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- RD
The Trump Administration just authorized the sale of flavored vapes across the country, even though these products addict children & expose them to harmful chemicals. I sent a letter to RFK Jr. demanding that he push back on this corrupt decision if he really is committed to his MAHA agenda.
link:https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-senator-durbin-urges-rfk-jr-resist-easing-vape-rules-2026-05-20/
- TK
We all benefit from great teachers, firefighters, nonprofit hospital staff, and other public servants. But now the Trump-Vance Administration wants to gut a critical program enacted by Congress to encourage folks to get trained for these jobs. Here’s what I’m doing about it:
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- MK
Talked to Hasan Minhaj about Iran, Trump, and yes, using the bathroom in space. Watch here: https://youtu.be/xQqK9JlYlyI?si=G14kRVzQKxYmCNhT
link:https://youtu.be/xQqK9JlYlyI?si=G14kRVzQKxYmCNhT
- RD
I was able to visit with Barney last year during a trip to Boston. He was one of the brightest members I have ever had the pleasure of serving with. He will be missed.
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- EW
Gas is over $4.50 a gallon. Grocery prices had the biggest one-month jump in nearly four years. Electricity bills are up by as much as 13%. Naturally, today, Senate Republicans are taking your tax dollars and trying to pour it into Trump's ballroom.
- PW
Barney Frank was a brilliant, trailblazing man. America was made stronger thanks to his exceptional leadership in Congress, including his work to recover from the financial crisis. I spoke with Barney a few days ago and thanked him for his fearless leadership. He will be missed.
- AK
A fitting sendoff for Stephen Colbert from his friend Jon Stewart with a surprise appearance from the great Andra Day – inspiring us all to Rise Up.
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- PM
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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- AA
The Trump Admin should focus on lowering costs, not forcing neighborhood community banks and credit unions to enforce immigration laws. I saw this coming and introduced legislation to stop this overreach. Americans deserve access to financial services without fear, surveillance, or intimidation.
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- BL
Thousands of New Mexicans have lost their livelihoods because the Trump administration is deliberately destroying the federal workforce. Our unemployment rate is going up, and hardworking families across New Mexico are the ones left suffering the consequences of Trump's destructive agenda.
link:https://www.abqjournal.com/news/loss-of-2700-federal-jobs-drives-new-mexicos-unemployment-rate-higher-for-third-consecutive-month/3042967
- CC
Apparently, “Make America Healthy Again” does not include our drinking water.
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- BL
NEW – Since day one, I’ve opposed this war. The Senate just took a major bipartisan step toward stopping President Trump from dragging the U.S. deeper into it. End the war.
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- JM
I’m fighting for the foundations Oregonians need to thrive: health care, housing, education, and good paying jobs. Thank you for being with me in the fight to open the doors of opportunity to all!
- PM
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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- JH
Prediction markets are out of control. There are NO guardrails, leaving the door wide open for bad actors. Democracy shouldn’t belong to the highest bettor.
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- MH
Senate Republicans want American taxpayers to foot the bill for Trump's billion dollar vanity ballroom. Senate Democrats are fighting to make sure that doesn't happen.
- AK
- AK
This is what corruption looks like.
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- TB
Trump is setting up a $1.8 billion slush fund for payouts to his political friends who have committed crimes. Who’s eligible to get a payout? January 6 insurrectionists, Trump family members, Trump allies, etc. Who’s paying for it? YOU, the taxpayer.
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- AK
Trump is the most corrupt president of our time. He couldn't be more out of touch with what people need.
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- PM
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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- PM
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
- MW
Good news! A few more Republicans found a spine today and voted to rein in the war in Iran. There’s a long way to go, but this is a good step.
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- AA
The Senate finally voted to advance a War Powers resolution to end this costly war. While Americans face rising gas and grocery bills, the President's attention is elsewhere. I urge my Republican colleagues — join me, pass this resolution, and deliver for hardworking Americans.
- CH
Standing in front of the site of his $1 BILLION, gold plated, taxpayer funded ballroom, Trump tells working people that an over $1.00/gallon spike in gas prices is 'peanuts.' Trump first, working Americans last. www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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- EM
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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- EW
Donald Trump is getting a $1.8 billion slush fund, paid for by YOU. To do what? Fund the guys that rioted and beat up police officers? It’s unbelievable.
link:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/t88h7VF0wS8
- PW
President Trump is setting up a slush fund using your taxpayer dollars to give payouts to January 6 insurrectionists.
