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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 6h

Tomorrow, I, along with Senator Kaine will be forcing a vote to block President Trump’s use of our Armed Forces to conduct strikes against vessels in the Caribbean Sea.

Congress has not authorized these strikes. They are illegal and risk dragging America into another war.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 7h

Hours with no air traffic controllers.

Staffing shortages.

Flight delays.

Health care costs going through the roof.

Every hour that Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to come to the table to negotiate, the American people get hurt.

www.latimes.com/california/s...

The government shutdown disrupted flights at Hollywood Burbank Airport. Could it get worse?

Hollywood Burbank Airport's air traffic control tower was temporarily unstaffed Monday and flights were delayed or canceled due to staffing shortages amid the government shutdown.

www.latimes.com

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 9h

Attorney General Pam Bondi came before the Judiciary Committee today.

But she refused to answer a raft of important questions.

On Tom Homan's bribe.

On Donald Trump's new luxury plane.

On January 6th pardons.

On illegal strikes in the Caribbean.

On Epstein.

The stonewalling was staggering.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 16h

Since the darkest day in Israel’s history, we have continued to see civilians bear the brunt of this conflict.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 1d

Republicans brought the Senate back today to block our bill to lower health care costs and end the shutdown, and to insist on their bill to deprive millions of their health care.

Meanwhile, Republicans in the House decided to remain on vacation.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 1d

It's not just about James Comey. Or Jimmy Kimmel.

It’s about freedom in America.

Donald Trump is working to bend ever part of our nation to his will.

And if Republicans don’t start to stand up for our democracy, there will be little of it left in four years.

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Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 4d

These are the lowest cost insurance options for a 62 year old Georgian making $65k.

2025: $228
2026: $1142

She will lose $704/month in credits because of GOP cuts to health care.

This is a crisis. We cannot wait to fix this.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 1d

Nearly half of businesses have reported raising prices due to Trump's tariffs.

Two-thirds have seen sales drop.

Remember that promise to lower prices on Day 1?

Americans cannot afford Donald Trump's economic policies.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 2d

In addition to their national defense duties, Americans rely on our National Guard to fight wildfires and respond to other natural disasters.

Donald Trump's weaponization of the Guard and deployments to American cities erodes that trust, and makes us less prepared when they are most needed.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 2d

⁨Democrats want to prevent millions of Americans from facing higher health care costs or losing their coverage altogether.

Donald Trump's response?

I don’t care.⁩

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 2d

Trump’s disdain for the law and court orders is like nothing we’ve ever seen.

We will fight it.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 2d

A federal judge in Oregon strikes down Trump’s effort to mobilize their national guard troops against their own citizens in Portland.

So now he is trying to move California’s Guard troops north.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

Gov. Newsom says Trump administration has deployed California National Guard troops to Oregon

The move comes one day after a federal judge blocked the president's plan to deploy Oregon National Guard troops in Portland.

www.nbcnews.com

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 2d

Every Democrat is committed to doing everything possible to protect Americans' health care.

A family of 4 in Anaheim or Oceanside will have to spend up to $1k more each month if we can't strike a deal.

Donald Trump should get off the golf course & come to the table to stop this health care crisis.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 3d

Tells you everything you need to know about who is fighting for you.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 4d

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik knew Jeffrey Epstein was a creep, and called him "the greatest blackmailer ever".

Even Trump's Cabinet isn't buying DOJ’s claim that the only one on Epstein’s list was Epstein, or the administration’s justification for refusing to release the Epstein Files.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 4d

⁨Millions of American families will pay double for their insurance when they sign up for their new plans this fall.

Donald Trump is content to do nothing about it.

Democrats are fighting to end this Republican health care crisis.⁩

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 5d

Donald Trump giving a long, unhinged speech is nothing new.

But it's what he said – and who he said it to – that should concern every American regardless of whether they live in a red state or blue state.

This Speech Should Concern Everyone

YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff

www.youtube.com

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 5d

Democrats are ready to work to stop this health care crisis and end this shutdown.

Are Republicans?

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 5d

First, Republicans passed the largest health care cut in American history to fund the largest tax break for the rich in history.

Now, many families are getting letters telling them they'll pay an average of $1,000 a month more on their health insurance premiums.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 6d

Tonight, I join millions of Jewish families around the world in pausing to observe Yom Kippur.

G’mar chatima tova, and a meaningful fast to all observing.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 6d

Our democracy is badly broken when a president can illegally suspend projects for Blue states in order to punish his political enemies.

They continue to break the law, and expect us to go along.

Hell no.

Trump administration cancels nearly $8 billion in climate funding to blue states: Vought

The announcement came on the first day of the federal government shutdown.

www.cnbc.com

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Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 6d

I was sent this by a Georgian this morning. 2025 premiums vs 2026 premiums for someone making $65k a year.

Republicans in Washington did this.

This is what I'm fighting to stop. This is what’s at stake in this shutdown fight.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 7d

Thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans, the government has shut down.

Here's what happens now.

youtu.be/aUVPTZoCw2s?...

The Government Has Shut Down. Here's What Happens Next.

YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff

youtu.be

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 7d

As I've traveled up and down California, I've spoken to farmers who are being hit hard by the administration’s tariffs.

Farmers who are still trying to recover market share they lost during the last trade war.

These tariffs need to end before they do irreparable harm.

www.ktvu.com/news/califor...

California farmers could fall to tariffs, costing the state's economy

California is golden no more when it comes to China, which is buying fewer agricultural imports from Golden State farmers.

www.ktvu.com

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 7d

⁨20 million Americans are on the brink of higher premiums, co-pays, and deductibles because of Republicans’ refusal to negotiate.

This is what Democrats are fighting to prevent.⁩

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