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5 months

Message from senior GOP aide: “If we lose the Israel vote after losing Mayorkas impeachment: VACATE.” 👀

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Another House GOP staffer tells me “Comer and staff botched this bad.” Tells me the information presented by Republicans has been “confusing” and Democrats are “on message.” “How can you not be better prepared for this?”

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NEW: Fallout from Comer shooting down Hunter's offer to testify. w/ @amieparnes Even some Republicans think Comer should take Hunter up on his offer. "This is literally what we’ve been barking about for a year now," a senior House GOP aide told me.

Hunter Biden Team to GOP: 'Be Careful What You Ask For'

The president's son's lawyers are criticizing the GOP for for rejecting Hunter Biden's offer to publicly testify in Joe Biden's impeachment inquiry

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NEW: Republicans are deeply frustrated with Comer’s management of the Biden impeachment probe. “A parade of embarrassments,” one GOP lawmaker called it. “I don’t know how Republicans impeach ... based on his clueless investigation,” another source said.

Republicans Turn on Their Impeachment Chairman: 'Parade of Embarrassments’ (Exclusive)

One Trump ally told The Messenger 'the base is starting to get more and more frustrated' with Comer

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2 years

Is this a Grand Theft Auto graphic?

Democratic Governors

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2 years

Our favorite part of 2022? Electing and reelecting 18 incredible Democratic governors. 😍

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@NotJosephGarcia The wind turbine equivalent of unplugging and plugging it back in

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NEW: Joseph Langston, a former business associate of James Biden, told impeachment investigators today that Joe Biden was not involved in and did not profit from he and James Biden's business affairs, per source familiar. He hasn't spoken to Joe Biden in more than 15 years.

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3 months

The Speaker does NOT have to be a member of the House

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9 months

At least 40 pizzas being wheeled into the Capitol. We’re doomed.

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NEW: Kevin Morris told investigators today that he never sought favors from the White House or the Biden camp for his ~$5 million loan to Hunter Biden. 'I just, for the life of me, cannot figure out what we’re doing here,' one top Democrat told me

Hunter Biden Friend Tells Congress He Never Sought Favors for Loans to First Son

Kevin Morris told investigators he loaned Hunter Biden around $5 million, a source familiar with the interview told The Messenger

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Rep. Dan Bishop just told Charlie Kirk that Jim Jordan is the only candidate who can get to 217 votes in the speaker’s race.

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Scooplet: Federal law enforcement repeatedly warned lawmakers to not reveal the information contained in the FD-1023 form released by Chuck Grassley yesterday. The FBI told lawmakers the info could get sources “physically harmed or even killed.”

FBI Warned Congress Against Releasing Document Alleging Biden Bribery (Exclusive)

'We have repeatedly explained to Congress, in correspondence and in briefings, how critical it is to keep this source information confidential,' the FBI tells The Messenger

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2 years

NEW: Sen. John Cornyn is a NO on the Respect for Marriage Act that the Senate will vote on tomorrow, which will codify marriage equality. @TexasTribune Senators announced a deal yesterday that is expected to give the bill a veto-proof, 60 vote majority.

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Newsy: Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., told a small group of reporters this morning that there are "probably not" high crimes or misdemeanors that Joe Biden has committed. But he still plans to vote to authorize the impeachment inquiry.

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These “MAGA Mike” flyers have started popping up around the Capitol, per a source.

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9 months

Scoop: Sources in the orbit of Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson tell me those around them would work to crush a speaker campaign by Tom Emmer. The rift between Emmer and the right wing establishment run deep. Read more:

Trump World Vows to Tank a Speaker Bid From House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Exclusive)

'An Emmer speakership is something that won’t go over well in our circles,' one source close to Trump told The Messenger

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4 months

Katie Britt says Republicans support "nationwide" protections for IVF. But just last week GOP lawmakers blocked a bill that would codify federal IVF protections.

