# ![@mkraju Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::39155029.png) @mkraju Manu Raju

Manu Raju posts on X about shutdown, dems, health care, schumer the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Asked Pelosi how shes doing. Terrible she said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1856498859058343978)  2024-11-13T00:46Z 594.5K followers, 6.9M engagements


"New - In major breakthrough key Senate Ds signaling a willingness to vote to reopen government per sources. Assuming they get provisions to reinstate fired federal workers. Emerging deal would not include extension of ACA subsidies but would guarantee a vote in Senate on issue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1987609124067221986)  2025-11-09T19:51Z 594.5K followers, 2.9M engagements


"John Thune warns against making changes Dems are demanding on ICE to the funding package that must pass by weeks end to avoid shutdown. Its always a risky proposition if you have to send it back to the House and nobody knows what's going to happen over there he told us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2016256911302095327)  2026-01-27T21:08Z 594.5K followers, 23.5K engagements


"Sen. Lisa Murkowski joins Thom Tillis: I think the President needs to look at who he has in place as the Secretary of Homeland Security. I would not support her again and I think it probably is time for her to step down per @AnnieGrayerCNN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2016291369308799276)  2026-01-27T23:24Z 594.5K followers, 157.9K engagements


"Schumer announces Dem demands to avoid shutdown at weeks end. They want this in the bill - end roving patrols tighten use of warrants -enforce accountability. Same use of force policies that apply to state and local law enforcements - masks off body cameras on he says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2016601785402601514)  2026-01-28T19:58Z 594.5K followers, 323.5K engagements


"New WH and Senate leaders move closer to deal to avert shutdown but seek to resolve sticking points. Discussions on approving five bills for rest of fiscal year and a short CR for DHS funding. Would allow for talks over new ICE policy. Not final yet. https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/politics/government-shutdown-talks-intensify-possible-dealcid=ios_app https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/politics/government-shutdown-talks-intensify-possible-dealcid=ios_app"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2016730600556597319)  2026-01-29T04:30Z 594.5K followers, 66.7K engagements


"Sen. Susan Collins says after speaking with Kristi Noem several times ICE agents are pulling out of Maine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2016830792765259823)  2026-01-29T11:08Z 594.3K followers, 634.8K engagements


"Senate Majority Leader Thune on deal to avert shutdown: We're trending in the right direction but I don't think we're quite there yet. The main sticking point: Ds want [--] week stop-gap for DHS and GOP wants [--] weeks. Ds think two weeks is enough time to cut ICE deal; Rs dont"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2016954484581159293)  2026-01-29T19:19Z 594.6K followers, 143.9K engagements


"Schumers office says a bipartisan deal has been reached to extend funding until the end of September for agencies under five bills and pass a two-week stop gap for DHS to give time for ICE negotiations. Senate GOP leaders trying to get all [---] members to agree to vote tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2017006030178140248)  2026-01-29T22:44Z 594.5K followers, 320.4K engagements


"24 hours before shutdown deadline Senate leaves without an agreement to hold a quick vote on deal cut bw Schumer and WH to fund govt and give two weeks funding for DHS to allow for talks over ICE. Friday deal still possible but brief shutdown seems likely. Graham is furious"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2017103495011111020)  2026-01-30T05:12Z 594.5K followers, 83K engagements


"Confirmed from several sources. This raises the possibility of a longer shutdown. NEWS: House Democrats have communicated to House Republican leadership that they wont help them pass a funding package on suspension. Suspension would require more than [--] votes. JOHNSON and JEFFRIES spoke today. JOHNSON will likely have to go to the Rules committee to NEWS: House Democrats have communicated to House Republican leadership that they wont help them pass a funding package on suspension. Suspension would require more than [--] votes. JOHNSON and JEFFRIES spoke today. JOHNSON will likely have to go to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2017707959711576443)  2026-01-31T21:13Z 594.5K followers, 251.1K engagements


"Schumer brokered this deal with the WH. Now Jeffries telling Johnson hes not inclined to help. Jeffries has informed Johnson that Dems will not bail out Rs on a suspension vote - which requires 2/3 of House sources tell @mkraju & me. Confirming Punchbowl House Dems say its not their deal to pass not inclined to help GOP out. Caucus will have call tomorrow evening. Jeffries has informed Johnson that Dems will not bail out Rs on a suspension vote - which requires 2/3 of House sources tell @mkraju & me. Confirming Punchbowl House Dems say its not their deal to pass not inclined to help GOP out."  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2017717381124981019)  2026-01-31T21:51Z 594.3K followers, 270.5K engagements


"New on @InsidePolitics Sunday on @cnn A dive into #mesen. Headed to Portland and spoke with Gov. Mills - and also spoke with Graham Platner and Sen Collins. A look at the divide among Maine Dems the vulnerabilities of the three candidates and what theyre saying about it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2017732887840219332)  2026-01-31T22:53Z 594.3K followers, 39.1K engagements


"Shutdown expected to last at least until Tuesday bc House expected to hold votes on funding bill then per source. It is unclear whether Johnson has enough GOP support to approve rule. Comes after Jeffries told MJ not to expect D support to move it under suspension on Monday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2017763293742391495)  2026-02-01T00:53Z 594.3K followers, 49.3K engagements


"New on #mesen: In interviews Mills confronts qs about her age: Good Lord. Im not Joe Biden for Gods sake. Planter on his posts: Saying that some people.are racist and stupid is not remotely a controversial statement. Collins on her votes: I do not regret backing RFK Jr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2017997854451622046)  2026-02-01T16:25Z 594.6K followers, 104.8K engagements


"On issue after issue Platner goes further to left than Mills whether its abolishing ICE tax hikes on rich to pay for universal health care whether to boot Schumer. And on impeaching Trump if Ds win Congress Platner says absolutely. @alisonkmain https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/01/politics/maine-senate-mills-platner-collins-age https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/01/politics/maine-senate-mills-platner-collins-age"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2018302029962076441)  2026-02-02T12:34Z 594.6K followers, 34K engagements


"New Reps Burchett and Luna met with Trump today and told me theyre leaning towards voting for rule to advance spending bill to reopen the government. Theyve said theyve been in talks with Thune about bringing their voter ID bill and are pleased. Shutdown could end tomorrow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2018484756137029790)  2026-02-03T00:40Z 594.5K followers, 79.5K engagements


"House on the cusp of ending the four-day government shutdown today after conservatives seem ready to fall in line after Trumps direct appeal. First vote: 11:15am to advance rule followed by final passage in the 1p hour. Johnson cant lose more than one R on the rule"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2018672441673892078)  2026-02-03T13:06Z 594.5K followers, 37.9K engagements


