Tim Kaine · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Hell no!

This bill is bad for the American economy and American families. Friends, I’m voting NO on the GOP billionaire giveaway bill coming to the Senate floor this week — because it’s a bad bill for the American economy and for American families. Republicans may be calling this a funding bill, but let’s b…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM

Budget update: Where things stand and what’s at stake

The GOP’s budget priorities couldn’t be clearer. Friends, I’ve written to you about the Republican budget proposal — detailing the deep cuts they want to make to programs that working families rely on to hand over tax breaks to billionaires.  Now, I want to update you on where things stand:  Despit…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM

Budget update: Where things stand and what’s at stake

The GOP’s budget priorities couldn’t be clearer. Friends, I’ve written to you about the Republican budget proposal — detailing the deep cuts they want to make to programs that working families rely on to hand over tax breaks to billionaires.  Now, I want to update you on where things stand:  Despit…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

March 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Concrete ways to push back against the Trump Administration

Your activism is so important. Friends, I’ve shared with you details on the five-part Democratic strategy to push back against the lawless Trump Administration — Courts, Congress, States, Elections, and Activism. Today, I want to offer a few concrete ways YOU can be a part of that strategy with you…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Senate Republicans just proved they’re in Big Oil’s pocket

And rubber-stamped Trump’s war on affordable energy Folks, Senate Republicans have blocked a resolution I filed to terminate President Trump’s executive order declaring a sham energy “emergency.”  Let me explain what that means:  On Inauguration Day, one of the slew of executive orders Trump signed…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Senate Republicans just proved they’re in Big Oil’s pocket

And rubber-stamped Trump’s war on affordable energy Folks, Senate Republicans have blocked a resolution I filed to terminate President Trump’s executive order declaring a sham energy “emergency.”  Let me explain what that means:  On Inauguration Day, one of the slew of executive orders Trump signed…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM

1 question

Can I count on you? Folks, to say there’s a lot going on is an understatement. In recent weeks I’ve emailed you about everything from foreign aid and freedom of the press to Trump’s Cabinet and our court strategy to fight the President’s lawlessness.  Today, I just want to check in with you — and a…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM

1 question

Can I count on you? Folks, to say there’s a lot going on is an understatement. In recent weeks I’ve emailed you about everything from foreign aid and freedom of the press to Trump’s Cabinet and our court strategy to fight the President’s lawlessness.  Today, I just want to check in with you — and a…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM

Updates on action from Dems →

Our five-part strategy to fight back against Trump and Musk. Folks, I want to update you on the actions Democrats are taking to fight back against the lawless Trump Administration and un-elected billionaire Elon Musk — and share how you can help.  Our strategy to take on Trump and Musk and save our…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM

Updates on action from Dems →

Our five-part strategy to fight back against Trump and Musk. Folks, I want to update you on the actions Democrats are taking to fight back against the lawless Trump Administration and un-elected billionaire Elon Musk — and share how you can help.  Our strategy to take on Trump and Musk and save our…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Closing the Department of Education is a terrible idea

President Trump is living in a fantasy President Trump lives in a fantasy if he thinks closing the Department of Education is a good idea.   It’s a terrible idea! Americans know that the key to achieving the American dream begins with a good education.  The Education Department provides support for …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Closing the Department of Education is a terrible idea

President Trump is living in a fantasy President Trump lives in a fantasy if he thinks closing the Department of Education is a good idea.   It’s a terrible idea! Americans know that the key to achieving the American dream begins with a good education.  The Education Department provides support for …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM

“Losers”

Trump has zero respect for our veterans, and it’s showing now more than ever before. Folks, we learned long ago that Donald Trump has zero respect for the men and women he asks to protect our country.  He calls fallen soldiers “losers” and “suckers.” He feuds with Gold Star families. He smears the …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM

“Losers”

Trump has zero respect for our veterans, and it’s showing now more than ever before. Folks, we learned long ago that Donald Trump has zero respect for the men and women he asks to protect our country.  He calls fallen soldiers “losers” and “suckers.” He feuds with Gold Star families. He smears the …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Closing the Department of Education is a terrible idea.

President Trump is living in a fantasy. President Trump lives in a fantasy if he thinks closing the Department of Education is a good idea.   It’s a terrible idea! Americans know that the key to achieving the American dream begins with a good education.  The Education Department provides support for…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM

a trojan horse

My thoughts on the GOP budget resolution: It’s budget season in Washington, folks. Here’s what’s going on:  Last week, House Republicans released their budget resolution — a blueprint for enacting the Trump-Musk-Project 2025 agenda — and voted on party lines to advance it out of the House Budget Co…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM

a trojan horse

My thoughts on the GOP budget resolution: It’s budget season in Washington, folks. Here’s what’s going on:  Last week, House Republicans released their budget resolution — a blueprint for enacting the Trump-Musk-Project 2025 agenda — and voted on party lines to advance it out of the House Budget Co…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM

trojan horse

My thoughts on the GOP budget resolution:It’s budget season in Washington, folks. Here’s what’s going on:  Last week, House Republicans released their budget resolution — a blueprint for enacting the Trump-Musk-Project 2025 agenda — and voted on party lines to advance it out of the House Budget Comm…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM

trojan horse

My thoughts on the GOP budget resolution:It’s budget season in Washington, folks. Here’s what’s going on:  Last week, House Republicans released their budget resolution — a blueprint for enacting the Trump-Musk-Project 2025 agenda — and voted on party lines to advance it out of the House Budget Comm…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Kash Patel should NOT be our next FBI Director

