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I have learned over many years in office that politics ain’t beanbag. But JD Vance’s attack and insult of my colleague, Tammy Duckworth, is low and beneath the dignity of a Vice President. (1/3)
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Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election. He will never admit it. His cabinet will never admit it. MAGA will never admit it. But the American people know it.
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Secretary Noem and Stephen Miller are inflicting horrific atrocities on the American people. Instead of addressing it, the Trump Administration is raiding election offices. President Trump lost five years ago—and he’s still not over it.
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The Flores agreement is the single most effective protection for children in immigration detention. The Trump Administration is ignoring it, detaining families for months, and denying food, water, and medical care. Senate Democrats just told the court it must uphold Flores.
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My bipartisan Section 702 reform proposal is simple. Want to search an American’s communications? Get a warrant. That simple.
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Once again, the Trump Administration snubs Congress and fails to appear for testimony. Total disrespect for the legislative branch.
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Clearly, the Vice President has nothing better to do than to denigrate a war veteran and U.S. Senator. Senator Duckworth was demanding answers from Secretary Rubio before this Administration puts more American lives at risk to serve President Trump’s foreign policy whims.
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Section 702 of FISA expires in less than three months. It grew out of a secret warrantless surveillance program under President Bush. We need reform before we reauthorize.
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If the Trump Administration had nothing to hide, they’d investigate Renee Good’s killing.
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Once again, the Justice Department is bending to the will of Donald Trump and not to justice. They’re afraid of the facts—which is why they refuse to investigate. Open a civil rights investigation. Accountability now.
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I’m honored to receive the National Head Start Association's Robert E. Cooke Lifetime Achievement Award. Head Start turns an investment into a child’s first five years into a lifetime of rewards, and partners like NHSA are vital in providing each child with the greatest gift of education.
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Last year, President Trump and Congressional Republicans enacted policies that will take health care away from hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans. Their health care cuts will threaten jobs and lives, and they must be immediately reversed.
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As the Trump Administration cuts funding from hospitals, we must address the nursing shortage. I introduced the bipartisan Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act to close the pay gap between clinical nursing and nurse faculty roles. This investment will address a root cause of our nursing shortage.
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Today, we remember the six million Jews and countless other victims of the Holocaust. Never again can we allow such barbarity to take place.
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After serving their country, veterans shouldn't have to struggle to afford or access healthy foods. But more than 25% of post-9/11 veterans are food-insecure. I introduced the bipartisan Produce Prescription for Veterans Act to give veterans the means to access healthy food & live healthier lives.
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Americans see this for what it is. Masked, untrained, undisciplined federal agents injuring and murdering people, wreaking havoc across the country. Time for it to end. ICE out.
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NEWS: Recent estimates indicate more than half a million Illinoisans will lose their health insurance because of Congressional Republicans’ cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
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Anadith Danay Reyes Álvarez died in government custody. She had sickle cell and congenital heart disease but couldn’t access timely and adequate medical care. We need to reform immigration detention.
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Secretary Noem dodged sworn testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a full year. Now she expects us to rubber stamp her budget? No.
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Secretary Noem refused to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee last year and now tells us that she will be available in five weeks—should she still be DHS Secretary at that time.
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…should she still be DHS Secretary.
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Oversight of immigration detention, especially medical care, urgently needs reform. When human beings are in the government’s custody, we are responsible for them.
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From housing to health care, President Trump’s economic policies are making Americans pay more for their necessities. While the $1,781 Trump has cost Illinoisans may seem like pocket change to President Trump and his billionaire buddies, it makes all the difference for Illinois families.
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Another tragic, fatal shooting by a federal immigration officer in Minnesota. This is heartbreaking and infuriating. My office is gathering information as we speak. But what we do know: ICE’s egregious, reckless behavior in our communities must come to an end. Now.
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After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, our European allies fought alongside American forces in Afghanistan because we asked them to. President Trump’s comments denigrate their legacy and dishonor the brave men and women who gave their lives in defense of America.
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Illinois farmers are struggling from Trump’s tariffs with little help from USDA. Midwestern biofuels and a permanent E15 law will help farmers now. Last year, Elon Musk killed it. Now, the GOP House blocked it. While President Trump bails out Argentina, he is neglecting rural America.
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As extreme cold is expected to hit Illinois tomorrow, I hope everyone is taking proper precautions to stay warm. To find a warming center: www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa...
