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Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Jul 10, 2026

If prosecuting cases involving the risk of injuries or death to premature infants are not a priority enforcement matter, I have questions about what priorities the DOJ considers worthy of pursuing.

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Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Jul 10, 2026

Under your management, DOJ does not consider a case involving deadly risks to medically sensitive infants, after a recommendation of a felony charge, to be worthy of criminal prosecution.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 9, 2026

A public commitment to preserve access is welcome, but it is not a substitute for a transparent plan that ensures East Potomac Park remains a genuinely affordable municipal golf course and public parkland for residents of the District of…

virginiamercury.com
Angela Alsobrooks
@angelaalsobrooks· MD· Jul 9, 2026

The municipal golf courses of Washington, D.C. are public assets with deep historical, recreational, and community value.

virginiamercury.com
Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jul 9, 2026

This toxic mix of big bank deregulation is occurring at a precipitous moment–and the American public will likely pay the price in future economic downturns.

dailycaller.com
Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jul 9, 2026

This proposed rule weakening governance and risk management standards comes against the background of a broader, big bank deregulation.

dailycaller.com
Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jul 9, 2026

The Trump Administration is trying to destroy the CFPB and make it easier for YOU to get scammed.

dailycaller.com
Mike Lee
@mikelee· Republican · UT· Jul 9, 2026

History will not look kindly on us if we don’t pass the SAVE America Act.

nebraskaexaminer.com
Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Jul 9, 2026

When steel and concrete basically went up 50%, that means you’re getting a whole lot less now due to the inflation that’s still impacting it.

indianacapitalchronicle.com
Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Jul 9, 2026

It’s not going to cost us anything in the sense that we’ve got reserves that are there for that intended purpose.

indianacapitalchronicle.com
Jim Banks
@jimbanks· Republican · IN· Jul 9, 2026

The Museum of *American* History has no major exhibits dedicated to *America’s* founding.

wisconsinexaminer.com
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Jul 9, 2026

The president has his own 'ideological agenda' that disregards 'the reality of our triumphs and failures.'

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Catherine Cortez Masto
@catherinecortezmasto· Democratic · NV· Jul 9, 2026

Presidents and their staff may be important stakeholders of the Smithsonian, but they do not have any legal authority to dictate how the Institution is run, or remove its leadership staff, much less dictate historical or scientific content.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 9, 2026

I will continue to fight for that independence from any one person, or president, trying to politicize it and rewrite history.

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Catherine Cortez Masto
@catherinecortezmasto· Democratic · NV· Jul 9, 2026

I remain committed to ensuring the Smithsonian continues sharing our country’s inspiring story without partisan interference from this President or any other.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jul 9, 2026

I think there are a lot of really good Democratic candidates in states across the country, and they are working very hard. And so we do have a good chance to win back the Senate.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jul 9, 2026

I think people don't take a lot of it seriously.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jul 9, 2026

I think our NATO allies have figured out that the president is not consistent in his foreign policy or his statements.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jul 9, 2026

This is a war that needs to end. The president needs to get back to the negotiating table, but he needs to negotiate a deal that's going to benefit the United States and not Iran.

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Edwin Johnson
@edwinjohnson· Democratic · CO· Jul 9, 2026

Restrictive federal laws must be enacted, and all immigration laws rigidly enforced if an undersupply of American jobs is to be preserved for an oversupply of American labor.

coloradonewsline.com
Kirsten Gillibrand
@kirstengillibrand· Democratic · NY· Jul 9, 2026

I am proud to have helped secure over $1.3 million in federal funding for this project through the HOME Program and the American Rescue Plan Act.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jul 9, 2026

The public deserves transparency about the scope of this get-out-of-jail-free card, and about whether you intend to rely on this settlement as a free pass for any possible violations of the law.

warren.senate.gov
Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Jul 9, 2026

These grants will fund critical projects that help construct and improve bridges, roadways, off-ramps, bikeways, pedestrian crossings and other transportation infrastructure.

padilla.senate.gov