“[Previewing the hearing on Sept. 28:] In 2020, President Trump spent months spreading the 'Big Lie' that the 2020 election was stolen… But instead of condemning this egregious criminal conduct… my Republican colleagues are spreading baseless conspiracy theories. … If this hearing was really about getting answers, Committee Republicans would be doing everything they could to obtain a copy of Volume II. … [In his opening statement on Sept. 29:] They held eight hearings on his supposed wrongdoing, never calling him directly. … President Trump demonstrated a wanton disdain for the laws of the United States, the will of the people, and our national security.
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“If we are going to have a constructive conversation about women's sports, then we must demand honesty and compassion. … For these reasons, I refuse to treat this hearing like a responsible exercise of this Committee. … We can all agree that we want to be fair and safe in women's athletics, but this vendetta against a small number of people in the trans community affects everyone.
“We have got to find a way to balance in America, privacy and security. There is a balance. Congress needs to lead the way.
“Senator Curtis has made a good faith request that the Senate Judiciary Committee investigate the lavish gift of a Russian oligarch to President Trump's son. For the Committee to ignore this matter is to run the risk of being complicit in a coverup. I will join in supporting Senator Curtis' request.
“Mr. Patel is the least qualified and most partisan FBI director in our nation's history.
“Six months later, we are still at war, the Strait of Hormuz is still held hostage.
“We urge the Israeli government to immediately rescind these tenders, halt settlement expansion in the West Bank, and take urgent action to rein in settler violence.
“Today’s news is devastating for the 2,500 skilled union workers impacted by the closure of the Tyson plant in Joslin, especially at a time when American families are struggling with the rising cost of living. In the coming weeks, we remain committed to supporting our union members during this transition and working with Tyson to ensure that they have access to resources that support their return to work.
“This nation deserves an attorney general who loves the Constitution more than he loves the president. Sadly, for our nation, Todd Blanche is not that person.
“If there is ever a moment in history when we need an Attorney General above reproach, who is clearly dedicated to ending corruption, even at the highest level of our government, it's right now.
“His word is not enough for most, not even for some of my Republican friends.
“Everything we heard from Todd Blanche at his hearing last week indicates that, if confirmed as Attorney General, Blanche will continue to serve the interest of Donald Trump, not the American people. This agreement that was signed by Blanche — to say that that is "commonplace," it is far from "commonplace."
“We must finally fix the fundamental, indefensible flaw at the heart of FISA, warrantless surveillance of American citizens. Congress must enact common-sense guardrails that uphold the Constitution, protecting the American people from abuse by this administration or any future administration.
“The notion of the federal government doling out compensation to rioters who sought to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power and violently assaulted members of the United States Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police Department on January 6, 2021 is absurd and offensive. Is it possible, on May 21, 2026, the Republicans finally found an ethical bridge too far? To prioritize rewarding these insurrectionists as if they have been victimized while hard-working, honest Americans struggle to make ends meet is indefensible.
“I voted for Dr. Makary to head the FDA based upon his commitment to say 'no' if President Trump asked him to do something that would harm America. Dr. Makary kept his word. He resisted Trump's plan to expose millions of children to the dangers of vaping. I hope Dr. Makary will inspire others within the Trump Administration to grow a spine and put the families of America ahead of blind loyalty to this President.
“Pam Bondi's legacy will be the weaponization of the world's preeminent law enforcement agency for Donald Trump's personal benefit, but apparently even she didn't go far enough to appease him. Donald Trump wants an unyielding loyalist who will cover up his crimes, prosecute his perceived enemies, and carry out his bidding — even if it means endangering the American people and violating the Constitution.
“Democrats are ready to avoid a shutdown, but the DHS bill needs serious work