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I'll say it again: we could fully fund TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard & other agencies within DHS TODAY. But Republicans keep blocking those efforts because they want a blank check for ICE & CBP.
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Gas prices at one of my local stations in Maryland, today. All thanks to Donald Trump.
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As Americans pay more at the pump, Trump lifted sanctions on both Russia & the Iranian regime so they will profit even more from higher oil prices caused by his war. He may be a self-proclaimed “genius” but it doesn’t take one to see this isn’t in our interest. End the war, NOW.
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While the Iran war rages on & prices keep rising, Republicans have decided to use this pivotal weekend to try to make it harder for millions of Americans to vote. They're scared of running on their failed policies, so they want to rig the midterms in their favor.
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Soon CBS, CNN, & TikTok will all be owned by Trump-megadonor Larry Ellison. Trump's billionaire buddies are buying up more of our media & jeopardizing our independent press. State Attorneys General have the power to stop this merger, they must act. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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I will not vote for another dime for Trump's war. This war is making us less safe. It's taken 13 American lives. Killed thousands of civilians. And is costing billions in taxpayer dollars. The best way to protect our troops, save lives, & end this war is to cut off funding.
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Last August, Trump Jr.'s fund invested in Vulcan Elements, a start-up valued at ~$200M. In December, Vulcan got a $620M taxpayer funded loan from the fed gov. Now, Vulcan is worth ~$2 BILLION, ~10x what it was when Trump Jr.'s fund first invested. Stinks to high heaven.
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Republicans blocked our bill to fully fund TSA & their agents. This is the 8th time they've blocked our attempts to reopen TSA, FEMA, & other agencies outside of ICE & CBP at DHS. But they would rather hold these agencies hostage to give Trump's ICE & CBP another blank check.
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This is insane. Trump is spending $1 BILLION of your tax dollars to kill clean energy projects that would've lowered electric bills, because it helps Big Oil. This will only help oil & gas companies & hurt working people who are already struggling to pay their bills.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/climate/offshore-wind-settlements-trump.html
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$200 BILLION for a war of choice that Americans don't want and that isn't making us safer. This should be an absolute nonstarter. The best way to end this war, protect our troops, save civilian lives, & rein in a lawless Administration is to cut off funding. I’m a hell no.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/18/iran-cost-budget-pentagon/?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere&location=alert
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They're not focused on the "worst of the worst." Trump's ICE agents in Texas just detained a DACA recipient who was on his way to deliver milk to his newborn daughter in the NICU. Republicans still want us to write a blank check for this cruelty. Not another dime! www.ms.now/news/ice-det...
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Today, we received another CLASSIFIED briefing on Iran, as this Admin refuses to hold public hearings w/ the war's real architects, like Rubio & Hegseth, b/c they want to hide the truth. The American people are watching the costs of this war of choice rise. They deserve ANSWERS.
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This week, Senate Republicans are trying to ram through the so-called SAVE America Act, a bill designed to make it harder for certain citizens to vote in order to rig elections in their favor. This is a fraud masquerading as an election integrity effort. We can't let this pass.
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In addition to the lives lost & the fact that it's making us less safe, the Iran war has cost $12 BILLION so far. With that we could provide: - Healthcare for 1.3 MILLION people, or - SNAP for 5.5 MILLION people, or - Universal pre-K for 900,000 kids How is this America First?
link:https://time.com/article/2026/03/16/what-us-spending-on-the-war-in-iran-could-fund-instead/
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Trump promised to bring down prices on day 1. But prices are soaring & Americans are making very tough decisions to scrape by. From launching a multibillion-dollar war of choice to refusing to extend ACA tax credits, it's clear Trump never gave a damn about reducing your costs.
link:https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/12/health/americans-health-care-expenses-costs
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It’s been 24 days since the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s illegal tariff tax & he still has no plan for paying back the money he stole from American families. When are they going to see the $1,700 he owes them? Return the money, NOW!
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Last month another American was killed in the West Bank, the 9th in just over 4 years. Israeli settler violence is out of control but the Trump Admin, like the Biden Admin before it, hasn’t gotten justice for any of these killings. Rubio & Huckabee: DO YOUR DAMN JOBS!
