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Rob Bonta
@robbonta· CA· Jul 26, 2026

When too few corporations have too much power in markets central to American life, it makes things more expensive, and it makes things worse.

commondreams.org
Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Jul 26, 2026

From the workers and artists who bring stories to life to the families who buy tickets at the box office, Paramount’s illegal takeover of Warner Bros. is a bad deal for all those who count on a competitive entertainment industry.

huffpost.com
Rob Bonta
@robbonta· CA· Jul 25, 2026

Today’s agreement is great news for audiences, movie theaters, and the many people who write, build, and create the art, news, and entertainment so many of us enjoy.

commondreams.org
Rob Bonta
@robbonta· CA· Jul 25, 2026

Our argument against this illegal merger is straightforward: When too few corporations have too much power in markets central to American life, it makes things more expensive, and it makes things worse.

commondreams.org
Rob Bonta
@robbonta· CA· Jul 24, 2026

President Trump has little support for both his mass deportation agenda and his baseless claims of election fraud, so instead, he’s trying to bully state and local governments into adopting his preferred policies in exchange for…

theguardian.com
Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· Jul 24, 2026

As The Trump regime and Congressional Republicans continue to attack healthcare and diversity initiatives from all fronts, working to ensure healthcare is affordable and accessible to all has never been more relevant.

padilla.senate.gov
Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Jul 24, 2026

Today's decision is an important victory for all those who would be hurt by this merger, and I look forward to continuing to fight this case.

cbsnews.com
Rob Bonta
@robbonta· CA· Jul 24, 2026

Bonta issued a statement calling the judge's ruling "a critical first win in our case to ensure this megamerger never sees the light of day."

cbsnews.com
Rob Bonta
@robbonta· CA· Jul 23, 2026

Trump is attempting to use this funding as leverage to force states to adopt his preferred political agenda. That is unlawful. It’s unconstitutional. And today, we’re asking the court to stop it.

newjerseymonitor.com
Kris Mayes
@krismayes· AZ· Jul 23, 2026

There is a strong public interest in preventing dangerous cross-border crimes, like human trafficking and drug smuggling.

azmirror.com
Rob Bonta
@robbonta· CA· Jul 23, 2026

Public safety should never become a bargaining chip. Emergency preparedness funding should be based on public need, not political agendas.

newjerseymonitor.com
Liz Murrill
@lizmurrill· LA· Jul 22, 2026

The irresponsible and illegal actions that led to this abuse of the criminal justice system need to never happen again.

lailluminator.com
Liz Murrill
@lizmurrill· LA· Jul 22, 2026

I will pursue civil litigation and intend to seek reimbursement from the state for my ongoing legal costs.

lailluminator.com
Liz Murrill
@lizmurrill· LA· Jul 22, 2026

You can’t be friends with somebody who wants to put you in jail for 80 years.

lailluminator.com
Tim Griffin
@timgriffin· AR· Jul 22, 2026

They’re looking for a way to be in the program, to have access, but to limit their downside financially.

arkansasadvocate.com
Anthony G. Brown
@anthonygbrown· MD· Jul 22, 2026

This ruling protects billions of dollars in already awarded federal grants from being cancelled without warning or clear justification.

penncapital-star.com
Jeff Jackson
@jeffjackson· Democratic · NC· Jul 22, 2026

Congress designed this provision to prevent EPA from doing exactly what it proposes to do here — weaken existing health protections for public drinking water.

ncnewsline.com
Jeff Jackson
@jeffjackson· Democratic · NC· Jul 22, 2026

If the EPA rolls back these limits, it would be a harmful step in the wrong direction.

ncnewsline.com
Jeff Jackson
@jeffjackson· Democratic · NC· Jul 22, 2026

In North Carolina, we know firsthand how damaging PFAS chemicals are to our drinking water and to people’s health.

ncnewsline.com