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It's been two weeks since I connected Trump's Acting Attorney General with Epstein survivors and they haven't heard a peep from the DOJ. That's disgraceful. Todd Blanche said he'd meet with them—and I will not let him off the hook. Epstein survivors deserve justice.
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I trust Trump about as far as I could throw him. Congress needs to BAN any kind of corrupt slush fund like this from EVER existing. A wink and a nod won't cut it—we need to ban it by LAW.
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Everyone should be able to get affordable health care close to home. But after Trump and Republicans passed the largest health care cuts in American history and refused to extend the ACA tax credits, rural communities are being hit the hardest. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/06/01/w...
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DHS is on track to break last year's record for people dying in its custody. ICE agents tear gassed a U.S. Senator last week. I'm not writing a blank check to an agency that is engaged in nonstop brutality and abuses of power.
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Sorry but this is INSANE. Withdrawing CBP officers from airports in "blue" cities isn't just dangerous—it would mean a national economic crisis, in red AND blue states.
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American families have now paid $100 BILLION in higher costs because of Trump's war in Iran. Trump promised no new wars and lower prices. He's delivered an endless war and higher prices.
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Bill Pulte is a proven crook who will target anyone Trump considers an enemy. He isn't qualified for his current job, and he would pose an actual threat to our national security as Acting Director of National Intelligence. Every Senator should demand he be fired immediately.
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Part of why people are spending more is because Trump is making everything more expensive. In the face of Trump's tariffs, his war & rising gas prices, and the rampant government corruption, I think it's safe to say most people are NOT so optimistic.
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The American people should understand that Trump is spending massive taxpayer resources to needlessly detain families who pose no threat, including CHILDREN. This is disgusting, inhumane, and must stop immediately.
link:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/children-held-like-criminals-inside-ice-detention-center/
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No one should assume Trump will voluntarily put an end to his $1.8 billion slush fund for insurrectionists. So let's put it to a vote—to bar any President from EVER putting taxpayer money toward a crooked scheme like this again. Put every Senator on the record.
link:https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-administration-says-it-will-comply-with-court-order-that-temporarily-paused-1-8-billion-compensation-fund
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On a whim, Trump decided FEMA should be abolished—so Kristi Noem cut staff, resources, and funding to run it to the ground. It worked, and now we're less prepared for disaster than we've ever been thanks to their thoughtless and dangerous policies.
link:https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/31/holding-our-breath-hurricane-season-is-here-and-fema-is-shorthanded-00941995
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This is what happens when you let the opinions of anti-abortion extremists into the doctor's office. They don't care that medication abortion is THE BEST standard of care for miscarriages. All they care about is controlling women's bodies, no matter the outcome.
link:https://19thnews.org/2026/05/abortion-bans-miscarriage-care-research/
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Health care coverage is too expensive—and Republicans CHOSE to obstruct and block a solution. Republicans are forcing everyone to pay more for the basics while doling out tax breaks for billionaires and giant corporations.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/05/19/millions-may-lose-their-aca-coverage-costs-premiums-spike-report-finds/
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🚨This video is for people with over $50 million in a trust fund. 🚨 Nurses and firefighters can't avoid paying taxes, so neither should billionaires. Complicated dynasty trusts are just tax avoidance by another name–time to close this loophole, America.
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So, in an effort to "punish" Democratic cities, Trump wants to tank our economy even further. Halting international flights into some of the busiest hubs in the country is not just idiotic, it would spell economic disaster for the ENTIRE country.
link:https://time.com/article/2026/05/27/dhs-international-flight-processing-sanctuary-city-airports-mullin/
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This is one of the worst industrial disasters Washington state has ever seen. Yet the community is coming together in an incredible way. THANK YOU to everyone stepping up to help the workers and families confronting this tragedy. I'll be there for Longview every way I can.
link:https://katu.com/news/local/how-you-can-help-victims-and-families-impacted-by-the-deadly-blast-in-longview-washington-nippon-dynawave-paper-mill-white-liquor-tragedy-donations-money-goods-events-local-community
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Whether on foot, crutches, or wheels—I’ve no doubt I’ll still be one of the fastest Senators, & I hope to be speed walking through the halls of Congress again very soon. I also want to express my deep gratitude to the staff at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center for their excellent care & treatment.
