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Q: “Did you ever see any cognitive decline with President Biden?” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “In my encounters with Joe Biden, in terms of the Oval Office and the encounters that we had with him as Democrats… He presented a vision for the American people…” https://t.co/c87umz0bom

JEFFRIES says there’s “no evidence” to suggest the 3 Democrats did anything wrong at the NJ detention center. He claims no videos have been produced showing they did anything wrong. “If they did, certainly, they would have been put into the public domain.” https://t.co/C5JO5oW8k2

RT @MaeveSheehey: CBO sends this table of reconciliation estimates to Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington: https://t.co/pF6B0KNj0D

NEW: House Majority Whip Tom Emmer is hosting a conference-wide briefing today on reconciliation. House Republicans will hear from committee chairs on the status of their respective portions of the budget resolution. First reported by @cami_mondeaux With @liz_elkind

GOP Rep. Byron Donalds has concerns with the reconciliation bill regarding SALT and Medicaid. He says going above $30k on SALT is “just crazy” and a “red line.” “It’s not my fault that their states are terrible and overtax their people.”

GOP Rep. Lawler says he's going to "withhold judgement" on disciplining the 3 Democrats accused of rushing into an ICE Detention Center "Some of my colleagues are already pushing for censure or removal from committee. I think it's important that we get all the information."

Speaker Johnson says “we’re looking at what’s appropriate” when asked about discipline for the 3 Democrats accused of entering an ICE facility in NJ. Q: “Does that mean expulsion is on the table?” Johnson: “We’re talking through all the possibilities.” https://t.co/bUXfAizrFe

RT @rachel_schilke: Aguilar says House Dem leadership will vote to table fellow Dem Rep. Thanedar's impeachment resolution against Trump to…

RT @haleytalbotcnn: Updates @RepMarkHarrisNC: "really could be improved upon” per @RyanSchmelzFOX @RepEricBurlison warns without addressi…

Conservative members would like to see more Medicaid reforms. @RepMarkHarrisNC: "there's a lot of things that that really could be improved upon." @RepEricBurlison warns that without addressing FMAP, states will be "incentivized" to expand Medicaid.

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Speaker Johnson said it may take the weekend to hash out a deal with the SALT crew 🧂 Eli Crane told @mkraju he’s “not yet” a yes and more needs to be “ironed out” McCormick: “don’t think I’m a yes right now” Norman wants changes Massie always no. Chip always mad. https://t.co/NXnO2PK7V4

GOP @RepEricBurlison says Republicans pushing for a SALT cap increase need to “stop bitching.” “They’re asking for something that's very costly, but yet they're not willing to find the savings.”

BREAKING: The House Ways and Means Committee advances its portion of the budget resolution 26-19 along party lines. The markup lasted about 18 hours.

Leader Jeffries, a Knicks fan, offers his prayers and well wishes to Celtics star @jaytatum0. “He played a great game, and I think every New Yorker wishes him the best.” https://t.co/c6tLtRKDnB

WATCH: THUNE on President Trump’s prescription drug prices executive order: “My guess is that it'll be the subject of probably multiple lawsuits, and I think the courts will probably have something to say about it… This is something he passionately believes in.” https://t.co/sPT0dg7niM

SCHUMER dodges when asked if @davidhogg111 should remain DNC Vice Chair. “Up to the DNC.”

NEW: @syrianetf Executive Director @SoccerMouaz says President Trump saying "hello" to the new Syrian Pres. is the beginning of what's in the "best interests" of the US and the region. He also says it will "make sure" Iran, China and Russia will "have no foothold in Syria."