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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Aug 24, 2026

The answer is no," said Senator Hirono. "These 14 federal judges, some of them were Trump appointees, disagreed with DOJ’s position.

hirono.senate.gov
Amy Klobuchar
@amyklobuchar· Democratic · MN· Aug 24, 2026

“With the U.S. cattle herd at its smallest size in over 70 years, many farmers and ranchers need new opportunities to stay afloat,” said Klobuchar.

rounds.senate.gov
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 24, 2026

He will save one of his corrupt campaign donors asking for a pardon, but he won’t lift a finger to save American families a dime on their groceries.

hassan.senate.gov
Tina Smith
@tinasmith· Democratic · MN· Aug 24, 2026

Unlike every other federal judge in this country, Supreme Court Justices aren’t bound by a code of ethics. With no transparency and no enforcement mechanism, it’s no wonder the American people can’t trust the Supreme Court to police…

murphy.senate.gov
Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Aug 24, 2026

The Supreme Court needs reforms urgently to restore the American people’s confidence to that body,” said Schiff. “Congress must enact an enforceable code of ethics for Supreme Court Justices, particularly in light of Justices on this Court…

murphy.senate.gov
Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Aug 24, 2026

The American people are entitled to accountability and transparency from the highest court in the land. But our Supreme Court has had scandal after scandal, leaving public confidence in the institution at an all-time low,” said Welch. “The…

murphy.senate.gov
Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Aug 24, 2026

The Supreme Court’s refusal to adopt an enforceable code of ethics has contributed to a decline in public trust of this vital institution. If the Court won’t act, Congress must. The highest court in our land should be held to the highest…

murphy.senate.gov
Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Aug 24, 2026

The highest court in the land shouldn’t have the lowest ethical standards. Public trust in the Supreme Court remains near historic lows, and every story of a luxury gift or questionable failure to recuse contributes to it. The American…

murphy.senate.gov
Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Aug 24, 2026

The lawmakers also emphasized that the Trump Administration’s definition of medical frailty far exceeds what is outlined in the law itself and creates additional onerous barriers for both patients and states.

duckworth.senate.gov
Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· Aug 24, 2026

I can tell you as the senior senator for the great state of South Carolina, the person I want in the Senate with me, Darline Graham, representing the people of South Carolina.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· Aug 24, 2026

And is she prepared to hit those issues? She hits those issues spot-on.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· Aug 24, 2026

The question we’re asking ourselves today is whether or not she is prepared to serve in the United States Senate and represent the people of South Carolina on the issues that are germane to the moment, with all the issues of the moment.

theguardian.com
Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Aug 24, 2026

Put every available resource into the field. Get creative.

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Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Aug 24, 2026

There is no excuse for these delays.

bbc.co.uk
Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Aug 23, 2026

Bring in more crews. Put every available resource into the field. Get creative. Get the job done. Hoosiers have waited long enough.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Aug 23, 2026

Gutting them to appease nuclear-armed Kim Jong-un is a grave mistake

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Aug 23, 2026

When will Trump stop embracing dictators and alienating our allies?

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Aug 23, 2026

Once again, Trump is cozying up to dictators -- rolling over for Kim Jong-un and getting nothing in return

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 23, 2026

Not even Donald Trump's self-proclaimed close friend Kim Jong-un respects him anymore

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Aug 23, 2026

I’ll keep working to protect our roadless areas, which support outdoor recreation, tourism, and local economic growth in communities across the country.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Aug 23, 2026

I strongly oppose the Trump-Vance Administration’s rollback of this rule, which would open the door to more development and increased logging in our national forests.

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