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- TB
Head Start is a lifeline for working parents. But Donald Trump has made it his mission to dismantle this critical program, threatening care for hundreds of thousands of children.
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- AK
Congratulations to Jake Johnson on winning in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. After 20 years teaching Minnesota kids, Jake knows the challenges families are facing. Southern Minnesota families are going to have a real fighter in their corner. Let’s bring it home in November.
- JR
Massasoit Ave is a favorite route for Barrington students walking & biking to school. For years, the community has called for sidewalks here to better protect all road users. Proud to deliver an $800,000 fed earmark to advance this important boost for pedestrian safety.
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- TD
Sailors and Marines are facing a mental health crisis after months at sea with no end in sight to Trump’s illegal war. Meanwhile, Hegseth is pushing dangerous, unauthorized flyovers as “morale boosters.” Want to boost morale? End this war.
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- JR
My mission is to support Rhode Island & safeguard our nation. Today, I joined L3Harris at the ribbon-cutting for their new ProvPort facility which will help expand undersea tech training systems to better meet the U.S. Navy's current and future needs & create more job opportunities in RI.
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- EW
What happened when Donald Trump gutted the IRS? - Paper returns took longer to be processed - Fewer calls got answered - Less in-person help was available - Call wait times got longer I’ve been warning this would happen. Now a new government watchdog report confirms it.
- MK
Donald Trump is not a scientist. RFK Jr. is not a scientist. They do not know more than the scientists and researchers who study this stuff. Parents should listen to the their children’s doctors.
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- AS
Senate Republicans had the opportunity to rein in ICE and CBP, they refused. Instead they handed DHS BILLIONS more of your tax dollars without any constraint after the shooting and killing individuals in the streets. www.cnn.com/2026/08/12/u...
link:https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/12/us/ice-electrical-shock-gloves-agents-hnk?Date=20260812&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1786527634&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
- MC
Today in Yakima we celebrated the grand opening of Casa de la Mora, a housing complex for people with disabilities, young adults exiting homelessness or foster care, and low-income households. This is the transformative element that might get somebody from just existing to thriving again.
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- AK
Thank you, Minnesota. Last night, you showed up for me and my running mate, Ben Schierer. And every step of the way, our families, our team, and our amazing volunteers and supporters have been right there with us. On to November!
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- JH
When we protect public lands, we’re preserving Colorado’s ecosystems, ensuring all people have access to outdoor recreation, and protecting beautiful landscapes for generations to come. Public lands are central to Colorado’s identity. They’re not for sale. Not now. Not ever.
- JR
$20 million of taxpayer money for electric shock gloves?! This is horrifying and infuriating. It's exactly why so many of Democrats voted against billions of dollars in additional funding for ICE.
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- AS
This ruling gives Mojave National Preserve a vital reprieve from damaging mining activities. @rephuffman.bsky.social, @padilla.senate.gov, @heinrich.senate.gov, and I are fighting back against the Trump administration’s effort to degrade our public lands for profit.
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- RB
The Trump admin must explain what they are doing to support sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln who have been continuously at sea for nearly 7 months. Widespread reports of supply shortages, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health & more demand immediate attention.
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- AK
Trump has said it himself: he doesn’t care about how this war is hurting you. He started this conflict with no justification or authorization. Half a year later, we’re still paying the price.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/08/12/above-4-gallon-gas-prices-have-never-been-this-high-so-late-year/
- JS
New Hampshire is a small business state. Yet between President Trump's reckless tariff policies and rising health insurance premiums, small businesses are being squeezed at every turn. I'll keep fighting in Washington to lower costs for Main Street. www.kff.org/health-costs...
link:https://www.kff.org/health-costs/how-much-and-why-premiums-are-going-up-for-small-businesses-in-2027/
- RW
I’m closely following reports of a shooting at Warner Robins High School. My prayers are with the two students who were injured, their families, and the entire Warner Robins community. I’m grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders on the scene.
- MH
Good news: The Senate unanimously passed my bipartisan bill to crack down on counterfeit products that hurt American small businesses
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- AS
Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House to spend a little more time… with the truth.
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- ES
Michiganders have a special relationship with our Canadian neighbors, despite the drama of the last year—and both sides are committed to ensuring that the first few months go smoothly.
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- JR
My mission is to safeguard support for RI & our nation. Today, I joined L3Harris at the ribbon-cutting for their new ProvPort facility which will help expand undersea tech training systems to better meet the U.S. Navy's current & future needs & create more job opportunities in RI.
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- CS
This is exactly why I have been calling for a coordinated Ebola response plan to protect America from the surge of Ebola cases globally. Since this outbreak was first detected, Trump, RFK Jr., and the entire admin have disclosed no plan for how they are using existing tools to protect Americans.
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- MW
Masked agents pointing a gun at an unarmed American citizen and threatening her for exercising her rights is unacceptable. We need commonsense reforms to strengthen ICE’s accountability and transparency now.
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- AK
A horrific tragedy at the daycare in Hopkins today, especially the loss of a child. My thoughts are with their loved ones, the other children who were there, their families, and the Hopkins community.
- TS
My heart breaks for the firefighter who tragically lost their life near Ely while assigned to fight the Boundary Waters wildfires. I’m holding their family, friends, and all first responders in my heart as they grieve. Minnesota is eternally grateful for your service.
