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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 17, 2026

While working Americans struggle to get by, large corporations continue to ship jobs overseas and take advantage of tax loopholes to hide their profits. This bill will provide critical transparency to both the American public and investors…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

You recently claimed that ‘there’s a ton of evidence that the 2020 election was rigged’ … You have also baselessly indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights organization that has worked tirelessly to expose violent…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

Shortly after you were confirmed as Deputy Attorney General, you issued an order dismantling DOJ’s crypto enforcement team and shutting down ongoing criminal investigations of the crypto industry. At the time, you owned at least $159,000…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

You testified under oath last year that as Deputy Attorney General, you would consult with career ethics officials to avoid conflicts of interest, a significant concern since you received nearly $10 million as the President’s personal…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

You told me yesterday you want to be Attorney General because you love DOJ and you love prosecutors. But you have removed from the Department some of the most effective prosecutors that have ever served our government [for the President’s…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

Mr. Blanche, these survivors deserve much better. I want to recognize many of the survivors who are in the audience today. I thank them for their courage in speaking out. Tomorrow, we will hear from one of them during the outside witness…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

One of your first official actions as Acting Attorney General was establishing a nearly $2 billion weaponization or slush fund to benefit January 6 cop-beaters while immunizing President Trump from IRS liability. You defended the slush…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

That is just plain wrong. This man should not be Attorney General.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

But I kind of understood going into public life that if you wanted to get rich, this was the wrong job.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

I don’t believe a single member of the United States Senate would vote for this nominee after meeting with these survivors.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

I’m honored to receive the 2026 Champion of Main Street Award and will continue to fight on behalf of merchants and consumers.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

As Americans are struggling with the rising cost of everyday essentials, I’ve made it a priority in Congress to put money back in their pockets. One way we can start is by challenging outrageous interchange fees.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

Someone told me once in politics there is always a good reason, and then there is always a real reason. What is the real reason why Todd Blanche does not want to meet with the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein?

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

Set aside two hours, four hours, whatever it takes. So that there is clearly an effort by this government to get all the information and make a judgment as to what to do with it.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

I don’t think his name should be called on the floor of the United States Senate until he meets with you. That is not too much to ask.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

I don’t understand how this [Acting] Attorney General can find 48 hours to visit with Ghislane Maxwell, who has been prosecuted for sex trafficking, and can’t find 30 minutes to meet with the survivors of that sexual predator.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

While I’m disappointed the funding levels fall short, I will continue pushing my colleagues across the aisle to join us in further strengthening job-creating investments in water infrastructure, especially replacing dangerous lead service…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

But our work to deliver clean water for all is not finished. There’s more work to be done, and I’m proud several key priorities that I fought for were included in this year’s legislation that passed the Environment and Public Works…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

This bipartisan bill reaffirms the Senate’s commitment to a simple principle: safe, reliable drinking water is not a luxury—it’s a necessity that everyone deserves, no matter their zip code.

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Mike Levin
@mikelevin· Democratic · CA· Jul 17, 2026

Hamas must be disarmed so a viable path to peace exists.

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Lance Gooden
@lancegooden· Republican · TX· Jul 17, 2026

Todd Blanche is an American patriot who has fought tirelessly to restore law and order, combat government weaponization, and keep our communities safe. There is no better person for the job of Attorney General.

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Markwayne Mullin
@markwaynemullin· Republican · OK· Jul 17, 2026

For nearly half a century, the outdated 'duration of status' system has compromised national security and created an environment ripe for immigration fraud.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi
@rajakrishnamoorthi· Democratic · IL· Jul 17, 2026

He’s reviving conspiracy theories about mail voting, pushing voter suppression, and laying the groundwork for an unprecedented federal takeover of our elections.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jul 17, 2026

Trump is laying the groundwork to dismantle our elections, overturn results he does not like, cancel the will of the people, and hold onto power by any means necessary.

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