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@Columbiajourn Master of Arts, Politics student • @Newsweek Special Correspondent • 2024 @NatPress Paul Miller Fellow • DM with tips or restaurant suggestions😁

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PERSONAL NEWS: I’ve moved from Washington, D.C. to New York City to begin @columbiajourn ’s Master of Arts, Politics program. I will be staying on with @Newsweek as a Special Correspondent. Thank you to everyone who made my time in the nation’s capital a worthwhile experience!
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Former GOP Attorney for Maricopa County Rick Romley spoke today in support of @CaptMarkKelly . “Masters has never served his county—not a day in his life,” Romley said.
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BREAKING: The Pentagon announced it will pay for the travel of servicemembers seeking abortions. In addition, other new guidelines focus on preserving privacy, protecting health care providers, ensuring access, and improving awareness of resources.
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Toward the end of his speech, @BernieSanders called for a ceasefire in Gaza, receiving thunderous applause as he made his exit.
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With U.S. officials signaling Kyiv to be on the brink of collapse, Russia could soon install a puppet government. When it does, Viktor Medvedchuk, whose daughter calls Putin "godfather," could be poised to take charge. My latest:
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"This policy looks to be in outright defiance of (America's) environmental goals," Rep @GerryConnolly told me. "I do not understand why we are allowing a Trump-selected, unqualified candidate to continue being Postmaster General" NEW from @jalensmall3 & I
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The markup on legislation to reform the Electoral Count Act will begin Tuesday September 27, per a press release from @SenAmyKlobuchar & @RoyBlunt
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I asked @CaptMarkKelly about this video: “As a young pilot in the United States Navy, I looked up to John McCain, and I continue to today,” he said. “The divisiveness we see from folks like my opponent Blake Masters and Kari Lake … That is a problem.”
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“We don’t have any McCain Republicans here do we? Well, get the the hell out!” - Kari Lake before she called McCain a loser and white nationalist Wendy Rogers a hero.
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Many moderate Democrats are standing and applauding as @netanyahu thanks former President Donald Trump for the Abraham Accords in his address to Congress.
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BREAKING: GOP Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio fails to clinch the speakership after 20 Republicans refused to offer their support My coverage of the vote for @Newsweek :
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NEW for @Newsweek : Democrats believe they're winning the border war. Senators tell me the dynamics have changed since Republicans blocked the bipartisan border deal, with Biden's SOTU comments serving as a testament.
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Reaction to McCarthy’s ousting from @SenatorRomney : “One thing it shows us is that President Trump abandoned Kevin McCarthy. He didn’t come to his support. Had he come down hard, I presume Congressman Gaetz and others would have would have followed suit.”
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"With all due respect Madame Secretary, that's utter nonsense," @HawleyMO said in response to Secretary Granholm pinning gas prices on Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. My @Newsweek article recapping their debate over the causes of rising gas prices:
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Intense exchange between Granholm and @HawleyMO over the prices of gasoline. Story to come...
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The Dow dropped 500 points in wake of the potential collapse of China's second largest property developer Evergrande. Experts remain split on whether Beijing will bail the company out.
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Democratic Leader @hakeemjeffries spoke-out after Rep. Jim Jordan’s failed Speaker vote, calling on “traditional Republicans” to find a bipartisan solution: “There are a whole host of other Republicans who are respected on our side of the aisle — Jim Jordan is not one of them.”
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I don't tweet about it much, but along with covering Congress, I also cover my employer @Newsweek and the entities around it. A new investigation with @NaveedAJamali looks at the violations and probes surrounding the Christian school tied to NW ownership.
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"I don't know why I should really care what [Senate Republicans] think about all this when we've got a job here in the House to do with the majority to try to get somewhere," @RepChipRoy told me.
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NEW story today for @newsweek on GOP divisions over raising the debt ceiling. While Senate Republicans emphasize the need to act, members in the House say they won't "blink" on the issue till Biden does.
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Another thing to note about the newly independent @SenatorSinema is that she votes in line with President Biden 93% of the time. There are 5 Senators on the Democratic side who vote in line with the president less often.
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The three commanders who sat before the Senate Committee on Armed Services made clear Biden wanted out of Afghanistan. When it came to executing this plan, optimism around the Afghan government's ability to sustain itself came in the way.
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Come see "Hamilton" starring Jarod Kline as Alexander Hamilton, and me as Aaron Burr @HamiltonMusical
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Arizona’s two senators took it to Republicans today, accusing them of prioritizing politics after the GOP killed a bipartisan border security deal. "Yesterday and today are, after January 6, the two worst days I've seen here,” @SenMarkKelly told me.
