Deirdre Walsh
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Congressional Correspondent for National Public Radio. Fmr CNN Senior Congressional Reporter/Producer, email dwalsh @npr .org, Signal DeirdreWalsh
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Rep Raskin admitted it hadn't occurred to him that Pelosi could now serve on a committee like the ones he's on - Judiciary/Oversight - he told reporters "I would pay for the opportunity to see her in action on the committee"
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A shift in the Dem message:
IL Dem Rep Gutierrez: "It’s not about a wall. We’ll build him a wall. Tell us how high you want it. But free the dreamers"
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New CNN poll shows growing Democratic advantage on generic ballot. It's early, but
@jennagiesta
notes 18 points is "largest at this point in midterm election cycles dating back two decades"
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“I think the Senate should say that they will refuse to seat him or in fact expel him if he is the Senator from Alabama,” IL GOP Rep Kinzinger tells
@jaketapper
about Roy Moore
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The mood swing inside the House GOP conference:
Thursday 8pm - cheering, vote!
Friday 3 pm - ???
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Freedom Caucus Chair Mark Meadows told reporters President Trump committed to him that he wouldn't back an immigration bill unless he & Sen Tom Cotton backed it.
Asked about Schumer saying Cotton can't be involved: "I don’t really care what Chuck Schumer says."
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House Intel Committee voted to allow ALL House members access to classified hacking report, briefing by CIA, FBI, DNI, NSA chiefs on Friday
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Personal News: After 17+(!) years at CNN it's time for a change/new role.I’m heading to NPR on 5/14 to be the new Congress Editor. I’m incredibly proud of my time/work at CNN & the chance to cover the best beat in DC with so many amazing journalists who are also great friends 1/2
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New: Cheney's next step - her spokesman confirms she will launch new political org (1st reported by Politico) -says will "educate the American people about the ongoing threat to our Republic, and to mobilize a unified effort to oppose any Donald Trump campaign for president,”
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Schumer says “no agreement” with McConnell on process for trial after witness vote. Said he doesn’t want this rushed or vote in dark of the night so suggests the impeachment tria won’t be wrapped up tonight
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GOP Rep Don Bacon on NPR says behavior of protestors "disgraceful" and "I hope we can hold them accountable and put them behind bars"
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Asked on CNN about Biden not participating in next 2 debates his running mate Kamala Harris essentially says Biden will stick to debate schedule - "Joe Biden is never going to refuse to talk to the American people"
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If you are complaining about reporters asking you Qs in the hallways around Capitol Hill you probably shouldn't run for elected office
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UPDATE: Dem Rep Eliot Engel just announced on the floor that for first time he WILL NOT sit on aisle to shake POTUS' hand when he enters
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Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein just departed his meeting with
@SpeakerRyan
and ignored all Qs from reporters
FBI Director Wray also attended, per spox for Ryan
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big news on opening day of GOP convention -- Falwell's endorsement of Trump in 2016 was key in effort to secure conservative support
JUST IN: Jerry Falwell, Jr. has officially resigned as president of Liberty University after a series of controversies, a university source confirms to NPR.
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called for President Trump to be removed from office and called for the vice president or the cabinet to invoke the 25th amendment. Schumer says if they don’t Congress should reconvene and impeach the president.
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NJ GOP Rep Lance still a no: "i'm a no...a two letter word. Not heck no or lean no -no."
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On CNNI
@SenGillibrand
tells
@camanpour
President Trump should step down, "I think he should immediately resign" amid allegations of misconduct, says if he doesn't there should be an investigation
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News: House GOP passed rules change moving independent Office of Government Ethics -- will now be part of Ethics Committee -weakens OCE
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Now McCarthy talking to Gaetz - trying to get him to change his vote - chamber is pretty quiet
someone on D side says "on your knees" and Republicans yell "order"
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CT Sen Chris Murphy, longtime advocate for gun control measures, speaking on Senate floor begs colleagues to do something following TX school shooting - says he knows won’t be all of what he wants but urges action on some measure “what are we doing? Why are we here?”
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GOP lawmakers boo loudly and some heard saying "liar" when President mentions some want Social Security and Medicare to sunset -- then they stand and applause when Biden says Social Security and Medicare should be off the table - and all stand and applaud for seniors
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Wow - Supreme Marriage Proposal - Rehnquist asked Sandra Day O’Connor to marry him - she turned him down but they stayed friends and served on high court together years later via
@NinaTotenberg
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In concession speech Cheney denounces Trump, and blames him for threats against FBI following Mar-A-Lago raid, says he released names of agents.
"Our great nation must not be ruled by a mob provoked over social media”
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New CNN poll as DNC gets underway: 68% now say Clinton is not honest and trustworthy, her worst rating on that question in CNN/ORC polling
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Supreme Court announced that Chief Justice John Roberts and retired Justice Anthony Kennedy will swear in Kavanaugh TODAY in a private ceremony
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As Jeffries continues to talk about Democrats delivering Republicans yell out "we want Kevin!"
