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Senior U.S. Senator for Mississippi. Ranking Member . Please visit my website for updates.

Mississippi & Washington, DC
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  1. 27 minutes ago

    Putin is no longer pretending. He is willing to take all measures to suppress dissent, showing his evident anxiety over September’s elections. This includes outlawing Alexei Navalny’s opposition group, one of the few able to shine a light on his kleptocracy.

    BREAKING: Russian court outlaws groups founded by opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a move that would silence critics before a crucial parliamentary election in September.
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  2. 18 hours ago

    More troublingly, this legislation included language that I fear would compel businesses, including religious organizations, to pay for abortion services. I could not in good conscience support the Paycheck Fairness Act.

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  3. 18 hours ago

    Republicans & Democrats can agree – all people deserve equal pay for equal work. In fact, pay discrimination based on gender has long been prohibited by federal law. The poorly conceived provisions of the would do little to strengthen existing protections.

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  4. 20 hours ago

    Our nation’s military cannot afford to be absent from the Pacific. When amphibious warships are not available, we’re not able to be present in these areas of conflict. And when we are not there, our adversaries will step in and fill that void.

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  5. 21 hours ago

    Antisemitism is surging in the U.S. and worldwide, endangering Jewish communities. I’m joining and to relaunch of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism in this critical moment.

    As antisemitism surges in the U.S. and globally, I’m proud to relaunch the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism with . This critical moment requires us all to take action and confront hate wherever we see it.
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  6. 23 hours ago

    President Biden’s pick to lead the is too extreme. If confirmed he would pose a clear threat to the rights of gun owners in Mississippi and across our nation. I will oppose David Chipman’s nomination.

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  7. 23 hours ago

    David Chipman is unfit to lead the . Mr. Chipman’s previous work as a gun control activist and his extreme stances on gun registries, firearm bans, and even against sporting rifles put him in direct opposition to the Constitution.

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  8. Jun 9

    .’ response to China has been a huge disappointment. For months he had access to the evidence for a Wuhan lab leak, yet responded only after the latest revelations went public.

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  9. Retweeted
    Jun 8

    : Today the USICA passed the Senate. This bill would advance America’s global leadership in science and technology and support efforts to outcompete China in key technology areas. Click for more ➡️

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  10. Jun 8

    It is vital that the United States maintain our leadership in space. The American Space Commerce Act would help us maintain our advantage by supporting investments in our domestic space industry.

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  11. Jun 8

    Today is ! I look forward to continuing efforts to modernize federal fishing policies on the Gulf Coast and supporting our fishermen through legislation such as the Modern Fish Act and the Maritime SAFE Act!

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  12. Jun 8

    It’s a great day to be a Mississippi sports fan! Two Mississippi teams, & , have advanced to the Super Regionals! And hats off to . Congratulations on another great season!

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  13. Jun 8

    The Biden Budget Plan falls short of our ’s needs, and China will take notice. The U.S. needs to show it is serious about building up our fleet.

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  14. Jun 8

    Today I spoke to this year’s Cherry Blossom Princess for Mississippi, Ms. Alivia Roberts. It is clear she is an accomplished young lady who will represent Mississippi well in @NCSStweet’s program in Washington, D.C.

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  15. Jun 8

    The needs more ships, and our nation’s shipbuilding plan should reflect that need.

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  16. Jun 8

    The yesterday approved a historic treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first FDA-approved drug that could potentially slow the progression of the disease, providing a greater quality of life to patients with Alzheimer’s.

    On behalf of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, we welcome and celebrate today’s historic FDA approval of aducanumab. This approval is a victory for people living with Alzheimer’s and their families. Read our statement:
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  17. Jun 8

    China’s navy outnumbers the by 60 ships. The CCP has prioritized growth to be able to take back Taiwan and compete with the U.S. on the global stage. The cannot stand back and allow this blatant coercion.

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  18. Jun 8

    I look forward to considering the recommendations included in this report and providing the U.S. Capitol Police the tools they need to continue keeping our Capitol safe for visitors, staff, and lawmakers alike.

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  19. Jun 8

    As a direct consequence of this lawless invasion, seven people, including three law enforcement officers, lost their lives and hundreds more were injured.

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  20. Jun 8

    Today's report from and details what many have known all along. A series of preventable intelligence and security failures allowed rioters to break into the U.S. Capitol building in an attempt to disrupt a Joint Session of Congress.

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