Join me in strongly opposing his confirmation.Folks,  Kash Patel’s nomination has advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and is headed to a full confirmation vote in the Senate.  I will vote NO on Kash Patel’s confirmation to FBI Director, and I strongly urge my Republican colleagues to put …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Kash Patel should NOT be our next FBI Director

Join me in strongly opposing his confirmation.Folks,  Kash Patel’s nomination has advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and is headed to a full confirmation vote in the Senate.  I will vote NO on Kash Patel’s confirmation to FBI Director, and I strongly urge my Republican colleagues to put …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM

A multi-level strategy to stop Trump’s lawless behavior and save our democracy

Democrats are taking action, and you’re a part of it.Friends:  It’s a difficult time. People are confused and frightened by the onslaught of punishing actions by President Trump and his cronies.    And I hear, loud and clear, many say: “Please do more!” I want to share the multi-level strategy we ar…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM

Our first major chance to stand up to the Trump Administration and send a national message of condemnation

We’re in another critical election year — this time, at home in Virginia.Friends, we’re in another critical election year.   After a hard-fought 2024 and the chaotic initial weeks of Trump’s lawless second term, I know that may sound exhausting.   But the 2025 elections in Virginia represent the cou…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Protecting America’s Free Press

It’s right there in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.Friends,  In the past, I’ve been a vocal supporter of the freedom of the global press. In 2021, I introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Lindsey Graham — the International Press Freedom Act — that would take measures to protect…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM

A multi-level strategy to stop Trump’s lawless behavior and save our democracy

Democrats are taking action, and you’re a part of it.Friends:  It’s a difficult time. People are confused and frightened by the onslaught of punishing actions by President Trump and his cronies.    And I hear, loud and clear, many say: “Please do more!” I want to share the multi-level strategy we ar…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM

A multi-level strategy to stop Trump’s lawless behavior and save our democracy

Democrats are taking action, and you’re a part of it.Friends:  It’s a difficult time. People are confused and frightened by the onslaught of punishing actions by President Trump and his cronies.    And I hear, loud and clear, many say: “Please do more!” I want to share the multi-level strategy we ar…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM

I voted NO on Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation just now - here’s what you need to know.

I simply could not support this nomination.Folks, Tulsi Gabbard has officially been confirmed as our Director of National Intelligence.  I voted no, and I want to talk briefly about why: The safety of America’s communities and our national securities are my top priority, as they should be for any se…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM

I voted NO on Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation just now - here’s what you need to know.

I simply could not support this nomination.Folks, Tulsi Gabbard has officially been confirmed as our Director of National Intelligence.  I voted no, and I want to talk briefly about why: The safety of America’s communities and our national securities are my top priority, as they should be for any se…

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  Deb Haaland · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM

I’m running

Today, I’m launching my campaign for Governor of the great state of New Mexico.Tim Kaine said I could reach out with some exciting news, folks:  Today, I’m launching my campaign for Governor of the great state of New Mexico — my home — to bring our state together and build a bright future for all wh…

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  Deb Haaland · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM

I’m running

Today, I’m launching my campaign for Governor of the great state of New Mexico.Tim Kaine said I could reach out with some exciting news, folks:  Today, I’m launching my campaign for Governor of the great state of New Mexico — my home — to bring our state together and build a bright future for all wh…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Don’t give up — an important message for you:

I hope you’ll take a moment to read this.Friends, a few days ago I spoke on the Senate floor about what’s going on with our federal workforce, federal funding, and this Administration. I’d like to share with you a few words from a letter that I read aloud to our federal workers — 140,000 of whom cal…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Don’t give up — an important message for you:

I hope you’ll take a moment to read this.Friends, a few days ago I spoke on the Senate floor about what’s going on with our federal workforce, federal funding, and this Administration. I’d like to share with you a few words from a letter that I read aloud to our federal workers — 140,000 of whom cal…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM

The illegal Musk-Trump shutdown of USAID

I’m fighting tooth and nail to protect USAID workers.Folks, I’ll keep this really short because there’s a lot going on right now.  First, the Musk-Trump shutdown of USAID is illegal. Second, it will cause serious human suffering. Third, it will weaken our national security — which is exactly what Ch…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM

The illegal Musk-Trump shutdown of USAID

I’m fighting tooth and nail to protect USAID workers.Folks, I’ll keep this really short because there’s a lot going on right now.  First, the Musk-Trump shutdown of USAID is illegal. Second, it will cause serious human suffering. Third, it will weaken our national security — which is exactly what Ch…

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  Mark Warner · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM

⚠️ I spoke on the Senate floor last night to try to stop Russell Vought’s confirmation

tune in to C-SPAN to watchFolks, last night, I spoke on the Senate floor to prevent the GOP-controlled Senate from voting for Russell Vought’s confirmation.   Turn on C-SPAN if you want to tune in—my Democratic colleagues and I will be here until tonight revealing why Vought is a dangerous, disastro…

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  Mark Warner · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM

⚠️ I spoke on the Senate floor last night to try to stop Russell Vought’s confirmation

tune in to C-SPAN to watchFolks, last night, I spoke on the Senate floor to prevent the GOP-controlled Senate from voting for Russell Vought’s confirmation.   Turn on C-SPAN if you want to tune in—my Democratic colleagues and I will be here until tonight revealing why Vought is a dangerous, disastro…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Fwd: Today’s the day

Trump’s so-called “deal” for federal workers expires today.Today is the deadline for federal workers to take Trump’s so-called sweetheart deal of pay without work. Cutting right to the chase… Don't be fooled!Not only is there no budget line to pay people who don’t show up for work, Trump doesn’t eve…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Fwd: Today’s the day

Trump’s so-called “deal” for federal workers expires today.Today is the deadline for federal workers to take Trump’s so-called sweetheart deal of pay without work. Cutting right to the chase… Don't be fooled!Not only is there no budget line to pay people who don’t show up for work, Trump doesn’t eve…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM

Did you see Mark Warner question Tulsi Gabbard?

He did a stellar job — let's talk about it.You might have missed it, folks, but last week in the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Mark Warner questioned Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence.  And I have to say, he did a stellar job – but before I dive i…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM

Did you see Mark Warner question Tulsi Gabbard?

He did a stellar job — let's talk about it.You might have missed it, folks, but last week in the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Mark Warner questioned Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence.  And I have to say, he did a stellar job – but before I dive i…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Don’t be fooled.

A message to our federal workforce — don’t be fooled by President Trump right now.Folks, Donald Trump is out for our federal workforce.  On Day One of his second term, he issued executive orders that order federal workers to return to the office in person five days a week and weaken job protections …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Don’t be fooled.

A message to our federal workforce — don’t be fooled by President Trump right now.Folks, Donald Trump is out for our federal workforce.  On Day One of his second term, he issued executive orders that order federal workers to return to the office in person five days a week and weaken job protections …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM

I’m heartbroken about the aviation disaster in D.C. this week.

Anne and I continue to pray for the families impacted.Friends, I’m heartbroken about the aviation disaster near D.C.’s Washington National Airport that occurred late Wednesday evening.  Anne and I continue to pray for all those impacted, particularly the families of those on board AA Flight 5342, of…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM

I’m heartbroken about the aviation disaster in D.C. this week.

Anne and I continue to pray for the families impacted.Friends, I’m heartbroken about the aviation disaster near D.C.’s Washington National Airport that occurred late Wednesday evening.  Anne and I continue to pray for all those impacted, particularly the families of those on board AA Flight 5342, of…

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  Team Kaine HQ · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM

re: Birthright citizenship

An update on Trump’s efforts to revoke this critical rightTeam — here’s what’s going on with birthright citizenship:  First, on Day One of his second term, Donald Trump signed an executive order revoking birthright citizenship — a unilateral attempt to completely rewrite the definition of citizenshi…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

January 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Pete Hegseth, Russell Vought, Kristi Noem, RFK Jr.

Quick update on Trump’s nomineesFolks, here’s the latest: Senate Republicans are pushing hard to move quickly on Trump’s Cabinet nominees, as evidenced by the weekend session here in Washington.  They pushed through new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth yesterday and are pressing forward on Kristi Noem…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

January 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Pete Hegseth, Russell Vought, Kristi Noem, RFK Jr.

Quick update on Trump’s nomineesFolks, here’s the latest: Senate Republicans are pushing hard to move quickly on Trump’s Cabinet nominees, as evidenced by the weekend session here in Washington.  They pushed through new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth yesterday and are pressing forward on Kristi Noem…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

January 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM

A quick note about my friend Mark Warner before he takes the reins at the next confirmation hearing

I need just a few minutes of your timeFolks,  Last week, I questioned Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick, at his confirmation hearing.   This email isn’t about the multiple allegations of wildly inappropriate behavior by Hegseth — from abuse of women, to serial infidelity, to fiscal…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

January 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM

A quick note about my friend Mark Warner before he takes the reins at the next confirmation hearing

I need just a few minutes of your timeFolks,  Last week, I questioned Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick, at his confirmation hearing.   This email isn’t about the multiple allegations of wildly inappropriate behavior by Hegseth — from abuse of women, to serial infidelity, to fiscal…

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  Jack Reed · [email protected]

January 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM

Pete Hegseth cannot run the Pentagon

This is not a partisan issue. It’s about the safety and security of our country.Friends,  Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon for the next four years, is the least qualified Defense Secretary nominee in modern history.  I had the opportunity to meet Hegseth during his nomination h…

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