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#PoliceWeek2025 has been an opportunity to recognize the courage of the men and women serving in Maine and across the nation. But our thanks and appreciation shouldn't stop at the end of this week. Next time you see an officer, thank them for keeping our communities safe.

I enjoyed sitting down with General Eric Smith, Commandant of the U.S. Marines, and talking about how Congress can better support the brave Marines who serve our nation at home and abroad. #SemperFi

Last night’s murders at the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. are the latest act of despicable antisemitism and hate directed towards the Jewish community. I pray for the Jewish community and recommit to the security and safety of the Jewish people all across the world.

The 101st ARW is a Maine success story — providing critical refueling support for our military at home and abroad. I'm proud the MAINEiacs are a finalist for the new KC-46As and will continue to advocate on behalf of their essential mission. wabi.tv/2025/05/20/sen…

From questions about Constitutional checks and balances to Senate history to what my favorite pizza topping is (BBQ chicken!), I had a great time speaking with students at Maranacook Middle School. Thank you for the smart, engaging conversation and keep up the good work!

In honor of Memorial Day, I sat down with Navy Vietnam War veteran Richard L'Heureux. His story of courageous service is now a part of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project where it will serve as inspiration for future generations. Watch here ➡️ sen.gov/906M8

"It's high time we stopped thinking politically...and started thinking patriotically as Americans." These words, spoken by Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith, ring just as true 75 years later. Today, I declare it’s high time we put aside partisanship and stand up for democracy.

This White House claims it’s the most transparent in history, yet for months I've asked the VA to share its list of the 585 contracts it claims to have canceled. But the best I've gotten is an incomplete list riddled with errors. It's unacceptable and an insult to our veterans.

Slashing $1.2 billion from the National Park Service will have devastating, long-term consequences for parks across the country. Period.

The National Park Service is already underfunded and understaffed. To put its budget on the chopping block as we continue to see a rise in visitors at parks across the county is reckless and thoughtless. It's the worst idea for "America's Best Idea."

Today wasn’t about a U.S. Senator, it was about an American citizen asking questions of their government and being met with force. My friend Alex Padilla — and every American — has the first amendment right to free speech. wmtw.com/article/alex-p…

Renaming military bases away from confederate soldiers’ names wasn't to erase history, it was to acknowledge our mistakes as we pursue a "more perfect union." And that decision had strong bipartisan support in 2020. It's insulting the Administration is now working to overturn it.

On June 19, 1865, the last slaves in Galveston, Texas rejoiced as they received word of their freedom. 160 years later, we recognize #Juneteenth as a celebration of their strength, resiliency and dreams, and recommit ourselves to working toward a more just and fair society.

You don't need to be a real doctor to know the disastrous impacts of cutting MaineCare (Medicaid). Just ask Maine native Patrick Dempsey — though you might know him as Dr. Shepherd on TV. 😉 Share how these cuts will impact you or your family at [email protected].

Looking out for one another is what we do best here in Maine — my friend and Lewiston native Patrick Dempsey agrees. Join us in communicating the impact of potential cuts to MaineCare by sharing your own health care stories at [email protected]. 💌

My statement on today’s vote in support of Senator Kaine’s War Powers Resolution:

Ahead of the overnight votes, I wanted to share my worries for Maine with this bill: ⚕️ ~60K people without health insurance 🍎 ~30K people losing all or part of their SNAP benefits 📈 3T+ added to the U.S. debt ➕ So much more This bill isn't just irresponsible, it's cruel.

This bill is literally taking food out of the mouths of children to give tax breaks to millionaires. It's wrong and it's immoral. I'm urging all my colleagues to vote no so we can start over and work together to deliver a responsible, bipartisan spending bill.

Never have so many been so grievously hurt in the service of so few.

When the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, they made a promise to fight for our nation's freedom and pursue a more perfect union. On#IndependenceDay, we celebrate their courage & recommit to upholding the values of our democracy.   Happy 4th of July, Maine!