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6 months

Imagine being a senior House appropriator and also being this dripped out

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4 months

🚨NEWS: I’m joining @axios • The big picture: I’m going to cover the Senate as part of our expanding Capitol Hill team • Thank you: to all of my former colleagues and editors at The Messenger • BE SMART: add me to your press lists stephen.neukam @axios .com

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2 months

If the group chat ever leaks, this is how I expect the boys to go to bat for me

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Gov. Burgum calls hush money trial a "sham trial" and a "scam trial."

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Scooplet: A Hunter Biden business associate testifying today told Congress in May that he has no information about wrongdoing by the president, per letter I obtained. “He has had no professional contact or communication with President Biden at any time."

Hunter Biden Associate Has 'No Information' on Wrongdoing by the President

Hunter Biden's associate had 'no professional contact or communication with President Biden at any time,' his lawyers wrote in a letter obtained by The Messenger

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1 year

Nightmare blunt rotation

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1 year

choose your fighter

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NEW: It's lucrative being the Biden investigator. Comer has used the impeachment probe to bring in record campaign cash, sending emails asking donors to "DEFEND COMER" A GOP campaign operative said Comer may eye a run for Senate or Kentucky governor.

Rep. Comer Rakes in Campaign Cash as Top Biden Impeachment Investigator

James Comer, R-Ky.

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8 months

"You look like a smurf," Comer says to Moskowitz

Aaron Rupar

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8 months

"That is bullshit" -- an angry James Comer just profanely denied reports that he loaned his brother during a House hearing. @JaredEMoskowitz fired back, "your word means nothing Mr. Chairman ... perhaps you should sit maybe for a deposition." (1/2)

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Scooplet: Trump allies are warning Tim Scott's team to stop pitching around oppo on Elise Stefanik, per over half a dozen sources. "We are trying to close down a primary and we have people passing opposition research around," one source close to Trump

Trump World Warns Aspiring VP Picks to Stop Dishing Dirt on Each Other (Exclusive)

Tim Scott's political operation has been shopping around opposition on Elise Stefanik, over half a dozen sources tell The Messenger

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Dude the WH seems lit

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bring a 6 pack and you got yourself a party

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Scooplet: Citing my reporting, Democrats are calling on Republicans to issue fresh subpoenas for Trump's business records. Dems also demand an investigation into how the probe of Trump's foreign profits was upended last year

Top Democrat Demands GOP Subpoena Trump Business Records (Exclusive)

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md.

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NEW: Arizona Republican Kari Lake comes out against Arizona abortion ban. "I oppose today's ruling, and I am calling on Katie Hobbs and the State Legislature to come up with an immediate common sense solution that Arizonans can support."

Kari Lake disavows Arizona abortion ban ruling

Lake's opposition makes clear how painful of an issue abortion has become for Republicans.

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Scoop: Democrat Lucas Kunce, Josh Hawley’s challenger, raked in over $2.25 million in the Q1. The race has flown under the radar, but could be more competitive with abortion initiatives likely to be on the ballot. He’s raised $7.6 million so far.

Josh Hawley's Missouri Senate challenger bags strong fundraising quarter

A push to get an abortion measure on the ballot could make the state more competitive.

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Scoop: Trump and Republicans plotting 2025 prosecution of Bidens. Trump sources say a second administration should prosecute Biden family members based on the findings of GOP impeachment probe. GOP argues federal charges against Trump set precedent.

Scoop: Trump, GOP plot 2025 criminal probe of Bidens

Trump has said retribution against his enemies would be a central theme of his administration if he wins in November.

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Scoop: House GOP is investigating the D.C. AG's probe into Leonard Leo, the head of the Federalist Society and architect of the SCOTUS conservative supermajority. Jordan and Comer slammed the probe into Leo's nonprofits as "politically motivated."

House Republicans Investigating DC Probe of Federalist Society Chief (Exclusive)

House GOP chairmen say DC attorney general's probe of conservative legal activist Leonard Leo is 'politically motivated'

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Britt was prepped for the speech by Katie Walsh, a former Trump White House deputy chief of staff, and Mike Shields, a former Republican National Committee chief of staff, I’m told.

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NEW: Trump allies tell me Katie Britt’s SOTU response was a key opening salvo into a top campaign focus — appealing to women voters. “If you could tell me there was one demographic we could target, it would be women,” one source close to Trump told me.

