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Sept. 6, 2019 Hearing of the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Oversight of the Trump Administration's Border Policies and the Relationship Between Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Domestic Terrorism Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 5, 2019 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Hurricane Dorian death toll rises." Rep. Jason Crow
Sept. 5, 2019 Carter and Williams statement on border wall funding Rep. John Williams, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Rep. Chip Roy on Trump Admin Moving Funds for Border Security Rep. Chip Roy
Sept. 5, 2019 Larsen Opposes Administration Decision to Slash Military Construction Projects to Pay for Southern Border Wall Rep. Rick Larsen
Sept. 5, 2019 Following months-long staffing shortages at northern border, as long lines & security risks loom, Schumer, Higgins push plan to set minimum staffing requirement at northern border; reps call fully staffed northern border critical to economic prosperity, trade & security in region Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Acting Director - Cisneros calls on USCIS to reconsider citizenship policy impacting military families and federal employees Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Cole Statement on Diversion of Funds for Border Security Rep. Tom Cole
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Ending medical deferrals for immigrants is another shameful chapter in the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant campaign. These are people with life-threatening medical conditions who could die if they are deported. It's un-American and just plain wrong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Cole, Capito, Blunt Visit U.S.-Mexico Border to Assess Funding Needs Rep. Tom Cole
Sept. 5, 2019 Rep. Kilmer, Sen. Murray, Sen. Cantwell release joint statement on diversion of funds from local military construction project to build a wall at the southern border Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Two years ago, @realDonaldTrump needlessly ended DACA. He has shamelessly continued to fight in the courts to end protections for DACA recipients. This is cruel. Senate Republicans must join us in passing the bipartisan Dream Act for our Dreamers. NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Schatz, Leahy, Durbin Statement On DoD Plan To Defund Military Projects To Pay For Trump Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "West Point started as an engineering school. What funding is @realDonaldTrump taking from West Point for the expensive, ineffective wall he promised Mexico would pay for? The new engineering center. It's a slap in the face to the Army." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Larsen opposes administration decision to slash military construction projects to pay for southern border wall Rep. Rick Larsen
Sept. 5, 2019 Blunt, Capito, Cole Visit U.S.-Mexico Border to Assess Funding Needs Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Fear. Feeling abandoned. PTSD. The Trump administration is terrorizing CHILDREN. President Trump is responsible for this abandonment of basic human values, and we must hold him accountable for it." Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "It has been two years since President Trump ended the #DACA program, ripping the American Dream away from 800,000 young people who have known no home outside of the United States. These young people now live in fear as their lives hang in the balance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Congresswoman Lori Trahan Statement on Trump Administration Transferring Funds from U.S. Military Construction Accounts to Pay for Ineffective Border Wall Rep. Lori Trahan
Sept. 4, 2019 Blog: Trump Violates the Constitution, Lavish Properties are a Cesspool of Corruption Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 4, 2019 Congressman Neguse Headed to El Paso, Texas to Conduct Congressional Oversight on Conditions Along the Southern Border Rep. Joe Neguse
Sept. 4, 2019 Castro Statement on Military Construction Project Announcement from Defense and Impact on San Antonio Rep. Joaquin Castro
Sept. 4, 2019 Congressman Crow on Trump's Plan to Divert Military Funding for Border Wall Rep. Jason Crow
Sept. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the President's Plan to Steal Funding for Military Construction Projects to Build a Costly, Ineffective Border Wall Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand condemn Trump Administration's decision to redirect essential funding for military construction projects at West Point and across the United States to fund border wall Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Romney and Lee comment on emergency funding diversions impacting Utah Sen. Mike Lee, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Warner and Kaine slam Trump plan to raid Virginia military construction projects to build border wall Sen. Mark Warner, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The more we find out about the impact of @realDonaldTrump's family separation policy on migrant children, the more heartbreaking & appalling it is. Democrats have legislation to ban Trump from separating families again, & it's time to pass it. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on President Trump's Plan to Steal Funding from El Paso Region Military Projects to Pay for a Wasteful and Ineffective Border Wall Rep. Veronica Escobar
Sept. 4, 2019 Rep. Raskin Statement on Trump's Plan to Defund 127 Military Construction Projects to Pay for Border Wall Rep. Jamie Raskin
Sept. 4, 2019 Rep. Ruben Gallego Blasts Trump's Plan to Steal Money from Military Construction Projects to Build His Border Wall Sen. Ruben Gallego
Sept. 4, 2019 Velázquez on Trump Plan to Steal DOD Funds from Puerto Rico to Pay for Border Wall Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "New Mexico bases stand to lose $125 million in funding -- all because President Trump is stealing critical funding and shortchanging our service members to pay for his reckless wall. Our service members and military bases deserve better." Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 4, 2019 Underwood Statement on Inspector General Report Detailing Post-Traumatic Stress and Mental Health Problems Incurred by Migrant Children Separated from Parents Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Hon. Lynn A. Johnson, Secretary of Administration for Children and Families - Merkley Demands Answers on Long-Term Detention of Children Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 4, 2019 Bennet statement on Trump administration raiding military construction funds for border wall Sen. Michael Bennet
