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President Biden says he won't take any questions from the reporters because it feels "inappropriate" given that Justice Breyer is in the room — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden says he intends to make a decision on Breyer's replacement by the end of February. — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden confirms that a Black woman will replace Justice Breyer: "That person will be the first Black woman ever nominated to the United State Supreme Court. It’s long overdue." — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden says from the White House that he sees Justice Breyer as a "model public servant in a time of great division" — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jeffzeleny: Justice Breyer’s letter to President Biden, dated today. “I have found the work challenging and meaningful,” he writes. “My… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alizaslav: Durbin says in Chicago that Biden’s CoS Klain called him yesterday at 930a to notify him about Justice Breyer’s retirement &… — PolitiTweet.org

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"Many of the names that had been recommended are acceptable," Morial said. “I’m not recommending anyone at this time because I think that the President should be given the prerogative to make a decision." — PolitiTweet.org

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Because there is no question on whether a Black woman will be appointed, Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, said he's inclined to give Biden room to deliberate -- that public endorsements from Black leaders at this point could be "counter productive." — PolitiTweet.org

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Sharpton says whenever he next speaks to the WH, his main message will be: “We’re glad to have a Black woman on the bench that’s qualified but that doesn’t mitigate voting rights... Voting rights and police reform must be dealt with. They’ve not checked the box.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Al Sharpton says at least once that he can recall since Biden became president, he reiterated to Sharpton in a private setting that he'd make good on the promise: “He brought it up that… he’s going to keep his word if the opening comes up,” Sharpton told me this morning. — PolitiTweet.org

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Some civil rights leaders say when Breyer news broke yesterday, they had no question Biden would stand by his pledge to appoint a Black woman to the court -- whether it’s because Biden’s public comments have been so bold or because of private assurances they've received. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @betsy_klein: The White House has officially confirmed the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer. According to updated daily guidance, at… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kaitlancollins: President Biden & Justice Breyer are scheduled to appear together tomorrow as the 83-year-old justice is set to announc… — PolitiTweet.org

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Jen Psaki says in WH briefing: "The President has stated and reiterated his commitment to nominating a Black woman to the Supreme Court and certainly stands by that." Says she won't get into specifics related to Justice Breyer until he makes an announcement himself. — PolitiTweet.org

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In response to questions from reporters about Justice Breyer news, Biden says since Breyer himself has not made any announcement yet, he won’t be commenting until that happens — PolitiTweet.org

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Minutes after news of Justice Breyer’s planned retirement broke, President Biden is meeting with business leaders at the White House https://t.co/FxhaQpDeR0 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JasJWright: Then-VP candidate @KamalaHarris on appointing a Black woman to the bench in an IG live with @lizzo: “Joe Biden & I have a… — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden has said repeatedly that should he get the opportunity to fill a spot on the Supreme Court, he would nominate a Black woman — PolitiTweet.org

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White House's first reaction to Justice Breyer's plans to retire > — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TheLeadCNN: President Biden says the U.S. has 'no intention' of sending U.S. service members directly to Ukraine but also emphasizes th… — PolitiTweet.org

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@JakeSherman Debuting my baby bangs in the briefing room! — PolitiTweet.org

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@kaitlancollins Biden also says with regards to Russia's actions on Ukraine: "This is all Putin. I don't think even his people know for certain" what he plans to do. — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden tells @kaitlancollins "there's been no change in the posture of the Russian forces." He reiterates that if Putin were to move into Ukraine, "there’d be severe consequences including significant economic sanctions." — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden picks up a necklace and a sweatshirt, and says the gifts are for the first lady and grandson. — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden is currently visiting HoneyMade DC, a clothing boutique in the DC area. https://t.co/X39HxIGtZL — PolitiTweet.org

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On whether we can expect Biden to speak directly with Putin again soon, Psaki said Biden has "always been open to engaging at a leader-to-leader level" but that she wouldn't make a prediction on an upcoming conversation between the two leaders. — PolitiTweet.org

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On what the US's current assessment is on a Russian cyber attack on the US homeland, Psaki said they're focused right now on Russia's potential military actions but that more broadly, the US is "always preparing for any" cyber-related activity from a foreign country. — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden said there's "total unanimity" among European leaders on Russia. I asked Psaki how he can say that when Germany, for example, doesn't want to provide arms to Ukraine. Psaki said there's "united agreement" that should Russia invade, there will be "severe consequences." — PolitiTweet.org

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Jen Psaki says prior US assessment that Russian invasion could be imminent remains the case — “it remains imminent.” — PolitiTweet.org

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On the question of whether a Russian invasion of Ukraine is imminent, Jen Psaki begins: “No one can get into the mind of president Putin.” — PolitiTweet.org