"Just asked Speaker Johnson about Trumps call to take over voting in some states. Defended Trump and said he was expressing his frustration at some blue states. He pointed to voter ID bill theyre trying to pass. I asked him again about a take over and he said: no no"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2018715707874169187)  2026-02-03T15:58Z 594.6K followers, 311.3K engagements


"The vote to adopt the rule is hanging by a thread. There are currently two GOP no votes. Johnson can only afford to lose one. Must be adopted first before they can vote on bill to reopen govt. All Ds have voted NO. Two GOP no votes: Massie and John Rose. Vote is still open"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2018730385815814164)  2026-02-03T16:56Z 594.5K followers, 40.4K engagements


"Johnson just reiterated his opposition to ICE agents being required to take off their masks a key Dem demand Johnson has just affirmatively said Congress cannot add new warrant requirements for federal immigration agents. So he has said that he will not mandate officers take masks off and is opposed to warrants for federal officers. Those are two of the three dem demands. The DHS Johnson has just affirmatively said Congress cannot add new warrant requirements for federal immigration agents. So he has said that he will not mandate officers take masks off and is opposed to warrants for federal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2018747396029550786)  2026-02-03T18:04Z 594.5K followers, 32.7K engagements


"Johnson on how he flipped Rep. John Rose to vote YES and move to final vote of bill to reopen govt. Says no promises made. John is engaged in a tight race for the governorship of TN. Hes thoughtful about that and he wants a fair fight there and so that's what we discussed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2018750979714297968)  2026-02-03T18:18Z 594.6K followers, 165.4K engagements


"He also said Clintons contempt vote is on pause as they assess latest offer to testify. Wouldnt commit to letting them testify publicly Didnt object to Gabbard being present in FBI seizing Fulton Countys [----] ballots. No comment/not aware of report Trump spoke to FBI agents"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2018751697145790602)  2026-02-03T18:21Z 594.5K followers, 14.2K engagements


"As he held out in key vote to advance bill reopening government Rose wanted assurances that Trump would stay neutral in his primary fight for TN governor (where hes battling with Blackburn and a TN legislator) per sources w/@elliskkim @sarahnferris https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-news-02-03-26post-id=cml7d4du400053b6py1cg6dc3 Johnson on how he flipped Rep. John Rose to vote YES and move to final vote of bill to reopen govt. Says no promises made. John is engaged in a tight race for the governorship of TN. Hes thoughtful about that and he wants a fair fight there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2018888270286127263)  2026-02-04T03:24Z 594.5K followers, 46.1K engagements


"Johnson on if Trump should answer qs about Epstein in probe The president submits to press inquiries every day Reminded him it wasnt under oath Not under oath. But hes asked the questions all the time and he answers them (Trump also deflects/berates reporters for asking)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2019186875966128462)  2026-02-04T23:10Z 594.5K followers, 85.8K engagements


"Britt top GOP negotiator rips Dems ICE proposal a sign of how far apart the two sides are with DHS set to shutdown in just over a week Democrats newest proposal is a ridiculous Christmas list of demands for the press. This is NOT negotiating in good faith and its NOT what the American people want. They continue to play politics to their radical base at the expense of the safety of Americans. DHS FEMA Democrats newest proposal is a ridiculous Christmas list of demands for the press. This is NOT negotiating in good faith and its NOT what the American people want. They continue to play politics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2019386878114542020)  2026-02-05T12:25Z 594.5K followers, 62.4K engagements


"Sen. Mark Warner top D on Senate Intel on Gabbards moves in Fulton County and PR It appears there may be a coordinated effort to try to interfere in the [--] midterms. They may even start to interfere in the primaries or in Va referendum on redistricting he told us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2019452222682058987)  2026-02-05T16:45Z 594.6K followers, 132.9K engagements


"New on @InsidePolitics Rep. Massie live Fallout of Trumps post on Obamas Shutdown part 3: DHS on tap New reporting on midterms as GOP leaders press for Trump to help in primaries What Sen Casidu told me about his vote to convict Trump Sen. Murkowksi on her future"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2020486485384769581)  2026-02-08T13:14Z 594.6K followers, 12.1K engagements


"Very much appears DHS will be shut down by the weekend and members will be on recess next week. Thune suggests senators shouldn't cancel recess plans next week even w/DHS shutdown on horizon. Would be brought back "as necessary." Members to attend bipartisan Munich conference. "I don't know if there's any point in keeping people around here sitting around doing nothing" Thune suggests senators shouldn't cancel recess plans next week even w/DHS shutdown on horizon. Would be brought back "as necessary." Members to attend bipartisan Munich conference. "I don't know if there's any point in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021666733833277479)  2026-02-11T19:24Z 594.7K followers, 62.1K engagements


"Sen. Chuck Schumer tells reporters at his on-cam presser that Democrats position is $1.6 billion for wall funding - far less than the $5 billion Trump wants - but he wont say if Democrats are shutting the door on anything more saying hes not going to negotiate in public"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1067507024303452161)  2018-11-27T19:54Z 594.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Asked Comer whether theyd question Trump in Epstein probe. Comer said Trump has responded to press qs. Told him thats not under oath "Has Bill Clinton ever answered any questions on Epstein or Hillary Clinton So this is going to be a new opportunity and we'll go from there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2018883930418712714)  2026-02-04T03:06Z 594.7K followers, 83.1K engagements


"Trump ripping Thomas Massie at National Prayer Breakfast calling him a moron"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2019411075670897045)  2026-02-05T14:01Z 594.7K followers, 35.6K engagements


"Theyre listing victims information Its terrible. And beyond that theyre witholding the perpetrators names Massie of Epstein files that have been released"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2020829282491306062)  2026-02-09T11:57Z 594.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Trump sitting out key primaries with Thune warning about #txsen and him uneager to alienate a vote in House by picking a candidate in #gasen. But hes targeting Bill Cassidy. Asked him if he regretted his vote to convict Trump after J6: https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/08/politics/trump-primary-endorsements-senate-house-republicans https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/08/politics/trump-primary-endorsements-senate-house-republicans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2020835240881824040)  2026-02-09T12:20Z 594.7K followers, 71.6K engagements


"Six R defectors: Massie Bacon Newhouse Fitzpatrick Kiley Hurd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021728839194337340)  2026-02-11T23:31Z 594.7K followers, 21K engagements


"The Senate is slated to hold a procedural vote at 1:30 p.m. today to fund DHS and that is expected to fail. Recess is scheduled to begin after. Unclear if either chamber will be in next week but seems unlikely at moment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021943422903628233)  2026-02-12T13:44Z 594.7K followers, 11K engagements