Sept. 4, 2019 Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett expresses disappointment in the president's plan to take money from important projects in the Virgin Islands and across the United States to pay for his ineffective border wall Rep. Stacey Plaskett
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senators Rick Scott, Marco Rubio urge President Trump to waive some visa requirements for Bahamian citizens with U.S. relatives Sen. Rick Scott, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Wyden, Merkley Condemn Trump Decision to Divert Funding from Military Projects in Oregon, Across the Nation for Vanity Border Wall Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump finds $3.6 billion in loose change in our Defense budget to divert to his almighty wall. A question: shouldn't our military come first before a promise at a campaign rally?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Wyden, Merkley Condemn Trump Decision to Divert Funding from Military Projects in Oregon, Across the Nation for Vanity Border Wall Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump family separation policy was implemented with little planning & zero regard for the well-being of the children involved. An investigation I requested confirms these children suffered psychological damage as a result. But the worst part? The President doesn't care." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I remember when Mexico was going to pay for President Trump's border wall. He failed entirely to fulfill that promise and has now decided to steal funding from our armed service members and their families instead. Over 120 military projects are going to lose funding as a result." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Interview with Senator Amy Klobuchar." Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "It's unthinkable that the President would take funding away from our troops in order to pay for his vanity project at the border. Fulfilling a failed campaign promise is no excuse for this overreach in authority. Congress must put our service members first." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "This half measure by the Trump administration isn't enough. The Trump administration must pledge to continue this critical protection for children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today Defense Secretary Mark Esper notified me that the Department of Defense will reprogram $3.6 billion in funds appropriated for military construction projects, including at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in order to build @realDonaldTrump 's misguided border wall." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Rep. Cuellar: Trump cuts of $3.6 billion from military construction projects is unacceptable Rep. Henry Cuellar
Sept. 3, 2019 Wasserman Schultz on Trump Stealing Military Funds for Border Wall Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Sept. 3, 2019 Reps. Ruben Gallego, Ted Lieu and Lou Correa Introduce Bill to Preserve Citizenship Rights for Children of Military Service Members Sen. Ruben Gallego
Date Title Politician
Sept. 6, 2019 Hearing of the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Oversight of the Trump Administration's Border Policies and the Relationship Between Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Domestic Terrorism Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 5, 2019 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Hurricane Dorian death toll rises." Rep.Jason Crow
Sept. 5, 2019 Carter and Williams statement on border wall funding Rep.John Williams, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Rep. Chip Roy on Trump Admin Moving Funds for Border Security Rep.Chip Roy
Sept. 5, 2019 Larsen Opposes Administration Decision to Slash Military Construction Projects to Pay for Southern Border Wall Rep.Rick Larsen
Sept. 5, 2019 Following months-long staffing shortages at northern border, as long lines & security risks loom, Schumer, Higgins push plan to set minimum staffing requirement at northern border; reps call fully staffed northern border critical to economic prosperity, trade & security in region Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Acting Director - Cisneros calls on USCIS to reconsider citizenship policy impacting military families and federal employees Rep.Lori Trahan, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Cole Statement on Diversion of Funds for Border Security Rep.Tom Cole
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Ending medical deferrals for immigrants is another shameful chapter in the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant campaign. These are people with life-threatening medical conditions who could die if they are deported. It's un-American and just plain wrong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Cole, Capito, Blunt Visit U.S.-Mexico Border to Assess Funding Needs Rep.Tom Cole
Sept. 5, 2019 Rep. Kilmer, Sen. Murray, Sen. Cantwell release joint statement on diversion of funds from local military construction project to build a wall at the southern border Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Two years ago, @realDonaldTrump needlessly ended DACA. He has shamelessly continued to fight in the courts to end protections for DACA recipients. This is cruel. Senate Republicans must join us in passing the bipartisan Dream Act for our Dreamers. NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Schatz, Leahy, Durbin Statement On DoD Plan To Defund Military Projects To Pay For Trump Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "West Point started as an engineering school. What funding is @realDonaldTrump taking from West Point for the expensive, ineffective wall he promised Mexico would pay for? The new engineering center. It's a slap in the face to the Army." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Larsen opposes administration decision to slash military construction projects to pay for southern border wall Rep.Rick Larsen
