This week’s guide to government and politics in under 10 minutes

Good Monday morning. A little over 45 years ago President Ronald Reagan was shot outside the Washington Hilton, the same hotel where another act of political violence was largely thwarted by the Secret Service. We bring you the latest on the investigation and what we know about the suspect below.

I WHITE HOUSE PRESS DINNER IN COURT

The suspect in the White House Press Correspondents Association Dinner shooting will be arraigned today on charges of using a firearm during a crime of violence and assaulting a federal officer in an attempt to gain entry to the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner on Saturday. More charges are expected to follow. He attempted to breach a security barrier inside the Washington Hilton near the ballroom where the dinner was being held. Authorities recovered two firearms and multiple knives and believe he acted alone. They also recovered a manifesto in which officials say he clearly stated that he wanted to target members of the Trump administration. One federal agent was shot in the altercation, but was protected by a bulletproof vest. President Donald Trump, the First Lady, and other administration officials in attendance were evacuated by Secret Service and unhurt. Lawmakers from both parties have pushed for investigations into security practices, highlighting the lack of a security screening to enter the event.

>> Join the conversation about ways to stop political violence here.

I FLORIDA LAWMAKERS WEIGH NEW CONGRESSIONAL MAP

Florida lawmakers are set to meet tomorrow in a special session called by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis to consider new congressional district maps. The state’s constitution bans maps drawn to give one party an advantage, but hinges on proving “intent.” That means any legal challenges would have to show the maps were designed to favor a party, while the state could argue they were drawn for other reasons. That legal gray area could trigger a court fight that drags on long enough to keep new maps in place through the midterm elections. 

>> Gain insight into the recent redistricting vote in Virginia here. 

 I FISA DEADLINE FORCES CONGRESS INTO SPY FIGHT

Congress is facing a deadline to renew a key surveillance authority. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect communications of foreign nationals abroad, even when those messages involve Americans. The provision is set to expire this week. Lawmakers in both parties are split. Critics want a warrant requirement before law enforcement can search Americans’ communications data. Supporters argue that adding that step could slow investigations and weaken national security. That divide has stalled previous renewal efforts, and could do so again.

>> Dig deeper into the debate over FISA 702 here.

I RECONCILATION FOR HOMELAND SECURITY

The House is preparing to vote on a $70 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The bill funds only those agencies, leaving the rest of the Department of Homeland Security out and raising the risk of partial funding gaps. House Republicans plan to use the reconciliation process to get the bill through the Senate. Reconciliation allows the Senate to approve the measure with a simple majority, rather than the usual 60-vote requirement needed to overcome a filibuster. Some House Republicans are pushing to add the SAVE Act, a proof-of-citizenship bill President Trump has pushed for, to the funding package. But doing so could complicate the process, as the reconciliation process can be used only to pass budgetary items, not policies tangentially related to the budget. 

>> Find out how DHS funding gaps can impact airport security here.

I PRESSURE BUILDS TO RETURN TARIFF REFUNDS TO CONSUMERS

As businesses begin claiming tariff refunds, pressure is mounting over who actually gets the money. A group of 15 House Democrats is urging major retailers to pass refunds on to consumers, and not use the funds for stock buybacks or executive pay. At the same time, gamers have filed a class action lawsuit against Nintendo, arguing that the company will be unjustly enriching itself if it keeps refund money tied to higher prices. Similar class action lawsuits have been filed against FedEx, UPS, and eyeglass importer EssilorLuxottica.

>> Uncover more about how tariffs work here.

Multiple lawsuits are making their way through Virginia courts after voters approved a new Democratic favored map last week. The Supreme Court of Virginia will hear oral arguments in one case today, a Tazewell Circuit Court issued an order blocking the certification last week, and another case challenges the “compactness” of the map. Why so much fuss over a map? Watch and find out. 

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