Social
Senator-authored Bluesky posts since January 1, 2026. 9,380 posts from 42 senators (9271 D, 109 I, 0 R). Replies and reposts excluded by default.
Verified handles only — confirmed via senate.gov footer link, .senate.gov domain handle, or appearance in two or more independent curated starter packs. Republican accounts that meet that bar are eligible; almost none currently exist on the platform.
- AK
Just left a beautiful service in New Ulm filled with community members honoring Cpt. Bill Bianchi. A recipient of the Medal of Honor in WWII, Cpt. Bianchi was killed in action in 1945 at 29 years old. His remains were identified last August. His family kept his memory alive. May he rest in peace.
images:1
- AS
Thank you Major General Matthew Beevers of the California National Guard for your commitment to protecting Californians!
images:1
- RG
Ukraine is winning right now. We should arm them, give them the intelligence they need, and let them strike deep into Russia. Instead we're making them beg for it. Democrat or Republican, the next administration has to make the decision: we want Ukraine to win. McCain Institute
video
- SW
Clean energy is winning. Trump’s fossil fuel corruption just (a) raises energy costs for America and (b) hobbles U.S. competitiveness. ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
images:1
- AK
Rising prices driven by tariffs and a war in Iran are hitting farmers hard as planting season gets underway. We need to change course. www.axios.com/local/twin-c...
link:https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/05/01/minnesota-farmers-costs-fuel-fertilizer-trade-soybeans-planting-season
- TK
This Mental Health Awareness Month, let's recommit to supporting one another and ending the stigma. I’ll keep working across the aisle to expand access to high-quality mental health care. If you need help, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8, for free, confidential support 24/7.
- JH
On the heels of a historic dry winter and continuing drought, we need to be doing everything we can to be more prepared and resilient for wildfires. Our bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act will help our communities protect themselves. www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/s...
link:https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/state-wildfire-outlook-polis-increased-fire-risk/
- JR
Celebrating a terrific group of #LiteracyLeaders at the annual URI Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Awards Ceremony for 2026 URI Library & Info Studies grads and their families. Thanks for all you do to help support and create new opportunities for Rhode Island communities!
images:2
- EW
Spiking fuel prices from Trump’s war was the nail in the coffin for twice-bankrupted Spirit airline. FWIW, JetBlue merger failed because a judge, appointed by Ronald Reagan, said the deal was illegal. Republicans are desperate to shift blame from higher costs hitting families.
- RW
People in this country don't have health care right now because our leaders decided funding for ICE and war was more important.
- RD
This death should be immediately and thoroughly investigated.
quote:at://did:plc:x4kq5wkbme72y7yhjat4dkgq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuskjmd3k2b
- PM
Trump has spent TENS OF BILLIONS of your tax dollars on his war of choice with Iran. Republican logic: always money for war, never any to help working families put food on the table or get health care.
- MK
I don’t trade stocks, don’t take corporate PAC money, and publish my official schedule for all to see. Americans deserve transparency and accountability. I’m fighting to make this the standard in Washington, so there’s never any doubt your leaders are working for you.
- EW
NEW: Donald Trump gave Meta $8 BILLION by creating a new tax loophole for billionaire corporations. All while millions of Americans struggled to pay for food and health care.
- SW
NOW the world notices??
link:https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/04/voting-rights-act-callais-louisianna-partisan-gerrymandering/
- JS
My constituents are paying, on average, nearly $3,000 in higher costs due to inflation this year. The President promised to “end inflation,” but instead has done the exact opposite with his tariffs and war.
link:https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/democrats/issue-briefs?ID=88D4FB97-BE01-452F-B9F9-67CB7A51B370
- RW
This ruling amounts to a nationwide abortion ban. Mifepristone is safe, full stop. This isn’t about science and protecting women, it’s a calculated plot by Republicans obsessed with controlling the private health care decisions of women in America.
quote:at://did:plc:ln72v57ivz2g46uqf4xxqiuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkt7vs7z3j2e
- AK
This week, I met with Nokia Bell Labs to discuss how we can continue to make NJ a leader in technology and innovation. I look forward to working with them to pair world-class research with all NJ has to offer, building an Einstein Corridor that attracts talent and investment.
images:1
- AS
It's been 60 days since the President started his illegal war with Iran. According to the law, he must withdraw troops NOW.
video
- TS
Even under the now-halted FDA policy, patients still had to talk to their provider before getting medication for an abortion. This just bans telehealth appointments because anti-choice politicians want to make it as inconvenient and difficult as possible to get mifepristone.
- AK
A Louisiana federal court just blocked access to mifepristone by mail, limiting how patients can receive an FDA-approved medication. This decision creates new barriers to care. We must restore women’s access to health care.
- MC
Mifepristone is a safe and effective abortion medication that has been used by millions of people since the FDA approved it more than a quarter century ago. (1/3)
quote:at://did:plc:dzezcmpb3fhcpns4n4xm4ur5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkt5esix5j2p
- JR
Happy International Workers Day! Today, we honor the workers and unions who drive Nevada’s economy forward and ensure families have what they need to thrive.
- SW
“Trump’s video-game war “excursion” has turned a dying clerical regime into a tight-knit military regime that has now tasted the enormous power of controlling the Strait of Hormuz.” (Credit Sidney Blumenthal)
link:https://www.foreignaffairs.com/iran/how-war-saved-iranian-regime
- TS
This is an abortion ban
quote:at://did:plc:s5b3x4exyludm73jcgvupe7q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkt2vzplqs2j
- TS
We should all be paying attention to what this means. Getting rid of Roe wasn’t the end game and they will go further. Anti choice extremists in state legislatures are teaming up with allies on the federal bench to take your freedom to control the course of your life.
link:https://apnews.com/article/abortion-pills-mail-louisiana-ruling-40d60a9bf6212480e527480757b603c3
- MH
images:1
- EW
BREAKING: A conservative court packed with Trump-appointed judges just ruled to ROLL BACK access to the abortion pill. This is a page straight out of extremist Republicans’ anti-abortion playbook. Let me be clear: the abortion pill is safe and effective. We must fight back.
