Todd Blanche’s confirmation will only further erode public trust in one of our nation’s most important institutions.
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VAMark R. WarnerVirginia343 Quotes
WYCynthia M. LummisWyoming44 Quotes
CTChristopher S. MurphyConnecticut177 Quotes
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COJohn W. HickenlooperColorado60 Quotes
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MS-RRoger WickerMississippi2,313 Quotes
OR-DRon WydenOregon5,761 Quotes
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Former senators
Under Todd Blanche’s leadership, the DOJ will continue putting President Trump’s personal and political interests ahead of justice and accountability for victims.
The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s horrific crimes — and the American people — deserve transparency and accountability, not continued efforts to withhold information or shield those in positions of power.
Todd Blanche’s record makes it clear that he cannot carry out those responsibilities independently of President Trump.
The Attorney General’s duty is to uphold the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and ensure that justice is applied fairly and equally to every American.
I will continue fighting for a final funding agreement that protects critical investments, holds the administration accountable, and delivers for New Mexicans.
Critically, it also prevents Trump from further politicizing and disrupting federal grants that communities across New Mexico rely on.
This continuing resolution averts another Republican government shutdown, provides stability for families and communities, and gives Congress time to negotiate bipartisan funding bills.
But we must do everything to protect our national security while, at the same time, bolstering the economic security of everyday Americans.
I strongly oppose Todd Blanche to be our next Attorney General. His confirmation will be a setback for the independence of the Department of Justice.
Todd Blanche is unfit to serve as Attorney General. As Acting Attorney General, Blanche has shown he is more loyal to Trump than he is to the American people or the Constitution.
Tens of millions of Americans vote by mail; this bill would do away with secret ballots as we know it.
As written, this bill is stricter than most voter ID in states that already have a voter ID law in place. This goes further, requiring voters to include a copy of their ID when they vote by mail.
Here we are, after months and months of debating this bill. We should be debating how to bring costs down for working families across the country. I’d love to hear from my colleagues how we’re going to get out of this war in Iran. Instead…
It’s time to send the SAVE America Act to President Trump’s desk.
If we trust that system to protect a checking account, we should trust it enough to protect the vote. That is not extremism. That is common sense, and it is long past time this chamber treat it that way.
We must advance this important bill and make it law.
On September 15th, the U.S. Senate will start the process of passing the Clarity Act. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Failure to pass this critical piece of legislation will leave Idahoans vulnerable to scams and fraud, as well as cede…
Construction workers build America—our homes, our roads, and our communities.
The high rate of suicide among construction workers should be alarming to us all.
We are grateful for these ND Guard members’ willingness to serve and for the sacrifices made by them and their families.
Delta Company is taking on a critical mission that will help ensure our servicemembers receive lifesaving medical care when they need it most.
At the same time, we will continue working to find agreement to pass the full-year appropriations bills in a way that responsibly funds our priorities while reducing spending to help with the debt and deficit.





