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Biden, says of his comment that Putin shouldn’t be in power, that “nobody” believes they were talking about “taking down Putin. He says: “I was expressing my outrage at the behavior of this man … It was more of an aspiration that he shouldn’t be in power.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Dems say there’s a conflict and he should recuse from Jan. 6 cases. Durbin and Blumenthal said he should recuse. Blumenthal told us he believes Senate Judiciary should probe the matter, and added that judges should recuse if there’s even an appearance of a conflict — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked Josh Hawley about Ginni Thomas’ texts to Meadows seeking to overturn elections, and he said that it’s “kind of misogynistic” to suggest that her husband — Clarence Thomas — should recuse from Jan. 6 cases. He wouldn’t weigh in on her texts, noting she’s a “private citizen” — PolitiTweet.org

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House and Senate liberals are pushing back at Biden's request for an increase in defense spending. Bernie Sanders: "At a time when we are already spending more on the military than the next 11 countries combined, no we do not need a massive increase in the defense budget." — PolitiTweet.org

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A former federal prosecutor, who worked on sex crime cases, says Jackson’s handling of child porn cases was “consistent” with judges throughout the judiciary, per new letter shared by source. Says painting her as soft on sex crimes “lacks any appreciation” for complexity of cases https://t.co/j3lwNZuHjE — PolitiTweet.org

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"The illegality of the plan was obvious ... President Trump vigorously campaigned for the Vice President to single-handedly determine the results ... Every American ... knows that in a democracy, leaders are elected, not installed," the judge wrote https://t.co/ARUhARAb8D — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AnnieGrayerCNN: Wow. The judge in the John Eastman case says he agrees with the 1/6 Committee's arguments that Donald Trump and John Ea… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MattEganCNN: Covid fears are rocking the oil market as China's lockdown of Shanghai raises concerns about energy demand. Of course, d… — PolitiTweet.org

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas participated remotely at oral arguments on Monday, calling in with a series of questions from the phone, after missing arguments last week due to what a court spokesperson called an infection, reports @Arianedevogue — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jimsciutto: New: Ukrainian President Zelensky said he is ready to accept a neutral status as part of a peace deal with Russia but any a… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NatashaBertrand: Ukraine’s defense intelligence chief says of Putin: “There is reason to believe that he is considering a 'Korean' scen… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CNN: Chris Rock will not be pressing charges against Will Smith following their onstage altercation at this year's Oscars, the Los Ange… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ReutersShowbiz: Will Smith hits at Chris Rock after Rock made a comment about Jada Pinkett Smith on stage during the 94th #Oscars https… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @andyjamesdalton: Very tense scene inside the Oscars. The audience laughed when Will Smith walked up and slapped Chris rock after a "G.I… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @davidmackau: UNCENSORED WILL SMITH FOOTAGE AS SHOWN ON AUSTRALIAN TV https://t.co/NcRfdjWxqe — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ryanobles: Updates throughout this piece with new info: *The committee believes Scavino was monitoring sites discussing violence pre 1/… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kaitlancollins: "No," President Biden tells reporters tonight when asked if he was calling for regime change when he said in Warsaw, "F… — PolitiTweet.org

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“Horrendous gaffe,” Jim Risch, ranking Republican on Senate Foreign Relations says to @DanaBashCNN on @CNNSotu of Biden’s final line on Putin yesterday . “Please Mr. President, stay on script.” He says that rest of the speech was “good.” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Kevinliptakcnn: At nearly the same moment President Biden declared him a “butcher,” Vladimir Putin’s missiles began falling in 250 mile… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jimsciutto: New: Ukrainian counterattack 63 miles NW of Mariupol has led to recapture of two villages from Russian forces, says Zaporiz… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kaitlancollins: “The President’s point was Putin cannot be allowed to exercise power over his neighbors or the region. He was not discu… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Kevinliptakcnn: Tony Blinken, March 6: "For us, it's not about regime change." Jen Psaki, March 3: "We are not advocating for...regime… — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden in Poland: “For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power," he said of Putin — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kaitlancollins: The mayor of Lviv says a Russian strike has hit an an industrial facility used for fuel storage, which is now burning a… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NatashaBertrand: New: Biden will attend a meeting today with Ukranian officials as he completes his visit to Poland. The White House sa… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @InsidePolitics: The latest from Ukraine: Is Putin downsizing his ambitions? Plus Biden's leadership moment, the GOP effort to discredit… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Jordanfabian: President Biden meets with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba and Defense Minister Reznikov in Warsaw. The press was onl… — PolitiTweet.org

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“Judge Jackson is an extraordinary person with an extraordinary American story. We both love this country, but we disagree on judicial philosophy and I am sadly unable to vote for this confirmation,” Sasse says — PolitiTweet.org

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GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says he’s a NO on confirmation of Judge Jackson. That is another sign that the committee is likely to deadlock 11-11. The nomination would still advance to the floor if there were a tie vote. — PolitiTweet.org

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Amid calls for Clarence Thomas’ recusal over his wife’s texts to Meadows, McConnell defends the justice: “Justice Thomas is a great American and an outstanding Justice. I have total confidence in his brilliance and impartiality in every aspect of the work of the Court.” — PolitiTweet.org