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I just got off the phone with General Mazloum, head of the SDF. The U.S. must demand the Syrian govt immediately comply with the ceasefire. The SDF has been our chief partner in the fight against ISIS & we must ensure they're treated fairly in the ongoing integration process. Full statement:
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In yet another outrageous action the Netanyahu gov demolished the UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem Netanyahu & Trump have pushed fake propaganda that UNRWA is a proxy for Hamas as far-right politicians in Israel work to erase the Palestinian refugee identity Europe & the intl community need to stand up
link:https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/unrwa-commissioner-general-unprecedented-violation-un-premises
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He promised to drain the swamp... We got massive corruption & insider dealings. He promised lower prices... Costs are rising. He promised no new wars... He invaded Venezuela, bombed Iran & is warmongering with Greenland. Trump: Corruption, costs, conflict. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Trump's foreign policy is about one thing: enriching his family & uber rich friends. Look closely & you'll find someone cashing in. In Venezuela, it was hedge fund owners and oil interests. With Greenland, it’s billionaires like Trump-donor Ron Lauder, pushing this land grab.
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This is deranged. Trump is threatening to deploy our military, blow up the NATO alliance, & spend billions all because he didn't win a prize. This man has control of our nuclear arsenal. At what point will Republicans join us to stop him from putting our nation in harm's way?
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This is pure, unabashed bigotry. If a politician said this about any other faith, they would rightfully be run out of their party. But this kind of despicable anti-Muslim rhetoric is so normalized that a sitting Senator uses it without consequence. A stain on our Congress.
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Dr. King repeatedly reminded us that the inaction of good people was the greatest threat to the pursuit of justice. Today, in the face of a lawless and tyrannical president, inaction isn't an option. We must continue to stand up, speak up, & fight back.
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Arlit Maria Martinez is a mother of 4. Her son, Kevin, died of cancer while she was in ICE custody. ICE refused her request to be at Kevin's side in his final moments. They must let her attend Kevin’s memorial. Arlit, I hope you hear how many patriots stand with you.
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Trump’s foreign policy is all about enriching his family & rich friends. It was his billionaire donor Ron Lauder, who has investments in Greenland, who told him to buy it. Now Trump risks the NATO alliance & war with Europe to pad his friend’s pockets. We can’t let that happen.
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Opening fraudulent investigations into Governor Walz & Mayor Frey is a textbook example of prosecutorial misconduct. Judges must start imposing sanctions and holding lawyers accountable. To every federal official participating in these shams: one day you will be held accountable.
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Instead of investigating the death of Renee Good, Trump wants to investigate Governor Walz & Mayor Frey. Despicable. This is a clear weaponization of justice against Trump's political rivals & a desperate attempt to distract from ICE's growing brutality & Trump's lawlessness.
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In May, I told Rubio that locking up students for exercising their free speech rights was outrageous & unlawful. He scoffed. Now, a judge has said he & others engaged in an “unconstitutional conspiracy” to take away those rights. We must defend our freedoms at every turn.
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I guess imitation is the greatest form of flattery. You shouldn't be paying the energy costs for big data centers. The way to be CERTAIN of that is to pass my Power for the People Act, to make corporations pay their own bills. If he's serious, Trump should help us get it done!
link:https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/governors-head-white-house-friday-unveil-sign-curb-power-prices-sources-say-2026-01-15/
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As data centers pop up around the country, Americans are subsidizing their costs in their energy bills. That's not right. Today, I introduced the Power for the People Act to ensure that the huge corporations building & running these data centers pay the tab, not you.
link:https://youtu.be/Poz7ie0ivlo?si=OZwE3fGAC4P6uPAC
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Just met w/ senior officials from Denmark & Greenland. When Trump says we need Greenland for security, remember: they already allow US & NATO bases there & don’t oppose additional measures. This is a land grab by Trump. Don't be shocked if he tries to rename it Trump-land.
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Just a reminder, for those of you who thought Republicans might’ve grown a spine: Yesterday, after posturing & hand wringing, they had the chance to put an end to Trump's illegal military operations in Venezuela. They voted no. Their cowardice only further emboldens Trump.
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1.4 MILLION Americans have already lost insurance after the ACA tax credits expired. How did Senate Republicans respond? They blocked a bipartisan House-passed bill to extend the tax credits for 3 years. Same crew that extended tax cuts for billionaires, by the way. Shameful.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/health/obamacare-enrollment-decrease-subsidies.html
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Trump said he'd bring down prices on day one. But now he's too busy passing tax breaks for billionaires, governing Venezuela, and plotting to invade Greenland. Working Americans are facing skyrocketing costs and Trump is making it worse — not better.
link:https://www.axios.com/2026/01/13/inflation-cpi-grocery-prices
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If you need any more proof of who this Admin serves, look no further. The EPA will no longer consider harm to HUMAN LIFE when setting air pollution limits. What will they consider? The bottom lines of the CEOs of the biggest polluters. A headline from The Onion come to life.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/climate/trump-epa-air-pollution.html
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The military junta in Myanmar has bombed villages, killed thousands of its own people & displaced millions. Secretary Rubio & the Admin need to condemn these horrors & call out these staged “elections” for what they are: a farce meant to legitimize the junta’s cruelty & power.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/01/02/myanmar-burma-yangon-myanmar-elections-china/
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We do not have kings or dictators in America. These monuments belong to the people. Our bill would prevent Trump, or any other president, from using our public monuments to glorify & worship themselves.
