><strong>So much praise:</strong> Trump called Kim a "very talented man" who "loves his country very much." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2JwF3fQ">http://bit.ly/2JwF3fQ</a></p><p><strong>Trump invites Kim to D.C.: </strong>When asked whether Trump would invite Kim to the White House, he said: "Absolutely, I will." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2Jy4c9W">http://bit.ly/2Jy4c9W</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>REACTIONS TO THE SUMMIT:</strong></p><p><strong>From House Speaker <span class="rollover-people" data-behavior="rolloverpeople"><a class="rollover-people-link" data-nid="188074" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/paul-ryan">Paul Ryan</a><span class="rollover-people-block" id="rollover-people-188074"><span class="rollover-block"><span><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="/web/20180720031449im_/http://thehill.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumb_100/public/ryanpaul_111617gn_lead.jpg?itok=_a7697Wi" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><a class="name" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/paul-ryan">Paul Davis Ryan</a><a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/397730-why-the-rush-to-condemn-a-carbon-tax">Why the rush to condemn a carbon tax?</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/397706-house-votes-to-go-to-conference-on-farm-bill">House votes to go to conference on farm bill</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/397678-house-backs-resolution-expressing-support-for-ice">House backs resolution expressing support for ICE</a> <a class="more" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/paul-ryan">MORE<span></span></a></span></span></span></span>: </strong>Ryan (R-Wis.) said, "Only time will tell if North Korea is serious this time, and in the meantime we must continue to apply maximum economic pressure." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://wapo.st/2y5kj9y">https://wapo.st/2y5kj9y</a></p><p><strong>From Senate Majority Leader <span class="rollover-people" data-behavior="rolloverpeople"><a class="rollover-people-link" data-nid="188280" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/mitch-mcconnell">Mitch McConnell</a><span class="rollover-people-block" id="rollover-people-188280"><span class="rollover-block"><span><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="/web/20180720031449im_/http://thehill.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumb_100/public/mcconnellmitch_080117gn4_lead.jpg?itok=DftE6aWq" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><a class="name" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/mitch-mcconnell">Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnell</a><a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/397754-senate-gop-breaks-record-on-confirming-trump-picks-for-key-court">Senate GOP breaks record on confirming Trump picks for key court</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/397707-senate-democrats-block-resolution-supporting-ice">Senate Democrats block resolution supporting ICE</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/homenews/morning-report/397577-the-hills-morning-report">The Hill's Morning Report — Trump’s walk-back fails to stem outrage on Putin meeting</a> <a class="more" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/mitch-mcconnell">MORE<span></span></a></span></span></span></span>:</strong> McConnell (R-Ky.) called it a historic step, but was cautious. "Today is the beginning of the arduous process. Our eyes are wide open. I support the goals contained in the statement and I remain supportive of the administration's mission." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2l5uHoB">http://bit.ly/2l5uHoB</a></p><p><strong>From Senate Minority Leader <span class="rollover-people" data-behavior="rolloverpeople"><a class="rollover-people-link" data-nid="188216" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/charles-schumer">Chuck Schumer</a><span class="rollover-people-block" id="rollover-people-188216"><span class="rollover-block"><span><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="/web/20180720031449im_/http://thehill.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumb_100/public/schumercharles_071117gn2_lead.jpg?itok=oclHAsYo" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><a class="name" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/charles-schumer">Charles (Chuck) Ellis Schumer</a><a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/homenews/house/397783-democrats-slam-trump-for-considering-putins-absurd-request-to-question">Democrats slam Trump for considering Putin’s ’absurd’ request to question Americans</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/judicial/397506-judge-kavanaugh-confounds-the-left">Judge Kavanaugh confounds the left</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/scheduling/397136-week-ahead-gop-mulls-vote-on-abolish-ice-legislation">This week: GOP mulls vote on ‘abolish ICE’ legislation</a> <a class="more" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/charles-schumer">MORE<span></span></a></span></span></span></span>:</strong> Schumer (D-N.Y.) slammed the meeting. "It is worrisome, very worrisome that this joint statement is so imprecise. What the U.S. has gained is vague and unverifiable at best. What North Korea has gained, however, is tangible and lasting ... We've legitimized a brutal dictator who's starved his own people." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2LI04ko">http://bit.ly/2LI04ko</a></p><p><strong>From House Minority Leader <span class="rollover-people" data-behavior="rolloverpeople"><a class="rollover-people-link" data-nid="187954" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/nancy-pelosi">Nancy Pelosi</a><span class="rollover-people-block" id="rollover-people-187954"><span class="rollover-block"><span><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="/web/20180720031449im_/http://thehill.