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- AK
This week, I spoke to students from Red Bank High School. They told me the concerns they have about the war in Iran and the impact it’s having on their families. 1/2
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- MW
Regime change? Not really. Iranian navy destroyed? No. All nuclear capabilities ended? Also no. We’ve spent billions on a war that’s taken American lives and achieved none of its goals.
- TK
My statement on the 19th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting:
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- RD
Today, I met with Illinois members of the Joint Action Committee to discuss the dangerous rise of antisemitism, US-Israel relations, and gun violence. Hate in all its forms has no place in America, and I will continue to fight for the rule of law and democratic norms that shield us from such evils.
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- JR
I hope he sees for himself the high gas prices squeezing Nevadans at the pump and finally outlines a concrete plan to bring down costs—but I'm not holding my breath.
- JR
As Donald Trump visits Las Vegas today, Nevadans are paying the highest gas prices in four years and stretching their budgets to the limit just so they can afford their daily commute.
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- MH
Trump's illegal war with Iran is costing U.S. taxpayers BILLIONS, has left 13 U.S. servicemembers dead, killed thousands, weakened U.S. credibility, and is forcing prices here at home to skyrocket — and Senate Republicans are doing nothing to stop it. Spineless.
- EW
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- EW
Farmers can't afford to wait months for a John Deere tech to show up and overcharge them to repair their tractor. It's time to make right to repair the law of the land — for farmers, our military, car owners, and all Americans.
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- AK
January 6 was a violent assault on our democracy, and those responsible must be held accountable. Erasing these convictions undermines the rule of law and disrespects the law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line defending the Capitol.
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- RD
Transportation and infrastructure undergird prosperity and development in Illinois, and across America. Today, I met with the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois to discuss federal investments into infrastructure that would connect Americans and fuel economic growth.
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- TS
- CH
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a US citizen & journalist, was arrested in Kuwait in March on vague charges meant to silence free speech. No reporter should be arrested for doing their job. Release Ahmed, NOW. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/w...
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- PW
Thank you to the many states—including Vermont—who carried on with this trial despite the Trump Administration settling and dropping out. Live Nation has been ripping off concertgoers for too long. This verdict is a victory for music fans and a blow against corporate greed.
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- CC
Trump says, “when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money,” but fails to mention that “we” are the oil CEOs who donated to his campaign – not you.
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- PM
TRANSLATION: When Trump's budget director says he doesn't know the cost of Trump's war because it is "fluctuating" what he means is that the cost keeps going WAY up.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/middleeast/iran-war-cost-congress.html
- AK
We must continue to invest in this kind of medical research in NJ and grow an Einstein Corridor for innovation where we can lead on these critical issues. 2/2
- AK
I recently met with SK Life Science, a company whose U.S. HQs are based in Paramus, NJ. It was a great follow up to our meeting in South Korea last year, where we discussed their work in developing treatments for CNS disorders, including epilepsy. 1/2
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- RD
Gas & diesel cost too much. Farmers need markets for crops—biofuels will help. But oil state Republicans stopped Congress from creating year-round E15 ethanol, & slowed USDA tools that let farmers benefit from Treasury biofuel tax credits. Yesterday, I met with Growth Energy to discuss fixing this.
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- TB
Watching sports has become expensive and just frustrating with all the giant streaming companies trying to get a piece of the pie. I have a bill to fix it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7196339/2026/04/15/tammy-baldwin-senator-sports-tv-amazon/
- JH
Trump’s war with Iran is great for Moscow and bad for you. What a gift to Putin.
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- AS
Trump—who for years cozied up to Erdogan amidst Turkey’s backsliding democracy—called off a criminal case against a Turkish bank accused of laundering over $20B for Iran to evade sanctions. We need answers from Trump’s DOJ about this betrayal of American victims of Iranian state-sponsored terror.
link:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-16/halkbank-doj-deal-to-end-criminal-case-questioned-by-lawmakers?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3NjMzNjExMCwiZXhwIjoxNzc2OTQwOTEwLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUREpORU5LSzNOWUkwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiIyNURFQ0MyMEEyNTA0NDM1Qjk4QzE5NDQ5MkY0OThGNiJ9.o8uaH_VYJXAp5xu08gDTt_4GPA5NBdPzRZcZiwWC_v4
- JR
Nevadans know the truth: he hasn’t done anything to make their lives more affordable.
- JR
Donald Trump’s trip today is nothing more than a distraction from the problems Nevadans are facing because of his reckless policies.
