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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· Republican · FL· May 26, 2025

To see Republicans in Congress cast aside any meaningful spending reductions (and, in fact, fully fund things like USAID) is demoralizing and represents a betrayal of the voters who elected them.

thehill.com
Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· May 26, 2025

FEMA and DHS’s announcement to conduct additional reviews of grants, including for emergency management and disaster assistance, is ridiculous.

truthout.org
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· May 26, 2025

CIF's proposed pilot is a reasonable, respectful way to navigate a complex issue without compromising competitive fairness — a model worth pursuing.

cbsnews.com
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· May 25, 2025

Charlie was a powerful voice in government and politics, and we remember him today for not only leading his life as a public servant of this great State but also for his dedicated service to our military in the Korean War.

cbsnews.com
Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· May 25, 2025

I appreciate the prime minister’s conduct of the war.

cnn.com
Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· May 24, 2025

As I told his wife Rena, we are eternally grateful for Alec's service to his Commonwealth. May his memory be a blessing.

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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· May 23, 2025

When you hear about this story that they didn't know where the money was going, it makes you mad because this is somebody's money, this is taxpayers' money when we have almost $37 trillion in debt, so this makes no sense at all.

foxnews.com
Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· May 22, 2025

The action against Harvard will serve as a warning to other universities.

cbsnews.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· May 22, 2025

ced[ing] American car-industry dominance to China.

vox.com
Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· May 22, 2025

With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significantly to the University and its mission.

truthout.org
Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· May 22, 2025

With the 'planned partnership,' there is an opportunity to deliver historic investments and ensure the future of American steelmaking continues to run through the Mon Valley.

cbsnews.com
Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· May 22, 2025

We are reorienting the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s responsibilities.

msnbc.com
Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· May 22, 2025

the principle of habeas corpus was a concept that gave the president the 'constitutional right' to deport people.

thenation.com
Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· May 22, 2025

It is a privilege, not a right, for universities to enroll foreign students and benefit from their higher tuition payments to help pad their multibillion-dollar endowments.

cbsnews.com
Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· May 22, 2025

to press for the best deal to keep U.S. Steel headquartered in Pittsburgh, protect union jobs, and secure the future of steelmaking in Western Pennsylvania.

nbcnews.com
Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· May 22, 2025

DHS revoked Harvard’s SEVP certification to send a clear signal to Harvard and all universities that want to enjoy the privilege of enrolling foreign students, that the Trump Administration will enforce the law and root out the evils of…

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