"Hurd shrugged off Trumps primary threats: No one here in Washington D.C. votes for me its the people back in Colorados Third Congressional District"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021969036477685919)  2026-02-12T15:25Z 594.7K followers, 13.1K engagements


"GOP Rep. Thomas Massie says if Trumps DOJ doesnt release the Epstein files he will go to the floor and would absolutely read the names of Epsteins alleged clients. Would go that route if we hit all of the walls. He added: But so far were making it through the walls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1990920793434271787)  2025-11-18T23:11Z 594.7K followers, 1.1M engagements


"RT @B1GMBBall: It was 71-59 with just over [--] minutes left. Here's how @BadgerMBB rallied to force OT en route to an eventual 92-90 upset"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021532841507447040)  2026-02-11T10:32Z 594.7K followers, [--] engagements


"The latest reporting from Washington the campaign trail and around the world @InsidePolitics Sunday. This Sunday and every Sunday. 8aEt and 11aET on @CNN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1934189812400959786)  2025-06-15T10:02Z 594.7K followers, 384.3K engagements


"RT @NatashaBertrand: Heres what happened in El Paso per multiple people briefed The Pentagon planned to use a high-energy counter-drone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021708657851769220)  2026-02-11T22:11Z 594.7K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @AnnieGrayerCNN: New: DOGE has stalled out in Congress and conservatives fuming -Vought told GOP not to expect another rescissions pac"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021987773855805477)  2026-02-12T16:40Z 594.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Trumps message about Rob Reiner and his wife who were found dead in their home"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2000580314045796590)  2025-12-15T14:54Z 594.7K followers, 2.6M engagements


"RT @AaronBlake: In FY [----] federal grand juries rejected indictments just [--] times -- out of [------] cases. Grand juries have now rejected"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021582365944934417)  2026-02-11T13:49Z 594.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Chris Van Hollen after Lutnicks testimony. The credibility is at the core of this issue because he again suggested that he had had no further contact with this guy who he called disgusting. And then years later he's on the private island with the guy and bringing kids"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021263740025360408)  2026-02-10T16:43Z 594.7K followers, 19.8K engagements


"RT @sarahnferris: Just asked Sen. Patty Murray if Dems are willing to support a CR today after WH sent over leg text last night We're st"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021974461046509887)  2026-02-12T15:47Z 594.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Trumps private ask to Schumer: Hed release funds for the multi-billion dollar Gateway project. But Schumer had to agree to help him rename Dulles and Penn Station after him. Schumer rejected it. Per sources. @adamcancryn https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/05/politics/schumer-trump-ny-funding-renamecid=ios_app https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/05/politics/schumer-trump-ny-funding-renamecid=ios_app"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2019558732846219328)  2026-02-05T23:48Z 594.7K followers, 497.1K engagements


"Mark Warner after Gabbards moves says: it appears there may be a coordinated effort to try to interfere in the [--] midterms. They may even start to interfere in the primaries or in a state like mine where they may have we may have a statewide referendum on redistricting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2019560534006460426)  2026-02-05T23:55Z 594.7K followers, 348.8K engagements


"Brian Schatz who is poised to be the next Dem whip said of passing another continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security: I dont think we'regoing to do aCR. DHS set to shut down Friday as Dems lay out their ICE demands most of which Rs have rejected NEW: A partial government shutdown is looming this week as Democrats dig in on the ICE funding fight. Will lawmakers be able to reach a deal on DHS funding @mkraju spoke to Sen. Josh Hawley and Sen. Brian Schatz. #InsidePolitics https://t.co/HKMQ2oUklN NEW: A partial government shutdown is looming this week as Democrats dig in on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2020528013494890605)  2026-02-08T15:59Z 594.7K followers, 42.8K engagements


"New Massie unplugged: Says Howard Lutnick should just resign over Epstein ties Says Trump should absolutely apologize to Obamas Says Trumps attacks on his wife are beyond the pale Says someone at WH needs to go to the president and just ask him for his phone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2020533201349849106)  2026-02-08T16:20Z 594.7K followers, 850.1K engagements


"Massie says hes going to review unredacted files as soon as tomorrow and has loads of questions for Pam Bondi who comes before Judiciary this week Will he go to the floor and read names aloud of alleged Epstein clients Im ready to do that if the victims want me to" he said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2020546269350154714)  2026-02-08T17:12Z 594.7K followers, 98.2K engagements


"Susan Colllins announced this morning she will run for a sixth term. Dems cant win Senate without Maine and they have a big choice on who should face her. Our recent dive from Maine: New on #mesen: In interviews Mills confronts qs about her age: Good Lord. Im not Joe Biden for Gods sake. Planter on his posts: Saying that some people.are racist and stupid is not remotely a controversial statement. Collins on her votes: I do not regret backing RFK Jr https://t.co/U5idbHkzyi New on #mesen: In interviews Mills confronts qs about her age: Good Lord. Im not Joe Biden for Gods sake. Planter on his"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021222051747402097)  2026-02-10T13:57Z 594.7K followers, 32.6K engagements


"House GOP leaders going to have a tough time getting a rule through this afernoon that blocks votes seeking to rescind Trumps tariffs. Kevin Kiley told me hes a NO and several others like Massie are threatening to vote against it. Johnson can only afford to lose one R"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021235905827062221)  2026-02-10T14:52Z 594.7K followers, 35K engagements


"Asked Johnson about Lutnicks ties to Epstein and whether he should resign over them as Massie and Ds say Said of course not and calls to resign are absurd. Asked if he had any concerns about the ties Johnson said: I dont know anything about that and I trust Lutnick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021250703302263184)  2026-02-10T15:51Z 594.7K followers, 146.2K engagements


"Thomas Massie should stop playing political games Johnson said when asked about Massies call for Lutnick to resign"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021251002897137920)  2026-02-10T15:52Z 594.7K followers, 23.9K engagements


"Rep. Jason Crow on failed indictment: If these fuckers think that they're going to intimidate us and threaten and bully me into silence and they're going to go after political opponents and get us to back down they have another thing coming" he said per @alisonkmain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021416969984204996)  2026-02-11T02:52Z 594.7K followers, 133.4K engagements


"214-217 Speaker Johnson fails in effort to block votes on measures to rescind Trumps tariff policies. Johnson expressed confidence earlier today that the rule would be adopted Three Rs Massie Bacon and Kevin Kiley defied him This will open door to flurry of tariff votes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021418843042988255)  2026-02-11T02:59Z 594.7K followers, 168.3K engagements


