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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Mar 7, 2025

We have identified two leakers of information here at the Department of Homeland Security who have been telling individuals about our operations and putting law enforcement lives in jeopardy.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Mar 7, 2025

Public safety is my top priority, and I'm committed to doing everything possible to keep Long Islanders safe.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Mar 7, 2025

I’m committed to doing everything possible to keep Long Islanders safe.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Mar 7, 2025

I've declared a state of emergency to secure resources immediately. This is an evolving situation, and air quality is a concern — New Yorkers need to monitor the latest emergency alerts and prepare to evacuate if necessary.

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Spencer Cox
@spencercox· Republican · UT· Mar 7, 2025

Utah is heartened to know the incoming Administration shares our commitments to the principle of ‘multiple use’ for these federal lands.

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Greg Gianforte
@greggianforte· Republican · MT· Mar 7, 2025

Montana has managed our lands effectively and responsibly, but the feds have not done the same.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 7, 2025

Trump makes people feel like 'part of something'

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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Mar 7, 2025

We’ve got 500 million acres of land that are in public hands that were put away for the benefit and the use of the American public.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 6, 2025

This idea was also floated by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Mar 6, 2025

I think it’s an issue of fairness, I completely agree with you on that.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Mar 6, 2025

It was devastating. And she didn't even react to it, which was even more devastating.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Mar 6, 2025

In a lot of cases, where they are carte blanche making significant cuts, how do we go about making sure that that message gets back and it gets corrected as quickly as possible?

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Mar 6, 2025

Democrats, he said, were getting 'crushed, crushed' for supporting transgender athletes.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 6, 2025

The idea also floated by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Mar 6, 2025

I think it's an issue of fairness. I completely agree with you on that.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 6, 2025

We should host town halls in GOP-held districts.

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Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· Mar 5, 2025

I want to fill these vacancies, I want to fill them with federal workers who are looking for a great place to work where they will be respected and their skills will be used to help our fellow Pennsylvanians.

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