THE MAIN EVENT: Forget the Mueller report for a moment. Cast aside your hot takes on Joe Biden entering the presidential race. The big news of the week is the meeting between Trump and congressional Democrats on infrastructure.
The Portland Cement Association, one of many groups hoping policymakers can reach agreement on a big infrastructure package, wants Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to talk about the gas tax. PCA called on all three to “provide cover” for the members of Congress in their respective parties to support an increase.