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On my 1 year anniversary in the Senate, I reflect on what it means to be both a caregiver and a United States Senator.
As I begin my own personal caregiving journey, I promise to fight for the care this country deserves, as I would for my own loved ones.
As I begin my own personal caregiving journey, I promise to fight for the care this country deserves, as I would for my own loved ones.
Building a Care Movement to Deliver Relief for American Families | Senator Kim’s Maiden Speech
YouTube video by Senator Andy Kim
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December 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
On my 1 year anniversary in the Senate, I reflect on what it means to be both a caregiver and a United States Senator.
As I begin my own personal caregiving journey, I promise to fight for the care this country deserves, as I would for my own loved ones.
As I begin my own personal caregiving journey, I promise to fight for the care this country deserves, as I would for my own loved ones.
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This isn't "putting farmers first" — it's a bandaid on a problem he created.
Farmers don't want a bail out, they want to sell their crops. bit.ly/3YheCyt
Farmers don't want a bail out, they want to sell their crops. bit.ly/3YheCyt
Trump Plans $12 Billion Bailout to Aid Farmers Hit by Tariffs
The federal aid comes after China boycotted American farm products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This isn't "putting farmers first" — it's a bandaid on a problem he created.
Farmers don't want a bail out, they want to sell their crops. bit.ly/3YheCyt
Farmers don't want a bail out, they want to sell their crops. bit.ly/3YheCyt
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NEW: Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) calls for an investigation into the Trump administration's "repeated, blatant" abuse of power to achieve partisan redistricting goals, alleging it violates federal law. This renewed demand comes after his first request rendered no updates.
Trump’s 'Repeated, Blatant' Hatch Act Violations Over Gerrymandering Must Be Investigated, Sen. Padilla Demands
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
NEW: Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) calls for an investigation into the Trump administration's "repeated, blatant" abuse of power to achieve partisan redistricting goals, alleging it violates federal law. This renewed demand comes after his first request rendered no updates.
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His assignment is to destroy the United States
November 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
His assignment is to destroy the United States
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This is enough money to feed 137,000 children for a year with SNAP, by the way.
December 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This is enough money to feed 137,000 children for a year with SNAP, by the way.
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Host: Trump's tariffs are not helping farmers, and they're not directly paying for the bailout either. That's coming from a program that Congress appropriates every year. It's obviously ironic given the reason these farmers need this federal assistance is because of Trump's trade policies.
December 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Host: Trump's tariffs are not helping farmers, and they're not directly paying for the bailout either. That's coming from a program that Congress appropriates every year. It's obviously ironic given the reason these farmers need this federal assistance is because of Trump's trade policies.
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BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump administration to demand they release the secret memo they claim justifies their illegal strikes on civilians at sea.
Transparency must come immediately — while there’s still an opportunity to stop this cruel and unconstitutional bombing campaign.
Transparency must come immediately — while there’s still an opportunity to stop this cruel and unconstitutional bombing campaign.
December 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump administration to demand they release the secret memo they claim justifies their illegal strikes on civilians at sea.
Transparency must come immediately — while there’s still an opportunity to stop this cruel and unconstitutional bombing campaign.
Transparency must come immediately — while there’s still an opportunity to stop this cruel and unconstitutional bombing campaign.
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Trump is going old-school Iraq war with his Venezuela tactics, so Jon is going old-school Daily Show, too
December 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Trump is going old-school Iraq war with his Venezuela tactics, so Jon is going old-school Daily Show, too
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Evidence that Trump's tariffs are hurting farmers
December 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Evidence that Trump's tariffs are hurting farmers
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Host: In 1993, Trump signed a mortgage for a home in Florida, pledging that it would be his principal residence. Just seven weeks later, he got another mortgage, attesting that it too would be his principal residence. This sounds like the standard Trump has used to go after his political enemies
December 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Host: In 1993, Trump signed a mortgage for a home in Florida, pledging that it would be his principal residence. Just seven weeks later, he got another mortgage, attesting that it too would be his principal residence. This sounds like the standard Trump has used to go after his political enemies
There is no way to reframe this, tariffs hurt Americans.
You can throw money at it but the problem isn’t the money is was the trusted relationships we had selling and trading with other countries.
You can throw money at it but the problem isn’t the money is was the trusted relationships we had selling and trading with other countries.
Arkansas farmer: It's a far cry from what we need. Just the loss in corn this year was over $16 billion. The loss in soybeans is around $11 billion. Cotton and rice are even bigger losses than that. $12 billion is not going to make up for this one year.