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Scoop: A group of Black House Dems are endorsing Angela Alsobrooks’ MD Senate campaign. Comes days after David Trone, her Dem opponent, apologized for using a racial slur in a House hearing. Endorsers include Barbara Lee, Gregory Meeks

Black House Democrats endorse in Maryland Senate race after racial slur

Five Black House Democrats are endorsing Maryland Democrat Angela Alsobrooks.

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Scooplet: Ted Cruz is leading a bipartisan group of senators in asking the president to establish deeper ties with democratic countries in South America, Central America and the Caribbean. It is a move to combat the growing influence of China and Russia.

Sen. Cruz Leads Bipartisan Effort to Combat China's Influence Over Americas (Exclusive)

The resolution, first shared with The Messenger, calls on the U.S.

themessenger.com

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6 months

Source: Hunter Biden art dealer Georges Bergès told House investigators that he never had any contact with the White House at all, including about the sale of Hunter’s art work. Bergès also said he never told Hunter Biden who any of his buyers were.

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2 months

If you gave me $60 million I would simply not spend it trying to get to the Senate

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10 months

In 2019, Kevin McCarthy blasted Nancy Pelosi and Democrats for opening an impeachment inquiry into President Trump without a full House vote, asking her to suspend the probe. Now, he is opening an impeachment probe into President Biden without a House vote.

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Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith tweets, then deletes, that he welcomes Hunter Biden’s offer to testify at a public hearing. James Comer and Jim Jordan have insisted that he appear for a deposition first. 👀👀👀

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8 months

Me and the boys defending ourselves when the group chat leaks

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NEW: Statement from Abbe Lowell, Hunter Biden’s attorney. “If Hunter’s last name was anything other than Biden, the charges in Delaware, and now California, would not have been brought.”

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9 months

Happy Saturday from Capitol Hill

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6 months

🚨🚨 Hunter Biden just showed up for his contempt hearing in front of the Oversight Committee

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NEW: Senate Democrats in swing states don’t agree with the polls that show Biden down in battlegrounds, either. Top Dems tell us the polls don’t reflect reality, with Biden is down in almost every swing state in recent polling. More w/ @StefWKight

Senate Democrats don't believe Biden's bad polls, either

"No, I do not think that they are accurate," Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said.

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Scoop: Kari Lake raised $4.1 million to start 2024. It’s one of the best numbers for a GOP challenger this year. But Ruben Gallego raised $7.5 million.

Arizona Senate: Kari Lake bags $4.1 million in fundraising to start 2024

The fundraising haul is one of the best for a Republican challenger this cycle.

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NEW: Trump allies tell me Katie Britt’s SOTU response was a key opening salvo into a top campaign focus — appealing to women voters. “If you could tell me there was one demographic we could target, it would be women,” one source close to Trump told me.

Trump allies defend Katie Britt's widely mocked State of the Union response

"If you're upset that Biden yelled and she spoke softly, you are missing the point."

www.axios.com

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8 months

The idea of a joint speakership between Kevin McCarthy and Jim Jordan is currently being floated, I can confirm.

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👀 Rep. Dan Bishop, running for Attorney General in North Carolina, on radio about the Trump conviction: “It’s as bad as it was in Alabama in 1950 if a person happened to be Black in order to get justice.”

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2 years

NEW: @tedcruz threatened DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with “grounds for impeachment” in a letter ripping his record on immigration. It’s not the first time the influential GOP lawmaker has floated the idea of impeaching the secretary. @TexasTribune

Ted Cruz warns DHS secretary he could be impeached over rise in migra…

Cruz and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accusing him of “gross dereliction of duty.” Mayorkas has been a consistent target of c…

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This Mayorkas vote was seen as a relatively simple way for GOP to hold White House’s feet to the fire on border security. Last week it seemed like a slam dunk in convos I had with R’s. A huge failure for House GOP leadership here.

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Of course, the impeachment inquiry has not turned up evidence of criminal wrongdoing by the president. Dems argue that if there were crimes committed, Republicans would impeach.

