Republican and Democratic members of Congress both frequently used the phrase “American People Deserve”, but Republicans appeared to use it more frequently in the flagged posts. Republican tweets tended to frame the phrase around themes of security, government accountability, or policy failures. Democratic and Independent tweets used the phrase less often and typically in the context of economic relief, health care, war, or protecting rights. Overall, the flagged posts show that both parties advance their own ideas of what the American people “deserve,” but with different policy emphases.
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| 2026-02-28 | DonaldNorcross (Congressman Donald Norcross 🇺🇸) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | last night, president trump unilaterally ordered a military strike against iran. for decades, the iranian regime has posed a persistent threat to u.s. national security, beginning with the 1979 hostage crisis and continuing through its pursuit of nuclear weapons capabilities, its role as a leading global sponsor of terrorism, and its oppression of the iranian people. in response to the recent u.s. strike, iran has reportedly launched attacks on four of the thirteen u.s military bases in the region, where more than 40,000 u.s. service members are currently stationed. in june of last year, the president asserted that operation midnight hammer had “obliterated” irans nuclear program. the american people deserve to understand why this latest strike was undertaken, why it was initiated at this time, and what clear strategy exists to bring this situation to a responsible conclusion. above all, we must ensure the protection of our troops abroad and safeguard religious institutions and vulnerable communities here at home from potential retaliation. i am therefore calling for an immediate classified briefing to congress to fully explain the rationale for this action and the path forward. | http://twitter.com/DonaldNorcross/statuses/2027848990541189351 |
| 2026-02-28 | PattyMurray (Senator Patty Murray) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | congress must return immediately and vote to put an end to this war. every senator should be on the record—the american people deserve to know which of their leaders supports another potentially bloody and costly war in the middle east. no war with iran. | http://twitter.com/PattyMurray/statuses/2027775310242992584 |
| 2026-02-28 | RepBonamici (Suzanne Bonamici) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | @repbonamici speaker johnson must immediately bring congress back into session so we can debate and vote on h.con.res.38, a bipartisan war powers resolution introduced by representatives massie and khanna that directs the president to terminate the use of force against iran unless authorized by a formal declaration of war or an authorization for the use of military force by congress. the american people deserve no less. | http://twitter.com/RepBonamici/statuses/2027796432405881080 |
| 2026-02-28 | RepBonnie (Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | speaker johnson, call congress back. the american people deserve to know where their representatives stand on illegal wars. | http://twitter.com/RepBonnie/statuses/2027772122978816134 |
| 2026-02-28 | RepGlennIvey (Rep. Glenn Ivey) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | i am deeply alarmed that president trump has launched military strikes against iran after telling the american people he would keep us out of another costly foreign war. you cannot campaign on ending “forever wars” and then turn around and move us closer to one without a clear strategy, clear authorization, and clear answers. let me be plain: iran is a state sponsor of terrorism, a driver of instability in the middle east, and a regime that tramples the rights of its own people. no one is naïve about that. but strength is not the same thing as recklessness, and toughness does not mean bypassing congress or sidelining diplomacy. folks back home are worried about grocery bills, rent, gas prices, and whether their kids can afford college, not about stumbling into another open-ended conflict thousands of miles away. they also expect transparency and accountability from their government, especially when serious questions remain unresolved on other matters, like the epstein files and the economy. the american people deserve straight talk, not sudden escalation. we owe our service members more than slogans. we owe them a mission grounded in law, strategy, and a clear endgame, not a blank check that risks more american lives and billions of taxpayer dollars that could be put to work right here at home. | http://twitter.com/RepGlennIvey/statuses/2027813920505790898 |
| 2026-02-28 | RepGlennIvey (Rep. Glenn Ivey) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | @repglennivey folks back home are worried about grocery bills, rent, gas prices, and whether their kids can afford college, not about stumbling into another open-ended conflict thousands of miles away. they also expect transparency and accountability from their government, especially when serious questions remain unresolved on other matters, like the epstein files and the economy. the american people deserve straight talk, not sudden escalation. we owe our service members more than slogans. we owe them a mission grounded in law, strategy, and a clear endgame, not a blank check that risks more american lives and billions of taxpayer dollars that could be put to work right here at home. | http://twitter.com/RepGlennIvey/statuses/2027814706900054078 |
| 2026-02-28 | RepGoodlander (Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the president has unilaterally launched a war of choice against iran without congressional authorization that is putting the lives of american troops on the line and risking a dangerous and costly regional conflict in the middle east. as i continue to closely monitor this situation, i am praying for the safety and success of our men and women in uniform. our constitution is clear: the decision to go to war rests with congress. i am calling on speaker johnson to bring the house back into session immediately. giving the president a blank check to wage war is a dangerous dereliction of our most basic constitutional duty, and it is past time for republican leadership in congress to allow us to do our jobs on behalf of the american people. congress and the american people deserve answers to basic questions from donald trump and his administration: what are the imminent threats that led the president to launch this war of choice without congressional authorization? why did we abandon diplomacy that could have blocked iran from a nuclear weapon without the risks and costs to the american people of direct military action? how will regime change in iran make america safer? what is the plan now? how does this end? the american people deserve accountability and answers, and i will not back down until we get both. | http://twitter.com/RepGoodlander/statuses/2027797819289932260 |
| 2026-02-28 | RepGoodlander (Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | how does this end? the american people do not want to be dragged into another forever war. the american people deserve accountability and answers to basic questions — i will not back down until we get both. https://t.co/kqmv5kmxv7 | http://twitter.com/RepGoodlander/statuses/2027877469911429606 |
| 2026-02-28 | RepHorsford (Rep. Steven Horsford) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | my prayers are with our servicemembers carrying out this mission. their safety must come first, and they deserve absolute clarity of purpose and the full support of the nation they serve. the american people have been clear: they do not want another prolonged conflict overseas. if there is a compelling and urgent justification for placing american troops in harms way in a potential war with iran, the president has a constitutional obligation to present that case to congress and to the american people. that has not happened. congress must be fully briefed, meaningfully consulted, and allowed to vote on a war powers resolution so every member can state clearly where they stand as required under the constitution and consistent with the war powers resolution. the american people deserve transparency, accountability, and a clear strategy before any further escalation. | http://twitter.com/RepHorsford/statuses/2027734693026676772 |
| 2026-02-28 | RepJimCosta (Rep. Jim Costa) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | i am closely monitoring the situation following president trumps announcement that u.s. forces have launched major combat operations against iran. irans regime is clearly a dangerous and destabilizing force, with a long history of supporting terrorism, threatening our allies, and pursuing nuclear weapons. while confronting these threats is necessary, military action of this magnitude carries serious risks. our troops are in harms way, and there is a real possibility that this conflict could expand into a wider and prolonged war in the middle east without the understanding or support of the american people. congress has a constitutional responsibility under article i to authorize the use of military force, and it is concerning that such authorization was not sought before this strike. the american people deserve transparency about the objectives of this operation, the legal authority under which it was undertaken, and the plan to protect u.s. service members and civilians in the region. if last years strikes against irans nuclear program were a major success, it is reasonable to ask why this follow-up operation was deemed necessary. i am calling for an immediate classified briefing to better understand the administrations strategy, ensure accountability, and demand that congress be fully involved in overseeing this conflict. our troops and their families deserve clarity, support, and assurance that every decision is made with their safety and our national interest in mind. we must remain firm in confronting terrorism and nuclear proliferation, but we must also be clear-eyed about the costs of war. the path forward must prioritize american security, regional stability, and a strategy that prevents another open-ended conflict in the middle east. it is my hope that as these circumstances develop, a bipartisan consensus will emerge that strengthens u.s. resolve and provides clear direction to bring peace to that part of the world. | http://twitter.com/RepJimCosta/statuses/2027873053989023944 |
| 2026-02-28 | RepLoriTrahan (Lori Trahan) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | my statement on donald trump’s decision to launch u.s. military strikes on iran: president trump is drawing the united states into another foreign conflict, returning american servicemembers to the middle east once again less than five years after the end of our 20-year war in afghanistan. the american people deserve answers. congress has a constitutional responsibility to decide whether our nation goes to war – and that responsibility cannot be bypassed. any military action against iran must be openly debated and authorized by congress. im praying for the safety of our servicemembers in the region who have been placed in harms way yet again and for their families who have already borne enormous sacrifice. like all americans, they were told just 10 months ago – when trump ordered strikes on irans nuclear sites – that irans nuclear capability was set back years as a result. now, were being told something altogether different: that those strikes failed, and that iran may be more dangerous than ever. our men and women in uniform deserve a clear mission, defined objectives, and a strategy that protects u.s. interests and regional stability without sliding into another forever war. every dollar and every american servicemember committed to an open-ended conflict abroad is a dollar and a life not invested here at home – in the families already stretched thin at the grocery store, on their utilities, and at the doctors office. at a moment of real economic pressure, driven in part by reckless policies advanced by this administration, the last thing our country needs is a costly war launched without congressional debate or a clear strategy. i will continue pressing for transparency and oppose any unilateral rush to war that puts politics ahead of our troops and the wellbeing of the american people. | http://twitter.com/RepLoriTrahan/statuses/2027726688520413554 |
| 2026-02-28 | RepLuzRivas (Congresswoman Luz Rivas) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | @repluzrivas the united states must not enter another costly, indefinite conflict without fully understanding the risks to our servicemembers and allies in the region. the american people deserve answers and accountability. | http://twitter.com/RepLuzRivas/statuses/2027776391089946647 |
| 2026-02-28 | RepMaxwellFrost (Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | congress must reconvene immediately to vote on a war powers resolution to stop trumps illegal and dangerous war. we know what comes next: instability, innocent death, our troops risking their lives, and chaos. these regime change wars do not work. we can support the people of iran without bombing them. just days ago, trump was already misrepresenting what his own generals were telling him, including warnings about the high risk of american casualties. the american people deserve the truth, especially as innocent civilians are already dying and u.s. service members are being put in harms way. whether this is about politics, oil, shielding himself from scandal, or backing benjamin netanyahu, one thing is clear: this is an unnecessary war of choice, launched without transparency or accountability. | http://twitter.com/RepMaxwellFrost/statuses/2027791464244134338 |
| 2026-02-28 | RepRobertGarcia (Congressman Robert Garcia) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve lower prices and affordable healthcare, not another war in the middle east. we can support the people of iran & their self-determination without this dangerous action that is already costing innocent lives. end this war. we need a war powers vote now. | http://twitter.com/RepRobertGarcia/statuses/2027763339116323178 |
| 2026-02-28 | SenBooker (Sen. Cory Booker) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | america must be strong and smart. todays actions were launched by a president who has rarely proven to be either. let me be clear: the iranian regime is one of the most dangerous, destabilizing forces in the middle east. it has american blood on its hands. it has armed and supported terrorist proxies who have killed tens of thousands. it has brutalized its own people, killing thousands in recent weeks, simply for demanding basic human rights and a future free from oppression. iran remains the worlds largest state sponsor of terrorism, and a nuclear-armed iran would pose an intolerable threat to the united states, to our allies, and to global security. that outcome must never be allowed. but none of these facts suspend our constitution or confer upon any president the authority to unilaterally wage war. the constitution is unambiguous: congress alone has the power to declare war and to authorize the use of military force. today, americans are feeling less safe because president trump launched “massive and ongoing” military strikes on iran without congressional authorization, without meaningful consultation with lawmakers, and without presenting a credible legal justification or coherent strategy. he has taken our nation into a major military confrontation with the stated intent of regime change and in doing so has put our troops, our diplomats, and our regional partners at grave risk, while dragging the united states toward another costly and protracted conflict in the middle east. the president has presented no strategy for what happens if the iranian regime collapses. no plan for managing the inevitable power struggle among armed factions. no plan for securing nuclear material. no plan for preventing a humanitarian catastrophe. no plan for protecting tens of thousands of u.s. troops and civilians across a region now on high alert. no plan for coordinating with suddenly imperiled neighboring nations. no plan for what comes after the bombs. and no transparency with congress or the american people about the human and financial costs of his military actions. in fact, in the weeks before these attacks, even secretary of state rubio cautioned that no one can predict what would follow the fall of irans leadership and that the risks to u.s. forces and regional stability would be enormous. these warnings were not heeded. military action alone cannot solve irans nuclear challenge. we saw this last year when president trump claimed he had ’completely obliterated irans nuclear program with a set of strikes - claims that were swiftly proven false. the american people deserve honesty, not bluster; clarity and sober judgment, not reckless adventurism in matters of national security. the trump administration must immediately brief congress on the intelligence, objectives, legal basis, and long-term strategy underlying todays action. congress must reassert its constitutional role - not simply roll over - because war and peace cannot be left to the impulses of any one president, especially not this one. we should have learned from the last two decades of conflict in the middle east that wars launched without clear goals and without an end-state in mind rarely end well. they cost lives, destabilize regions, embolden adversaries, and weaken americas moral standing. i am grateful for the professionalism and bravery of our service members who now find themselves in harms way, and i pray for their safety. they are the finest fighting force in human history, willing to shoulder dangers most americans will never see. they deserve leadership guided by strategy, grounded in law, and worthy of their sacrifice - not reckless decision making that places them in the path of escalating danger. | http://twitter.com/SenBooker/statuses/2027824893006581825 |
| 2026-02-28 | SenatorWarnock (Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | no president has the right to drag the nation into war like this alone. the american people deserve a voice. congress must return immediately to vote on this war. god bless our troops as they keep their oath. we, the people’s elected representatives, must keep ours. | http://twitter.com/SenatorWarnock/statuses/2027803487166165304 |