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumb_100/public/pelosinancy_111317cf_lead.jpg?itok=n0NoZXxa" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><a class="name" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/nancy-pelosi">Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro Pelosi</a><a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/397513-who-will-be-the-bridge-for-the-democrats">Who will be the ‘bridge’ for the Democrats?</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/397703-wife-of-george-papadopoulos-interviews-voluntarily-with-house-intel">Wife of Papadopoulos interviews with House Intel Dems</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/397678-house-backs-resolution-expressing-support-for-ice">House backs resolution expressing support for ICE</a> <a class="more" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/nancy-pelosi">MORE<span></span></a></span></span></span></span>:</strong> Pelosi (D-Calif.) released a scathing statement. "In his haste to reach an agreement, President Trump elevated North Korea to the level of the United States while preserving the regime's status quo," she said. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2y3TgLF">http://bit.ly/2y3TgLF</a></p><p><strong>From Sen. <span class="rollover-people" data-behavior="rolloverpeople"><a class="rollover-people-link" data-nid="188218" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/marco-rubio">Marco Rubio</a><span class="rollover-people-block" id="rollover-people-188218"><span class="rollover-block"><span><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="/web/20180720031449im_/http://thehill.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumb_100/public/rubiomarco_051117vsj_lead.jpg?itok=GtOmOAxv" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><a class="name" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/marco-rubio">Marco Antonio Rubio</a><a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/homenews/morning-report/397577-the-hills-morning-report">The Hill's Morning Report — Trump’s walk-back fails to stem outrage on Putin meeting</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/397563-the-memo-trump-allies-hope-he-can-turn-the-page-from-russian-fiasco">The Memo: Trump allies hope he can turn the page from Russian fiasco</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/397539-senate-considers-new-russia-response-as-trump-backlash-heats-up">Senate weighs new Russia response amid Trump backlash</a> <a class="more" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/marco-rubio">MORE<span></span></a></span></span></span></span> (R-Fla.) -- 'total weirdo'</strong>: "While I know [<strong>President Trump</strong>] is trying to butter him up to get a good deal, [<strong>Kim Jong Un</strong>] is NOT a talented guy. He inherited the family business from his dad & grandfather. He is a total weirdo who would not be elected assistant dog catcher in any democracy." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2l664bp">http://bit.ly/2l664bp</a></p><p><strong>From Fox's Brit Hume:</strong> "Disconcerting to say the least to see POTUS shaking hands with the thug <strong>Kim Jong Un</strong> and saying he's 'honored.' Will only be worth it if <strong>Mike</strong> <strong>Pompeo </strong>is right about what he sensed in his NK meetings. We'll know soon enough," Hume tweeted. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2t2Cwi7">http://bit.ly/2t2Cwi7</a></p><p><strong>From CNN's Jake Tapper:</strong> "It's not as if other presidents couldn't have done this," Tapper said of Trump's meeting with Kim. "It's that they didn't want to." <strong>Tapper's reasoning:</strong> Other leaders haven't met with Kim to avoid giving the dictatorship "prestige." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2MiDqjs">http://bit.ly/2MiDqjs</a></p><p><strong>Iran weighs in -- a little salty:</strong> Iran warned Kim that Trump could still scrap the agreement. <strong>From an Iran spokesman</strong>: "We don't know what type of person the North Korean leader is negotiating with. It is not clear that he would not cancel the agreement before returning home." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://reut.rs/2HGNgs5">https://reut.rs/2HGNgs5</a></p><p><strong>From an Obama official:</strong> "I was a little taken aback by the North Korean flags and the American flags side by side ... We aren't equals to each other," said Wendy Sherman, a former undersecretary of State for political affairs. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2t2OrN0">http://bit.ly/2t2OrN0</a></p><p><strong>The most bizarre interview of the day -- it's just a big day for Dennis Rodman, that's all:</strong> NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman gave an emotional, awkward TV interview reacting to the summit. <strong>Just watch it -- you'll see what I mean:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2l5VXD6">http://bit.ly/2l5VXD6</a></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en" xml:lang="en">This might be the most bizarre <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://twitter.com/AP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AP</a> NewsAlert I have ever written --> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://t.co/7iBdaf5lf4">https://t.co/7iBdaf5lf4</a></p>— Josh Lederman (@joshledermanAP) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://twitter.com/joshledermanAP/status/1006467755434860544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2018</a></blockquote><p><strong>From former CIA North Korea analyst Soo Kim:</strong> "Fantastic, indeed." