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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Aug 2, 2026

The Chinese Communist Party is evil and barbaric. They are using slave labor and violating human rights on the high seas to prop up their regime.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 2, 2026

Our New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act is a commonsense solution that directs the VA to allow veterans in these counties to receive the care they need, closer to home without unnecessary travel.

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Cynthia Lummis
@cynthialummis· Republican · WY· Aug 2, 2026

President Trump promised to return power to the states. Once again, he is keeping his promises.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Aug 2, 2026

President Trump’s statements, coupled with his repeated threats to invoke the Insurrection Act — which authorizes the president to deploy military forces inside the United States to suppress rebellion or domestic violence — only heighten…

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Tommy Tuberville
@tommytuberville· Republican · AL· Aug 2, 2026

It’s a dang shame. The program might not be on the verge of bankruptcy today if they’d just invest part of the young people’s money into the market.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Aug 2, 2026

I’m pleased that my colleagues voted to confirm Mr. Clayton as Director of National Intelligence and look forward to working with him to keep Americans safe.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Aug 2, 2026

I am proud to carry on this tradition of partnering with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii to support our small businesses and show the rest of the country what the aloha spirit is all about.

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Aug 2, 2026

In our race to stay at the forefront of the global economy, we must ensure the next generation can afford to gain the skills they need for the jobs and economy of the future.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 2, 2026

So, we're getting off the ground, [have] numerous visitors, challenges on infrastructure. It's not a very large by what we see in states like Utah and others, but it is exceedingly important, and it needs the full attention of a full-time…

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 2, 2026

Instead, President Trump is prioritizing his half-baked campaign promise to shut down the Department of Education over our kids’ wellbeing.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Aug 2, 2026

FEMA’s purpose should be to help communities recover after major disasters, and that is not a promise being upheld today.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Aug 2, 2026

The Trump Administration’s threats to Social Security and skyrocketing costs require common sense steps to expand benefits and ensure financial stability.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Aug 2, 2026

These reports are also emblematic of a broader pattern of the Trump administration’s blatant dismissal and disregard for the injuries and deaths of service members in this war.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Aug 2, 2026

Ahead of implementing this extension order, we request the following information by August 15, 2026: According to the CDA, all taxiways and runways will be open by November 1, 2026. What was the FAA’s rationale for extending the flight…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Aug 2, 2026

We reiterate our request for the FAA’s support in these endeavors. Any actions that could impede planned growth should be made with the utmost care and consideration.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Aug 2, 2026

Reducing operations at the world’s busiest airport for one-and-a-half years reduces available flights for travelers at arguably the most crucial nexus for the United States and stunts economic growth for the entire Midwest.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 2, 2026

Whether implemented through regulation or enacted by Congress, these cuts would strip disabled veterans of earned compensation and health care benefits – they should be rejected outright.

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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 2, 2026

We’re the only country in the world, and President Trump’s the only leader in the world, that can bring the Russian side and the Ukrainian side to begin to talk about how you end it.

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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 2, 2026

The regime has to change. You might not have a regime change, but the regime has to change.

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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 2, 2026

I don’t think the Iranian regime has ever faced a president like President Trump, which is someone that actually takes action.

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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 2, 2026

I think the world has always been complicated and tricky. I think the difference now is if something happens halfway around the world in a place you’ve never heard about before, and it’s really dramatic, you’re going to hear about it…

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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 2, 2026

This is 90 miles from our shores. A failed state 90 miles from our shores that happens to be aligned with adversaries to the United States is a national security threat to our country.

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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 2, 2026

Everything in there is factual. And frankly, I don’t think they can dispute it.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Aug 2, 2026

My staff visited Dilley as part of an ongoing investigation into medical and mental health care, solitary confinement, and access to counsel in immigration detention. During that visit, in an attempt to curtail oversight, DHS imposed an…

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