hydroelectric powers will shut down for the first time, putting more pressure on an overtaxed power grid as the threat of blackouts looms. on the other side of the country, tropical storm claudette is still pounding parts of the south, causing flooding and a tornado that touched down in southern alabama. the worst i have seen in the two years i have been around, but most part, consistent rain on and on. a volatile climate, spawning a strange new world of dangerous weather, spreading pain from coast to coast. that was nbc s steve patterson reporting. at the top of the hour, very good day to all of you from msnbc world headquarters in new york. we begin on capitol hill and a big week for congress as two major pieces of legislation could see major steps forward or remain in limbo. infrastructure and voting rights