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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.

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Trump started a war, and he's made things worse than before.

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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.

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You should make clear to Beijing that as you seek to level the economic playing field, American support for Taiwan is not up for negotiation. The conventional and asymmetric capabilities we provide — drones, anti-ship missiles, radar systems and mines — make a Chinese invasion prohibitively costly and thereby help preserve the peaceful status quo.

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In a joint statement, the Congressional Ukraine Caucus co-chairs said: 'Ukraine has extended an olive branch: an immediate, temporary ceasefire grounded in the protection of human life and the pursuit of a just peace. In the face of Russia's continued aggression, this proposal reflects the moral clarity of a free people: willing to seek peace, unwilling to surrender sovereignty, and determined to defend the dignity of their nation. We stand united—Democrats and Republicans—in support of Ukraine's sovereignty, in defense of international law, and in recognition of the immense sacrifices already made by the Ukrainian people.'

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As our troops continue to sacrifice whatever is asked of them, we senators need to do the absolute minimum required of us.

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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.

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These strikes are illegal, launched without a legitimate imminent threat to our homeland or our citizens. Trump is threatening to draw us into yet another expensive, taxpayer-funded forever war without constitutionally-required authorization.

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Democrats are ready to avoid a shutdown, but the DHS bill needs serious work

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Bottom line: I cannot vote for legislation that authorizes even more funding for Trump's lawless agents to terrorize our communities in my home