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- JR
More than a million Americans dropped their health insurance coverage when it became unaffordable because Washington Republicans refused to stop a massive premium increase – and even more could become uninsured over the next few months.
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- ES
WATCH: 10 years ago, President Obama declared a federal emergency for the Flint Water Crisis. But for Flint, the crisis never ended. Today, at 1 PM, I'm taking Flint's story to the floor of the U.S. Senate, because I'll never stop fighting for them. youtube.com/live/BipL9xg...
link:https://youtube.com/live/BipL9xgoxYA
- AS
Donald Trump is manufacturing and fomenting a crisis to justify another authoritarian overreach into American cities. The Insurrection Act would be the latest in Trump's misuse of our military, and we cannot allow it. apnews.com/article/immi...
link:https://apnews.com/article/immigration-crackdown-minnesota-shootings-renee-good-a0c368079c106b599245996fded8c1b9
- PW
President Trump can find money to launch an attack in Venezuela. He can find money to bribe the people of Greenland. He can find money to give billionaires and corporations tax breaks. But he can't find any money to protect your access to health care.
- RD
Millions of Americans use dietary supplements to improve their health. However, FDA doesn’t have basic information about most of these products. I introduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act to help increase transparency and ensure these products are safe.
- RB
In racing to finish the crypto industry’s wish list, Congress should remember the lesson of Silicon Valley Bank—tech money comes fast but disappears even faster, leaving taxpayers & investors on the hook for bailouts & losses.
link:https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sen-richard-blumenthal-crypto-gamble-our-financial-system-doesnt-need
- MW
Republicans claim there’s no money to keep your health care costs down… yet give ICE a $75 billion budget, bigger almost every military across the globe.
- CH
1.4 MILLION Americans have already lost insurance after the ACA tax credits expired. How did Senate Republicans respond? They blocked a bipartisan House-passed bill to extend the tax credits for 3 years. Same crew that extended tax cuts for billionaires, by the way. Shameful.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/health/obamacare-enrollment-decrease-subsidies.html
- TK
Once again, Senate Republicans blocked legislation to extend ACA tax credits that keep health care coverage affordable. Republicans should listen to their constituents and join Democrats in voting to protect millions of Americans’ health care.
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- EW
Trump is trying to install his puppets at the Fed. First by trying to fire Lisa Cook and rushing in his top econ adviser. Now by abusing the law to try to push Jerome Powell out for good. Next he'll nominate a new Chair—and Trump says “anybody that disagrees" with him is out.
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/SaDOT_txcxw
- GP
Trump gave this economy an A+++++, while Michiganders are seeing prices go up and up. We need sound policies that lower costs.
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- EM
I welcome the release of four Armenian civilians who were unlawfully detained by Azerbaijan—but it is not enough. At least 19 Armenians remain wrongfully held. The State Department must intensify pressure on Azerbaijan. I will continue pushing until every last Armenian detainee is free.
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- ES
Watch my interview with @aaronparnas.bsky.social about why I won't be intimidated by threats from this President, Jeanine Pirro or anyone else.
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- SW
You’ve heard me on zettajoules before; now it’s up to 23 — about 45 times more excess heat into oceans than mankind’s entire energy production.
link:https://www.wired.com/story/the-oceans-just-keep-getting-hotter/
- ES
Watch my interview with @msnowreports.bsky.social @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social on why I refuse to be intimidated by threats from this President.
link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCd8lZAdxLY
- RW
EPSTEIN UPDATE: today I’m expanding my follow-the-money investigation of Epstein’s financing by examining his transactions at another Wall Street Bank, BNY Mellon.
link:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-15/bny-s-378-million-of-epstein-transfers-draws-senator-s-scrutiny?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc2ODQ4NjU2NywiZXhwIjoxNzY5MDkxMzY3LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUOFZGNkFUOU5KTFcwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJFODJCNTRCRTY2Mzg0MjBCODNEQTVCQjkwOTBBRkJCOCJ9.1TaVxwTutOf4MV77DXShrXm5ALzgIAFhVji-gBa0nSo&leadSource=uverify%20wall
- RD
BREAKING: My bipartisan legislation with Senator Fischer to help protect kids with food allergies was just signed into law. This bill will give parents the peace of mind knowing more staff will be trained to PREVENT and PROTECT their children from an allergic reaction at school.
- AK
Citizens United was one of the first things I talked about on the campaign trail. It was the reason I ran for office. Almost a decade later, I’m still fighting for a democracy that fairly represents all Americans.
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- AA
This resolution had bipartisan support last week. Then the President did what he always does — make threats and bully. Republicans ran scared. And now the bill is dead. Shameful. That is what happened here. All so this President can go to war whenever he feels like it.
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- SW
Could that “one other thing” be wondering why costs have gone up so much under Trump that Americans are supposed to follow a chicken/broccoli/tortilla diet? (Is that on the menu at Mar-a-Lago?)
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- MH
Today is the LAST DAY of open enrollment. Make sure you’re covered at bewellnm.com.
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- CC
I’m proud of the hundreds of Delawareans who came out this weekend to honor Renee Nicole Good. Delaware will always welcome those fighting for a better future. www.coasttv.com/news/delawar...
link:https://www.coasttv.com/news/delaware-demonstrators-hold-car-procession-after-renee-nicole-good-killed-by-ice-agent/article_46b6e57b-225e-41fd-97c7-c4b5fd1ef033.html
- ES
Today marks the seasonal closing of the Soo Locks for winter maintenance. These locks are important to our economy, moving iron ore and other cargo that support thousands of Michigan jobs and power the U.S. economy.
