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- PM
TRANSLATION: When Trump's budget director says he doesn't know the cost of Trump's war because it is "fluctuating" what he means is that the cost keeps going WAY up.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/middleeast/iran-war-cost-congress.html
- AK
I recently met with SK Life Science, a company whose U.S. HQs are based in Paramus, NJ. It was a great follow up to our meeting in South Korea last year, where we discussed their work in developing treatments for CNS disorders, including epilepsy. 1/2
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- RD
Gas & diesel cost too much. Farmers need markets for crops—biofuels will help. But oil state Republicans stopped Congress from creating year-round E15 ethanol, & slowed USDA tools that let farmers benefit from Treasury biofuel tax credits. Yesterday, I met with Growth Energy to discuss fixing this.
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- TB
Watching sports has become expensive and just frustrating with all the giant streaming companies trying to get a piece of the pie. I have a bill to fix it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7196339/2026/04/15/tammy-baldwin-senator-sports-tv-amazon/
- JH
Trump’s war with Iran is great for Moscow and bad for you. What a gift to Putin.
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- AS
Trump—who for years cozied up to Erdogan amidst Turkey’s backsliding democracy—called off a criminal case against a Turkish bank accused of laundering over $20B for Iran to evade sanctions. We need answers from Trump’s DOJ about this betrayal of American victims of Iranian state-sponsored terror.
link:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-16/halkbank-doj-deal-to-end-criminal-case-questioned-by-lawmakers?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3NjMzNjExMCwiZXhwIjoxNzc2OTQwOTEwLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUREpORU5LSzNOWUkwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiIyNURFQ0MyMEEyNTA0NDM1Qjk4QzE5NDQ5MkY0OThGNiJ9.o8uaH_VYJXAp5xu08gDTt_4GPA5NBdPzRZcZiwWC_v4
- JR
It’s hard for hospitality workers in Las Vegas to be happy about “No Tax On Tips” when they aren’t getting as many tips as they used to. 🧵
- AK
The administration is threatening a major escalation of the war it unilaterally started with Iran — and now wants $200 billion more. That money could and should be used to lower health care costs, build more housing, and make things more affordable for Americans.
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- TK
@markwarner.bsky.social and I are keeping Cerina and Justin Fairfax’s family—especially their 2 children—in our prayers as we all process this shocking and horrifying news. We urge any Virginians impacted by domestic violence to call the police or the National Domestic Violence Hotline for support.
- CB
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- RW
This admin has used this scripture in propaganda to advance their violent agenda of ripping families apart. But when the Pope rightfully invokes it to criticize their warmongering, they have the sheer audacity to tell him to “stay in his lane” and keep religion out of politics.
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- EM
To be clear, I'm on team Pope.
- GP
The Trump Administration is trampling all over Americans’ rights and Congress’ authority. Our Constitution empowers Congress to be a check on a lawless Administration, and I’m discouraged by how little my Republican colleagues are pushing back on these abuses.
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- ES
This week, I sat down for a conversation with Bob Costa and fellow midwesterners (okay, it was Notre-Dame) to discuss the issues that impact all of us.
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- RW
- EW
Instead of lowering costs for Americans, Donald Trump is abusing his power to try and steal taxpayer dollars. That looks like corruption, plain and simple. My new bill would close the loopholes that enable this theft and ban this abuse.
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- PM
Trump's Budget Director Russ Vought just REFUSED to tell me how much of YOUR taxpayer dollars Trump has already spent on his war of choice with Iran. That's outrageous. It's literally his job to know, and the American people deserve answers!
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- AA
Slashing the CFPB workforce in half will weaken its ability to protect consumers — including getting money back to Americans who have been cheated by big banks and giant corporations. I led Banking Democrats in calling on Russell Vought to explain the reasoning behind these cuts.
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- RD
Navy Pier is a centerpiece of Chicago’s landscape and an important economic hub for our city. I spoke with Navy Pier CEO Marilynn Gardner about the federal investments we can make to allow the Pier to continue to attract millions of tourists to its many offerings.
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- KG
Trump's Big Beautiful Betrayal is jeopardizing health care for families on Long Island. He slashed Medicaid funding to hand out massive tax breaks to billionaires, leaving our hospitals struggling and our neighbors facing higher costs and fewer options.
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- AK
Just spoke on the Senate floor to oppose this unprecedented use of a procedural mechanism that would have major consequences for the Boundary Waters and public lands across the country. I know some of my Republican colleagues oppose this, and they need to stand up and do the right thing.
- MW
Yet another desperate attempt by Tulsi Gabbard to crush and criminalize dissent and manipulate the levers of power in favor of Trump – much like she’s attempting to do in our elections.
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- CC
Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson put it plainly: Trump's failure to set clear objectives in this reckless war of choice has put servicemembers and civilians at risk. thehill.com/homenews/adm...
link:https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5819887-retired-general-steve-anderson-donald-trump-iran-threat-analysis/
- MW
I’m keeping Cerina and Justin Fairfax’s children in my prayers as we all process this shocking and horrifying news. To any Virginian impacted by domestic violence, help is available at 1-800-799-7233.
