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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· May 28, 2026

First of all, I will never be intimidated by anyone, President or not.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· May 28, 2026

Today is just the beginning of our fulfillment of that goal.

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Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· May 28, 2026

We increased our real-world readiness — updating emergency siren protocols, re-establishing the State Fire Marshal, and deploying wildfire and wind sensors statewide for early alert capabilities.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· May 28, 2026

With over half of our state’s electricity safely generated by nuclear energy and with seven operating reactors, South Carolina has both the experience and the infrastructure needed to lead this nuclear renaissance to provide ample, clean…

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· May 28, 2026

The number one driver of increased energy bills over the last decade has been the cost of hardening our infrastructure and other related wildfire costs, significantly driven by climate change.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· May 28, 2026

People who assault cops and overthrow democracy don’t deserve a taxpayer-funded payday.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· May 28, 2026

Every New Yorker should be able to enter their house of worship and practice their religion without fear.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· May 28, 2026

I expect the worst with Trump because he’s done the worst.

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Deidre Henderson
@deidrehenderson· UT· May 27, 2026

I think it’s good to have a place to kind of sequester folks who don’t have that documentation in a way that doesn’t completely disenfranchise them.

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Deidre Henderson
@deidrehenderson· UT· May 27, 2026

This demonstrates that there is not a widespread problem (with noncitizens voting), and that states and our county clerks, for the most part, do a very good job of making sure that our voter rolls are clean, and that only eligible voters…

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· May 27, 2026

I mean, the guy that's going to win the primary in Maine … has a Nazi tattoo on his chest, and that's no problem for a lot of voters.

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· May 27, 2026

Public servants keep this country running in many different ways—all contributing significantly to the greatest country in the world. It’s more important than ever that we show up for them.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 27, 2026

I applaud this group for their good work and their commitment to serving Idaho!

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 27, 2026

Senate internships are a great way to introduce the next generation of Idaho leaders to the legislative process and give them a behind the scenes look at public policy.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 27, 2026

The federal government made a promise to rural communities that rely on SRS for schools, road maintenance, and other essential services.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 27, 2026

Idaho is the poster child for how effective, active forest management improves forest health, supports conservation, and reduces the risk of catastrophic wildfire.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 27, 2026

I’ve been pressing the ARC Act quite aggressively. I appreciate you guys getting on board on that.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 27, 2026

As time goes on, we’re going to be an aggressive competitor in this marketplace. I really believe it.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 27, 2026

One of the things I want to talk about a little bit today is the fact that you know that on, or about, the 4th of July, they’re going to go critical with three micro reactors at the Idaho National Lab.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 27, 2026

One-size-fits-all federal heating standards prevent small businesses and farmers from appropriately protecting the people they employ.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 27, 2026

Public lands are central to who we are as Idahoans and our way of life.

risch.senate.gov
Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 27, 2026

The concentration of precious metal depositories in a single region has left Idahoans at a disadvantage.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 27, 2026

Pregnancy centers are often an important lifeline for mothers and growing families.

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