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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Apr 3, 2026

outrageous, unacceptable and dangerous to the flying public

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Apr 3, 2026

The Judiciary Committee stands ready to advance President Trump's next Attorney General nominee.

usatoday.com
Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Mar 31, 2026

Instead of focusing on lowering the cost of energy, groceries, and health care, Donald Trump is desperately attempting to take over and rig our elections and avoid accountability in November. This executive order is a blatant, unconstitutional abuse of power.

latimes.com
Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Mar 31, 2026

In the middle of an unauthorized war abroad and an escalating authoritarian crackdown by ICE here at home, Trump is attempting another illegal power grab.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Mar 31, 2026

Trump’s actions were a clear and present threat to our democracy. I will use every tool I can to stop him.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Mar 31, 2026

the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency has had to limit its operations.

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Mike Lee
@mikelee· Republican · UT· Mar 31, 2026

I got a call shortly before 2:00 am and was told that a deal had materialized that would ensure everyone at DHS would get paid—a possibly fleeting deal that required immediate action.

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Markwayne Mullin
@markwaynemullin· Republican · OK· Mar 31, 2026

I don’t care what color your state is. I don’t care if you’re red or you’re blue.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Mar 31, 2026

The President’s attack on mail-in ballots is desperation plain and simple.

theguardian.com
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Mar 31, 2026

This is all part of his effort to rig the upcoming November election. We can’t let him succeed. Save our Republic!

theguardian.com
Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Mar 31, 2026

We’ll be damned if we let Donald Trump change the way our state runs its elections.

theguardian.com
Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 8, 2026

I'd have to look at what they're asking for.

usatoday.com
Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 8, 2026

War is not a f------ video game. Six Americans are dead and thousands more are at needless risk because of your illegal, unjustified war. And you're calling this a flawless victory.

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William Warren
@williamwarren· Democratic · MA· Mar 8, 2026

The Republicans have already given $1 trillion to the military.

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Thom Tillis
@thomtillis· Republican · NC· Mar 8, 2026

We owe them eternal gratitude, and this nation is stronger because of them.

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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Mar 8, 2026

If we wait another year, wait another two years, the programs in your state are going away and the students in your state are losing their scholarships.

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