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Prosecutors must work independently. No political interference. So why did JD Vance announce a proposed new division at the Justice Department? It reeks of political meddling.
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This is shameful. These refugees were thoroughly vetted, waited in line, and followed all the rules. Now, the MAGA anti-immigrant agenda goes so far as to DETAIN them.
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President Trump said the quiet part out loud. He hopes to nationalize elections and shatter 250 years of norms around federalism, all so he can remain in power.
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Another person has died in ICE custody, this time in ICE’s Chicago Field Office jurisdiction. Despite this shocking update, ICE and DHS continue to restrict congressional oversight of detention facilities, denying accountability for this Administration and justice for the victims’ families.
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Secretary Kennedy and President Trump’s anti-science conspiracy theories are destroying American vaccine innovation and the protection that comes with it. Their attacks on science and vaccines are leaving Americans vulnerable for the next pandemic.
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A recent study found that President Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts to USAID could result in more than 9M premature deaths over the next four years. This Admin’s callous approach to gutting foreign assistance will be remembered as cruel & counterproductive, harming America’s image & millions of lives.
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Reverend Jesse Jackson committed his life to the fight for civil rights. I counted him as a friend and ally on many issues of social justice. My deepest condolences are with his family, friends, and the many lives he touched.
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The vindictiveness of President Trump knows no bounds. His cuts to Americans’ health care do not make America great. They make us weaker, poorer, and sicker.
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President Trump and his allies’ threats against our elections is textbook authoritarianism. They want to use their power to intimidate Americans and prevent them from voting.
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The Trump Administration’s disgraceful, politically-motivated attempt to indict Members of Congress for simply stating the law is unprecedented. This Administration is determined to use every tool at their disposal to stifle dissent, even from a co-equal branch of government.
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When people are in government custody, we are responsible for their care. 30+ people have died in ICE detention since President Trump took office. They must answer for it.
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Americans should not be punished with health care funding cuts because of who they voted for—yet my constituents are now at elevated risk of disease because of President Trump’s cuts to CDC.
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Americans’ opinions about cryptocurrency are crystal clear. In a recent survey, 61% said they oppose using taxpayer dollars to bail out the crypto industry—including 57% of Trump supporters. Will the White House and Congressional Republicans protect the taxpayers or their rich crypto donors?
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I met with members of the Illinois Soybean Association today to discuss federal policies that support our state’s farmers. President Trump broke his promise to farmers. It’s time to fix farm markets by ending his tariffs, creating new markets like E15, and focusing on farm checkbooks.
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My mentor, Senator Paul Simon, started the Illinois Constituent Coffee tradition to bridge the gap between people and policymaking. 41 years later, I am happy to continue his tradition and hear directly from Illinoisans about the issues that matter most.
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The development of AI and other automating tech will transform the American workplace. I joined @warnock.senate.gov and @repschneider.bsky.social to introduce the Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act to equip American workers for the future and ensure no one is left behind in the age of automation.
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My statement on the DHS funding bill, A THREAD:
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NEWS: The Trump Administration cancelled more than half a billion dollars in funding for four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, which is used to prevent deadly disease outbreaks.
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President Trump’s endgame is clear. He wants to rig our elections to ensure Republicans never lose again.
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Last night, my colleagues and I wished Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman farewell after her six years of service as ambassador. While President Trump has introduced headwinds into the U.S.-Canada relationship, Congress continues to strongly support our neighbor up north.
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Hospitals and clinics across rural America have been pushed to the brink because Republicans slashed Medicaid & ACA coverage. I met with Illinois members of the National Rural Health Association to discuss how we can preserve access to quality, affordable care in the face of these devastating cuts.
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U.S. companies reap the rewards of government programs but use foreign tax havens to scheme their way out of paying their fair share of taxes. I introduced the Stop Corporate Inversions Act to close this loophole to ensure American families and small businesses aren’t left behind.
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Science has proven that the climate crisis is real, and our nation put in place critical rules that ensured that pollutants did not clog our air further. More than a decade later, it’s a dark day as President Trump shreds the principle that EPA relies on to eliminate climate pollution.
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Yesterday, the Illinois Northern District Court upheld a law that removes debit and credit card swipe fees from the tip and tax portion of your bills. I helped limit debit card swipe fees nationwide in 2010, and I am pleased to see states like Illinois follow my lead to protect consumers.
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Finally—this news is way overdue. The National Guard should’ve never been sent to Chicago or any other city. And it’s time for the Trump Administration to end its mass deportation campaign of terror.
