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This evening, the Senate passed legislation that includes full-year funding for five important Appropriations bills. These bills will support our national security interests through investments in our U.S. military service; strengthen court security and invest in oversight of federal programs; support lifesaving biomedical research; modernize our nation’s outdated air...

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Tonight, the Senate passed three more FY26 appropriations bills with a strong bipartisan vote of 82-15. This fiscally responsible package includes the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development; and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bills. These bills contain important provisions to support state and local law enforcement, scientific research, economic development, national security, and our coastal communities. After months of bipartisan, bicameral negotiations, and following the House’s overwhelming approval of 397–28, these bills reflect input from members on both sides of the aisle and both chambers of Congress. Their becoming law shows that we as a Congress can come together in a bipartisan way and deliver true results for the people we are honored to represent.
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Tonight, the Senate passed three more FY26 appropriations bills with a strong bipartisan vote of 82-15. This fiscally responsible package includes the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development; and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bills. These bills contain important provisions to support state and local law enforcement, scientific research, economic development, national security, and our coastal communities. After months of bipartisan, bicameral negotiations, and following the House’s overwhelming approval of 397–28, these bills reflect input from members on both sides of the aisle and both chambers of Congress. Their becoming law shows that we as a Congress can come together in a bipartisan way and deliver true results for the people we are honored to represent.

Sen. Susan Collins

27,358 views • 7 months ago

Tonight, we finally put an end to the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history, which has caused completely unnecessary harm to so many families in Maine and across the country, as well as to our national and economic security. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and with members of the House of Representatives and Administration to resolve the stalemate before America’s dedicated public servants missed yet another paycheck. I am pleased that under our legislation, all federal employees, including members of our military and Coast Guard, Capitol Police officers, Border Patrol agents, TSA screeners, and air traffic controllers will receive their back wages. Since the beginning of the shutdown, I have been pushing for the three appropriations bills that previously passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support to be attached to a continuing resolution to reopen government. These bills include important funding that will support our veterans, troops, farmers, and rural communities, and provide full-year funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
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Tonight, we finally put an end to the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history, which has caused completely unnecessary harm to so many families in Maine and across the country, as well as to our national and economic security. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and with members of the House of Representatives and Administration to resolve the stalemate before America’s dedicated public servants missed yet another paycheck. I am pleased that under our legislation, all federal employees, including members of our military and Coast Guard, Capitol Police officers, Border Patrol agents, TSA screeners, and air traffic controllers will receive their back wages. Since the beginning of the shutdown, I have been pushing for the three appropriations bills that previously passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support to be attached to a continuing resolution to reopen government. These bills include important funding that will support our veterans, troops, farmers, and rural communities, and provide full-year funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Sen. Susan Collins

79,082 views • 9 months ago

The Department of Homeland Security was created in the aftermath of September 11th and was created to ensure a coordinated effort for protecting our homeland. The time for politics is over. This is about our national security. Everyone needs to vote in favor of funding our government and the Department of Homeland Security to ensure they have all of the resources necessary to protect the homeland.
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The Department of Homeland Security was created in the aftermath of September 11th and was created to ensure a coordinated effort for protecting our homeland. The time for politics is over. This is about our national security. Everyone needs to vote in favor of funding our government and the Department of Homeland Security to ensure they have all of the resources necessary to protect the homeland.

Mike Lawler

16,402 views • 5 months ago

Tonight, the Senate took an important step toward reopening the government. This continuing resolution will reopen government immediately, extend funding through January 30th, and provide back pay to all federal workers. This measure also includes three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, including Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch. This three-bill package, which originally passed the Senate on August 1st with overwhelming bipartisan support, will support our veterans, troops, farmers, and rural communities. This package will also provide full-year funding for SNAP and WIC. We must not delay any longer.
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Tonight, the Senate took an important step toward reopening the government. This continuing resolution will reopen government immediately, extend funding through January 30th, and provide back pay to all federal workers. This measure also includes three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, including Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch. This three-bill package, which originally passed the Senate on August 1st with overwhelming bipartisan support, will support our veterans, troops, farmers, and rural communities. This package will also provide full-year funding for SNAP and WIC. We must not delay any longer.