| 2026-02-28 | SenatorWarnock (Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | americans have long been weary of forever wars in the middle east and the painful lessons that should have already been learned. the trump administrations dramatic and deadly escalation in iran risks yet another sad chapter of decades-long entanglements. given the lack of a clear plan, it risks increased instability in the region while endangering american troops and harming americas national security. a wider regional conflict would not make us safer, it would increase instability and uncertainty at a moment when our focus should be on the pressing problems we face at home. lets be clear: the iranian regime is brutal and destabilizing. it cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. but the president has not explained why diplomatic talks that were underway this week are no longer viable and diplomacy no longer available. instead, he has said in word and deed that this is war, a power that the constitution reserves for congress alone. the united states of america is a democracy and no president has the right to declare war or to drag the nation into war. congress should return to session immediately to debate the use of force as is our solemn duty. the american people deserve answers and a voice through their elected representatives. god bless our troops as they keep their oath. we, the peoples elected representatives must keep ours. i pray for peace. | http://twitter.com/SenatorWarnock/statuses/2027864404449005997 |
| 2026-03-01 | RepGabeVasquez (Rep. Gabe Vasquez) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | this is devastating news. my deepest condolences go out to the families of these brave service members. the american people deserve answers before more american lives are put at risk. | http://twitter.com/RepGabeVasquez/statuses/2028198482331201707 |
| 2026-03-01 | RepJimmyGomez (Rep. Jimmy Gomez) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | my heart is with the loved ones of the three american service members killed. their families are grieving tonight because of a decision that never came before congress for a vote. the american people deserve a say before their sons and daughters are sent into war. | http://twitter.com/RepJimmyGomez/statuses/2028184188336157056 |
| 2026-03-02 | RepDean (Congresswoman Madeleine Dean) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | no one is shedding a tear for the death of ayatollah khamenei and his murderous regime. yet, our founders made clear that a president cannot declare war without congress. the american people deserve answers. https://t.co/nzaxdzlgzs | http://twitter.com/RepDean/statuses/2028546472178766208 |
| 2026-03-02 | RepEscobar (Rep. Veronica Escobar) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | congress and the american people deserve transparency from a department of defense falling woefully short on keeping us informed. between the airspace shutdowns in el paso and fort hancock and the friendly fire that shot down three f-15s, we deserve answers. https://t.co/y9xinf2q6m | http://twitter.com/RepEscobar/statuses/2028574651551559967 |
| 2026-03-02 | RepHorsford (Rep. Steven Horsford) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | four american service members have lost their lives in this military action. my prayers are with their families and loved ones as they grieve this devastating loss. when american troops are placed in harms way, congress and the american people deserve transparency. yet trump has admitted that there is no strategy or exit plan. there will be a classified briefing tomorrow, and i will ensure our service members and their safety are front and center in that conversation. | http://twitter.com/RepHorsford/statuses/2028574221522125270 |
| 2026-03-02 | RepLiccardo (Rep. Sam Liccardo) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve to know whether cnn will become another state-run mouthpiece. setting aside the investment of saudi and other sovereign wealth funds, the antitrust risk demands scrutiny. if doj looked the other way while the administration coordinated a pressure campaign on netflix to fold, then the public deserves to know who made that call. @senwarren, @senblumenthal, and i want answers. https://t.co/jj6gkrh5tz | http://twitter.com/RepLiccardo/statuses/2028571685973000329 |
| 2026-03-02 | RepMikeLevin (Rep. Mike Levin) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | a polymarket account in the name of “magamyman” placed a bet on this weekends u.s. strikes on iran 71 minutes before the news broke publicly — when the market had it at just 17% probability — and walked away with over half a million dollars. some questions worth asking: who had that information? how did they get it? and why were the doj and cftc’s active investigations into polymarket dropped the moment the trump administration took office? also worth mentioning that donald trump jr. has a financial stake in polymarket’s success. his firm made multi-million-dollar investments into the platform last year, and he sits on its advisory board. the american people deserve to know if advance knowledge of military action is being used for financial gain. congress must investigate this. https://t.co/g8gyhrggd2 | http://twitter.com/RepMikeLevin/statuses/2028595416363872506 |
| 2026-03-02 | SenAmyKlobuchar (Senator Amy Klobuchar) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | nearly three days after the initial strikes on iran, the administration has still not laid out a strategic plan or path forward. the american people deserve answers. | http://twitter.com/SenAmyKlobuchar/statuses/2028560339223097453 |
| 2026-03-02 | RepMaryMiller (Rep. Mary Miller) | Rep | american people deserve | the american people deserve elections they can trust! @aagdhillon is right to demand full transparency and lawful voter rolls from states. remove the deceased. remove the ineligible. remove the fraudulent. https://t.co/jx0z56fzkl | http://twitter.com/RepMaryMiller/statuses/2028580208878420339 |
| 2026-03-03 | AndyKimNJ (Andy Kim) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | no more soundbites. the american people deserve to know exactly why we’re at war with iran. and if trump plans to deploy more servicemembers to fight this war, especially one that could be disastrous for our security at home, then the american people need a say. | http://twitter.com/AndyKimNJ/statuses/2028844537653641286 |
| 2026-03-03 | RepAdamSmith (Rep. Adam Smith) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | when trump was running for president, he said we would not go to war with iran. what changed? the american people deserve an explanation. i spoke to @newsnation last night about the military’s involvement in iran. https://t.co/gpaddns7q6 | http://twitter.com/RepAdamSmith/statuses/2028950113586950246 |
| 2026-03-03 | RepGraceMeng (Grace Meng) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the fbi looked into serious allegations against the president and the doj kept it from the public. thats unacceptable. release every file. the american people deserve transparency and truth. | http://twitter.com/RepGraceMeng/statuses/2028902049107091920 |
| 2026-03-03 | RepMikeLevin (Rep. Mike Levin) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | rt @repmikelevin a polymarket account in the name of “magamyman” placed a bet on this weekends u.s. strikes on iran 71 minutes before the news broke publicly — when the market had it at just 17% probability — and walked away with over half a million dollars. some questions worth asking: who had that information? how did they get it? and why were the doj and cftc’s active investigations into polymarket dropped the moment the trump administration took office? also worth mentioning that donald trump jr. has a financial stake in polymarket’s success. his firm made multi-million-dollar investments into the platform last year, and he sits on its advisory board. the american people deserve to know if advance knowledge of military action is being used for financial gain. congress must investigate this. https://t.co/g8gyhrggd2 | http://twitter.com/RepMikeLevin/statuses/2028857247715987702 |
| 2026-03-03 | RepMikeLevin (Rep. Mike Levin) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | since launching u.s. military attacks with iran, donald trump has found time to host a mar-a-lago fundraiser and rave about his new ballroom drapes. what he hasnt done is find time to make his case to the american people for why hes putting american servicemembers lives at risk. this is completely unacceptable. congress and the american people deserve answers now. | http://twitter.com/RepMikeLevin/statuses/2028940449113911803 |
| 2026-03-03 | RepPeteAguilar (Rep. Pete Aguilar) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | trumps war with iran is already costing hardworking americans. the american people deserve answers about why their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent on foreign wars while they struggle to afford basic necessities. https://t.co/cg7osjfpc9 | http://twitter.com/RepPeteAguilar/statuses/2028950204347560383 |
| 2026-03-03 | RepVindman (Congressman Eugene Vindman) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | right now, americans are feeling the squeeze. gas prices are rising. utility bills are climbing. groceries cost more every week. and you know what else is expensive? a war with iran. instead of concentrating on bringing down costs at home and easing the burden on working families, we are drifting toward yet another open-ended conflict in the middle east. the american people deserve better. | http://twitter.com/RepVindman/statuses/2028904268502077564 |
| 2026-03-03 | SenWarren (Elizabeth Warren) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | rt @senatedems donald trump pulled the u.s. into a reckless war with iran. no authorization from congress, no clear goals, no exit strategy. the constitution gives the power to declare war to congress, not one person. the american people deserve answers. via @senwarren https://t.co/ey9xiedlly | http://twitter.com/SenWarren/statuses/2028936636508106843 |
| 2026-03-03 | repcleaver (Rep. Emanuel Cleaver) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | shame on secretary noem. instead of taking responsibility for agents under her leadership killing american citizens, shes doubling down on false and inflammatory rhetoric. leadership requires accountability, truth, and humility in the face of tragedy. the american people deserve far better. | http://twitter.com/repcleaver/statuses/2028880838981763579 |
| 2026-03-03 | repcleaver (Rep. Emanuel Cleaver) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | you truly cant make this make sense. firing iran counter-intel experts days before knowingly escalating tensions is reckless and puts our national security at risk. the american people deserve competence, not chaos. | http://twitter.com/repcleaver/statuses/2028931172256854228 |
| 2026-03-03 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | 🚨breaking: we’re forcing a vote🚨 congress will have two legislative days to vote on whether to expose sexual harassment records or keep the cover-up going. congress has been sweeping this under the rug for far too long. tony gonzales may be the latest example, but he’s not the only one. staff deserve to come to work without being harassed by their bosses. women deserve to be safe. our resolution directs the ethics committee to publicly release all records and reports related to members of congress investigated for sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances. the american people deserve to know which members are predators and they will see exactly who stands with victims and who protects abusers. any member voting against this is voting to shield sexual harassers instead of supporting survivors. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2028968815334244765 |
| 2026-03-04 | CongressMin (Rep. Dave Min) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | ill keep it simple. everyone with ties to epstein must testify. the survivors and the american people deserve a serious investigation. i urge chair comer to pursue integrity, not partisan theatrics. https://t.co/a5uwbd2t73 | http://twitter.com/CongressMin/statuses/2029229527834972533 |
| 2026-03-04 | RepHorsford (Rep. Steven Horsford) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | donald trump promised us about ending wars and keeping america out of prolonged conflicts. now, according to reports, this military campaign could continue for weeks - putting more lives at risk and creating ripple effects here at home. i believe the american people deserve clarity, constitutional accountability, and a strategy that doesnt repeat the mistakes of the past. we cannot afford another open-ended conflict while families are struggling with rising costs. my focus remains on lowering prices, strengthening our communities, and investing in security and stability here at home - not expanding uncertainty abroad. https://t.co/bnurm59cg2 | http://twitter.com/RepHorsford/statuses/2029213026696548626 |
| 2026-03-04 | RepJayapal (Rep. Pramila Jayapal) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | secretary noem was given multiple chances to tell the truth today and own up to the lawlessness of dhs. she chose not to. the american people deserve better. she needs to resign, be impeached, or be fired. https://t.co/nlaybfoz7c | http://twitter.com/RepJayapal/statuses/2029272353289466104 |
| 2026-03-04 | RepJimmyPanetta (Rep. Jimmy Panetta) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the administration continues to protect donald trump, rather than hold any and all predators involved in the epstein files accountable. the victims of jeffrey epstein deserve justice, and the american people deserve full accountability and transparency. https://t.co/ntdzlpgamh | http://twitter.com/RepJimmyPanetta/statuses/2029052716211728764 |
| 2026-03-04 | RepJimmyPanetta (Rep. Jimmy Panetta) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve nothing less. | http://twitter.com/RepJimmyPanetta/statuses/2029277447179649059 |
| 2026-03-04 | SenAdamSchiff (Adam Schiff) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | kristi noem is taking no responsibility for how dhs is operating under her “leadership.” the american people deserve accountability for ice and cbp’s violence in our streets. this has to stop. https://t.co/qmoqhxfvef | http://twitter.com/SenAdamSchiff/statuses/2029252489170587950 |
| 2026-03-04 | SenAlexPadilla (Senator Alex Padilla) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | as donald trump pushes our country into a war that has already cost the lives of at least six brave service members, republicans today refused to even debate the issue because they know that americans did not ask for this. americans want lower costs — not another forever war they will be forced to pay for at the gas pump and through rising energy bills. donald trump, who campaigned on ending endless wars, has now illegally launched one without congressional authorization. with each passing day, president trump and his administration change their justification for this war and have failed to provide credible evidence of any imminent threat against the united states. this is another haphazard, act now, plan later mission carried out with no clear plan for what comes next, who comes next, or how this administration will protect the american people from retaliation. this war powers resolution was a first attempt toward getting the answers that the american people deserve. instead, republicans once again chose to surrender congressional authority to the president. | http://twitter.com/SenAlexPadilla/statuses/2029330319753495038 |
| 2026-03-04 | repcleaver (Rep. Emanuel Cleaver) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | tens of thousands of epstein files kept out of public view while allegations involve the president? the american people deserve full transparency. | http://twitter.com/repcleaver/statuses/2029333821636661267 |
| 2026-03-04 | RepAdrianSmith (Rep. Adrian Smith) | Rep | american people deserve | if you go to work and do your job, you deserve to be paid. unfortunately, my democratic colleagues disagree and continue to hold the paychecks of thousands of hard-working americans hostage. its time to end these political games—the american people deserve better. https://t.co/gjl2hhayep | http://twitter.com/RepAdrianSmith/statuses/2029319897541468295 |
| 2026-03-04 | RepDonaldsPress (Congressman Byron Donalds) | Rep | american people deserve | what tim walz and keith ellison have let occur in minnesota is a disgrace to our country, and the american people deserve answers. today, we will get those answers. stay tuned. | http://twitter.com/RepDonaldsPress/statuses/2029194542210044111 |
| 2026-03-04 | RepDonaldsPress (Congressman Byron Donalds) | Rep | american people deserve | they knew about the fraud. they could have stopped it. but they let it happen. the unprecedented fraud that occurred under @govtimwalz and @keithellison is a national disgrace, and the american people deserve justice. see my full remarks in @gopoversight here: https://t.co/4ipsspsnya | http://twitter.com/RepDonaldsPress/statuses/2029239000565780518 |
| 2026-03-04 | RepGrothman (Rep. Glenn Grothman) | Rep | american people deserve | today in the @gopoversight hearing, we exposed how billions in taxpayer dollars were stolen in minnesota while governor walz and attorney general ellison failed to act. federal prosecutors have charged dozens who misused funds meant for kids, housing, and health services, and whistleblowers say state officials ignored warnings and retaliated against those who spoke up. the american people deserve answers and accountability. were demanding records, communications, and documents to get to the bottom of this fraud, and pushing for stronger safeguards to protect taxpayer dollars and prevent this from happening again. | http://twitter.com/RepGrothman/statuses/2029278888917123366 |
| 2026-03-04 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @repnancymace 🚨breaking: we’re forcing a vote🚨 congress will have two legislative days to vote on whether to expose sexual harassment records or keep the cover-up going. congress has been sweeping this under the rug for far too long. tony gonzales may be the latest example, but he’s not the only one. staff deserve to come to work without being harassed by their bosses. women deserve to be safe. our resolution directs the ethics committee to publicly release all records and reports related to members of congress investigated for sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances. the american people deserve to know which members are predators and they will see exactly who stands with victims and who protects abusers. any member voting against this is voting to shield sexual harassers instead of supporting survivors. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2029204432181711226 |
