I rise today to recognize a momentous occasion for the U.S. Army and for the North Country. Today, February 18, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Riva Ridge during World War II. During this battle, on the slopes of the…

I'm thankful that everyone in the flight incident in Toronto that took off from Minneapolis is safe, but we keep seeing these incidents day after day. Meanwhile, Trump's doing massive layoffs at the FAA—including safety specialists—and…

Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate to invoke cloture.

the filibuster is an antidemocratic tool that doesn’t serve as the bulwark against extremism its defenders say it does

It remains my belief that the filibuster is an antidemocratic tool that doesn’t serve as the bulwark against extremism its defenders say it does.

Meanwhile, Trump’s doing massive layoffs at the FAA — including safety specialists — and making our skies less and less safe.

I’m thankful that everyone in the flight incident in Toronto that took off from Minneapolis is safe, but we keep seeing these incidents day after day.

Welcome to the age of Trumpflation. Groceries are up. Chicken, pork, steak are all more expensive.

Is Ms. Gabbard really who Republicans want leading Intelligence Agencies? I'll bet not. Is she the best person we could find for the important position of Director of National Intelligence?

Is Ms. Gabbard really who want leading Intelligence Agencies? I'll bet not. Is she the best person we could find for the important position of Director of National Intelligence?

this morning the Senate will vote on the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. By now, it is beyond clear that Mr. Kennedy is not remotely qualified to become the next Secretary of HHS. In…

the fact that we are here right now--that we are even here right now--voting on this wildly unqualified conspiracy theorist to trust with one of the most life-or-death jobs, HHS Secretary, charged with protecting the health of every single…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas…

Every cut risks Americans paying more, waiting longer, and wading through more insurance red tape for care.

In terms of trying to get in the appropriations bills undoing lots of the many things that they’ve done that are wrong, yes, we’re certainly going to make an effort to do that.

Welcome to the age of Trumpflation. Groceries are up. Chicken, pork, steak are all more expensive. Eggs prices are up 15% from last month... Donald Trump is breaking his promise to lower costs starting on day one.

By now it's beyond clear that Mr. Kennedy is not remotely qualified to become the next secretary of HHS.

This is dangerous. This is against America's interests.

It is dangerously unacceptable that an unelected Musk and his unqualified acolytes have access to sensitive CMS systems.

the best thing that’s happened to Democrats this year because voters won’t like it, and Democrats will benefit.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is not remotely qualified to become the next Secretary of Health and Human Services.

It was the best thing that’s happened to Democrats this year because voters won’t like it, and Democrats will benefit.

unfortunately and sadly, we are witnessing an alarming abdication of duty from Republicans here in the Senate. The job of the Senate when it comes to nominees is very simple: When a nominee is obviously qualified and experienced, we should…

We are not going to go after every single issue.

Here’s the bottom line. The Republicans are already shutting down good chunks of the government. Democrats don’t want to shut down, but it’s in Republicans’ hands; it’s up to them.