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Brian Schatz

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Brian Emanuel Schatz is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since December 26, 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, Schatz has focused on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and education during his time in office. He succeeded Daniel Akaka and has been an advocate for renewable energy and environmental protection, reflecting Hawaii's unique ecological challenges and opportunities.

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May 27, 2026

People are paying more for gas, for utilities, for food, for housing, for health care – for every single aspect of their lives.

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May 27, 2026

The proposal calls for steep cuts to lifesaving assistance and critical efforts that advance American interests around the world. That’s not going to happen.

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May 27, 2026

Hawai‘i experienced its worst flooding in more than 20 years last month. But amid the devastation wrought by the relentless rain, Hawai‘i’s aloha spirit prevailed.

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May 27, 2026

Science should be nonpartisan, regardless of administration.

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May 27, 2026

The federal government has a responsibility to share the burden of rebuilding.

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May 27, 2026

Don't let anybody tell you there's not enough money. What there is not enough of is moral clarity.

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May 27, 2026

Micro prop [bets are] insidious in that [they] can be manipulated by a player or anyone else.

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May 27, 2026

Recovering from a disaster of this magnitude will take months and years.

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May 27, 2026

President Trump’s reckless threat makes Americans less safe, further destabilizes our nation and economy, and puts at greater risk U.S. service members.

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May 27, 2026

The president must not follow through on this threat.

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May 27, 2026

As attacks against LGBTQ+ students continue across the country, we need to protect these students and fight back against the discriminatory policies that harm them.

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May 27, 2026

While there is still more work to do, we can’t wait to celebrate its opening.

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May 27, 2026

I think this particular problem is especially acute and needs to be dealt with immediately.

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May 27, 2026

Congratulations to the UH men’s volleyball team on an incredible championship win! Our team battled all season long, played with heart, and showed what Hawai?i volleyball is all about. We’re all proud of you. Go ‘Bows!

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May 27, 2026

This will be a special place for people to come together, a first-of-its-kind home for hula halau across Maui to practice and share their craft and Native Hawaiian culture.

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May 27, 2026

In FY26, Congress, on a bipartisan basis, made investments that will save lives, strengthen our alliances and partnerships to confront pressing challenges, rebuild American competitiveness, and make Americans safer at home. We will do so…

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May 27, 2026

The more micro you get, the more insidious it is, from an integrity standpoint.

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May 27, 2026

The incident shows NOAA must do more to educate the public about protecting Hawaiian monk seals.

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May 27, 2026

The Trump administration’s budget proposal is simply that – a proposal. It has no force of law, and it will not become law.

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May 27, 2026

I spoke with Secretary Turner today about the recent storms across Hawai‘i, and we agreed to keep working together as recovery efforts continue.

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May 27, 2026

It’s also a reminder that when both parties choose to work together, Congress can keep critical services funded and functioning.

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May 27, 2026

If you empower the FTC to go after the payment processors, then they would have a perfect right to go and say, ‘You may not work with these offshore shops if they are not complying with federal law having to do with micro prop bets.’

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May 27, 2026

A free press is a cornerstone of any healthy democracy – and it’s vital that we protect and defend it, at home and abroad.

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May 27, 2026

It’s exciting to see a project like this begin to take shape.

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