a homeland security department official said earlier this week the rally is expected to draw about 700 people. the house ways and means committee is advancing its part of a $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill. they finished their fourth markup and all republicans voted against the measure. the committee's portion of the bill includes major democratic priorities such as extending the child tax credit, expanding medicare, and paid family leave. stephanie murphy announced her opposition to the bill last week but said she hopes chanes can be made so she can vote on it. there will be a members-only meeting tomorrow afternoon to discuss democrats' next steps. house speaker nancy pelosi says she wants both this reconciliation bill and the infrastructure bill done by september 27th. meanwhile white house chief