I can’t believe I have to keep saying this but Donald Trump has been president for four years and if he actually wanted to lower your drug prices he would have done it already.
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I just voted no on the partisan #COVID19 bill. Here's why: while nurses are being forced to make their own masks and gowns, McConnell and Trump are busy creating a taxpayer-funded slush fund for their buddies. I will stay here as long it takes to get this done the right way.
A peaceful protester in Portland was shot in the head by one of Donald Trump’s secret police. Now Trump and Chad Wolf are weaponizing the DHS as their own occupying army to provoke violence on the streets of my hometown because they think it plays well with right-wing media.
CHIP expired 111 days ago – you didn’t seem to mind until these kids became a useful political hostage.
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#Senate Democrats have a choice to make. This should be a no-brainer...
If this memo comes out, I have a long list of less sensitive, but still classified, information that the American people deserve to see. #secretlaw
Why is personally protecting a Chinese tech company guilty of evading US sanctions on Iran? Maybe this: twitter.com/adamdavidson/s
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Again, @SenKamalaHarris was doing her job. She was interrupted for asking tough questions. I was not interrupted.
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Kamala Harris is the only Senator who's been interrupted by another senator so far, by my count.
I am demanding answers from the White House about ’s use of Air Force One for political purposes. American taxpayers should not be footing the bill for ’s partisan campaign events (because it’s illegal).
Oh no you got us
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Democrats demand universal free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack for kids in school fxn.ws/3LRlWdG
Readers added context
The proposed scheme has bipartisan support.
Free meals would only be available in schools where 40% or more of the school population is eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Costing would be similar to the schemes used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Today, I called for the IRS to fully investigate the allegations of tax fraud committed by and his family.
When you definitely have nothing to hide from authorities
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Trump sues to try to stop his tax returns from being sent to NY prosecutor cnn.it/2kVvPi3
NEW: I've been investigating Trump's interference in the investigation into Turkish-owned Halkbank, and my suspicions were just confirmed. Attorney General Barr — at Trump’s request — was trying to orchestrate a sweetheart deal to please President Erdogan.
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At SDNY, Barr has tried to micromanage certain cases. U.S. Atty Berman has bristled at Barr’s demands & pushed against Main Justice on sensitive matters, most notably in struggle over whether to indict state-owned Turkish bank Halkbank. Berman got his way.
cnn.com/2020/02/15/pol
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Jesus feds just came directly for the Portland moms using batons and tear gas while carrying assault rifles.
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The most terrifying thing about this is that the Trump administration isn't sorry they held kids in prison camps, they’re sorry they got caught.
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BREAKING: Government moves more than 300 children out of Texas Border Patrol station after AP report of perilous conditions.
Enough is enough. It’s time for the Finance Committee to see ’s tax returns. His erratic behavior in recent days has raised too many ominous questions.
My opinion on pineapple pizza is Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump need to stop obstructing election security legislation
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With pineapple or without? Which way is the right way to have your pizza? #waronpineapple dhs.gov/sites/default/
These women are right. If won't resign, Congress must investigate allegations by many, many women that he sexually assaulted and harassed them. No one is above the law.
NEWS: I’m launching an investigation into the Halkbank scandal including whether Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani and President Erdogan worked to help the state-owned Turkish bank avoid criminal prosecution for exploiting U.S. financial institutions and engaging in money-laundering.
NEWS: For more than a year my staff has been investigating the NRA’s relationship with foreign agent Maria Butina and Russian government official Alexander Torshin and their role in the Kremlin’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 election.
Here’s what they found.
Kavanaugh used stolen documents and LIED about it for personal gain.
This isn't complicated. He is unworthy of a seat on #SCOTUS. #StopKavanaugh
For everyone asking: I'm pushing Harlan Crow for answers on his lavish gifts to Clarence Thomas. If he doesn't comply by May 8, I will absolutely explore other tools at the Finance Committee's disposal to shed more light on what appears to be blatant corruption.
Only a coward would try to convince the entire country that these people are violent anarchists then deploy paramilitary forces to tear gas them.
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In case I haven’t said it enough, here's your daily reminder that our elections won’t be safe until we make hand-marked #PaperBallots the law of the land.
