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Kristi Noem was the face of an unpopular, illegal, outright dangerous mass deportation campaign that claimed the lives of innocent Americans and terrorized more. Our country expressed outrage, she repeatedly lied before Congress, and even the President finally conceded she was unfit for the job.
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ICE has more funding than the Marines, yet there is almost no oversight in how the agency is spending taxpayer dollars. I joined my colleagues to demand ICE tell us how they are spending YOUR money on their cruel mass deportation campaign.
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Today, I met with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director James Jennings to discuss how Congress can help Illinois keep our environment clean. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with Director Jennings about how we can improve the quality of life for our constituents.
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Senate Republicans just blocked the war powers resolution that would have prevented President Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran unless authorized by Congress. The Constitution clearly gives Congress the power to declare war. It’s long overdue that Congress step up to its responsibilities.
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For 19 years, leaders from Bloomington-Normal have come to Washington to advocate for federal investment in their community. I had the pleasure of meeting with them today to discuss federal funding opportunities for their local infrastructure needs.
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Five days, five different explanations for why President Trump bombed Iran. The only thing that is clear is that this Administration seems to have no plan or strategy.
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Last night, I accepted an award from @protectwildutah.bsky.social and spoke about the importance of protecting our public lands. It has been my honor to work with them to safeguard fragile landscapes so they may be enjoyed by generations of future Americans.
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Today, I met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District Commander Colonel Kenneth Rockwell to receive an update on some of the most critical infrastructure projects in Northern Illinois and how the federal government can best support the Corps’ work.
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Happy 189th birthday Chicago! For nearly two centuries, our great city has shown an endless capacity for reinvention, growth, and dynamism. May Chicago continue to thrive for many more birthdays to come!
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Our Founders were wise on this point: one should never send our sons and daughters into war without the consent of the people. I have made this argument throughout my Congressional career, regardless of if the President is a Democrat or Republican.
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Local radio and television stations provide Illinoisans with essential emergency information and informative, entertaining programming. Today, I met with members of the Illinois Broadcasters Association to discuss how Congress can best support their important work.
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Secretary Noem may not know it, but DACA recipients are being wrongfully deported. Under the law, they are supposed to be protected from deportation.
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Secretary Noem won’t admit she was wrong. Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and so many other victims of her agents’ use of excessive force are NOT “domestic terrorists.” They’re human beings who were exercising their constitutional rights.
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The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti were horrifying. Kristi Noem must answer for them.
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I’ve seen the unspeakable cruelty of Secretary Noem and the Trump Administration in Chicago and across the country. We’ve all seen it. They are waging a campaign of fear and eroding trust in law enforcement and government. That’s dangerous.
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Illinois watched in horror as masked agents terrorized our streets. I have Secretary Noem under oath before me right now. I plan to get answers.
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Secretary Noem’s DHS is operating without a moral compass. She’s finally under oath after months of stonewalling Congress.
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While there has been bipartisan agreement on halting Iran’s nuclear program, There is no consensus for a war with Iran. The President’s impulsive strikes risk American servicemembers’ lives and endanger our allies.
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Happy Casimir Pulaski Day! Casimir made incredible contributions to our young country, sacrificing his life in the Revolutionary War. Today, we honor his memory and generations of rich Polish heritage across America.
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Local, state, and federal law enforcement officers have called for an independent investigation into Renee Good’s killing. Kash Patel and Justice Department officials shut that down. Unacceptable.
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I introduced a resolution to designate this week as National Social and Emotional Learning Week. As kids are weighed down by significant stress both at school and at home, we must give them the support they need to reach their full potential inside and outside the classroom.
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The Trump family is raking in billions from crypto. How? Well, it helps that they removed ALL attorneys from CFTC Enforcement Division in Chicago, which oversees many crypto companies. Corruption. Enriching themselves at your expense.
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Another life has been lost at the hands of the Trump-Noem DHS. This person had severe medical conditions, was detained for over a year, and didn’t receive proper care. Republicans, find the courage. This isn’t pro-life.
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Predators can target our kids from anywhere. As tactics evolve online, so must our tools to tackle depravity. Reform sentencing laws. Target online criminal networks. Crack down on offenders. Time for this to pass the Senate.
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The Senate just passed my resolution designating February as American Heart Month. Heart conditions affect so many families, including my own. We must invest in research, so we can find new treatments and cures.
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Kash Patel is more interested in traveling on your dime than protecting you.
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Outdated War on Drugs-era policies are still taking a toll on our criminal justice system. Costly. Overcrowding prisons. Straining budgets. We just introduced bipartisan bills to reform them.
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The Trump Administration just admitted to wrongfully arresting 261 DACA recipients. 86 were deported. Dreamers deserve a path to citizenship, not deportation.
