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- MW
Trump is more focused on collecting money for his pet projects than he is on governing. Offering donors special access in exchange for tens of millions of dollars isn’t draining the swamp — it’s expanding it.
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- JR
Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia has argued that the United States has a Christian identity and that the separation of church and state is a myth. If confirmed by the Senate, he will represent Americans of ALL faiths, and work with diplomatic leaders from around the world.
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- AS
The Bay Area Ridge Trail gives visitors to the Bay Area and its residents the opportunity to enjoy more than 500 miles of some of California’s most incredible outdoor beauty, including parks and preserves. 🧵
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- EW
Service members that survived an Iranian attack claim the Trump admin IGNORED their asks for advanced medical aid and failed to protect them from strikes. Our troops deserve better. Rep. Pat Ryan and I led Democrats in opening an investigation into whether Pete Hegseth left them behind.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/07/30/lawmakers-will-investigate-iranian-attack-that-killed-6-us-troops/
- AA
AI is creating incredible opportunities, but it's also making scams more convincing. These scams don't just steal money—they steal dignity, independence, and peace of mind. We must protect our seniors and ensure technology is used to help people, not harm them.
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- PW
The clock is ticking. www.youtube.com/shorts/KhbIg...
link:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KhbIgKwHVv8
- MK
Hard work used to pay off, but these days, your hard work just makes someone else richer. After decades of politicians in Washington rigging the game to benefit corporations and the top 1%, it’s time to put working-class Americans first. That’s exactly what I’m fighting for.
- ES
This week, I had the chance to talk with the next generation of leaders from the University of Michigan Public Service Intern Program. We had insightful conversations about what it’s like to serve as a Senator, bipartisanship, and the overwhelming need for younger leadership in our politics.
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- PW
While he was following the law and attending one of his asylum appointments, ICE detained Ricardo Hernández-Navarrete. He was separated from his mother, held in solitary confinement, and threatened with pepper spray. It took over two months for a judge to order his release. https://bit.ly/4vXxVew
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/y9BzsmrNpfY?si=0OjW7e4kGiG6ctWk
- RD
Congratulations to the 2026 graduates of Lurie Children’s Hospital’s Discovering Healthcare Careers program. Fifty students—future doctors, nurses, lab techs, and other professionals—gained a deeper understanding of the incredible job our health workforce does every day.
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- TD
Let’s spend billions on families. Not wars.
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- JH
Every day the Iran war drags on, Americans pay the price. Donald Trump has little incentive to end it when his billionaire friends keep getting richer while working people struggle to fill their tanks and pay for the basics.
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- PM
Secretary McMahon is literally paying other departments to do work the Department of Education ALREADY does. She says this somehow makes government more efficient. Then show us the receipts. I PASSED an amendment to force her to send Congress the price tag she's been hiding.
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- SW
Just what America needs: more billionaires spending more money on more political influence. Are we not sick of this yet? My DISCLOSE Act will help cure the billionaire-fueled rot. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/u...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/us/politics/elon-musk-midterms-republicans.html?partner=slack&smid=sl-share&utm_source=semafor
- AK
The Trump administration is making it even more expensive to be a senior in America, ending a program that helps seniors afford coverage for their medications. Now seniors will have to pay more thanks to a president who thinks “affordability” is a made-up word.
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- TK
The Trump-Vance Administration wants performative war in the worst possible way—focusing on optics and flashy videos instead of doing the hard work to keep Americans safe. It's juvenile, embarrassing, and would be comical if it weren't so tragic.
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- CS
Donald Trump’s rampant corruption and brazen self-dealing at the expense of the American taxpayer must be stopped. Unprecedented corruption calls for unprecedented legislation to fight back—that’s why I introduced the Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act yesterday.
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- RD
.@duckworth.senate.gov & I sent a letter to FAA expressing our concern with their decision to extend the flight cap at O’Hare into 2027, even though runway construction will be done by the fall. O’Hare is the world’s busiest airport & I hope FAA will continue to work with us to ensure its success.
- GP
Throughout my time in Congress, I’ve repeatedly fought to support Michigan growers and protect their livelihoods. That’s why I’m going to keep pushing to pass my bipartisan SWAT Act to combat an invasive species that is raising production costs and threatening their crops.
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- JR
Happy #SharkWeek! Sharks don’t lie: Climate change is real and as ocean temperatures rise, more species of sharks are making the trek up from Florida to New England.
link:https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/hammerhead-shark-rhode-island-new-england/
- SW
Looting consumers AND the planet. Such good people. www.fastcompany.com/91581113/big...
link:https://www.fastcompany.com/91581113/big-oil-profits-are-soaring-while-extreme-heatwaves-scorch-the-planet-this-summer
- MH
Nothing says "Make America Healthy Again" like slashing the programs that help millions of Americans afford the medications they rely on. www.wsj.com/health/healt...
link:https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/trump-administration-to-end-medicare-drug-plan-subsidy-76d255d1
- RD
Article I Section 8 of the Constitution makes clear that Congress, and ONLY Congress, has the power to declare war. Trump decided to go to war with Iran exclusively on his own, and we are all paying the price.
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- RD
ICE is wasting its resources. Not another dollar.
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- EW
The head of Trump’s IRS told Congress he “felt good” about IRS staffing after the Trump administration fired or pushed out nearly 30,000 workers. But now, the IRS is racing to hire thousands back—while Americans wait longer for help. I’m pressing for answers.