Sen. Susan Collins

107,326 views • 9 months ago

I thank Sweden for all its support for Ukraine – for our people and for our defense. Sweden is absolutely committed to protecting life, and we value this immensely. Today, we have a new support package for Ukraine, and the most important element of it is the Swedish Gripen fighter jets, which will strengthen our air force. Overall, this year, next year, and our future cooperation are all about building Ukraine’s fleet of Swedish Gripens. This will help us guarantee the security of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Today, the Ulf Kristersson and I also discussed the details of our cooperation across all other areas. I briefed him on the situation in Ukraine – on the battlefield and in our defense against Russian strikes. We need our own European antiballistic capabilities in sufficient quantity and with sufficient strength. We will work on this, including within the NB8 format – one of our most effective formats, bringing together Ukraine, the Nordic countries, and the Baltic states. I am also grateful to Sweden for all the sanctions steps – everything that limits Russia’s capacity for aggression.
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I thank Sweden for all its support for Ukraine – for our people and for our defense. Sweden is absolutely committed to protecting life, and we value this immensely. Today, we have a new support package for Ukraine, and the most important element of it is the Swedish Gripen fighter jets, which will strengthen our air force. Overall, this year, next year, and our future cooperation are all about building Ukraine’s fleet of Swedish Gripens. This will help us guarantee the security of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Today, the Ulf Kristersson and I also discussed the details of our cooperation across all other areas. I briefed him on the situation in Ukraine – on the battlefield and in our defense against Russian strikes. We need our own European antiballistic capabilities in sufficient quantity and with sufficient strength. We will work on this, including within the NB8 format – one of our most effective formats, bringing together Ukraine, the Nordic countries, and the Baltic states. I am also grateful to Sweden for all the sanctions steps – everything that limits Russia’s capacity for aggression.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

150,392 views • 2 months ago

SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON: "Earlier today, we extended a good-faith offer to negotiate funding for these critical agencies. Unfortunately, it has become clear that Democrats in both the House and Senate do not support border security or immigration enforcement. Their positions, both in word and action, indicate a desire to defund these essential government functions. We also passed the FISA reauthorization to ensure our intelligence community has the tools needed to combat terrorism and protect the homeland. We now urge the Senate to pass this legislation as quickly as possible. Despite our narrow majority, House Republicans continue to deliver results for the American people and will keep doing so for the remainder of the year."
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SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON: "Earlier today, we extended a good-faith offer to negotiate funding for these critical agencies. Unfortunately, it has become clear that Democrats in both the House and Senate do not support border security or immigration enforcement. Their positions, both in word and action, indicate a desire to defund these essential government functions. We also passed the FISA reauthorization to ensure our intelligence community has the tools needed to combat terrorism and protect the homeland. We now urge the Senate to pass this legislation as quickly as possible. Despite our narrow majority, House Republicans continue to deliver results for the American people and will keep doing so for the remainder of the year."

Gunther Eagleman™

14,061 views • 3 months ago

Tonight on the Senate floor, I urged my colleagues to support the bipartisan continuing resolution I worked with members of both parties to craft as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. After three unnecessary lapses in funding during the fiscal year 2026 cycle, putting the possibility of yet another harmful government shutdown off the table should be a priority for each and every one of us. This straightforward measure would keep the government funded through December 11, protect vital programs and services, and give Congress additional time to continue our work on bipartisan appropriations bills. We cannot allow another damaging shutdown to disrupt the lives of federal workers and the Americans who depend on their work.
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Tonight on the Senate floor, I urged my colleagues to support the bipartisan continuing resolution I worked with members of both parties to craft as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. After three unnecessary lapses in funding during the fiscal year 2026 cycle, putting the possibility of yet another harmful government shutdown off the table should be a priority for each and every one of us. This straightforward measure would keep the government funded through December 11, protect vital programs and services, and give Congress additional time to continue our work on bipartisan appropriations bills. We cannot allow another damaging shutdown to disrupt the lives of federal workers and the Americans who depend on their work.

