as we celebrate Public Schools Week, Senate Republicans are preparing to confirm Linda McMahon, another of President Trump's billionaire patrons, as Secretary of Education, and I oppose such nomination. During her confirmation hearing…

I rise today to recognize a very painful milestone. This week marks the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Over the past 3 years, the world has witnessed the incredible bravery and resolve of the Ukrainian people…

The day’s cruel and callous display does great harm to U.S. standing in the world.

A political ambush and a shameful failure of American leadership.

a political ambush and a shameful failure of American leadership

my key topic this morning is to speak about the tremendous value that NOAA--the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--provides the American people. Over the past few weeks, we have heard alarming reports that the Trump…

initially, I want to make a very brief comment on the legislation my colleagues Senator Heinrich and Senator Kaine are advancing and which will be voted on later this afternoon. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this resolution, which would…

today, I am joining Senator Capito to introduce the Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2025 in order to improve access to needed therapies for children. Children are not just small adults. Drugs affect their developing bodies…

Donald Trump’s quest for power is endangering our military.

The implications for our national security cannot be overstated.

firing the military’s most senior legal advisers is an unprecedented and explicit move to install officers who will yield to the president’s interpretation of the law, with the expectation they will be little more than yes men on the most…

Every Democrat voted for the amendment; all but two Republicans voted against it.

if you're going to break the law, the first thing you do is you get rid of the lawyers.

If you're going to break the law, the first thing you do is you get rid of the lawyers.

This is just someone who admires Putin does not believe in the struggle of the Ukrainians.

Firing the military's most senior legal advisers is an unprecedented and explicit move to install officers who will yield to the president's interpretation of the law.

Brown's firing was completely unjustified.

America has the strongest, most capable military in the world. But firing uniformed leaders as a type of political loyalty test... erodes the trust and professionalism that our servicemembers require to achieve their missions.

the rhetoric of Donald Trump and Republicans on the budget is all over the map. Here is what is important to know. Republicans want $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, primarily for the richest Americans, paid for with sharp cuts in programs that…

We must support this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Mississippi.

before I call up my amendment, I ask that Senator Coons be added as a cosponsor of the Reed-Shaheen amendment No. 299. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 299

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…

pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act, I move to waive, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient…

Heroically withstanding barbaric attacks and unspeakable violence by Russia. The Ukrainians have achieved hard-won victories and have refused to bend to Putin's demands, but they require continued U.S. support to sustain their progress. In…

I ask unanimous consent to call up amendment No. 172, which is cosponsored by my colleagues Senators Lujan and Alsobrooks, and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The…