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AI data centers should pay for the upgrades to the electric grid they need. Not ratepayers. Senate Republicans’ Ratepayer Protection Act does nothing to establish this requirement. Senate Democrats just blocked this Big Tech distraction. Americans need real action, not Republican messaging.
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Senate Republicans put forward a stock trading bill that does NOT adequately ban Congressional stock trading. AND it includes a sweeping voter suppression measure. Senate Democrats just blocked both. The American people need real action, not meaningless messaging.
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Congratulations to U of I Professor Kaiyu Guan and UChicago Professor Vincenzo Vitelli, both of whom just received the MacArthur Foundation’s “genius grant”!
link:https://www.macfound.org/programs/awards/fellows/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=xtwitter&utm_campaign=fellows-landing-9-26
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Whether you’re a North or South Sider, there is something for everyone in Chicago to be excited for tonight as the Cubs and White Sox kick off the MLB postseason! Best of luck to both teams as they start their playoff runs and represent our great city.
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Jack Smith deserves an apology for these baseless and FALSE accusations of perjury by my Republican colleague.
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Listen to former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s testimony: “Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation.”
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Nearly one year ago, Jack Smith volunteered to testify under oath before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Finally, today, he will have that chance. Enough baseless conspiracy theories. Enough sham hearings. Time for answers about President Trump’s efforts to break the law.
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By an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 96-1, the Senate adopted an amendment that @baldwin.senate.gov and I championed. This amendment improves the Protect College Sports Act by preserving legal recourse for athletes.
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Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Jack Smith investigated his efforts to illegally overturn those results. Finally, Mr. Smith will have the opportunity to testify tomorrow before the Senate Judiciary Committee about what he found.
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I joined several Senate Democrats in demanding the Trump Administration abandon any plan to exert political control over NIH’s grantmaking process. I urge my Republican colleagues to follow suit and work with us to protect science-based medical research.
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The White House gutted SNAP and Medicaid but somehow found money in the budget to pay for ads like this. What a waste of taxpayer dollars.
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The illegal power grab by Donald Trump continues. The real question is whether my Republican colleagues will finally find their collective backbone and do something about it.
link:https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/25/trump-declares-1b-canceled-in-pocket-rescission-in-another-affront-to-congress-funding-power-01093960
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The right to vote is at the very core of our nation’s democracy, and we must reject President Trump’s continued attacks on that fundamental right.
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Thousands are caught in Trump’s indiscriminately violent immigration enforcement dragnet. This must stop. Today, I am introducing the Immigration Warrant Reform Act to prevent these due process violations.
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Jack Smith investigated Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, yet for months, Senate Republicans refused to allow him to testify about what he found. I look forward to hearing what Mr. Smith has to say on Tuesday.
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Remember when Donald Trump promised to get rid of ‘waste, fraud, and abuse’ in Washington? Well, GAO continues to uncover incompetence and waste at the highest levels of ICE. Americans are outraged at ill-conceived immigration detention projects, and it’s time to hold DHS and ICE responsible.
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Corruption must never be tolerated under any Administration. I’m joining Senator Curtis in calling for the Senate Judiciary Committee to bring Hunter Biden and Donald Trump Jr. in for questioning so we can finally get answers about any potential dealings with foreign governments.
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Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die due to pregnancy-related causes—deaths that could have been prevented with the right interventions. I’m introducing the CARE for Moms Act to provide mothers with more comprehensive & culturally competent maternal & postpartum health care.
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Yesterday, I met with DHS Secretary Mullin on the Trump Administration’s refugee policy to admit white-only Afrikaners. I urged him to process more refugees from around the world, including our Afghan allies stranded abroad. Our nation must do more to protect those fleeing violence and persecution.
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On Sunday, ICE agents outside Chicago tackled a U.S. citizen and left him injured on the ground after they realized he wasn’t their target. This despicable display has become all too common under Trump’s mass deportation campaign—no one is safe from this Administration’s cruelty.
link:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/video-shows-injured-man-ground-ice-mistakenly-targets-rcna599188?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma&taid=6ab2b8c66c6dc70001a5acec&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
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It is long overdue that there is a timely and credible plan for a democratic election in Venezuela, one that allows the safe return and full participation by opposition leaders such as Maria Corina Machado.
link:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/venezuela-maria-corina-machado-opposition-leader-blocked-entering-country/
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Chastising CNN won't lower the price of diesel fuel. Punishing Politico won't end the Iranian war. Maligning MS NOW won't save Donald Trump’s free falling approval ratings.
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There is nothing more important than the health and safety of our children. That’s why I’m joining Senator Young to reintroduce the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act and lead the push to reform outdated federal housing.
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The National Institutes of Health is America’s preeminent medical research agency—one that gives hope to countless families. The Trump Administration’s attempt to inject politics into its grant disbursements will jeopardize new discoveries, cures, and treatments.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/science/nih-omb-grants-bhattacharya-vought.html
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President Trump’s decision to ban CNN, Politico, and MS NOW reporters from the White House is a blatant assault on the First Amendment and a desperate attempt to distract from his Administration’s litany of failures. This ban must be struck down as soon as possible.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/18/trump-cnn-msnow-politico-media-bans/76491a9e-b395-11f1-92c2-5c918f4a6127_story.html
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Wishing a meaningful and reflective fast to all those observing Yom Kippur in Illinois and around in the world. May your day be filled with peace.
