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Gentner Drummond
@gentnerdrummond· OK· Aug 26, 2026

I’ll keep standing strong with President Trump to secure the border, deport illegals and stop the flow of drugs and crime.

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Gentner Drummond
@gentnerdrummond· OK· Aug 26, 2026

As a tough-on-crime attorney general and decorated fighter pilot, I have proven I will always fight for our freedom and defend our values.

foxnews.com
Dana Nessel
@dananessel· MI· Aug 26, 2026

It’s frustrating that justice has evaded the people of Flint.

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Dana Nessel
@dananessel· MI· Aug 26, 2026

I hope this offering revealing the inner workings of our dedicated investigators and prosecutors who helmed this yearslong effort and the facts and evidence which guided them may tell one part of the story of the Flint water crisis, and…

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Dana Nessel
@dananessel· MI· Aug 25, 2026

When I put myself into the shoes of the prosecutors entrusted with this case, even in hindsight, I could never have imagined a scenario where there would be an issue in using the one person grand jury.

michiganadvance.com
Dana Nessel
@dananessel· MI· Aug 25, 2026

I harbor a deep regret that the information included in this report exists solely here upon its pages, and was not exhibited in a public courtroom as it should have been.

michiganadvance.com
Phil Weiser
@philweiser· CO· Aug 25, 2026

The electric grid is a tremendous technological accomplishment that will require continued innovation to meet our carbon emission targets, ensure electricity is affordable, and maintain a reliable and resilient grid.

dailycaller.com
Phil Weiser
@philweiser· CO· Aug 25, 2026

As Governor, I am committed to continuing and building upon our leadership in addressing our climate challenges and protecting Colorado’s land, air, and water at a time when the Trump Administration’s climate denialism threatens our…

dailycaller.com
Josh Kaul
@joshkaul· WI· Aug 25, 2026

Threatening to cut funding that supports law enforcement if states don’t agree to unlawful conditions is an abuse of the Trump administration’s authority.

wisconsinexaminer.com
Dan Rayfield
@danrayfield· OR· Aug 25, 2026

Today’s court decision is a temporary setback, nothing more. This fight is far from over.

theguardian.com
Dan Rayfield
@danrayfield· OR· Aug 25, 2026

We’re not going to let Donald Trump interfere in our elections—and we’re certainly not going to let him decide who gets a ballot and who doesn’t.

theguardian.com
Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Aug 25, 2026

New Yorkers deserve leaders who are committed to serving their communities, not rewriting rules to hold onto power.

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Xavier Becerra
@xavierbecerra· Democratic · CA· Aug 25, 2026

We hope that the Supreme Court of California will issue a swift decision protecting the right to vote, protecting the ballots that are cast by our voters, so we can once again give our voters the confidence to know that when they go out…

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Alan Wilson
@alanwilson· SC· Aug 24, 2026

This trafficking pipeline was historically responsible for hundreds of kilos of cocaine coming into our state across the southern border from Mexico.

scdailygazette.com
Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Aug 24, 2026

This decision is a painful setback, but it will not be the final word.

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Ken Paxton
@kenpaxton· TX· Aug 24, 2026

Texans know this stretch of our border better than anyone in Washington. Destroying one of our state’s greatest natural treasures with unnecessary roads and barriers is not smart border security.

salon.com
Ken Paxton
@kenpaxton· TX· Aug 24, 2026

While James Talarico and his campaign infrastructure accept millions of dollars from data center-affiliated donors and put their interests first, I will lead with Texans at the forefront.

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Xavier Becerra
@xavierbecerra· Democratic · CA· Aug 23, 2026

I'm going to ask them to help me extract some of that waste and put it into healthcare, which helps us cover the cost of keeping Californians insured.

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Ken Paxton
@kenpaxton· TX· Aug 22, 2026

He’s got money. He’s been on TV for about four or five weeks. And it’s helped him a little bit in the polls — that’s why the polls have gotten closer.

salon.com
Ken Paxton
@kenpaxton· TX· Aug 22, 2026

We haven’t yet, but we’re very hopeful that that’s coming soon

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Anthony G. Brown
@anthonygbrown· MD· Aug 22, 2026

By blocking the Trump Administration’s unlawful attempt to move the FBI to the Reagan Building and divert the funds Congress set aside for this project, the Court has cleared the path back to Greenbelt.

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Phil Weiser
@philweiser· CO· Aug 22, 2026

The attorney general's office is committed to defending these convictions through the appeals process. Justice demands it.

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