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McCarthy meant Biden won’t stand up “to” Putin, aide notes. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alizaslav: A GOP aide in Romney's office says he voted against Sen. Rand Paul’s measure to repeal travel mask mandates because, as he h… — PolitiTweet.org

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After attacking Biden for “weakness,” McCarthy says of the president: “He won’t stand up for Putin” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @PoliticsPA: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mehmet Oz said today that he would forego certain security clearances that are provided to… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alizaslav: The Senate passed a symbolic resolution tonight condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin for committing atrocities, inclu… — PolitiTweet.org

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57-40, the Senate votes to approve resolution to overturn travel mask mandates. Dems who voted YES Bennet (up for re-elect) Cortez Masto (up for re-elect) Hassan (up for re-elect) Kelly (up for re-elect) Manchin Rosen Sinema Tester Romney voted NO — PolitiTweet.org

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Lindsey Graham, who met for 15 minutes with Jackson today, told me she was "very nice," but he was mum about whether he's open to backing her.(He voted for her for DC Circuit.) Tim Scott said of Jackson: 'I will make my evaluation based on her record and after I meet with her." — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. Lindsey Graham says he hopes his resolution — to back a probe of war crimes against Putin and top Russian officials — passes the Senate tomorrow. He is also introducing a resolution tomorrow to call on the administration to facilitate the transfer of MiG-29s to Ukraine — PolitiTweet.org

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14 Republicans vote with Democrats to confirm Shalanda Young, who will now become the first Black woman to lead White House OMB. Burr Cassidy Collins Cramer Graham Grassley Hoeven Hyde-Smith Kennedy Murkowski Shelby Sullivan Wicker Blunt — PolitiTweet.org

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Talks between Dems and GOP over stripping Russia of its trade status have yet to lead to an agreement as the two sides are still haggling over the bill language. Pelosi promised to pass the bill in the House this week. But a bipartisan deal would ease its passage in the Senate. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sherrod Brown, Senate Banking chairman: “Republicans engaged in a disingenuous smear campaign, distorting Ms. Raskin’s views beyond recognition and made unsubstantiated attacks on her character. Committee Democrats were united, and we did our jobs.” (Manchin not on the committee) — PolitiTweet.org

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McConnell signals that GOP still undecided on trying to force administration’s hand on Ukraine fighter jet issue. Asked him if getting MiGs to Ukraine is an issue he’ll insist on getting into legislation, and he said “exactly how to make that happen is still under discussion.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Sarah Bloom Raskin’s nomination falls victim to unified GOP opposition and Manchin in 50-50 Senate. GOP had boycotted committee vote in order to deny quorum for slate of Fed nominees. With nominations stalled, Manchin announced his opposition, forcing her to withdraw a day later — PolitiTweet.org

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Senate quickly passes a bill that many in Congress have long sought. House would need to act as well — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kaitlancollins: The White House isn’t yet confirming President Biden will also visit Poland next week, but multiple officials say that… — PolitiTweet.org

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Shelley Moore Capito, the West Virginia Republican, told me that after meeting with Judge Jackson she is undecided on how she will vote. Said she is mostly concerned on how Jackson might rule on regulatory issues, and notes Jackson told her she’s ruled on both sides of the issue — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @seungminkim: “Unruly crowd,” ⁦@LindseyGrahamSC⁩ says of the press, gathered for a photo op for his meeting with Jackson https://t.co/yQ… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kylieatwood: The Biden admin targeted 11 Russian military leaders – some of whom have been involved in suppressing Russian protestors a… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CNN: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a standing ovation as he appeared before Canada’s parliament. Hear Canadian Prime… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @oliverdarcy: "He was profoundly committed to telling the story and his bravery, professionalism and work ethic were renowned among jour… — PolitiTweet.org

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CNN: A lawyer for the Russian television editor who held up an anti-war sign during a live broadcast on Monday still does not know where she is   Dmitry Zakhvatov has been trying to locate Channel One editor Marina Ovsyannikova since her protest on Monday, he told @murphy — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @KatieBoLillis: https://t.co/CP2643aSwe — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NatashaBertrand: EU Finance Ministers formally approved this morning a 4th package of sanctions targeting ~600 Russians, as well as a n… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kylieatwood: The war in Ukraine is likely to be over by early May when Russia runs out of resources to attack its neighbour, Oleksiy Ar… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NatashaBertrand: ! US officials have discovered that Russia is using decoy missiles "that trick air-defense radars and fool heat-seekin… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jimsciutto: Truly remarkable stand given current threat to Kyiv: Polish PM Morawiecki, Dep PM Kaczyński and Czech PM Petr Fiala and Sl… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JaneFerguson5: This war is incredibly tough to cover as a field reporter - unlike any I have seen or experienced before, and many colle… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alizaslav: Republican Sen. Rand Paul says he wants changes to Sen. Lindsey Graham’s resolution backing a probe into Russian war crimes,… — PolitiTweet.org

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Murkowski and Collins are both opposed to advancing Sarah Bloom Raskin to Fed board, likely dooming any chance she has of getting confirmed after Manchin said he is opposed to her nomination. “I think she’s clearly a flawed nominee,” Murkowksi said. Brown says Ds “not giving up” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NatashaBertrand: NEW: Among the assistance Russia has requested from China is food for troops. Specifically, the non-perishable militar… — PolitiTweet.org