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Jan. 29, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Publicly Commit To Protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 22, 2020
Heinrich: The Fix Is In
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Jan. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Putin is above the law in Russia. Erdogan is above the law in Turkey. Kim Jong-un Is above the law in North Korea. But in America the Constitution is sacredly obligatory upon all. The President must be held accountable for his corrupt #AbuseOfPower."
Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 16, 2020
Heinrich Statement On Opening Of Impeachment Trial
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Jan. 11, 2020
Letter to Chris Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense - Heinrich Presses Defense Department For Information To Speed Emergency Deployments Of U.S. Armed Forces To Deal With Any Future Security Breaches At U.S. Capitol
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 7, 2020
Tweet - "This week, Congress will act to limit the president's military actions against Iran and assert Congress' oversight responsibilities to keep Americans safe. We cannot allow the president's reckless behavior to put our country at risk or lead us to war."
Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 19, 2019
Heinrich Statement On Impeachment Of President Trump
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "The facts are clear -- and the House of Representatives acted with courage to fulfill our constitutional duty to hold President Trump accountable for abusing the power of his office and obstructing Congress."
Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Mr. President, you'll never measure up to the late Congressman Dingell or to @RepDebDingell. The Dingell family has always put our country first and has delivered for families in Michigan. Shame on you for your callousness."
Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Joining @MSNBC and @ChrisJansing to discuss the historic vote the House of Representatives took last night to hold President Trump accountable for his abuse of power and obstruction."
Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 18, 2019
Lujan Statement on Impeachment of President Trump
Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 10, 2019
Lujan Statement on Articles of Impeachment
Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Lights remain off. Jobs never returned. And President Trump continues to stand in the way of Puerto Rico by illegally withholding critical recovery aid. It's un-American. And this administration's damage must be stopped."
Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) Is Interviewed About Pelosi's Comment On Hating The President
Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Since its very first days, the Trump administration has treated Puerto Rico with disregard and contempt -- actively looking to stop their recovery after an unprecedented hurricane close to leveled the island."
Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019
Lujan Statement on the U.S. House of Representatives Moving Forward with Impeachment
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - "After a week of testimony from firsthand witnesses, we know the facts: President Trump directed a scheme to strong arm Ukraine for his political purposes. That's extortion. And everyone in the White House knew."
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump abused his power to advance his self-interest over our nation's interest. Americans deserve to know the truth, and the public can watch Ambassador Yovanovitch testify about her efforts to stop the Trump administration's corruption "
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Stephen Miller is the architect of every hateful anti-immigrant policy from the Trump administration. The death of child refugees, family separation, the Muslim Ban & targeting immigrant communities. He needs to be fired. Even in the Trump White House, Miller is unfit to serve."
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "With record-setting hate crimes against Latinos, we have an obligation to call out white nationalism and racism wherever it exists. That includes in @realdonaldTrump's White House. Stephen Miller must be fired."
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Stephen Miller is a white nationalist. His racist policies put kids in cages and tore families apart. And now, we're seeing a surge in hate crimes because Miller and @realdonaldtrump use violent language against people of color. Miller should be fired - now."
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "The facts are uncontested. President Trump abused his power when he pressured a foreign government to investigate a political rival. And now, the American people see the truth of his corruption and lawlessness for themselves."
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 13, 2019
Nominations
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Hate crimes in the U.S. have reached a 16-year high -- including a 41% increase in violence against Latinos since 2016. This is no accident. The Trump administration has put targets on our backs through racist, anti-immigrant rhetoric & hateful policies."
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 12, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump was engaged in an extortion just like a mob boss trying to shake somebody down. This week, the American people will hear for themselves the truth about President Trump's abuse of power. #DefendOurDemocracy"
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump & Senator Paul are endangering the safety of all whistleblowers by demanding the identity of the individual who bravely came forward to warn America about the president's abuse of power."
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Secretary Pompeo announced the United States' official withdrawal from the #ParisAgreement. Another reckless move by a reckless administration. #ActonClimate"
Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "We're here today because of the rule of law. President Trump endangered our national security, undermined our elections, and abused his power -- all for his own political gain. He must be held accountable -- and that's exactly what the House must do."
Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 31, 2019
Directing Certain Committees to Continue Ongoing Investigations Into Whether Sufficient Grounds Exist for the Impeachment of Donald John Trump, President of the United States
Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep. Sánchez to DOJ: Don't Strip Bargaining Rights of Immigration Judges
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "The president is openly attempting to intimidate a sitting Member of Congress. It's a dangerous political ploy designed to distract the American people from the critical work @HouseDemocrats are doing to hold this president accountable."
Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 24, 2019
Tweet - "The president's corruption is a real threat to our national security and Democracy. We should move forward with an impeachment process."
Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 24, 2019
Lujan Statement on House Impeachment Inquiry
Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to Hon. Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence - Heinrich Demands Acting DNI Release Whistleblower Complaint To Congress, As Required By Law
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Aug. 21, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump's latest attack on immigrant families: A costly, inhumane rule that could lead to INDEFINITE detention of immigrant children and families. This will traumatize children. We must demand better and demand #JusticeForOurChildren."
Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 20, 2019
Tweet - "NEWS: Court upholds Trump asylum restrictions in New Mexico. This is heartbreaking news."
Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 19, 2019
Lujan Statement on Impeachment Inquiry
Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 9, 2019
Tweet - "It's painful to watch the Trump administration target communities and separate children from their parents -- no child should have to live in that state of fear. President Trump is lashing out against immigrants and it's incredibly dangerous and cruel."
Sen. Ben Luján
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump's comments directed towards my colleagues were racist, inexcusable, & an attack on women of color. Young men & women of color are looking to us to stand against this racism -- and we won't let them down. Tonight's vote proved exactly that."
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 16, 2019
Lujan Statement on Vote to Condemn President Trump's Racist Comments
Sen. Ben Luján
July 14, 2019
Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Ben Ray Lujan
Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 28, 2019
Heinrich Opposes Confirmation Of Andrew Wheeler For EPA Administrator
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Feb. 5, 2019
Heinrich Statement On President Trump's State Of The Union Address
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Oct. 23, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Intelligence Related to Trump's Statements About Chinese Interference in 2016 Election
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 28, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Foster Announces Support for Legislation to Reverse Refugee Restrictions
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 9, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump - Rescind Illegal Anti-Worker Executive Orders
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
June 19, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Call for Repeal of Trump Administration's Civil Service Executive Orders
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, CIA Director - Renew Call For CIA To Declassify Information About CIA Director Nominee Haspel's Background
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 29, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Publicly Commit To Protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 22, 2020
Heinrich: The Fix Is In
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Jan. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Putin is above the law in Russia. Erdogan is above the law in Turkey. Kim Jong-un Is above the law in North Korea. But in America the Constitution is sacredly obligatory upon all. The President must be held accountable for his corrupt #AbuseOfPower."
Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 16, 2020
Heinrich Statement On Opening Of Impeachment Trial
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Jan. 11, 2020
Letter to Chris Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense - Heinrich Presses Defense Department For Information To Speed Emergency Deployments Of U.S. Armed Forces To Deal With Any Future Security Breaches At U.S. Capitol
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 7, 2020
Tweet - "This week, Congress will act to limit the president's military actions against Iran and assert Congress' oversight responsibilities to keep Americans safe. We cannot allow the president's reckless behavior to put our country at risk or lead us to war."
Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 19, 2019
Heinrich Statement On Impeachment Of President Trump
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "The facts are clear -- and the House of Representatives acted with courage to fulfill our constitutional duty to hold President Trump accountable for abusing the power of his office and obstructing Congress."
Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Mr. President, you'll never measure up to the late Congressman Dingell or to @RepDebDingell. The Dingell family has always put our country first and has delivered for families in Michigan. Shame on you for your callousness."
Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Joining @MSNBC and @ChrisJansing to discuss the historic vote the House of Representatives took last night to hold President Trump accountable for his abuse of power and obstruction."
Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 18, 2019
Lujan Statement on Impeachment of President Trump
Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 10, 2019
Lujan Statement on Articles of Impeachment
Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Lights remain off. Jobs never returned. And President Trump continues to stand in the way of Puerto Rico by illegally withholding critical recovery aid. It's un-American. And this administration's damage must be stopped."
Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) Is Interviewed About Pelosi's Comment On Hating The President
Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Since its very first days, the Trump administration has treated Puerto Rico with disregard and contempt -- actively looking to stop their recovery after an unprecedented hurricane close to leveled the island."
Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019
Lujan Statement on the U.S. House of Representatives Moving Forward with Impeachment
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - "After a week of testimony from firsthand witnesses, we know the facts: President Trump directed a scheme to strong arm Ukraine for his political purposes. That's extortion. And everyone in the White House knew."