| 2026-03-04 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | 🚨breaking: we’re moving to subpoena u.s. attorney general, pam bondi🚨 ag bondi claims the doj has released all of the epstein files. the record is clear: they have not. the epstein case is one of the greatest cover-ups in american history. his global sex trafficking network is larger than what is being revealed. three million documents have been released, and we still don’t have the full truth. videos are missing. audio is missing. logs are missing. there are millions more documents out there. we want to know why the doj is more focused on shielding the powerful than delivering justice. the american people deserve answers, victims deserve justice. hold. the. line. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2029256140190523658 |
| 2026-03-04 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | breaking: republican leadership is actively whipping against my privileged resolution to disclose sexual harassment by members of congress. they want it to fail. a vote to bury this is a vote against women. the american people deserve to know who their representatives really are. who are they protecting? | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2029261761648476441 |
| 2026-03-04 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | breaking: our motions to subpoena the office of congressional workplace rights and ag pam bondi have both passed the oversight committee. the office of congressional workplace rights will release every taxpayer-funded settlement for congressional misconduct. every member who used your money to silence victims gets exposed. ag bondi will testify about missing epstein evidence. the videos, the audio, the documents the doj is hiding. the american people deserve transparency. survivors deserve justice. we’re delivering both. accountability is coming. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2029305372813533324 |
| 2026-03-05 | DonaldNorcross (Congressman Donald Norcross 🇺🇸) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | as a senior member of the house armed services committee, i received classified briefings after operation epic fury and am still left with serious questions. the american people deserve to know why this strike was undertaken at this time, why it happened now, and what strategy exists to prevent a wider conflict. the iranian regime has posed a persistent threat to u.s. national security for decades, is the leading global sponsor of terrorism, and has oppressed its own people. undertaking a war in the middle east without a full understanding of the conflict is not the right strategy and puts our servicemembers at risk. the war powers resolution makes clear that the president must go to congress and justify any use of military force against iran. | http://twitter.com/DonaldNorcross/statuses/2029684543075004525 |
| 2026-03-05 | KellyMorrisonMN (Kelly Morrison) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | our service members deserve to know why theyre being sent into war – with a clear strategy, plan, and end goal. the american people deserve to know why billions of their taxpayer dollars are being used to fight a foreign war that is costing american lives. the trump administration has failed on all accounts. trump launched an illegal war, and congress has the power to end it. we must do so today. i urge every one of my colleagues in the house to vote yes on the bipartisan war powers resolution this afternoon. | http://twitter.com/KellyMorrisonMN/statuses/2029594021023383758 |
| 2026-03-05 | RepAndreCarson (André Carson) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the united states should not be dragged into another senseless war without the consent of the american people. thats why im a cosponsor of the iran war powers resolution and will vote yes today. the american people deserve debate and transparency before sending our troops into harms way. | http://twitter.com/RepAndreCarson/statuses/2029610540130029979 |
| 2026-03-05 | RepDelBene (Rep. Suzan DelBene) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve to know the plan & justification before rushing into war. thats why the constitution gives congress the authority to declare war – not a singular person. @repadamsmith @hascdemocrats & i discussed the importance of voting for todays war powers resolution. | http://twitter.com/RepDelBene/statuses/2029691614021447868 |
| 2026-03-05 | RepHorsford (Rep. Steven Horsford) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | when american troops are placed in harms way, congress and the american people deserve transparency. the constitution requires that the president make a clear case before sending our service members into potential conflict. right now, that case hasnt been made. congress must be fully briefed, and the american people - through their elected representatives - deserve a vote on the path forward. https://t.co/a5izk2ruwa | http://twitter.com/RepHorsford/statuses/2029682372573061390 |
| 2026-03-05 | RepHoulahan (Chrissy Houlahan) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve answers. if we are sending our troops to die in a foreign war of president trump’s choosing, we are owed an explanation. https://t.co/ilw2uxs9em | http://twitter.com/RepHoulahan/statuses/2029553825380479010 |
| 2026-03-05 | RepMarcyKaptur (Rep. Marcy Kaptur) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | this weekend, the trump-vance administration launched a regime change war on iran. as a co-sponsor of the iran war powers resolution, i know that no vote was called in congress prior to this profound and unprecedented military action. the american people deserve affordability, not more foreign wars. | http://twitter.com/RepMarcyKaptur/statuses/2029670148173615457 |
| 2026-03-05 | RepMrvan (Rep. Frank J. Mrvan) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | irans pursuit of nuclear weapons poses a serious threat to the united states, our allies, and stability in the middle east, but under our constitution, the authority to declare war rests solely with congress, not the president acting alone. this administrations unilateral declaration of war has placed our brave servicemembers in harms way without congressional authorization. i am praying for their safety and remain steadfast in my commitment to bring them home. i supported todays war powers resolution because i believe the administrations actions raise serious constitutional concerns. their justification for military action has shifted repeatedly, and they have admittedly acknowledged that the united states was not facing an imminent threat. the american people deserve transparency, clearly defined objectives, and a coalition of supportive international partners. there is an immediate need for congress to reassert its constitutional responsibility, provide oversight, and develop a clear strategy that protects our national security while preventing an open-ended military engagement. as the fiscal year 2027 budget is submitted and the appropriations process begins, i will continue working with my congressional colleagues to ensure accountability, support our servicemembers and their families, and uphold the constitutional balance of powers that defines our democracy. | http://twitter.com/RepMrvan/statuses/2029680327224959077 |
| 2026-03-05 | RepNikkiB (Rep. Nikki Budzinski) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | @repnikkib ive always taken seriously the threat iran poses to our security and that of our allies. that concern remains today. we cannot allow iran to become a nuclear power, for the long-term security of the united states and our allies. but just months ago, the administration said irans nuclear capabilities had been neutralized. now were being told new strikes were necessary. those two things dont add up, and the american people deserve straight answers | http://twitter.com/RepNikkiB/statuses/2029685557186433533 |
| 2026-03-05 | RepSchneider (Rep. Brad Schneider) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | congress and the american people deserve answers from the president on the war with iran. why are we at war? what are the goals? what’s the strategy? what’s the end game? how will we get americans in the impacted region out quickly and safely? https://t.co/qxqznagnqm | http://twitter.com/RepSchneider/statuses/2029659062959513699 |
| 2026-03-05 | SenatorCantwell (Sen. Maria Cantwell) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the president doesnt believe he is subject to constraints, but the constitution and the law require congressional approval for any broad-based military action. todays vote is the first vote in holding the president accountable to those constraints and doing our duty under the constitution, which says clearly that only congress can declare war. the president has taken broad military action in iran, taking out government leaders, bombing key military targets, and trying to destroy irans ballistic missile arsenal. while deterring dangerous regimes from developing nuclear weapons is a critical mission, this effort has gone far beyond key strikes on timely, urgent targets. that is why the president must come to congress if he wants broad military authority. under the constitution and the war powers resolution, congress has the power to declare war, while the president, as commander in chief, may only use military force without prior congressional approval to repel sudden attacks and respond to clear imminent threats. americans want to know the plan. with our economy in turbulence and working people wanting us to focus on their immediate economic needs and combatting inflation, it is hard to argue that an expensive, risky, and disruptive military venture in the middle east is the right action to take now. todays vote is important for reaffirming our belief that any broad military engagement that risks loss of life and treasure must be approved by congress. instead, we should focus on tougher sanctions and a vigorous inspection regime to stop iran from getting nuclear weapons. the american people deserve to know where congress stands. the constitution puts constraints on the president. my colleagues on the other side of aisle should help rein in the president when he continues to ignore those constitutional constraints, including on tariffs, free speech, voting rights and now war powers. they should not just give the president a free hand. | http://twitter.com/SenatorCantwell/statuses/2029356610058125775 |
| 2026-03-05 | repcleaver (Rep. Emanuel Cleaver) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the constitution is clear - the authority to declare war rests with congress, and the american people deserve transparency and accountability before our nation is drawn into another open-ended military conflict costing precious american lives and taxpayers billions. my statement on voting in favor of the war powers resolution: | http://twitter.com/repcleaver/statuses/2029687224451649785 |
| 2026-03-05 | RepAndyBiggsAZ (Rep Andy Biggs) | Rep | american people deserve | the american people deserve full transparency from their elected officials, and i have continually voted to hold members of congress to the standards worthy of our positions of trust. yesterday, i voted to release all information of sexual misconduct and harassment occurring within congress, but unfortunately, we did not have the votes to make this happen. we will continue pushing for transparency and the highest standards for those who serve in these hallowed halls. https://t.co/bfuim54cic | http://twitter.com/RepAndyBiggsAZ/statuses/2029636631146418458 |
| 2026-03-05 | RepBrianFitz (Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸) | Rep | american people deserve | for too long, outdated irs technology has slowed refunds and frustrated taxpayers. thats why during yesterdays @waysandmeansgop hearing, i pressed internal revenue service chief executive officer frank bisignano on the urgent need to modernize how the irs processes tax returns. the irs expects to receive about 164 million returns this filing season, yet millions of paper filings—still indispensable for many americans—are processed through manual data entry, an outdated system that increases errors, delays refunds, and drives unnecessary costs. modernizing these systems by expanding scanning technology and automation will reduce errors, speed up refunds, and deliver the reliable service taxpayers deserve. the american people deserve a tax system that operates with efficiency, accuracy, and accountability, and thats the standard i will continue working to ensure. watch our full exchange below ⬇️ | http://twitter.com/RepBrianFitz/statuses/2029588881419477414 |
| 2026-03-05 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @repnancymace 🚨breaking: we’re moving to subpoena u.s. attorney general, pam bondi🚨 ag bondi claims the doj has released all of the epstein files. the record is clear: they have not. the epstein case is one of the greatest cover-ups in american history. his global sex trafficking network is larger than what is being revealed. three million documents have been released, and we still don’t have the full truth. videos are missing. audio is missing. logs are missing. there are millions more documents out there. we want to know why the doj is more focused on shielding the powerful than delivering justice. the american people deserve answers, victims deserve justice. hold. the. line. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2029385745601843428 |
| 2026-03-05 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @repnancymace breaking: our motions to subpoena the office of congressional workplace rights and ag pam bondi have both passed the oversight committee. the office of congressional workplace rights will release every taxpayer-funded settlement for congressional misconduct. every member who used your money to silence victims gets exposed. ag bondi will testify about missing epstein evidence. the videos, the audio, the documents the doj is hiding. the american people deserve transparency. survivors deserve justice. we’re delivering both. accountability is coming. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2029624992623685965 |
| 2026-03-06 | DorisMatsui (Rep. Doris Matsui) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | trump has plunged us into an illegal war in the middle east based on “a feeling,” and when asked if there is a threat to americans here at home his response was, “i guess.’ this deeply unserious leadership cannot continue to go unchecked. the world and the american people deserve better. https://t.co/3sp2ox0omv | http://twitter.com/DorisMatsui/statuses/2030066690726449656 |
| 2026-03-06 | RepJoeMorelle (Joe Morelle) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve a transparent explanation for what is going on in iran. https://t.co/c2kk1upaiw | http://twitter.com/RepJoeMorelle/statuses/2030050890481123626 |
| 2026-03-06 | RepRichardNeal (Rep. Richard Neal) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | workers and families across massachusetts and the country were promised lower prices on day 1. over 400 days later, prices are up and the job market is shrinking. democrats refuse to join republicans in settling for this failure. the american people deserve better. https://t.co/mzl01vfc67 | http://twitter.com/RepRichardNeal/statuses/2029971963611955373 |
| 2026-03-06 | RepSarahElfreth (Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | president trumps war on iran has a real cost both to american servicemembers and families at home. this week, we saw the largest single-day rise in gasoline prices since 2022. i voted for an end to this conflict because the american people deserve policies that do not raise already skyrocketing costs or drag our nation into endless war in the middle east. https://t.co/ebt5thzoxv | http://twitter.com/RepSarahElfreth/statuses/2030069019579978023 |
| 2026-03-06 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @repnancymace the moment we moved to subpoena ilhan omar and her brothers immigration records. for years, serious questions have surrounded omars immigration history and alleged marriage fraud. oversight exists for moments exactly like this. the american people deserve the truth. no one is above the law. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2030005607172841815 |
| 2026-03-06 | SteveScalise (Steve Scalise) | Rep | american people deserve | house democrats voted again to block funding for the department of homeland security. theyd rather appease their radical left-wing base than ensure the safety and security of our nation. its reckless. its shameful. and the american people deserve better. | http://twitter.com/SteveScalise/statuses/2029746462100279710 |
| 2026-03-07 | SenatorWarnock (Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | gas prices? up. health care? unaffordable. snap? cut. and the presidents priority is a new endless war in the middle east? the american people deserve better than this. | http://twitter.com/SenatorWarnock/statuses/2030338188527509633 |
| 2026-03-08 | Rep_Stansbury (Rep. Melanie Stansbury) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | officials have detected pfas levels above federal guidelines in at least 15 water systems across nm—including albuquerques va hospital. while the feds under this administration are dismantling water quality standards, new mexico is acting to protect our waters. new mexicans and the american people deserve clean, safe drinking water, and that is why i am working every single day to protect our most vital resource. because, water is life. | http://twitter.com/Rep_Stansbury/statuses/2030780851156640138 |
| 2026-03-09 | BettyMcCollum04 (Rep. Betty McCollum) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | president trump yesterday denied any u.s. involvement in the bombing of a girls school in iran, but new evidence indicates that the u.s. was responsible for the strike. congress and the american people deserve an open and transparent investigation into this terrible tragedy. https://t.co/evcarm3xjo | http://twitter.com/BettyMcCollum04/statuses/2031066976483766368 |
