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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 15, 2026

Today, we not only celebrate 250 years of American history, reflecting on the blessings and freedoms we enjoy as citizens of this great nation, but we also take time to honor Teddy Roosevelt, one of our most iconic Presidents.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 15, 2026

Replacing these bridges is an important priority for communities on both sides of the Red River, especially farmers in this region. That’s why we worked to secure this $24 million award, which will restore access to these important…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 15, 2026

This legislation creates a bipartisan process to ensure Congress finally does its job.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 15, 2026

For years, we've known that Social Security faces serious long-term financial challenges, yet Congress has repeatedly chosen to look the other way.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jul 15, 2026

For nearly a century, Social Security has been a lifeline that allows Americans to retire with dignity.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 15, 2026

And that's why I was so explicit with the secretary. I know him from working with him in the Senate before he became secretary.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 15, 2026

I said, “I'm going to say that you have committed to me that this investigation will be full, fair and transparent. Can I say that? He said, “Yes, absolutely.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 15, 2026

I think it's very frustrating to the American people that we cannot get a straight answer on what the war is costing, not to mention what it has cost and is costing to the American people at the gas pump and in other costs.

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Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Jul 15, 2026

From day one, Acting U.S. Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche has done the hard work of fixing cracks in our justice system to root out rampant fraud, prosecute criminals, and restore liberty and justice for every American. @POTUS tapped the…

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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Jul 15, 2026

I go into the office, I sue the federal government, and then I go home.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jul 15, 2026

Today under the law it’s my duty and honor to name someone to serve in the place of this irresistible man, this irreplaceable man, this extraordinary man for the remainder of his term.

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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Jul 15, 2026

We have to, you know, we have to have a strong military.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jul 15, 2026

The absence of knowing where this money is coming from to do this dramatic top-line increase? That still has to get resolved.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jul 15, 2026

I had wondered what you would say, and I was humbled by your quickness to see the duty that you had to serve.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 15, 2026

It's a tragedy for our country that we're going through this process that's based on a phony premise.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 15, 2026

I want a full, fair, open, transparent investigation of this, not strictly run by the feds.

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Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Jul 14, 2026

Pre-K for all is one of the best ways to increase the size of the workforce and to get parents back in the economy.

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Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Jul 14, 2026

Oregon can figure this out. We need to prioritize what we need to fund, and my budget will be prioritizing education and particularly summer investments again because we know it works and we need to do that.

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Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Jul 14, 2026

It will be a challenge to put my recommended budget together, but I would also say I worked on budgets in the Great Recession and through COVID.

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Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Jul 14, 2026

I firmly believe that Oregon will shape the future of the semiconductor industry with our unmatched combination of technical expertise, manufacturing experience, world-class research institutions and our commitment to sustainable…

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