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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Aug 28, 2026

Israeli military and police forces are a leading perpetrator of deadly violence against American civilians—including 9 killed since 2022. Too often there are no serious investigations and there is no accountability after violent attacks…

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 28, 2026

Every day, Palestinians in the West Bank experience horrific violence at the hands of Israeli settlers and security forces — and for years, the Israeli government has offered impunity instead of accountability. Enough is enough. The United…

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Aug 28, 2026

The violence committed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank is reaching an unprecedented level, and as a result more and more Americans and Palestinians are being killed and injured. These actions – and the Israeli government’s lack of…

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Aug 28, 2026

This Administration has said ensuring the safety and security of American citizens abroad is one of its highest priorities. And yet, as we’ve seen violence rise in the West Bank, American citizens have been killed time and again, and they…

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 28, 2026

That is why Fort Drum is perfectly poised to lead the next frontier in nuclear power, and I commend the Army for recognizing this and selecting Fort Drum.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 28, 2026

As a steadfast supporter and fierce advocate of Fort Drum, I’m proud to announce that the Army heeded my call, selecting Fort Drum to spearhead the deployment of nuclear microreactor technology in the North Country.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 28, 2026

It’s a pathetic attempt at distraction, and it’s working families who are paying the price.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 28, 2026

He’s escalating his reckless tariff war with our closest trading partner and ally, which will continue to drive up costs for Upstate New York families, seniors and small businesses.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 28, 2026

Instead of lowering costs and cancelling his damaging tariffs, Trump is doubling down on a juvenile effort to rename one of the Great Lakes.

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Jon Ossoff
@jonossoff· Democratic · GA· Aug 28, 2026

Swastikas and the Klan. Another week, another scandal for the bigot Congressman Mike Collins and his collapsing Senate campaign.

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Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Aug 28, 2026

NIPSCO is a monopoly utility that Hoosiers pay every month with the expectation that it will use its considerable resources to maintain its system, prepare for severe weather and restore service as quickly as possible when disaster strikes.

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Sherrod Brown
@sherrodbrown· Democratic · OH· Aug 28, 2026

It’s clear Husted will put his billionaire and special interest friends before hardworking families every time. Ohioans deserve better.

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

Economically, I think we should be a conservative party, and on foreign policy, we’ve got a debate: Are we an isolationist party that withdraws from the world, or do we believe in American leadership?

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

Listen, it’s no secret that I want to be president. I ran for president. I came close.

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Jon Ossoff
@jonossoff· Democratic · GA· Aug 28, 2026

Trump doesn’t want to do the job of president; he wants, instead, to build his ballroom and travel with Natalie.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 28, 2026

And when Democrats retake the majority in the Senate, RFK will be at the top of the list of Trump officials the finance committee will hold accountable for endangering American families.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 28, 2026

RFK’s platform is built on lies and grifts that leave a trail of dead children in their wake. There are consequences for lying to Congress.

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Markwayne Mullin
@markwaynemullin· Republican · OK· Aug 28, 2026

Parents are responsible for what happens to their children just as any U.S. citizen parent who breaks the law is when they are arrested.

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Markwayne Mullin
@markwaynemullin· Republican · OK· Aug 28, 2026

In this case, both the father and son were deported together.

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Markwayne Mullin
@markwaynemullin· Republican · OK· Aug 28, 2026

Parents are asked if they want to be removed with their children or ICE will place the children with a safe person the parent designates.

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Catherine Cortez Masto
@catherinecortezmasto· Democratic · NV· Aug 28, 2026

The device presents substantial risks if deployed during civil arrests — even more so if it is deployed without clear limits, appropriate training, and comprehensive oversight.

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Catherine Cortez Masto
@catherinecortezmasto· Democratic · NV· Aug 28, 2026

The blatant and tragic misuse of force in Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Maine, and other locations around the country raises significant skepticism about the agency’s professional capability to safely deploy a new tool that…

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