!!! McConnell takes aim at Tucker Carlson

“the demonization of Ukraine began w/ Tucker Carlson”

He says Carlson “ended up right where he should’ve been, which was interviewing Putin”

McConnell lamented Carlson’s “enormous audience” that convinced “a lot of rank & file” R’s

Furthest I’ve seen a House Dem go on Columbia: Ritchie Torres says “if the President of Columbia University cannot lead with moral clarity, then she should step aside for a true leader who can and will.”

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Rep. Chip Roy on 550 KTSA says he is “beside himself” over Johnson helping Tony Gonzales:

“I’m being attacked. Conservatives are being attacked. I cannot tolerate what’s happening to the people that I think are fighting for this country… the primary season matters.”

Pennsylvanians head to the polls today to pick their candidates in several closely watched primary contests. Mica Soellner & Max Cohen with more: punchbowl.news/article/pennsy…

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I spoke with SBA Administrator on how the new technology is helping small businesses expand and what the White House is doing to foster innovation. More 👇

NYC Dem Reps. Nadler, Goldman and Espaillat issue statement on Columbia;

“Over the past week, we’ve witnessed what could be legitimate debate venture into dangerous antisemitic rhetoric, attacks and intimidation on Columbia University’s campus.“

SCOOP: Speaker Mike Johnson will head to San Antonio tomorrow to fundraise for Rep. Tony Gonzales ahead of his primary runoff next month.

This comes after Gonzales berated his conservative colleagues, prompting more opposition against him from the right flank.

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NEWS — Speaker Mike Johnson to San Antonio for fundraiser for Rep. Tony Gonzales tomorrow. Event has raked in 300K.

Comes shortly after Gonzales called his colleagues scum bags.

Mica Soellner

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Kathy Manning: “I also call on Congress to enact legislation to implement the steps outlined in the US national strategy to counter anti semitism, to address the scourge of anti semitism that is a threat to the foundations of our democracy”

Wants Johnson to put bill up for vote

Gottheimer to Columbia leadership:

“Stop the double talk and start acting now. Discipline harassers, restore civility on this campus. Encourage peaceful, constructive dialogue.”

Gottheimer on Columbia protests: “Their campaign of intimidation is sickening and shocking. And as the White House said yesterday, echoes the rhetoric of Hamas terrorists.”

First in Punchbowl News: Dem Rep. Gabe Vasquez is running a new online video dinging former GOP Rep. Yvette Herrell for touting her “100% pro-life voting record” during a 2020 candidate forum.

Example no.1000 that abortion will be top of mind in '24 youtube.com/watch?v=zLXVJK…

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel leads an agency disliked by taxpayers and one that is under constant attack from Republicans. But he’s on a mission to change that.

Laura Weiss with more on his charm offensive:
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☀️ ATTN HOUSE GOP: BIDEN IS THE WINNER

As House Republicans engage in a yearlong purity contest, JOE BIDEN has been able to clear nearly all of his legislative priorities without giving much of anything to the GOP.

Whether it’s FISA, Ukraine aid, Israel aid or govt funding,

Campaign Watch: latest in PA-10
-which candidates to watch in the primary tomorrow
-Dems’ plans to try and oust former Freedom Caucus Chair Scott Perry
-Perry’s response and strategy

Jewish House members Josh Gottheimer, Dan Goldman and Jared Moskowitz will meet with Jewish students at Columbia on Monday — ahead of the Passover Seder — to show solidarity. forward.com/fast-forward/6…

Eli Crane says he’s supporting Tony Gonzales’ primary opponent following Gonzales’ CNN comments today