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After almost seven months, President Trump’s war with Iran has now cost Americans $43.6 billion. While you pay more every day for your housing, groceries, and gas, President Trump is spending billions on a war he has no idea how to end.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/09/18/iran-war-cost-is-now-least-436-billion-us-central-command-says/
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Trump’s Department of Defense, which has more than $1 trillion in funding, just signed an agreement with the National Institutes of Health to siphon billions from NIH’s budget to fund DoD research. Why can’t the Pentagon pay for this research itself?
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To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, I visited Centro Romero to observe their great work helping refugees and immigrants make a better life in America. Illinois is home to some of America’s most vibrant Hispanic communities, and it was my pleasure to celebrate their contributions today.
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You’re paying more every day because of President Trump’s war with Iran. From groceries to gas, the energy crisis he created is hurting working families and breaking many Americans’ budgets.
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The misuse of Flock cameras has raised privacy, civil liberty, and accountability concerns across America. During next week’s hearing, I look forward to getting to the bottom of Flock’s collection, retention, and dissemination of the data they collect.
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Our rail workers play an integral role in our state’s economy, keeping our transit systems in top shape so they can deliver for riders. Today, I met with Bob Guy and other SMART-TD leaders to discuss the need for a robust surface transportation reauthorization and rail safety improvements.
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Almost $8 for diesel at a gas station in Chicago. President Trump’s war with Iran is pushing Illinois families to their breaking points. What happened to lower prices on day one?
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With major changes to Medicaid eligibility coming soon, Cook County Health is releasing resources to ensure that you have the information you need to stay enrolled. Visit their website below to learn more about how Medicaid changes will affect your care.
link:https://getmedicaidfacts.com/
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I joined @duckworth.senate.gov to lead members of the Illinois Congressional delegation in urging President Trump and FEMA to authorize federal assistance to Illinois families and businesses recovering from August’s severe storms. I hope the President will act swiftly to help our state rebuild.
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The Great Lakes are one of the Midwest’s most valuable resources, and I take seriously the commitment to preserve its beauty and health. Today, I met with @healthylakes.org to discuss how we can protect our waters for future generations to enjoy.
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Our government is at its best when our local, state, and federal officials are working together. Yesterday, I hosted the United Counties Council of Illinois for a conversation about how our federal government can support counties in achieving our shared goals.
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I introduced the First Step Act because I believe that with the right investment & support, those in prison can turn their lives around. It was a pleasure to meet with @senatorelgiesims.bsky.social to discuss Illinois efforts to reduce recidivism & give people across our state a second chance.
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60 years after J. Edgar Hoover weaponized the FBI to target political opponents and civil rights leaders, we see Kash Patel using the same playbook.
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Stephen Miller and Donald Trump are the architects of unfathomable cruelty, allowing immigrants to be shoved into small cages as punishment & in violation of ICE’s own standards. Alligator Alcatraz—and the abuse that happened inside its walls—will be remembered as a stain on our nation’s history.
link:https://abc7ny.com/post/alligator-alcatraz-detainees-were-confined-small-metal-enclosures-ig-report/19830694/
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The Trump mass deportation agenda is to make the immigration process so onerous that talented immigrants cannot remain in America after attending school here. I led my Democratic colleagues to introduce a resolution of disapproval to block this Administration’s attacks on immigrant students.
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Diesel prices hit $6 per gallon for the first time in history thanks to Trump’s war with Iran. It’s been six months and we’re no closer to an end to this conflict. Trump’s chaotic foreign policy is alienating key allies and costing Americans more every day at the store and the pump.
link:https://apnews.com/article/diesel-prices-record-iran-war-636252b3b82326b41661ee5c4073dacb
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The Will County Problem Solving Courts program has supported more than 1,000 participants and given our workforce new, skilled employees. I was honored to speak at its graduation ceremony today and to celebrate the resilient men and women who just completed this incredible program.
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I visited the Workforce Center of Will County to hear from staff and volunteers about their efforts to provide veterans with workforce services and resources. We have a responsibility to ensure that our veterans are taken care of, & it was a pleasure to see how the Center is making that a reality.
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Kash Patel has spent the last year weaponizing the world’s preeminent law enforcement agency to serve the interests of one person—Donald Trump. He will have many questions to answer, under oath, when he comes before the Committee next week.
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From President Trump’s tariff taxes to his war with Iran, he has made it harder for small businesses to get by. Today, I spoke with local business leaders in East Peoria to discuss what Congress can do to protect them from this Administration’s chaos.
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Our nation’s historical institutions are better because of Lonnie Bunch, whom I’m proud to call a friend. A list of his many accomplishments deserves its own plaque in the Smithsonian. While Lonnie will step down at the end of the year, no Administration will ever be able to erase his legacy.
link:https://abcnews.com/US/smithsonian-secretary-lonnie-bunch-resigns-amid-attacks-trump/story?id=136278030&cid=social_twitter_abcn
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I joined @duckworth.senate.gov in demanding that FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford immediately give air traffic controllers the Congressionally authorized pay raise they deserve. This money has been held up for 4 months & continuing to do so will only weaken retention & undermine aviation safety.
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This Labor Day, let’s honor the American labor movement, our hardworking unions, and the working families who power our nation. Happy Labor Day!
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Rush University Medical Center has been recognized for the outstanding care it provides patients, but did you know their team also trains our military medical corps? Today, I saw their Emergency Medicine training program in action, teaching students skills for mass trauma events.
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