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Don't worry, using taxpayer dollars to run ominous campaign ads of the President has been done before and is completely legal… in banana republics. … So much for DOGE. This is the kind of waste, fraud, and abuse they were originally supposed to go after.

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[Bipartisan letter to President Trump from 14 senators, led by Jeanne Shaheen and Roger Wicker:] President Putin bears sole responsibility for launching Russia's full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine. Allowing him to participate in a G20 Summit in the United States raises serious concerns about legitimizing and normalizing a government that continues to attack Ukrainian civilian targets every day. … As Russia continues its war against Ukraine and refuses to agree to a just and lasting peace agreement, its government should not be afforded a business-as-usual treatment alongside other nations at G20 events. … We urge you to reverse course and rescind the invitation to President Putin.

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We are concerned by President Trump's description of Taiwan as 'a very good negotiating chip' in engagements with Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party. … It is difficult to imagine how the United States might credibly project influence deterrence in the Indo-Pacific if the price of keeping up diplomatic appearances is denying our partners key deterrent capabilities. [Letter from Sens. McConnell, Cornyn, Murkowski and Tillis to Secretary of State Rubio and Defense Secretary Hegseth urging release of $300 million in foreign military financing, $1 billion in unobligated Pentagon funds and the $14 billion arms sales package.]

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I think everybody should be for transparency, whether a Republican or a Democrat. … If she's taking orders from above, it's the person who gave the orders that needs to be either reprimanded or chastised. [Paul spoke after committee Democrats blocked a grant of immunity for Fauci's former assistant, 8-7, short of the two-thirds required.]

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I don't have a concern with who the nominee was. I had asked them to give me an update on the internal investigation into civilian deaths. And I'm still waiting.

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As this industry continues to develop, I want to be absolutely clear that we need it to develop here at home and not in China.

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The fact that they didn't vote on it tells me that they did a whip check, and they probably found that there were some other Republicans — besides me — that were gonna vote for this. … If there was any other reason that they canceled tomorrow's day of session, they could have had the Hegseth vote tonight.

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We're calling off Congress? And we're in the majority? … Why would we be canceling days when the country is burning? … We should stay here for every day that's on the calendar and we should debate. … I'm not playing this game. I am going to tell people what is going on up here.

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No one is above the law. Leon Black defied two subpoenas, and the U.S. House of Representatives acted swiftly to find him in contempt of Congress.

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In all of this, Secretary Hegseth has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as Secretary of Defense and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States of America. … Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth by such conduct has demonstrated that he will remain a threat to the Constitution, if allowed to remain in office.

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Most of the time when you give out dividends, you're running a profit. I'm thinking maybe they just forgot the negative sign. … I don't think it would be a good idea to basically borrow money to send to the public.

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I didn't give anybody heads-up. When they found out I was doing the Epstein discharge petition, they canceled two weeks of Congress, and I think if they found out I was going to do this, they might have canceled even more days.

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They're canceling Congress tomorrow to avoid the vote on IMPEACHING @SecWar.

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By engaging in hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization, Secretary Hegseth is breaking the law and must be held accountable. … Secretary Hegseth's constitutional violations extend beyond the illegal war in Iran. … If we are to remain true to our oath to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States," Congress must not turn a blind eye to Secretary Hegseth's unconstitutional and illegal actions.

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We have no choice but to hold him in contempt. … Subpoenas are not suggestions; they carry the force of law and require full compliance.

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It doesn't matter how wealthy, powerful, or connected you are, no one gets to pick and choose which lawful congressional subpoenas they will obey. … After consulting with Committee members, we will defend Congress's constitutional authority and take action to hold Mr. Black accountable for his continued defiance of lawful congressional subpoenas.

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in good conscience accept a penny less than 10K

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Where are those $2,000 rebates he promised all Americans? They absolutely never materialized.

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If Donald Trump wants to hold the convention saying this election is about him, I fully support his decision.

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Last night, the president made himself the 'briber in chief.'

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I had stuff already planned in my congressional district or I would be there. I don't think most members of Congress are on a regular schedule to go to party conventions.

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Of all the powerful billionaires and political people we've brought in for interview and depositions, this is the first time anyone's filed suit.

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It doesn't ban Flock cameras, but it says that the federal government is not going to pay for your Flock cameras if you want them.

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Tuesday I tweeted Mike Johnson would recess Congress until after the election in an attempt to stymie our latest Epstein bill. Johnson went on TV adamantly saying that was STUPID and we'd work every day. Today he announced we'll recess on Sept 17… until after the election!

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Tuesday I tweeted Mike Johnson would recess Congress until after the election in an attempt to stymie our latest Epstein bill. Johnson went on TV adamantly saying that was STUPID and we'd work every day. Today he announced we'll recess on Sept 17… until after the election!

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It's a shame Leon Black is hiding behind litigation rather than provide answers to the American people.

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The federal government shouldn't provide 'security' grants to cities and police departments that have gone beyond the pale and turned their communities into a version of 1984. Federal taxpayers should not be forced to fund the surveillance state.

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Beginning today, your congressman can sign a discharge petition to force a vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II. EFTA II gives state AGs access to Epstein files required to prosecute perpetrators under state law, and makes it easier for survivors to sue to get their files.

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That’s why we’ve introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, to bring the fight to the state courts, accountability to the Department of Justice and closure for survivors.

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It’s been a year since the president signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and the government continues to withhold over three million files.