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Serving the people of Illinois. Democratic Whip and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee @JudiciaryDems.

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Here’s the bottom line: Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden by 7 million votes. Nothing Trump says tonight can change that basic reality.

Here’s the bottom line: Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden by 7 million votes. Nothing Trump says tonight can change that basic reality.

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Chicago sent a message loud and clear: the American people stand behind the Ukrainians who are fighting for our values.

Chicago sent a message loud and clear: the American people stand behind the Ukrainians who are fighting for our values.

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Elon Musk has made it clear that he thinks Social Security is a “Ponzi scheme” relied upon by “parasites.” It’s clear now that he and President Trump are trying to take away the money YOU earned.

Elon Musk has made it clear that he thinks Social Security is a “Ponzi scheme” relied upon by “parasites.” It’s clear now that he and President Trump are trying to take away the money YOU earned.

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The SAVE America Act would make it harder for millions of Americans, including married women, seniors, and veterans to vote. That is an affront to our democracy, and I will be voting no.

The SAVE America Act would make it harder for millions of Americans, including married women, seniors, and veterans to vote. That is an affront to our democracy, and I will be voting no.

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Chicago is saying NO to wannabe dictators. No kings.

Chicago is saying NO to wannabe dictators. No kings.

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President Trump’s endgame is clear. He wants to rig our elections to ensure Republicans never lose again.

President Trump’s endgame is clear. He wants to rig our elections to ensure Republicans never lose again.

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Deporting undocumented farmworkers would be detrimental to our farmers and would increase the price of groceries for American families.

Deporting undocumented farmworkers would be detrimental to our farmers and would increase the price of groceries for American families.

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Men and women in uniform swore an oath to protect and uphold the Constitution. The SAVE America Act would mean these service members would no longer be able to show just their military ID to register to vote.

Men and women in uniform swore an oath to protect and uphold the Constitution. The SAVE America Act would mean these service members would no longer be able to show just their military ID to register to vote.

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The American people know what they saw in Minneapolis. ICE and DHS are terrorizing communities, ripping apart families, and killing Americans. We must rewrite the DHS bill to address these well-documented abuses. Anything less is a non-starter.

The American people know what they saw in Minneapolis. ICE and DHS are terrorizing communities, ripping apart families, and killing Americans. We must rewrite the DHS bill to address these well-documented abuses. Anything less is a non-starter.

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Cryptocurrency is a notoriously risky asset that is vulnerable to financial crashes. But Senate Republicans voted down my amendment that would have prevented American taxpayers from being on the hook to pay for a crypto bailout.

Cryptocurrency is a notoriously risky asset that is vulnerable to financial crashes. But Senate Republicans voted down my amendment that would have prevented American taxpayers from being on the hook to pay for a crypto bailout.

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Immigration is not only our history but our future. We need an orderly, humane, and legal pathway to citizenship that makes sense for immigrants and Americans. I hope to work on a bipartisan basis to achieve this.

Immigration is not only our history but our future. We need an orderly, humane, and legal pathway to citizenship that makes sense for immigrants and Americans. I hope to work on a bipartisan basis to achieve this.

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If President Trump cannot admit he lost in 2020, how can we expect him to honor the results of the upcoming midterm elections? His refusal to accept basic reality endangers our democracy.
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If President Trump cannot admit he lost in 2020, how can we expect him to honor the results of the upcoming midterm elections? His refusal to accept basic reality endangers our democracy.

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It is already illegal and incredibly uncommon for noncitizens to vote in our elections, so why are Republicans still pushing the SAVE America Act? Because they have a historically unpopular president, and the only way they think they can win is by suppressing the vote.
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It is already illegal and incredibly uncommon for noncitizens to vote in our elections, so why are Republicans still pushing the SAVE America Act? Because they have a historically unpopular president, and the only way they think they can win is by suppressing the vote.