"Just an awesome W What a team what a comeback https://t.co/UvY4eaHbIh What a team what a comeback https://t.co/UvY4eaHbIh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021426059573592077)  2026-02-11T03:28Z 594.7K followers, 19.7K engagements


"Van Hollen who questioned Lutnick: The credibility is at the core of this issue because he again suggested he had had no further contact with this guy who he called disgusting. And then years later he's on the private island with the guy and bringing kids and nannies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021572477713776948)  2026-02-11T13:10Z 594.7K followers, 43.5K engagements


"This could make Johnsons margin for error *zero* if Dunn were to resign before special elections in Georgia and California. Right now he can lose just one vote along party lines. Just asked GOP Rep. Neal Dunn if he is committed to serving out the rest of his term: No comment right now. Dunn who has dealt with health issues recently announced he would not seek reelection. Big question inside Capitol is whether he is seeking to leave early. Just asked GOP Rep. Neal Dunn if he is committed to serving out the rest of his term: No comment right now. Dunn who has dealt with health issues recently"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021660168946430106)  2026-02-11T18:58Z 594.7K followers, 44.9K engagements


"Speaker Johnson insists DOJ not being weaponized in the aftermath of yet another indictment being rejected by a grand jury this going after the six Dems. Its a very dangerous gambit that they were playing he says of Ds defending admin as other Rs say charges were thin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021662517844705360)  2026-02-11T19:07Z 594.7K followers, 71.6K engagements


"219-210 House passes resolution to rescind Trumps Canada tariffs the first time the chamber has done so. Six Rs break ranks Moments before Trump threatened retribution against Rs who defy him I asked Johnson if president was angry at defectors. Hes not upset he told me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021727741691974007)  2026-02-11T23:27Z 594.7K followers, 468.8K engagements


"Johnson: Hes not upset. I just left the White House. He understands what's going on. It's not going to affect or change his policy. He can veto these things if they come to it. Trump about [--] mins later:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021728658130710859)  2026-02-11T23:30Z 594.7K followers, 47.7K engagements


"Democrats are unlikely to accept a new White House offer to rein in ICE and expect efforts to provide funding for DHS to fail before Friday nights shutdown deadline unless something dramatically changes Im told"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021938160343876039)  2026-02-12T13:23Z 594.7K followers, 26.4K engagements


"GOP Rep. Jeff Hurd one of six Rs to defy Trump on his Canada tariffs last night told me that the tariffs are absolutely hurting his constituents. I've heard clearly from small and large manufacturers as well as agricultural producers that these tariffs are hurting them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021968584667238420)  2026-02-12T15:24Z 594.7K followers, 30K engagements


"Johnson offers rare pushback to admin over DOJ tracking members search history on Epstein files. I think members should obviously have the right to peruse those at their own speed and with their own discretion.I don't think it's appropriate for anybody to be tracking that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2022011306921144382)  2026-02-12T18:13Z 594.7K followers, 53.4K engagements


"Sen. Thom Tillis says Secretary Pete Hegseth will be haunted by his efforts to punish Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly. "Just be ready for Pete Hegseth to experience the same thing in [--] [--] or [--] years" Tillis told me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2022035699667710244)  2026-02-12T19:50Z 594.7K followers, 135.3K engagements


"GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trumps call to nationalize elections. Actually it has its roots with Stephen Miller.Hes probably focused too much on his Duke education and should go back to third grade math. My granddaughter can figure out we dont have the votes to get that done"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2019479371749241080)  2026-02-05T18:32Z 594.7K followers, 637.9K engagements


"DHS shutdown all-but certain. What likely will happen: Senate Ds expected to block House bill to fund DHS through Sept. Then there will be competing continuing resolutions to extend funding for couple weeks and both will be blocked Then sens will leave town. Talks will continue News - House will leave today and be on [--] hours notice to come back per GOP sources. DHS shutdown starts Fri night at midnight News - House will leave today and be on [--] hours notice to come back per GOP sources. DHS shutdown starts Fri night at midnight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2021988509163409859)  2026-02-12T16:43Z 594.7K followers, 37.9K engagements


"Rand Paul said he expects Senate to take up House plan targeting Trumps tariffs on Canada probably in next work period after Presidents Day. Measure lacks a veto-proof majority but will probably pass over Trumps furious objections "I think we will have the vote" he told me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/2022040629195550760)  2026-02-12T20:10Z 594.7K followers, 43.9K engagements


"Trump cancels Thursday meeting with Democratic leaders ahead of Sept. [--] govt shutdown deadline. Now a staring contest ahead of potential shutdown with painful consequences"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1970485093358829914)  2025-09-23T13:47Z 593.4K followers, 276.5K engagements


"At UN Trump tells world leaders its true that hes been right about everything. Says hes not saying it in a bragadocious way. And says carbon footprint is a hoax and that climate change is the greatest con job thats ever happened on the world"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1970501947167015369)  2025-09-23T14:54Z 593.4K followers, 81.5K engagements


"Grijalva will become the 218th signature on Massie-Khanna discharge petition to force a House vote releasing Epstein files. Bill could pass the chamber in mid-Oct. But its chances of passing the Senate are slim. And Trump who has fought the bill would need to sign it into law Adelita Grijalva will win US House special election in Arizona CNN projects delivering decisive vote for Epstein files push. https://t.co/dCnXbzdQVp Adelita Grijalva will win US House special election in Arizona CNN projects delivering decisive vote for Epstein files push. https://t.co/dCnXbzdQVp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1970697217015980051)  2025-09-24T03:50Z 593.4K followers, 33.7K engagements


"Why a shutdown now feels very real:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1971388393381822565)  2025-09-26T01:36Z 593.1K followers, 25.3K engagements


"New GOP Sen. Rounds on Trump directing DOJ to target his foes. Says Congress needs to stay in our lane. On WH threats to fire federal workers if theres a shutdown: The president gets to make that call. On if Trumps Tylenol advice is responsible: Talk to your physician"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1971645020567752776)  2025-09-26T18:36Z 593.3K followers, 220.3K engagements


"New @insidepolitics 8aET/11aET -Trump hasnt spoken with Schumer since Jan. [--] and hasnt ever met with Jeffries. On Mondays meeting ahead of shutdown -Trump retribution tour latest -My intvw with Rep Seth Moulton weighing a big primary challenge -New CNN polling on swing voters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1972262688391889300)  2025-09-28T11:30Z 593.5K followers, 20.7K engagements


"New Rep Seth Moulton says hes weighing primary bid against Ed Markey. Democrats are not satisfied with the status quoEveryone knows we are opposed to Trump. But what are we gonna do differently On Schumer says Ds felt betrayed on hos he handled shutdown fight in March"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1972333478592287105)  2025-09-28T16:12Z 593.3K followers, 88.9K engagements


