Manu Raju

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At meeting, McCarthy defended his leaked remarks as saying they had to discuss every scenario — and tapes only included a portion of his comments and don’t have full context, per several sources. He contended it is a distraction and an attempt to divide them. He got a standing O — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Redistrict: We’re down to two possible outcomes of 2022 redistricting: a partisan wash or a modest GOP gain, depending on the final rul… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NatashaBertrand: Major breaking news, confirmed by Reed’s family just now. “Today, our prayers have been answered and Trevor is safely… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MZanona: The House Freedom Caucus did not discuss Kevin McCarthy at their weekly meeting last night, per source, even tho some group me… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CNN: Former White House Coronavirus Response Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx discusses her criticisms of former President Trump… — PolitiTweet.org

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Tucker Carlson going after McCarthy and says “unless conservatives get their act together right away,” GOP will be stuck with a Dem “puppet” as speaker. He cites McCarthy’s private comments: “Can’t they take their Twitter accounts away, too?” https://t.co/pPjqZau6CA — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @bresreports: New - @BennieGThompson says the Jan. 6 select committee will issue “another invitation” to @GOPLeader to testify before th… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @HotlineJosh: Clip n save: "McCarthy’s remarks represent one of the starkest acknowledgments from a Republican leader that the party’s… — PolitiTweet.org

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The lawmaker said Biden and the Democrats discussed the scope of such a plan — including whether it would include public and private institutions — but the White House made no commitment or specify a timeframe for taking such a step. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus did ask the president to forgive at least $10K in student loan debt, and Biden was “positive” about that idea but did not make a commitment, Rep. Nanette Barragan told me. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MZanona: Steve Scalise dodged our questions just now about the new NYT article that reports he raised concern about Matt Gaetz’s conduc… — PolitiTweet.org

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“Immediately after (Moore’s) comment was read aloud on the call, Mr. McCarthy expressed a wish that the big social media companies would ban some members of the Republican conference… ‘Can’t they take their Twitter accounts away, too?’” Mr. McCarthy asked https://t.co/ccltR9OPYp — PolitiTweet.org

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"Mr. Cawthorn was issued a citation for Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on City Property, which is a City of Charlotte Ordinance. Mr. Cawthorn was released, and the CMPD took possession of the firearm, which is normal procedure," the statement said. https://t.co/hWGmbbJGFv — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ryanobles: 🚨-> @CNN Exclusive: Meadows' texts reveal new details about the key role Rep. Scott Perry played in efforts to overturn elec… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @merica: Running against Washington is nothing new. Running against DC while your party controls the WH, Senate & House is something s… — PolitiTweet.org

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52-43, Senate confirms Lael Brainard to be vice chair of the Federal Reserve — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NatashaBertrand: Ukrainian officials say Russia may be trying to open a new front in the war in Moldova. "The Russian authorities at th… — PolitiTweet.org

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Rep. Cuellar, whose house was raided by the FBI in January, is getting a boost in his runoff from the No. 3 House Democrat, Jim Clyburn. Clyburn will be at a rally for Cuellar next week. — PolitiTweet.org

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After a two-week recess, senators in same place on covid aid. Republicans want an amendment targeting Biden plans to lift Title 42. Schumer opposes a vote on it. "We will need to have a Title 42 vote at some point here, and in all likelihood on the covid package," McConnell said — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked if he has confidence in Feinstein's ability to serve and if any Dems have approached him about their concerns, Schumer says he hasn't spoken to senators about her and would only say: "I've had a good number of discussions with Sen. Feinstein, and I'm keeping them to myself" — PolitiTweet.org

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"In many ways Twitter is a dark dark place, I hope it doesn't get any darker," Schumer says of Elon Musk — PolitiTweet.org

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Senate Dems and the WH will to have wait longer for Lisa Cook to be a member of the Federal Reserve board and Alvaro Bedoya to be chair of FTC. With Harris, Wyden and Murphy all out with covid, Dems won’t have the votes to confirm them in the 50-50 Senate — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MZanona: Andy Biggs, former Freedom Caucus chief, tells OAN the McCarthy NYT tapes are “problematic.” Biggs feels like he undermined/m… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @mj_lee: Breaking: Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for Covid, White House says. She is not considered a close contact… — PolitiTweet.org

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Problem again for Dems is that Sinema opposes raising the corporate rate; Manchin supports it. And no Rs will get behind a rate hike, so they are running into the same issues that derailed their efforts last year — PolitiTweet.org

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As Ds hope to revive Biden’s stalled agenda, Manchin says: “There’s not a Build Back Better revival. There’s not,” per @alizaslav. He held a bipartisan meeting yesterday to discuss energy and climate but any deal would need 60 votes since Manchin is skeptical about reconciliation — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NatashaBertrand: "Ukraine clearly believes that it can win. And so does everyone here," Sec def Lloyd Austin said today at Ramstein Air… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Kevinliptakcnn: Austin's assertion that US wants to 'weaken' Russia underlines Biden strategy shift w/ ⁦@NatashaBertrand⁩ ⁦@kylieatwo… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jdawsey1: And this was the masking debate during the heat of covid for Trump and his top advisers, per Jmart/Burns book. https://t.co/f… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @KFILE: At her hearing, Marjorie Greene called Capitol rioter Anthony Aguero "a distant friend," she has not spent much time with. But… — PolitiTweet.org