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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 9, 2026

We’re working to advance this funding so we have the munitions and operational capabilities required to counter our adversaries and keep the maximum amount of pressure on rogue regimes like Iran.

hoeven.senate.gov
Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 9, 2026

The District of Columbia deserves a fully functional justice system as is afforded to each of our states.

vanhollen.senate.gov
Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 9, 2026

For millions of Californians, a safer road can mean a shorter commute, a faster emergency response, or a more reliable evacuation route.

padilla.senate.gov
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
Mark Kelly
@markkelly· Democratic · AZ· Jul 9, 2026

It’s time for Graham Platner to drop out and allow for someone else to be nominated and give Democrats the best chance to win this seat in November.

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Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Jul 9, 2026

Ten years ago, West Virginia faced one of the darkest days in our state’s history. The devastation left behind by the 2016 flood was unimaginable, and we will never forget the 23 precious lives that were lost.

capito.senate.gov
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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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 9, 2026

This is not merely a hypothetical question, but a possibility America’s leaders must prepare for.

young.senate.gov
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
Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 9, 2026

It really is the lifeblood. I'll point out West Virginia was just in the college world series and got all the way to the top four.

capito.senate.gov
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 8, 2026

This federal investment is a win-win for workforce development and the Tioga County economy.

schumer.senate.gov
Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jul 8, 2026

DoD has a strategic, legal, and moral responsibility to ensure that AI technology is deployed with meaningful constraints to comply with U.S. and international laws, including by preventing civilian harm.

warren.senate.gov
Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jul 8, 2026

I wish liberals could put their country ahead of their politics just once, but I guess that’s asking too much.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jul 8, 2026

Maintaining America’s AI advantage is vital to American economic strength, diplomacy, national security, and military power.

cotton.senate.gov
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 8, 2026

Boosting our local workforce is essential to creating a pipeline of skilled workers in important industries like manufacturing, energy, hospitality, agriculture, and more.

schumer.senate.gov
Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 8, 2026

The FOMC generally prohibits external communications around FOMC meetings to ‘reinforce the public’s confidence in the transparency and integrity of the monetary policy process.’

vanhollen.senate.gov
Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 8, 2026

During the blackout period, FOMC officials are required to ‘refrain from expressing their views about macroeconomic developments or monetary policy issues,’

vanhollen.senate.gov
Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 8, 2026

The Fed has been plagued by ethics scandals in recent years involving at least six senior Fed officials.

vanhollen.senate.gov