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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 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 12, 2026

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

theguardian.com
Jun 12, 2026

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

theguardian.com
Jun 12, 2026

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

theguardian.com
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

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

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

Those of us who survived the attack on the Capitol Jan. 6 and are witnessing wholesale efforts around the country to make it harder for people to vote and to undermine the integrity of elections, we have to do this.

cbsnews.com
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.

cbsnews.com
Jun 5, 2026

The Trump-Vance Administration has offered no explanation to the American people about what our objectives are, whether we can achieve them through military force alone, what the legal rationale is, or what the financial and human costs…

huffpost.com
Jun 4, 2026

I do not view the differences between the House and Senate bills as insurmountable and am prepared to help colleagues get this done.

virginiamercury.com
Jun 4, 2026

For several weeks, my colleagues and I have been forcing votes in the Senate to ensure we have a real debate about whether it’s in our national interest to continue this war.

duckworth.senate.gov
Jun 3, 2026

We’re still blockading their ports. There’s still all kinds of military action. So as a matter of fact, it’s wrong.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Jun 3, 2026

The opinion is widely shared — including among many of our Republican colleagues — that the argument that the 60 days somehow stopped makes no sense.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Jun 2, 2026

There’s evidence of narcotics on the boat—that is not a targeting criteria.

foreignpolicy.com
May 30, 2026

We’re thrilled to announce more federal dollars that will modernize airports across the Commonwealth.

warner.senate.gov
May 28, 2026

The American people deserve to know the true costs of this conflict, and they deserve transparency and honesty when their government commits the nation to war.

virginiamercury.com
May 27, 2026

[Connolly] was a tireless advocate for so many. The point Mark made about esophageal cancer and its growing effect on this country is important to underline.

warner.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the gift that keeps on giving, continuing to make Virginia’s airports safer and more efficient for the travelers that move through them.

warner.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

On World Press Freedom Day, we honor the journalists who go to extraordinary lengths to bring the truth to light.

schatz.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

We need to do more to expand economic opportunity for everyone, including through innovative solutions to ensure that Americans have the skills and resources they need to enter the workforce.

hassan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

The Senate should use this moment to do what we should have done before the war started—discuss the rationale, strategy, end state, and costs to American taxpayers and our economy.

duckworth.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

President Trump’s deeply unpopular war of choice in Iran has imposed a tremendous cost on the American people—including deaths and injuries of our servicemembers and soaring gas prices.

duckworth.senate.gov
May 26, 2026

The Chinese government has persecuted and wrongfully detained thousands of people—all because they decided to peacefully speak out against government abuses, practice their religion freely, or exercise other fundamental freedoms.

cruz.senate.gov

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