The Hill’s 12:30 Report

by Cate Martel - 06/17/16 12:30 PM ET

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JUST POSTED – THIS IS BAD NEWS BEARS FOR TRUMP: Via The Washington Post’s Ed O’Keefe, “Dozens of Republican convention delegates are hatching a new plan to block Donald Trump at this summer’s party meetings, in what has become the most organized effort so far to stop the businessman from becoming the GOP nominee.” Why now: Trump’s sinking poll numbers, racial attacks about the federal judge and comments on gun control. Why this is different than other efforts: It’s not pundits and the media talking about it. It’s the people who can actually do something. http://wapo.st/1tuaMRP

We made it. It’s Friday and the Finding Nemo sequel “Finding Dory” is out in theaters today! I’m Cate Martel with a quick recap of what you missed this morning — and what’s on tap for the rest of the day. Send comments, story ideas and upcoming events to cmartel@digital-stage.thehill.com, @CateMartel and on Facebook.

TO BE A LEMMING, OR NOT TO BE A LEMMING. THAT IS THE QUESTION: In an excerpt from an NBC “Meet the Press” interview airing Sunday, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) says Republicans should follow their conscience when deciding whether to endorse presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump. “I get that this is a very strange situation. He’s a very unique nominee.” I.e.: Help. http://bit.ly/1UnngUm

{mosads}PROBABLY NOT A QUESTION YOU LIKE BEING ASKED ALL THE TIME: Bernie Sanders‘s campaign manager Jeff Weaver was asked if Sanders is still running for president and responded, “Yes he is, yes he is, yes he is. He is an active candidate for president, yes.” Terms we all understand: That’s like being asked if your belligerently drunk friend is sober enough to get into a bar. Yes, yes, yes, yep, yup, promise. http://bit.ly/1Un5oJn Why now: Weaver’s comments came after Sanders told supporters in a speech Thursday night that he wasn’t conceding yet. Sanders said he would help defeat Donald Trump but also wanted changes in the Dem platform. http://bit.ly/1UDKDX5

NEWS TO WATCH FOR MONDAY — WELL THE ‘FILIBUSTER’ GOT DEMS A VOTE: Via The Hill’s Jordain Carney, the Senate will vote on four gun-related bills on Monday — two Democratic, two Republican. First: Sen. Dianne Feinstein‘s (D-Calif.) proposal to allow the attorney general to block the sale of guns if someone is believed to be involved with terrorism. Second: Sen. John Cornyn‘s (R-Texas) proposal would allow the AG to delay suspected terrorists from getting a gun for 72 hours. Third: Sen. Chuck Grassley‘s (R-Iowa) measure reauthorizing and providing funding to incentivize the sharing of mental health records. Fourth: A proposal from Dem Sens. Chris Murphy (Conn.), Charles Schumer (N.Y.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) expanding background checks. http://bit.ly/1ZW8ndb

STEP 1: ADMIT YOU HAVE A PROBLEM: Republicans are divided about how Donald Trump can dig himself out of the hole that his campaign is in, but they agree on one point: The first step is admitting he has a problem. The Hill’s Niall Stanage crowd-sourced with GOP insiders on whether Trump’s willing to change and if so, what he can do. http://bit.ly/1ZWdWZ9

I BET MCCAIN’S TEAM REALLY COULD USE A WEEKEND: Yesterday, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said that President Obama was “directly responsible” for the mass shooting in Orlando. Why: Because Obama allowed for the growth of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria during his presidency. Latest update: McCain walked his comments back, saying he misspoke. “I did not mean to imply that the President was personally responsible. I was referring to President Obama’s national security decisions, not the President himself.” http://bit.ly/1V1dcOa

NIIIIIIIIIIICE: An anonymous hacker has hijacked ISIS Twitter accounts and posted gay pride messages. The hacker, who goes by WauchulaGhost, has hacked into over 250 ISIS accounts over the past month, originally posting explicit pornographic images “to humiliate them.” http://bit.ly/1QbOjTX

ANNOUNCED THIS MORNING – UBER OFFERS FREE RIDES TO LGBT CENTERS: Uber is offering free rides to LGBT centers around the country this weekend. Customers will be able to access two credits each worth $20 – for gay bars and community centers. In Washington, the locations include Nellies and Cobalt. Full national list: http://bit.ly/1XZrtSK

FATHER’S DAY IS A GREAT PR MOVE: Speaker Ryan‘s (R-Wis.) perfect Father’s Day: a Democrat-free House and dreams of ObamaCare’s past dancing in his head. Just kidding. His team did release a video describing how his family celebrates Father’s Day. 20-second clip: http://bit.ly/1V18yzF

NOTABLE TWEETS:

Social media marketing consultant Simon Owens (Yep, there’s a photo.)
A group of DC cyclists meet at 15th and P every month to cheer on passing bike commuters http://bit.ly/21qxDJ3

Bloomberg’s Sahil Kapur (with a gif of Marco Rubio shaking hands with President Obama)
**no hug. no hug, I might run again** http://bit.ly/1XtwSQT

ON TAP:

1 p.m. EDT: The Atlantic Council hosts an event on a new national security space strategy.

2:55 p.m. EDT: President Obama and his family tour Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of America’s national park system.

3 p.m. EDT: TLC’s “Cupcake Cam” at Georgetown Cupcake is doing a Father’s Day demo and build. Live stream: http://bit.ly/1R8aw2c

8 p.m. EDT: Donald Trump is holding a rally in The Woodlands, Texas.

2 p.m. EDT Saturday: Donald Trump campaigns at the Mystere Theatre at Treasure Island in Las Vegas.

7 p.m. EDT Saturday: Donald Trump holds a rally in Phoenix, Ariz.

WHAT TO WATCH:

5 p.m. EDT: Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) joins MSNBC’s “MTP Daily” for his first interview since flipping his support from Bernie Sanders to Hillary Clinton. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bower will also be on the show.

Sunday: Speaker Paul Ryan‘s (R-Wis.) interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” will air.

Sunday: Attorney General Loretta Lynch is doing the rounds and will appear on ABC’s “This Week,” CBS’s “Face the Nation,” CNN’s “State of the Union,” “Fox News Sunday” and NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

Sunday: Donald Trump will appear on CBS’s “Face the Nation.”

Sunday: Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) will appear on CBS’s “Face the Nation.”

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF…:

Today is National Apple Strudel Day and National Cherry Tart Day!

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR WHAT I’M ABOUT TO TELL YOU: Sushi burritos seemed a little excessive, but now sushi donuts (?!) exist. Don’t worry, there’s no chocolate involved and they’re not deep-fried. But still, let’s file this under “OH COME ON, AMERICA.” http://huff.to/1YvvRHj

POPULAR ON FACEBOOK — THIS KID IS LITERALLY MY HERO: An eight-grader used his eight-minute graduation speech to impersonate Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, President Obama, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. What’s he doing for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner?? http://n.pr/1tu6jPe

And with that, here is a socially awkward dog that has no interest in playing with the other dogs in the pool. I feel ya, little dude. http://bzfd.it/1UYph6E

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