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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Oct 11, 2026

Americans nationwide are struggling with the cost-of-living – from prices at the pump to the cost of essentials at the grocery story – mostly due to Trump’s unconstitutional war in Iran and his devastating tariffs on our long-standing…

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 10, 2026

As of this morning, all state-owned bridges are safe and have been reopened for travel. Crew finished inspecting all the coastal bridges by 0600 this morning.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 10, 2026

But our resources are prepared in the event that the need arises. Particularly with respect to any flooding that may occur on the back end of this storm — and we’re likely to continue to see in some areas water levels continue to rise.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 10, 2026

I know that this was a storm that had a broad impact. It’s not just Okaloosa County, where it made landfall, and we understand that there was damage that stretches, really, from the Alabama-Florida line all the way into the Far Eastern…

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Kay Ivey
@kayivey· Republican · AL· Oct 10, 2026

The major concern was strong winds, heavy rain and possible spinoff tornadoes in certain parts of the state.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 10, 2026

But in terms of some of the other storms we’ve had, (when) we’ve had to really mobilize, massive search and rescue, and bring people out of very perilous situations — fortunately, that has not been something that’s been requested of us.

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Greg Gianforte
@greggianforte· Republican · MT· Oct 10, 2026

Montana farmers, ranchers, and timber industry workers are feeling the squeeze at the gas pump.

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Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Oct 10, 2026

Lowering transportation costs across the entire supply chain means savings that trickle down to reduce everyday expenses for every Missouri family, business, and consumer.

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Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Oct 10, 2026

Thanks to action at the federal level by President Trump, haulers in Missouri will now be able to utilize tax-free diesel fuel on any road in Missouri for any purpose.

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Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Oct 10, 2026

Today's action brings clarity to Missouri's farmers and truckers who are working hard to deliver goods and keep our economy moving while facing higher diesel costs.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Oct 10, 2026

Our agricultural and forestry sectors are the bedrock of our state’s economy, and our administration is dedicated to supporting these vital industries as rising fuel prices put a squeeze on the industry nationwide.

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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Oct 10, 2026

Nevada will do its part to implement President Trump’s executive order and ensure our state’s enforcement practices align with federal guidance.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Oct 10, 2026

Justice for the victims does not require creating unnecessary threats to our national security.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Oct 10, 2026

Public executions are the hallmark of authoritarian regimes like Iran and North Korea, not the United States of America.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Oct 10, 2026

The Fort Hood shooting was a horrific act of violence that took 13 innocent lives and devastated military families.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Oct 10, 2026

“Every life has inherent value and deserves to be protected. I’m grateful to the North Dakotans who continue to stand up for the unborn and support mothers and families. We’ll continue defending the unborn and advancing policies that give…

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 10, 2026

I felt it necessary to appoint a special prosecutor because I had lost faith in the Tompkins County DA’s ability.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 10, 2026

I’ve heard from a lot of people. The image gives them comfort to know that two women perhaps are looking at this differently than men would in the same position.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 10, 2026

New Yorkers have witnessed far too many acts of violence by a rogue federal agency and untrained agents that operate with impunity.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 10, 2026

It's a major hurricane. And it's going to potentially do a lot of damage.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 10, 2026

Folks who are in the path of this storm should know, this is not a random tropical system.

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