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Obeying the court’s order to pause the insurrectionist slush fund is the law, and it’s not enough. Congress needs to permanently block it and rescind the self-pardon Trump gave himself, his family, and his business associates for tax crimes.
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Happy Pride Month! We keep the spirit of the first Pride protest with us as we fight for equal rights and justice and against the Trump admin's attacks. And to LGBTQIA+ people, especially trans and nonbinary youth, I see you, I love you, and I will always fight alongside you.
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Trump’s career is one fraud after another. On banks, insurers, contractors, regulators, and voters. Why would the courts and this settlement be any different?
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“Public interest” is not a magic phrase that lets Brendan Carr threaten broadcasters into serving Trump’s interest. This notice is pages of empty text that does nothing to stop the Federal Censorship Commission.
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Congratulations to the UMass Boston Class of 2026! It was an honor to serve as your commencement speaker today. In uncertain times, your generation is stepping forward with courage, compassion, and determination. The future is brighter because of you.
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We cannot let Trump force our scientists to flee to other countries to create the treatments and technologies of the future. I’m fighting to ensure we continue to invest in groundbreaking scientific research and keep our scientists here in Massachusetts.
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Eid al-Adha Mubarak to Muslims celebrating across Massachusetts and around the world. May this Eid be a time of deep connection, reflection, solidarity, and hope for a brighter future.
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This summer will bring a record-breaking Super El Niño, with extreme heat, flooding, and wildfires. We must act on climate before our planet is pushed to worse extremes. Just because Republicans stopped fighting climate change doesn't mean that climate change stopped fighting us.
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Using plutonium for nuclear power is stupid and dangerous. This material is used in nukes, and it’s too unsafe for widespread commercial use. Do we want Iran using plutonium in its reactor? No. Only Trump’s get-rich-quick bros would come up with this corrupt and moronic scheme.
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Trump's war in Iran created a gas price crisis--and oil companies are capitalizing on it. Americans are paying 50% more for gas since Trump’s war began, while Big Oil rakes in windfall profits. That’s why I’m demanding the FTC investigate this price gouging.
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Robert Kilduff Jr. was a hero who spent his career bravely running toward danger in service to country and community. His dedication as a firefighter and servicemember knew no bounds and will be remembered by all. My prayers are with his family, his crew, and his loved ones.
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This Memorial Day weekend, families should have been focused on seeing loved ones—not getting hit with junk fees just to sit next to their children on a flight. I passed a law to stop these family seating fees. The Trump administration needs to implement it now. youtube.com/shorts/MTI8U...
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My Statement Commemorating Memorial Day.
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As families travel for Memorial Day Weekend, parents could get stuck with expensive fees if they want to sit with their young children on a plane. I’m demanding the DOT implement my law to ban these fees so that families won’t have to pay more while airlines rake in profits.
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Four years ago today, the Buffalo community was forever changed when a gunman murdered 10 Black Americans at a local grocery store. We honor their memories by continuing the fight against gun violence, hate, and extremism in all its forms.
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Trump’s attacks on transgender Americans are an assault on civil rights and dignity. But together, we will work toward a future in which every person is treated with equality & the humanity they deserve. Read my new report on Trump’s attacks and how we’re fighting back.
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Thank you, Stephen Colbert, for years of laughter, and speaking truth to power and never backing down. The Late Show is ending under the shadow of FCC pressure and corporate fear. The FCC’s job is to protect the public interest, not serve Trump’s interest.
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Trump’s “weaponization fund” and ban on future IRS audits is his latest impeachable offense—using the machinery of government and billions in taxpayer dollars to reward allies, pay off insurrectionists, and shield himself, his family, and associates from accountability. Impeach now.
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Trump’s planning for his reckless Iran war has been a disaster. He wanted to put former President Ahmadinejad in charge, who supports the Iran nuclear program. Then Trump tried to “free” him but injured him instead. This is not a joke. This war has been Trump’s mistake from the start. End it now.
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Nuclear reactors in the Middle East have been attacked many times during Trump’s reckless war on Iran. Yet Trump wants to build more in Saudi Arabia, without the strongest safeguards. This is a nuclear disaster waiting to happen. We should not build nuclear plants in war zones.
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This is basically proof that Trump has committed tax fraud and is a Get Out Of Jail Free card for when he does it again.
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My heart is with the families affected by the tragic shooting at the San Diego Islamic Center, a sacred place of worship. Anti-Muslim rhetoric is skyrocketing and it is unacceptable. No community should live in fear of violence against them because of their faith.
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I've already called on CEOs of the largest oil and gas companies to stop giving their CEOs bonuses for profiting off the backs of American families—that should apply to utilities as well.
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As Trump dismantles lifesaving HIV prevention and treatment work around the world, we must continue fighting for the breakthroughs to help end the epidemic. This HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, we celebrate the dedicated researchers and community members who aren’t giving up on an HIV-free future.
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The Trump administration is taking away protections against dangerous PFAS. We keep learning more about the dangers of these toxic chemicals—we shouldn’t be backsliding and letting more into our water. Families shouldn’t have to second-guess what’s coming out of their tap.
