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“This deployment only serves one person’s agenda. It doesn’t help any of the people of California.” — Army National Guard Veteran No disaster. No request. Just a political show of force ordered from above. It’s not about protecting Californians—it’s about controlling them.

$134 million that should be going to LA’s fire recovery. Shameful.

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social highlighting a new report that estimates 302,608 Virginians will lose their health insurance if President Trump and Republicans’ tax plan is enacted:

The cuts to Medicare and Medicaid that Lindsey Graham supports will decimate rural hospitals that are already struggling to stay open. As Senator, I’ll fight to protect these programs and stop the rural healthcare crisis. www.postandcourier.com/health/medic...

The First Amendment specifically prohibits the government from using heavy force on citizens who protest the government. bsky.app/profile/atru...

In 2024, there were 502 mass shootings. 5,151 kids lost to gun violence. 16,576 people killed. During #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth we remember that everyone who we have lost to senseless gun violence is somebody’s someone. We have to put a stop to gun violence.

RFK Jr.‘s extreme anti-vax views — and his related conflicts of interest — were a huge problem during his confirmation process. So he promised not to change the vaccine advisory panel. Today, he fired every single expert on that panel. It's a public health disaster.

This finding reinforces what we already know: Strong gun safety laws work, full stop.

But, but, but, the Founding Fathers wanted everyone to have an assault weapon… www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/h...

LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social

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Breaking: ABC News says senior national correspondent Terry Moran "has been suspended pending further evaluation." This since-deleted tweet is the reason for the suspension:

Lindsey Graham and his allies are targeting MEDICARE to pay for their “big beautiful bill.” Patients fighting cancer shouldn’t have to fight their senator too. I’ll be a senator that fights for you, not the Swamp.

“When the sick and lame approached Jesus, he did not say, ‘Depart from me, for thou shalt die anyway,’” writes our columnist David French.

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81 years ago, America's bravest generation stormed the beaches of Normandy in hopes of freeing Europe from the clutches of a brutal authoritarian. Today, we face authoritarianism on our shores. We owe it to ourselves, our country, and that great generation to fight for freedom here at home.

If you are curious about what’s really going on

Government spending on Medicaid - a vital program for 1.1 million South Carolinians - is a “problem” according to Lindsey Graham.

Background checks work. Because of them, a larger massacre was prevented. Sadly, this administration is working to undermine the work done to enhance background checks during the Biden administration. www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...

Don’t sleep on South Carolina y’all!

Harvey Milk served his country honorably — first in uniform, then in public office. Taking his name off this Navy ship sends a clear message, and it’s one of disrespect and cruelty.

Thank you, @durbin.senate.gov, for introducing a Wear Orange Resolution in Congress alongside @robinkelly.house.gov to help spread awareness about our nation’s senseless, preventable gun violence crisis.

Congratulations to Keishan Scott on winning the 2025 special election for SC House District 50! At just 24, Rep. Scott is bringing fresh energy and bold leadership to Lee, Sumter, and Kershaw counties. Let's go, Keishan! #SCDems #SCPolitics

MAJOR BREAKING Democrat Keishan Scott WINS the special election for South Carolina's 50th State House District, defeating Republican William Oden by over 41 points in a district Kamala Harris won by about 5 in 2024. 🔵 Scott - 70.6% 🔴 Oden - 29.4% 🔵 Harris 51% 🔴 Trump 45.8%

Bust honoring Charleston mass shooting victims unveiled at Midlands university www.wistv.com/2025/06/02/b...

Happy Pride Month🏳️‍🌈 Felt like a great day to wear some vintage 2022 campaign merch. Those who have been here awhile know where I stand. I stand up for what’s right even when it’s not the popular thing to do. Always have. Always will. Annie is for Everyone🏳️‍🌈

Can't believe Joni Ernst needs this explained to her, but here goes: It is immoral and un-Christian to do nothing to prevent people from dying. Seems obvious, but unfortunately the GOP is hellbent on putting their own constituents at risk.

Awkward way for Joni Ernst to find out she isn’t funny. Let’s stop sending people like Joni Ernst and Lindsey Graham to the Senate.

We went so viral this week I’m worried RFK Jr. is going to start telling people to take vitamin A and ivermectin to get rid of me. Spoiler alert: it won’t work for the measles and it won’t work for me

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BREAKING: NPR and three Colorado public radio stations are suing the Trump administration over the president's executive order seeking to ban the use of federal money for NPR and PBS.

Our current president is severely mentally unwell, and the media needs to cover it now.

Those who commit their life to public service deserve to retire with dignity and security. That’s why I just signed a bill to boost pensions for Minnesota teachers, police officers, and firefighters.

Early Voting is UNDERWAY in House District 50's Special Election June 3rd is right around the corner, and now is the time to make your voice heard! You can cast your vote early and help keep the momentum going. Let’s turn out strong, Lee, Sumter & Kershaw Counties!

Nancy Mace won’t hold a town hall in her district so @scdemocrats.bsky.social is hosting one with Congressman Jim Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social & Senator Ed Sutton @edsutton.bsky.social www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

"It's such a luxury to live here. And to ruin it, to sabotage it in the way it’s being sabotaged...is really like some barbarian ruler comes in and doesn’t like the Library at Alexandria and destroys it...except it’s an entire society we’ve built over 250 years." open.substack.com/pub/gregolea...

Senator Alsobrooks: You’ve been unable to address specific questions about your agency. Can you name which office the Safe to Sleep program operates out of? RFK Jr.: Guesses wrong 5 times Alsobrooks: It is the Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD.

Columnist Issac J. Bailey has a message for potential #southcarolina tourists: “You should consider going elsewhere this year. You may not be safe here.” #scpol Read here:

I said that South Carolina should not mark Confederate Memorial Day as an official holiday with closed offices and an off day for workers, and some readers said they hated the idea - and me. So I included seven of their emails in my next column. Enjoy! #scpol

Happy Mother’s Day, y’all! Here’s a column I published today about a Beaufort County mother who is responsible for banning most of the public school library books in South Carolina, which has banned more public school library books this year than any other state. 📚💜 #scpol

Trump Republicanism at its finest. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Packed house in Sarasota this morning — with a full room and overflow — alongside @chrismurphyct.bsky.social to bring the fight directly to the people. While Republican members of Congress hide from their constituents, we're showing up in red districts across the country.

Our volunteers are speaking out against federal funding cuts to life-saving community violence intervention programs. “These programs, like the ones here at the Circle of Brotherhood, and resources are the difference between a shooting prevention and a life lost.” -Katie Aguirre, Florida volunteer

It is not normal when ICE arrests a mayor in his own community and detains him in an undisclosed location - We should all be paying attention.

Hegseth and staff spending untold hours removing trans service members from the armed services while continuing ignoring the epidemic of suicide in the military tells you everything you need to know about them.

Not only will it prohibit future ERPOs, but it may (1) block existing protective orders pursued in civil court (THIS IS HUGE); (2) prevent law enforcement from honoring POs from other states; and (3) have a chilling effect on women seeking POs if their abuser has a gun (they all do). #txlege

1/ For ProPublica’s “Life of the Mother” series, winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for public service, we reported on five pregnant women who died after not receiving timely medical care in states with strict abortion bans. These are their stories 🧵