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- CS
Inflation rose to 3.5% in March—the highest rate in almost three years, and Trump's making things worse with Iran’s war compounding the increase in prices. People are paying more. All because Donald Trump.
- CS
It’s about time. Speaker Johnson just passed the bill that Senate Democrats and Republicans passed unanimously 36 DAYS AGO to pay TSA, FEMA, and CISA employees through the fiscal year. Over a month of unnecessary pain for millions of Americans brought to you by the @houserepublicans.bsky.social.
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- JH
Trump’s illegal war is costing you. Gas prices keep climbing and you’re the one paying for it.
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- MB
Today, we introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act to stop federal public lands from being sold off to fund Republican’s spending sprees. This bill ensures that public land sales cannot be fast-tracked through budget legislation, keeping our public lands in public hands.
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- JR
Nevadans don’t need a study to see that gas prices are out of control – every time we drive is a reminder of how expensive it is to fill up at the pump. Nevada deserves better and we need action to bring gas prices back down.
link:https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/personal-finance/nevadans-close-to-breaking-point-with-gas-prices-3793387/
- AK
Thank you to Minnesota Public Radio’s Paul Huttner for your dedication to keeping Minnesotans informed, from blizzards to heat waves and everything in between. Congrats on the retirement and best of luck in your next chapter! www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
link:https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/04/29/mpr-news-meteorologist-paul-huttner-retires-after-4-decades-of-weather-coverage
- JR
NEW: $11.25M grant for @quonsetri.bsky.social will enhance port infrastructure development. I’ll continue working to deliver federals investments that improve our economy & position RI for long-term, smart growth.
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- RD
Our students achieve greater academic success when taught by educators who reflect the communities they serve. I joined @ericsorensen.bsky.social to introduce the Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act to help recruit and retain educators who share their students’ backgrounds.
- ES
WATCH: Secretary Hegseth is testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee to answer questions about the war in Iran and issues impacting our national security. www.youtube.com/live/k0kQalo...
link:https://www.youtube.com/live/k0kQalovNw8
- PW
This country was built on a foundation of free speech. Being President means having a thick skin. You can’t use the power of the presidency to punish those who you disagree with.
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- EW
Here’s something I’d like to ask Pete Hegseth. Why is Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner parading around in the Middle East, trying to raise billions for his private equity firm while we are in the middle of a war? We deserve answers.
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- TK
Is it worth sending our sons and daughters into another war in the Middle East without a plan, without a rationale, without allies, without congressional consultation? The answer is no, and that's why we won’t stop trying to end the President's war with Iran. youtu.be/qJO_7W1uhdk
link:https://youtu.be/qJO_7W1uhdk
- AA
The cost of this war isn’t just an abstract. It’s showing up in every aspect of normal life from the gas station, to grocery stores, to travel and transportation costs. This Administration chose to recklessly engage in a war, and now hardworking Americans are paying for it.
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- CH
61 days into Trump's illegal war in Iran & gas prices are at a 4 year high, averaging around $4.30 per gallon. Trump broke his promise to keep us out of war and bring prices down. But we can help do both now by ENDING this war which is making us less safe and worse off.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/04/30/trump-iran-standoff-strait-hormuz/?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere&location=alert
- CB
Meatpacking workers already work in slippery, noisy, crowded conditions, using sharp, heavy equipment with forceful motions. Trump’s rule to lift speed limits is going to make this work more dangerous and debilitating, and also risk contamination of meat. civileats.com/2026/04/30/d...
link:https://civileats.com/2026/04/30/democrats-ask-usda-to-drop-risky-meatpacking-proposal/
- EW
Donald Trump paid almost a billion dollars to kill wind energy projects that would have powered millions of homes. You do the math on how that helps your family.
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- TK
First, it was Georgia. Then Arizona. Now, the Trump Administration has demanded that Wayne County, Michigan, turn over all ballots from the 2024 election. These are flashing red warning signs of intent to interfere with the 2026 and 2028 elections. Know your rights.
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- PM
Linda McMahon & Trump are wrecking the Department of Education. Why? So we can throw another half-TRILLION dollars at the Pentagon? Maybe I'm biased as a former preschool teacher, but I think investing in our kids is more important than shoveling money at defense contractors.
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- MC
Civil rights and civil liberties are under attack. I am disappointed that the Supreme Court decision has raised the standard on having to prove discrimination in a redistricting case and created an erosion of the Voting Rights Act. (1/2) www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
link:https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/29/voting-rights-act-supreme-court-future-00898949?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
- RD
For too long, Americans’ constitutional rights have been violated. I joined Senator Lee to introduce a bill to require government agents to obtain a warrant before viewing Americans’ private communications collected under 702. Let’s get this done.
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- CC
The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is clear: Trump cannot be elected president more than twice. Yesterday, I asked Trump judicial nominees what the 22nd Amendment entails. Their response? Crickets.