"Jeffries after Eric Adams exit. Over the next few days my entire focus will be on addressing the Republican healthcare crisis and funding the government. I will publicly weigh in with respect to the remaining candidates in the Mayors race well before the start of early voting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1972374070613455245)  2025-09-28T18:53Z 593.3K followers, 29.8K engagements


"A defiant Hakeem Jeffries digs in ahead of 11:59p shutdown deadline tomorrow night. Just asked him if he could back a clean stop-gap if WH gave assurances that they enter negotiations to extend ACA subsidies. Said no one can trust their word. Are you kidding me he said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1972693708802769000)  2025-09-29T16:03Z 593.4K followers, 382.4K engagements


"Schumer after meeting with Trump says there are still large differences between us. Says hes given Rs some options Jeffries says there are meaningful differences"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1972762955788997022)  2025-09-29T20:38Z 593.3K followers, 22.2K engagements


"Things looking quite dire now after WH meeting. Vance Johnson and Thune railing on Dems right now. This is hostage taking Thune says Shutdown deadline: 11:59p tomorrow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1972766040632545328)  2025-09-29T20:50Z 593.4K followers, 46.3K engagements


"Schumer tells reporters that there was a real division between GOP leaders and Trump over health care"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1972772328196243501)  2025-09-29T21:15Z 593.4K followers, 24.9K engagements


"Schumer says Trump admitted that presidents gets blamed for shutdown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1972773109288833208)  2025-09-29T21:18Z 593.3K followers, 15.8K engagements


"John Fetterman pushing back on Dems hardline over shutdown talks says he has a suggestion for his party as it demands changes on health care policy as part of spending talks: Win elections he told us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1972783112510922920)  2025-09-29T21:58Z 593.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Asked Hakeem Jeffries why he didnt endorse Mamdani after Eric Adams exit: Were on the brink of a government shutdownWe had a high-profile meeting with President Donald Trump My statement (on the race) speaks for itself well definitely address it sooner rather than later"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1972837998938243316)  2025-09-30T01:36Z 593.4K followers, 29.4K engagements


"John Fetterman on Dem leaders strategy on government funding: Youre running the risk of plunging our nation into chaos. He warns Trump will be even more emboldened to pull a lot more levers. "That would be the ideal outcome for Project [----] he said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1972853023199347116)  2025-09-30T02:36Z 593.5K followers, 335.3K engagements


"First shutdown in more than six years set to take place at midnight. That one lasted [--] days the longest in history. The Senate GOP plan: Keep voting on the seven-week stop-gap day after day until Senate Dems relent. So far Dems are mostly united. How long will it last"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1972996593541677497)  2025-09-30T12:06Z 593.3K followers, 841.5K engagements


"Gary Peters one of [--] Senate Dems who voted for the March stopgap bill to keep government open would not say how he would vote this time on eve of shutdown deadline. Youll see what Ill do in a little bit he just told me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973025418589634829)  2025-09-30T14:01Z 593.4K followers, 24.1K engagements


"Dozens of House Democrats yelling at presiding officer Morgan Griffith who quickly gaveled out pro forma session. Do your job Shame on you they yelled Johnson has kept House in recess until after the shutdown deadline to pressure Senate Ds to accept House stop-gap bill"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973056717257625830)  2025-09-30T16:05Z 593.4K followers, 23.5K engagements


"Elizabeth Warren blames Rs and says of D strategy: Sometimes you've got to stand and fight and a fight to protect Americans who can't afford their health care is a fight worth having. Hawley who wants to reverse Medicaid cuts bashes D strategy: What does that gain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973059376219918541)  2025-09-30T16:16Z 593.4K followers, 248.6K engagements


"Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker declined to comment to @tedbarrettcnn on Pete Hegseths speech at Quantico today Wicker helped push Hegseths nomination through but has had his differences with him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973113486424285562)  2025-09-30T19:51Z 593.3K followers, 68.8K engagements


"Sen. Angus King just told me hes undecided on how hell vote on the GOPs stop-gap measure. He joined nine Ds in March who voted to approve the funding bill Youll find out when they get to K in the roll call he said. Said hes worried about shutdown but also one-sided govt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973121341793640453)  2025-09-30T20:22Z 593.4K followers, 24.7K engagements


"Asked John Thune the Senate majority leader if they would negotiate with Democrats after the government is shutdown. Short answer: No. Thune: The negotiation happens when the government's open so let's keep the government open and then we will have the negotiation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973133804077265027)  2025-09-30T21:12Z 593.4K followers, 117.2K engagements


"Asked Dean about this later. He asked me like rhetorically is that really racist It's really racist it's despicable and he should have called it out. And I said "Did you see what the President did in that performance before the Generals" He said he hadn't seen it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973143822411636848)  2025-09-30T21:52Z 593.4K followers, 56.6K engagements


"Dean said she told Johnson of Trumps Quantico speech: I said you should watch it. The President is unwell. That somebody needs to go to him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973144135390601506)  2025-09-30T21:53Z 593.3K followers, 83.8K engagements


"47-53 Senate GOP rejects Dems proposal along party lines to fund the govt includes reversing Medicaid cuts extending ACA subsidies. Now the Dems will block the GOPs straight extension of government funding for seven weeks. Then the government will shutdown at midterm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973154658018545847)  2025-09-30T22:35Z 593.4K followers, 58.7K engagements


"Dems brush off fears that Trump will be emboldened by shutdown to go much further than he has already. Gallego: Trump has essentially already broken the government. Kelly: They're firing people already. They could go further Well they're going further all the time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973156080986530046)  2025-09-30T22:40Z 593.4K followers, 290.3K engagements


"Angus King votes for the GOP stop-gap measure. As did Catherine Cortez Masto and Fetterman. Heres King from this afternoon saying he was torn over it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973163987014733904)  2025-09-30T23:12Z 593.4K followers, [---] engagements


"NEWS First government shutdown in more than six years set to occur at midnight 55-45 Senate Ds block GOP plan to keep government open for [--] weeks Crossovers: Rand Paul NO. Angus King Catherine Cortez Masto and John Fetterman vote YES. No one knows how long this will last"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973167735929712868)  2025-09-30T23:27Z 593.3K followers, 77.3K engagements


"Gillibrand and Peters voted in March for R bill to extend funding through end of Sept But voted tonight to block R bill to extend for [--] weeks What changed Gillibrand: Weve watched President Trump over the last six months destroy our government Peters: Its about health care"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973215033405714689)  2025-10-01T02:34Z 593.3K followers, 139.2K engagements