CC: @senatemajldr
Paper ballots. Now. twitter.com/STaylorRayburn
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The Senate just confirmed John Ratcliffe to be the next Director of National Intelligence. Ratcliffe has proven that his loyalty is to Donald Trump, not the truth. This is yet another unqualified Trump nominee rubber stamped by Mitch McConnell, and a sad day for our democracy.
NEWS: I just received a shocking declassified FBI memo confirming that the Saudi government has been helping fugitives flee the U.S. justice system after being accused or convicted of violent crimes. twitter.com/shanedkavanaug
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Today would be a really really good day for the Senate to pass our legislation to mandate emergency #VoteByMail through November. RETWEET if you agree.
I’m still waiting for the White House to confirm whether they’re breaking the law, or reimbursing the American people for all of the taxpayer money they’re using to campaign on their extremist agenda.
Whether or not the world’s wealthiest man pays any taxes at all shouldn’t depend on the results of a Twitter poll. It’s time for the Billionaires Income Tax.
Michael Cohen's crimes go right to . These crimes helped Trump win the election. Any effort to pardon Michael Cohen or Paul Manafort in and of itself would be a gross assault on the rule of law, and constitute high crimes and misdemeanors.
Every Republican that voted against impeaching Donald Trump and removing him from office is responsible for his escalating abuses of power.
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Trump commutes sentence of confidant Roger Stone. He was set to go to prison July 14 for lying to Congress and witness tampering. washingtonpost.com/politics/trump
Mitch McConnell is forcing a Senate vote on an amendment that would give William Barr free rein to look through the browsing history of every single American. If that doesn't give you chills I don't know what will. I'm fighting it every step of the way.
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NEW: When the expired parts of the PATRIOT Act come back for a vote in the Senate this week, they’re going to include a push to expand surveillance authorities into warrantless collection of your search and browsing history. For starters.
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We are 358 days away from the 2020 election and Mitch McConnell has yet to take any concrete steps to protect our federal elections from hacking or foreign interference.
Let’s not forget that one of the biggest overlooked bombshells in the #MuellerReport was Russia’s 2016 infiltration of a voting technology company. politi.co/2JhMUxe
The same day that I released a report detailing the close relationship between the NRA and Russia, Trump met with its top exec to discuss a quid pro quo: blocking gun legislation in exchange for protection from impeachment. The corruption in this administration knows no bounds.
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NYT reports that NRA could be willing to bankroll some of Trump's impeachment defense if Trump opposes gun control legislation. nytimes.com/2019/09/27/us/
Imagine if you put the same effort into reuniting children ripped away from their parents.
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Protecting an event like #SBLIII is no small task. Twenty-five @DHSgov entities with nearly 600 personnel, led by @ICEgov, worked hand-in-hand with the @NFL and local law enforcement to secure this American tradition. Thank you for your hard work!
Let me get this straight...the White House won't secure our elections against foreign hackers because they don't want to hurt 's feelings.
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Don't tell the president: Kirstjen Nielsen worried about Russian interference in 2020 before quitting. She was told not to discuss it with her boss. nyti.ms/2ZvJDiJ
I saw a who's who of hackable election equipment at the Voting Village, and I'm more convinced than ever that we need hand-marked #PaperBallots.
cc: @senatemajldr
James Clapper needs to stop making excuses for lying to the American people about mass surveillance. To be clear: I sent him the question in advance. I asked him to correct the record afterward. He chose to let the lie stand.
. says he's been under continuous audit and cannot release his tax returns. Rettig said he cannot recall anyone who has been under audit for over 10 years. #ReleaseTheReturns
Did you know that the PGA is tax exempt? No? Well you do now!
I just introduced a bill to revoke it.
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NEWS: Wyden Introduces Bills Revoking PGA Tour’s Tax Exemption, Saudi Public Investment Fund’s Special Tax Break finance.senate.gov/chairmans-news
.@SenKamalaHarris was getting facts onto the record. I was not interrupted by when I asked tough questions. She was.
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Watch: The moment when women everywhere agreed with Sen Harris after she was interrupted by Burr who didn't do the same w King & others
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We are 379 days away from the 2020 election and Mitch McConnell has yet to take any concrete steps to protect our federal elections from hacking or foreign interference.