| 2026-03-09 | KellyMorrisonMN (Kelly Morrison) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | casey means has a history of putting profits over people. the american people deserve leaders committed to safe, evidence-based recommendations – not lining their own pockets. yet another example of how deeply unqualified she is to be surgeon general. | http://twitter.com/KellyMorrisonMN/statuses/2031033726658908336 |
| 2026-03-09 | RepLiccardo (Rep. Sam Liccardo) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve to know why this administration rewards russia with oil profits while it helps iran kill american soldiers. im proud to lead this effort with @senrubengallego. | http://twitter.com/RepLiccardo/statuses/2031030139467735517 |
| 2026-03-09 | RepBobOnder (Bob Onder) | Rep | american people deserve | this morning on @realamvoice — with every action, democrats prove they care more about illegal aliens than american citizens. the american people deserve confidence in their elections. they deserve to know that their vote is not diluted or cancelled out by illegal ballots. it is time for @senategop to act and pass the save america act. | http://twitter.com/RepBobOnder/statuses/2031011018579542027 |
| 2026-03-09 | RepMarkAlford (Rep. Mark Alford) | Rep | american people deserve | save america act: this should be the easiest vote in congress…ensuring only american citizens vote in american elections. 🤷♂️ @housegop has done its job.the american people deserve election integrity!! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/osszcjr1qu | http://twitter.com/RepMarkAlford/statuses/2031129470199800005 |
| 2026-03-09 | RepMarkAlford (Rep. Mark Alford) | Rep | american people deserve | save america act: this should be the easiest vote in congress…ensuring only american citizens vote in american elections. 🤷♂️ @housegop has done its job. the american people deserve election integrity!! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/fdkxcsqgy0 | http://twitter.com/RepMarkAlford/statuses/2031129546573926678 |
| 2026-03-09 | RepPeteStauber (Pete Stauber) | Rep | american people deserve | hours-long airport lines, missed flights, and chaos – all courtesy of democrats and their refusal to fund the department of homeland security. enough is enough. the american people deserve better than another democrat-engineered shutdown! | http://twitter.com/RepPeteStauber/statuses/2031075702921892287 |
| 2026-03-10 | RepGaramendi (John Garamendi) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the trump administration has offered 11 conflicting reasons, confused war plans, and vague timelines for the war with iran. the american people deserve clear answers, not shifting explanations. president trump should come before congress today and explain his war of choice. https://t.co/onvyxhzc7j | http://twitter.com/RepGaramendi/statuses/2031459438641435100 |
| 2026-03-10 | RepScottPeters (Rep. Scott Peters) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the victims of jeffrey epstein and his allies heinous crimes deserve justice and accountability. and the american people deserve transparency - not a cover up. i continue to demand the release of the full files and an investigation into all the accused. | http://twitter.com/RepScottPeters/statuses/2031424733485609285 |
| 2026-03-10 | SenGaryPeters (Senator Gary Peters) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | trumps war with iran is already driving up costs for american families at the gas pump. before energy prices go up even more, the american people deserve real answers from the president on why we are in this war in the first place and how were getting out of it. https://t.co/lpbpvtsrae | http://twitter.com/SenGaryPeters/statuses/2031447897280032869 |
| 2026-03-10 | SenatorLujan (Senator Ben Ray Luján) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve transparency from their government, especially when there are untrained “agents” roaming our streets, bashing in windows, and taking americans away from their families without due process. we have a responsibility to make sure those who are keeping our communities safe are highly trained and held accountable for their actions. https://t.co/avvyvyfsmk | http://twitter.com/SenatorLujan/statuses/2031462267762438571 |
| 2026-03-10 | repcleaver (Rep. Emanuel Cleaver) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | on the first 48, investigators say the first two days determine everything that follows. the first 48 hours of trumps war of choice: $5.6 billion in munitions spent, american servicemembers already lost, families back at home bracing for the rising costs of war, and americans abroad left stranded without help from their own government. before another life is risked or another dollar spent, congress and the american people deserve answers. | http://twitter.com/repcleaver/statuses/2031417049637863865 |
| 2026-03-11 | ChrisCoons (Senator Chris Coons) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | american service members are dead. gas prices are rising. markets are rattled. yet the trump administration still cant answer basic questions about their war of choice in iran. the american people deserve the truth. https://t.co/acuzd3sd2x | http://twitter.com/ChrisCoons/statuses/2031860034532229549 |
| 2026-03-11 | KellyMorrisonMN (Kelly Morrison) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | our troops and the american people deserve clarity about the reason we’re at war, the objective, and the end game. this is none of those things. | http://twitter.com/KellyMorrisonMN/statuses/2031771161021845634 |
| 2026-03-11 | RepDexterOR (Congresswoman Maxine Dexter) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | absolutely horrific. trump is responsible for bombing a school full of children. the american people deserve to know how this happened, what is being done to ensure it never happens again, and when this unconstitutional war will end. https://t.co/aizrdv0jir | http://twitter.com/RepDexterOR/statuses/2031832316234863078 |
| 2026-03-11 | RepGraceMeng (Grace Meng) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | my heart breaks for these innocent children and their families. they should still be alive today. the us had a unit charged with preventing these incidents, but reports suggest secretary hegseth gutted it. the american people deserve the truth. i look forward to the full investigations results so congress can act to give our servicemembers the tools and support they need to prevent this from ever happening again. https://t.co/3xvigvgouv | http://twitter.com/RepGraceMeng/statuses/2031820854779138186 |
| 2026-03-11 | RepJamesClyburn (James E. Clyburn) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | its clear the trump administration is not being straight with the american people about the toll this war is taking on our brave servicemembers. the department of defense first claimed that “several” troops sustained “minor” injuries in a march 1 attack in kuwait. it now appears that more than 30 servicemembers remain hospitalized more than a week later. the american people deserve honesty about the risks our troops face and the true cost of sending them into harms way. https://t.co/ylq3ysbyow | http://twitter.com/RepJamesClyburn/statuses/2031862016332157298 |
| 2026-03-11 | SenBlumenthal (Richard Blumenthal) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve answers. i joined @kaitlancollins to discuss how president trump must be held accountable & provide an explanation for his irresponsible war in iran. https://t.co/1paeuwrle7 | http://twitter.com/SenBlumenthal/statuses/2031738004004577411 |
| 2026-03-11 | SenMarkKelly (Senator Mark Kelly) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | these are kids who went to school and never made it home. what happened is horrific and the american people deserve answers. that’s why an investigation into this must be fast, impartial, and transparent. it’s not enough to know why this happened. we need to know how they’re going to keep this from happening again. | http://twitter.com/SenMarkKelly/statuses/2031813685941858512 |
| 2026-03-11 | SenSchumer (Chuck Schumer) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | secretary rubio, secretary hegseth, and other senior officials must go under oath in public hearings with the senate immediately to answer these questions. the american people deserve answers. this is why @senatorshaheen, @senjackreed, and i are demanding they finally testify: https://t.co/w48ddevrfc | http://twitter.com/SenSchumer/statuses/2031777993836622043 |
| 2026-03-12 | CongressMin (Rep. Dave Min) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | during my visit to adelanto, ice made sure i saw a clean, orderly and well run detention facility. but when i met with my constituents, they told me the conditions were unsafe, unhealthy, and inhumane. this discrepancy is why oversight is essential. we will continue to seek the truth. the american people deserve no less. | http://twitter.com/CongressMin/statuses/2032229256017698925 |
| 2026-03-12 | RepTroyDowning (Congressman Troy Downing) | Rep | american people deserve | the american people deserve a stronger product than the senates bill. @financialcmtes bipartisan housing 21, which passed the house 390-9, actually targets the root cause of the housing affordability crisis—overregulation. this is a start, but should by no means be the end of negotiations. | http://twitter.com/RepTroyDowning/statuses/2032201286968340718 |
| 2026-03-13 | RepHorsford (Rep. Steven Horsford) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | new polling shows many americans are concerned that escalating military action with iran could make the united states less safe and lead to a prolonged conflict. at the same time, rising tensions are already driving up costs at home. gas prices have jumped more than 50 cents per gallon nationwide in just the past week, adding more pressure on families already dealing with high costs of living. the american people deserve transparency, accountability, and a clear strategy when it comes to prolonged war and greater instability. https://t.co/p86bwn7tdy | http://twitter.com/RepHorsford/statuses/2032279230461956384 |
| 2026-03-13 | SenBlumenthal (Richard Blumenthal) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | with no clear objectives or strategy, president trump’s reckless war in iran is endangering the lives of innocent civilians & american servicemembers in the region. the american people deserve transparency & answers—i joined @morning_joe to discuss. https://t.co/ui40gsojfp | http://twitter.com/SenBlumenthal/statuses/2032521443808788515 |
| 2026-03-13 | SenPeterWelch (Senator Peter Welch) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve to know whether their tax dollars were used to buy the missiles that destroyed a school for girls in iran that killed more than 100 children. https://t.co/l9hlvupum8 | http://twitter.com/SenPeterWelch/statuses/2032473548019642370 |
| 2026-03-13 | gillibrandny (Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve to know where their prescription drugs come from. @senrickscott and i sat down with @lisa_fletch from @7newsdc to discuss our bipartisan legislation requiring prescription drug labels to include information about the original manufacturer. https://t.co/prw8nzxd7j | http://twitter.com/gillibrandny/statuses/2032542334097703079 |
| 2026-03-15 | RepCasten (Rep. Sean Casten) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | when treasury secretary scott bessent testified before the house financial services committee last month, he refused to explain where, how, or under what authority he is controlling funds from venezuelan oil sales. senator chris van hollen and i are pushing for answers because the american people deserve transparency. https://t.co/0l3mmeca37 | http://twitter.com/RepCasten/statuses/2033292135630344328 |
| 2026-03-15 | RepGabeAmo (Congressman Gabe Amo) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | trumps war of choice is endangering our troops and raising everyday costs for americans. the american people deserve a plan that will end this war and stop trumps cost of living hikes. https://t.co/jqc66fobgb | http://twitter.com/RepGabeAmo/statuses/2033281744284090450 |
| 2026-03-15 | RepGregStanton (Rep. Greg Stanton) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people still have no idea what trump’s plan is in iran or if he has an exit strategy. and hes risking american lives every day. come make the case to congress; the american people deserve transparency and respect. https://t.co/eymb5fgkz8 | http://twitter.com/RepGregStanton/statuses/2033281934156091852 |
| 2026-03-16 | DesJarlaisTN04 (Scott DesJarlais) | Rep | american people deserve | if youre flying for spring break, make sure to plan for long security lines thank the tsa employees who are currently working without pay due to the schumer dhs shutdown. the american people deserve better than having democrats play politics with their safety and paychecks. https://t.co/1tommz20iu | http://twitter.com/DesJarlaisTN04/statuses/2033534528174563809 |
| 2026-03-16 | JimmyPatronis (Jimmy Patronis) | Rep | american people deserve | the american people deserve answers about the harm social media giants have caused to our children. which is exactly why i am leading the fight to hold them accountable, its been 30 years overdue. | http://twitter.com/JimmyPatronis/statuses/2033612345134522519 |
| 2026-03-16 | SenJoniErnst (Joni Ernst) | Rep | american people deserve | 👏the trump administration continues to crack down on fraudsters! no better time than sunshine week to expose waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. the american people deserve accountability for every stolen cent of taxpayer dollars and sunshine is the best disinfectant. | http://twitter.com/SenJoniErnst/statuses/2033616230373069255 |
| 2026-03-16 | SenRickScott (Rick Scott) | Rep | american people deserve | the senates job this week is to pass the save america act and fund dhs. secure our homeland. secure our elections. its what the american people deserve, and its past time we deliver! democrats need to stop playing games and put americans first. | http://twitter.com/SenRickScott/statuses/2033571367459684398 |
| 2026-03-17 | ValerieFoushee (Congresswoman Valerie Foushee) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | i am proud to be one of five original cosponsors of @repsummerlees articles of impeachment against attorney general pam bondi. attorney general bondis duty is to the constitution, not a corrupt regime. instead, she has failed to protect civil and human rights while using the department of justice to create even more barriers to equal justice. the american people have lost their trust in the u.s. attorney general and her office. survivors of jeffrey epsteins abuse––as well as renée nicole good, alex pretti, and their families––deserve justice, and the american people deserve better. read the full statement. https://t.co/zfs4dtproq | http://twitter.com/ValerieFoushee/statuses/2034021504028131438 |
| 2026-03-17 | TXRandy14 (Randy Weber) | Rep | american people deserve | @txrandy14 this hearing will expose the bad actors who are exploiting the gaps in the system and sticking taxpayers with the bill. were working alongside @potus to expose it, shut it down, and protect taxpayer dollars. the american people deserve to have this done right. | http://twitter.com/TXRandy14/statuses/2033959165522051510 |
| 2026-03-18 | NormaJTorres (Rep. Norma Torres) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the january 6 plaque honors the u.s. capitol police who risked their lives to defend our democracy. yet it sits in the capitol basement, out of public view. we wont let their sacrifice be hidden. the american people deserve to see the truth. https://t.co/d5t9awtffd | http://twitter.com/NormaJTorres/statuses/2034306317821620369 |
| 2026-03-18 | RepRobertGarcia (Congressman Robert Garcia) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | trump’s illegal war of choice is raising the price of gas. the american people deserve better. https://t.co/sxltnag5xh | http://twitter.com/RepRobertGarcia/statuses/2034330011931488723 |
| 2026-03-18 | RepRobertGarcia (Congressman Robert Garcia) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | oversight democrats just walked out of an outrageous fake hearing where pam bondi refused to say she would show up for her under oath deposition. we asked her multiple times and she refused to commit. we wont participate in a fake hearing thats not under oath and not transcribed. the american people deserve transparency and the truth. we are going to end this white house cover-up. | http://twitter.com/RepRobertGarcia/statuses/2034404681342972291 |
| 2026-03-18 | RepSchneider (Rep. Brad Schneider) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve answers. thats why my democratic colleagues and i on the house foreign affairs committee are asking marco rubio 13 simple questions about the state departments lack of preparedness for the war with iran and the risks it poses to american citizens. read more here: https://t.co/w78ywczy3m | http://twitter.com/RepSchneider/statuses/2034353453204680908 |
| 2026-03-18 | RepScholten (Congresswoman Hillary Scholten) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | i signed a discharge petition to advance legislation to fund critical dhs agencies—without giving ice full-year funding until we see much needed reforms. we can keep our communities safe and demand the oversight and accountability the american people deserve. https://t.co/e6jyywju6l | http://twitter.com/RepScholten/statuses/2034397639697993981 |
| 2026-03-18 | Rep_Whitesides (Rep. George Whitesides) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | gas prices have rocketed up since the start of the war in iran, and the administration refuses to give us straightforward answers. i questioned defense department officials about their preparation for this situation, and if they had done any analysis on how high prices could get. the american people deserve transparency about how the administration plans to manage the rising cost of oil and gas, and i will continue pushing for answers. | http://twitter.com/Rep_Whitesides/statuses/2034315488809865613 |
| 2026-03-18 | SenGaryPeters (Senator Gary Peters) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | as vice president vance visits detroit today, here are the facts of trump’s economy: trump’s tariffs are costing families $2,500/year. regular gas is 33% more expensive in mi since the start of the iran war. health premiums have doubled across michigan due to cuts in aca. it is an economic disaster, and the american people deserve better. | http://twitter.com/SenGaryPeters/statuses/2034340408084324803 |
