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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jun 15, 2026

He isn’t coming after me because of mean tweets, but because I am considering running for President.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jun 15, 2026

Not because they found a crime; because they’re simply trying to find one.

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

The details of any agreement with the Iranian regime, including any financial or sanctions relief, must be carefully scrutinized.

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Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· Jun 15, 2026

Colorado has taken another important step toward better protecting the property rights of its citizens.

reason.com
Tony Evers
@tonyevers· Democratic · WI· Jun 15, 2026

I know how to win, so take it from me. Our Democratic candidate for governor will need every single one of us when they win the primary, and immediately from day one, we’ll not have time for anyone to be sitting on the sidelines.

wisconsinexaminer.com
Tony Evers
@tonyevers· Democratic · WI· Jun 15, 2026

All of this is on the line if Tom Tiffany makes it to the East Wing. We cannot let this happen.

wisconsinexaminer.com
Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Jun 15, 2026

We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.

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

I think the election this fall is going to be about inflation. It's going to be about the effectiveness of the Biden administration. And I think it bodes well for Republicans.

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Larry Hogan
@larryhogan· Republican · MD· Jun 15, 2026

We can't keep looking backward and we can't keep denying facts.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 15, 2026

It’s critical that government works closely with industry, regulators, and cybersecurity experts to develop and regularly update the plans we need to protect our critical infrastructure from increasingly sophisticated malicious actors…

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 15, 2026

As AI continues to rapidly evolve, we must ensure our cybersecurity defenses keep up with the threats of the moment,

warner.senate.gov
Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jun 15, 2026

Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re bringing home another critical win to help redevelop affordable homes in transit-accessible communities.

warner.senate.gov
Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Jun 15, 2026

After years of delays and political obstruction from the Biden administration, the Dakota Access Pipeline can finally move forward with certainty.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jun 15, 2026

This legislation is an important step toward making housing more accessible and affordable for families across South Dakota and the country.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jun 15, 2026

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but too often they struggle to access the capital needed to expand and create jobs.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jun 15, 2026

The United States cannot afford to look away from the threat that Tuberculosis poses to Americans’ health and global health security.

young.senate.gov
Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Jun 15, 2026

I’m really proud to say that today is a stake in the sand for our miners that get up every day, men and women alike who get their dinner bucket, and go out to work, every single day, and oftentimes, they are simply taken for granted. But…

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jun 15, 2026

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our state and our economy, but President Trump’s tariffs are making it much harder for our smallest businesses in particular to stay afloat.

hassan.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 15, 2026

This bipartisan legislation helps ensure that disability compensation and survivor benefits keep pace with inflation and continue to provide stability for the men and women who served our country and the families who stand beside them,

king.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 15, 2026

These so-called ‘claims sharks’ prey on veterans at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.

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

Veterans earned their benefits through service and sacrifice, and no one should be allowed to profit by scamming them out of what they've earned,

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jun 15, 2026

If there is something that happens, God forbid the responsibility lies with one man.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jun 15, 2026

I know Jay, I think he's got the right temperament.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jun 15, 2026

Out of ignorance, he might give away information. I've had heads of our intelligence community say to us they're terrified of showing him information.

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