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At a time when so many big law firms, corporations and universities are caving to Trump’s bullying, we need to celebrate the individual acts of conscience by those who refuse to be complicit in Trump’s lawlessness. We salute you for standing up!
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/us/prosecutors-doj-resignation-ice-shooting.html
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The Iranian govt's attacks on protestors are unacceptable, & as I've said before, we must support the Iranian people's fight for a better future. But bombs do not create democracies and they are not the answer. Is Trump's plan to just bomb every dictatorship in the world?
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Arlit Maria Martinez’s only request was to visit her son, Kevin, who was dying of cancer. ICE refused and he died later that day. This Administration has no decency nor sense of humanity. We are in contact with Arlit's family and ICE must allow her to attend her son’s service.
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This investigation is a sham — and yet another example of Trump's dangerous weaponization of our justice system. He pardons his friends, convicted drug kingpins, & Jan 6th rioters who attacked police, but goes after Chair Powell for refusing to act as a rubber stamp.
link:https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/with-action-against-powell-and-the-fed-trumps-list-of-targeted-opponents-grows-longer
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Noem is once again trying to obstruct oversight at ICE facilities. This comes just days after we found out DHS LIED about a shooting in Maryland & we all saw the horrible killing of Renee Good. We cannot just hope for better. No more money for DHS without accountability.
link:https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/10/minnesota-democrats-ice-00721211
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Let's get this straight: the Trump Admin is talking about giving up to $100,000 a PERSON to Greenlanders, but he's refusing to help millions of Americans afford their health insurance?? This is a waste of taxpayer dollars & a slap in the face to working Americans.
link:https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-administration-mulls-payments-sway-greenlanders-join-us-2026-01-08/
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Another day, another billionaire oil magnate and Trump mega-donor who stands to profit big-time from the Venezuela operation. The corruption is bad enough, but when you remember they put American troops in harm's way to do it, it's sickening. www.reuters.com/business/ene...
link:https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/trump-supporter-oil-magnate-harry-sargeant-advising-us-venezuela-sources-say-2026-01-08/
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There seems to be some confusion over at the White House about the difference between supporting the Venezuelan people’s fight for democracy & invading Venezuela to grab their oil for Trump’s billionaire buddies. Here’s a hint: one of them is an act of war. Hope this helps 👍!
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🚨 The House just took action to stop millions of Americans' health premiums from skyrocketing. Now it's only Senate Republicans who stand in the way. Leader Thune, bring this bill to the floor, NOW.
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/01/08/house-passes-aca-subsidies-bill/
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First, they lied about what we saw on video when ICE killed Renee Good. Now, they're politicizing the investigation by freezing out Minnesota authorities, so the full truth may never see the light of day. They are breaking our country. We must continue demanding accountability.
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@hoyer.house.gov has been an outstanding national leader, a leader in the Democratic Party and a key member of Team Maryland. From his work to secure our national priorities, like passing the ACA, to his efforts to deliver for Maryland and his district, [1/2]
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The Trump Admin continues to lie about ICE's killing of a 37-year-old mom — claiming she engaged in ‘domestic terrorism.” They have given ICE a massive budget and allowed them to act with impunity. I cannot & will NOT support any funding for Trump’s ICE’s operations.
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I have watched the video of the horrible ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis over & over. It is grotesque to hear Kristi Noem justify her killing as a response to "domestic terrorism” & for Trump to spread further lies on social media. [1/2]
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Trump's actions in Venezuela and his Administration's national security strategy are making our nation — and the world — less safe. They're setting a dangerous precedent, and you can bet Putin and Xi are taking note.
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5 years ago, Donald Trump tried to subvert our democracy. He has since pardoned those who beat police officers bloody on that dark day. Now he wants to rewrite history. We cannot let him. Trump doesn’t give a damn about democracy here at home, in Venezuela, or around the world.
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Kennedy's conspiracy-fueled leadership of the CDC endangers every American — especially our children. This move fails to meet the scientific criteria for CDC guidance & will cause more confusion around vaccines that save lives. This man is a threat to our nation’s health.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/health/children-vaccines-cdc-kennedy.html
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President Trump’s raised prices with his tariff taxes, shut down the government, allowed healthcare costs to skyrocket — meanwhile he’s sending your tax $ abroad to bail out Argentina & wants to “run” Venezuela to help his buddies in the oil industry. So much for America first.
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Let’s be clear: the Trump Admin is lying to the American people. This has never been about stopping drugs from coming to the US — it’s about grabbing Venezuela’s oil for his billionaire buddies. Trump has put American troops in harm’s way to boost oil company profits. Outrageous.
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At a time when he’s caused healthcare & other costs to skyrocket here at home, Trump bailed out Argentina & wants to "run" Venezuela, including if necessary, w/ US boots on the ground. All he cares abt is enriching himself, big bankers, oil CEOs & the rest of his billionaire pals.
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Don’t be fooled: you can’t both claim this was simply the execution of an arrest warrant AND say the U.S. is now "running" Venezuela & grabbing its oil resources. Trump just admitted this was a clear regime-change play to enrich U.S. oil companies & his billionaire buddies.
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Trump and his cronies can try to dress this up, but it is an illegal act of war to replace Maduro and grab Venezuela's oil for his billionaire buddies. Full statement below:
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Free speech and the right to peacefully protest are universal rights. The Iranian government’s crackdown on these protestors is unacceptable — they must allow Iranians to use their voices without fear of violence. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/w...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/world/middleeast/iran-protests-deaths.html