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John Kennedy

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John Neely Kennedy is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the junior United States senator from Louisiana, a position he has held since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Kennedy has focused on issues such as government spending and fiscal responsibility during his time in office. He is known for his straightforward communication style and has made headlines for his remarks on various national issues. Prior to his election to the Senate, Kennedy served as the Louisiana State Treasurer from 2000 to 2017, where he was responsible for managing the state's finances and investments.

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Jun 24, 2026

He’s right in the middle of delicate negotiations and the Senate votes to get out of Iran. And it upset him.

lailluminator.com
May 27, 2026

By leading the way against dangerous mail-order chemical abortion drugs, Louisiana’s proving once again that it stands strong for innocent life.

cassidy.senate.gov
May 26, 2026

When an obscure government policy requires small business owners to fork over personal data that even our government admits it doesn’t need, it’s time to change that policy.

cruz.senate.gov
Sep 3, 2025

Your job No. 1 is to restore the confidence of the American people and the institution of public health in America.

nbcnews.com
Sep 3, 2025

We need to restore that confidence, and so far, I don’t see where Secretary Kennedy has done that.

nbcnews.com
Sep 3, 2025

The point is, we need to reduce spending.

nbcnews.com
Aug 26, 2025

The Biden administration bears full responsibility for the chaos in Kabul. By ignoring military advice, disregarding intelligence, and prioritizing politics over strategy, they created the conditions that cost 13 American lives.

breitbart.com
Jul 10, 2025

The Democrats, with one Republican vote, were able to add an amendment that basically turns upside down the president’s decision about where to put the FBI building.

nbcnews.com
Mar 2, 2025

I’m not optimistic. I don’t think we’re going to have a budget.

nbcnews.com
Feb 26, 2025

Don’t ever, ever take the position that you’re not going to follow the order of a federal court. Ever.

msnbc.com
Feb 26, 2025

Don’t ever, ever take the position that you’re not going to follow the order of a federal court. Ever.

msnbc.com
Feb 26, 2025

Short answer? Likely no. Long answer? Hell no.

newsweek.com
Feb 25, 2025

I know they’re upset about that. But Chuck [Schumer] needs to buy everybody over there an emotional support pony, because that’s not going to change.

nbcnews.com
Feb 25, 2025

For four years, I have watched people in this town — not all, not, not everybody — but many try to undermine the legitimacy of the federal judiciary.

nbcnews.com
Feb 25, 2025

Chuck [Schumer] needs to buy everybody over there an emotional support pony, because that’s not going to change.

nbcnews.com
Feb 25, 2025

For four years, I have watched people in this town — not all, not, not everybody — but many try to undermine the legitimacy of the federal judiciary.

nbcnews.com
Feb 25, 2025

Now all our judiciary has … is its legitimacy. It doesn’t have an army.

nbcnews.com
Feb 25, 2025

Short answer is likely no. Long answer is, hell no.

nbcnews.com
Feb 25, 2025

There’s no way that we’re going to agree to putting that kind of provision in there.

nbcnews.com
Feb 25, 2025

Now all our judiciary has … is its legitimacy. It doesn’t have an army.

nbcnews.com
Feb 25, 2025

Don’t ever, ever take the position that you’re not going to follow the order of a federal court. Ever.

nbcnews.com
Feb 25, 2025

Don’t ever, ever take the position that you’re not going to follow the order of a federal court. Ever.

nbcnews.com

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