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I’m thankful for the proud Americans on this jury for upholding the rule of law and refusing to indict my fellow Senators Kelly and Slotkin. But I’m still immensely concerned. As we have seen in other cases meant to punish Trump’s enemies, his Justice Department will try again.
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Higher education is one of the best investments we can make in America’s future. @duckworth.senate.gov and I met with members & leaders of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association to discuss how we can support Illinois community colleges and ensure they are accessible and affordable.
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Textbook costs are an overlooked barrier to college accessibility. That’s why I’ve fought to secure $61 million in funding for the Open Textbook Pilot Program since 2018, including $7 million this year. This money bridges educational divides & ensures students get the most out of their courses.
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Yesterday, I joined @warren.senate.gov to call out the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the CFPB. For 15 years, CFPB protected consumers from Wall Street and shady lending practices, saving them more than $21 billion. Congress must stand up and choose borrowers over billionaires.
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Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election. And now, he’s planning to subvert the 2026 election.
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A weaponized FBI raided an election center in Georgia last month… on President Trump’s order. Republicans’ response? To double down on his conspiracy theories and hold a series of EIGHT hearings to justify them.
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The Trump Administration continues to disparage my colleagues who have served our nation. It’s an honor to serve with Senator Kelly and Senator Slotkin. Threatening them with punishment is an insult to service members and public servants everywhere.
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When companies use foreign tax havens to avoid paying U.S. taxes, they shouldn’t be rewarded with a government contract. I introduced the American Business for American Companies Act to permanently prohibit providing federal contracts to companies that refuse to pay their fair share.
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President Trump promised his immigration enforcement would go after the “worst of the worst.” But his Administration’s own data shows that is a lie. ICE is going after innocent people, just to meet the President’s cruel enforcement quotas.
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I’m deeply troubled by this sentencing of Jimmy Lai and the continued incarceration of Pastor Jin Mingri and Dr. Gulshan Abbas – all of whom have already paid a heavy price on dubious charges. Their humanitarian release by China would be welcomed around the world.
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DHS must provide answers about what is happening to children at this facility. No child should be detained in these conditions.
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President Trump is pressuring state election officials to do his bidding—again. It didn’t work last time, and it can’t work this time. State election officials must hold the line and protect our right to vote.
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Donald Trump posted a racist video of our former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama. It is sadly par for the course for a President who revels in his cruelty and racism. When will Republicans draw the line and call out this vile conduct?
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Wishing the nine Illinoisans representing the United States in the 2026 Olympic Winter Games the best of luck! I’ll be cheering you on to bring home the gold for Team USA!
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As he desperately tries to distract from his failing agenda, Donald Trump launches a sales scheme that is a giveaway to Big Pharma & will not meaningfully reduce drug prices for American families.
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I joined my colleagues to meet with Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, and Ukrainian Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna, who told us about the Ukrainians suffering amid Russia’s attacks on the power grid. Now more than ever, we must work in Congress to support our Ukrainian ally.
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When Americans buy a supplement, they trust it’s safe. But some unscrupulous companies break that trust by marketing unsafe ingredients, like tianeptine. I introduced the Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act to get rid of tianeptine and protect consumers.
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NEWS: The New START agreement between the U.S. and Russia just expired. For the first time in over a decade, there are no limits on U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals. We must get back to the negotiating table and ensure safe nuclear risk reduction through enforceable limits and inspections.
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Strong transportation and energy infrastructure is essential to the future of Illinois. Today, I met with leaders from Winnebago County to discuss how Congress can best support development in Northern Illinois.
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Section 702 is a vital national security tool. But without reforms it gravely threatens civil liberties. We must strike the right balance—and that requires information on how the Administration is using 702. Trump officials must testify.
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Happy to hear that 700 federal immigration agents are leaving Minnesota. But the questions we need to ask are, where will they show up next? And will the remaining 2,000 agents in MN finally change their tactics?
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Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and Silverio Villegas Gonzalez should still be with us today.
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Today, @duckworth.senate.gov and I met with the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities to discuss the Trump Administration’s attacks on higher education. As this Admin creates new barriers to accessing education, We made it clear that we stand with students and educators.
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The rising cost of building starter and single-family homes has priced millions of Americans out of renting or owning a home. I introduced the ABODE Act to demolish barriers to housing affordability and incentivize builders to construct modern homes that meet our nation’s needs.
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Donald Trump called Haiti a “sh**hole country”. Secretary Noem called immigrants “killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies”. It was wrong then, and it is wrong now. Haitian TPS holders are contributing members to society. Pleased to see the D.C. District Court reject these racist attacks.
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