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280,490 views • 21 days ago

When Secretary Hegseth came before the Senate today, I demanded he give me real answers on the cost of Trump’s war with Iran. As this war drags on into its 5th month, it’s becoming increasingly clear this Administration has no idea on how to bring it to a conclusion.
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When Secretary Hegseth came before the Senate today, I demanded he give me real answers on the cost of Trump’s war with Iran. As this war drags on into its 5th month, it’s becoming increasingly clear this Administration has no idea on how to bring it to a conclusion.

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20,368 views • 1 day ago

While Russia bombs Ukraine and kills civilians, President Trump is bizarrelysending a delegation to a conference in Russia to discuss economic development. I challenged Secretary Rubio today to explain why we would send any U.S. official to a such an event designed to prop up Putin's war machine.
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While Russia bombs Ukraine and kills civilians, President Trump is bizarrelysending a delegation to a conference in Russia to discuss economic development. I challenged Secretary Rubio today to explain why we would send any U.S. official to a such an event designed to prop up Putin's war machine.

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560,083 views • 1 month ago

No member of the Senate would vote for Todd Blanche after meeting with the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. Todd Blanche has completely ignored them. His baloney excuses are denying justice for these victims.
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No member of the Senate would vote for Todd Blanche after meeting with the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. Todd Blanche has completely ignored them. His baloney excuses are denying justice for these victims.

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57,281 views • 6 days ago

Lindsey Graham and I were adversaries on many issues and nominees, but we were trusted friends. His word was good. And I made sure mine was, too. I just paid tribute to him, his family, and the long partnership we had on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Lindsey Graham and I were adversaries on many issues and nominees, but we were trusted friends. His word was good. And I made sure mine was, too. I just paid tribute to him, his family, and the long partnership we had on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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73,084 views • 8 days ago

Just one week after tobacco giant Reynolds donated $5 million to MAGA Inc. and dined with Trump at his golf club, President Trump directed FDA to authorize the sale of flavored vapes. This corruption is poisoning our kids and unleashing a new wave of addiction on America.
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Just one week after tobacco giant Reynolds donated $5 million to MAGA Inc. and dined with Trump at his golf club, President Trump directed FDA to authorize the sale of flavored vapes. This corruption is poisoning our kids and unleashing a new wave of addiction on America.

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475,969 views • 1 month ago

The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator. But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch. So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.
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The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator. But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch. So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.

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3,153,765 views • 1 year ago

Senate Democrats have come to the Senate floor to fund FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard nine separate times. Republicans blocked each attempt because they wanted more money for mass deportations.
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Senate Democrats have come to the Senate floor to fund FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard nine separate times. Republicans blocked each attempt because they wanted more money for mass deportations.

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408,985 views • 4 months ago

70 million Americans, including 2 million Illinoisans, rely on Social Security. But absent action, their monthly benefits will be cut by $450 in just six years. We cannot allow that to happen. Today, I introduced the PROMISE Act, a bipartisan measure that would finally begin the process to save Social Security and protect a critical American lifeline.
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70 million Americans, including 2 million Illinoisans, rely on Social Security. But absent action, their monthly benefits will be cut by $450 in just six years. We cannot allow that to happen. Today, I introduced the PROMISE Act, a bipartisan measure that would finally begin the process to save Social Security and protect a critical American lifeline.

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28,099 views • 8 days ago

My mom’s naturalization certificate sits on the credenza behind my desk in the Capitol, so anyone who walks into my office knows that I am proud to be the son of an immigrant.
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My mom’s naturalization certificate sits on the credenza behind my desk in the Capitol, so anyone who walks into my office knows that I am proud to be the son of an immigrant.

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153,297 views • 1 month ago

My mom immigrated to America when she was two. I’m proud to be the son of an immigrant. The thought of taking something as precious as citizenship away from her because of “political views” isn’t right. And it’s not the America she was trying to be a part of.
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My mom immigrated to America when she was two. I’m proud to be the son of an immigrant. The thought of taking something as precious as citizenship away from her because of “political views” isn’t right. And it’s not the America she was trying to be a part of.