| 2026-03-18 | SenGaryPeters (Senator Gary Peters) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | as vice president vance visits metro detroit today, here are the facts of trump’s economy: trump’s tariffs are costing families $2,500/year. regular gas is 33% more expensive in mi since the start of the iran war. health premiums have doubled across michigan due to cuts in aca. it is an economic disaster, and the american people deserve better. | http://twitter.com/SenGaryPeters/statuses/2034340488669438228 |
| 2026-03-18 | SenSchumer (Chuck Schumer) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | trump started a war in the middle east, but now he is trying to dodge the cost and leave the american people with the bill, and there are no signs this war is going to end anytime soon. secretary rubio and secretary hegseth need to testify publicly under oath. the american people deserve answers. they deserve accountability. | http://twitter.com/SenSchumer/statuses/2034368062896439439 |
| 2026-03-18 | SenatorShaheen (Sen. Jeanne Shaheen) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | rt @sfrcdems here are the real consequences of @potus’s war against iran: 📈 higher prices for americans across the board 💵 billions being spent on the conflict instead of health care 🇷🇺 windfalls for putin even as he targets our servicemembers the american people deserve better. https://t.co/n5mygrs5u6 | http://twitter.com/SenatorShaheen/statuses/2034388415362265540 |
| 2026-03-18 | SenCapito (Shelley Moore Capito) | Rep | american people deserve | the american people deserve free and fair elections, and the save america act helps deliver exactly that. showing photo id is a basic expectation in everyday life. voting should be no different. | http://twitter.com/SenCapito/statuses/2034391782058844482 |
| 2026-03-19 | CongressmanRaja (Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | tulsi gabbards own written testimony said irans nuclear program was destroyed, and then she left that out of her oral remarks. that raises serious questions. this war was launched without a clear justification, and the american people deserve the truth. https://t.co/rtsiuupmt4 | http://twitter.com/CongressmanRaja/statuses/2034723684338843878 |
| 2026-03-19 | RepAndreCarson (André Carson) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | at least 13 us service members have already died in iran—including captain seth koval, a husband and dad from indiana. i pressed trump administration officials to justify this war. when the lives of our brave service members are at risk, the american people deserve answers. https://t.co/cjqvucbh5n | http://twitter.com/RepAndreCarson/statuses/2034649368771297487 |
| 2026-03-19 | RepBera (Ami Bera, M.D.) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | this morning, i questioned @dnigabbard about whether she told president trump the truth: there was no imminent threat to justify war with iran. the american people deserve answers from this administration about why we are at war. i will continue to demand them. https://t.co/bigsn8lcut | http://twitter.com/RepBera/statuses/2034719072064037215 |
| 2026-03-19 | RepJimmyGomez (Rep. Jimmy Gomez) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | rt @houseinteldems .@repjimmygomez: the american people deserve to know whether iran was truly ‘weeks away’ from a nuclear weapon as this administration has claimed. https://t.co/hvhpesrxts | http://twitter.com/RepJimmyGomez/statuses/2034673847413154241 |
| 2026-03-19 | RepMikeLevin (Rep. Mike Levin) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | $200 billion. no briefing, strategy, or end game. no respect for congress. i sit on the appropriations committee. i have received zero justification. hegseths entire case to the american people is “it takes money to kill bad guys.” thats an insult. to congress and the constitution. and most of all, to the men and women putting their lives on the line right now. our service members are the best this country has. they are brave, skilled, and they deserve leadership worthy of their sacrifice. they deserve a clear mission. a defined objective. a strategy that someone in this administration has actually thought through. they are not props for a policy that nobody can consistently explain. yes, a nuclear-armed iran is a threat. i believe that. but how we confront that threat matters. the path we take matters. the cost in lives and dollars matters. and who gets to weigh in on all of that matters. thats not weakness. thats the constitution. first the reports were $50 billion. then $100 billion. now $200 billion. with no breakdown, no timeline, no accountability. where the hell are my republican house colleagues? collins and murkowski are asking questions in the senate. the house is silent. that silence is a dereliction of duty. we are a co-equal branch of government. the power of the purse is ours. this is not a technicality. it is the last line of defense against exactly this kind of reckless blank-check governance. our troops deserve better. the american people deserve better. https://t.co/8gp93jwszw | http://twitter.com/RepMikeLevin/statuses/2034711390607335809 |
| 2026-03-20 | gillibrandny (Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve answers on trump’s missile strike that hit a girls’ school. https://t.co/xtpwadvovm | http://twitter.com/gillibrandny/statuses/2035091486673428726 |
| 2026-03-20 | MarshaBlackburn (Sen. Marsha Blackburn) | Rep | american people deserve | democrats are blocking common sense with the save america act. were ready to spend all weekend working to make sure this gets passed because the american people deserve to know when the results are called on election night that they had a free and fair election. https://t.co/lcezl51wgy | http://twitter.com/MarshaBlackburn/statuses/2034796987183247702 |
| 2026-03-20 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | attorney general pam bondi’s oversight briefing does not end the epstein investigation. it doesn’t even slow it down. the american people deserve a full accounting of jeffrey epstein’s criminal network, the rich and powerful who used it, and the institutions that protected them. the oversight committee moved to subpoena the attorney general. my subpoena still stands. i am not backing down. not even a little bit. hold the line. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2034964931921985673 |
| 2026-03-20 | SenAshleyMoody (Senator Ashley Moody) | Rep | american people deserve | why do the dems resort to outright lies about the save america act, a bill that is wildly popular with all americans? who are they representing? im proud to stand with @senmikelee. we are going to stay and fight, because thats what the american people deserve. | http://twitter.com/SenAshleyMoody/statuses/2034996130925220248 |
| 2026-03-23 | RepWilson (Rep. Frederica Wilson) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | this war should have never happened, not for a single moment. what we are seeing now is a conflict without a clear strategy, without a defined objective, and without a credible path forward. the american people deserve transparency and accountability, and they are not getting it. meanwhile, innocent families are paying the price with their lives and their futures. we must pursue disciplined, consistent diplomacy focused on immediate de-escalation and a serious, responsible plan to bring this war to an end. | http://twitter.com/RepWilson/statuses/2036111107798999358 |
| 2026-03-23 | SenHydeSmith (U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith) | Rep | american people deserve | the safety and security of the american people it is not a bargaining chip. it is the first responsibility of this government. democrats need to stop the games, come to the table, and pass the bill to fund @dhsgov. the american people deserve nothing less. https://t.co/4opl5zmfbd | http://twitter.com/SenHydeSmith/statuses/2036162994057421223 |
| 2026-03-23 | SenMikeLee (Mike Lee) | Rep | american people deserve | good. congress sets the “time, places and manner” of elections under article 1, section 4 of the constitution. states cannot turn election day into election week, and the american people deserve better than last-minute mail-in ballot “discoveries” that undermine public trust. | http://twitter.com/SenMikeLee/statuses/2036162648803516812 |
| 2026-03-24 | RepTimKennedy (Rep. Tim Kennedy) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | i will not relent in demanding answers for the family of mr. nurul amin shah alam and our entire community following his tragic death. accountability is non-negotiable, and newly-confirmed secretary mullin is not exempt from that. the american people deserve answers on what is happening at the department of homeland security. | http://twitter.com/RepTimKennedy/statuses/2036518538647839093 |
| 2026-03-24 | RepVindman (Congressman Eugene Vindman) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | so far, trump’s war with iran has cost $29 billion and claimed 13 american lives. wars are measured in years, in debt, and in funerals — and the american people deserve leadership that treats that reality with the seriousness it demands. https://t.co/kdztxjrvwn | http://twitter.com/RepVindman/statuses/2036530661780025570 |
| 2026-03-24 | RepNateMoran (Congressman Nathaniel Moran) | Rep | american people deserve | recent witness testimony at a @waysandmeansgop hearing exposed how foreign-linked funding is working its way into u.s. causes. great reporting from @asranomani digs deeper and shows just how widespread this funding really is. the american people deserve to know whos behind it. read more ⬇️ | http://twitter.com/RepNateMoran/statuses/2036432873339662689 |
| 2026-03-24 | RepRickCrawford (Rep. Rick Crawford) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @houseintel chairman @reprickcrawford: “the great deal of widespread speculation about the atkinson classified hearing transcript is indicative of the american peoples complete and warranted mistrust of the intelligence community. in far too many instances, the ic hides behind the veil of overclassification. sometimes sunlight is the best disinfectant. as part of the committees continued effort to balance the transparency the american people deserve and the need to protect sensitive national security information, we hope that the release of these transcripts allows the american people to make their own determinations. as chairman, i remain committed to ensuring this committee, where possible, is transparent as the ic works to rebuild trust with the american people.” | http://twitter.com/RepRickCrawford/statuses/2036567818066411776 |
| 2026-03-25 | RepJayapal (Rep. Pramila Jayapal) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | trump is dragging us into a senseless, unauthorized war of choice in iran. and every time his officials come before us in committee, they deflect, ignore, and cover up the truth. the american people deserve to know why we are in this war, and they deserve to know the threat it poses. | http://twitter.com/RepJayapal/statuses/2036891461141111109 |
| 2026-03-25 | RepNikema (Congresswoman Nikema Williams) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | tsa paychecks shouldnt be held hostage to ices violence. tsa agents in the #fightingfifth are going unpaid and travelers are paying the price. senate republicans were ready to join democrats to get tsa paid trump blocked the deal. pay our tsa agents. hold ice accountable. the american people deserve both. | http://twitter.com/RepNikema/statuses/2036925257445958124 |
| 2026-03-25 | RepNikema (Congresswoman Nikema Williams) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | tsa paychecks shouldnt be held hostage to ices violence. tsa agents in the #fightingfifth are going unpaid and travelers are paying the price. senate republicans were ready to join democrats to get tsa paid; trump blocked the deal. pay our tsa agents. hold ice accountable. the american people deserve both. | http://twitter.com/RepNikema/statuses/2036926313605304591 |
| 2026-03-25 | RepSaraJacobs (Congresswoman Sara Jacobs) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | president trump had no plan before launching this reckless war, and he still doesn’t have one three weeks later. the american people deserve better than this. | http://twitter.com/RepSaraJacobs/statuses/2036615561686167576 |
| 2026-03-25 | USRepKeating (Congressman Bill Keating) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | today, i voted w/ dems in @houseforeign to subpoena @secrubio, steve witkoff, & jared kushner to testify on iran & ukraine. republicans voted no. house r’s must demand transparency, accountability, & public testimony from this administration. the american people deserve it. | http://twitter.com/USRepKeating/statuses/2036924469030142166 |
| 2026-03-25 | rep_jackson (Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | oversight is an essential function of congress - one republicans are shirking at the expense of the american people. they arent asking about the diplomatic negotiations carelessly abandoned, the recklessness of a regional war with no goals, the lives lost and destruction across nations, or the billions of taxpayer dollars misspent every day. but the american people deserve answers. i joined @repgregorymeeks and all my @houseforeign democrats to subpoena secretary rubio, steve witkoff, and jared kushner to publicly testify. | http://twitter.com/rep_jackson/statuses/2036934544540975583 |
| 2026-03-25 | RepChipRoy (Rep. Chip Roy Press Office) | Rep | american people deserve | four years ago, americans were horrified by the dc-5: five pre-born babies discarded like medical waste after what appeared to be illegal late-term abortions. the american people deserve answers — and real accountability. we will not stop fighting for justice for these innocent children. | http://twitter.com/RepChipRoy/statuses/2036807028295811110 |
| 2026-03-25 | RepSheriBiggs (Sheri Biggs) | Rep | american people deserve | the american people deserve better. when some in washington choose politics over paying those who protect us, its misguided and puts our communities at risk. https://t.co/ojplqadogi | http://twitter.com/RepSheriBiggs/statuses/2036889399468736577 |
| 2026-03-26 | RepFletcher (Rep. Lizzie Fletcher) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | today, house republicans brought a resolution of support for the department of homeland security rather than a bill with a realistic path to becoming law to pay the public servants at dhs who are not being paid. house democrats have given them a bill to pay tsa, coast guard, and others, but republicans who control the house will not consider it. the american people deserve better. | http://twitter.com/RepFletcher/statuses/2037251321867493873 |
| 2026-03-26 | RepJoeMorelle (Joe Morelle) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | donald trump likes to announce things that don’t exist, and thinks he can bend forces to his will, which he clearly cannot do. the american people deserve honesty and transparency. they deserve better. https://t.co/btiiuftmou | http://twitter.com/RepJoeMorelle/statuses/2037220377475031085 |
| 2026-03-26 | RepTerriSewell (Rep. Terri A. Sewell) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | it is maddening that my republican colleagues continue to hold the paychecks of our hardworking tsa agents hostage. for 41 days, republicans have refused to fund tsa, demanding that democrats agree to give more money to ice and help pass trump’s election takeover bill. republicans’ political games have threatened the livelihoods of the tsa personnel who keep our skies safe. their manufactured crisis has caused chaos for travelers everywhere. democrats have put forward a clean bill to fund tsa, fema, cisa, and the u.s. coast guard. republicans could end this shutdown today by passing that bill. instead, they continue to take orders from donald trump. the american people deserve better. | http://twitter.com/RepTerriSewell/statuses/2037299996429525346 |
| 2026-03-26 | RepTimKennedy (Rep. Tim Kennedy) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | for the first time this congress, fema has finally sent a representative to testify in front of @homelanddems – but not who we were expecting. it is a real shame that gregg phillips, head of the office of response and recovery, wasnt able to answer questions the american people deserve about the agencys readiness, accountability, and ability to respond when disaster strikes. | http://twitter.com/RepTimKennedy/statuses/2037262900931551376 |
| 2026-03-26 | Rep_Magaziner (Congressman Seth Magaziner) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve leaders who serve them, not themselves. the house floor should not be a stock exchange. pass my bill to ban stock trading in congress now. https://t.co/y7knie337t | http://twitter.com/Rep_Magaziner/statuses/2037178349781463439 |
| 2026-03-26 | SenPeterWelch (Senator Peter Welch) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | i—along with @senblumenthal—am asking the dhs inspector general whether dhs, the white house, or kristi noem have blocked an investigation into the no bid contracts for an advertising campaign featuring noem. according to reporting, noem is “retaliating” against this probe because she and corey lewandowski “could be implicated.” the american people deserve answers. | http://twitter.com/SenPeterWelch/statuses/2037268996731650395 |
| 2026-03-26 | RepBobOnder (Bob Onder) | Rep | american people deserve | in today’s @edworkforcecmte hearing, i directly asked the sitting president of @umich, dr. domenico grasso, whether the university has any ties to the prcs anthrax bioweapon facilities, and he was unable to give a definitive answer. these are not optional questions; they are critical. the american people deserve clear, direct answers from the administrators entrusted with ensuring our childrens safety. | http://twitter.com/RepBobOnder/statuses/2037262417168584916 |
| 2026-03-26 | RepGregSteube (Congressman Greg Steube) | Rep | american people deserve | 27 violations!!! money laundering. false statements. illegal campaign contributions. hiding financial disclosures. and democrats still defend this? this is disgraceful. the american people deserve better than corruption in congress. im ready to expel sheila cherfilus-mccormick! | http://twitter.com/RepGregSteube/statuses/2037301536972251182 |
| 2026-03-26 | SenLummis (Senator Cynthia Lummis) | Rep | american people deserve | todays display of childish behavior by senate democrats is an embarrassment. while they refuse to fund @dhsgov & force employees to work w/o pay, they cant be bothered to show up for the job they were elected to do. the american people deserve better. https://t.co/ia0dpyb4c0 | http://twitter.com/SenLummis/statuses/2036964838740516892 |