- MB
On May Day, we recognize the enduring role that labor unions and workers have played in building a strong middle class in America. Through solidarity and collective action, they fought for and won fair wages, better benefits, and safer workplaces.
- TK
It was great to visit Boulder Crest Foundation in Bluemont to learn how they support and build resilience among veterans, servicemembers, law enforcement, and other first responders. I’m glad I helped secure $1 million in funding to expand their programs to VA law enforcement officers.
images:3
- EM
Most people who have an abortion use mifepristone. Blocking access to it isn’t about safety—it’s about control. We won’t stop fighting until everyone can get the care they need, no matter where they live.
images:1
- MH
Doctors — not judges — should be the ones providing medical advice to women. Mifepristone has been safely used for years. This ruling is an attack on every woman's right to make her own health care decisions, and it must not stand.
quote:at://did:plc:s5b3x4exyludm73jcgvupe7q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkt2vzplqs2j
- CH
Prediction markets have become a hotbed for corruption in this administration & have even become a national security risk. This was the right move to ensure Senators and their staff don't enrich themselves with insider information. White House should follow suit!
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/us/politics/senate-prediction-markets-ban.html
- AK
Little Joy Coffee in Northfield created a raspberry Danish latte so good it’s gone global, keeping with Minnesota’s long tradition of innovation! Owner Cody Larson shared the recipe online and now it's in cafes around the world. www.cnn.com/travel/raspb...
link:https://www.cnn.com/travel/raspberry-danish-viral-coffee-northfield-minnesota-spc
- TD
Claiming that hostilities have ceased while the U.S. Navy is actively blocking Iranian-linked maritime traffic in the Strait is expected but obvious bullshit from a Commander in Chief who has no plan and continues to hide his incompetence behind the valor of our troops.
quote:at://did:plc:a67zdrt4nl2tv2qojpngogbq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkssmrho6f2x
- JH
We won't let this stand. Mifepristone is safe and FDA approved. This decision would impact women across the country, even in states where we’ve protected abortion access.
quote:at://did:plc:a67zdrt4nl2tv2qojpngogbq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkt5dm3ruv2u
- PM
The Fifth Circuit just told millions of women that three judges know better than the FDA, their doctors, and 25 years of evidence. They don't. This restriction on medication abortion is a nationwide abortion restriction, full stop. I have no intention of letting this stand.
images:1
- MW
Week in and week out, I’m voting to end this painful war in Iran. Americans want action on health care, energy, and housing costs, not another forever war.
- MB
Today is 60 days since President Trump launched his reckless war in Iran. Under the War Powers Resolution, the President must withdraw U.S. forces after 60 days without congressional authorization — which we have not granted.
- JR
Proud to deliver key federal support to renovate Narragansett Fire Dept. Station 2 & ensure construction wouldn’t impact service & response times. Modernized, upgraded, & outfitted, this new station will help firefighters safely serve residents & visitors for years to come!
images:1
- CH
This is a farce. Trump continues to blockade the Strait of Hormuz which is an act of WAR. This is just another attempt to make an end-run around Congress. No self-respecting Republican should believe this & if they do they are making even more of a mockery of their duties.
link:https://www.axios.com/2026/05/01/trump-declares-hostilities-with-iran-terminated
- EW
Americans have seen their insurance premiums climb up and up and up. Families can’t afford yet another jacked up cost in Trump’s economy. A new report shows just how deep the problem is – and how the insurance industry is part of the problem.
images:1
- AS
Firing an education oversight official who refuses to give in to the Department’s pressure is Trump’s Dept. of Education’s latest intimidation tactic. We must end the brazen politicization of a bipartisan and independent committee.
- MC
There is no place for violence in protest, and I condemn the alarming rise in attacks against the Jewish community here in Seattle and in Europe. (1/3)
- SW
Climate risk to insurance collapse to mortgage meltdown to property values crash. How often have I warned? And so many others?
link:https://www.dailymail.com/yourmoney/article-15768045/zillow-listings-florida-real-estate-price-cuts-crisis-begins.html
- JH
Trump’s illegal war with Iran is as unpopular as the Vietnam War. It needs to end NOW. Let’s get back to lowering costs for hardworking families.
images:1
- AK
Wishing Steve Karnowski the best in his next chapter as he steps away from an incredible career at the Associated Press. He has covered Minnesota for more than 30 years and provided steady, trusted coverage through it all.
- RD
Americans are struggling under higher grocery, housing, utility, and health care costs. The President promised to bring down prices on “day one,” but they continue to go up under this Administration.
video
- RB
Trump’s claim “hostilities have terminated” is absurd—another false distraction in a war of delusion. He’s trying to avoid the clear legal obligation that he seek Congressional approval after 60 days. The blockade itself is a continuing act of war plus other ongoing hostilities.
link:https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/01/trump-congress-war-terminated-00902681
- ES
In this week’s Intel Brief, we dig into a few big topics: 1️⃣ An update on the war in Iran 2️⃣ The status of U.S.-China relations, and why it matters 3️⃣ My bipartisan bill to ban Chinese vehicles from the U.S. 4️⃣ The Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act youtu.be/wdZ1V8xbkR8
link:https://youtu.be/wdZ1V8xbkR8