The Hill's Morning Report - Will Schumer back down on his deadline? | TheHill

CLICK HERE to subscribe!Total U.S. coronavirus deaths reported each morning this week: Monday, 609,021; Tuesday, 609,231.Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) moved ahead on Monday with plans to open debate on the bipartisan infrastructure package on Wednesday despite warnings that 10 Senate Republicans will not vote to do so without a nailed-down deal. The Associated Press: President BidenJoe BidenAides who clashed with Giuliani intentionally gave him wrong time for Trump debate prep: book Biden says Eid al-Adha carries 'special meaning' amid pandemic Manchin to back nominee for public lands chief MORE wants spending to boost economy, but GOP to block vote. I think that’s pretty easily understood,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellManchin to back nominee for public lands chief Schumer sets up Wednesday infrastructure showdown GOP says Schumer vote will fail MORE (R-Ky.) told reporters after walking off the Senate floor on Monday (The Hill). Sen. Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsGOP says Schumer vote will fail First responders shouldn't have to tackle tigers Hillicon Valley: Surgeon general issues health misinformation advisory | Biden administration stepping up efforts to respond to ransomware attacks | Cyber bills gain new urgency after rash of attacks MORE (R-Maine) told The Hill that there simply isn’t enough time to land the infrastructure plane ahead of Wednesday. “It puts pressure on us to get some shit done,” said Sen. Jon TesterJonathan (Jon) TesterManchin to back nominee for public lands chief Schumer sets up Wednesday infrastructure showdown Advocates say bigger deal needed to meet climate crisis  MORE (D-Mont.), a member of the group of 22 senators (CNN). Kyrsten SinemaKyrsten SinemaSchumer sets up Wednesday infrastructure showdown Female activists march on Capitol in push for voting rights Advocates say bigger deal needed to meet climate crisis  MORE (Ariz.) and Joe ManchinJoe ManchinManchin to back nominee for public lands chief Schumer sets up Wednesday infrastructure showdown Clean electricity standard should be a no brainer amid extreme climate impacts MORE (W.Va.), support his plan for the week. Politico: Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiJim Jordan among McCarthy picks for Jan. 6 panel Democrat unveils bill to allow only House members to serve as Speaker Vaccinated Florida Republican tests positive for COVID-19 MORE’s (D-Calif.) Democrats grit their teeth amid Senate infrastructure drama. > Jan. 6: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyJim Jordan among McCarthy picks for Jan. 6 panel Democrat unveils bill to allow only House members to serve as Speaker Six takeaways: What the FEC reports tell us about the midterm elections MORE (R-Calif.) on Monday named five House Republicans to serve on the special committee to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. … Capitol rioter Paul Allard Hodgkins was sentenced on Monday to eight months in prison, the first felony sentence imposed on a participant in the attack on Jan. 6 (The Hill).LEADING THE DAYCORONAVIRUS: The fast-spreading delta variant of the coronavirus rattled financial markets on Monday as Wall Street saw its biggest daily decline in months (The New York Times, The Associated Press, The Washington Post). Rep. Vern BuchananVernon Gale BuchananMORE (R-Fla.), 70, who was fully vaccinated earlier this year, said Monday he tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing mild, flu-like symptoms and will self-isolate at home to avoid transmitting the virus to House colleagues and staff members (The Hill). “What’s important for everybody to know is that the vice president was tested,” White House press secretary Jen PsakiJen PsakiWhite House confirms Harris got COVID-19 test after meeting with Texas Democrats Overnight Defense: Afghan evacuees to be housed at Virginia base | Biden looks to empty Gitmo White House looks to cool battle with Facebook MORE confirmed on Monday. The president will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval Office at 9:15 a.m. Biden will hold a meeting of his Cabinet at 3:15 a.m. He will also host the Super Bowl LV champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the White House at 11:15 a.m., along with Doug EmhoffDoug EmhoffThe Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Merkel visits the White House before stepping down Harris's stepdaughter makes Paris Fashion Week debut The Hill's Morning Report - Biden renews families plan pitch; Senate prepares to bring infrastructure package to floor MORE, second gentleman. INVITATION: TODAY at 1 p.m. The Hill’s Virtually Live hosts part of a three-part series, “The Road to Zero-Emissions Trucks.” Featured speakers: Rep. Debbie DingellDeborah (Debbie) Ann DingellOvernight Energy: Democrats seek to tackle climate change with import tax | Advocates say bigger deal needed to meet climate crisis | Western wildfires worsen with 80 different fires White House throws support behind House bill aimed at tackling 'forever chemicals' Equilibrium/ Sustainability — The gentler side of Shark Week MORE (D-Mich.), House Energy and Commerce Committee member; Minnesota state Sen. David Senjem (R); Jack Allen, Proterra CEO; Zoe Lipman with BlueGreen Alliance; and John Paul Smith, United Steelworkers Union.