"Asked Dem Sen. Maggie Hassan who voted for March stopgap but voted NO yesterday if shes going to keep voting NO. We need a bipartisan path forward in order to get to a deal that protects people health healthcare and prevents their premiums from doubling" she told me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973401644847997033)  2025-10-01T14:56Z 593.4K followers, 32K engagements


"Asked John Fetterman who voted for the GOPs stop-gap bill about this moment with the government shutdown: This isn't entertainment and if it is entertainment this is a really shitty show"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973416950916063241)  2025-10-01T15:57Z 593.3K followers, 17.8K engagements


"GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Pete Hegseth bringing generals to Quantico for event "I think it could have been done virtually. "I'm not really sure why we brought so many people here and off their frontline positions.I don't really know why it had to be such a production he told me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973436656654098778)  2025-10-01T17:15Z 593.4K followers, 29.2K engagements


"Senators leaving town until Friday to observe Jewish holiday so the government will be shutdown at least until then but likely longer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973460012162056244)  2025-10-01T18:48Z 593.4K followers, 40.6K engagements


"GOP Sen. Kevin Cramer on WH plan for mass federal firings: Im not nuts for it. Theres the political ramifications that could cause backlashIt makes everything going forward more difficult for us on votes I just dont like squandering that political capital he told me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973503037953155288)  2025-10-01T21:39Z 593.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Ds dig in including ones who voted for March bill Going to keep voting no Durbin: Thats my plan. Hassan calls for bipartisan deal on health care Ds undeterred over WH threats of mass firings Gallego: Threats not going to work on me Warner says fed workers behind him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973508734400995346)  2025-10-01T22:02Z 593.3K followers, 124K engagements


"More Cramer on WH plans for federal firings: This is certainly the most moral high ground Republicans have had in a moment like this that I can recall and I just dont like squandering that political capital when you have that kind of high ground"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973535327332737240)  2025-10-01T23:47Z 593.3K followers, 44.7K engagements


"Shutdown day 2: Expected now to go into next week at least. Dems signaling they wont cave (at least not yet) amid Trumps threats for cuts and to fire fed workers GOP leaders plan another vote on the 7-week CR on Friday Informal talks happening but no serious negotiations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973733105069694996)  2025-10-02T12:53Z 593.4K followers, 71.5K engagements


"Senate Dems say theyre holding firm (for now) amid Trumps vow to slash programs and layoff fed workers Their threat doesn't work on me Gallego said Blumenthal: "This shutdown will be painful but we need to take a stand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973754590450594148)  2025-10-02T14:18Z 593.4K followers, 39.4K engagements


"Senate out til tomorrow at 11:30a. Another vote then on Houses stop-gap to reopen government. Dems expected to block it. No votes expected in Senate this weekend. No serious talks happening between the two sides at leadership level. Meaning shutdown expected to drag into Week 2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1973815632937562225)  2025-10-02T18:21Z 593.4K followers, 28.6K engagements


"New @insidepolitics: 8aET/11aET: @cnn - Trump v. IL Dems as tensions boil in Chicago - Shutdown news: Which side will blink first - Gaza talks: Live report from Israel - SCOTUS: Momentous term set to begin. Details from @joanbiskupic W/@bresreports @prisalva @jasjwright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1974802745761599783)  2025-10-05T11:43Z 593.4K followers, 18.8K engagements


"Seven Senate Dems who voted to keep government open in March are now voting to block GOPs short-term bill to reopen government. Will they buckle or hold firm So far holding firm:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1974846439965778082)  2025-10-05T14:37Z 593.4K followers, 85.8K engagements


"Schumer in 2019: Shutting down governmentover a policy difference is self-defeating. So why wont Dems vote for GOP CR to reopen government now and then negotiate ACA subsidies over next several weeks Dem Sen. Andy Kim responds: What we are seeing now is different"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975276894577959129)  2025-10-06T19:08Z 593.5K followers, 47K engagements


"Trump says we have a negotiation going on with Democrats that could lead to very good things with regard to health care. But GOP leaders have repeatedly said no talks until the government is reopened. And Schumer said today he didnt speak with Thune this weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975298468676837722)  2025-10-06T20:33Z 593.5K followers, 31.1K engagements


"Just asked Sen. John Cornyn about Rep. Wesley Hunts entrance into the three-way primary for his seat. Asked him if Hunt makes a two-person runoff more likely in #txsen Cornyn says of Hunt: Well it's pretty clear to me that he won't make a run off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975311999480570111)  2025-10-06T21:27Z 593.4K followers, 19.6K engagements


"Kaine: The comments are completely indefensible. Ive known Jay Jones for [--] years and those comments are very much out of character for him. So if I put the comments which are clearly beyond the pale against knowing this guy for [--] years I'm still supporting Jay Jones"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975323188612694027)  2025-10-06T22:12Z 593.4K followers, 81K engagements


"Senate gridlock: Ds about to block GOP bill to reopen govt until Nov [--] the fifth time. And 45-50 Senate GOP blocks Dem alternative to reopen government extend ACA subsidies reverse Medicaid cuts and rein in Trumps moves to unilaterally cut spending. [--] votes needed on both"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975324468726915249)  2025-10-06T22:17Z 593.4K followers, 30.3K engagements


"Its really unclear what Trump was talking about here. GOP and Dem leaders saying there are no talks going on with the WH on health care"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975326830149444018)  2025-10-06T22:26Z 593.4K followers, 11.8K engagements


"GOP push to reopen government with a 7-week extension of funding blocked by Dems for a fifth time as they demand an extension of ACA subsidies. Same three members of Senate Dem Caucus Catherine Cortez Masto Angus King and John Fetterman vote YES Lone R to vote NO: Paul"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975332129459642422)  2025-10-06T22:47Z 593.5K followers, 24.4K engagements


"Mark Warner Dem senator from VA didnt answer when asked by @tedbarrettcnn whether Jones should stay in race"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975334410921845086)  2025-10-06T22:56Z 593.4K followers, 106.7K engagements


"Angus King who has voted five times for the GOP stopgap to reopen govt told me hes contemplating changing and voting NO unless the Republicans are more forthcoming dealing with the ACA problem. Hes undecided about tomorrow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975338557205364964)  2025-10-06T23:13Z 593.4K followers, 1.2M engagements


"Trump on whether furloughed federal workers will get back pay. It depends on who we are talking about he says. More on @InsidePolitics now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975594992715637141)  2025-10-07T16:12Z 593.4K followers, 31.2K engagements


"Just asked Speaker Johnson why he hasnt sworn in Rep.-elect Grijalva in pro-forma session since he did for two Rs earlier this year during pro forma. Asked him if he had anything to do w the Epstein files discharge petition. No it has nothing to do with that at all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975638672830857382)  2025-10-07T19:05Z 593.6K followers, 29.8K engagements