| 2026-03-27 | RepAprilDelaney (Rep. April McClain Delaney) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the house should immediately take up the dhs appropriation bill passed by the senate to restore @tsa, @fema and @uscg operations, while negotiations continue to restore law and order to @icegov and @cbp. the house gop prefers to use our government workers as pawns and further disrupt travel and safety for millions so they can further their own self-serving agenda. transparency and accountability is coming. the american people deserve better. | http://twitter.com/RepAprilDelaney/statuses/2037625314218750045 |
| 2026-03-27 | RepMoulton (Rep. Seth Moulton Press Office) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the lack of transparency from the trump administration and dod is unacceptable. it’s time for them to come before our committee in an open setting. the american people deserve to be informed on such a matter as serious as this one. | http://twitter.com/RepMoulton/statuses/2037604563352506560 |
| 2026-03-27 | RepSarahElfreth (Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | regardless of party, we should be able to agree that the president and his family shouldnt be using their government positions to turn a profit. but this week, my republican colleagues on the house natural resources committee blocked a motion to subpoena donald trump jr. over a $620 million investment by the federal government into a critical minerals company backed by trump jr. house democrats will continue fighting for full accountability and the answers the american people deserve. https://t.co/dqeahe5tur | http://twitter.com/RepSarahElfreth/statuses/2037543131785113701 |
| 2026-03-27 | RepWesleyBellMO (Congressman Wesley Bell) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | i spoke on cnn this morning about how im fighting to pay our hard-working tsa agents, without giving another cent to ice. the american people deserve better. house republicans need to put the senate bill on the floor so we can make this right. https://t.co/tpyclmyzrm | http://twitter.com/RepWesleyBellMO/statuses/2037659859768754200 |
| 2026-03-27 | SenDuckworth (Tammy Duckworth) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | lets be clear: republicans have voted against democrats proposals to pay tsa agents and fund fema and the coast guard 14 times. they control the senate, the house and the white house—and have had every opportunity to end the pain of this shutdown. instead, they chose to punish thousands of hardworking americans—and the travelling public—for weeks for the sins of trumps lawless agents. that is unconscionable. moving forward, democrats will not stop pushing until we deliver the ice and border patrol reforms that the american people deserve. | http://twitter.com/SenDuckworth/statuses/2037549104310485389 |
| 2026-03-27 | RepMarkHarrisNC (Rep. Mark Harris) | Rep | american people deserve | when it comes to the safety of the american people, allowing dhs to not be fully funded isn’t good enough. and yet, the senate thought that was acceptable. the american people deserve more. deserve better. deserve a senate that cares about the safety of their homeland. | http://twitter.com/RepMarkHarrisNC/statuses/2037594430538948716 |
| 2026-03-28 | RepLiccardo (Rep. Sam Liccardo) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | we had a bipartisan path forward to pay tsa, coast guard, fema, and other law-abiding dhs personnel, approved by the senate and its republican leadership. speaker mike johnson refused to take it up for a vote of our house–likely for fear that it would be broadly adopted. that senate bill copied precisely the approach of the legislation that i cosponsored a month ago, but upon which speaker mike johnson has refused to allow a vote on the house floor. last week, i met with tsa agents at san josé mineta international airport who keep our travelling citizens safe. theyre showing up every day without pay, even as they struggle to afford the gas to get to work. they deserve better. the coast guard employees vigilantly watching our shores deserve better. the employees at fema helping americans recover from disasters deserve better. above all, the american people deserve better. speaker mike johnson has demonstrated once again that he cannot lead this house. its long past time for new leadership in congress. | http://twitter.com/RepLiccardo/statuses/2037730145394393590 |
| 2026-03-28 | RepLiccardo (Rep. Sam Liccardo) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve better. https://t.co/gx87vlnxag | http://twitter.com/RepLiccardo/statuses/2037901351816921353 |
| 2026-03-28 | RepKiley (Rep. Kevin Kiley) | Rep | american people deserve | the ongoing shutdown of the department of homeland security is a stark example of how hyper-partisanship in congress is failing the american people. i have voted to fund the department every chance i’ve had. i voted for tonight’s short-term funding extension in the house and would also support the partial funding measure that passed the senate early this morning. either bill would get more of our federal employees paid. enacting either one is significantly better than doing nothing. yet both bills are temporary mitigations, not true solutions. what we need is a bipartisan homeland security bill that funds all components of the department while adopting common sense reforms to focus the mission of immigration enforcement and rebuild trust. several such proposals have already received bipartisan support. the american people deserve action, not further gridlock, especially at a time of heightened threats to the homeland. | http://twitter.com/RepKiley/statuses/2037736803390701855 |
| 2026-03-29 | RepJeffries (Hakeem Jeffries) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | republicans created chaos at airports across america. they can end it tomorrow. bring the house back. pass the bipartisan bill. pay tsa. the american people deserve better. | http://twitter.com/RepJeffries/statuses/2038238977501573136 |
| 2026-03-29 | RepVindman (Congressman Eugene Vindman) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | since trumps war of choice with iran began, the administration and the @deptofwar have failed to provide the transparency the american people deserve about the goals of this conflict. as a member of the house armed services committee, im urging chairman mike rogers to hold a public hearing so congress can question administration and pentagon officials in the open. its essential that we bring this debate out of closed briefings and into the light. families, taxpayers, and service members all deserve clear answers about the mission, the strategy, and the cost of this conflict. | http://twitter.com/RepVindman/statuses/2038336913648533832 |
| 2026-03-30 | ChrisCoons (Senator Chris Coons) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | 31 days ago, trump started a war of choice in iran, and we still dont know why, or for how long, or how it ends. what we do know: 13 american troops are dead, hundreds are injured, and thousands more are headed to the region. those of us in congress have an obligation to demand answers and honesty about this conflict. the american people deserve no less. | http://twitter.com/ChrisCoons/statuses/2038648363109785891 |
| 2026-03-30 | RepCasten (Rep. Sean Casten) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | last year, donald trump and congressional republicans cut medicare and medicaid to give billionaires a tax cut. now, they want to cut health care even further to pay for their war. the american people deserve better. we must end this war and stop these cuts. https://t.co/84qirifreq | http://twitter.com/RepCasten/statuses/2038666334813278559 |
| 2026-03-30 | RepDonBeyer (Rep. Don Beyer) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | donald trump is refusing to negotiate a deal to end the dhs shutdown, end the chaos at airports across country, and pay our public servants. the american people deserve a president who will do the job of governing, not an erratic ballroom designer. | http://twitter.com/RepDonBeyer/statuses/2038687223885725934 |
| 2026-03-31 | RepSarahElfreth (Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | even though president trump promised to put an end to forever wars, the pentagon is now preparing to send thousands of american troops to the middle east for potential escalation with iran. after already spending billions of taxpayer dollars on this war, the american people deserve the assurance that we are not entering another endless conflict. as a member of the house armed services committee, i will continue to demand answers from this administration – because frankly, what we are hearing from our top officials both in closed-door briefings and publicly is insufficient. https://t.co/e3x0wi5wio | http://twitter.com/RepSarahElfreth/statuses/2039117181276078279 |
| 2026-03-31 | SenDuckworth (Tammy Duckworth) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | el paso. fort hancock. dca. has this administration learned nothing? certainly doesn’t feel like the time nor the place for this, but if hegseth insists, congress and the american people deserve to know what faa and dod are doing to ensure the public’s safety. https://t.co/zbhbahxgos | http://twitter.com/SenDuckworth/statuses/2039081285629407623 |
| 2026-03-31 | RepMMM (Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D.) | Rep | american people deserve | members of the house & senators need to be in dc, regardless of distrct work, because the american people deserve better. the department of homeland security is shut down. the american people expect us to end the excuses and blame game. we should be back in dc fulfilling our constitutional duty. i have voted to fund dhs four times, we must resolve this impasse. | http://twitter.com/RepMMM/statuses/2038998892860014910 |
| 2026-04-01 | RepDanGoldman (Rep. Dan Goldman) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | ice has been engaged in a full-fledged lie for almost a year now. they have claimed they have the authority to arrest people in courthouses, but they admitted to a judge just last week that this was patently false. the american people deserve answers for this blatant violation of the law and im making sure ice will be held accountable. https://t.co/ijoz41o0iy | http://twitter.com/RepDanGoldman/statuses/2039336079786926224 |
| 2026-04-02 | MarkWarner (Mark Warner) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | president trumps address tonight did little to answer the most basic questions the american people deserve when our nation is engaged in a costly and dangerous conflict with iran. (1/8) | http://twitter.com/MarkWarner/statuses/2039530962338431202 |
| 2026-04-02 | RepBera (Ami Bera, M.D.) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | president trumps speech last night left the american people with more questions than answers. we still do not know what the endgame is. there was no clear articulation of the “imminent” threat posed by iran to the homeland and he failed to lay out a credible plan for what comes next. meanwhile, people here in sacramento county are asking a different set of questions: how do we bring down the cost of groceries, gas, rent, and health care? how do we make ends meet as this war drives up costs here at home? the american people deserve a president who will address these questions head-on and put forward a real plan to deal with them. that is not what we saw last night. | http://twitter.com/RepBera/statuses/2039828538434675186 |
| 2026-04-02 | RepGraceMeng (Grace Meng) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | pam bondi should have been fired months ago. her actions have undermined trust in an institution meant to serve justice — not politics. regardless of the name plate on the door, we need a doj that upholds the rule of law instead of prioritizing political vendettas. the american people deserve accountability and transparency at the doj. | http://twitter.com/RepGraceMeng/statuses/2039817756443357193 |
| 2026-04-02 | RepJoeMorelle (Joe Morelle) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | @repjoemorelle and while donald trump claims to stand with american families, his actions tell the truth: hes willing to spend your money and risk your future to wage war and sow chaos. the american people deserve better. | http://twitter.com/RepJoeMorelle/statuses/2039780934002647446 |
| 2026-04-02 | RepLauraGillen (Congresswoman Laura Gillen) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | pam bondi was unfit to lead the department of justice with the dignity and impartiality it requires. the american people deserve an attorney general who will uphold the law and hold powerful people to account, not use our justice system as a political weapon. https://t.co/wketfcp6x2 | http://twitter.com/RepLauraGillen/statuses/2039804571745136912 |
| 2026-04-02 | RepSarahElfreth (Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | in last night’s address to nation, the president provided no justification to the american people as to why were engaged in a wildly unpopular and unsustainable war. he provided no exit strategy. he provided no plan to keep our servicemembers safe. and yet, i’ve seen limited courage from my republican colleagues to hold this administration accountable. the american people deserve answers – and if the white house wont provide them – congress must act. https://t.co/cbqyzygtna | http://twitter.com/RepSarahElfreth/statuses/2039735057317867907 |
| 2026-04-02 | RepSarahElfreth (Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | as attorney general, pam bondi oversaw the weaponization of the doj, the firing of career prosecutors, the pardoning of insurrectionists, and the cover-up of the epstein files. her departure is long overdue. the american people deserve a doj that upholds the rule of law, stands up for civil rights, and promotes transparency. we will continue to demand better and hold this administration accountable. https://t.co/8566vqrcoo | http://twitter.com/RepSarahElfreth/statuses/2039774878362906893 |
| 2026-04-02 | RepSummerLee (Rep. Summer Lee) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | thanks to immense pressure and our organizing, pam bondi has been fired. but our work won’t stop now. bondi must be held accountable for her role in weaponizing the doj and cover-up of the epstein files. i look forward to questioning her in her deposition. survivors of epstein’s abuse and the american people deserve answers. | http://twitter.com/RepSummerLee/statuses/2039762883886657762 |
| 2026-04-02 | RepSylviaGarcia (Rep. Sylvia Garcia) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | we wont forget pam bondi’s delay on the epstein files. survivors have waited long enough. this pattern of trump cover-ups has to end. the american people deserve transparency and accountability. a change in leadership is not enough, we still need answers and we need them now. | http://twitter.com/RepSylviaGarcia/statuses/2039759990492201182 |
| 2026-04-02 | RepVeasey (Rep. Marc Veasey) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | good riddance to one of the worst attorneys general in our nations history. pam bondi did nothing but help herself and the rich. she still needs to be held accountable for 14 months of straight disappointment toward the american people. the american people deserve a doj that upholds the rule of law, protects civil rights, and puts justice ahead of politics. may she answer for the decisions that undermined trust in our institutions. | http://twitter.com/RepVeasey/statuses/2039791063657820420 |
| 2026-04-02 | SenatorLujan (Senator Ben Ray Luján) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | president trump dragged our nation into a war that has already cost american lives. now, he is saying the war is nearing completion after accomplishing nothing. this war has weakened our alliances, emboldened our adversaries, and driven up costs for families here at home. the american people deserve the truth from the trump administration. my prayers remain with the american service members we have lost, their families, and all those currently serving. | http://twitter.com/SenatorLujan/statuses/2039524317277426099 |
| 2026-04-02 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | breaking: attorney general pam bondi fired. bondi handled the epstein files in a terrible manner and seriously undermined president trump. she has stonewalled every effort to hold the guilty accountable. the american people deserve an attorney general who is transparent and delivers real accountability. we look forward to a new attorney general who is committed to getting justice for the victims of jeffrey epstein. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2039760796079509581 |
| 2026-04-03 | CongressmanRaja (Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | this dhs shutdown is completely owned by house republicans. the senate unanimously passed a bipartisan bill, and speaker johnson still chose far-right chaos over constructive compromise. the american people deserve a functioning government. https://t.co/sfjl2exghq | http://twitter.com/CongressmanRaja/statuses/2040047923161895331 |
| 2026-04-03 | Rep_Whitesides (Rep. George Whitesides) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve transparency and clarity regarding the administrations war in iran. we still lack a clear objective, timeline, and plan from the department of defense and the president. that is why i have joined my colleagues on the armed services committee to call for a public hearing with top administration officials, where we can demand answers on this ongoing conflict in full view of the american public. | http://twitter.com/Rep_Whitesides/statuses/2040086370840990025 |
| 2026-04-03 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @repnancymace breaking: attorney general pam bondi fired. bondi handled the epstein files in a terrible manner and seriously undermined president trump. she has stonewalled every effort to hold the guilty accountable. the american people deserve an attorney general who is transparent and delivers real accountability. we look forward to a new attorney general who is committed to getting justice for the victims of jeffrey epstein. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2040084871985398098 |
| 2026-04-03 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | the top prosecutor must hold predators accountable. the american people deserve answers. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2040157714211324159 |