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Julius Rosenwald was instrumental in narrowing the wide gap in educational opportunities for Black children during Jim Crow. I introduced the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act to ensure Americans can learn about his legacy and contributions to our country.
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Don’t fall for the bait. The Trump Administration gutted *actual* ways to tackle fraud. This is a pointless show by JD Vance.
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Heart disease has left a mark on millions of families nationwide – including my own. Today, I spoke with patients, researchers, & physicians at the Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Summit about how Congress can continue to support lifesaving research in light of President Trump’s reckless cuts.
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Always good to see my friend, Normal Mayor Chris Koos! Today, we discussed how Congress can support transportation infrastructure in Illinois and ensure that our state remains connected.
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I put President Trump’s immigration enforcement officials on notice. After he leaves office, federal agents and officials who have broken the law during this cruel mass deportation effort can still be prosecuted and held accountable for their violations of the Constitution and federal law.
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If grandstanding paid for groceries, the President would have ridden to the American peoples’ rescue tonight. But it doesn’t work that way. Instead, the President delivered empty platitudes about the success of his first year back in office.
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Today, @duckworth.senate.gov and I met with members of the Illinois State Association of Counties to discuss the affordability crisis. As the President slashes funding for health care, SNAP, and other key services, local governments are the ones picking up the slack to protect their communities.
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Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv stands. Ukrainians have demonstrated their grit on the battlefield and dedication to freedom. Today, I joined @shaheen.senate.gov and Senator Tillis to introduce a resolution to reaffirm our support for the people of Ukraine and their sovereignty.
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Kash Patel went to hang out at the Olympics on the taxpayer dime. It’s irresponsible joyriding and a complete waste of our money. He should reimburse you. I’m investigating.
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Illinois often struggles to receive adequate federal aid after severe weather strikes. I joined @duckworth.senate.gov to reintroduce the Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act to fix the broken metrics FEMA uses to determine disaster assistance and ease the financial burden on Illinoisans.
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Today, I met with Dr. Nobert Holtkamp, Director of Fermilab, to reiterate my support for the groundbreaking research conducted at the Lab. As the President attempts to slash funding for our nation’s research institutions, we must back the people that push the boundaries of scientific discovery.
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President Trump is trying to rewrite the Constitution by royal fiat. Children born in the United States are citizens. Period.
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Last week, I sat down for a conversation with students at Loyola University Chicago’s School of Law to discuss the Senate Judiciary Committee’s role in judicial confirmations. I enjoyed speaking with the next generation of lawyers and judges. [Photos: Loyola and Rob Hart]
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I am glad to see detained Uyghur doctor Gulshan Abbas’s daughter will attend the State of the Union. I have long called for Dr. Abbas’s release and President Trump’s upcoming visit to China is a chance to resolve her detention along with the cases of Jimmy Lai and Pastor Jin Mingri.
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Tereza Lee is one of the hundreds of thousands of Dreamers who make our nation better and was my inspiration for writing the Dream Act in 2001. She will also be my guest for the 2026 SOTU to show President Trump that we will never give up on Dreamers, no matter how much he tries to abandon them.
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Letter carriers have delivered for us, and now it’s time for USPS to deliver for them. I was proud to rally with National Association of Letter Carriers members this weekend in support of a fair deal that provides the pay, health care, physical safety, and retirement benefits they deserve.
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Section 702 is an important tool for keeping our nation safe from foreign threats. But it’s been used instead for warrantless spying on Americans. That’s unacceptable. We just introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize and reform it to protect national security AND civil liberties.
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YMCA’s history is tied to our nation’s history, and even 175 years later, it will be a piece of our nation’s future. I’m joining my colleagues today to announce a bipartisan resolution to celebrate the long and storied history of the YMCA and the work it does to support American communities.
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Today, I filed an amicus brief to combat Visa and Mastercard’s attempts to hollow out the Durbin Amendment, which prevents exorbitant debit interchange fees. Consumers deserve a debit card system that is affordable and fair, and we cannot allow Wall Street to add extra costs and line their pockets.
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Almost four years into Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine, I joined members of Chicago’s Ukrainian community on Saturday to commemorate the lives lost and remind them that the American people stand behind the Ukrainians who are fighting for our values. Their fight is our fight.
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The President’s lashing out against Supreme Court justices is dangerous. The Court ruled in accordance with the law, which any president is bound by. Hurling insults doesn’t change that.
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The Trump Tariff Tax burdens families and businesses. It was clear these tariffs were illegitimate after he announced a dramatic increase on Swiss tariffs—just because he didn’t like their leader. This Supreme Court ruling is a win.
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