December 8, 2025 at 10:58 PM
There is no way to reframe this, tariffs hurt Americans.
You can throw money at it but the problem isn’t the money is was the trusted relationships we had selling and trading with other countries.
You can throw money at it but the problem isn’t the money is was the trusted relationships we had selling and trading with other countries.
“Donald Trump did this to us”
I don’t think they knew voting for him would impact them so deeply
I don’t think they knew voting for him would impact them so deeply
Farmer: Farmers are not asking for a bailout. Donald Trump did this to us. We are hurting right now. We are the collateral damage
December 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
“Donald Trump did this to us”
I don’t think they knew voting for him would impact them so deeply
I don’t think they knew voting for him would impact them so deeply
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett has filed to run for US Senate from Texas in 2026, according to a list posted by the state Democratic Party, entering the race on the same day that a potential rival, Colin Allred, ended his bid. https://cnn.it/3MnrkZX
December 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has filed to run for US Senate from Texas in 2026, according to a list posted by the state Democratic Party, entering the race on the same day that a potential rival, Colin Allred, ended his bid. https://cnn.it/3MnrkZX
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Reminder: There are 11 days till Trump has to release the Epstein files.
December 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Reminder: There are 11 days till Trump has to release the Epstein files.
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Make America Healthy Again my ass.
December 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Make America Healthy Again my ass.
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MN soybean farmer: Nobody likes a bailout. It's a short term Band-Aid. We need long term fixes.
December 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
MN soybean farmer: Nobody likes a bailout. It's a short term Band-Aid. We need long term fixes.
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Arkansas soybean farmer on bailouts:
I want trade, not aid. I need a place to sell this stuff. I can work hard enough and make a product. They've painted us in a corner with this China deal and China not buying soybeans. They've tore a market in half.
I want trade, not aid. I need a place to sell this stuff. I can work hard enough and make a product. They've painted us in a corner with this China deal and China not buying soybeans. They've tore a market in half.
December 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Arkansas soybean farmer on bailouts:
I want trade, not aid. I need a place to sell this stuff. I can work hard enough and make a product. They've painted us in a corner with this China deal and China not buying soybeans. They've tore a market in half.
I want trade, not aid. I need a place to sell this stuff. I can work hard enough and make a product. They've painted us in a corner with this China deal and China not buying soybeans. They've tore a market in half.
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"The woman, a U.S. citizen who was born in Edina Minnesota, was zip-tied when she was detained near Nicollet Mall..."
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December 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"The woman, a U.S. citizen who was born in Edina Minnesota, was zip-tied when she was detained near Nicollet Mall..."
www.fox9.com/news/u-s-cit...
www.fox9.com/news/u-s-cit...
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"After her hearing ended, three-year-old Lucy cuddled her teddy bear as she walked back from the lawyer’s table and took a seat.
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"After her hearing ended, three-year-old Lucy cuddled her teddy bear as she walked back from the lawyer’s table and took a seat.
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
coppercourier.com/2025/12/05/c...
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
coppercourier.com/2025/12/05/c...
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Former CFPB Director: Sean Duffy just dropped a fine against Southwest because of some political connection. If I'm a consumer, I'm thinking, 'is this a pay to play environment?' If I'm a business, I'm thinking, 'Is it better for me to break the law and give a donation for a White House ballroom?'
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Former CFPB Director: Sean Duffy just dropped a fine against Southwest because of some political connection. If I'm a consumer, I'm thinking, 'is this a pay to play environment?' If I'm a business, I'm thinking, 'Is it better for me to break the law and give a donation for a White House ballroom?'
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The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
December 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
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The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
December 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
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President Trump — who campaigned against America’s worsening drug crisis — has pardoned or granted clemency to at least 10 people for drug-related crimes since the beginning of his second term, according to a Post analysis.
Trump pardons major drug traffickers despite his anti-drug rhetoric
The president has granted clemency to about 100 people accused of drug-related crimes during his two terms in office, a Post analysis shows.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
President Trump — who campaigned against America’s worsening drug crisis — has pardoned or granted clemency to at least 10 people for drug-related crimes since the beginning of his second term, according to a Post analysis.
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The FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers. The FBI fired them in September. n.pr/3MusNO4
FBI agents sue after being fired for kneeling during racial justice protest
The FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers. The FBI fired them in September.
n.pr
December 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers. The FBI fired them in September. n.pr/3MusNO4