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First on Spectrum News NY1: Rep. Ritchie Torres is intro'ing a bill aimed at curtailing the Trump admin's efforts to detain certain individuals overseas, including in El Salvador. It would block the use of federal $$ to pay for such a detention if a court says it's unlawful ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

Detained activist Mahmoud Khalil was allowed to hold his 1-month-old son for the first time after a judge blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to keep the father and infant separated by a plexiglass barrier. Read more: specne.ws/9mZChB

It's not every day the US House is actively at work in the 5a hour ... Enjoyed talking through the dynamics of a critical vote with Ali Vitali on Way Too Early this morning!

Johnson on Fox on SALT and if it’s changed in the Senate. Johnson says “we reached a good equilibrium” on SALT. Says he encouraged the Senate to “to modify this package as little as possible.” Says it’s a “delicate balance”

Spotted at Knicks Pacers game… Rep. Dan Goldman this you?

Charlies Rangel, the longtime Harlem congressman and influential Democratic lawmaker, has died at the age of 94, with many dignitaries paying tribute on Monday. Read more: specne.ws/1iH6Ac

Judge Liman issued a temporary restraining order through June 9 (typo in my previous post) to prevent USDOT from following through on threats to transportation projects and funding if congestion pricing stays in place. Indicated MTA will succeed on merits. Spectrum News NY1

Doing my best Susan Arbetter impression all week … Join us on Capital Tonight!

A year out from the primary in #NY17, there's already a crowded field of Democrats lining up for the chance to challenge Rep. Mike Lawler in 2026. So far, there are 6 announced candidates. Full interviews with all of them are included here >> ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

“I just saw such amazing and appalling things going on, I said, ‘I’ve got to write about this somehow.’” -Tom Robbins ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

In which President Trump calls Leonard Leo a “sleazebag”

Wrapping up a week filling in behind the desk at Capital Tonight! Thanks to Susan Arbetter and our producing team for trusting me to hold down the fort.