Sept. 5, 2019 Blunt, Capito, Cole Visit U.S.-Mexico Border to Assess Funding Needs Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Fear. Feeling abandoned. PTSD. The Trump administration is terrorizing CHILDREN. President Trump is responsible for this abandonment of basic human values, and we must hold him accountable for it." Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "It has been two years since President Trump ended the #DACA program, ripping the American Dream away from 800,000 young people who have known no home outside of the United States. These young people now live in fear as their lives hang in the balance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Congresswoman Lori Trahan Statement on Trump Administration Transferring Funds from U.S. Military Construction Accounts to Pay for Ineffective Border Wall Rep.Lori Trahan
Sept. 4, 2019 Blog: Trump Violates the Constitution, Lavish Properties are a Cesspool of Corruption Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 4, 2019 Congressman Neguse Headed to El Paso, Texas to Conduct Congressional Oversight on Conditions Along the Southern Border Rep.Joe Neguse
Sept. 4, 2019 Castro Statement on Military Construction Project Announcement from Defense and Impact on San Antonio Rep.Joaquin Castro
Sept. 4, 2019 Congressman Crow on Trump's Plan to Divert Military Funding for Border Wall Rep.Jason Crow
Sept. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the President's Plan to Steal Funding for Military Construction Projects to Build a Costly, Ineffective Border Wall Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand condemn Trump Administration's decision to redirect essential funding for military construction projects at West Point and across the United States to fund border wall Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Romney and Lee comment on emergency funding diversions impacting Utah Sen.Mike Lee, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Warner and Kaine slam Trump plan to raid Virginia military construction projects to build border wall Sen.Mark Warner, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The more we find out about the impact of @realDonaldTrump's family separation policy on migrant children, the more heartbreaking & appalling it is. Democrats have legislation to ban Trump from separating families again, & it's time to pass it. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on President Trump's Plan to Steal Funding from El Paso Region Military Projects to Pay for a Wasteful and Ineffective Border Wall Rep.Veronica Escobar
Sept. 4, 2019 Rep. Raskin Statement on Trump's Plan to Defund 127 Military Construction Projects to Pay for Border Wall Rep.Jamie Raskin
Sept. 4, 2019 Rep. Ruben Gallego Blasts Trump's Plan to Steal Money from Military Construction Projects to Build His Border Wall Sen.Ruben Gallego
Sept. 4, 2019 Velázquez on Trump Plan to Steal DOD Funds from Puerto Rico to Pay for Border Wall Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "New Mexico bases stand to lose $125 million in funding -- all because President Trump is stealing critical funding and shortchanging our service members to pay for his reckless wall. Our service members and military bases deserve better." Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 4, 2019 Underwood Statement on Inspector General Report Detailing Post-Traumatic Stress and Mental Health Problems Incurred by Migrant Children Separated from Parents Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Hon. Lynn A. Johnson, Secretary of Administration for Children and Families - Merkley Demands Answers on Long-Term Detention of Children Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 4, 2019 Bennet statement on Trump administration raiding military construction funds for border wall Sen.Michael Bennet
Sept. 4, 2019 Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett expresses disappointment in the president's plan to take money from important projects in the Virgin Islands and across the United States to pay for his ineffective border wall Rep.Stacey Plaskett
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senators Rick Scott, Marco Rubio urge President Trump to waive some visa requirements for Bahamian citizens with U.S. relatives Sen.Rick Scott, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Wyden, Merkley Condemn Trump Decision to Divert Funding from Military Projects in Oregon, Across the Nation for Vanity Border Wall Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump finds $3.6 billion in loose change in our Defense budget to divert to his almighty wall. A question: shouldn't our military come first before a promise at a campaign rally?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Wyden, Merkley Condemn Trump Decision to Divert Funding from Military Projects in Oregon, Across the Nation for Vanity Border Wall Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump family separation policy was implemented with little planning & zero regard for the well-being of the children involved. An investigation I requested confirms these children suffered psychological damage as a result. But the worst part? The President doesn't care." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I remember when Mexico was going to pay for President Trump's border wall. He failed entirely to fulfill that promise and has now decided to steal funding from our armed service members and their families instead. Over 120 military projects are going to lose funding as a result." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Interview with Senator Amy Klobuchar." Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "It's unthinkable that the President would take funding away from our troops in order to pay for his vanity project at the border. Fulfilling a failed campaign promise is no excuse for this overreach in authority. Congress must put our service members first." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "This half measure by the Trump administration isn't enough. The Trump administration must pledge to continue this critical protection for children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today Defense Secretary Mark Esper notified me that the Department of Defense will reprogram $3.6 billion in funds appropriated for military construction projects, including at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in order to build @realDonaldTrump 's misguided border wall." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Rep. Cuellar: Trump cuts of $3.6 billion from military construction projects is unacceptable Rep.Henry Cuellar
Sept. 3, 2019 Wasserman Schultz on Trump Stealing Military Funds for Border Wall Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Sept. 3, 2019 Reps. Ruben Gallego, Ted Lieu and Lou Correa Introduce Bill to Preserve Citizenship Rights for Children of Military Service Members Sen.Ruben Gallego
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