Today I’m introducing my bill requiring sitting presidents and presidential nominees to release their tax returns publicly. blew off a 40-year, bipartisan tradition by keeping his returns secret. What is he hiding? #ReleaseTheReturns
That makes two of us. Any others? twitter.com/annielowrey/st
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As I said last night Donald Trump is a clear and present danger to our democracy. His Cabinet must use the 25th amendment to act. And if Mike Pence and Trump’s “see-no-evil” Cabinet don’t have the stomach to do their duty, Congress should re-convene to impeach this dangerous man.
Today’s indictment of a Russian national means Republicans can no longer ignore the facts: Russia used to infiltrate & influence US politics. The Republican leadership should join my investigation & force the to answer questions about the 2016 election. #FollowTheMoney
This money can be used for anything relating to elections. Including giving states taxpayer dollars to buy insecure voting machines.
This isn't election security, it's a sham.
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My warnings about this technology were ignored, and the result is chaos and a loss of confidence in our elections. Unless states step back from using unproven technologies in our elections this will keep happening.
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Sen. @RonWyden's office asked the DNC three times about details regarding the app during the run up to the Iowa caucuses, but received no reply, an aide to the senator said. wsj.com/articles/iowa-
Republicans are putting their #GOPTaxScam out on a Friday night because they’re counting on you to be quiet. But we’re NOT going to be quiet. It’s time to get LOUD. #RonReport
For to help Putin harass and endanger , an American ambassador, would meet my definition of providing aid and comfort to an enemy.
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For those keeping score at home, this means Putin asked the President to let him get his hands on a former US ambassador to Russia, @McFaul, and man who successfully lobbied for one of the primary sanctions against Russia. And the WH can’t say how POTUS responded. Remarkable. twitter.com/biannagolodryg
Kavanaugh lied about his record. He lied about using stolen documents. He lied about his work on illegal warrantless wiretapping. He must NOT be allowed to lie his way onto #SCOTUS. #StopKavanaugh
We are 218 days away from the 2020 election and Mitch McConnell is still refusing to expand #VoteByMail through November so that Americans won’t be forced to choose between their health and exercising their constitutional right to vote.
It's official: and I just introduced our bill to require #VoteByMail through November. Mitch McConnell should commit to including our proposal in the next #COVID19 package so states won't be forced to choose between holding elections and keeping people safe.
No voter should have to choose between exercising their right to vote and putting their health at risk. I just introduced legislation to protect voters and our elections against #COVID19 risks by mandating emergency #VoteByMail for all federal elections.
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Voting by mail, already on the rise, may get a $500 million federal boost from coronavirus fears wapo.st/2TFQK7g
My friend — a Portland ER doctor and County Commissioner — was tear gassed by Donald Trump’s occupying army for peacefully protesting. If you’re not terrified by what’s happening in Portland right now, you’re not paying attention.
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Last night I was teargassed by a federal occupying force I SAW throw canisters of poison, without warning, into a nonviolent crowd, including elders, the vulnerable. We can’t wait for Nov to drive secret police from Pdx! Democracy is slipping away in front of our tear-gassed eyes
Fifty-nine members of the Senate just voted in favor of my amendment to block warrantless government surveillance of Americans' browser history. It failed by just one vote. McConnell is that much closer to giving Bill Barr the green light to spy on Americans' private information.
. said he wanted a full background check. What he delivered was a whitewash. An investigation isn't legitimate if dozens of key witnesses are never interviewed. The Senate will be committing gross negligence if it confirms this nominee.
It's time to mobilize again folks. People power can stop this.
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JUST OUT: Here's a summary of the Graham-Cassidy repeal. Yes, it's that bad.
Spread far and wide if useful.
I don't know who needs to hear this but we really really really need to secure our elections.
Oh wait I do know. @senatemajldr
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.@senatemajldr if you think *you’re* mad just wait until you talk to the millions of Americans whose votes you're leaving vulnerable to hacking and foreign interference again.
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Angry McConnell lashes out at Milbank and Scarborough. “I was called unpatriotic, Un-American and essentially treasonous by a couple of left-wing pundits on the basis if bold-faced lies” for blocking election security bills
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Russian hackers likely to target Florida again in 2020 election, experts warn theguardian.com/us-news/2019/a
We are 365 days away from the 2020 election and Mitch McConnell has yet to take any concrete steps to protect our federal elections from hacking or foreign interference.
It’d be helpful to everyone with a 401k if didn’t tweet every little thought that flitted into his head.