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John Cornyn, who holds a pivotal vote on Senate Judiciary, told me he’s truly undecided on whether he can vote for Todd Blanche as AG. Says he needs more to kill DOJ’s $1.8B weaponization fund.
“He confirmed that it’s not dead.”
“I continue to have some concerns”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN's Dana Bash that despite President Donald Trump's friendship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his newfound willingness to sell them advanced F-35 fighter jets, the country is not a "friendly state to the United States." cnn.it/4pixeLh
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A dive into #mesen.
Headed to Portland and spoke with Gov. Mills - and also spoke with Graham Platner and Sen Collins.
A look at the divide among Maine Dems, the vulnerabilities of the three candidates — and what they’re saying about it.
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Two governors from different political parties, different parts of the country, and different religions talk about how faith guides them as leaders and helps them find connection within their communities. @GovCox @GovernorShapiro @InsidePolitics
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As Australia becomes the 1st country in the world to ban social media for teens, how do two leading governors think officials in the US should approach the danger of social media? @GovCox and @GovernorShapiro disagree... but find common ground:
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Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred’s surprising exit from the Democratic primary in a closely watched Texas Senate race is adding fuel to rumors that Rep. Jasmine Crockett is about to jump in. Allred talked to me about his conversation with Crockett, who he called a “friend,” on @InsidePolitics
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Top Dem on Senate Armed Services Cmte @SenJackReed says he is "very suspicious" that the administration is "trying to cover up what took place" with the double-tap boat strike in the Caribbean. Reed tells me, "I think there are serious issues of legality."
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The Trump administration is still in "active" talks with Harvard University to restore all federal funding and end ongoing lawsuits, @EDSecMcMahon tells me on @InsidePolitics adding, "I’m looking forward to having a good outcome with Harvard.”
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Good news for America's Chicken Littles: @KenBurns says the nation has been through worse.
Burns joined me on @InsidePolitics to discuss his new documentary series "The American Revolution" -- airing this week on PBS.
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I joined @DanaBashCNN to discuss Hamas's criminality in Gaza against civilians, the hypocrisy & silence of the "pro-Palestine" movement, and Zohran Mamdani's repeated inability to call Hamas for what it is: a terrorist group that must disarm.
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Schumer in 2019: “Shutting down government over a policy difference is self-defeating.”
So why won’t Dems vote for GOP CR to reopen government now — and then negotiate ACA subsidies over next several weeks?
Dem Sen. Andy Kim responds: “What we are seeing now is different.”
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Stop "grandstanding" and start negotiating. That's @SenatorShaheen's message to Congressional leaders on both sides on day 3 of the government shutdown.
"We're not seeing the leadership on both sides really willing to sit down and negotiate. And I think that's what it's gonna take," she tells me on @InsidePolitics
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Replying to @DanaBashCNN @SenatorShaheen
Here's my full conversation with @SenatorShaheen on @InsidePolitics
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"When the number one qualification for a job is loyalty to Donald Trump, that's not what meritocracy looks like," @DavidAFrench, New York Times opinion columnist and longtime conservative writer. He joined me on @InsidePolitics to reflect on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's address to military generals and his most recent column, "Incompetence Isn't an Upgrade Over D.E.I."
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs learns his fate today — sentencing on two prostitution charges in underway. @eliehonig and @elliotcwilliams share their expert takes on what factors the judge may take into account.
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I asked @SpeakerJohnson if he thinks the Executive Branch should use the government shutdown as an excuse to permanently fire federal workers.
Hear his answer:
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Replying to @DanaBashCNN @SpeakerJohnson
Here's my full interview with @SpeakerJohnson on @InsidePolitics
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Today at noon on @InsidePolitics - @SpeakerJohnson is my guest. Please join us.