- JR
Science is real. Food safety inspections matter. It was unwise for Trump to fire the hardworking federal employees who safeguard America’s food system.
link:https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/cyclospora-and-salmonella-outbreaks-raise-concerns-about-u-s-food-safety
- AK
It was wonderful to see Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties at the Capitol this week. Thank you for bringing hope and mentorship to over 5,000 New Jersey students and congratulations on receiving the 2026 Agency of the Year award. 1/2
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- ES
Two million Michiganders rely on Social Security. The Trust Fund is projected to run out in 2032, and Congress has bipartisan options to fix it. I break it down.
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- AK
These Lynx fans from Austin represent the best of Minnesota. Vanessa helped make Gordie's dream of attending a Lynx game come true, and Minnesotans responded with an incredible show of kindness. https://ow.ly/vXaY50ZuPCL
link:https://ow.ly/vXaY50ZuPCL
- MH
After hearing concerns from hundreds of Granite Staters who live in manufactured housing communities, I pressed Sado Capital, owner of The Meadows of Hopkinton, for answers. Residents say the company has hiked rents and undermined their financial future.
- CH
As costs continue to rise, Trump is cutting a Medicare program that helps seniors afford their medications. This year the program cost less than 2 days of Trump's Iran war. This isn't about money, it's about priorities & Trump is showing us his.
link:https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/trump-administration-to-end-medicare-drug-plan-subsidy-76d255d1?mod=e2tw
- EM
When private equity treats hospitals like assets to strip instead of places to heal, patients like Chelsea Adolphus pay the price. We saw it with Steward here in MA. Congress must pass my Health Over Wealth Act now to rein in reckless private equity in healthcare.
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- ES
What is happening inside the military with promotions and firings: We have a ton of people who are being removed from promotion lists. They’re being recommended by those in uniform, and they are being stripped out by Pete Hegseth.
- JR
Today I cast my 13th vote against Pres. Trump’s reckless Iran war. Trump & Sec. Hegseth were wrong from the get go. Their failures & weakness are why munitions are low & prices are high. Senate GOP need to stop shielding Trump from accountability & start listening to Americans.
- EM
61 years ago today, Medicare and Medicaid became law. In Massachusetts and across the country, they've meant the difference between care and catastrophe for millions of families. I am proud to keep fighting for both—today and always.
- AK
Dr. Dave Thorson is a family physician. He knows firsthand that primary care catches problems early, before they become a crisis. But our system too often makes people wait until they need the ER instead.
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- PW
President Trump wants immunity from IRS audits for himself so badly that he's willing to pull his own nominee for Attorney General over it. Let that sink in.
- TD
Trump promised he’d lock up the “worst of the worst.” Instead, he locked up a teenager who should’ve been celebrating his high school graduation.
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- EW
Tens of millions of Americans can't afford the basics, and they want the Washington to do something about the affordability crisis. Trump's response? Using the presidency to boost his family's crypto business. No wonder 55% of voters disapprove of Trump's crypto earnings.
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- EM
Across the country, kids are trying to learn in buildings with broken heat, leaky roofs, and hazardous ventilation systems. I’m proud to introduce the Green New Deal for Public Schools Act with @jayapal.house.gov to reinvest in our students, our planet, and our future.
- MH
For 61 years, Medicare and Medicaid have helped millions of Americans access affordable health care. Instead of strengthening these programs, President Trump is making health care more expensive for American families. apnews.com/article/medi...
link:https://apnews.com/article/medicare-drug-subsidy-trump-biden-insurance-3d3fdb43b1bf374a1a168506fded86c0
- AK
I have a record of taking on hard fights, and I have a record of winning them. As Governor, I’ll bring that same energy to Minnesota.
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- TK
Every kid deserves a high-quality education. But Trump and Secretary McMahon want to dismantle the Department of Education and hand really important services, like special ed programs, to RFK Jr.'s HHS. Our kids, especially those with special needs, deserve better.
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- MC
More than 15,000 low-income families in Washington rely on the Child Care and Development Fund. Today, Senate Republicans voted to keep a Trump Administration policy that will make childcare more expensive and less accessible for many of those families. (1/2)
- RD
What better way to celebrate National Cheesecake Day than with a slice of Eli’s? @duckworth.senate.gov & I were happy to share some of Chicago’s most famous dessert with my colleagues, & we certainly didn’t mind having a few slices ourselves!
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- ES
The war in Iran is driving up costs here at home. If and when the Strait of Hormuz opens up, and global shipping is resumed it will be important to hold oil and gas companies accountable and make sure gas prices are again coming down.
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- AK
MediKids is a real path to universal healthcare for all children in America. I responded to the Washington Post’s Editorial Board on why MediKids won’t just close the gap of uninsured kids, but raise the bar for all. Read the full letter: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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- CH
Trump would rather withdraw Blanche's nomination than give up his slush fund for Jan 6 rioters & his sweetheart immunity deal that prevents anyone from scrutinizing his, his family's, or his businesses' taxes. Tells you what this nomination was really about: protecting Trump.
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- RB
Today marks the 61st anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid, the backbone of our health care system. While Trump & Republicans slash these vital programs, I will continue to support bold ideas like Medicare for All to ensure every American has access to the care they need.
- AS
Apparently, it’s not that important for Trump to have an Attorney General. Certainly, not if it conflicts with his ability to protect himself from tax audit or investigation, or to reward friends, cronies and insurrectionists with taxpayer funds. It’s always about him. Never about you.
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