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- AS
Clean water is a basic right. This dangerous effort to roll back water quality protections will only allow more harmful chemicals into our drinking water — putting Americans' health at grave risk.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/05/18/epa-wants-repeal-limits-forever-chemicals-drinking-water/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
- ES
While we are still learning the full results of President Trump's summit with President Xi, this is a clear step backward and a full 180 from his first term. American farmland should be for American farmers -- not for the Chinese Communist Party.
link:https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-defends-china-buying-us-farmland-11954094
- JM
Make sure your voice is heard: if you’re voting in the Oregon primary election today, your ballot must be dropped off at an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 pm TODAY! Visit OregonVotes.gov to make your plan to vote.
- TS
Nothing makes someone look guiltier than forcing the Justice Department to promise never to investigate your taxes or prosecute you for anything they might find
- CH
Today, I asked acting-AG Blanche if a convicted pedophile & Jan 6 rioter would be eligible for his & Trump's $1.8 BILLION taxpayer funded slush fund. The fact that he can't rule it out is obscene.
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- JH
Finally. The Senate just took a step in the right direction to stop Trump’s illegal war with Iran that’s created a cost of living emergency for folks at home. Congress needs to assert its constitutional duty and do what the President won’t—help Americans and end his war of choice.
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- RD
I am pleased to see the Senate finally step up to its constitutional duty and advance a resolution requiring Congress to approve further military action against Iran. Consumer prices are up, Iran’s regime hasn’t moderated, and service members are at risk. We need oversight of this war now.
link:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-19/us-senate-signals-intensifying-opposition-to-trump-s-war-in-iran?taid=6a0cdb0e5bba4e0001a523a3&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
- TK
My statement on the Senate's vote tonight to advance my War Powers Resolution to force an end to President Trump's war with Iran:
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- EW
BREAKING: A handful of Senate Republicans are finally starting to join Democrats to pull the emergency brake and end Trump’s war with Iran. Now is the moment to keep pushing. Call your members of Congress.
- CB
BREAKING: Senate finally advances resolution to end war with Iran. Keep speaking out!
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- TD
BREAKING: After 80 long days, four Republicans voted with Democrats and helped advance our War Powers Resolution that would rein in Trump's illegal war. Our troops and the American people have paid enough.
- JR
Today, Senator Rick Scott and I passed a bipartisan resolution unanimously in the Senate to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month and celebrate Jewish Americans’ many accomplishments and contributions to our nation.
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- AK
NEWS: The Senate voted today to put a check on President Trump’s power — and give Congress the say in bringing his war in Iran to an end. I’m grateful to all my colleagues, including 4 Republicans, who joined us in reaffirming Congress’s constitutional authority over going to war.
- AK
Trump’s Iran war is expensive, chaotic, and illegal. This is where we should’ve been 3 months ago. I call on my colleagues to vote to end this war when it comes to the Floor.
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- TB
Finally, after weeks of pleading with our Republican colleagues to listen to their constituents and do their constitutional duty, we earned the support we need to rein in this reckless war. It’s overdue, but this is the first step toward stopping this illegal war that’s raising everyone’s costs.
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- CC
It took two and a half months, tens of billions of dollars, 13 dead American servicemembers, 8 votes, and skyrocketing gas prices before enough Republican Senators stood up and said no to Trump’s disastrous war of choice in Iran. Finally.
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- AS
Today, Senate Democrats once again forced a vote to demand an end to this unconstitutional war. After seven failed attempts, I am thankful that my Republican colleagues have joined in bringing our War Powers Resolution to the Floor and exercising our constitutional responsibility to declare war.
- SW
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- RD
Protect voting rights. Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
- SW
Want to know how we blew up the billion-dollar ballroom? Let me take you into the parliamentary “reconciliation” challenge. 🧵
- EW
NEW report shows Trump is spending $1 billion a day on war with Iran while military families pay the price at home. With sky-high grocery prices, military families are relying on local food pantries and emergency grocery support programs to put food on the table. Disgraceful.
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- SW
Trump gets free pass from Trump IRS and Trump DOJ for any past Trump tax violations. Not making this up.
link:https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/19/trump-irs-settlement-tax-returns-00927911