| 2026-04-04 | RepRobinKelly (Robin Kelly) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | republicans created this airport chaos. they can end it tomorrow. speaker johnson, bring the house back. allow us to pass the bipartisan bill. the american people deserve action, not republican political games. its time to do the job we were sent here to do. | http://twitter.com/RepRobinKelly/statuses/2040494615329939658 |
| 2026-04-04 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | we look forward to an attorney general who restores law and order and holds rich and powerful predators accountable. the american people deserve results. no more two-tiered justice system. release the epstein files. https://t.co/fcktkrz89b | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2040240435982201307 |
| 2026-04-05 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | our subpoena stands. the american people deserve answers on the epstein files: no redactions, no cover-ups. we will never back down on survivors, and we will do everything in our power to ensure they get justice and predators are held to the fullest extent of the law. https://t.co/i4a5gtv0og | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2040599048227291599 |
| 2026-04-06 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @repnancymace the top prosecutor must hold predators accountable. the american people deserve answers. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2041204865523720546 |
| 2026-04-06 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | “what kind of panties do you wear?” “i know what i want and wont stop until i get it.” these are just a few of the disgusting alleged texts tony gonzales sent to a staffer years before his affair with another aide who later took her own life by setting herself on fire. this is now the second reported staffer gonzales targeted. hundreds of lewd, relentless texts. pressing her for nude photos. asking what she wears to bed. and when she said no, he kept going anyway. why are predators protected and always allowed to stay in power? last month, we forced a vote to publicly release congressional sexual harassment records. 357 members from both parties killed it. they chose the cover-up over the victims. the american people deserve to know whats happening in the halls of congress on their dime. nobody in congress should get to play by a different set of rules. americans deserve better. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2041268459435123050 |
| 2026-04-07 | BennieGThompson (Rep. Bennie G. Thompson) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | threatening innocent civilians is not leadership, it is a dangerous abuse of power. the american people deserve steady, moral, and responsible leadership, not reckless escalation that risks lives at home and abroad. this war must end, and it must end now! https://t.co/ic4hmeze5t | http://twitter.com/BennieGThompson/statuses/2041553471732678834 |
| 2026-04-07 | NormaJTorres (Rep. Norma Torres) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | this is a deeply disturbed individual. threatening war crimes and brushing off the human cost is reckless and dangerous. @speakerjohnson must call congress back now, the american people deserve action, not silence. https://t.co/qskaa6w6hv | http://twitter.com/NormaJTorres/statuses/2041544587114664092 |
| 2026-04-07 | RepKevinMullin (Kevin Mullin) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | president trumps threat to iran that “a whole civilization will die tonight” is insanity, and calls into serious question his competence and fitness to serve as president. trump has made it clear he doesn’t care about the staggering costs of the war, which has claimed the lives of u.s. service members and thousands of civilians, further destabilized the middle east, and plunged global economies into chaos. congress must unite immediately to end this war. the constitution is clear: the power to declare war rests with congress, and it is time for house republicans to join democrats in stopping this madness. the american people deserve stability, restraint, and leadership that prioritizes their security and well-being. https://t.co/zapqbxxi7t | http://twitter.com/RepKevinMullin/statuses/2041613141369409718 |
| 2026-04-07 | RepLauraGillen (Congresswoman Laura Gillen) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | while joint us-israel operations have degraded irans military capabilities, the president has yet to provide congress or the american people with a plan to end this conflict, lower energy prices and bring peace to the region. ahead of tonight’s alleged deadline, i am deeply concerned by the presidents reckless threat of major escalation with iran, given the profound risks. this war has cost taxpayers billions of dollars every day as energy costs continue to rise, threatening to reach historic highs and crush families already facing a cost-of-living crisis. our brave servicemembers face increasing threats and we risk losing more american lives. the american people deserve a clear strategy to avoid greater economic pain and further loss of our military servicemembers. for decades, iranian leaders have brutally murdered and repressed their own people, defied diplomacy and continued to seek to obtain a nuclear weapon. while the u.s. must remain ready to act to prevent the existential threat of a nuclear-armed iran, for the sake of our allies, our national security and global stability, it is unclear that the presidents current strategy will achieve that goal without causing irreparable damage. | http://twitter.com/RepLauraGillen/statuses/2041600792914763796 |
| 2026-04-07 | RepSarahElfreth (Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | it is clear that the president is no longer in possession of himself. this mornings threats to destroy “a whole civilization” were an extreme escalation in a war with no end in sight. the american people do not want this war; they do not want war crimes carried out in their name; and they do not want this erratic and irresponsible behavior from their commander in chief. republican leadership must call congress back to washington. we have an obligation to the american people to reassert our constitutional authority using every means necessary, including voting as i have before to cease military action in iran. vice president vance and republican leadership must also understand the gravity of this moment and begin the process of invoking the 25th amendment. let me be clear that i do not make this statement – particularly calling for the vice president and cabinet to act – lightly. but the american people deserve accountability and a rational leader. | http://twitter.com/RepSarahElfreth/statuses/2041629828538085810 |
| 2026-04-07 | SenatorLujan (Senator Ben Ray Luján) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | president trumps latest social media posts offer no reassurance to the american people, our service members, or their families. his reckless, deranged, and immoral threats to destroy a whole civilization are dangerous and have further escalated tensions, putting americans and our allies at even greater risk. the american people did not vote for this war. the president dragged our nation into it without a plan, without congressional authorization, and without public support. now, families here at home are facing rising costs and the consequences of his chaos. there is still no plan to end this war. my prayers are with our service members, their families, and all those in harms way. the american people deserve better than a president who treats war like another late-night post on his social media account. | http://twitter.com/SenatorLujan/statuses/2041609240486232093 |
| 2026-04-07 | WhipKClark (Katherine Clark) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve lower costs and safety. not an unhinged president threatening “a whole civilization will die.” republicans need to join us and stop him immediately. https://t.co/z4qb7p1ayu | http://twitter.com/WhipKClark/statuses/2041585431754535301 |
| 2026-04-07 | repdavidscott (Rep. David Scott) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | as trump’s war of choice continues the great people of georgia face another battle at home. affordability. gas prices have reached a national average of over $4 a gallon. as of last month, dirvers in georgia have spent more thant $3 million on gas. this is unnacceptable. affordability should be the standard, not a dream. the american people deserve better. | http://twitter.com/repdavidscott/statuses/2041482525923561796 |
| 2026-04-07 | RepLuna (Rep. Anna Paulina Luna) | Rep | american people deserve | i am sick of serving in congress with immoral freaks who abuse their office and bring dishonor to the institution. congress is rotted to the core and it needs a complete overhaul. the american people deserve better than this. | http://twitter.com/RepLuna/statuses/2041576876913598508 |
| 2026-04-07 | RepMcCormick (Congressman Rich McCormick, MBA MD) | Rep | american people deserve | we did our job in the house, passed a cr and sent it to the senate to keep dhs funded. the american people deserve a government that stays focused and gets the job done. https://t.co/rx4h5li3nu | http://twitter.com/RepMcCormick/statuses/2041571088010772675 |
| 2026-04-08 | CongressMin (Rep. Dave Min) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | pam bondi cannot dodge congressional oversight by being fired from her job. the subpoena still stands. she must appear before the house oversight committee and answer for her cover-up of the epstein files. if she refuses, we will push to hold her in contempt. survivors deserve justice, and the american people deserve the truth. | http://twitter.com/CongressMin/statuses/2041926658681131174 |
| 2026-04-08 | RepJamesClyburn (James E. Clyburn) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | even if the two-week ceasefire in iran holds—which i sincerely hope it does—and talks lead to something lasting, the damage from this war that trump chose is already clear. tens of billions of taxpayer dollars have been spent. americans have paid billions more for gas and other essentials. thirteen american troops were killed, 350 were injured, and thousands of civilians are dead. our relationships with key allies have been strained. the president has openly threatened to commit atrocities against the iranian people. our stockpile of munitions has been drained, which weakens our ability to respond to other threats. irans leadership is more hardline than before, not less. and the economic fallout may just be getting started. this is what happens when a president launches a war without a clear strategy. the american people deserve so much better. i hope these negotiations lead to real peace, and the president has learned from this disastrous mistake. | http://twitter.com/RepJamesClyburn/statuses/2042013422850564438 |
| 2026-04-08 | RepJasmine (Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | if pam bondi thinks that she doesn’t have to show up and testify before the house oversight committee about her cover-up of the epstein files just because she got fired — she has another thing coming. we subpoenaed pam, regardless of her employment status. we expect to see her next week, or she can expect to be held in contempt of congress. time is up for these games. the survivors deserve justice, and the american people deserve answers. | http://twitter.com/RepJasmine/statuses/2041908644824895540 |
| 2026-04-08 | RepLoisFrankel (Rep. Lois Frankel) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | pam bondis subpoena still stands, even if shes no longer serving as trumps attorney general. she must come before the oversight committee. survivors, as well as the american people, deserve the truth. | http://twitter.com/RepLoisFrankel/statuses/2041932922995806546 |
| 2026-04-08 | RepMcGovern (Rep. Jim McGovern) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | @repmcgovern the american people deserve the truth. when an administration is rounding people up, hiding behind locked doors, and constantly lying, congress has a responsibility to show up, ask questions, and demand answers. | http://twitter.com/RepMcGovern/statuses/2042021852541792652 |
| 2026-04-08 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | just in: we’re asking chairman comer urging him to publicly reaffirm former attorney general pam bondis legal obligation to appear for her deposition. the subpoena requires pam bondi to appear for a sworn deposition regarding the department of justices handling of the investigation into jeffrey epstein and his associates and compliance with the epstein files transparency act. bondis removal as attorney general doesnt erase her obligation to testify and does not end congressional oversight. the american people deserve to know whether congress was misled and whether information about jeffrey epstein and his associates is being withheld. pam bondi has answers. hold the line. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2041893668517228632 |
| 2026-04-08 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | pam bondi cannot escape accountability simply because she no longer holds the office of attorney general. our motion to subpoena pam bondi, which was passed by the oversight committee, was for bondi by name, not by title. she will still have to appear before the oversight committee for a sworn deposition. the american people deserve answers, and we expect her to appear as soon as a new date is set. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2041906771074138402 |
| 2026-04-08 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | the american people deserve a department of justice doing exactly what its name promises: delivering justice. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2041919048955429092 |
| 2026-04-08 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @repnancymace pam bondi cannot escape accountability simply because she no longer holds the office of attorney general. our motion to subpoena pam bondi, which was passed by the oversight committee, was for bondi by name, not by title. she will still have to appear before the oversight committee for a sworn deposition. the american people deserve answers, and we expect her to appear as soon as a new date is set. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2042013150518649051 |
| 2026-04-08 | SenEricSchmitt (Senator Eric Schmitt) | Rep | american people deserve | @senericschmitt congress must pass the save america act and finish the job. the american people deserve to know their votes count and that only american citizens are deciding america’s future. https://t.co/zhhphe7l2j | http://twitter.com/SenEricSchmitt/statuses/2041872699278922022 |
| 2026-04-08 | SenRandPaul (Senator Rand Paul) | Rep | american people deserve | its good to see the @thejusticedept go after the fraudsters wasting taxpayer money. the american people deserve accountability. | http://twitter.com/SenRandPaul/statuses/2041878117363397067 |
| 2026-04-08 | SenRandPaul (Senator Rand Paul) | Rep | american people deserve | its good to see the @thejusticedept go after the fraudsters wasting taxpayer money. the american people deserve accountability. | http://twitter.com/SenRandPaul/statuses/2041878280291193141 |
| 2026-04-09 | RepGLatimer (Rep. George Latimer) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve transparency but this administration keeps choosing secrecy. 🧵 https://t.co/qmdsba3nkm | http://twitter.com/RepGLatimer/statuses/2042378075313230189 |
| 2026-04-09 | RepValHoyle (Representative Val Hoyle) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | with everything going on in the world and in this country, we should be at work. i’m on my way to dc because the american people deserve representation. @speakerjohnson, why are you afraid to bring us back to do our jobs?? https://t.co/idxy7rxjmt | http://twitter.com/RepValHoyle/statuses/2042314776122892707 |
| 2026-04-09 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @repnancymace the american people deserve a department of justice doing exactly what its name promises: delivering justice. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2042229250502058062 |
| 2026-04-09 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @repnancymace just in: we’re asking chairman comer urging him to publicly reaffirm former attorney general pam bondis legal obligation to appear for her deposition. the subpoena requires pam bondi to appear for a sworn deposition regarding the department of justices handling of the investigation into jeffrey epstein and his associates and compliance with the epstein files transparency act. bondis removal as attorney general doesnt erase her obligation to testify and does not end congressional oversight. the american people deserve to know whether congress was misled and whether information about jeffrey epstein and his associates is being withheld. pam bondi has answers. hold the line. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2042229264100049349 |
| 2026-04-10 | SenGaryPeters (Senator Gary Peters) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | with trumps war raising gas prices across michigan, some folks have resorted to waiting in long lines to avoid $4/gallon or more. the american people deserve a clear vision for this war, especially as we send our brave servicemembers into harms way in the middle east and families face higher costs here at home. https://t.co/uvltaqodx1 | http://twitter.com/SenGaryPeters/statuses/2042715686900769060 |
| 2026-04-11 | RepJimmyPanetta (Rep. Jimmy Panetta) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve a debate on this administrations war of choice in iran, but speaker johnson just blocked another war powers resolution without any discussion. speaker johnson must allow congress to vote on this resolution to reclaim our constitutional authority and permanently end this war. | http://twitter.com/RepJimmyPanetta/statuses/2043088225061810183 |
| 2026-04-11 | SenatorHick (Senator John Hickenlooper) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | what are they hiding? the victims and the american people deserve accountability, not deflection and distraction. release the epstein files. now. | http://twitter.com/SenatorHick/statuses/2042968234106687534 |
| 2026-04-11 | MarioDB (Mario Díaz-Balart) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @senrickscott tomorrow, nbc will air its interview with cuban dictator miguel díaz-canel on meet the press. lets see if they actually ask the hard questions. just in case they dont, here are five questions the cuban and american people deserve answers to ⬇️ 🧵 https://t.co/gndjnjmeia | http://twitter.com/MarioDB/statuses/2043022372345622551 |
