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Ruben Gallego
@rubengallego· AZ· Sep 1, 2026

We are better if Canada and the United States does not have these dumb tariffs that are going to really negatively affect and just essentially raises taxes on ourselves.

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Ruben Gallego
@rubengallego· AZ· Sep 1, 2026

I do think we should be repealing all of our tariffs between the United States and Canada, whether Trump is there or not, and I think the next president that comes in also should recognize that tariffs between the United States and Canada…

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Bernie Moreno
@berniemoreno· OH· Sep 1, 2026

Americans needed to know that elected officials were in office 'for the right reason.'

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Sep 1, 2026

President Trump’s effort to turn the U.S. military into an investor in Venezuelan oil is a blatant abuse of power and taxpayer dollars.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Sep 1, 2026

I urge you to abandon this ill-conceived, unconscionable plan and ensure that all Americans can exercise their constitutional right to vote, including by mail, without interference by USPS.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 1, 2026

Unless and until there is a change of policy and leadership, today's news simply means that there is more expensively-equipped lawlessness on our streets rather than responsible, legitimate law enforcement.

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Markwayne Mullin
@markwaynemullin· Republican · OK· Sep 1, 2026

It's for our safety and the public safety, too.

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Markwayne Mullin
@markwaynemullin· Republican · OK· Sep 1, 2026

We have the permanent cameras, but we also have Motorola [that] is working with us on the mics that we use.

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Jacky Rosen
@jackyrosen· Democratic · NV· Sep 1, 2026

Create fear in our communities and cause disruption and distress to the traveling public

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Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Sep 1, 2026

After months of significant community indignation, unanswered congressional oversight, and commitments from DHS Secretary Mullin at his nomination hearing that DHS 'will not enter a home or a place of business without a judicial warrant…

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Sep 1, 2026

The reporting of this operation is alarming. ICE officers attempted to enter private property unlawfully, with one officer allegedly threatening to return in the early morning hours of the following day and break windows to enter the law…

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Cynthia Lummis
@cynthialummis· Republican · WY· Sep 1, 2026

So Senator Barasso and I are riding along the parade route, the same parade route Wyoming has watched for generations. And as we came down the street, I could hear it from my constituents, over and over: 'Pass the SAVE Act, Senator. Pass…

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Sep 1, 2026

Our military family members with loved ones serving on these ships deserve honest answers, and the Pentagon’s denials to date are an insult to the service of these sailors and Marines.

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

This administration has tried to downplay or paper over these reports, but the fact is our servicemembers and their families have reported alarming concerns that deserve redress and accountability.

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

As interest costs put growing pressure on our budget, we need to reduce our deficits and protect the investments that keep our economy strong.

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

Our national debt is a crisis that we cannot afford to leave to our children, and the problem is driven in large part by the fact that too many Americans aren’t paying their fair share. Right now, some of the wealthiest Americans can defer…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 1, 2026

For years, we’ve known that Social Security faces serious long-term financial challenges, yet Congress has repeatedly chosen to look the other way.

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

Throughout my career, I've always advocated for funding to address housing and homelessness. It's because I truly believe that as a society, that we should be judged by how we treat those who are most in need, and I believe that every…

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

This economy has been pretty tough. A lot of folks are having a hard time, and they're having to make some really difficult decisions here in Taos and around the country.

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

I appreciated hearing directly from leaders who are working every day to get more housing built about what we can do to help.

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

Hawai‘i’s housing crisis affects everyone, including Native Hawaiians.

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

I was proud to vote to create this program and look forward to seeing how this historic investment will benefit Arkansas families for years to come.

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

The Republican-led Rural Health Transformation Program will expand access to high-quality healthcare for rural communities across Arkansas.

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