Sen. Susan Collins

54,206 views • 16 days ago

As always, a good and productive meeting with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre. We discussed in detail our cooperation in the production and use of drones. Our experience is already being used in the Middle East and the Gulf. We are improving defense against “shahed” drones, and we believe this should also be done in Europe. Today, for this purpose, we initiated a Drone Deal with Norway and signed a Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defense and Security Cooperation. Now our teams will work out the details. We also focused on our joint production projects and cooperation priorities for this year, and not only in defense. We continue to work together with partners to strengthen our countries. I personally thank Jonas, Norway, and all Norwegians for their military and energy support for Ukraine, for strengthening our air defense, and for their readiness to continue support for the PURL initiative. We feel your support and are sincerely grateful for it.
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As always, a good and productive meeting with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre. We discussed in detail our cooperation in the production and use of drones. Our experience is already being used in the Middle East and the Gulf. We are improving defense against “shahed” drones, and we believe this should also be done in Europe. Today, for this purpose, we initiated a Drone Deal with Norway and signed a Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defense and Security Cooperation. Now our teams will work out the details. We also focused on our joint production projects and cooperation priorities for this year, and not only in defense. We continue to work together with partners to strengthen our countries. I personally thank Jonas, Norway, and all Norwegians for their military and energy support for Ukraine, for strengthening our air defense, and for their readiness to continue support for the PURL initiative. We feel your support and are sincerely grateful for it.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

218,220 views • 4 months ago

Today, there has been a lot of international work. Our teams are working with the United States as we prepare for negotiations this Friday. The agreement with the U.S. The support of our country and people. Peace and security guarantees are the key to ensuring that Russia can no longer destroy the lives of other nations. I will meet with President Donald J. Trump. For me and for all of us in the world, it’s important that U.S. support is not stopped. Strength is needed on the path to peace. I am grateful to all the partners who continue to support us, and to all our people who believe in Ukraine.
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Today, there has been a lot of international work. Our teams are working with the United States as we prepare for negotiations this Friday. The agreement with the U.S. The support of our country and people. Peace and security guarantees are the key to ensuring that Russia can no longer destroy the lives of other nations. I will meet with President Donald J. Trump. For me and for all of us in the world, it’s important that U.S. support is not stopped. Strength is needed on the path to peace. I am grateful to all the partners who continue to support us, and to all our people who believe in Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

1,206,792 views • 1 year ago

This is truly a historic day for cooperation between Ukraine and Sweden. Today, there is a new support package from Sweden, and this support opens up a new level for us in saving the lives of our people – in protecting our cities and communities. This package, worth $2.7 billion, includes various elements to make us stronger. In particular, it includes funding for drone production – almost $400 million. But most importantly – the Gripens. Swedish fighter jets that will definitely strengthen our air fleet and our air defense. More than $2 billion in support from this package is specifically for the aircraft. We expect to receive the first capabilities – the first Gripens – within the next ten months. For our part, we will do everything possible to make it happen. Importantly, these aircraft will come with the weapons package, which will also help protect us against Russian guided aerial bombs. We are talking a squadron of Gripens for Ukraine, and it is extremely significant support for us. Thank you, Ulf Kristersson, to you, your entire team, and all of Sweden for these undoubtedly strong steps. From a joint press conference with Ulf Kristersson. (1/3)
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This is truly a historic day for cooperation between Ukraine and Sweden. Today, there is a new support package from Sweden, and this support opens up a new level for us in saving the lives of our people – in protecting our cities and communities. This package, worth $2.7 billion, includes various elements to make us stronger. In particular, it includes funding for drone production – almost $400 million. But most importantly – the Gripens. Swedish fighter jets that will definitely strengthen our air fleet and our air defense. More than $2 billion in support from this package is specifically for the aircraft. We expect to receive the first capabilities – the first Gripens – within the next ten months. For our part, we will do everything possible to make it happen. Importantly, these aircraft will come with the weapons package, which will also help protect us against Russian guided aerial bombs. We are talking a squadron of Gripens for Ukraine, and it is extremely significant support for us. Thank you, Ulf Kristersson, to you, your entire team, and all of Sweden for these undoubtedly strong steps. From a joint press conference with Ulf Kristersson. (1/3)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