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As some 7,000 U.S. citizens have signed up to join Ukraine's foreign fighter unit, the Marine Crops issues a new order barring their members from traveling to the country. My latest for @Newsweek with @ShaolinTom & @NaveedAJamali :
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If you say middle school was a good time for you I automatically question you as a person
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In 2020, former President Trump issued an executive order that would have made it easier to fire some 50,000 federal employees. I spoke with Rep. @GerryConnolly about his bill to bar such an effort which is set to receive a vote this week.
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NEW w/ @NaveedAJamali : California's U.S. Attorney's Office is investigating a criminal case against Olivet University and could file charges "soon." Olivet — an evangelical school — faces human trafficking allegations levied by former students.
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As President Biden negotiates with Speaker McCarthy on a deal to raise the debt ceiling and lower the national debt, senators on the left, including @BernieSanders , tell me that deal should include tax hikes on the rich. My latest for @Newsweek :
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Today I presented my poster at @MaxwellSU for my research project on how to increase the support of #LocalNews groups so they can stay sustainable | #JournalismMatters @MaxwellCitizen @sgadarian @gregmunno
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Money originally designated for the Trump Wall will now go toward environmental cleanup as well as fixing nonfunctioning gates and small patches in the current wall. NEW for @Newsweek :
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NEW: @SenWarren tells me Biden's New Hampshire write-in victory shows Democrats are energized around their presumptive 2024 candidate. "It's pretty remarkable, just from a logistical point of view, what a good night Joe Biden had," Warren said.
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I’m in Savannah’s Monterey Square this morning where local Georgians are speaking about their support for @ReverendWarnock . Highlights below:
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Republicans threw in the towel today on Cobgressman Jim Jordan’s speakership today, voting 112-86 to end his candidacy. "I think it's a high point," Rep. @MikeKellyPA told me.
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Trump's campaign paid $4.3 million to organizers of the Jan. 6 rallies that proceeded the Insurrection. The campaign's full involvement in the planning process may never be known. Sharing findings gathered by @OpenSecretsDC in my article for @Newsweek :
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Not only did Trump lie about his finances, but by taking out a foreign-backed loan, he may have violated a Constitutional provision. NEW for @Newsweek :
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After Mormon leaders urged churchgoers to get vaccinated last month, vaccination rates jumped in the state of Utah—that lasted one week. As the current rate continues to fall, some are pointing toward those in the church who perpetuate conspiracies.
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ICYMI: I profiled young, conservative intellectual leaders who are pushing the Republican Party away from its hawkish stance on world affairs to focus squarely on countering China. In this week’s print edition of @Newsweek , meet “The Prioritzers.”
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BREAKING: The Inflation Reduction Act passes the House, sending the largest climate spending bill in U.S. history to Biden’s desk. "It's time to usher in a new era of climate action—one that prioritizes our planet and our people,” @RepRoKhanna told me.
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NEW: A whistleblower who alerted officials to the call that resulted in Trump's first impeachment retires from the Army today. His supporters believe he deserves an honor that only Biden can deliver, yet so far the White House has declined to answer.
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BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy has been removed as speaker following a historic 216-210 vote that saw Republicans turn against their leader.
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EXCLUSIVE: Democratic Senate candidate @DebbieforFL is launching a new Spanish language ad campaign that likens her GOP opponent, Senator Rick Scott, to a dictator.
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NEW: I spoke with @SenatorWicker and @RepDonBacon about a top general's recent prediction that the U.S. could war with China by 2025 "I liked what he had to say," Bacon said. "I wish the guy on Pearl Harbor in 1941 would have said something like that."
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ISIS has divided the Taliban before. If it convinces Taliban members on the fringe to carry out acts of terror, the group's international legitimacy could be put in further jeopardy. My latest for @Newsweek :
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BREAKING: The House voted 218-208 against tabling a motion to vacate the speakership, setting the stage for Kevin McCarthy to be removed as speaker.
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NEW: Speaker Mike Johnson has opposed Ukraine aid in the past. Nonetheless, GOP Senators are putting up a united front on funding both Ukraine and Israel. "I think if we put them together, we probably have a better opportunity," @SenThomTillis told me.
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NEW: Responding to this month’s decrease in Texas border crossings, @RepTonyGonzales told me Cartels could be working to sway the situation ahead of election season. “I suspect, for the next couple of months, everything will be cleaned up a little bit.”