- JR
It’s hard for hospitality workers in Las Vegas to be happy about “No Tax On Tips” when they aren’t getting as many tips as they used to. 🧵
- AK
The administration is threatening a major escalation of the war it unilaterally started with Iran — and now wants $200 billion more. That money could and should be used to lower health care costs, build more housing, and make things more affordable for Americans.
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- TK
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233.
- TK
@markwarner.bsky.social and I are keeping Cerina and Justin Fairfax’s family—especially their 2 children—in our prayers as we all process this shocking and horrifying news. We urge any Virginians impacted by domestic violence to call the police or the National Domestic Violence Hotline for support.
- CB
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- RW
This admin has used this scripture in propaganda to advance their violent agenda of ripping families apart. But when the Pope rightfully invokes it to criticize their warmongering, they have the sheer audacity to tell him to “stay in his lane” and keep religion out of politics.
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- EM
To be clear, I'm on team Pope.
- GP
The Trump Administration is trampling all over Americans’ rights and Congress’ authority. Our Constitution empowers Congress to be a check on a lawless Administration, and I’m discouraged by how little my Republican colleagues are pushing back on these abuses.
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- ES
We discussed everything from how the war in Iran is driving up costs for folks across the midwest, the rise in antisemitism, AI, and how we can move past ugly rhetoric from politicians on both sides of the aisle.
- ES
This week, I sat down for a conversation with Bob Costa and fellow midwesterners (okay, it was Notre-Dame) to discuss the issues that impact all of us.
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- RW
- EW
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- EW
Instead of lowering costs for Americans, Donald Trump is abusing his power to try and steal taxpayer dollars. That looks like corruption, plain and simple. My new bill would close the loopholes that enable this theft and ban this abuse.
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- PM
Trump's Budget Director Russ Vought just REFUSED to tell me how much of YOUR taxpayer dollars Trump has already spent on his war of choice with Iran. That's outrageous. It's literally his job to know, and the American people deserve answers!
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- AA
Slashing the CFPB workforce in half will weaken its ability to protect consumers — including getting money back to Americans who have been cheated by big banks and giant corporations. I led Banking Democrats in calling on Russell Vought to explain the reasoning behind these cuts.
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- RD
Navy Pier is a centerpiece of Chicago’s landscape and an important economic hub for our city. I spoke with Navy Pier CEO Marilynn Gardner about the federal investments we can make to allow the Pier to continue to attract millions of tourists to its many offerings.
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- KG
Trump's Big Beautiful Betrayal is jeopardizing health care for families on Long Island. He slashed Medicaid funding to hand out massive tax breaks to billionaires, leaving our hospitals struggling and our neighbors facing higher costs and fewer options.
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- AK
Just spoke on the Senate floor to oppose this unprecedented use of a procedural mechanism that would have major consequences for the Boundary Waters and public lands across the country. I know some of my Republican colleagues oppose this, and they need to stand up and do the right thing.
- MW
Yet another desperate attempt by Tulsi Gabbard to crush and criminalize dissent and manipulate the levers of power in favor of Trump – much like she’s attempting to do in our elections.
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- CC
Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson put it plainly: Trump's failure to set clear objectives in this reckless war of choice has put servicemembers and civilians at risk. thehill.com/homenews/adm...
link:https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5819887-retired-general-steve-anderson-donald-trump-iran-threat-analysis/
- MW
I’m keeping Cerina and Justin Fairfax’s children in my prayers as we all process this shocking and horrifying news. To any Virginian impacted by domestic violence, help is available at 1-800-799-7233.
- PM
Trump's biggest economic priority is making sure the rich get richer while the rest of us are paying higher prices for health care, groceries, and gas. So much for "America first."
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- TS
I'm about to deliver my closing remarks in opposition to a measure that would allow toxic copper-nickel sulfide mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters. Tune in.
link:https://www.youtube.com/live/PJtmd_NgLUI?si=gaNm3bhHaymz-GPK
- MK
We all see how the war in Iran is driving up gas and diesel prices. The result is everything from groceries to deliveries becoming more expensive for Arizona families. Instead of working to lower costs, Trump is actively driving them up. It needs to stop.
- AK
Ending Trump's Iran war is an urgent matter. Americans can't wait for Republicans in Congress to wake up. They need this over. NOW.
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- ES
Thank you to the first responders and neighbors who are jumping in to help. If you or your family were impacted call 211 or our office at 202-224-4822 to get information and resources.