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www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/01/n...
link:https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/01/nation/abortion-pill-mifepristone-appeals-court/
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Most people who have an abortion use mifepristone. Blocking access to it isn’t about safety—it’s about control. We won’t stop fighting until everyone can get the care they need, no matter where they live.
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www.politico.com/live-updates...
link:https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/04/30/congress/gop-unity-cracks-iran-war-collins-00901408
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That makes two Republicans who have found the backbone to vote against Trump’s illegal, unnecessary and expensive war on Iran. After 60 days, Trump has managed to waste lives, billions of dollars, and send gas prices through the roof. To the other Republican Senators, this is now your war, too.
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www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
link:https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/as-trumps-illegal-iran-war-passes-two-months-senator-markey-reintroduces-legislation-to-prevent-nuclear-plant-catastrophes-in-war-zones
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After two months of Trump’s dangerous Iran war and attacks landing close to nuclear reactors, the world must stop building nuclear power plants in war zones. The Senate should pass my bill with @merkley.senate.gov to reduce the risk of nuclear catastrophes.
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www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/04/30/surgeon-general-nominee-means-saphier/
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Casey Means was never qualified to be Surgeon General. She has made clear she wouldn't stand up for the science—on vaccines, on dangerous pesticides, or anything else—if Trump or RFK told her to put politics or corporate interests first. Americans deserve a Surgeon General they can trust.
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www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
link:https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/e-rate-author-senator-markey-criticizes-new-fcc-rule-adding-new-obstacles-to-the-program
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As the author of the program that has already delivered more than $68 billion to schools and libraries, I’m troubled the FCC’s new rule will make it harder for kids to get online and to close the digital divide. We need to strengthen E-Rate, not put up new barriers.
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The Trump EPA puts the value of a human life at zero dollars in their rulemakings to make it easier for them to pollute. They put a cost on corporate expenses, but not on asthma, heart disease, or exposure to toxic chemicals.
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The Trump administration talks about trillions of savings for big corporations—but ignores the costs facing Americans at their kitchen tables every day because of their rollbacks.
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www.reuters.com/world/middle...
link:https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-war-iran-has-cost-25-billion-so-far-says-pentagon-official-2026-04-29/
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$25 billion for Trump’s war of choice. And that's just how much Pete Hegseth is willing to admit they're spending. American families and small businesses can’t afford healthcare. They can’t afford electric bills. And they can’t afford Trump’s tariff taxes. End Trump’s war now.
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Today's SCOTUS ruling doesn't uphold the law, it destroys it. The ultra-right-wing, captured Supreme Court has sacrificed Black and Brown votes to gift Republicans more seats in Congress that they're incapable of winning at the polls. This is a huge blow to our democracy and to racial justice.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/us/politics/supreme-court-voting-rights-act.html
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Trump wants to cut a quarter billion dollars for worker protection programs that help keep you safe on the job. He already gave billionaire CEOs a tax cut—now he wants to sacrifice your health to them too.
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From reversing their stance on the pesticide RoundUp after meeting with its CEO, to appointing a Chevron & Big Tobacco lobbyist as a senior health official — this administration doesn't have a "Make America Healthy Again" agenda - it has a "Make Corporate Donors Richer" agenda.
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dailyenergyinsider.com/news/52052-f...
link:https://dailyenergyinsider.com/news/52052-final-liheap-funds-released-after-bipartisan-push-from-u-s-senators/
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I’m relieved the rest of this year’s LIHEAP funds are finally being released—following pressure from me and other Senators across the aisle. Heating and cooling assistance is critical for families to stay safe and healthy. No one should have to choose between bills and chills.
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www.theguardian.com/business/202...
link:https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/28/bp-profits-oil-gas-prices-iran-war-first-quarter
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It’s the same playbook over and over again: Trump sows chaos. Big Oil profits. American families pay.
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www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
link:https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-statement-on-cuba-war-powers-vote
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My Statement on the Cuba War Powers Vote.
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Our kids deserve more investment, not less, but Trump wants to gut K-12 funding by $8.5 billion. His budget gets an F for bankrupting the future.
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www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/b...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/oil-gas-stocks-iran-war.html
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Trump owns this disastrous war in Iran and ever-rising gas prices. And there is no end in sight. It’s Trump at the pump.
