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Mitt Romney
@mittromney· Republican · UT· Sep 30, 2025

Whether it’s that church or any church, an attack on a religious institution where people are worshiping is unimaginable, unthinkable and inexcusable.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Sep 30, 2025

This abuse of law-abiding immigrants and the reporters telling their stories must end. What the hell are we doing here?

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Kevin Stitt
@kevinstitt· Republican · OK· Sep 30, 2025

If New York wants to hand out CDLs to illegal immigrants with ‘No Name Given,’ that’s on them. The moment they cross into Oklahoma, they answer to our laws.

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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Sep 30, 2025

I look forward to talking to [Adams] but I have not. Obviously, his support would be great.

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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Sep 30, 2025

He is a mansion boy, and he says you’re doing the bidding of billionaires.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Sep 30, 2025

Having the Trump Presidential Library in Miami will be good for Florida, for the city, and for Miami Dade College.

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Spencer Cox
@spencercox· Republican · UT· Sep 29, 2025

There is a tremendous amount of disinformation we are tracking

thenation.com
Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Sep 29, 2025

does not want military troops and that public safety will be handled by local law enforcement

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Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Sep 29, 2025

Despite this — and all evidence to the contrary — he has chosen to disregard Oregonians’ safety and ability to govern ourselves. This is not necessary. And it is unlawful. And it will make Oregonians less safe.

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Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Sep 29, 2025

When the president and I spoke yesterday, I told him in plain language that there is no insurrection or threat to public safety that necessitates military intervention in Portland or any other city in our state.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Sep 29, 2025

I want an assurance that if we make an agreement, it will be honored.

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J.B. Pritzker
@jbpritzker· Democratic · IL· Sep 29, 2025

This is not making anybody safer — it’s a show of intimidation, instilling fear in our communities and hurting our businesses.

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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Sep 29, 2025

Everybody likes to say, ‘drill, baby, drill.’ I know that President Trump has another initiative for us, which is ‘mine, baby, mine,’

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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Sep 29, 2025

By reducing the royalty rate for coal, increasing coal acres available for leasing and unlocking critical minerals from mine waste, we are strengthening our economy, protecting national security and ensuring that communities from Montana…

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Sep 29, 2025

California has proven that we can establish regulations to protect our communities while also ensuring that the growing AI industry continues to thrive. This legislation strikes that balance.

nbcnews.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2025

We are going to fight back, and we’re going to punch this bully in the mouth.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2025

I’m gonna punch these sons of bitches in the mouth.

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