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Eric Schmitt
@ericschmitt· Republican · MO· Jul 12, 2026

You get this hammer-and-sickle wave we saw in New York — that is not going to be an isolated incident.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 11, 2026

I think our chances are very good. We do have to make up some room [in the House] because of redistricting, but I do think there’s a wave, anti-Trump, anti-Republican, enough to win the House.

marylandmatters.org
Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 11, 2026

I’ve been crystal clear from the very start, from my first posts on social media, that the attacks of Oct. 7 were heinous, attacks from a terror organization, Hamas.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 11, 2026

I think the goal is the organizing approach we need to take, because it is the one approach that allows for self-determination for the people of Israel and self-determination for the Palestinians.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 11, 2026

A lot of people approached me to take a look at it. That’s not in itself a reason to run – a reason to run would be to shake up the status quo.

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

We need the filibuster? The filibuster should stay in place? Absolutely, 100 percent.

reason.com
John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

I am very, very libertarian in a lot of ways and for those circumstances.

reason.com
John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

I would never describe myself in that way. There are important problems that a government is necessary to address.

reason.com
John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

We Democrats, we were so wrong about eliminating the filibuster. I was wrong too.

reason.com
Kelly Ayotte
@kellyayotte· Republican · NH· Jul 11, 2026

After months of legislative procedure and weeks of waiting for the bill to hit her desk, Ayotte on Thursday signed House Bill 1433.

newhampshirebulletin.com
Kelly Ayotte
@kellyayotte· Republican · NH· Jul 11, 2026

I said from day one we wouldn’t let beautiful areas of our state become a dumping ground for out-of-state trash.

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Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Jul 11, 2026

I’m seeking a commissioner who understands that every decision has a real impact on Hoosier families and businesses and who will keep ratepayers front and center.

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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Jul 11, 2026

I congratulate Aaron on this well-deserved appointment.

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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Jul 11, 2026

I am confident he will uphold the rule of law and keep Texans safe in this new position.

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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Jul 11, 2026

I applaud Aaron Reitz’s appointment as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 11, 2026

I will continue pushing to address the housing crisis facing California and the entire nation through comprehensive legislation like my Housing for All Act.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 11, 2026

This compromise bill is a step in the right direction, helping to expand homeownership opportunities and address the national housing affordability crisis nationwide.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 11, 2026

Donald Trump and his reckless policies have made gas, groceries, and housing much more expensive.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 11, 2026

The court has sided with the rule of law in allowing health inspectors into the Northwest ICE detention center.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 11, 2026

I call on my colleagues to stand up against the administration’s attempts to undermine free and fair elections.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 11, 2026

By removing all members of the independent and bipartisan federal Election Assistance Commission, President Trump is making our elections less secure.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Jul 11, 2026

We adamantly disagree with this internal assessment, and we urge your agency to immediately revert fentanyl protocols to the 2017 standard of seize or otherwise prevent the distribution of fentanyl as soon as practicable.

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