90,488 views • 2 months ago

✈️🇺🇸 This #NationalATCDay, we recognize the FAA's dedicated air traffic controllers who work around the clock to protect our nation's skies. We continue to build the controller workforce and modernize the system for a new era of flight. U.S. Department of Transportation
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✈️🇺🇸 This #NationalATCDay, we recognize the FAA's dedicated air traffic controllers who work around the clock to protect our nation's skies. We continue to build the controller workforce and modernize the system for a new era of flight. U.S. Department of Transportation

The FAA ✈️

19,366 views • 1 month ago

We are reversing decades of controller staffing declines in record time! We just surpassed our hiring goal of 2,000 controllers for year 1 and that number is only going to go up🛫 The American people are counting on us to address this shortage and keep our skies safe. U.S. Department of Transportation & The FAA ✈️ will deliver🇺🇸
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We are reversing decades of controller staffing declines in record time! We just surpassed our hiring goal of 2,000 controllers for year 1 and that number is only going to go up🛫 The American people are counting on us to address this shortage and keep our skies safe. U.S. Department of Transportation & The FAA ✈️ will deliver🇺🇸

Secretary Sean Duffy

106,289 views • 11 months ago

I met with a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Congress. I told them that I plan to personally present Ukraine’s plan for victory to President Biden and the presidential candidates from both the Republican and Democratic parties in the near future. We deeply appreciate the support of the President and the U.S. Congress from the very beginning of this war. We are grateful for the passage of a very important bill in Congress, and I hope that all this will be delivered to Ukraine as soon as possible to strengthen our army. 🇺🇦🇺🇸
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I met with a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Congress. I told them that I plan to personally present Ukraine’s plan for victory to President Biden and the presidential candidates from both the Republican and Democratic parties in the near future. We deeply appreciate the support of the President and the U.S. Congress from the very beginning of this war. We are grateful for the passage of a very important bill in Congress, and I hope that all this will be delivered to Ukraine as soon as possible to strengthen our army. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

401,686 views • 1 year ago

Shuler: When our federal workers can’t stand up for themselves, are we better off? No. When this administration puts at risk our clean water, the safety of our food, our veterans—our heroes who can’t get the care they need because the federal workforce is being hollowed out—we are not better off. That hurts all of us. It hurts every community. We have a chance right now to do something incredibly powerful—to actually come together and say: let’s protect those who protect us. And I couldn’t be prouder of our workers, of our local labor leaders who have already mobilized in their communities and contacted their elected officials to help them understand how important this legislation is. To every member of Congress, I say: come be a part of this massive bipartisan win. Help us get this done together—and show that government can deliver common sense. Let’s restore these rights to working people. Let’s do something that the vast majority of Americans support in every community. And let’s start showing a new path forward—where we work together to deliver for the people.
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Shuler: When our federal workers can’t stand up for themselves, are we better off? No. When this administration puts at risk our clean water, the safety of our food, our veterans—our heroes who can’t get the care they need because the federal workforce is being hollowed out—we are not better off. That hurts all of us. It hurts every community. We have a chance right now to do something incredibly powerful—to actually come together and say: let’s protect those who protect us. And I couldn’t be prouder of our workers, of our local labor leaders who have already mobilized in their communities and contacted their elected officials to help them understand how important this legislation is. To every member of Congress, I say: come be a part of this massive bipartisan win. Help us get this done together—and show that government can deliver common sense. Let’s restore these rights to working people. Let’s do something that the vast majority of Americans support in every community. And let’s start showing a new path forward—where we work together to deliver for the people.

