Schumer says the House bill compelling weapons delivery to Israel is toast

'The House hasn't voted yet, the president has already said he'd veto it, so it's not going anywhere'

.Julie Tsirkin asked Schumer the same question

'He's on trial so I'm not going to comment'

Sen. Murphy says right as bipartisan border deal was introduced there were 30-35 GOP votes in play

“24 hours later there were four”

Says he’s leaning on Schumer for another try: “I think we should bring this bill back up for a vote”

Asked McConnell if the Senate should expel Sen. Menendez if convicted

Answer: “I’m really glad he’s not a Republican”

McConnell says the weapon sale yesterday doesn’t indicate any change in Biden admin’s stance toward delivering heavy bombs to Israel

“Don’t take this announcement last night seriously. It has nothing to do with the current conflict”

Appears to be a reaction to this Osborn statement

'I will be declining the endorsement of every party and politician in America,' Osborn said. 'I'll be taking the endorsements of regular Nebraskans. And that's it.

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Senate confirms Courtney DIESEL O'Donnell to be representative to UNESCO, and that's just a great name let's be honest

Angela Alsobrooks and David AlsoRan

Sen. Durbin is 'concerned but not overwhelmed' by the NYT polls yesterday showing President Biden down in swing states

'It's still early in the game. I think most voters are still listening, paying attention in a limited way. As it gets closer to November, that will change'

Schumer hinting strongly, again, that the bipartisan border deal could come back up in the Senate for a vote

'We hope Republicans will change course and join us'

House Democratic leaders urge caucus to oppose GOP's Israel bill politico.com/live-updates/2…

Collins reclaims most bipartisan senator award from Lugar Center. thelugarcenter.org/ourwork-Bipart…

Hassan won it last time

Burgess Everett Brakkton Booker Daniella Diaz Rep. Beatty: 'It was disappointing that a member would do that. And in a campaign where you’re running in a community that has a lot of folks that look like me.”

Trone says he’s the underdog and the establishment is against him

Interesting split in the Senate: some in their 70s opt for retirement, Sanders and King run into their 80s

Rep. Balint: “80 is the new 50 around here'

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Ursula Perano

News: Conservative group One Nation running $88M ad campaign this summer in 6 Senate battlegrounds: Montana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada.

The focus is on immigration and inflation, and it's double their 2022 summer campaign

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Tillis: Dems will spend campaign 'replaying words that Ms. Lake may have regretted saying. When you’ve got tens of millions of dollars being spent against you, you don’t get the opportunity to redefine yourself'

Says Rs need to hit Gallego

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Ally Mutnick

The West Virginia Democratic Senate primary is actually important: They really don't want to nominate Don Blankenship.

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Ursula Perano