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I’ll just be swapping one of my tennis shoes for an ankle brace for a bit. 👟
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Whoops! Earlier this week, while running down the stairs in a rush, I tripped and ended up breaking my ankle—I wouldn’t recommend it. 🙃 Next week, I’ll be back at the Capitol for votes and hearings and doing everything else I can to be a voice for Washington state in the Senate.
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It's just nonstop corruption from this White House, and Republicans in Congress are content to twiddle their thumbs and look right in the other direction. NEWSFLASH: Congress should be investigating and putting a stop to this kind of crooked self-dealing—not enabling it.
link:https://www.propublica.org/article/donald-trump-jr-vulcan-deal-white-house
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Everyone who wants a fairer and better country needs to pay attention to this. Republican SNAP cuts have wrongly kicked 700,000 KIDS off food assistance. Children are going hungry to subsidize tax breaks for giant corporations—a disaster. Congress MUST reverse these cuts.
link:https://www.cbpp.org/blog/sharp-drop-in-number-of-children-receiving-snap-food-assistance-under-new-federal-law
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Here is yet another staggering example of Trump weaponizing OUR taxpayer-funded Justice Department to target his personal enemies. This is infuriating—this Republican Congress must step in. The President is a corrupt disgrace.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/us/politics/criminal-inquiry-e-jean-carroll-trump-accusations.html
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Tonight I heard directly from local officials about their response to the tragic Nippon plant tank failure. I want to reiterate—my heart goes out to the victims and their loved ones. To the Longview community: I’m ready to offer any support I can every step of the way.
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My heart is with everyone who lost a loved one today & the workers injured from the implosion at Nippon Dynawave in Longview. I'm grateful for the heroism of the first responders and health care workers on the frontlines of this disaster.
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Remind me how allowing cancer-causing chemicals into our drinking water is "Making America Healthy Again"?
link:https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/18/health/trump-pfas-rollback-wellness
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Trump created a $1.8 billion slush fund to send massive checks to MAGA loyalists & even violent criminals who stormed the Capitol. I will do everything possible to stop this corrupt heist of YOUR tax dollars.
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This Memorial Day, we honor every servicemember who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and the families who carry that loss every day. Their sacrifice deserves much more than words—Congress must keep its promise to care for our veterans and their families back at home.
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Republicans moved heaven and earth to pass tax breaks for billionaires and mega corporations—and then Trump walked away from minimum wage and overtime protections for nearly 4 million workers. This is as anti-worker and pro-billionaire as it gets.
link:https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/trump-labor-department-rescinds-biden-era-overtime-expansion
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The NIH Director couldn't say whether we're better prepared for public health threats under Trump—because we aren't. Trump gutted NIH funding, delayed and canceled research projects, and pushed out thousands of scientists and staff. We’re less ready for the next pandemic.
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Trump's budget calls for billions in cuts to lifesaving research, but a $1.5 trillion war budget. I asked Trump's NIH Director how he could justify a budget that puts defense contractors ahead of cancer research. He couldn't. I’m throwing Trump’s budget in the trash.
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Sean Duffy's "Great American Road Trip" was sponsored by the very corporations he regulates. He blew a gasket when I asked him to answer basic questions about his all-expense-paid vacation. Americans deserve answers, so I'm calling for an Inspector General investigation.
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Acting AG Blanche INSISTED he would always meet with Epstein survivors. A group of survivors made clear he hasn't. Todd Blanche’s refusal to own up to these failures is a disgrace. I’ll keep pushing for the fairness and justice these survivors deserve.
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Have you or a loved one been affected by Trump's policies? Paying more for gas because of his war against Iran? Well, under this President, you're entitled to exactly nothing. UNLESS you stormed the Capitol, then you may get a payout from his NEW $1.8 BILLION MAGA slush fund.
