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Tim Kaine

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Tim Kaine is a United States Senator from Virginia, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Governor of Virginia from January 14, 2006, to January 16, 2010. Kaine has been an advocate for various issues including education, healthcare, and military engagement, emphasizing the importance of Congress's role in declaring war and authorizing military force. He also served as the Chair of the Democratic National Committee, contributing to the party's strategy and outreach efforts during his tenure.

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Jul 15, 2026

For nearly a century, Social Security has been a lifeline that allows Americans to retire with dignity.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 15, 2026

The absence of knowing where this money is coming from to do this dramatic top-line increase? That still has to get resolved.

foxnews.com
Jul 10, 2026

Everyone deserves to make their own decisions regarding end-of-life care.

lankford.senate.gov
Jul 7, 2026

(Data centers are a) global phenomenon, and being a leader in this important area is good for America’s national security and for Virginia’s economy.

wisconsinexaminer.com
Jul 5, 2026

Despite these grave and serious legal deficiencies, on June 2, 2026, USPS published a proposed rule that, if finalized, would establish President Trump’s control over federal elections and allow USPS to adjudicate who can and cannot vote…

warner.senate.gov
Jun 29, 2026

Yes, he is. He was one of the best majority leaders we've had in a long time, and if he gets the chance, he's going to be a good majority leader going forward.

cbsnews.com
Jun 29, 2026

Let's focus on the economy and bringing costs down, not foolish wars and chaos.

cbsnews.com
Jun 29, 2026

Margaret, what the president said is just goofy word salad.

cbsnews.com
Jun 29, 2026

I think by then, we'll have some of our questions answered, and if we need to go farther to put some guardrails in place, you'll probably find bipartisan support to do that.

cbsnews.com
Jun 29, 2026

And if we need to go farther to put some guardrails in place, you'll probably find bipartisan support to do that.

cbsnews.com
Jun 29, 2026

But when we bring it up on the floor, I think by then we'll have some of our questions answered.

cbsnews.com
Jun 29, 2026

I don't think that concern is misplaced. We're worried about the same thing.

cbsnews.com
Jun 27, 2026

Additive manufacturing in defense technologies has enormous capacity to boost our military readiness by enabling us to quickly develop parts and munitions and strengthen our supply chains. Virginia is home to many innovative additive…

cruz.senate.gov
Jun 25, 2026

After both Republican-majority Houses took the historic step of voting that additional war against Iran is illegal without congressional authorization, President Trump came to the Capitol and tried to browbeat Republican senators for…

commondreams.org
Jun 22, 2026

It’s both an educational effectiveness program, but also a teacher retention program.

virginiamercury.com
Jun 22, 2026

It’s one solution, not the only solution, but one solution that will lead to filling up the ranks of classroom teachers.

virginiamercury.com
Jun 19, 2026

The resolve and resilience of Ukrainians in defending their homeland from Russian forces has been commendable, and the international community must continue to do all we can to ensure Ukraine has what it needs to be successful on the…

pravda.com.ua
Jun 19, 2026

The public reporting to me suggests we're giving up an awful lot more to get a lot less than the JCPOA.

foxnews.com
Jun 18, 2026

Everything I've seen is, like, what's being reported by Bloomberg or the read-out on this thing is, we are giving a lot more to get a lot less than we got in the JCPOA.

foxnews.com
Jun 15, 2026

The details of any agreement with the Iranian regime, including any financial or sanctions relief, must be carefully scrutinized.

rollcall.com
Jun 15, 2026

Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re bringing home another critical win to help redevelop affordable homes in transit-accessible communities.

warner.senate.gov
Jun 14, 2026

Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re bringing home another critical win to help redevelop affordable homes in transit-accessible communities.

warner.senate.gov
Jun 13, 2026

Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re bringing home another critical win to help redevelop affordable homes in transit-accessible communities.

warner.senate.gov
Jun 12, 2026

I know what they’re saying, but I have a hard time understanding.

foxnews.com

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