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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 19, 2025

This is a political ploy and an attempted distraction from Trump’s other scandals.

msnbc.com
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 19, 2025

Senate Democrats will make sure that any and every measure that would make it even more difficult for Americans to vote will be dead on arrival in the Senate and will continue to fight to protect our democracy.

usatoday.com
Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Aug 19, 2025

It is political theater intended to create chaos and uncertainty.

msnbc.com
Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Aug 19, 2025

My oversight continues to expose disturbing evidence that the Biden-Harris administration turned a blind eye to tens of thousands of kids who needed proper supervision and care.

breitbart.com
Sherrod Brown
@sherrodbrown· Democratic · OH· Aug 18, 2025

I didn’t plan to run for office again, but when I see what’s going on, I know I can do something about it for Ohio.

nbcnews.com
Sherrod Brown
@sherrodbrown· Democratic · OH· Aug 18, 2025

The decision was mine and Connie’s, and it was a hard decision, because I think I could do good work in either place.

nbcnews.com
Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Aug 18, 2025

To do so to the greatest effect — and to America’s greatest benefit — it requires the status of a state. I urge you to grant it that recognition.

breitbart.com
Sherrod Brown
@sherrodbrown· Democratic · OH· Aug 18, 2025

That's why I'm running for Senate, because even in these challenging times, I still believe if you stand up for workers, treat people with respect, and always fight for Ohio, you can actually make a difference.

cbsnews.com
Sherrod Brown
@sherrodbrown· Democratic · OH· Aug 18, 2025

I didn't plan to run for office again. But when I see what's going on, I know I can do something about it for Ohio.

cbsnews.com
Sherrod Brown
@sherrodbrown· Democratic · OH· Aug 18, 2025

But ultimately, because Ohio doesn’t have anybody in the Senate advocating for Ohio workers, I came down on that decision.

nbcnews.com
Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Aug 18, 2025

Despite these threats, Somaliland remains committed to closer ties with the U.S., actively engaged in enhancing military cooperation, counterterrorism, and trade.

breitbart.com
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 18, 2025

Senate Democrats will make sure that any and every measure that would make it even more difficult for Americans to vote will be dead on arrival in the Senate and will continue to fight to protect our democracy.

nbcnews.com
Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Aug 18, 2025

It is strategically located along the Gulf of Aden, near one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors.

breitbart.com
Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 18, 2025

I'm not saying they're going to leave that room with a peace deal, but I think the fact that people are now talking to each other: This wasn't happening for three and a half years.

cbsnews.com
Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 18, 2025

They’re not coming here to keep Zelensky from getting bullied. They are coming here tomorrow because we’ve been working with the Europeans … We invited them to come.

newrepublic.com
Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Aug 18, 2025

Despite these threats, Somaliland remains committed to closer ties with the U.S., actively engaged in enhancing military cooperation, counterterrorism, and trade.

breitbart.com
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 18, 2025

Strengthening American manufacturing is critical to the future of our economy and our national security.

commondreams.org
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 18, 2025

While President Trump promised that he would expand our manufacturing sector, this report shows that, instead, the chaos and uncertainty created by his tariffs has placed a burden on American manufacturers that could weigh our country down…

commondreams.org