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Kay Ivey
@kayivey· Republican · AL· Jul 25, 2026

Responsible use of classroom screen time is a top priority of my administration, and while we are already making a difference by passing two signature laws to address it, we can still do more.

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Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· Jul 25, 2026

I get a little bit concerned when our administration pokes their finger in the eye of our allies.

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Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· Jul 25, 2026

Withholding this funding will make our communities less safe and would be dangerous under any circumstance, but doing this in an attempt to undermine states’ authority over elections is reckless and unconstitutional.

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Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· Jul 25, 2026

The Trump Administration is holding critical funding for homeland security and disaster response hostage in their latest attempt to take over our elections and perpetuate baseless conspiracy theories.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2026

Connecticut’s farms not only provide fresh, nutritious food for the people of our state, but they also are small businesses that support thousands of jobs and are a critical component of our economy.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2026

In the meantime, I want every Haitian family in Connecticut to know that you are valued members of this community and we have your backs.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2026

Every shift worked and every dollar brought home makes a real difference for families facing enormous uncertainty right now.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2026

I’m calling on employers across Connecticut to do everything they can, within the law, to keep their Haitian employees working for as long as this window stays open.

portal.ct.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 25, 2026

However brief it may be, this extension matters. It means thousands of our Haitian neighbors, coworkers, and friends can keep showing up to work and keep earning to support their families for a few more critical days.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Jul 25, 2026

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Jeremy Baker for his steadfast commitment to serving the people of Maryland.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 25, 2026

Virginians deserve leaders focused on lowering costs – not policies that make life more expensive. We’ll keep fighting to reverse these harmful policies, end this unnecessary war, and put more money back in Virginians’ pockets.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 25, 2026

This new data confirms what we’ve been hearing from families across Virginia for months. President Trump promised the American people lower costs, but instead, his reckless war of choice in Iran and his chaotic economic policies have…

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 25, 2026

As cyberattacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, it’s our responsibility as lawmakers to ensure our schools have the tools and resources needed to protect students, parents, educators, and their sensitive information from being…

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jul 25, 2026

The students selected to attend the Air Force Academy are some of our nation’s best and brightest, and we must continue to provide them with a quality educational experience that prepares them to defend our country.

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Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Jul 25, 2026

Michiganders need a fighter in Washington and there are few leaders with more fight in ’em than Haley Stevens.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jul 25, 2026

We do have an ID requirement in Virginia. We also have audits of elections, and we've never found there to be a noncitizen voting problem.

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Brian Kemp
@briankemp· Republican · GA· Jul 24, 2026

We cannot let China win this race, and that’s what some people want.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 24, 2026

Leave us alone. Leave these people alone.

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Michelle Lujan Grisham
@michellelujangrisham· Democratic · NM· Jul 24, 2026

Making New Mexico an early primary state will help put our state on the national stage, increase investment in our communities, expand our tourism economy and give New Mexicans a stronger voice in shaping the policies of our nation.

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Michelle Lujan Grisham
@michellelujangrisham· Democratic · NM· Jul 24, 2026

For years, I’ve said the same thing: you cannot show up for Hispanic voters in November after Democrats have already picked a nominee. You have to engage with them from the start. Today, national Democrats agreed.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 24, 2026

We have been working in good faith with our Republican colleagues for the past year and will continue doing so to get this over the finish line.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 24, 2026

With more than 3,640 wildfires in Canada this year alone, it’s clear that more action needs to be taken to prevent and stop these fires.

hoeven.senate.gov
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 24, 2026

This medal honors Doris’ sacrifice and reminds us that everyone has a part to play to serve our country.

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