| 2026-04-11 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | another member of congress facing heinous and disgusting sexual misconduct allegations and this time, it’s eric swalwell. four women. a former staffer says he raped her while she was heavily intoxicated and left her bleeding and bruised. unsolicited nude photos. sexual assault. one pattern. an alleged predator has no business serving in congress. eric swalwell must resign immediately. we tried to expose this kind of behavior in congress. our resolution to release congressional sexual harassment records was killed by both parties, protecting themselves and their friends. the american people deserve to know what their so-called representatives are hiding. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2042799398724190408 |
| 2026-04-11 | SenRickScott (Rick Scott) | Rep | american people deserve | tomorrow, nbc will air its interview with cuban dictator miguel díaz-canel on meet the press. lets see if they actually ask the hard questions. just in case they dont, here are five questions the cuban and american people deserve answers to ⬇️ 🧵 https://t.co/gndjnjmeia | http://twitter.com/SenRickScott/statuses/2043013433277215227 |
| 2026-04-12 | AndyKimNJ (Andy Kim) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | @andykimnj first we need armed services hearings with hegseth, chairman caine, and centcom commander. the american people deserve to know exactly how much this war has cost us to the dollar and how much more we are on the hook for. we deserve answers on the failure to protect our servicemembers in kuwait, the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, including in minab, and the detrimental impact on our military readiness around the world, including support to ukraine against russia. (2/7) | http://twitter.com/AndyKimNJ/statuses/2043345142812164155 |
| 2026-04-13 | SenMarkKelly (Senator Mark Kelly) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | as a catholic, i find it abhorrent that the president of the united states would publicly attack the successor of st. peter. donald trump is flailing. his war in iran has led to the death and injury of american servicemembers and the death of iranian children. he will attack anyone or anything to try to protect himself, even the church that millions of americans find faith and comfort in every day. the american people deserve a president who understands the consequences of his words and takes responsibility for his actions. | http://twitter.com/SenMarkKelly/statuses/2043528077460807860 |
| 2026-04-13 | RepAbeHamadeh (Office of Congressman Abe Hamadeh) | Rep | american people deserve | a registered democrat flagged for political bias in newly declassified icig memos, who admitted “zero direct knowledge” of the events, was weaponized as the so-called “whistleblower” in one of the biggest hoaxes in american history. yesterday, @dnigabbard released memos proving the complaint was pure hearsay, with critical evidence of bias deliberately hidden from the public, congress, and trumps defense during the ukraine impeachment sham. we havent reached the bottom of this coup attempt, nor delivered real justice to those who orchestrated it, enabled it, participated in it, or covered it up. the american people deserve full transparency and accountability, and this administration will deliver both. https://t.co/jcgrn3ryq8 | http://twitter.com/RepAbeHamadeh/statuses/2043759479682990116 |
| 2026-04-13 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @repnancymace another member of congress facing heinous and disgusting sexual misconduct allegations and this time, it’s eric swalwell. four women. a former staffer says he raped her while she was heavily intoxicated and left her bleeding and bruised. unsolicited nude photos. sexual assault. one pattern. an alleged predator has no business serving in congress. eric swalwell must resign immediately. we tried to expose this kind of behavior in congress. our resolution to release congressional sexual harassment records was killed by both parties, protecting themselves and their friends. the american people deserve to know what their so-called representatives are hiding. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2043698174850638195 |
| 2026-04-13 | RepNancyMace (Rep. Nancy Mace) | Rep | american people deserve | we don’t care what party you’re in. stealing millions in taxpayer dollars, sexually assaulting your staff, lying about your service record, none of it is acceptable and none of it goes unnoticed. swalwell, gonzales, mills and mccormick all need to resign immediately. the american people deserve a congress worthy of their trust. the house needs to be cleaned out, and it starts with these four. | http://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/statuses/2043796553979023524 |
| 2026-04-13 | RepRickCrawford (Rep. Rick Crawford) | Rep | american people deserve | rt @houseintel .@reprickcrawford: “there have been many questions and concerns about these atkinson transcripts, which have been withheld from the american public for far too long. i hope that the release of these transcripts allows the american people to make their own determinations about their content. thank you to @dnigabbard and her team for moving these so quickly through the declassification process and helping the committee get them to the american people. i remain committed to executing on @houseintel’s continued effort to balance the transparency the american people deserve and the need to protect sensitive national security information.” | http://twitter.com/RepRickCrawford/statuses/2043682902852935798 |
| 2026-04-14 | RepDexterOR (Congresswoman Maxine Dexter) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | if donald trump thinks hes fit to serve, he shouldnt have a problem proving it. the american people deserve a transparent, independent medical evaluation. | http://twitter.com/RepDexterOR/statuses/2044130061033369812 |
| 2026-04-14 | RepGabeVasquez (Rep. Gabe Vasquez) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | every member of congress must serve ethically and with integrity, and if a member abuses their authority, they must resign — their constituents and the american people deserve to be represented with honor. the recent, grave cases of sexual misconduct we’ve seen demand accountability. | http://twitter.com/RepGabeVasquez/statuses/2044082959917945087 |
| 2026-04-14 | RepGwenMoore (Rep. Gwen Moore) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | when elected officials commit physical or sexual abuse, they forfeit the privilege of serving the public. the american people deserve leaders who uphold the dignity and safety of every person they serve. | http://twitter.com/RepGwenMoore/statuses/2044144222714900852 |
| 2026-04-14 | RepMikeQuigley (Mike Quigley) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | i’m shocked and appalled by the deeply disturbing allegations against rep. swalwell. first and foremost, my thoughts are with the victims who were brave enough to come forward. as i said on @msnownews on saturday, no one is above the law. i strongly support law enforcement investigations in new york and in any other jurisdiction that chooses to conduct one. this behavior should not be tolerated in any workplace, let alone congress, and i’m glad swalwell has chosen to resign. americans have already lost trust in congress, and behavior like this only deepens that distrust. those of us in congress who believe in honest public service must clearly and unequivocally condemn wrongdoing. the american people deserve better. | http://twitter.com/RepMikeQuigley/statuses/2044062548639601101 |
| 2026-04-14 | RepPaulTonko (Paul Tonko) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the resignations of congressmen gonzales and swalwell are a step in the right direction. now cory mills must do the same. this abuse is unacceptable anywhere and everywhere, especially in the halls of congress. the brave women who spoke out deserve justice. they and the american people deserve so much better. | http://twitter.com/RepPaulTonko/statuses/2044071435388281240 |
| 2026-04-14 | SenWarren (Elizabeth Warren) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | amazon’s melania movie deal looks like bribery, and reeks of desperation to please donald trump. the american people deserve answers now. | http://twitter.com/SenWarren/statuses/2044110797035459069 |
| 2026-04-14 | SenatorLujan (Senator Ben Ray Luján) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | rt @senmarkkelly as a catholic, i find it abhorrent that the president of the united states would publicly attack the successor of st. peter. donald trump is flailing. his war in iran has led to the death and injury of american servicemembers and the death of iranian children. he will attack anyone or anything to try to protect himself, even the church that millions of americans find faith and comfort in every day. the american people deserve a president who understands the consequences of his words and takes responsibility for his actions. | http://twitter.com/SenatorLujan/statuses/2043856510476755424 |
| 2026-04-14 | SenatorTimScott (Senator Tim Scott) | Rep | american people deserve | the american people deserve a fed that is free from political influence. under kevin warshs leadership, the @federalreserve will remain independent and will be focused solely on strengthening the american economy. | http://twitter.com/SenatorTimScott/statuses/2044154693635485732 |
| 2026-04-15 | RepJoeMorelle (Joe Morelle) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | today, we launched the anti-corruption & democracy reform task force. the american people deserve a government that works for them, not the powerful few. were taking on corruption across every branch and rebuilding trust in our democracy. https://t.co/imudff2szy | http://twitter.com/RepJoeMorelle/statuses/2044513332573442194 |
| 2026-04-15 | SenJackyRosen (Senator Jacky Rosen) | Dem/Ind | american people deserve | the american people deserve to know their sensitive information is safe from cyberattacks and data breaches, but the trump admin is weakening consumer protections designed to safeguard personal information. im leading a resolution to reverse this policy change and ensure your data remains secure. | http://twitter.com/SenJackyRosen/statuses/2044480236373352582 |
# ==========================================================
# Step 1: Install and load required packages
# ==========================================================
if (!require("tidyverse")) install.packages("tidyverse")
if (!require("plotly")) install.packages("plotly")
if (!require("tidytext")) install.packages("tidytext")
if (!require("kableExtra")) install.packages("kableExtra")
library(tidyverse)
library(plotly)
library(tidytext)
library(kableExtra)
# ==========================================================
# Step 2: USER SETTING — choose ngram size
# ==========================================================
n_size <- 3 # 1 = unigrams, 2 = bigrams, 3 = trigrams, etc.
# ==========================================================
# Step 3: Load data
# ==========================================================
XData <- read_csv(
"https://github.com/drkblake/Data/raw/refs/heads/main/IranWarCongressX.csv",
col_types = cols(
Date = col_date()
)
)
# ==========================================================
# Step 4: Clean text
# ==========================================================
XData <- XData %>%
mutate(
Full.Text = str_to_lower(Full.Text),
Full.Text = str_replace_all(Full.Text, "[’‘`]", "")
)
# ==========================================================
# Step 5: Create ngrams
# ==========================================================
X_ngrams <- XData %>%
unnest_tokens(
ngram,
Full.Text,
token = "ngrams",
n = n_size
)
# ==========================================================
# Step 6: Separate ngrams into component words
# ==========================================================
data("stop_words")
ngram_cols <- paste0("w", 1:n_size)
ngrams_separated <- X_ngrams %>%
separate(
ngram,
into = ngram_cols,
sep = " ",
remove = FALSE
)
# ==========================================================
# Step 7: Remove stopwords
# ==========================================================
ngrams_clean <- ngrams_separated %>%
filter(
if_all(
all_of(ngram_cols),
~ !.x %in% stop_words$word
)
)
# ==========================================================
# Step 8: Remove noise
# ==========================================================
x_noise <- c(
"https", "tco", "t.co", "rt", "amp",
"co", "com", "www",
"twitter", "x",
"im", "its"
)
ngrams_clean <- ngrams_clean %>%
filter(
if_all(
all_of(ngram_cols),
~ !str_detect(.x, "^@") &
!str_detect(.x, "^#") &
!.x %in% x_noise &
str_detect(.x, "[a-z]")
)
)
# ==========================================================
# Step 9: Recombine ngrams
# ==========================================================
X_ngrams_clean <- ngrams_clean %>%
unite(
ngram,
all_of(ngram_cols),
sep = " "
)
# ==========================================================
# Step 10: Count ngrams by party
# ==========================================================
party_ngram_counts <- X_ngrams_clean %>%
count(party, ngram, sort = TRUE)
top_ngrams_by_party <- party_ngram_counts %>%
group_by(party) %>%
slice_max(order_by = n, n = 20) %>%
ungroup()
# ==========================================================
# Step 11: Plot top ngrams
# ==========================================================
rep_data <- top_ngrams_by_party %>%
filter(party == "Rep") %>%
arrange(desc(n))
dem_data <- top_ngrams_by_party %>%
filter(party == "Dem/Ind") %>%
arrange(desc(n))
rep_plot <- plot_ly(
data = rep_data,
x = ~n,
y = ~ngram,
type = "bar",
orientation = "h",
marker = list(color = "#c0392b")
) %>%
layout(
title = "Republicans: Top Ngrams",
xaxis = list(
title = list(text = NULL) # suppresses "n"
),
yaxis = list(
title = list(text = NULL), # suppresses "ngram"
categoryorder = "array",
categoryarray = rev(rep_data$ngram)
),
margin = list(l = 180)
)
rep_plot
dem_plot <- plot_ly(
data = dem_data,
x = ~n,
y = ~ngram,
type = "bar",
orientation = "h",
marker = list(color = "#2980b9")
) %>%
layout(
title = "Democrats / Independents: Top Ngrams",
xaxis = list(
title = list(text = NULL) # suppresses "n"
),
yaxis = list(
title = list(text = NULL), # suppresses "ngram"
categoryorder = "array",
categoryarray = rev(dem_data$ngram)
),
margin = list(l = 180)
)
dem_plot
# ==========================================================
# Step 12: USER INPUT — grouped ngram concepts
# ==========================================================
rep_ngram_groups <- list(
"Save America Act" = c(
"save america act",
"criminal illegal aliens"
),
"Epic Fury" = c(
"operation epic fury"
),
"DHS Funding" = c(
"democrats dhs shutdown",
"democrat dhs shutdown",
"law enforcement officers")
)
dem_ngram_groups <- list(
"War" = c(
"war powers resolution",
"trumps illegal war",
"trumps reckless war"
),
"Health Care" = c(
"affordable care act",
"health care costs",
"aca tax credits",
"affordable health care"
),
"DHS" = c(
"pay tsa agents",
"fund tsa fema",
"federal funding",
"pay tsa workers"
)
)
# ==========================================================
# Step 13: Build concept lookup table
# ==========================================================
rep_lookup <- enframe(rep_ngram_groups,
name = "concept",
value = "ngram") %>%
unnest(ngram) %>%
mutate(party = "Rep")
dem_lookup <- enframe(dem_ngram_groups,
name = "concept",
value = "ngram") %>%
unnest(ngram) %>%
mutate(party = "Dem/Ind")
concept_lookup <- bind_rows(rep_lookup, dem_lookup)
# ==========================================================
# Step 14: Count concept usage per day
# ==========================================================
daily_concept_counts <- X_ngrams_clean %>%
inner_join(concept_lookup, by = c("party", "ngram")) %>%
count(Date, party, concept, name = "daily_n")
# ==========================================================
# Step 15: Republican concept time series
# ==========================================================
rep_time_plot <- daily_concept_counts %>%
filter(party == "Rep") %>%
plot_ly(
x = ~Date,
y = ~daily_n,
color = ~concept,
type = "scatter",
mode = "lines+markers"
) %>%
layout(
title = "Republican Ngram Concepts Over Time",
xaxis = list(title = "Date"),
yaxis = list(title = "Tweets per Day"),
hovermode = "x unified"
)
rep_time_plot
# ==========================================================
# Step 16: Democratic / Independent concept time series
# ==========================================================
dem_time_plot <- daily_concept_counts %>%
filter(party == "Dem/Ind") %>%
plot_ly(
x = ~Date,
y = ~daily_n,
color = ~concept,
type = "scatter",
mode = "lines+markers"
) %>%
layout(
title = "Democratic / Independent Ngram Concepts Over Time",
xaxis = list(title = "Date"),
yaxis = list(title = "Tweets per Day"),
hovermode = "x unified"
)
dem_time_plot
# ==========================================================
# Step 17: USER INPUT — ngrams to flag for display
# NOTE: These MUST match the current n_size
# ==========================================================
ngrams_to_flag <- c(
"american people deserve"
)
# ==========================================================
# Step 18: Identify posts containing flagged ngrams
# ==========================================================
flagged_posts <- X_ngrams %>%
filter(ngram %in% ngrams_to_flag) %>%
distinct(Url, ngram) %>%
mutate(flagged = TRUE)
# ==========================================================
# Step 19: Merge flagged posts back to original post data
# ==========================================================
flagged_post_display <- XData %>%
inner_join(flagged_posts, by = "Url") %>%
select(
Date,
Full.Name,
party,
ngram,
Full.Text,
Url
) %>%
arrange(Date, party, Full.Name)
# ==========================================================
# Step 20: Display flagged posts as a scrollable table
# ==========================================================
Table <- flagged_post_display %>%
mutate(
Date = as.character(Date),
Full.Text = stringr::str_wrap(Full.Text, width = 80)
) %>%
kable(
format = "html",
escape = TRUE,
col.names = c(
"Date",
"Author",
"Party",
"Ngram Matched",
"Post Text",
"URL"
),
caption = "Posts Flagged by Selected Ngrams"
) %>%
kable_styling(
bootstrap_options = c("striped", "hover", "condensed"),
full_width = FALSE,
font_size = 14
) %>%
scroll_box(
width = "100%",
height = "450px"
)
Table