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna yells out "damn right!" when Aguilar says Johnson was one of the architects of the legal argument to overturn the 2020 election.

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🚨 House Judiciary Committee just approved a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. Next up is a possible floor vote, which could be as early as next week.

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2 years

All of the news orgs that immediately ran with the story about Ted Cruz's daughter need to sort of reevaluate what they're doing and why they're doing it

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9 months

“This is a Murder/Suicide. Jordan took out Scalise but killed himself in the process.” - Senior GOP aide tells me

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8 months

We @TheMessenger reported this payment last week. And bank records suggest it was payback for a short term loan that Joe Biden gave to his brother.

Oversight Committee

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🚨 BREAKING 🚨 We’ve followed the money and identified how Joe Biden received $40,000 in laundered 🇨🇳 China money. @RepJamesComer lays out the money trail. 👇

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When asked whether he was interested in the speakership, Jim Jordan's spokesperson replied: "That will be a decision for the conference." Jordan has previously said he wasn't interested in the job.

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9 months

When the group chat leaks:

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4 months

Huuuuugge night for the Scarlet Oak customer base

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🚨AP calls Washington, DC for NIKKI HALEY Her first contest to win

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Per source with direct knowledge, Hunter Biden said today that he was high or drunk when he sent the ‘sitting here with my father’ WhatsApp message, sent it to the wrong recipient, and is now embarrassed by the message. He confirmed that his dad was not sitting next to him.

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Now that Hunter Biden is testifying I think this text message deserves a bit of an explanation. "I am sitting here waiting for the call with my father," he texted a Chinese business associate in 2017. Images from his laptop place him with Joe on the same day he sent this text.

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. @dccc endorses 17 candidates hoping to flip red districts. Some of the Republicans they are targeting: Don Bacon (NE) Lauren Boebert’s former district (CO) Juan Ciscomani (AZ) John Duarte (CA) Mike Garcia (CA) Ryan Zinke (MT) Marc Molinaro (NY) Monica De Le Cruz (TX)

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NEW: 👀 Vulnerable Senate Dems declined Biden's invitation to join him at the White House for tomorrow's border announcement. Baldwin, Tester, Rosen and Casey all will not be there. Some cited scheduling conflicts.

Democrats in tight 2024 races spurn Biden border event

Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) and Bob Casey (D-Penn.) are skipping the event.

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The Messenger went under today, which sucks. But I’m eternally grateful for the experience and opportunity to be the reporter I wanted to be. And I got to work with people I’ve looked up to since I was a teenager. Thank you to all of those people.

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With all the chatter about TX GOV fundraising numbers, wanted to add this context — Beto has some LOYAL donors. Nearly 20k donors who gave to his 18 Sen run have also contributed to his 22 campaign. That's nearly $6 million. And that doesn't include latests #'s. @TexasTribune

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NEW: Jamie Raskin is demanding Republicans reveal why they elevated the claims of a now-federally indicted FBI informant in their impeachment probe. The source has "extensive foreign ties," including to Russian intelligence agencies, according to the DOJ.

Exclusive: Rep. Raskin presses GOP on "sinister" disinformation on Biden

House Democrat wants Republicans to reveal why they relied on the allegations of a now-indicted FBI source.

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Scooplet: Ilhan Omar told me she plans to skip Israel President Isaac Herzog’s speech to Congress next week. “No way in hell,” she’ll attend, Omar said.

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NEW: Ted Cruz is a no on same-sex marriage bill to codify protections at the federal level. It’s just another domino to fall in what should be an interesting fight before the end of September for Dems to try and get this passed. @TexasTribune

Ted Cruz says he will vote against bill to codify same-sex marriage p…

On an episode of his podcast Tuesday, the U.S. senator said the bill would be an attack on religious liberties.

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Larry Hogan with a commanding lead against Dem opponents in new Post-UMD poll of MD Senate race. Hogan 50 Alsobrooks 36 Hogan 49 Trone 37

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We've got a snow day in D.C. The House won't be voting on anything today or tonight. There is a partial government shutdown in three days.

