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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Aug 13, 2026

The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by those dam failures was absolutely devastating for the region, and it was worsened by the fact that we were in the middle of a pandemic.

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Aug 13, 2026

The American people deserve to have a government that works for them—not one that is willing to push energy prices even higher and put the country’s energy security at grave risk.

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John Curtis
@johncurtis· Republican · UT· Aug 13, 2026

Utah desperately needs more housing, and the Postal Service needs new sources of revenue; this commonsense legislation helps accomplish both,” said Senator Curtis. “By giving USPS the authority to lease underutilized property for housing…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Aug 13, 2026

Senate Democrats continue to support the full repeal of Republicans’ disastrous Medicaid cuts and stand united in calling on the Trump Administration to withdraw this harmful rule.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Aug 13, 2026

The Trump Administration’s definition of medical frailty far exceeds what is outlined in the law itself and creates additional onerous barriers for both patients and states.

duckworth.senate.gov
Jacky Rosen
@jackyrosen· Democratic · NV· Aug 13, 2026

This legislation would immediately restore the casualty records of our fallen and wounded servicemembers and ensure no other Administration can ever do this again.

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Andy Kim
@andykim· Democratic · NJ· Aug 13, 2026

Time and again, this Administration has tried to conceal its failures in Iran behind the courage of the brave Americans it placed in harm’s way.

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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 13, 2026

Secretary Rubio welcomed Austria’s election to the UN Security Council and highlighted areas of shared interests.

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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 13, 2026

Secretary Rubio thanked Greece for its role as a stalwart NATO ally and reaffirmed the continued strength of the United States-Greece bilateral relationship in defense, energy, law enforcement, technology, and enduring connections between…

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Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Aug 13, 2026

The Office of Legal Counsel used to have sufficient independence from the president to give sound legal advice to the executive branch. Under Trump, it is an office that merely tells the president what he wants to hear.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 13, 2026

It shows he is petrified of the questions a Democratic Congress will demand answers to. We will not let Trump escape the accountability he deserves.

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John Hickenlooper
@johnhickenlooper· Democratic · CO· Aug 13, 2026

Trump isn't helping your household afford the basics. He's too busy spending your tax dollars making the White House a tacky mess.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Aug 13, 2026

While families are struggling to afford groceries, gas, and rent, Trump is spending at least $900 million on his latest cosmetic project. Trump's priorities? Trump.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Aug 13, 2026

I was the very first Senator to endorse Peggy because she’s the fighter we need in Washington.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Aug 13, 2026

Voters want leaders with backbones who will stand up to dark money super PACs and fight to make life more affordable.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Aug 13, 2026

Peggy Flanagan’s win is further proof that the many can beat the money.

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Jon Ossoff
@jonossoff· Democratic · GA· Aug 13, 2026

Furthermore, the congressman needs to publicly retract his false and disgraceful continued insistence that Donald Trump won the 2020 election, which Donald Trump lost decisively here in Georgia and across the country.

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Jon Ossoff
@jonossoff· Democratic · GA· Aug 13, 2026

Congressman Collins needs to immediately come out and publicly retract his support for these taxpayer-funded payouts to violent insurrectionists.

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Jon Ossoff
@jonossoff· Democratic · GA· Aug 13, 2026

Yesterday we heard congressman Mike Collins unacceptably and disgustingly call for taxpayer-funded payouts to the violent thugs who ransacked the United States Capitol to try to overturn the 2020 election.

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Ruben Gallego
@rubengallego· AZ· Aug 13, 2026

CODELs have visited war zones to inspect the conditions of our troops. There is no reason to be denied access.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Aug 13, 2026

There have been widespread reports of shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health, deck safety concerns, and disruptions in the mail system, which have caused many care packages en route…

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· Aug 13, 2026

There's no doubt Abdul El-Sayed represents the worst part of the Democrat Party, which is becoming, unfortunately, the most consistent voice coming out of the Democratic Party.

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