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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Jul 28, 2026

Let me tell you: If the government gets in the business of saying, 'We don't like what you, the media, have said; we're going to ban you from the airwaves if you don't say what we like,' that will end up bad for conservatives.

reason.com
Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Jul 28, 2026

Everyone needs to wake up. Attacks like this are the canary in the coal mine.

nationalpost.com
Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 28, 2026

This bridge is a huge win for Michigan residents, workers, and businesses, and a boon for our state’s economy,

globalnews.ca
Tina Smith
@tinasmith· Democratic · MN· Jul 28, 2026

I’ve seen senators that go along to get along, that hoard their power, that protect themselves, and pacify big money. And then I’ve seen senators who are fighters, people who are determined, who have the strength and the conviction, people…

minnesotareformer.com
Tina Smith
@tinasmith· Democratic · MN· Jul 28, 2026

I would move hell or high water to make sure that Peggy Flanagan is the next senator from Minnesota.

minnesotareformer.com
Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Jul 28, 2026

Connecticut’s rail lines are vital to our state and regional economy,” Senator Chris Murphy said. “The TIME FOR CT program is a transformational infrastructure investment that will make train travel safer, faster, and more reliable. I’m…

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 28, 2026

This historic $1.6 billion project will deliver faster and more reliable rail service for the thousands of people who use the New Haven line every day,” Senator Richard Blumenthal said. “With improved speeds, modernized stations and…

portal.ct.gov
Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jul 28, 2026

These new reports make it even more important that you make the commitments that I asked of you in my April letter, and that you provide answers to my questions.

warren.senate.gov
Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· Jul 28, 2026

I am proud to introduce the Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act, which ensures young parents from the foster care system can create stable homes for themselves and their children.

warnock.senate.gov
Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jul 28, 2026

Together, we are putting foster youth front and center by expanding access to the Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program through Chafee and providing the resources they and their children need to build brighter, more…

warnock.senate.gov
Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 28, 2026

It’s past time to modernize our immigration laws and create a fair pathway to lawful permanent residency.

padilla.senate.gov
Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 28, 2026

Congress cannot continue to ignore millions of long-term residents who contribute to our economy and communities every day.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 28, 2026

A year ago, I introduced this bill to push back against the Trump Administration’s cruel treatment of hardworking immigrants.

padilla.senate.gov
Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Jul 28, 2026

We respectfully urge the Commission to evaluate these renewal applications based solely on the factual record and the governing statutory standard, free from political considerations.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 28, 2026

Their renewal applications present extensive evidence of decades of exemplary public service, and that record—not political disagreement with a parent company’s editorial choices—should govern the Commission’s decision.

padilla.senate.gov
Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Jul 28, 2026

Public confidence in the Commission depends on its adherence to viewpoint neutrality and the rule of law.

padilla.senate.gov
Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 28, 2026

The FCC’s licensing authority is intended to ensure that broadcasters serve the public interest not to influence or punish constitutionally protected editorial judgments.

padilla.senate.gov
James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Jul 28, 2026

Sharee Quick is a TSA officer in Las Vegas. During the last shutdown, she showed up to work every day with no pay.

lankford.senate.gov
Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 28, 2026

We are making women travel all over just to get care, and now we're telling Americans we don't even know if we believe in IVF. This nonsense has to stop.

cantwell.senate.gov
Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 28, 2026

Key provisions including those addressing ethics for elected officials, consumer protection, illicit finance, conflicts of interest and market integrity must be strengthened.

warner.senate.gov