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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Aug 14, 2026

We must also never forget that there are still more than five other Americans detained in Russia. I urge the Trump administration to use Robert’s case as motivation to continue to advocate for the release of others wrongfully detained in…

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Aug 14, 2026

We write for a second time regarding the unconstitutional and illegal attempt to transform the United States Postal Service into an election administration agency controlled by the White House and President Trump.

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Aug 14, 2026

The Air Force seems to have committed to a rushed, expensive aircraft modification program in order to meet President Trump’s demand to fly on 'the world’s most luxurious plane,' with his favored paint job, during Independence Day…

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Aug 14, 2026

Americans deserve answers on how the administration has decided to spend their taxpayer dollars and assume new national security risks with the VC-25B Bridge aircraft and the rushed retrofit program contracted to L3Harris – all in service…

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 14, 2026

This $6.5+ million will help Ithaca Tompkins International Airport make much-needed upgrades to ensure safety in the winter by building a new snow removal equipment facility.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 14, 2026

I will keep fighting to ensure New York’s rich history is accessible to the public for generations to come.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

The Right to Vote Act would establish clear protections for voters and help ensure that every eligible American can demonstrate this sacred right in our elections.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

Free and fair elections are the foundation of participatory government, and any threat to the democratic process is a threat to our democracy itself.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Aug 14, 2026

The nation’s 1.2 million nursing home residents face unique problems in obtaining access to the voting booth.

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Jacky Rosen
@jackyrosen· Democratic · NV· Aug 14, 2026

This is what happens when you have an out-of-control agency that has been given billions in a bottomless slush fund by Trump and the Republican Congress.

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John Cornyn
@johncornyn· Republican · TX· Aug 14, 2026

I will always support securing our border, but local officials on both sides of the aisle & other stakeholders have shared with me concerns about potential impacts in areas where the terrain already acts as deterrence for illegal…

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Jon Ossoff
@jonossoff· Democratic · GA· Aug 14, 2026

On day four of this war, President Trump declared victory. Months ago, Secretary Hegseth said that all of our objectives had been achieved. The war continues: Iran still has its uranium, [the Strait of] Hormuz remains closed. This is a…

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Jon Ossoff
@jonossoff· Democratic · GA· Aug 14, 2026

I think we have to step back and recognize that this entire war is based on lies.

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Mark Kelly
@markkelly· Democratic · AZ· Aug 14, 2026

He’s lost 20 to 25 pounds and is struggling with depression. And so-called leaders like Pete Hegseth aren’t doing a thing about it.

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Bill Cassidy
@billcassidy· Republican · LA· Aug 14, 2026

American workers should not be compelled to finance advocacy that advances the foreign policy aims of a hostile foreign power, particularly one responsible for the deaths of at least three U.S. citizens and one U.S. resident in…

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Bill Cassidy
@billcassidy· Republican · LA· Aug 14, 2026

I am concerned that IAM Union member dues are financing efforts to change U.S. policy related to the Cuban regime, a State Sponsor of Terror, instead of supporting American workers’ priorities.

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Aug 14, 2026

He’s the one that needs to respond to the reports. I’m not going to comment on them. But I will say that based on widespread reporting it appears that he struggles to control his temper.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Aug 14, 2026

Reports of shortages and poor conditions "warrant immediate attention".

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Tim Sheehy
@timsheehy· MT· Aug 14, 2026

It doesn’t make sense for American schools to purchase imported food when the very best beef and agricultural products are produced right here at home, including in my home state of Montana.

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Tim Sheehy
@timsheehy· MT· Aug 14, 2026

Our elite warfighters never stop serving, and this bill ensures the law reflects the trust they’ve earned through a lifetime of sacrifice.

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Tim Sheehy
@timsheehy· MT· Aug 14, 2026

This bill honors that reality by giving qualified special operators the same nationwide concealed carry privileges already afforded to retired law enforcement officers.

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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 14, 2026

I trust rank-and-file in-the-field FBI agents to do their job.

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