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- AK
Minnesotans are paying the price for this administration’s war with Iran as gas prices rise and squeeze families, small businesses, and farmers across our state.
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- AS
The War Powers Act is clear. If Congress has not authorized going to war, the President must withdraw U.S. forces after 60 days. Senators on both sides of the aisle have acknowledged this. Today, we must abide by the law and end this war.
link:https://www.semafor.com/article/04/30/2026/schiff-tests-gop-ahead-of-iran-wars-60th-day
- KG
Lies. Lies. And more lies. The American people are paying the price.
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- PW
Luxury jets, golf trips, and ballrooms. This Administration will use taxpayer money to pay for everything except health care.
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- JR
I’m horrified by the news of an antisemitic attack in Golders Green, London, a predominantly Jewish neighborhood. I’m relieved to hear the victims of this attack are in stable condition and the perpetrator has been apprehended. 🧵
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- PW
I commend the Vermont legislature for passing a law that allows Vermonters to sue federal agents for constitutional violations. Republicans in Congress should take note and join Democrats in passing real accountability for ICE. No one is above the law.
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- MK
The Trump Administration's war in Iran is driving up gas prices and sending summer travel costs through the roof. I’m focused on lowering costs and putting money back in Americans’ pockets so that taking your family on a road trip doesn’t break the bank.
- RD
Republicans keep scheming to maintain their grip on power. Democrats rightfully responded and held the line in the short term. Long term… we need a permanent end to partisan gerrymandering.
- AK
Listen to more of what I heard during my visit to the Rescue Mission of Trenton in the full video — out on YouTube now.
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- JH
It’s common sense: you shouldn’t be able to gamble on war. BETS OFF.
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- PW
Pay attention to this. President Trump quietly purged over 100 immigration judges and is now replacing them with inexperienced and untrained judges. Many have never practiced immigration law at all. He's trying to take over all three branches of government.
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- TB
The Voting Rights Act has protected Americans’ – particularly those who have been disenfranchised – right to vote and be properly represented in Congress for decades. The campaign to dismantle it is a deliberate effort to silence some American voices and give more power to politicians.
- CC
Honored to attend a bipartisan dinner this week with María Corina Machado, leader of the Venezuelan opposition and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Grateful to have a meaningful conversation about the importance of advancing free and fair elections in Venezuela—and how to help make that happen.
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- EW
When I hear from people about what keeps them up at night, so often it’s their rent, their mortgage, or whether they’re ever going to be able to afford their own home. Congress is finally doing something about it. We’re close to the finish line – we just need the House to act.
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/l_aWM1vOpFk?feature=share
- ES
As President Trump’s war in Iran drags on, we need clarity on the objectives, how we’re going to pay for it and how we are going to end it. Watch our Armed Services Committee Hearing with Secretary Hegseth later today.
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- RD
With its decision in Louisiana V. Callais, the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority has again turned its back on the promise of an equal right to vote, further eroding the landmark Voting Rights Act.
- JS
Yesterday's Supreme Court ruling is just the latest attack in a broad Republican assault on our voting rights—in New Hampshire and across the country.
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- TK
Virginians know just how much Richmond has to offer—from its scenic trails to a phenomenal food scene, to world-class museums and historic sites, you’ll want to stay longer than 36 hours! Proud to see the city I call home featured. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/04/23/travel/things-to-do-richmond.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eFA.V1UH.0nnL1x-eaZPH&smid=url-share
- EW
- JO
- GP
Our government’s system of checks and balances does not work when Congress refuses to hold the President accountable. It’s time we see some real courage.
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- AK
- ES
Last year, I asked Secretary Pete Hegseth if he would give the order to shoot at unarmed protestors. Watch for yourself.
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- AK
I spoke with Eli about the vital services organizations like the Rescue Mission of Trenton provide. Hear more from him — full video on YouTube now: youtu.be/v7Z1miWqOD4
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- AS
Trump is literally paying energy companies NOT to produce clean American energy and create American jobs. And he's using your tax dollars to do it. When you're opening your utility bills this month, remember that.
link:https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-04-27/trump-administration-pays-wind-developer-to-walk-away-from-california-offshore-lease
- AK
My visit to the Rescue Mission of Trenton was incredibly powerful. Full conversation with Eli and the Rescue Mission – out now: youtu.be/v7Z1miWqOD4
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- JR
Today, my team wore jeans in honor of Denim Day, which raises awareness for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. I’m grateful for the organizations across Nevada that work to combat sexual abuse, support survivors, and ensure women have the resources they need.
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- EM
The Trump EPA puts the value of a human life at zero dollars in their rulemakings to make it easier for them to pollute. They put a cost on corporate expenses, but not on asthma, heart disease, or exposure to toxic chemicals.
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- CH
“Our president will start a war with Iran because he has absolutely no ability to negotiate," - Donald Trump As Trump's Iran war drags on, remember: President Obama ensured Iran couldn't get a nuclear weapon without starting a war. It was Trump who ripped up that deal.
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