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Trump’s & Rubio's 3-month blockade of Cuba has created a dire humanitarian situation, inflicting collective punishment on the Cuban people. They are doubling down on over 65 years of a failed, bankrupt Cuba policy. We must reverse course now. www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/c...
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It's bad enough that Trump & his family are cashing in on the White House. Last year alone, Trump & his family made $1.4 BILLION. But if their corruption infects our foreign policy & puts profits over American interests & lives, that constitutes treason. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/b...
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The biggest winner of the war in Iran? Vladimir Putin. Even as Russia gives Iran intel to target US forces, Trump is relaxing sanctions against Russian oil, putting more money in Putin's pocket. This war is a gift to our adversaries.
link:https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/ukraine-russia-oil-sanctions-zelensky-trump-b2938088.html
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The fact that Speaker Johnson won't condemn the bigoted, anti-Muslim remarks of his Caucus members shows how religious fear mongering & hatred is taking root in the Republican Party. They must be held accountable. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Hegseth is saying the quiet part out loud: Trump wants to turn US media into state propaganda to parrot their line, not tell the truth. We're seeing corporate, right-leaning media consolidation bend the knee to Trump. Americans must find independent, trustworthy, news sources.
link:https://newrepublic.com/post/207735/hegseth-cnn-david-ellison-takeover-iran?utm_campaign=SF_TNR&utm_term=Autofeed&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social
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Not one more dime for an illegal war of choice that is making us less safe. The best way to protect our troops, end the killing of school children and civilians, reduce skyrocketing oil and gas prices, and stop wasting billions of taxpayer dollars is to cut off the funding.
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Americans are working harder & longer & still can't make ends meet. I'm proposing a bill to cut taxes for 130 million workers, paid for by a surtax on income over $1 million a year. It's time our tax code worked for working people & the wealthiest pay their fair share.
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In January, I joined 100s of Marylanders in Hagerstown who made clear they did not want an ICE detention facility near their community. While Trump’s lawless ICE operation continues to ignore public sentiment, this is an important ruling. The fight continues.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2026/03/11/ice-warehouse-detention-center-lawsuit/
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It is both pathetic & dangerous to see Republicans actively stoking a religious war in a country that was founded on the value of religious freedom. Fortunately, the good people of NYC did not fall for this grotesque, bigoted fear mongering against @mayor.nyc.gov.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/12/tuberville-mamdani-muslims-enemy/
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Every American deserves to feel safe in their place of worship. I’m appalled by this attack on a synagogue in Michigan, especially as Jewish communities across our country face increasing threats from antisemitism. There can be no place for violence or hate in our nation.
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On the campaign trail, Trump pledged he would not drag America into another war. Then he became the first president stupid & reckless enough to put American lives at risk in support of Israeli PM Netanyahu's 40-year quest for a regime change war in Iran.
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For months, we warned DOGE's access to Americans' private data was ripe for abuse. And here it is: A former DOGE employee stole the Social Security numbers & personal info of over 500 MILLION Americans. Musk, Trump, & their DOGE lackies must be made to answer for this, NOW.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/10/social-security-data-breach-doge/
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Thank you to the first responders who responded to this emergency and who are on front lines of public safety every day. I'm especially thinking of this officer and praying for his recovery. We're keeping him and his loved ones in our thoughts.
link:https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/03/10/baltimore-police-officer-shot/?lctg=847675A264F144FE448334F583&utm_email=847675A264F144FE448334F583&g2i_eui=L4mPIvnygyRvuImjkYv7F0t8LVF7YiykOwbfHV3I1fIIIxAvI4YYRQ%3d%3d&g2i_source=newsletter&active=no&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.baltimoresun.com%2f2026%2f03%2f10%2fbaltimore-police-officer-shot%2f&utm_campaign=trib-baltimore_sun-breaking_news-nl&utm_content=alert
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The Trump DOJ gave Ticketmaster a sweetheart deal that keeps their monopoly intact & does nothing to stop their ridiculously high prices & fees. The deal was so good, their stock price jumped 6.2% after the news broke. Once again: Trump's putting corporations over consumers.
link:https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/live-nation-nears-settlement-us-antitrust-lawsuit-bloomberg-news-reports-2026-03-09/
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Earlier this year leaked video showed the inhumane conditions at the Baltimore ICE Holding Facility. Today we conducted an unannounced oversight visit. Here's some of what we learned:
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When Trump said this strike was "done by Iran," he was lying, just as he lied about keeping America out of wars. He & Sec. Hegseth are responsible for the killing of these 175 people, most of them children. They must be held accountable. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/w...
