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Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Mar 11, 2025

We’re going to follow the law, sir. We’ll see you in court.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Mar 11, 2025

I am pleased to be able to come to the floor today to support Ukraine. I am especially pleased that we have colleagues from both sides of the aisle who are here to support the Ukrainians in this unjust war against Russia. Now, I understand…

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Mar 11, 2025

Today, after careful consideration, I am announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Mar 11, 2025

Today, I am announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek re-election to the Senate in 2026.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Mar 11, 2025

made more difficult by the current environment in the country - by President Trump and what he's doing right now.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Mar 11, 2025

Believe me, I am not retiring. I am determined to work every day over the next two years and beyond to continue to try to make a difference for the people of New Hampshire and this country.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Mar 10, 2025

the president personally requested

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Mar 10, 2025

"That's one of the things we have to consider. We're dealing with people, many of whom, I suspect, think a shutdown would be a good thing," King said, "and they could prolong it and use it to expand the president's power even beyond what…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Mar 10, 2025

That's one of the things we have to consider. We're dealing with people, many of whom, I suspect, think a shutdown would be a good thing.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Mar 10, 2025

Guards upset over working conditions began illegally walking off the job Feb. 17.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Mar 10, 2025

I just do not have all the facts. But here in New York, unlike the president, we actually respect rule of law. So I'm waiting to see what the judge says about this.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 10, 2025

The first victims of Trump’s trade war? Minnesotans struggling to pay their skyrocketing electric bill.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 10, 2025

Minnesota cannot afford Trump’s billionaire-run economy. We have to put a stop to this madness.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 9, 2025

I think it’s the people who are out there. I think it’s the working class.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 9, 2025

The road to authoritarianism is littered with people saying, 'You’re overreacting.'

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 9, 2025

We protect the most vulnerable. We protect our gains.

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