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Mark Kelly

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Mark Edward Kelly is an American politician, engineer, and former astronaut currently serving as the junior United States senator from Arizona. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected to the Senate in a special election held in November 2020 and officially took office on December 2, 2020. Kelly has focused on various issues during his tenure, including veterans' affairs, healthcare, and gun control, reflecting his commitment to public service and safety.

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  1. This president is historically unpopular for a midterm president, and he's not meeting the needs of the American people.2 sources2026cbsnews.com
  2. This president is not dealing with the issues that the American people need him to deal with.2 sources2026cbsnews.com
  3. I would suggest to him, though, that the solution is not to do the same thing that he's been doing — not to have his real estate buddy and his son-in-law in charge of a negotiation.2 sources2026cbsnews.com
  4. really, all this bullsh** — it is not about me. It is about silencing people who are willing to speak up, to stand up for what’s right.2 sources2026azmirror.com
  5. It’s working for the same people who are writing the rules — the rich, the powerful, the predators in the Epstein files.2 sources2026azmirror.com
  6. A Democratic Congress would be able to investigate Trump and his family, and how he’s trying to enrich himself and his family and his friends.2 sources2026azmirror.com
Aug 18, 2026

North and South Korea are still technically at war. Our ability to help defend our ally against the North Koreans is because our forces are well trained and able to coordinate with the South Koreans. Hollowing out these joint exercises is…

theguardian.com
Aug 17, 2026

It's depressing, and it's a very difficult situation."

npr.org
Aug 17, 2026

He's struggling," Kelly said, recounting his conversation with the soldier's grandmother. "It's depressing, and it's a very difficult situation."

npr.org
Aug 15, 2026

I’ve launched off the front of aircraft carriers hundreds of times, have a Master’s degree in aeronautical engineering, and am a test pilot and even I wouldn’t suggest to the Navy how to engineer specific systems on its ships.

theguardian.com
Aug 14, 2026

He’s lost 20 to 25 pounds and is struggling with depression. And so-called leaders like Pete Hegseth aren’t doing a thing about it.

theguardian.com
Aug 14, 2026

Republicans, you know, they understand how important these races are, and they’re spending hundreds of millions of dollars right here, right now.

azmirror.com
Aug 14, 2026

Donald Trump should stick to what he knows best – ballrooms, bankruptcy, and bullshit.

theguardian.com
Aug 14, 2026

It’s working for the same people who are writing the rules — the rich, the powerful, the predators in the Epstein files.

azmirror.com
Aug 14, 2026

really, all this bullsh** — it is not about me. It is about silencing people who are willing to speak up, to stand up for what’s right.

azmirror.com
Aug 14, 2026

A Democratic Congress would be able to investigate Trump and his family, and how he’s trying to enrich himself and his family and his friends.

azmirror.com
Aug 11, 2026

With an alarming suicide rate in this industry, they should have the resources to take care of their mental health.

warner.senate.gov
Aug 9, 2026

Construction workers build America—our homes, our roads, and our communities.

warner.senate.gov
Aug 8, 2026

This bill will help us understand what’s driving those numbers to prevent more deaths.

warner.senate.gov
Aug 4, 2026

“It’s in the Constitution, and it is a critical component of the United States government to pass legislation with the House,”

vtdigger.org
Aug 3, 2026

We have an opportunity to win back the House, and I am confident we will.

cbsnews.com
Aug 3, 2026

This president is not dealing with the issues that the American people need him to deal with.

cbsnews.com
Aug 3, 2026

I would suggest to him, though, that the solution is not to do the same thing that he's been doing — not to have his real estate buddy and his son-in-law in charge of a negotiation.

cbsnews.com
Aug 3, 2026

They're stuck, they're responsible for this, and the president is the one that has to try to figure out a way out of this.

cbsnews.com
Aug 3, 2026

In my view, they squandered that.

cbsnews.com
Aug 2, 2026

I can't speak for everybody, but, for me, they will.

cbsnews.com
Aug 2, 2026

He's trying to get us back to February. And I think, if he could, he would – if he had a big reset button he could hit, he would certainly take that option.

cbsnews.com
Aug 2, 2026

I mean, not these latest plans. And I think what we're seeing here is a president who has an approach to this that's just rather erratic.

cbsnews.com
Aug 2, 2026

I think we have a chance we could win back control of the Senate.

cbsnews.com

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