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The Trump Administration is detaining children as part of their cruel immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota. They are traumatizing children and tearing apart families all for political theatre.
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NEWS: Consensus grows in Congressional hearing today to lower health care costs by tackling Big Pharma’s outrageous drug advertisements. The Senate must pass my bill with Senator Grassley to rein in these deceptive TV ads.
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American citizens do not need to “prove” their identity to ICE agents to avoid arrest and detention. Unconstitutional.
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On the campaign trail, President Trump promised to address inflation and lower prices. But over the past year, Trump has cost Illinois households an extra $1,781 because of his unnecessary trade wars and petty grudges that dictate both his foreign and domestic priorities.
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Citizens United was a mindless conclusion.
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Humility and truth were the first casualties of Donald Trump’s Davos display. Our best allies are fed up with his threats and boasts. Our nation will pay a heavy price for one man’s ego.
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It cost ~$215,000 to run a winning campaign for Congress when I first ran. That’d barely get a campaign off the ground today. Dark money in politics is a crisis—and Citizens United enabled it.
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Governor Walz, Mayor Frey, and Attorney General Ellison have the right to free speech last time I checked. It’s guaranteed in the Constitution—which President Trump and Attorney General Bondi swore an oath to uphold.
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First in Chicago, now in Minneapolis, DHS and ICE agents are violating immigrants’ and U.S. citizens’ constitutional rights. DHS Secretary Noem must answer for these actions.
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Last week while meeting with María Corina Machado, I presented her with the bipartisan Senate resolution I helped pass honoring her work fighting for democracy in Venezuela. Her courage is an inspiration to all who believe in liberty.
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Today, we honor the legacy and sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As Dr. King challenged both violence and hatred, he never lost the infinite hope that guided his mission. May we continue to cherish that hope and fight to defend the legacy of Dr. King.
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This is absolutely horrific. Immigration detention is at a crisis point under this Admin. I will be demanding information from DHS on Mr. Campos’ death as well as a lack of detention oversight. The Admin’s current detention scheme is dangerous and will result in more deaths.
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I am traveling to Denmark as part of a bipartisan, bicameral congressional delegation. Denmark is a strong partner of the U.S., and this bipartisan CODEL reiterates that the U.S. Congress stands firm in our partnership, despite the President’s unnecessary and dangerous advances towards Greenland.
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A bipartisan group of colleagues and I met with Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado, to ask her about how she sees her homeland now that Maduro has been removed. Machado is as determined as ever to see a better future for the Venezuelan people. She has my continued admiration and support.
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I joined @duckworth.senate.gov, @peters.senate.gov, and @slotkin.senate.gov to send a letter to OMB Director Russ Vought demanding OMB end its administrative review of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. Any further delays to this project put the Great Lakes’ ecosystem and fishing industry at risk.
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I joined my colleague Senator Britt to send a letter to the CDC urging them to research the impacts of gambling on children. As sports gambling proliferates across the U.S., we must ensure we protect kids.
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Millions of Americans use dietary supplements to improve their health. However, FDA doesn’t have basic information about most of these products. I introduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act to help increase transparency and ensure these products are safe.
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BREAKING: My bipartisan legislation with Senator Fischer to help protect kids with food allergies was just signed into law. This bill will give parents the peace of mind knowing more staff will be trained to PREVENT and PROTECT their children from an allergic reaction at school.
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Senate Republicans voted against a resolution that would require Congressional approval before Trump engages us in further hostilities with Venezuela. We cannot allow this conflict to escalate at the expense of American lives. Sadly, the majority of my Senate Republican colleagues don’t agree.
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Today, I met with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to discuss federal reimbursement for MWRD’s work on the Thornton Reservoir. I will continue to push for this reimbursement and to offer the resources MWRD needs to keep our state’s water infrastructure up and running.
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I’m always ready to engage in oversight. I could ask many questions of a Trump official responsible for vetting immigrants. Why won’t Republicans call one?
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NEWS: @schumer.senate.gov just attempted to pass a bill that would extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits and prevent insurance prices from doubling for 22 million Americans. Even though this bill passed the House with 17 Republican votes, Senate Republicans still blocked it.
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This week, the Illinois National Guard began its partnership with the Portuguese Armed Forces through the State Partnership Program. I supported this agreement, as the ILNG has long exemplified the “Gold Standard” in partnership initiatives, strengthening both international security & cooperation.