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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 6, 2026

We, my friends, have it on our shoulders to continue that fight, and that's what I'm going to do every single day, taking on Washington with Attorney General Tish James, who fights them in the courts.

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Joe Manchin
@joemanchin· Democratic · WV· Jun 6, 2026

Let's see who's involved. Let's wait until we see who all the players are.

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Joe Manchin
@joemanchin· Democratic · WV· Jun 6, 2026

If we don't do permitting, and we don't have permitting reform in America, we're not going to meet the challenges and be energy-independent.

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Joe Manchin
@joemanchin· Democratic · WV· Jun 6, 2026

We have accumulated the greatest amount of debt in the history of our country in the shortest period of time.

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Joe Manchin
@joemanchin· Democratic · WV· Jun 6, 2026

It can't be this total political division. It's not my fault. It's your fault. It's their fault.

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Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Jun 6, 2026

As Members of the New Jersey delegation, we will continue to hold the Trump Administration accountable for their unlawful cruelty and we won’t rest until Delaney Hall is closed for good.

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Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Jun 6, 2026

We thank Governor Sherrill for her leadership in fighting to close Delaney Hall and working to protect New Jerseyans from ICE’s violent escalations.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 6, 2026

It’s shocking that the Trump-Vance agenda is so out of touch with the needs of American citizens.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 6, 2026

At a time when millions of Americans are struggling to deal with rising costs generated by Donald Trump’s disastrous Iran war and his chaotic tariff taxes, what do Republican Senators do? They pass a bill giving $70 billion to immigration…

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 6, 2026

This bipartisan legislation is a commonsense fix to an outdated rule that will make it easier for working families, seniors, and other SNAP recipients to put an affordable, nutritious meal on the table.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 6, 2026

For families trying to stretch every dollar, it doesn’t make much sense that SNAP recipients can buy a rotisserie chicken once it’s cooled down, but not while it’s still hot,

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 6, 2026

I urge you to take the necessary steps to immediately harden that infrastructure to reduce vulnerabilities and defend your state and our nation.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 6, 2026

I write to you as the senior Senator for the Commonwealth of Virginia and its former Governor.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 6, 2026

Critical infrastructure owners, operators, law enforcement, and SLTT leaders are worried; they need CISA back to full strength, and soon.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 6, 2026

I write you urging you to correct your predecessor’s abdication of responsibility to defend our nation from cyberattacks.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jun 6, 2026

Prairie dogs are a big problem in the Dakota Prairie Grasslands,” said Hoeven. “Our grazers are losing ground, not just on federal lands where they are permitted, but on their adjacent private lands. The existing buffer isn’t getting the…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jun 6, 2026

The Secure America Act fully funds DHS law enforcement and border security operations, providing the resources DHS needs to secure the border and enforce our immigration laws through all of President Trump’s administration.

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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Jun 6, 2026

"Law does not enforce itself; we need men and women willing to risk their lives every day to do that. This National Police Week, we honor the brave men and women in blue who put their lives on the line to protect our communities. While we…

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Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Jun 6, 2026

"Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every single day to keep our communities safe and defend the rule of law. They deserve our respect, our gratitude, and our support—not just during National Police Week, but every…

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Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Jun 6, 2026

Our pregnancy resource centers need to know that we have their backs. They’re stepping up every single day for expecting moms and young families in ways that just can’t be replaced.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jun 6, 2026

We’ve been working to pass this legislation for almost three years. Our persistence has paid off.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jun 6, 2026

“Life at all stages is a gift from God and should be treated with dignity,” said Rounds.

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