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Trump wants prisons to cut off medical care for trans people, and wants the Supreme Court to let him do it. Withholding necessary medical care from prisoners is cruel. Politics shouldn't interfere with care. SCOTUS must reject this effort.

Trump asks Supreme Court to OK limits on transgender-related care for prisoners
Lower courts ruled that the Bureau of Prisons policy didn’t appear to grapple with relevant evidence

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Trump is selling nuclear tech to Saudi Arabia despite reported US intelligence that the Saudis still want a bomb—while the Trumps have taken billions in bribes from the Saudis. This is Trump corruption at the expense of US national security. Stop the deal.

Saudi Arabia Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear Weapons
An intelligence assessment examined Saudi Arabia’s military ambitions as Congress reviews a new civilian nuclear deal between the U.S. and the kingdom

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My Statement on Trump's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards.

Screenshot of statement. Full text linked in reply.

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ICE and CBP are using facial recognition to track, target, and surveil communities across the country expanding Trump’s surveillance state. My Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act would prohibit government use of this dangerous & discriminatory technology.

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Trump’s proposed nuke deal with Saudi Arabia could help them build nuclear bombs and ignite a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. This dangerous deal would enrich Trump's cronies but make everyone less safe. No nukes for Saudi Arabia. Trump must cancel this deal immediately.

Screenshot of letter. Full text of letter linked in reply.

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We need to break down employment barriers for people in recovery. My legislation with @jayapal.house.gov and @repricklarsen.bsky.social will strengthen community partnerships and connect people with jobs, support, and mentorship—supporting lasting recovery and helping communities heal.

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Let’s provide opportunities for more than a million Americans—especially young people—from all walks of life to earn a good wage while serving their communities & working toward a climate-resilient future. That’s what my Civilian Climate Corps with @ocasio-cortez.house.gov is all about.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 24/09/2026

Fewer kids are getting the measles vaccine compared to just a few years ago. Instead of working to combat vaccine hesitancy, Trump is fanning the flames, and his nominee to lead the FDA is silent.

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OpenAI admitted its agents hacked an Australian government website—three months after it happened. We can’t trust these companies to admit their failures. We need a Cybersecurity & AI Board of Investigations to demand answers from the rogue people behind these “rogue agents.”

Graphic of headline from "Cyberscoop" that reads "New bill would create federal investigative body for AI-driven hacks." Full text of story linked in reply.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 24/09/2026

EPA is bending over backwards to the very industry they’re supposed to regulate by outsourcing its decisions for how to address chemical pollution to the polluters themselves. EPA’s approach to governance shouldn’t let industry grade themselves.

US environment agency let Bayer pick regulations for destructive weedkiller, documents show
Environmental Protection Agency asked firm to choose rules it wanted for dicamba, then put the choices in a proposed federal rule

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 23/09/2026

As Trump threatens to “annihilate” Iran, some Republicans are finally speaking out against his illegal, expensive, and unwinnable war. But we don't need words—we need action. I am calling on my Republican colleagues to vote to end this illegal war.

Republican candidates are breaking with Trump on Iran as midterms loom
Republicans in key battleground states are urging a speedy end to the war as new polling suggests only 1 in 4 Americans support it.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 23/09/2026

I am deeply concerned by reports of ICE’s operation in New Bedford and surrounding communities. Masked agents disappearing our neighbors and refusing to release any information stokes fear and threatens our communities. We must abolish ICE now.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 22/09/2026

Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran. His “October surprise” must not be a mushroom cloud from a nuclear attack. With these threats and assistance to Saudi Arabia, Trump is inferring mass slaughter and escalating an arms race in the Middle East. We must stop this madman.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 20/09/2026

This administration's latest attack on the Endangered Species Act is a one-way ticket to species extinction by letting bad actors kill an endangered species if they claim they “didn’t mean to do it.” Don't sacrifice whole species for corporate convenience.