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Speaker Johnson visually upset with Biden's mentioning of January 6 insurrection

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Moreno said *yesterday* on a radio show that he believes "life begins at conception." "When you're Catholic ... faith teaches you that life begins at conception. It's not confusing to us."

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My goal is to promote a culture of life. IVF is a vital tool for families that struggle with infertility. We have a crisis in this country of people not having enough kids at replacement levels. I’m in favor of anything that promotes people having more babies & strong families.

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The man that stormed the Capitol on J6 and took photos with his feet on a desk in Nancy Pelosi's office was convicted on eight federal charges today, including four felonies.

Man photographed in Pelosi office convicted on multiple Jan. 6 charges

The man who entered the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and was photographed in the office of then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was convicted on Monday of eight federal crimes rela…

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NEW: Mike Johnson is on the verge of a quiet but big win on TikTok. He plans to include the TikTok ban bill in the foreign aid package, and top Senate Democrats are on board with the bill. The bill includes change, as Axios Pro scooped yesterday.

Johnson jams Schumer on TikTok ban

The possibility of a U.S. ban on TikTok is more real than ever.

www.axios.com

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Speaker Johnson signals that Ukraine and Israel aid will only get through the House if there are border policies attached. “Any funding of the President’s supplemental request should be premised on meaningful policy … at our southern border.”

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(Me talking to children touring the Capitol who are having a good time) You're laughing? The rule failed, and you're laughing?

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Scoop (w/ @HansNichols ): Chuck Schumer privately told political allies that an early debate gave Democrats the ability to consider alternatives to Biden if he bombed. He also said it gave Biden the advantage of recovering if it was a failure. Schumer isn’t plotting to replace

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Most likely running mates for Trump at this point, based on conversations with 12 top GOPers, including Trump advisors. From @tomlobianco : 1. J.D. Vance 2. Ben Carson 3. Elise Stefanik 4. Sarah Huckabee Sanders 5. Kristi Noem 6. Tucker Carlson 7. Byron Donalds 8. Kari Lake

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NEW: Democratic Senate candidates routed Republicans in fundraising to start the year. In almost every competitive race, Dems out-raised their GOP opponents. More on the cash advantage w/ @StefWKight

Democratic Senate candidates rout GOP in fundraising

The early fundraising advantage is a boost to the party in its uphill climb to keep control of the chamber.

www.axios.com

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🚨 Scoop: Mitch McConnell wants to be chair of the Senate appropriations committee after he steps down from leader, sources tell @StefWKight Would give McConnell incredible influence over defense spending.

Scoop: McConnell eyes his next move in the Senate

The longest-serving Senate party leader is eyeing the powerful Appropriations Committee.

www.axios.com

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Scoop: Trump and Tom Emmer have buried the hatchet. Emmer hosted a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago last night where Trump spoke, praising Emmer’s leadership, I’m told. Comes after Trump called Emmer a “RINO” when he was running for speaker.

Trump and Tom Emmer bury the hatchet with Mar-a-Lago fundraiser

Trump on Wednesday attended a fundraiser hosted by Emmer at Mar-a-Lago

www.axios.com

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Scoop: James Comer is in talks about a potential book deal as he leads the Biden impeachment probe. Comer's camp told Axios that he has been in talks with HarperCollins about a potential book.

Scoop: Comer discusses book deal amid Biden probe

Comer is in talks with at least one publisher about a book deal while leading the Biden impeachment probe

www.axios.com

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NEW: Bob Menendez might have found a way to keep leverage over Dems with his independent senate campaign. New Jersey sources tell me they think he will ultimately demand some type of support from the party (legal fees, etc.) in exchange for getting out of the race. National

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NEW: Jim Jordan and Trump allies are ratcheting up their scrutiny of Special Counsel Jack Smith. They today ordered Smith to turn over comms between his office and top DOJ officials. Also asked for list of salaries in Smith's office. By @evasurovell

House Judiciary Committee Presses Jack Smith for Details on Trump Investigation and Special Counsel...