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You can't sue yourself. You can't settle with yourself. And you can't hijack a legitimate victim compensation fund and turn it into a taxpayer-funded payoff scheme for January 6 insurrectionists. Congress never authorized this and we won't let it stand.
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Investments in Head Start are an investment in our children, our communities, and our future. As Head Start turns 61, we celebrate one of our nation’s most visionary programs and commit to expanding Head Start so every child has the support and opportunity they need to thrive. #StandForHeadStart
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During AAPI Heritage Month, and every day, we celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities who make Massachusetts stronger through advocacy, public service, small businesses, education, healthcare, the arts and so much more. Our diversity is our strength.
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Thanks to Trump, America is losing the clean energy race. Last year, China invested $60 billion more in clean energy—and installed SEVEN times more wind, solar, and storage—than we did. Reviving American clean energy leadership will mean cheap, reliable energy for all.
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Honored to celebrate the opening of La CASA today in Villa Victoria—the largest Latino cultural center in New England. La CASA will be a new home for art, activism, and opportunity. A place for communities to come together to protect collective memories and create new legacies.
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Abortion must remain safe, legal, and accessible. That’s why I joined every Senate Democrat in calling on the Supreme Court to preserve the right to receive mifepristone by mail. This case isn’t over–we’ll continue to fight attacks on reproductive health and freedom.
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Trump’s love affair with coal has cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars—all to keep the oldest, dirtiest fossil plants hanging around. We must pass my bill to stop Trump’s abuse of the energy emergency authority that's forcing families to fund his pet pollution projects.
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One month ago, my bipartisan bill reauthorizing our essential innovation programs became law. With these programs reopened, small businesses in Massachusetts and across the country are once again empowered to lead America forward as innovators and job creators.
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Children can’t learn on an empty stomach. School meals should be stigma-free and easily accessible for every student. Proud to join @repilhan.bsky.social and @sanders.senate.gov as they introduce this important legislation.
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“Smart” glasses—dangerously dumb idea. DHS’s troubling record of using surveillance to silence protesters & target communities makes clear what this proposal really is: a tool for unchecked, wearable surveillance. DHS must immediately reverse course on this dystopian technology.
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I’m proud to be from Malden, a city of immigrants—just like the Markeys—who keep the American Dream alive. In our city—and in our Commonwealth—we know that immigrants make America great.
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Data centers are eating up more and more of our electricity—and it’s causing chaos in the grid. Families shouldn’t have to worry if their bills are going to shoot up or if their power will shut off because a data center moves in next door. fortune.com/2026/05/12/l...
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An absolute joy to meet with the crew of the Artemis II yesterday. In dark times, they have helped us to raise our gaze to the constellation of possibility. Thank you for your service as you inspire generations to come.
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Trump gutted the National Science Foundation’s workforce. Tried to cut its budget in half—twice. Now he's fired NSF’s board without any explanation. This is Trump's anti-science, anti-innovation agenda at work. We demand answers, now.
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Trump’s Golden Dome is a $1.2 trillion golden sieve that won’t stop a nuclear attack, but will balloon the deficit and boost the bottom lines of billionaires. We must not be fooled by Trump’s fool’s gold.
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One in five Americans lost their ACA health insurance because they couldn’t afford their premiums. Trump and MAGA Republicans killed the tax credits that made coverage more affordable. Now, American families are paying the price. We must restore the tax credits before more people become uninsured.
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The DOJ is pushing Trump’s anti-trans agenda by stripping medical care, protection from violence, and dignity from incarcerated people. I'm leading my colleagues in fighting the admin's policies and to make sure trans rights are secure.
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Happy Mother’s Day Massachusetts! Today I am remembering my own mother and grateful for all the moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who make our families and communities strong.
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My and @warren.senate.gov’s Statement on the House-Passed Farm Bill Provision That Would Preempt State Animal Welfare and Agriculture Protections.
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When FTC commissioners came before Congress last month, I called out their baseless attacks on gender‑affirming care. Now the courts have confirmed what we all know: the FTC is weaponizing its authority to go after trans kids. It’s despicable. Trans rights are human rights.
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The Trump admin said they were committed to ending the opioid epidemic. Now, they’re doing the opposite by cutting access to tools, like test strips, that help prevent overdose. They must reverse course: we should use every tool at our disposal to save lives.
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Shell just posted nearly $7 BILLION in profits—twice as high as the last year—thanks to Trump’s chaotic war with Iran, which has caused fuel costs to spike and given Big Oil an excuse to profit from sky-high prices. It's profiteering, and it's Trump at the pump.
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The Federal Censorship Commission is once again targeting broadcasters who don’t flatter Donald Trump. This time, they’re going after Disney’s broadcast licenses. I’m leading my colleagues in demanding they stop this unconstitutional attack on free speech.
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The Court of International Trade just told Trump what we already knew: his latest tariff tax is also illegal. Trump must end his war on Main Street.
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