Acyn

62,906 views • 1 year ago

I held a meeting with German Foreign Minister @ABaerbock. We discussed further support for our state, the path to a dignified peace, and the development of security guarantee formats. Germany is a leader in Europe in the scale of assistance provided to Ukraine — from financial aid and weapons to strengthening our air defense. This includes 6 IRIS-T systems, 3 Patriot systems, and Gepard anti-aircraft guns. All this support has saved thousands of lives. We are grateful to the Bundestag for the decision to provide an additional 3 billion euros to Ukraine. In total, German support this year will amount to 7 billion euros. We are grateful that German support for Ukraine remains unwavering and stable. We thank Germany, its Government, and all the German people for their significant assistance.
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I held a meeting with German Foreign Minister @ABaerbock. We discussed further support for our state, the path to a dignified peace, and the development of security guarantee formats. Germany is a leader in Europe in the scale of assistance provided to Ukraine — from financial aid and weapons to strengthening our air defense. This includes 6 IRIS-T systems, 3 Patriot systems, and Gepard anti-aircraft guns. All this support has saved thousands of lives. We are grateful to the Bundestag for the decision to provide an additional 3 billion euros to Ukraine. In total, German support this year will amount to 7 billion euros. We are grateful that German support for Ukraine remains unwavering and stable. We thank Germany, its Government, and all the German people for their significant assistance.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

357,319 views • 1 year ago

Diaz-Balart: The 3.3 billion in foreign military financing for Israel included in this bill supports our national security interests overseas. You see the same terrorists and terrorist entities that threaten Israel also threaten the United States. This is about fulfilling our commitment to one of our closest and most important allies that we have. And we made that commitment because it makes the American people—our country stronger
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Diaz-Balart: The 3.3 billion in foreign military financing for Israel included in this bill supports our national security interests overseas. You see the same terrorists and terrorist entities that threaten Israel also threaten the United States. This is about fulfilling our commitment to one of our closest and most important allies that we have. And we made that commitment because it makes the American people—our country stronger

Acyn

28,873 views • 1 month ago

BREAKING: DNI Tulsi Gabbard announces all Afghan nationals let in under Biden are being revetted. “Through our National Counterterrorism Center, we are going through and working with our partners in the FBI and Department of Homeland Security in going and actually revetting every single one of these individuals.” “We've got to realize of what's happening here within the context of the greater threat that we we face. We know that Al-Qaeda and ISIS continue to actively plot attacks against our homeland. And so when you look at the spread of the radical Islamist ideology and the propagation of it, you look at active plots and they're looking for people who can carry out those plots.” “This is why we are so intently focused on this threat that remains the greatest near and long-term threat, not only to the safety and security of the American people, but to the foundational freedoms that exist within our Constitution and Western civilization.”
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BREAKING: DNI Tulsi Gabbard announces all Afghan nationals let in under Biden are being revetted. “Through our National Counterterrorism Center, we are going through and working with our partners in the FBI and Department of Homeland Security in going and actually revetting every single one of these individuals.” “We've got to realize of what's happening here within the context of the greater threat that we we face. We know that Al-Qaeda and ISIS continue to actively plot attacks against our homeland. And so when you look at the spread of the radical Islamist ideology and the propagation of it, you look at active plots and they're looking for people who can carry out those plots.” “This is why we are so intently focused on this threat that remains the greatest near and long-term threat, not only to the safety and security of the American people, but to the foundational freedoms that exist within our Constitution and Western civilization.”

Benny Johnson

79,868 views • 8 months ago

We have a January 30 deadline to fund the government and avoid another shutdown. We’ve already passed one package of three appropriations bills that was signed into law in November, and now we need to finish our work.
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We have a January 30 deadline to fund the government and avoid another shutdown. We’ve already passed one package of three appropriations bills that was signed into law in November, and now we need to finish our work.

Leader John Thune

194,762 views • 7 months ago