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Adam Smith

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Adam Smith is a U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th congressional district, serving since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on various legislative efforts, particularly in defense and foreign policy. Throughout his tenure, Smith has been involved in key discussions and initiatives related to national security and military funding, reflecting his commitment to these issues. He has also been an advocate for progressive policies within his district and has worked on legislation addressing economic and social challenges faced by his constituents.

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Jul 24, 2026

I think that whole thing has created a major problem as well.

foxnews.com
Jul 24, 2026

Having people stand out in front of my house, screaming death threats at me and threatening my wife.

foxnews.com
Jul 24, 2026

I have been unable to hold a town hall meeting for a year because a bunch of leftists show up and scream at me and don't let anyone else speak.

foxnews.com
Jul 24, 2026

This is my biggest problem with the left.

foxnews.com
Jul 23, 2026

Our country faces threats and DoD has modernization needs, but I will not support making massive cuts to critically important domestic programs and slashing taxes to meet those needs.

theguardian.com
Jul 22, 2026

The problem with this year's defense authorization bill is that it comes with the inclusion of $1.15 trillion in discretionary spending.

npr.org
Jul 15, 2026

We impeached him twice last time; both times he got stronger after we did it.

thefp.com
Jul 12, 2026

So, it’s hard to know, it’s hard to know exactly what that intel is.

huffpost.com
Jul 12, 2026

But Israel certainly has that interest.

huffpost.com
Jun 5, 2026

I wish our adversaries were that stupid.

rollcall.com
Dec 8, 2025

No, I mean, I think what the public needs to know about this... is more about what Trump released with their national security strategy.

abcnews.go.com
Dec 8, 2025

I mean, it seems pretty clear they don't want to release this video because they don't want people to see it because it's very, very difficult to justify.

abcnews.go.com
Dec 8, 2025

I think what the public needs to know about this... is more about what Trump released with their national security strategy.

abcnews.go.com
Dec 8, 2025

It's more about what Trump released with their national security strategy a couple days ago.

abcnews.go.com
Dec 8, 2025

If they release the video, then everything that the Republicans are saying will clearly be portrayed to be completely false.

abcnews.go.com
Dec 8, 2025

Any claim that the drugs had somehow survived that attack is hard to really square with what we saw

cnn.com
Nov 14, 2025

If there's another map that's drawn that looks a little bit more representative for my folks, I'd probably seriously consider voting for that.

npr.org
Oct 23, 2025

The House Armed Services Committee must convene a hearing to secure answers to the questions about military operations in the Caribbean.

theintercept.com
Oct 22, 2025

They must immediately return to working with our committee in a collaborative and bipartisan manner for the sake of our national security, national defense, constitutional Republic, and to provide transparency for the American people.

cbsnews.com
Oct 22, 2025

I'm deeply concerned that this memo signals the administration's intent to further restrict communication with Congress and impede this committee's access to detailed information in a timely manner.

cbsnews.com
Sep 23, 2025

It is dangerous for us not to be having regular communications about our capabilities and intentions.

nbcnews.com

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