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There is a growing sickness in the Republican Party that spawns this virulent hatred. Replace 'Muslims' with any other faith & this man would be run out of Congress. Their tolerance for this bigotry is a cancer in their ranks. Hate, in all its forms, should find no refuge here.
link:https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/03/09/congress/andy-ogles-muslim-americans-ban-00818765
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Last year Trump slashed funds for healthcare & food programs. Now he's spending $1 BILLION PER DAY on his war of choice in Iran. While millions here at home can't afford their basic needs, Trump is spending billions on a regime change war that's making us less safe.
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It’s been 15 days since the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s illegal tariff tax & he still has no plan to put YOUR money back in your pocket. When are American families going to see the $1,700 he stole? Return the money, NOW!
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Last year, at least 32 people died in ICE custody — the most in 2 decades. Reports show at least 9 have died already this year. How many more before Republicans act? Trump & Republicans cut Medicaid & SNAP to give this lawless agency an extra $75 BILLION. Not one more dime.
link:https://tucson.com/news/local/border/article_a5053df1-4ade-4424-972f-e9f5270829bb.html
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Yesterday, I asked Kristi Noem’s former number 2, whether he disagreed with Noem’s statement that Renee Good & Alex Pretti were “domestic terrorists." He refused to answer. It's clear no one in this Administration knows right from wrong. He should not be representing our country.
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This mass killing of children is unconscionable. It bears the hallmarks of a war crime. Trump & Hegseth must answer for the US's role & they must be held accountable. People deserve the full truth. There must be an immediate & transparent investigation. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/w...
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Good riddance. Now how about the rest of the Cabinet? www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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Our Ambassadors should have a basic understanding of the Constitution. But apparently, that's too much to ask of this Admin. Trump's pick to be Ambassador to El Salvador (who was also Noem's deputy at DHS) had trouble answering basic questions about our Constitution.
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Trump is already spending $1 BILLION PER DAY on his illegal regime change war of choice in Iran. Now, he's going to ask Congress to give him up to $50 BILLION MORE. My vote: hell NO.
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Today, Trump hosted AI execs to ask them to "pledge" to cover the electricity costs of their data centers. One problem? It's smoke and mirrors. Consumers should understand that if he's serious, Trump would support my Power for the People Act to make these protections LAW.
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Senate Republicans just voted to block our War Powers Resolution & allow Trump's regime-change war of choice in Iran. Once again, they're contracting out their constitutional duties to Donald Trump, despite the will of their constituents. Shameful. www.axios.com/2026/03/04/i...
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Trump and his cronies are still hiding the Epstein files. They should be held in contempt. Release the damn files! www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
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Today, Congress was finally briefed on Trump's war of choice in Iran. Even behind closed doors, they couldn't get their story straight. But one thing is clear: they don't have a clue what the end game is, and it sure as hell isn't making America safer.
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Again, when it's time to put up or shut up in court, the Trump Admin loses. This is a moment to commend the law firms that refused to appease a bullying president & shame those who capitulated. History — and hopefully future clients — will remember who stood firm & who folded.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/us/politics/trump-executive-orders-law-firms.html
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Not only has this Admin launched a regime-change war of choice that the American people don't want, they can't even get their story straight about why they did it. American servicemembers and hundreds of civilians have been killed — and all they can do is lie.
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Netanyahu got what he wanted but what about the American people? What about the servicemembers who died? What about the nearly 200 schoolchildren killed? There's a reason why past presidents didn’t go to war with Iran: they refused to risk American lives to open Pandora’s Box.
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New reports that ICE is moving around 100 vehicles from Minneapolis to Washington Co, MD are alarming. I’m pressing for answers & will continue to fight back against Trump’s lawless ICE & mass deportation operation in our communities. This is not what Marylanders want.
link:https://projectsaltbox.substack.com/p/ice-moves-minneapolis-fleet-to-williamsport?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=7128088&post_id=189481283&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=5ino1q&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email