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"We do see countries such as Russia and China building up their infrastructure in the north ... at a very advanced rate." Reporting on NORAD's air drills in the arctic with @NaveedAJamali for @Newsweek :
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NEW: I spoke to @katieporteroc about her campaign for the U.S. Senate and what she'd prioritize should she win. The California lawmaker warned the cost of housing could be America's next crisis and said she'd focus on protecting U.S. consumers.
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Recently elected @RepPatRyanNY won a tight NY race campaigning on abortion rights. He's recently acted on his commitments, introducing a bill to ensure access to abortion medication through telehealth providers. I spoke with Ryan about that bill:
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Despite increasing tensions with China and Russia, the United States relies heavily on both powers for the minerals it needs to produce its own weaponry. I interviewed @SenJoniErnst about her work reaching across the political aisle to address this issue:
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NEW: @SenSanders provided me his reaction to Republicans criticizing Biden's student loan forgiveness plan that's estimated to cost $400 billion over 30 years. "Republicans felt just fine about massive tax breaks for the rich and large corporations."
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Excited to share that after 9 months of working as a staff writer under Newsweek's breaking news unit, I am now joining its National Security & Foreign Policy team as a general assignment reporter. DCers in the Nat Sec community—My DMs are open 😁
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NEW: With the debt default date nearing, lawmakers are urging Biden to consider raising the limit himself under the 14 Amendment. "My preference is bipartisan action, but I think it is a matter of existential economic survival," @SenBlumenthal told me.
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NEW with @NaveedAJamali 👇🏻
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Trump 'directed,' 'motivated,' January 6 riot: retired Gen. Russel Honoré
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Raising taxes on the wealthy should be part of debt ceiling negotiations, @SenSherrodBrown told me. “Republicans, they're always looking out to give rich people tax cuts—That's who they are.”
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BREAKING: Comgressman Jim Jordan loses a second bid for Speaker in a 212-199-22 that saw even more Republican defections than yesterdays. My coverage for @Newsweek :
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Senators @JohnCornyn , @JeffMerkley , @TTuberville and Representatives @RoKhanna and @RepBuddyCarter join @ParisHilton in promoting the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
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I just received my Congressional press credentials! If anyone on the Hill wants to connect, my DMs are very much open 😁
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Today marks newly appointed California Senator @LaphonzaB ’s first full day in office. “She’s the greatest already,” @SenSchumer says of Butler.
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Everyone is low-key competitive of how busy they are. We know y’all really just stayed in the library to post that 2:00 am snap
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to strip funding from schools that required masking. Democrats are calling for a federal investigation into that effort. "We're pushing back to ensure that he doesn't get away with it," @RepDarrenSoto told me.
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NEW: While the nation has been busy debating government vaccine passports, private companies have rolled out ones of their own. And these passes can share your COVID-19 data. My latest for @Newsweek in collaboration with @palomagreenn :
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I asked @SenSanders about debt limit negotiations: “Before you cut programs for the elderly, the children, and the poor, you've got to ask the wealthiest people … to start paying their fair share of taxes,” he said. “If revenue is off of the table, that is totally absurd.”
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I went through the public financial transaction reports for all 100 senators. Here're the lawmakers who traded stock in 2021:
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For Vice President @KamalaHarris , winning the 2024 election is not only about uniting Democrats at this week’s convention, but it’s also about uniting college- and non-college-educated voters. My latest on politics of the “diploma divide” for @Newsweek :
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It's super awk when someone thinks their dog is cute but it's low-key ugly and you just gotta agree with them
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Get a girl who can do both 😏 @josieneville1
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NEW: @RepCicilline condemns @GOPLeader McCarthy's suggestion that the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago was motivated by politics. "The search was overseen by an FBI director that was appointed by former President Trump," Cicilline told @Newsweek .
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Sometimes I wish I could pull off the chill guy aesthetic, but then I remember I'm just too petty
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If Ukraine falls, Russia will aim to dismantle its democratic values and freedoms, placing the country's LGBTQ+ population at severe risk. I spoke with Congressman @davidcicilline about the threats they face and what the U.S. must do to help:
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NEW: The Pentagon announced an additional $1.1 billion in security assistance for Ukraine. Funds will go toward rocket systems, armored vehicles, radars, and more.
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NEW: @SenWarren discusses with me her view on U.S. national security and priorities heading into 2023, stressing that a secure America is one that aims for a higher moral authority. Read online and in this week's print edition of @Newsweek magazine:
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Me: Hi 90% of college kids: Omg I was in the library till 4 AM LAST NIGHT!!!! AHHHH, I have so much homework!! I'm so busy! Acknowledge how busy I am!!!!!
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Rep. Lauren Underwood has won re-election in Illinois’ 14th district. Check out my piece for @TheProspect on how the issue of health care kept this historically Republican district Blue.