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Trump wants a $1.5 trillion slush fund for his “Department of War.” That’s eight times what he wants to spend on health and education combined. Americans want health care—not warfare.
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At a time when HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is demonizing vaccines and measles cases are surging, Trump wants to cut $356 MILLION from the agency responsible for preventing and responding to health emergencies. How exactly does this Make America Healthy Again?
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Home electricity prices are up 13% since Trump took office. His solution? Eliminate the program that helps people pay for their heating and cooling bills. A real solution? Passing my Heating and Cooling Relief Act to make energy assistance available to all who need it.
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I join Armenians in Massachusetts and around the world in observing the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and honoring the 1.5 million Armenians killed by the Ottoman Empire. I will always stand with Armenian Americans in their commitment to truth, justice, & resilience.
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www.reuters.com/world/middle...
link:https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-iran-may-have-reloaded-during-two-week-truce-2026-04-23/
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Trump said that he wouldn't use nukes against Iran, saying a “nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody.” I agree, but I don’t trust him. We must pass my bill with @reptedlieu.bsky.social to require an act of Congress before Trump could use nukes first.
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www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
link:https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-collins-resolution-designating-april-as-community-college-month-unanimously-passes-senate
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Community colleges deliver affordable education for students across the Bay State and around the country. I’m proud that my resolution designating April as Community College Month cleared the Senate, recognizing the contributions of community college students, educators & staff.
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Trump wants to eliminate an anti-poverty program helping 600,000 people in Massachusetts with career development, early childhood education, and housing every year. Nationwide, it costs just 0.0005% of what Trump wants to spend on his bloated “Department of War.”
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www.semafor.com/newsletter/0...
link:https://www.semafor.com/newsletter/04/23/2026/semafor-washington-dc-dangerous-waters?utm_source=newslettershare&utm_medium=principals&utm_campaign=flagshipnumbered7#h
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American small businesses and families are feeling real pain from Trump’s affordability crisis. I’m demanding transparency from this administration on the economic impact of Trump’s illegal war on Iran.
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www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
link:https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-rep-ansari-demand-trump-admin-institute-protections-for-iranian-nationals-residing-in-the-united-states
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Iranians residing in the U.S. who can't return home safely must be protected—not forcibly removed. Trump’s war and Iran's already dire human rights crisis make it unsafe for Iranians abroad to go home. The admin must shield Iranians in our communities and pause deportations while the war continues.
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www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
link:https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ahead-of-earth-day-senator-markey-introduces-package-of-legislation-to-protect-and-mobilize-all-ages-against-climate-change
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This Earth Week, I introduced 6 bills to respond to the climate crisis by supporting public health, advancing environmental justice, and promoting education and advocacy. I'm grateful to my House partners for protecting and empowering Americans most at risk from climate change.
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www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
link:https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-cramer-resolution-recognizing-national-assistive-tech-day-unanimously-passes-senate
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My resolution with Senator Kevin Cramer designating April 22 as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day cleared the Senate. I’m proud to recognize the important role that assistive tech plays in millions of lives, helping people connect with their communities and live independently.
link:https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-cramer-resolution-recognizing-national-assistive-tech-day-unanimously-passes-senate
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www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
link:https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/22/brendan-carr-tv-gender-identity-fcc-00887017
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The Federal Censorship Commission is abusing its power again. This time, Carr is waging Trump’s culture war by targeting programming that includes trans and nonbinary people. This censorship campaign is un-American and unacceptable. Trans rights are human rights.
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www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/04/22/iran-hormuz-mines/
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Trump’s dangerous, unnecessary, and expensive war with Iran could leave us with high gas prices for another six months, at least. If anyone tells you Trump could not have predicted this, don’t believe it. This was completely predictable. Trump just ignored the risk. It’s an energy disaster.
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Republicans just blocked my amendment to lower electricity costs for working people. Instead of providing economic relief for everyday Americans, MAGA Republicans want to provide billions for ICE and CBP. Disgusting.
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NIH is the world’s research engine—driving development of treatments and cures for everything from cancer to rare diseases. Trump wants to cut $5 billion from these life-saving breakthroughs, but was happy to spend more than twice that in the first week of his illegal Iran war.
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www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
link:https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-grills-rfk-jr-over-hypocrisy-on-pesticides-and-inability-to-stand-up-to-trump