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IL GOP Rep Kinzinger speaking against the objection raised by his Republican colleagues saying some of the speeches have been "tone deaf"
"People have been lied to by too many for too long."
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AZ GOP Sen Jeff Flake is working on a bipartisan resolution affirming support for FBI and DOJ - could release as early as tonight
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--->>> attention GOP lawmakers who continue to say WH wouldn't do this
BREAKING: President Trump is considering firing Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein in an effort to put greater limits on special counsel Robert Mueller
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Cheney shows message to jan 6 witness and raises concerns about witness tampering
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Great news for a total pro and mentor to many
@JudyWoodruff
-- named today as sole anchor of PBS' NewsHour -- bravo!
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"We absolutely would" override if president vetoed Russia sanctions bill - CO GOP Rep Coffman on President Trump
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Fourth and final referral of Trump to DOJ - incite an insurrection - Raskin calls it “grave”
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Indiana GOP Rep backs DNI Coats - after the president sided with Putin
I want President Trump’s diplomatic efforts to be successful, but I’ll take the word of a Hoosier over Vladimir Putin any day. We must take seriously the warnings of Director Coats and the American intelligence community. Russia is not our friend.
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Democratic leader Jeffries thanks Democrats for unanimous support over 15 ballots, pays tribute to Nancy Pelosi saying she will go down as greatest speaker in history
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House Republicans now WALKING OUT of Chamber as Gaetz speaks
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House approved the $19.1 b disaster aid bill - vote was 354-58 (all those opposed were Rs).
President Trump said he backs the legislation even though it doesn't include border money
Bill was stalled over Memorial Day recess after 3 GOP lawmakers blocked efforts to pass by UC
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NEWS from
@PrestonCNN
--Trump meeting with Mitt Romney this weekend to discuss governing and possible Cabinet post
#2016
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FYI - tourists roam around Capitol Hill with I-phones filming in all kinds of areas where news crews aren't allowed to have cameras
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CT Dem Sen Blumenthal on NPR says "high likelihood" of indictment in Trump's family -- pointing to SDNY investigation
"stay tuned"
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The House of Representatives approved HR8, bill requiring comprehensive background checks for firearm sales and gun transfers.
Vote was 227-203, 8 Republicans backed the measure
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says he will introduce resolution to rename Russell Senate Office building after Sen McCain
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a GOP Senator preps for lunch wTrump with....popcorn
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@SpeakerPelosi
rips AG Barr, repeatedly criticizing his Senate testimony, and saying he was not telling Congress about the truth "and that's a crime"
"He lied to Congress"
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It's official - Nancy Pelosi elected Speaker of the House for 117th Congress
Clerk reports 216 votes for Pelosi, 209 for McCarthy, 1 vote for IL Sen Duckworth, 1 vote for Rep Jeffries
3 Ds votes present (Sherrill, Slotkin, Spanberger)
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As we hit midnight Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene objected to the electoral count from Michigan, saying she is joined by 70 House Republicans. Greene acknowledges no Senator joined.
The process moves on.
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Asked fmr VP Biden if Trump owes Obama an apology on wiretapping charge and he replied "any gentleman would"
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Another R for impeachment Rep Dan Newhouse from Washington State announced he would back resolution “with heavy heart”
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House Democratic Whip Hoyer taunts GOP members holding up 2200 plus page spending bill released last night and on the floor this morning -"join me in the well if you've read this bill"
(I remember GOP members doing this with the health care bill)
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Congrats to
@HorsleyScott
who just wrapped up 10 years covering the White House for
@NPR
Washington Desk -- happy he's staying in NPR family and will still be close by as chief economics correspondent, but sad for us --- best of luck!!
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Trump reiterated it's a wall, not a fence "I dont feel like waiting a year, year and a half" & Mexico will reimburse "it will happen"
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Big call as we await results in GA, PA, NC, NV, MI
#BREAKING
: Joe Biden has won the state of Wisconsin, according to a race call by the AP.
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Clyburn, asked about a third allegation about harassment against Conyers, replies "I just heard of a fifth"
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Now Utah Senator Mitt Romney votes for the Senate Democratic bill to reopen the government
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Scene on House floor is intense - Democrats standing to get view of McCarthy as he walked away from Gaetz huddle - a member went after Gaetz and had to be pulled away
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Dem Whip Hoyer on CNN: "very frankly, the president probably has no idea what's in this bill"
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wow - bombshell and maybe one reason why he ruled out 2020?
