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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Mar 5, 2025

The decision on whether to abolish the department is one that only Congress can make. The president does not have the authority to completely abolish the department.

cnn.com
Mike Johnson
@mikejohnson· Republican · LA· Mar 4, 2025

Tonight, President Trump made his triumphant return to Congress to share his bold, optimistic vision for renewing the American Dream.

newsweek.com
Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Mar 4, 2025

I have sent Congress a detailed funding request laying out exactly how we will eliminate these threats to protect our homeland and complete the largest deportation operation in American history.

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Tony Gonzales
@tonygonzales· Republican · TX· Mar 4, 2025

I am a NO on the CR. Congress needs to do its job and pass a conservative budget! CR's are code for Continued Rubberstamp of fraud, waste, and abuse.

newsweek.com
Jared Moskowitz
@jaredmoskowitz· Democratic · NC· Mar 4, 2025

Congress has only 10 days until a government shutdown, and Speaker Johnson still hasn't brought a single one of the 12 spending bills he promised.

newsweek.com
Mike Johnson
@mikejohnson· Republican · LA· Mar 4, 2025

Turner served his community faithfully, not only as a member of Congress, but as a former state legislator and a mayor of Houston.

nbcnews.com
Jonathan Jackson
@jonathanjackson· Democratic · VA· Mar 4, 2025

Congress seemed to favor incentivizing onsite storage, which appears to be a different thing than prohibiting off-site storage.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Mar 4, 2025

In so many words, Trump urged Congress to pass his 'big, beautiful budget.'

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Nancy Pelosi
@nancypelosi· Democratic · CA· Mar 4, 2025

Just like the last time he addressed the Congress, President Trump's speech tonight was another manifesto of mistruths.

newsweek.com
Ayanna Pressley
@ayannapressley· Democratic · MA· Mar 4, 2025

I could not in good conscience sit through this speech and give an audience to someone who operates with lawless disregard for Congress...

nbcnews.com
Hakeem Jeffries
@hakeemjeffries· Democratic · NY· Mar 4, 2025

It's important to have a strong, determined and dignified Democratic presence in the chamber.

cbsnews.com
Ayanna Pressley
@ayannapressley· Democratic · MA· Mar 4, 2025

I could not in good conscience sit through this speech and give an audience to someone who operates with lawless disregard for Congress and the people of this nation.

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Ayanna Pressley
@ayannapressley· Democratic · MA· Mar 4, 2025

I could not in good conscience sit through this speech and give an audience to someone who operates with lawless disregard for Congress...

nbcnews.com
Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Mar 4, 2025

Trump and congressional Republicans appear intent on axing Medicaid.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 3, 2025

If your congressman refuses to meet, I'll come host an event in their district to help local Democrats beat 'em.

commondreams.org
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@alexandriaocasiocortez· Democratic · NY· Mar 3, 2025

Members of Congress should not be allowed to buy and sell individual stock. We are here to serve the public, not to profiteer.

newsweek.com
Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Mar 3, 2025

Congress should not pass a full-year CR that would cede immense discretion and authority to President Trump, Elon Musk, and Russ Vought.

cnn.com
Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Mar 2, 2025

The Republicans have the majority. They need to put forward a package that can pass the House and the Senate.

nbcnews.com