The panel led by Trump allies on Thursday requested all documents and communications between the offices of the special counsel, AG Merrick Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco

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Senate reporters watching whatever is unraveling in the House

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@RonFilipkowski

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The man that stormed the Capitol on J6 and took photos with his feet on a desk in Nancy Pelosi's office was convicted on eight federal charges today, including four felonies.

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I had such a good story I was working on

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NEW: Jamie Raskin is demanding former President Trump return nearly $8 million in payments he allegedly got from foreign countries while in office. “Your violations of the U.S. Constitution … were entirely willful and knowing”

Trump Must Return $7.8 Million in Foreign Payments, Democrats Demand

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Just chatted with Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., who told me conversations between Dems and Republicans on a speaker compromise are “quietly happening.” “I think they (Republican) need to hit rock bottom,” Kuster said.

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This is House behavior

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Senator Kennedy asks a witness if he will call him a sick fuck

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NEW: A Trump accounting firm last year stopped providing Congress with docs in the Democratic probe of his businesses — just as Republicans took over the House. But James Comer denies to me that he ever cut off the flow of docs. So who made the call?

Trump Money Probe in Congress Dogged by Denials and Claims of ‘Fraud’

'I don’t even know who the Trump lawyers are,' a powerful House GOP chairman told The Messenger, adding, 'I voted to certify the election'

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@justin_fenton @Tim_Prudente Just insane. Such a sad and dark ending to this story.

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NEW: Some House Republicans are starting to admit that they see no evidence to impeach Joe Biden. "There's not evidence to impeach," Dusty Johnson said. But they still plan to vote to authorize the impeachment probe.

Some House Republicans Admit There Is No Evidence to Impeach Biden

'Probably not,' Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb.

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NEW: the U.S. Senate cleared a key hurdle in passing the Respect for Marriage Act, with 62 Senators, including 12 Republicans, voting to advance the bill. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz both voted to stop the bill from moving forward. Story TK @TexasTribune

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@MacFarlaneNews Also:

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The man that stormed the Capitol on J6 and took photos with his feet on a desk in Nancy Pelosi's office was convicted on eight federal charges today, including four felonies.

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NEWS: Frontline Senate Dems are pressing Schumer for a vote on a bipartisan tax package that could lift 500K children out of poverty. Tester, Brown and Rosen tell me they want a vote. Top Republicans have stepped away from the negotiating table, and it’s up to Schumer to put

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Scooplet: House Dems are circulating a 43-page memo undercutting the hey claims made by IRS whistleblowers in the Hunter Biden probe. The document argues the GOP’s own witnesses have “squarely debunked and refuted these claims”

Impeachment Day 1: House Democrats' Plan to Refute Hunter Biden IRS Whistleblowers (Exclusive)

Democratic talking points shared with The Messenger push back against explosive claims by IRS whistleblowers that top Justice Department officials interfered in the federal Hunter Biden investigation

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UPDATES: - DeSantis paid for 2 chartered flights from $12 million state migrant relocation fund - Abbott said he was NOT involved in the the flights - migrants say they were lied to about where and why they were being relocated @TexasTribune

Fight over border security escalates after governors send migrants to…

The latest moves by Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week have triggered outrage among immigration rights’ groups and Democrats who have accused the Republicans of engaging in huma…

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🤠🚨 today is my first day in DC as the @TexasTribune ’s reporting fellow. You’re going to see a lot more Lone Star politics on my feed. Any tips/suggestions/complaints/compliments(!)?? Email me: stephen.neukam @texastribune .org

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Me to my source who just texted me about a story I was working on:

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Career news: I’m staying in Washington and headed back to @thehill full time. I’m excited to cover breaking news and politics. Onward and upward!

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Scooplet: Rep. Robert Garcia (D) is asking for a House hearing on Sen. Tommy Tuberville's holds on military promotions in the Senate. Tuberville has blocked over 300 military promotions because of Pentagon's abortion policy.

House Democrat Demands Hearing on Tuberville's 'Catastrophic' Military Promotion Hold

'Allowing him to continue this campaign will have catastrophic national security effects,' Rep.

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