Trump Administration Moves to Gut a Core Endangered Species Protection
An internal memo reinterprets the law so that only the intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm, is illegal.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 20/09/2026

Big victory against the administration’s unlawful attacks on our national solar program, which saves Americans money on skyrocketing electricity bills. We passed this program to help families get low-cost clean energy—EPA can't just kill it on Trump's whim.

Judge resurrects Dems’ $7B solar grant program
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin argued Congress had required the grants be terminated, but the judge ruled he misread the law.

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Climate change is getting worse and energy costs are skyrocketing. Yet Trump spent $4 billion in taxpayer dollars to kill offshore wind projects that deliver affordable clean energy and well-paying jobs. We need clean energy now—let's say Yes to Wind.

Senator Markey at podium in front of Capitol surrounded by advocates and leaders

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Travelers shouldn't pay fortunes in fees for carry-on bags or choosing their seat, which cost airlines less than the inflated fees they charge. My FAIR Fees Act would slash excessive fees, enact cost-saving protections & put consumers first instead of airline billionaires.

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We all know the anxiety of spending a small fortune on a plane ticket knowing plans change. It doesn’t have to be that way. My Cash Refunds for Cancellations Act would protect the right to a refund up to 2 days before a flight & stop airlines from taking off with people's cash.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 17/09/2026

We shouldn’t be footing the bill for Big Tech when 75% of Americans oppose data center buildout. The Senate must put meaningful protections in place. My Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act will rein in Big Tech’s expensive pollution bombs.

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No bombs for Saudi Arabia. No nukes for Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom is a known violator of human rights and an instigator for the crisis in Yemen. I introduced a joint resolution of disapproval to stop Trump's sale of 10,000 bombs to the Saudis.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 17/09/2026

Big Tech has shown they will stop at nothing in the Faustian pursuit of “innovation” posing life-threatening risks to our kids, our environment, our workers, and our rights. We need to pass my AI Accountability agenda to address current harms now and act to stop existential threats to our future.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 16/09/2026

The United States must not send 40,000 taxpayer-funded bombs to Netanyahu for his war on Gaza and Lebanon and on Iran. We must block the sale of these weapons now. #BlockTheBombs

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 16/09/2026

After six months of an illegal and unnecessary war with Iran, Trump’s war machine has spent more than $38 Billion. If we include increased fuel costs to Americans, the cost is more than $145 Billion and growing. American families don’t need to pay for this disaster. Enough. End the war now.

The New ork Cines
Independent Budget Office
Estimates Iran War Has
Cost $38 Billion
The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 15/09/2026

Happy #HispanicLatinAmericanHeritageMonth! The Latino community shows us how to withstand adversity—this year was no exception. I recognize the remarkable idiosyncrasy and tenacity of the community, and it is an honor to represent over one million Latinos that call Massachusetts home.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 15/09/2026

What do you call the Supreme Court blocking Trump’s illegal mail-in ballot plan? A good start. But he’s not finished, so we must stay vigilant and continue to fight his ongoing attempts to steal the November election.

Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in ballot plan
Justices turn down administration’s bid to have Postal Service enforce new voting requirements before midterms.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 15/09/2026

During Suicide Prevention Month, we remember those we’ve lost, stand with those who are struggling, and thank those who offer help and hope. I will never stop fighting to expand support for mental health and to protect kids and teens from harm online. You are not alone.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 14/09/2026

Trump and Zeldin are defying the laws of this country, the laws of physics, and the law of common sense. Their Polluters First Agenda passes the very real costs of a more extreme climate onto working families. We must protect human health and our environment—not corporate polluter profits.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 14/09/2026

Deeply saddened by the passing of Thomas Graham Jr., who worked tirelessly to reduce the risk of nuclear war. Tom supported the kind of common-sense arms control that—with the expiration of New START—we need more than ever today. My condolences to his family.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 12/09/2026

In Boston, we came together to honor the lives lost on September 11 and to recognize the courage of our first responders. We remember through service in our communities, the lives lost on 9/11, our veterans, and our military families.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 11/09/2026

My Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 11/09/2026

Thanks to Trump’s illegal and chaotic war in Iran, diesel prices are now over $6 a gallon. Higher diesel costs mean higher prices for groceries and everyday essentials that fuel daily life. Americans should not have to pay for this reckless war at the pump and in their bills.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 10/09/2026

Trump claims that his illegal and unwinnable Iran war will end right after the midterm elections. He’s lying. His own advisors know better. This war of choice will drag on until Trump leaves office unless Congress cuts off funding. We cannot wait two more years to end this disaster.