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It’s official -- we won! I’m so honored to continue to represent our community’s values in Congress. Thank you for all of your support.
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Speaking to reporters following today’s meeting between senators and the Biden campaign, @BernieSanders says, “Biden will win, and he may win pretty big.”
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Six protestors have disrupted the Senate Appropriations hearing on President Biden’s national security aid request for Ukraine and Israel. More appear poised to follow, screaming for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Don't trust people with their Snap user in their Insta bio
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This family of 13 lost their home after a vicious tropical storm in the eastern of the Congo. With one dollar equivalent to 1,970 Congolese Francs, a small donation would go a long way. Please retweet! #BlackLivesMatter
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✨Personal News✨ today marks my first day as a full-time staff writer at @Newsweek on the breaking news team. Prepare for a dense Twitter feed!
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Over the Trump administration's four-year rule, it made hundreds of changes to immigration forms. Application processing now takes six-times longer than it did in 2015, and the number of pending cases has grown by 85 percent. NEW for @Newsweek :
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News agencies reported that President Biden delayed the evacuation of Afghan refugees due to political concerns. "This is not true," a senior administration official told me. NEW for @Newsweek :
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Today marks the third week of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. 19 years ago, Bush launched his own invasion on Iraq—The U.S. won in three weeks. Comparing and contrasting the two wars for @Newsweek :
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These white and orange barricades have been placed around the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center since I was last here on Saturday.
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This morning @TheOtherMandela held a farm rally in Glenwood City, WI. “We won’t win this race based on how bad Ron Johnson is,” he told attendees. “This has to be about our values and our vision.”
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[THREAD]: California’s attorney general filed a lawsuit against Amazon alleging the company violates state antitrust laws by penalizing vendors that offer lower prices on other platforms. I asked CA's two U.S. Senators about their thoughts on the suit (1/3)
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Meet the woman who helped give over 500 children living in Tijuana's migrant encampment a consistent education. My latest for @Newsweek :
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This member of congress spent over $100,000 on luxury hotels and resorts in a year, according to a government watchdog. Read about other luxurious purchases he made with PAC donations in my latest for @Newsweek :
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NEW: The recent flurry of high-profile Republican retirements has some political observers wondering whether this trend is a silent admission that the GOP will lose its majority come 2024. "It is like a canary in the coal mine," one expert told me.
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As the migration surge continues, Border Patrol has relied on local police to keep things under control. But even with this help, the job remains a tough task. @RepTonyGonzales told me the answer lies in boosting funding for new hires and technology.
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With 50 votes secured, Democrats can now move forward on the Inflation Reduction Act, allowing them to pass the largest climate investments in U.S. history. I spoke to senators on both sides of the aisle about what this means for the energy economy.
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During today's congressional hearings with Big Oil, American companies Chevron and Exxon refused to follow their European counterparts BP and Shell in committing to curb petroleum production. Breaking down the Big Oil divide for @Newsweek :
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It’s so disturbing @SyracuseU has decided to serve suspension papers to @notagain_su protestors for simply refusing to leave an academic building at a school where they pay tens of thousands of dollars in tuition #FreeCrouseHinds #NotAgainSUsuspension #NotAgainSU
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NEW: Despite facing chatter that House Republicans would empower a temporary Speaker and two lost votes, Jim Jordan pressed on today with his unlikely bid to attain the gavel. "If you look at his wrestling record, he doesn't lose," @MikeKellyPA told me.
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Spent this morning with @CaptMarkKelly who rallied canvassers ahead of pre-Election Day door knocking. “We got about 34 hours to go in this endeavor, and if we continue to work hard, I’m very confident we’ll be successful,” Kelly said.
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INBOX: The Pentagon has approved and additional $400 million worth of assistance for Ukraine. Some top line funding items include, air defense systems, artillery rounds, and grenade launchers.
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Remember the days when every kid wanted to be him
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During today's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing @SenBlumenthal urged the Biden Administration to address the nation's dwindling Javelin missile supply by enacting Defense Production Act. Breaking down this request in my latest for @Newsweek :
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INBOX: @SenAlexPadilla and @RepDeborahRoss introduced a bill providing green card opportunities to Dreamers—individuals brought to the U.S. illegally as young children. “It’s about righting a moral wrong that’s a byproduct of our outdated immigration system,” Padilla says.
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As Speaker Johnson pushes an Israel-only aid bill, Republicans face growing pressure to oppose Ukraine aid. Most aren’t backing down: "The great majority of senators and members of the House support funding for Ukraine and Israel," @SenatorRomney told me.
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