- PM
Trump's biggest economic priority is making sure the rich get richer while the rest of us are paying higher prices for health care, groceries, and gas. So much for "America first."
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- TS
I'm about to deliver my closing remarks in opposition to a measure that would allow toxic copper-nickel sulfide mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters. Tune in.
link:https://www.youtube.com/live/PJtmd_NgLUI?si=gaNm3bhHaymz-GPK
- MK
We all see how the war in Iran is driving up gas and diesel prices. The result is everything from groceries to deliveries becoming more expensive for Arizona families. Instead of working to lower costs, Trump is actively driving them up. It needs to stop.
- AK
Ending Trump's Iran war is an urgent matter. Americans can't wait for Republicans in Congress to wake up. They need this over. NOW.
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- ES
Yesterday, Michiganders across our state bore the brunt of extreme weather, including floods and tornadoes. This is a difficult and trying time for our neighbors, but Michiganders stand together, and we will rebuild together.
- MH
From his illegal tariffs to his illegal war — Trump has done nothing but make life more expensive for the American people.
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- CB
Congress cannot keep letting Donald Trump spend billions, destabilize the world, and make Americans’ lives even more expensive without oversight. We must defend the Constitution. We will keep forcing this fight on the Senate floor.
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- RD
I met with leadership from the Knox County Area Partnership to discuss how Congress can support economic development and infrastructure in the region. It is always a pleasure to meet with organizations representing the interests of our state, and this was no exception.
- GP
This is a dangerous effort to rewrite the history of January 6th and will only further embolden the people who are willing to use violence to undermine our democracy. President Trump is sending a clear message – loyalty to him is more important than the rule of law. www.cbsnews.com/news/doj-mov...
link:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doj-moves-dismiss-jan-6-convictions-proud-boys-oath-keepers-seditious-conspiracy/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=929367732
- PM
Joel was a legendary journalist who did important shoe-leather reporting. We didn’t always agree, but that’s not how he’d ever have wanted it—he knew his top job was to hold our leaders accountable.
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- ES
Instead of an emergency on Canada. We need an emergency on housing.
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- JM
I voted YES on reining in Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran and NO on sending more bombs and bulldozers to Israel. Republicans blocked BOTH.
- TS
Since they’re abusing the Congressional Review Act to get around the filibuster, I am reserving some of my time so I can make closing remarks in the morning before the final vote. Maybe they’ll listen to reason after a night’s sleep. Stay tuned. Save the Boundary Waters.
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- MH
This isn't just an issue for Minnesota. It's an issue for our nation. The Boundary Waters are about something bigger.
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/HqGaXK1y3Ds
- EM
We should not send 1,000 pound bombs and armored bulldozers to Netanyahu that could be used not only in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon, but also in Trump's illegal Iran war. There's no military solution to this crisis. We must solve this at the negotiating table & end this war.
link:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wiWpcfl2CXU
- AK
- PM
The tax refunds that Americans are receiving this year are being eaten up by Trump's tariffs—which are costing the average American household $1,700 this year. Thanks to Republicans, billionaires get a kickback and you pay a Trump tariff tax.
link:https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/trump-tax-law-tips-overtime-social-security-outcome-wealthy-reality-rcna266612
- TS
I’m holding the Senate floor tonight in protest of legislation that would allow a copper-nickel sulfide mine on the doorstep of the Boundary Waters. Not this mine. Not this place.
link:https://www.youtube.com/live/omq2JygTpa4?si=SW_6fM0st9VW-LJa
- BL
I voted with Senator Sanders to block hundreds of millions in additional weapons to the Netanyahu government. It will only enable destruction, undermine a two-state solution, and escalate the illegal war with Iran. (1/2)
- EM
My Statement on the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval.
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- AS
The historic Artemis II mission was an inspiration to millions as we begin a new era of space exploration. Congress must deliver NASA the funding it needs to continue our exploration of the Moon, and move on to the ultimate challenge — Mars.
link:https://spacenews.com/senators-seek-increased-funding-for-nasa-mars-missions/
- EW
This Tax Day, don't forget this: Donald Trump went out of his way to shut down the IRS' FREE and EASY tax filing program. But I have a bill to bring it back for good. Let's get it done.
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/32AHWywYaDY
- AK
My statement after the vote on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval.
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- BS
Today, more than 80% of the Democratic caucus stood with the American people and voted to block U.S. military aid to Netanyahu and his horrific, illegal wars.
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- AA
My statement on tonight's votes:
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- CH
4 years ago, then-Rep. Mike Waltz called on President Biden to make clear that Putin was an 'absolute war criminal.' Today, he refused to even utter those words himself. As one of Trump's top diplomats, his reversal speaks volumes.
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