"Johnson swore in GOP Reps. Patronis and Fine during April pro forma session. The House has been holding regular pro formas (gavel in gavel out sessions) and not conducting legislative business to pressure Senate Dems to approve the Houses stopgap to reopen the govt. RAJU: Earlier this year you swore in [--] Republican members during a pro forma session. So why not swear in Adelita Grijalva who was elected [--] weeks ago Does it have to do with her 218th signature on the Epstein discharge petition MIKE JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that at https://t.co/nc068SXk3o RAJU: Earlier this year you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975643117127627074)  2025-10-07T19:23Z 593.4K followers, 129.9K engagements


"After these comments the speakers office says: We will swear in Rep.-Elect Grijalva as soon as the House returns to session when Chuck Schumer Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego decide to open up the government"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975668200051560506)  2025-10-07T21:02Z 593.5K followers, 81K engagements


"Herschel Walker is now the US ambassador to the Bahamas. He was confirmed as part of a batch of [---] nominees 51-47. After Dems were slow-walking Trump nominees Senate Rs changed rules to consider blocs of nominee at a time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975691483853562170)  2025-10-07T22:35Z 593.5K followers, 95.2K engagements


"Sen. Jeff Merkley Oregon Dem accuses admin of staging a riot in Portland citing local reporting. This is the first time I know of at least in my lifetime that the federal government has faked a riot in order to try to justify the Insurrection Act being invoked he told us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975704425390891506)  2025-10-07T23:26Z 593.5K followers, 130.3K engagements


"Sen. Cory Booker told me hes still backing VAs Dem AG nominee Jay Jones despite the embattled candidates inflammatory texts that came to light. Thisis a moment where Virginia has already started voting. And I'm going to let the people of Virginia speak he said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975705528740250000)  2025-10-07T23:31Z 593.4K followers, 23.9K engagements


"Booker said of the texts that "violent language like that is in our political atmosphere is in our political environment is unacceptable." "I just know right now this is a chance for the voters to literally decide how they feel about this" he said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975705815056265434)  2025-10-07T23:32Z 593.5K followers, 14.7K engagements


"Senate Ds who could be swing votes not buckling yet Gary Peters who voted for March stopgap told me he hasnt been hearing from his constituents to back down. Healthcare is still an issue. Tim Kaine who reps VA said theres a different vibe in this shutdown vs. past"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975713970658156551)  2025-10-08T00:04Z 593.4K followers, 140.3K engagements


"House has a pro forma session today at 3p"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975883467826377055)  2025-10-08T11:18Z 593.4K followers, 15K engagements


"No end in sight for shutdown as Senate remains at a standoff and House is out of session. For the sixth time Dems block GOP bill to reopen govt 54-45 Same three Ds vote yes King Cortez Masto Fetterman. Same R voted NO: Paul. GOP blocked Dems alternative for a sixth time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1975975262618779794)  2025-10-08T17:23Z 593.4K followers, 25.3K engagements


""I'm supporting the team" Sen. Mark Warner told @tedbarrettcnn when asked if he still backs embattled Jay Jones in the Virginia AG race after his inflammatory texts sent his campaign reeling"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1976042998363492421)  2025-10-08T21:52Z 593.4K followers, 19.2K engagements


"New MTG told me that Speaker Johnson should bring House back to session and cut a health care deal warning of high costs hurting voters. Says GOP not winning messaging war. Look Democrats you created this mess. Republicans you have no solutions. https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/08/politics/mtg-shutdown-trump https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/08/politics/mtg-shutdown-trump"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1976044052660486602)  2025-10-08T21:56Z 593.4K followers, 217.9K engagements


"Asked if Trump was straying from MAGA principles Greene said: Id never speak on behalf of the president but I dont think hes always getting the best advice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1976053545683255617)  2025-10-08T22:34Z 593.4K followers, 20.8K engagements


"Trump says at the WH that the hostages will be released Monday or Tuesday Says he will go to Egypt for an official signing of ceasefire deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1976318978386747701)  2025-10-09T16:08Z 593.4K followers, 18.4K engagements


"Shutdown Day 9: Groundhog Day House out of session and Senate stuck. Leaders not talking. For seventh time Senate Ds block GOP bill to reopen govt 54-45 Defections on D side: Fetterman King and Cortez Masto. On R side: Paul And for seventh time GOP blocks Dem alternative"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1976344196228448622)  2025-10-09T17:49Z 593.4K followers, 23.4K engagements


"Asked Sen. Alex Padilla about the Katie Porter controversy and he said: I'm not even sure what to say. Asked how damaging it will be for her he said: That's up to the people of California. On when he will decide whether to run for #cagov: I dont have a hard date set"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1976352836075347968)  2025-10-09T18:23Z 593.4K followers, 98.2K engagements


"How Katie Porter handled some qs during her Senate bid. In [----] as Adam Schiff was censured by House. (Wouldnt answer) In [----] after she lost race and claimed it had been rigged. Here she wouldnt respond to that q on her comment Days later said she regretted word choice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1976394994895532386)  2025-10-09T21:11Z 593.5K followers, 177.3K engagements


"Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told us he just spoke to Letitia James. I told her what I thought was being done to her was outrageous and we talked about how they had twisted and turned every bit of honor in the Justice Department inside out he said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1976408872119414881)  2025-10-09T22:06Z 593.5K followers, 65.7K engagements


"Asked Adam Schiff if he was worried hes next and he said: This is not about me or about Letitia James or James Comey. It is about all of us. It is about whether people who stand up to the President and do their jobs and hold the administration accountable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1976413142403219495)  2025-10-09T22:23Z 593.4K followers, 33.2K engagements


"New -- @insidepolitics Sunday 8aET/11aET -Live report from @clarissaward in Israel on Gaza ceasefire deal - Analsyis from @brett_mcgurk on whats next - GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley live as government shutdown drags on More with @apalmerdc @jeffzeleny @seungminkim & @StCollinson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1977342546654200091)  2025-10-12T11:56Z 593.5K followers, 18.8K engagements


"Kiley says there are a number of people in my conference who are very concerned that Americans will be hit with a sudden increase in health care premiums. I dont see why we shouldnt at least look into that Kiley said of bipartisan talks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1977412792975310873)  2025-10-12T16:35Z 593.6K followers, 30K engagements


"MTG on whether Rs are making their best case to voters on why they deserve to stay in the majority. Well right now I wouldn't give Republicans a great grade. This is why I'm being vocal. I always push on my own party. You guys need to govern the way you campaign"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1977463081694622080)  2025-10-12T19:55Z 593.5K followers, 51.2K engagements


