Manu Raju

Manu Raju @mkraju

Some Dem senators not commenting tonight — notably Sinema, whose office says she is reviewing the text, which is here: https://t.co/BfD19czzeq summary of the health: https://t.co/uXM4w3JgfH summary of tax plan: https://t.co/MCZFvdH5vc summary of energy https://t.co/JDSPM9dPXY — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Progressives signal support for Manchin-Schumer deal. Jayapal: “If it’s all true, and the language reflects what the toplines really are, it’s a huge victory for the American people.” But NE House Dems who have demanded SALT for a deal still reviewing it https://t.co/ucsXqzClzx — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

RT @TheLeadCNN: Democratic lawmakers ramp-up the pressure on Attorney General Merrick Garland to prosecute Trump if the Justice Department’… — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Here are the details: https://t.co/6KWYts7KGu — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

“This bill will cut the inflation taxes Americans are paying, lower the cost of health insurance and prescription drugs, and ensure our country invests in the energy security and climate change solutions we need,” he said. https://t.co/S2hUGTGXc3 — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

In big boost for Dems, Manchin says he has a deal with Schumer on an energy and health care bill. Assuming the bill is cleared by the parliamentarian to be approved along straight party lines in reconciliation, Senate Democrats may be able to get this bill approved by next week. — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson is cooperating with the Justice Department’s criminal investigation, source tells @evanperez — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Several Republicans are not saying where they will come down on the same same-sex marriage bill until there's a vote, even as bill sponsors believe they are close to 60 votes. With August recess coming up, the issue is likely get punted until September https://t.co/70aV0644AZ — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Hawley says he will object efforts by Democrats to confirm a number of Pentagon nominees. He has been objecting to quickly confirming nominees for months over his calls for Austin to step down over handling Afghanistan withdrawal. Admin says nominees critical for nat security — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

RT @byHeatherLong: JUST IN: Fed Chair Powell says the US is NOT in a recession "I do not think the US is currently in a recession," he say… — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Big news -- US offers to exchange Viktor Bout, a convicted Russian arms trafficker, as part of a potential deal to secure the release of two Americans held by Russia, Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, per @kylieatwood @evanperez @jmhansler https://t.co/STnz2HlG0X — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is "actively working on" the issue of the missing Secret Service texts from Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, Chairman Gary Peters told me. "We're asking questions, engaging with the Secret Service and with the inspector general." — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Pelosi indicates there won't be votes on an assault weapons ban and police funding bills -- votes that Ds had hoped to campaign on to tout record on crime - but D divisions force her to shelve plans. Says House will pass chips bill and will return in August to pass reconciliation — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

64-33, Senate approves bill to provide more than $50 billion for semiconductor chip production amid shortfall, as well ad funding for science and research and other initiatives. The bill divided the GOP with McConnell in favor of it but more than half his conference opposed — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

"Personally, yes,” Mazie Hirono told me when asked if she believes DOJ should prosecute Trump. Blumenthal: "An investigation is well warranted and there ought to be serious consideration for prosecution.” Lindsey Graham: "I don’t see anything to prosecute him over.” — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

A US Capitol Police Officer told Jan. 6 committee that Josh Hawley "riled up" the crowd before the riot began. Critics say he gave false hope to the rioters that the results could be overturned. Asked Hawley about J6 revelations: "I don't regret anything I did that day." https://t.co/8QYBWVAJIC — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Vulnerable Dems had hoped for some messaging bills to talk about during August recess but a divided caucus forces leadership to shelve the plans — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Former Sen. Pat Roberts, back in the Senate today for an event, told me about his retirement: “My sentence was commuted and I feel pretty good about it.” — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

A big shakeup in the Dem race to replace Ron Johnson — Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry ends his bid. It’s now between Mandela Barnes and Sarah Godlewski in #wisen https://t.co/SLqBeKpl4x — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Asked about video of him running away, Hawley said: “This is just an attempt to troll. ..I don't regret anything I did on that day. And the reason I'm being attacked by the January 6 committee is because I'm in their way, and the stand that I took is one…I won't back down from” — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Jan. 6 committee said a cop told them that Hawley’s fist pump riled up rioters. Asked Hawley just now if he regrets fist pump. “I don’t regret anything that I did that day.” He said: “And I want to thank — say thank you for all the help with my fundraising. It’s been tremendous.” — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

RT @jeffzeleny: President Biden has tested negative for Covid and will end his isolation in the White House residence, his doctor says, but… — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

RT @jaketapper: Latest moves suggest DOJ investigation of 2020 election is looking at conduct directly related to Trump and his closest all… — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

A number of GOP senators won’t say where they stand on same-sex marriage bill, but backers say they expect 60. “There are more,” Tillis said of GOP senators’ support. But a vote on this seems likely to wait til fall. https://t.co/nTSoE8Ea4M — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Even as population grew and vote-by-mail soared, Gibbs says: “If a President gets more votes the second time than they get the first time, you always win the election." (DCCC has spent $ propping him up.) Dem candidate says his claims are “dangerous." https://t.co/LuHsje79py — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

RT @MZanona: NEW: @GOPLeader told us tonight that he has encouraged Donald Trump to hold off on any announcing White House bid until after… — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Merrick Garland: "We will hold accountable anyone who is criminally responsible for attempting to interfere with the legitimate transfer of power from one administration to the next." https://t.co/JvneGCRjDq — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

Gibbs has not run a TV ad yet and raised a fraction of the money as Meijer, who has quietly gotten a boost from McCarthy, whose leadership PAC just dropped $10K to help Meijer. Meijer on Gibbs’ claims: “These fictions have consequences.” — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

RT @AnnieGrayerCNN: New video released by 1/6 committee shows Former Secretary of Defense testified that Trump never gave him a formal orde… — PolitiTweet.org

Manu Raju @mkraju

The two sides in the primary: Meijer says of Trump and Jan. 6: “I think that was a shameful dereliction of duty.” Gibbs won’t blame Trump supporters who were in the J6 mob for the violence. “The vast, vast majority of people behaved perfectly fine.” — PolitiTweet.org