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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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Jun 29, 2026

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

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Jun 29, 2026

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

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Jun 29, 2026

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

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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.

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

virginiamercury.com
Jun 22, 2026

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jun 12, 2026

AI, without appropriate human oversight, could lead you to commit an egregious mistake.

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Jun 12, 2026

Whether it was a mistake in targeting or intentional targeting, this is not a minor matter.

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Jun 12, 2026

The one thing the president cares about is his own popularity.

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Jun 12, 2026

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

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Jun 12, 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 11, 2026

An indefinite, nationality-based freeze on processing - without clear operational guidance, a defined timeline, or adequate transparency - undermines that commitment and imposes real consequences on families and communities across the…

vanhollen.senate.gov
Jun 11, 2026

Our country is facing a housing crisis, and in the Senate, we’re fighting to expand access to affordable housing across the Commonwealth. Virginians shouldn’t have to choose between accessing public transportation and affording their…

warner.senate.gov
Jun 11, 2026

I think knowing who the DNI will be, if it's somebody that people have confidence in, that makes the FISA question a lot easier.

foxnews.com
Jun 10, 2026

From countering an increasingly aggressive China to addressing Russia’s continued war in Ukraine, the State Department plays a critical role in ensuring America’s ability to protect our interests, promote global security, and advance…

vanhollen.senate.gov
Jun 7, 2026

I still believe we're going to find a core of this bill, whatever we call it, we're going to find the core of the bill and pass it, and it will deal directly with some of these inflation concerns.

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