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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Jul 1, 2026

Today I do not agree with the 5-4 split decision to give American citizenship to individuals whose families intentionally violated the law.

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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Jul 1, 2026

Other than salvation, American citizenship is the greatest gift on Earth, and it should never be obtained through fraud or illegal actions.

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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Jul 1, 2026

Oklahomans are rightly frustrated when someone breaks into our country to force us to give their children American citizenship.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 1, 2026

Accordingly, we insist that the Postal Service abandon this proposed regulation and return to its core mission of providing universal postal services to every American. The Constitution and federal law demand nothing less.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 1, 2026

Our country has long held that children born on U.S. soil or U.S. territories are citizens. Today they no longer have to worry about an administration who tried to deny them this right.

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Tommy Tuberville
@tommytuberville· Republican · AL· Jul 1, 2026

We cannot run college sports. Congress should not manage television contracts, dictate conference alignments, or write department budgets.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Jul 1, 2026

Today’s ruling is a major victory for women, fairness, and the Gem State. Idaho was the first state in the nation to ban biological men from competing in women’s sports and uphold the opportunities Title IX promised more than 50 years ago…

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Jul 1, 2026

Now, President Trump can remove the heads of those agencies if they make a decision he dislikes even when it is best for our nation.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 1, 2026

The new hangar will enhance airport operations, generate additional revenue and help meet the needs of North Dakota’s growing economy.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 1, 2026

This investment will help support Williston Airport’s ability to serve the region while enhancing its operational and financial capacity.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 1, 2026

The public deserves transparency, accountability, and a reservation system that allows them to spend their spare time on public lands connecting with the places that bring peace, joy, and solace.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 1, 2026

Birthright citizenship isn't up for debate — it's enshrined in our Constitution. Today's decision reaffirms what has long been settled law: if you're born in the United States, you're an American citizen.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Jul 1, 2026

But we have a president who is at the end of his political career, with nothing to lose electorally. And all he can think about is himself and his legacy – not you.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Jul 1, 2026

While these players are rightly being held accountable, DOJ enforcement alone is not enough to crack down on the rampant misconduct.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jul 1, 2026

Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of common sense—women’s sports are for women, not for men. Arkansas was one of the first states to push back on this madness and I’m glad the Supreme Court agrees. This decision benefits women across…

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Jul 1, 2026

By requiring meetings of the judiciary’s policymaking and administrative arm to be open to the public by default, this commonsense bill will help increase transparency and support that confidence.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Jul 1, 2026

Americans need to have confidence that the judiciary is beholden only to the law and not to any ideological agendas or special interests.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 1, 2026

I’m proud to continue championing this issue for young girls across West Virginia, and I congratulate our leaders back home for the decisive victory today.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 1, 2026

With the athletics landscape in our country rapidly evolving, we must recommit ourselves to protecting female athletes and ensure they can always compete on a level playing field.

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