Trump’s Top Advisers Confront Possibility That Iran War Lasts Through End of Term
The president still says he expects the war will end ‘immediately’ after midterm elections this fall
By
Alexander Ward
,
Shelby Holliday
and
Michael R. Gordon
Sept. 9, 2026 7:00 pm ET

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 10/09/2026

My Statement on Temporary Protected Status Designation for El Salvador.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 09/09/2026

According to the UN, global temperature rise will exceed the 1.5°C (2.7°F) “tipping point” threshold that will only lead to worse floods, wildfires, and storms. Our challenge is clear: we need to rapidly reduce fossil fuel emissions to ensure a livable future for our planet.

U.N. admits exceeding the 1.5-degree-Celsius global warming target is ‘unavoidable’

The world is set to blow past the Paris Agreement’s longtime threshold “within the next few years,” according to a new report

By Jackie Flynn Mogensen edited by Claire Cameron

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 09/09/2026

Oil just went back up to $100 per barrel as the fighting in Trump’s illegal Iran war intensifies. That means even higher gas and diesel prices are back for Americans. All for Trump’s endless, unwinnable war. The only way out of this is to end the war, now. Not another nickel.

Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East
The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 07/09/2026

On Labor Day, we recognize the workers who keep our communities and our country running, the unions that fight for workers’ rights, and the labor movement that fought for the workplace protections we rely on today. Every worker has a right to dignity, safety, fair pay, and a voice at the table.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 06/09/2026

President Trump's decision to reject FEMA's own guidelines and block disaster aid to Massachusetts after last winter's blizzard is a shameful betrayal of trust. Americans deserve a government that has their backs when disaster strikes, no matter who they vote for.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 06/09/2026

More than 7,000 Salvadorans across the Commonwealth are at risk of losing their Temporary Protected Status. They are our neighbors, friends, and loved ones. We must pave a way to permanent status and stop Trump from tearing families apart.

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 04/09/2026

Thankful to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new North Station Drawbridge today, made possible with a $472 million federal grant. Thank you to @MassGovernor.bsky.social, @MBTA.com, and organized labor for enabling the future of transit

Senator Markey and company breaking ground with shovels

Holding signs that say “BUILD ON TIME BUILD ON BUDGET BUILD WITH PLAS”

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 04/09/2026

Amid a measles outbreak in the U.S. and an Ebola outbreak abroad, Trump’s Pentagon is planning to siphon funds Congress provided for lifesaving infectious disease research to help pay for illegal wars. I introduced the Slash the Pentagon Act because we should be funding healthcare—not warfare.

PUNCHBOWL NEWS.
PM
Dems: Pentagon trying to divert NIH money for itself

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Trump is weaponizing the tax code against colleges that provide opportunities for students who have been historically excluded. We must continue to stand up against this Administration’s war on civil rights and DEI.

The New Hork Cines
Trump Moves to Strip Tax
Exemption From Schools That Aid
Minority Students
The Treasury Department released rules that would prevent schools with race-based programs from qualifying for tax-exempt status, a threat to both higher education and other private schools.

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The Trump administration has repeatedly sought Americans’ private data. Now CPSC wants names, addresses, birthdates, diagnoses, and other sensitive information from emergency room patients. CPSC must immediately halt this sweeping and invasive data collection.

Democrats urge consumer product agency halt public health modernization project

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This is inexcusable. The sacrifices made by our brave troops and their families can never be forgotten. Lutnick should be fired immediately.

Lutnick apologizes for asserting that there ‘haven’t been American deaths’ from the Iran war
By
Adam Cancryn

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