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When I talk to people back home, they want Congress to address rising gas prices, health care costs, energy bills—all of the stress that's being put on their pocketbooks. What are Republicans doing instead? Fighting for $1 BILLION for Trump's ballroom.
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I asked Sean Duffy how much gas cost on the "Great American Road Trip" sponsored by Shell and Toyota. He had no clue. Must be nice! Regular Americans don't have corporations to pay for their gas. Gas, which is WAY more expensive thanks to Trump's war.
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Trump's DOJ worked harder to protect the privacy of potential child abusers than the Epstein survivors. I gave Acting AG Blanche multiple opportunities to say, "I apologize" or "I'm sorry." He refused. It's a disgrace.
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I asked Sean Duffy what an Airline executive would get for contributing $1 million to his "Great American Road Trip" reality TV show. He just about blew up. If you're going to let the corporations you regulate pay for your vacation, you need to answer for it.
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So if you or I cheat on our taxes, we could spend time behind bars. But if Trump... or his kids... or his businesses cheat on their taxes, the law doesn't apply. This is insane & beyond corrupt. DOJ works for the American people, NOT Donald Trump.
link:https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/19/politics/irs-barred-investigating-trump-new-settlement-term
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Did you know Trump's former personal attorney, who's now the Acting Attorney General, will appoint whoever he wants to oversee a $1.8 BILLION slush fund for Trump's political allies? First, Trump pardoned violent insurrectionists, and now he wants taxpayers to pay them off.
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Absolutely, without a doubt, NO.
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America should be leading the global response to contain this outbreak. Instead, Trump has decimated our nation's public health infrastructure and has NO full-time, qualified leaders at the top. It's putting all of us at risk. And for what?
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/world/africa/ebola-congo-uganda-who-public-health-emergency.html
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This attack on San Diego's Muslim community is heartbreaking and unacceptable. My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of the victims. It's on all of us, but especially our leaders, to firmly and clearly reject this kind of violence and hate.
link:https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/05/18/police-investigating-active-shooter-report-at-islamic-center-of-san-diego-2/
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I hit the streets of Seattle looking for someone with $50 million in a trust fund. Why? Because many of the people who do have that much are using complicated trusts to dodge estate taxes. My Fair Trusts for Fiscal Responsibility Act closes the loophole. Let's pass it.
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First, Trump pardoned the violent January 6th insurrectionists, and now he can use YOUR taxpayer dollars to pay them from a $1.8 BILLION slush fund. This is a heist and a disgrace.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/18/us/trump-news
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I'll say it again: this is the most corrupt President and corrupt administration in history. Are Republicans going to keep turning a blind eye while Trump uses the Oval Office to get rich?!
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/15/trump-misses-deadline-disclose-tens-millions-dollars-stock-trades/
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1 in 5 people with insurance through the ACA marketplace got dropped because they couldn't afford their first sky-high premium payment. Republicans REFUSED to help Americans afford BASIC health care and they CHOSE to give tax breaks to billionaires instead.
link:https://www.notus.org/healthcare/aca-healthcare-dropped-insurance-numbers-subsidies
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Anti-abortion extremists have been pounding on EPA’s doors demanding the agency join their crusade to ban medication abortion, warning about “abortion in the water.” Lee Zeldin said he had NO idea what I was talking about. Oh really?
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Trump wants to let special interests and giant development companies trample our public lands. He wants extraction over conservation. Yet ANOTHER give away to Big Oil and Gas. Not on my watch.
link:https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/feds-officially-cancel-conservation-rule-for-public-lands/
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I had a simple question for Trump's HUD Secretary. Could he help house more people with LESS funding? After all, Trump wants to slash funding for housing & spend $1.5 TRILLION on his war budget. Instead, he started blaming Joe Biden. JOE BIDEN is NOT the President! Get a grip.
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Reproductive rights are under attack: Mifepristone today, IVF tomorrow, & contraception after. This isn't hypothetical. We're seeing the anti-abortion playbook unfold in real time. There's a pro-choice majority in the U.S. Using the law, our voices, & our votes–we have to win.