- TB
Big corporations don’t need this break. Working families and small Main Street businesses are the ones who paid for this president’s unnecessary tariffs in the first place, and they’re the ones who should be repaid. www.cnn.com/2026/08/05/e...
link:https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/05/economy/companies-got-tariff-refunds-wheres-your-cut
- KG
Trump is cutting a Medicare program that helps seniors afford their medications.
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- JH
Last week we learned ICE will only release body-camera footage when it's in the agency's "best interests." Now we're learning they're spending $20 MILLION on gloves that electrocute people. ICE is out of control. Not one more penny for their lawlessness.
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- CS
At least 5 Americans, including NYer Olga Jezler, are being wrongfully detained in Putin’s Russia. That’s why I led 15 other Senators in demanding that the Trump administration use every tool at its disposal, including designating them as Wrongful Detainees, to get these Americans home immediately
- AK
Thanks to Johns Hopkins School of Public Health for having me on @publichealthpod.bsky.social to talk everything MediKids. This is how we care for the next generation and build a healthier future. Listen now.
link:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qekJSg0BFbyaW7mq0dQpP?si=VnlV2TYUSFyra8T6tRNsTA
- AK
As a caregiver to my father, my top priority is making sure my dad can live with dignity and comfort. Too often, this becomes a question of what we can afford. I introduced the Medicare At Home Act to make home care an option for seniors and people with disabilities.
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- JS
Since Republicans took control of Washington, Americans have been forced to pay over $3,500 more on everyday essentials. In the Granite State, it’s $4,400 more. The President promised to lower costs, and yet, families are continuing to pay for his failed policies.
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- CH
Big corporations are raking in trillions while they pollute communities. Working families & our environment can't afford to bear the brunt of Big Tech's race to the bottom. We need to pass my Power for the People Act to promote clean energy & put guardrails on data centers.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/climate/amazon-data-center-texas-pollution.html
- TD
While families are struggling to afford groceries, gas and rent, Trump is spending at least $900 million on his latest cosmetic project. Trump's priorities? Trump. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/08/12/trump-administration-set-spend-least-900-million-white-house-construction/
- MH
Living the American dream of owning a home has been slipping out of Granite Staters’ reach. Finally, we’re taking bipartisan action to change that. www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-e...
link:https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-eds/sen-maggie-hassan-slashing-regulations-will-lower-housing-costs-for-granite-staters/article_8804cbe5-60d1-45de-a7c8-857063e1ae42.html
- PM
The Mann-Grandstaff VA is so critical for the entire region. I've been in constant contact with VA and am glad to see this progress. THANK YOU especially to the VA workers who are making this possible, even as many were affected by the fires themselves.
link:https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/aug/11/spokane-va-reopens-10-days-after-wildfire-forced-e/
- JR
The children who lose a parent in military service to our nation live with an immense pain no one else can feel. Last month, I joined my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to designate a Gold Star Children’s Day to honor them and recognize this sacrifice.
- MH
They’re going to have to do better than that.
link:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CvQfeAVFv3A
- TB
This is just not what Americans are asking for.
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- KG
Inflation is STILL outpacing wage growth. Americans are working just as hard, but falling further behind. Trump's war with Iran is dragging Americans down.
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- SW
- SW
When alarms are ringing, always best to just turn them off. Makes corrupt fossil fuel donors happy.
link:https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2026/08/11/noaa-ends-support-for-arctic-report-card-01031276
- MW
While Americans are struggling to afford gas, groceries, and other basic necessities, Trump is blowing $900 million — much of it taxpayer-funded — on vanity projects at the White House.
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- RW
Donald Trump has profited over $2 billion while in office. Talk about waste, fraud, and abuse.
- CC
President Trump says companies whose executives donated to his own campaign are now making too much money. Meanwhile, he and his family have made billions off the presidency. He promised to drain the swamp. Instead, he’s wallowing in it.
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- PM
Some good news for Spokane. It's important that so many thousands of families can return home, but please continue to keep Spokane in your thoughts. Many won't have a home to return to & will need support to rebuild. I promise to be there every step of the way to support Spokane's recovery.
link:https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/aug/11/all-spokane-complex-fires-evacuation-levels-lifted/
- CH
As most Americans are struggling to make ends meet, Trump is spending $900 million of YOUR taxpayer dollars for yet another personal vanity project. Talk about waste, fraud, and abuse – when will Republicans stand up for their constituents against this boondoggle?
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/08/12/trump-administration-set-spend-least-900-million-white-house-construction/
- AA
Maryland's excellence is on full display! Congratulations to Morgan State (#4) and Bowie State (#7) on this well-deserved recognition. Maryland's HBCUs continue to drive innovation and shape generations of leaders — and the country is taking notice. www.forbes.com/sites/asia-a...
link:https://www.forbes.com/sites/asia-alexander/2026/08/01/top-hbcus-20-historically-black-colleges-universities-that-set-grads-up-for-success/
- EW
A new Spider-Man movie just hit theaters. And it got me thinking: could Spider-Man afford to buy a home in New York City?
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- JH
Trump isn't helping your household afford the basics. He's too busy spending your tax dollars making the White House a tacky mess. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/08/12/trump-administration-set-spend-least-900-million-white-house-construction/