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2HEXhG9">http://bit.ly/2HEXhG9</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>SIGHTS AND SOUNDS:</strong></p><p><strong>Video of the handshake -- So. Many. Camera. Clicks.: </strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2y6UlCE">http://bit.ly/2y6UlCE</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Hm. Definitely an idea...:</strong> Comedian <strong>Tim Young</strong> tweeted, "RETWEET if you think Dennis Rodman should be the first U.S. Ambassador to North Korea." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2JBr7x6">http://bit.ly/2JBr7x6</a></p><p><strong>*coughs up sip of water* -- Um what?!:</strong> "Trump Showed Kim Jong Un A Fake Movie Trailer Starring The Two Of Them As Heroes." <strong>Watch:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://bzfd.it/2sXewOz">https://bzfd.it/2sXewOz</a> </p><p><strong>Haha, this is SO relatable:</strong> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en" xml:lang="en">Trump to photographers: Are you taking good pictures so we look 'nice and handsome and thin?'<br/><br/>Kim Jong-un: ... <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://t.co/9SupjgBxie">pic.twitter.com/9SupjgBxie</a></p>— NowThis (@nowthisnews) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1006391606629621761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2018</a></blockquote><p><strong>The ultimate 2017 meets 2018 meme:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2y4Ssq0">http://bit.ly/2y4Ssq0</a></p><p> </p><p><u>IN LOCAL NEWS</u></p><p><strong>There's a suspicious number of people with Caps jerseys over their work clothes:</strong></p><p>The Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals are celebrating through the streets of Washington, D.C. for the team's victory parade. <strong>Livestream and updates:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://cbsn.ws/2HI8qpM">https://cbsn.ws/2HI8qpM</a></p><p><strong>Video of the parade from the air:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2HHPZl7">http://bit.ly/2HHPZl7</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Late this a.m. -- Obama gives the Caps a shout out:</strong></p><p>Former President <strong><span class="rollover-people" data-behavior="rolloverpeople"><a class="rollover-people-link" data-nid="188226" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/barack-obama">Barack Obama</a><span class="rollover-people-block" id="rollover-people-188226"><span class="rollover-block"><span><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="/web/20180720031449im_/http://thehill.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumb_100/public/blogs/obama2_0.jpg?itok=CvyGuzRg" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><a class="name" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/barack-obama">Barack Hussein Obama</a><a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/397600-ex-white-house-stenographer-trump-is-lying-to-the-american-people">Ex-White House stenographer: Trump is ‘lying to the American people’</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/397438-trump-has-the-right-foreign-policy-strategy-he-just-needs-to-stop-talking">Trump has the right foreign policy strategy — he just needs to stop talking</a> <a class="people-articles" href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/homenews/1230-report/397429-how-trump-reacted-to-backlash-over-putin-press-conference-mlb-all-star-game-where-to-watch-food-and-drink-specials-metro-times-rain-delay-plan">The Hill's 12:30 Report — Trump faces bipartisan criticism over Putin presser, blames media for coverage</a> <a class="more" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/people/barack-obama">MORE<span></span></a></span></span></span></span></strong> tweeted, ""Congratulations to the @Capitals! This @NHLBlackhawks fan knows what it's like to lift that cup – and I'm happy for all the Caps fans who cheer so hard for their team, and for a team that celebrates so hard with its fans." <strong>Keep in mind:</strong> The Blackhawks won three Stanley Cups during his presidency. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2y72CX6">http://bit.ly/2y72CX6</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Wowowow:</strong> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en" xml:lang="en">Sweet Fancy Moses ... <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://t.co/dcpLcrxvzo">pic.twitter.com/dcpLcrxvzo</a></p>— Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://twitter.com/MarkZuckerman/status/1006557803027320833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2018</a></blockquote><p> </p><p><strong>Haha, now that's a record:</strong></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en" xml:lang="en">We know a lot of you are interested in ridership numbers, and we'll have those for you in a bit. For now, we can say: "This is the largest audience to ever witness a <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://twitter.com/Capitals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Capitals</a> victory parade. PERIOD." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://twitter.com/hashtag/WMATA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WMATA</a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://twitter.com/hashtag/ALLCAPS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ALLCAPS</a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://twitter.com/hashtag/StanleyCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StanleyCup</a></p>— Metro (@wmata) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://twitter.com/wmata/status/1006541229562187777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2018</a></blockquote><p> </p><p><u>IN OTHER NEWS</u></p><p><strong>Well, good, the U.S. would actually make the World Cup that year... (grumble):</strong></p><p>Via The New York Times's <strong>Andrew Das</strong>, <strong>President Trump </strong>wrote to the head of FIFA to pitch the U.S. as the host team for the 2026 World Cup. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://nyti.ms/2l2vEOq">https://nyti.ms/2l2vEOq</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Happy Birthday, HW!:</strong> </p><p>Former President <strong>George H. W. Bush</strong> turns 94 today. <strong>Keep in mind: </strong>He is the first U.S. president to turn 94 years old. (h/t CBS's Norah O'Donnell) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2MlCwTx">http://bit.ly/2MlCwTx</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Get well soon, Larry Kudlow:</strong> </p><p><strong>President Trump</strong> announced last night that his economic adviser <strong>Larry Kudlow</strong> had a heart attack and is recovering in the hospital. <strong>Keep in mind:</strong> White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said it was "very mild." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2JwnfBB">http://bit.ly/2JwnfBB</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><u>NOTABLE TWEETS:</u></strong></p><p><strong>The news we all deserve:</strong></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en" xml:lang="en">Important breaking news. There is a fox sunbathing on a blanket on my roof. More updates as we get them. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://t.co/N1IqaZ8rwf">pic.twitter.com/N1IqaZ8rwf</a></p>— Tom Bell (@tombellforever) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://twitter.com/tombellforever/status/1005884173784055808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2018</a></blockquote><p><strong>As promised, here are updates of the fox:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2JuwDpb">http://bit.ly/2JuwDpb</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong><u>ON TAP:</u></strong></p><p>The House and Senate are in. <strong>President Trump</strong> is on his way back to the United States and <strong>Vice President Pence</strong> is in Washington, D.C.</p><p><strong>12:45 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence</strong> participates in the Senate Republican policy lunch. </p><p><strong>6:30 p.m. EDT:</strong> Votes postponed in the House.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>WHAT TO WATCH:</u></strong></p><p><strong>2 p.m. EDT:</strong> Senate Republicans hold a press briefing. <strong>Livestream:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://cs.pn/2JIRLYb">https://cs.pn/2JIRLYb</a></p><p><strong>2:30 p.m. EDT: </strong>Senate Democrats hold a press briefing. <strong>Livestream:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/https://cs.pn/2HIKMJD">https://cs.pn/2HIKMJD</a></p><p><strong>10 a.m. EDT Wednesday:</strong> The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on election interference. <strong>Livestream:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2sOl6Xu">http://bit.ly/2sOl6Xu</a></p><p><strong>Thursday: </strong>House Speaker <strong>Paul Ryan</strong> (R-Wis.) speaks at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. <strong>Livestream:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2MjyRFt">http://bit.ly/2MjyRFt</a></p><p> </p><p><strong><u>NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...:</u></strong></p><p>Today is <strong>National Jerky Day. </strong>It's also <strong>National Peanut Butter Cookie Day.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Little known fact: deer LOVE parades:</strong> </p><p>The D.C. metro tweeted a video of a deer that wandered into the metro station in Crystal City. <strong>The caption:</strong> "Seems like *everyone* wants to get aboard the Capitals train this morning!" <strong>Video:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2sT9FxF">http://bit.ly/2sT9FxF</a></p><p> </p><p><em>And because you made it this far, here's a kitten who needs help reaching its toy: </em><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://bit.ly/2sQQN2m"><em>http://bit.ly/2sQQN2m</em></a></p></div></div></div> <div class="article-tags"> <span>Tags</span> <a href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/person/mitch-mcconnell" title="Mitch McConnell">Mitch McConnell</a> <a href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/person/chuck-schumer" title="Chuck Schumer">Chuck Schumer</a> <a href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/person/nancy-pelosi" title="Nancy Pelosi">Nancy Pelosi</a> <a href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/person/donald-trump" title="Donald Trump">Donald Trump</a> <a href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/person/barack-obama" title="Barack Obama">Barack Obama</a> <a href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/person/marco-rubio" title="Marco Rubio">Marco Rubio</a> <a href="/web/20180720031449/http://thehill.com/person/paul-ryan" title="Paul Ryan">Paul Ryan</a> </div> <div id="bottom-story-socials" class="blogs-social-wrp"> <div class="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_ru82"></div> <div class="share-additional"> <div class="share-linkedin"> <script> ;(function(){ var linkedinScriptEl = document.querySelector('script[src="//web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"]'); if (linkedinScriptEl == null) { var shareLinkedinEl = document.querySelector('.share-linkedin'); var scriptEl = document.createElement('script'); scriptEl.src = "//web.archive.org/web/20180720031449/http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"; scriptEl.async = true; scriptEl.innerHTML = " lang: en_US"; shareLinkedinEl.appendChild(scriptEl); } })(); </script> <script type="IN/Share"></script> </div> <div class="share-stumbleupon"> <su:badge layout="6"></su:badge> <script type="text/javascript"> (function() { var li = document.createElement('script'); li.type = 'text/javascript'; li.async = true; li.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 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