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump abused his power to advance his self-interest over our nation's interest. Americans deserve to know the truth, and the public can watch Ambassador Yovanovitch testify about her efforts to stop the Trump administration's corruption "
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Stephen Miller is the architect of every hateful anti-immigrant policy from the Trump administration. The death of child refugees, family separation, the Muslim Ban & targeting immigrant communities. He needs to be fired. Even in the Trump White House, Miller is unfit to serve."
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "With record-setting hate crimes against Latinos, we have an obligation to call out white nationalism and racism wherever it exists. That includes in @realdonaldTrump's White House. Stephen Miller must be fired."
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Stephen Miller is a white nationalist. His racist policies put kids in cages and tore families apart. And now, we're seeing a surge in hate crimes because Miller and @realdonaldtrump use violent language against people of color. Miller should be fired - now."
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "The facts are uncontested. President Trump abused his power when he pressured a foreign government to investigate a political rival. And now, the American people see the truth of his corruption and lawlessness for themselves."
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 13, 2019
Nominations
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Hate crimes in the U.S. have reached a 16-year high -- including a 41% increase in violence against Latinos since 2016. This is no accident. The Trump administration has put targets on our backs through racist, anti-immigrant rhetoric & hateful policies."
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 12, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump was engaged in an extortion just like a mob boss trying to shake somebody down. This week, the American people will hear for themselves the truth about President Trump's abuse of power. #DefendOurDemocracy"
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump & Senator Paul are endangering the safety of all whistleblowers by demanding the identity of the individual who bravely came forward to warn America about the president's abuse of power."
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Secretary Pompeo announced the United States' official withdrawal from the #ParisAgreement. Another reckless move by a reckless administration. #ActonClimate"
Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "We're here today because of the rule of law. President Trump endangered our national security, undermined our elections, and abused his power -- all for his own political gain. He must be held accountable -- and that's exactly what the House must do."
Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 31, 2019
Directing Certain Committees to Continue Ongoing Investigations Into Whether Sufficient Grounds Exist for the Impeachment of Donald John Trump, President of the United States
Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep. Sánchez to DOJ: Don't Strip Bargaining Rights of Immigration Judges
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "The president is openly attempting to intimidate a sitting Member of Congress. It's a dangerous political ploy designed to distract the American people from the critical work @HouseDemocrats are doing to hold this president accountable."
Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 24, 2019
Tweet - "The president's corruption is a real threat to our national security and Democracy. We should move forward with an impeachment process."
Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 24, 2019
Lujan Statement on House Impeachment Inquiry
Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to Hon. Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence - Heinrich Demands Acting DNI Release Whistleblower Complaint To Congress, As Required By Law
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Aug. 21, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump's latest attack on immigrant families: A costly, inhumane rule that could lead to INDEFINITE detention of immigrant children and families. This will traumatize children. We must demand better and demand #JusticeForOurChildren."
Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 20, 2019
Tweet - "NEWS: Court upholds Trump asylum restrictions in New Mexico. This is heartbreaking news."
Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 19, 2019
Lujan Statement on Impeachment Inquiry
Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 9, 2019
Tweet - "It's painful to watch the Trump administration target communities and separate children from their parents -- no child should have to live in that state of fear. President Trump is lashing out against immigrants and it's incredibly dangerous and cruel."
Sen.Ben Luján
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump's comments directed towards my colleagues were racist, inexcusable, & an attack on women of color. Young men & women of color are looking to us to stand against this racism -- and we won't let them down. Tonight's vote proved exactly that."
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 16, 2019
Lujan Statement on Vote to Condemn President Trump's Racist Comments
Sen.Ben Luján
July 14, 2019
Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Ben Ray Lujan
Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 28, 2019
Heinrich Opposes Confirmation Of Andrew Wheeler For EPA Administrator
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Feb. 5, 2019
Heinrich Statement On President Trump's State Of The Union Address
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Oct. 23, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Intelligence Related to Trump's Statements About Chinese Interference in 2016 Election
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 28, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Foster Announces Support for Legislation to Reverse Refugee Restrictions
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 9, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump - Rescind Illegal Anti-Worker Executive Orders
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
June 19, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Call for Repeal of Trump Administration's Civil Service Executive Orders
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, CIA Director - Renew Call For CIA To Declassify Information About CIA Director Nominee Haspel's Background
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
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