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- RD
Senate Republicans voted against a resolution that would require Congressional approval before Trump engages us in further hostilities with Venezuela. We cannot allow this conflict to escalate at the expense of American lives. Sadly, the majority of my Senate Republican colleagues don’t agree.
- PW
I joined The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman to talk about President Trump’s terrible actions in Venezuela. Take a listen. https://vtdigger.org/2026/01/07/vermont-conversation-an-act-of-war-sen-peter-welch-on-trumps-venezuela-and-capitol-insurrection/
link:https://vtdigger.org/2026/01/07/vermont-conversation-an-act-of-war-sen-peter-welch-on-trumps-venezuela-and-capitol-insurrection/
- PM
Today, first responders tackling the fentanyl crisis spent the day planning layoffs instead of helping people. More absurd, pointless chaos from RFK Jr. and this administration.
link:https://rollcall.com/2026/01/14/hhs-cuts-2-billion-in-mental-health-addiction-grants/
- EM
The Trump administration is completely out of touch with the challenges families are facing. They have no idea how much dinner costs, no interest in actually making groceries affordable, and no clue how to make ends meet.
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- CB
As Ugandans head to the polls tomorrow, it is deeply concerning that the Museveni government has imposed an internet blackout, restricted mobile access, and detained opposition supporters and journalists in the lead up to the election.
- AS
Senate Republicans just narrowly blocked consideration of the resolution to put a check on the President's military actions in Venezuela. We will not give up. Congress must prevent our troops from being put in harm’s way to secure access to another country’s oil.
- TK
My statement slamming Republicans’ procedural motion to sidestep my War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress:
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- EM
In the past 65 years, measles cases in the United States have plummeted. Why? Vaccines. But now, RFK Jr.’s vaccine conspiracies and lies are bringing measles back from the dead.
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- TK
An update on Trump’s effort today to block a public debate in front of the American people on his war in Venezuela. youtube.com/shorts/6LMRN...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/6LMRN1b-gKo?feature=share
- EM
My statement opposing Trump’s illegal war for oil in Venezuela.
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- EM
DHS’s use of facial recognition, social media monitoring, automated license plate readers, and predictive policing heralds a chilling new era of mass government surveillance. Trump is trying to make the government Big Brother again. It’s unacceptable and it must end now.
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- BS
We hear a lot of talk about “freedom” from my Republican colleagues. And yet these same Republicans are working overtime to deny tens of millions of women the basic freedom to control their own bodies. That is wrong, and it represents a fundamental betrayal of what freedom is about.
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- EM
Electric prices are soaring. Why? Because Trump and his fossil fuel cronies are putting Big Oil profits over people. Americans are paying more while polluters get richer. I’m standing with @repstansbury.bsky.social to fight back for our planet, for working families, and for the truth.
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- AS
Personal lawsuits against media companies whose coverage offends the president, abuse of the regulatory process to censor the press, and now execution of warrants against journalists. There has never been a more blatant attack on freedom of the press in our history.
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- MH
This from the guy vowing "reckoning and retribution" against American protesters in Minnesota. You can't only be "for" human rights when it fits your agenda.
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- PW
I’m pleased that my bill, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, was signed into law today. It will bring more healthy milk into schools, helping students get access to the nutrients it provides and helping our farmers get the milk they work so hard to produce into the communities they serve.
- JH
Congress has the constitutional responsibility to decide when America goes to war. Americans are struggling to afford groceries and health care here at home under President Trump. They don’t want him throwing us into another forever war to enrich oil executives.
- MW
Congratulations to my good friend, Don Scott, on his unanimous re-election as Speaker of the House of Delegates! Virginia is fortunate to have his leadership.
- JR
The Trump Admin’s reckless & abrupt cancelation of SAMHSA grants will have a devastating impact. These federal investments not only save lives, they reduce strain on hospitals & law enforcement while strengthening families & communities.
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- MW
In just a year, Trump has so damaged the United States’ reputation that Germany and the UK are talking about SENDING TROOPS TO GREENLAND. How many more allies will we turn against us?
- EM
Funding from SAMHSA is not a budget line—it's a lifeline to people struggling with substance use and mental health challenges and the providers who support them. Canceling this funding will cost lives. The Trump administration must restore it immediately.
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- PW
I’m outraged and disgusted by the shootings of thousands of unarmed protesters in Iran. These protests demonstrate that the brave Iranian people share the same desire for freedom and a better life as Americans and people everywhere.
- MK
In every Arizona town, there is a diner, a barbershop, or other small business fighting to keep their doors open as costs keep climbing. Rising rents, health care premiums that squeeze both owners and employees, and tariffs that drive up what they pay for supplies — they all add up.
- SW
I’ve called attention to right-wing efforts to capture the courts to do Trump’s political favors. But what happens when those courts don’t do as he wishes? I’m headed to the Senate floor for my 36th Scheme speech.
- PM
While the goons in this administration try to be cute about racist dog whistles, it's important to affirm that we reject their hateful vision of America. Diversity IS a strength. Out of many, we are one. THAT'S America. Greatest Democracy on Earth—if we can keep it. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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- CC
Every day the Epstein files remain hidden by President Trump and his pawns at the DOJ is another day the victims are denied justice. Trump is breaking the law to keep Epstein’s victims – and the public – in the dark. It’s shameful, and it’s illegal.
- EW
Trump's top economic advisor—who didn't even resign his job at the White House—thinks his boss's abusing the law to push out Jerome Powell and take over America's central bank is "just noise." What else would you expect from Trump's sock puppet?
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