JUST IN: Rep. Scott Perry, whose phone was seized by the FBI, is dropping his lawsuit to recover the data taken by prosecutors. He had already held it in abeyance signaling productive discussions — it appears they resolved (or agreed not to resolve) any privilege issues.

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Pelosi and Schumer invite President Isaac Herzog of Israel to address a Joint Meeting of Congress

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A source familiar with the situation told POLITICO that Jayapal personally approved the letter’s release on Monday. politico.com/news/2022/10/2…

As several Dems distance themselves from the Russia/Ukraine letter, Khanna (during interview with CNN) says he doesn't support rescinding it:

'I think the letter was common sense.”

Khanna (CPC member and Ukraine letter signee) defending CPC staff after they were blamed for releasing letter 'without vetting' 👇

UPDATE: It's officially withdrawn, per Jayapal:

'The Congressional Progressive Caucus hereby withdraws its recent letter to the White House regarding Ukraine”

Jayapal says it was drafted months ago and 'released by staff without vetting'

Freshman Rep. Andrew Clyde announced his bid for Conference Secretary this morning. He is the 2nd to officially announce after freshman Rep. Lisa McClain.

I asked him on Sept. 30 if he was interested in the role but he declined to say. myemail.constantcontact.com/Rep--Clyde-Ann…

Statement from Connolly (👇) on Russia/Ukraine comes after yesterday’s letter from House Dem progressives (one of whom was Raskin, who, like Connolly, is running for Oversight):

Jayapal/CPC out with a clarifying statement after today's eyebrow-raising letter today

“Diplomacy is an important tool that can save lives — but it is just one tool.'

There was quite the pushback, as Andrew Desiderio got into here >

NEW: Rep. Turner, top R on House Intel, suggests Republicans will put up a fight if WH asks for a big Ukraine package in December. He says Dems will turn the omnibus into the “wild west” of spending after losing their majority in November.

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BREAKING: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) asks Supreme Court to block his testimony in probe of pro-Trump election interference in Georgia

Would members of Congress use Taylor Swift's new album to 'mastermind' online posts with plenty of puns and references? 'Dear Reader,' they sure would. 
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Soon after Parler announced it had been acquired by Ye it emailed its VIP list to share the news. Except it neglected to BCC emails and inadvertently revealed contact info of at least 10 lawmakers and many more conservative stars. More on Parler headaches:
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