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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· May 27, 2026

One way to improve readiness is to repair our aircraft -- I almost said on the fly-- on the ground without waiting for the manufacturer to send a part.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· May 27, 2026

There is no such thing as mandatory spending except in areas where there is a legal obligation to expend the money.

king.senate.gov
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· May 27, 2026

We need to make sure that businesses are able to take advantage of every available tool to help their workers afford child care.

sullivan.senate.gov
Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· May 27, 2026

Donald Trump has made clear that he intends to turn our justice system into a weapon for punishing and silencing his critics.

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Bob Ferguson
@bobferguson· WA· May 27, 2026

I'm deeply saddened to hear that there have been fatalities.

bbc.com
Bob Ferguson
@bobferguson· WA· May 27, 2026

On behalf of the people in the state of Washington, I want all those individuals to know that we stand with you.

cbsnews.com
Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· May 26, 2026

The Denver metropolitan area deserves an A-plus transit agency, and I think we all know through our own ridership, through stories from our constituents, and many others, that we are not there. We really need to energize and improve the…

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· May 26, 2026

Maryland continues to show that our partnerships with local communities are invaluable in our efforts to reduce overdoses across the state.

marylandmatters.org
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· May 26, 2026

We’re going to make sure that once a project is approved, that rules cannot change, and costs cannot soar.

marylandmatters.org
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· May 26, 2026

However … it doesn’t just highlight that we have a housing shortage in Maryland, we have a housing crisis in Maryland.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· May 26, 2026

We’re grateful that more people are coming to Maryland – in fact, our state population is growing faster now than it has in any point in the past decade. That is a good thing.

marylandmatters.org
Kay Ivey
@kayivey· Republican · AL· May 26, 2026

I remain hopeful they will allow Alabama to move forward with our August 11 Special Primary Election. I will continue to say: Alabama knows our state, our people and our districts best.

arkansasadvocate.com
Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· May 26, 2026

The Chinese government has persecuted and wrongfully detained thousands of people—all because they decided to peacefully speak out against government abuses, practice their religion freely, or exercise other fundamental freedoms.

cruz.senate.gov
Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· May 26, 2026

This legislation makes clear that the United States must stand firmly for democratic principles, human rights and the rule of law.

cruz.senate.gov
Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· May 26, 2026

When politicians use their time in public office to cash in after they leave government, the American people lose.

warren.senate.gov
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· May 26, 2026

I am mobilizing every state resource available to support local responders and make sure the community has what they need to stay safe.

cbsnews.com
Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· May 26, 2026

To think that it’s going to cost a billion dollars — I mean, that’s a thousand millions.

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Abigail Spanberger
@abigailspanberger· Democratic · VA· May 26, 2026

I will continue to look forward to a place where we'll have a bill that I'll sign into law.

reason.com
Abigail Spanberger
@abigailspanberger· Democratic · VA· May 26, 2026

While the General Assembly chose not to adopt my amendment that specifically carves out certain firearms frequently used for hunting, I will work with the patrons to clarify this language.

reason.com
Kay Ivey
@kayivey· Republican · AL· May 26, 2026

For years, we have fought for this outcome, and I am proud to celebrate this win for Alabamians.

washingtonexaminer.com
Kay Ivey
@kayivey· Republican · AL· May 26, 2026

The United States Supreme Court’s decision is plain common sense and enables our values to be best represented in Congress.

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Kay Ivey
@kayivey· Republican · AL· May 26, 2026

I will continue to say: Alabama knows our state, our people, and our districts best.

washingtonexaminer.com