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On Conyers
@SpeakerRyan
urges him to "resign immediately"
On Farenthold - said agreed w/decision to not run for reelection
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Oversight Chairman Gowdy says his committee launched an investigation into Rob Porter security clearance situation
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Senate voting now to confirm Avril Haines to be Director of National Intelligence
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GOP Rep Peter King, never a Bannon fan, says on CNN that the strategist doesn't belong on national stage and "looks like some disheveled drunk"
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NEWS: Hutchinson reveals her boss, WH COS Mark Meadows and Rudy Guiliani both sought pardons from President Trump for actions around Jan 6
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Dem Rep Ro Khanna says on
@MorningEdition
there will be “at least 60” Democrats voting no on the bipartisan infrastructure bill (including him). He lays blame all on AZ Sen Sinema -maintains Manchin says what he wants, will negotiate, but Sinema won’t talk.
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January 6 committee presenting evidence now from several WH aides recounting how about multiple House GOP members asked WH officials for a pardon:
- Gaetz, Brooks,, Biggs, Gosar, Gohmert, Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Alabama GOP Rep Mo Brooks objected to Nevada’s electoral votes, but noted that no United States Senator has joined in this effort -- so process moves on again.
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House passes resolution condemning white supremacy and white nationalism following Rep Steve King's comments about the terms in NYT interview. Vote was 424-1
(Dem Rep Bobby Rush has said he would oppose because he wants to censure Rep King)
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NEWS: Pelosi announces she will not seek post as Democratic Leader - says time for next generation - pauses to thank husband Paul and wish him well in his recover - all members in chamber stand and applaud
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The House bill amending Civil rights act to ban discrimination on basis of sexual orientation/gender identity in employment, public education, federal funding, housing, public accommodations. Vote was 236-173, with 8 Rs voting for it.
Not expected to move in Senate
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FISA News:
@NancyPelosi
on the House floor calling for GOP leaders to pull the surveillance bill and send it back to committee to make more changes
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Trump defense used roughly 3 hours of their allotted 16 hours - after break both managers and defense will address written questions from Senators
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"Hamilton" in front of Alexander Hamilton statue in Capitol rotunda (and Sen Leahy)
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another House GOP retirement from senior member -->
It’s been an honor to serve
#VA06
- thank you for your support and trust. It’s time to step aside. I’ve decided I will not seek re-election.
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Vice Chair Liz Cheney teases that at the end of today's Jan 6 hearing there will be video of 3 members of Trump admin identifying which lawmakers sought presidential pardons - PA GOP Rep Scott Perry has been the only one the committee has ID'd so far (Perry has denied it)
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Bannon, Priebus, and Mulvaney just arrived through back hallway and entered
@SpeakerRyan
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"It certainly wouldn't hurt" GOP Sen Collins tells
@jaketapper
about passing bill protecting special counsel Robert Mueller, but also says has faith in Deputy AG Rosenstein
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Pelosi thanks Speaker Ryan for "beautiful remarks" - a rare bipartisan moment. Both leaders stressing unity and appreciation for USCP
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DHS deadline day:vote next on House floor to bring up 3 wk funding bill. All eyes on conservatives who oppose it & whether they can block
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Independent Rep Justin Amash voted yes on the impeachment resolution
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LA Dem Rep Cedric Richmond,in his last floor speech before joining Biden WH, suggests some GOP members may be “ co conspirators” in last week’s attack on the Capitol
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Some House Democrats now saying GOP refugee bill could pass with veto-proof majority, presentation by WH/DHS actually lost votes for Admin
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The timing on this new CNN poll...nearly 8 in 10 say President Trump should testify in Mueller probe if asked -
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Raskin says committee referring 4 members of Congress to the House Ethics Committee for sanctions for not complying with subpoenas issued by the committee
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Alabama GOP Rep Mike Rogers had to be pulled away from Gaetz earlier
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House Intel Chair Nunes tells reporters no evidence yet that President Obama wiretapped Trump -per
@mkraju
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After McCarthy loses again on 6th ballot the House is adjourning until 8pm
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NJ GOP Rep Leonard Lance tells reporters after he met with President Trump/VP Pence, "I'm a no" on healthcare bill.
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New - President Biden says he supports exception to filibuster rules to address right to privacy - for abortion rights (wants Congress to codify Roe v Wade) - and other issues
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Office of Congressional Ethics (which House GOP wanted to gut) has investigated 7 matters in 1st Q of 2017, 4 have gone to 2nd phase review
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House coming back tomorrow - Hoyer tells Democrats on caucus call they will vote on Raskin's bill on 25th amendment, House will begin considering impeachment Wed at 9am
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Jan 6 committee vice chair Liz Cheney zeroes in on former President Trump: "he is unfit for any office"
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@SpeakerPelosi
(center below) and other House Democratic women wearing “suffragette white” to the State of the Union address
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Senate passes resolution invoking War Powers Act to end U.S. military support for the war in Yemen. the vote was 56-41
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Awkward - WI radio host answers call from "Paul" and Speaker Ryan on the line waiting for interview that the host forgot was scheduled
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