"Just asked speaker if he should change strategy since pressuring Senate Ds to back Houses stop-gap isnt working I dont have any strategy. . Im doing the right thing Asked him about a middleground with Schumer. I'm not playing his game he said https://www.c-span.org/clip/news-conference/user-clip-speaker-johnson-says-he-wont-change-strategies-as-government-shutdown-enters-its-third-week/5175555 https://www.c-span.org/clip/news-conference/user-clip-speaker-johnson-says-he-wont-change-strategies-as-government-shutdown-enters-its-third-week/5175555"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1978123150098305227)  2025-10-14T15:38Z 593.5K followers, 17.7K engagements


"49-45 Senate Ds filibuster GOP bill to reopen govt til Nov. [--] for eighth time. Defections: Cortez Masto King vote AYE. (Fetterman missed it) Paul: NO GOP not changing strategy and neither are Dems who want ACA subsidy extension Shutdown likely going to next week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1978226824984375669)  2025-10-14T22:30Z 593.5K followers, 49.9K engagements


"Johnson said theres no need to change strategy since he said its all about passing the House stopgap. I don't have any strategyI'm doing the right thing. The clearly obvious thing the traditional thing that's exactly what Chuck Schumer voted for in March this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1978238326457909324)  2025-10-14T23:15Z 593.5K followers, 20.7K engagements


"Thune to @tedbarrettcnn on Trumps $20B bailout to Argentina. I dont know what all the specifics of the Argentine deal but. Argentina Brazil China's buying all their products from those countries now and so it's a global battle and we need to find more markets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1978257503574974585)  2025-10-15T00:31Z 593.5K followers, 18.6K engagements


"Asked him why he wouldnt call it a bailout: "I dont know anything about it yet I've been really busy as you've probably noticed but I'm waiting to get an update on it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/1978541753125720388)  2025-10-15T19:21Z 593.5K followers, 18.3K engagements


"Good @jenhab piece from rural Miss. on the challenges of Obamacare in conservative country http://t.co/FlbrCzMD2w http://politi.co/1rb0xg7 http://politi.co/1rb0xg7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/447443582744420354)  2014-03-22T18:43Z 592.8K followers, [--] engagements


"Our look at the work underway in La. and Ga. to prep for runoffs w/@apalmerDC http://t.co/WCfLXVpWfF http://www.politico.com/story/2014/09/senate-runoffs-2014-elections-111340.htmlhp=f1 http://www.politico.com/story/2014/09/senate-runoffs-2014-elections-111340.htmlhp=f1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/515460262158016512)  2014-09-26T11:17Z 592.8K followers, [--] engagements


"Bernie Sanders ratchets up the trade wars plans to prevent Senate Finance Committee from meeting more than two hours today to consider bill"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/590887106953797635)  2015-04-22T14:37Z 637.8K followers, [--] engagements


"Protestor escorted out of Trump rally with sign: "We will over-comb Trump" per @frates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/704778421558251522)  2016-03-01T21:20Z 637.8K followers, [--] engagements


"NEWS: Sanders and Clinton aides privately met to join forces calm down raucous floor protestors at DNC. Ben Jealous will be dispatched"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/757677050597605376)  2016-07-25T20:41Z 637.7K followers, [--] engagements


"RYAN getting pushback from angry members who believe his new posture will help elect Clinton several people said. More on CNN now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/785508295171645440)  2016-10-10T15:52Z 637.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Tim Scott defending Price says there are "sitting senators that made trades" while sitting on committees overseeing those companies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/821734325301497857)  2017-01-18T15:01Z 637.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Nunes told me repeatedly that the info he disclosed was NOT classified"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/849995189339009024)  2017-04-06T14:40Z 592.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Spicer's Hitler comment gets some backing from Rep. Cramer who may run against Heitkamp in #ndsen per @tomlobianco http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/12/politics/kevin-cramer-defense-sean-spicer/index.html http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/12/politics/kevin-cramer-defense-sean-spicer/index.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/852240495325712389)  2017-04-12T19:22Z 592.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Burr rebukes Kamala Harris during intense questioning of Rosenstein about whether Mueller has full authority. "The senator will suspend""  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/872487788461084672)  2017-06-07T16:17Z 630.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Cruz to @DanaBashCNN denies reports that he opposes sex toys. "Consenting adults should be able to do whatever they want in the bedrooms""  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/908066904933355520)  2017-09-13T20:36Z 592.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Pence nuance: "I've made clear that during my time on the campaign I was not aware of any contacts or any collusion with Russian officials""  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/910839361620627457)  2017-09-21T12:13Z 592.2K followers, [---] engagements


""There are a whole lot of people besides the president who say America First" McCain said when I asked about Trump's slogan: America First"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/920313133180358657)  2017-10-17T15:38Z 601.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Gowdy on Fox says he has faith in Mueller and opposes any effort on Hill to curtail special counsel probe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/924623727387725824)  2017-10-29T13:07Z 631.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Trump (so far) avoiding topic of shithole in his tweets tonight: tweets about Chrysler Feinstein praise from Fox and Friends taxes small businesses"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/951651777706889216)  2018-01-12T03:07Z 637.7K followers, [---] engagements


"RYAN breaks silence on Trump 'shithole' comments: "First thing that came to my mind very unfortunate unhelpful." Talks about his family coming from Ireland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/951869227664846848)  2018-01-12T17:31Z 637.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Sarah Sanders behind the podium tomorrow for the first time since Trump called African nations shithole countries. Briefing is at 3:30pm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/953107814016315392)  2018-01-16T03:33Z 593.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Burr and Warner both furious with appropriators for adding language in the CR that limits Senate Intels ability to direct the intelligence community to spend money. Language was added at OMBs request"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/955515147279364097)  2018-01-22T18:58Z 598.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Actress Jennifer Garner spotted in the Senate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/973601611078602752)  2018-03-13T16:48Z 592.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Trump former campaign chairman: indicted Trump WH national security adviser: pleads guilty Trump former deputy campaign chairman: pleads guilty Trump campaign foreign policy adviser: pleads guilty Trump personal lawyer and close confidant: under criminal investigation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/984867985386082305)  2018-04-13T18:56Z 599.3K followers, 22.3K engagements


"The informant Trump has been railing about was NOT planted inside the campaign to provide information to investigators US officials tell @ShimonPro @LauraAJarrett @jimsciutto. Informant was an American but no other details"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mkraju/status/997484746413363202)  2018-05-18T14:31Z 637.7K followers, [----] engagements

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