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115,701 views • 1 month ago

I brought a pocket Constitution to the Senate floor to give Congressional Republicans a civics lesson. Only Congress, not the President, has the power to declare war.
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I brought a pocket Constitution to the Senate floor to give Congressional Republicans a civics lesson. Only Congress, not the President, has the power to declare war.

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217,551 views • 4 months ago

Russia’s war in Ukraine has now lasted longer than WWI. Instead of appeasing Russia by sending an official U.S. delegation to Putin’s sanction evasion conference, Trump should back our Ukrainian allies in their fight for freedom.
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Russia’s war in Ukraine has now lasted longer than WWI. Instead of appeasing Russia by sending an official U.S. delegation to Putin’s sanction evasion conference, Trump should back our Ukrainian allies in their fight for freedom.

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53,550 views • 1 month ago

I asked then-Judge John Roberts about executive power during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing. He said: “No man is above the law, not the President and not the Congress.” That’s exactly why the Supreme Court’s Donald Trump immunity decision is wrongly-decided.
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I asked then-Judge John Roberts about executive power during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing. He said: “No man is above the law, not the President and not the Congress.” That’s exactly why the Supreme Court’s Donald Trump immunity decision is wrongly-decided.

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762,820 views • 1 year ago

The President claims that the SAVE America Act is necessary to stop the scourge of noncitizen voting. So I looked at the data. The Bipartisan Policy Center analyzed the conservative Heritage Foundation’s Election Fraud Database and found only 77 cases of noncitizens successfully casting ballots in American elections over 24 years.
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The President claims that the SAVE America Act is necessary to stop the scourge of noncitizen voting. So I looked at the data. The Bipartisan Policy Center analyzed the conservative Heritage Foundation’s Election Fraud Database and found only 77 cases of noncitizens successfully casting ballots in American elections over 24 years.

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136,244 views • 4 months ago

Kash Patel could never be the qualified, diligent, and stable FBI Director that Robert Mueller was. I won’t let Director Mueller’s memory be tainted by a vengeful President and his loyalist lackey.
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Kash Patel could never be the qualified, diligent, and stable FBI Director that Robert Mueller was. I won’t let Director Mueller’s memory be tainted by a vengeful President and his loyalist lackey.

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117,981 views • 3 months ago

President Trump is laying the groundwork to steal the next election. Using our military to intimidate citizens is moving us towards authoritarianism—including rigging elections. Whether it’s Portland or Chicago, we have to fight back. Keep at it, Senator Jeff Merkley.
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President Trump is laying the groundwork to steal the next election. Using our military to intimidate citizens is moving us towards authoritarianism—including rigging elections. Whether it’s Portland or Chicago, we have to fight back. Keep at it, Senator Jeff Merkley.

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240,620 views • 9 months ago

This Trump judicial pick volunteered to preside over immigration cases in Minnesota and rubberstamped a mass deportation agenda. Operation Metro Surge was massively unpopular and resulted in the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Daniel Traynor shouldn’t be confirmed.
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This Trump judicial pick volunteered to preside over immigration cases in Minnesota and rubberstamped a mass deportation agenda. Operation Metro Surge was massively unpopular and resulted in the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Daniel Traynor shouldn’t be confirmed.

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43,815 views • 1 month ago

On my way home from the NATO summit, I stopped in Budapest, Hungary, to meet with leaders of its new government after Viktor Orbán’s loss in April. I’m encouraged by Hungary’s decision to play a more constructive role in European security, including standing with Ukraine, and I look forward to deeper cooperation between our two countries on issues of transatlantic defense.
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On my way home from the NATO summit, I stopped in Budapest, Hungary, to meet with leaders of its new government after Viktor Orbán’s loss in April. I’m encouraged by Hungary’s decision to play a more constructive role in European security, including standing with Ukraine, and I look forward to deeper cooperation between our two countries on issues of transatlantic defense.

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15,960 views • 13 days ago