Tim Kaine
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Anne Holton’s husband, Dad of 3, Stone Irish, public servant, musician, civil rights lawyer, backpacker.
Richmond, VA
Joined July 2010
There was already a massive air traffic controller shortage at the start of 2025 — then Trump forced out 2,400 more FAA employees through DOGE and buyouts. Air travel is getting chaotic due to his cuts and refusal to engage with Democratic leaders to reopen the government.
cnn.com
The Department of Transportation may close some parts of the airspace if enough air traffic controllers don’t show up to work, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday.
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Today is the day, Virginia! Polls close at 7pm. Check out https://t.co/UFnPcErFdQ for your nearest polling location.
abigailspanberger.com
Virginia, it's time to vote! Make a plan today to cast your ballot for Abigail Spanberger and Democrats up and down the ballot!
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Will Trump offer the same refugee protection to Nigerian Christians as he has to Afrikaaner farmers?
bbc.com
The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians - though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.
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Thanks President Grinch!
lendingtree.com
Consumers would have shouldered an estimated $28.6 billion, while retailers would have absorbed $12.0 billion.
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Now that the Administration has been given clear direction, there should be no reason for it to withhold SNAP benefits from hungry families and children. https://t.co/LQz7CCga87
washingtonpost.com
Officials must act “as soon as possible,” a federal judge in Rhode Island said. A Massachusetts judge also told the administration to consider contingency funds.
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This week, the Senate passed my three resolutions to undo Trump’s chaotic, cost-raising taxes on imports from Canada, Brazil, and around the world. If the House blocks them, it’ll be clear Republicans support leaving in place the biggest tax increase in a generation.
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Trump will focus on anything but negotiating to protect Americans' health care and reopening the government that Republicans control.
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Halloween candy up 11% under Trump. Spooky! https://t.co/yisvy82cLl
cnn.com
Even the joy of Halloween will cost more this year, with less chocolate than in years past.
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This week, under Trump’s watch: Virginians were notified that their health care costs will skyrocket in '26, inflation hit an 8-month high, and the government is still shut down. What's he doing about it? Jet-setting to Asia. So much for "America First."
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Trump's Big, Ugly Bill permanently ripped SNAP benefits away from tens of thousands of Virginians. You supported it. Since you care now, I'm sure you'll join my call on Trump to use unspent USDA funds to pay for SNAP during his shutdown.
The Democrat Shutdown will cause SNAP benefits to run out for over 850,000 Virginians in need starting November 1, 2025. I refuse to let hungry Virginians be used as ‘leverage’ by Congressional Democrats. I am declaring a State of Emergency due to the Democrat Shutdown to protect
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How are experts describing Trump’s economy? “Fewer jobs, higher prices, slower growth.” https://t.co/KoUSk3ymUO
cardinalnews.org
The reports also suggest the state may be losing high-wage jobs but gaining lower-wage jobs.
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Americans now realize that we’ve elected a middle schooler President of the United States. Juvenile, short attention span, self-centered. Embarrassing! https://t.co/Xlt8UhTJCe
thedailybeast.com
The president is leaning into the monarchical moniker.
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Trump promised over and over again that he'd lower costs. Then he imposed his chaotic and idiotic tariff regime that is crushing our small businesses and economy. "America First"?
cnbc.com
Small businesses are struggling under President Trump's global trade war, with some warning they may have to close their companies if consumer demand falls.
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Republicans are mad that Americans will hold peaceful No Kings rallies in every corner of the US this Saturday. They should hold their own Pro Kings rallies on October 25 to commemorate the day that George III was installed as King of England!
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I’ve known Jim for 40 years and have often been inspired by him during my own public service path. A true gentleman in every way who taught by his example that kindness can have a power all its own. We will deeply miss him. https://t.co/m0xEa2jYgK
wric.com
James Holland, a man who gave nearly two decades of his life to Chesterfield County’s Dale District, died Tuesday afternoon amid a battle with cancer.
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Trump cutting a deal with Qatar to build an air base in the US, but unwilling to work with congressional leaders to stop health insurance costs from spiking and keep government open. "America First"? https://t.co/54Sqg5Syyj
rollingstone.com
Laura Loomer and other far-right influencers are criticizing Trump's decision to move forward with letting Qatar's air force train on U.S. soil.
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Surreal to see President Trump meeting with President Milei and handing Argentina $20 billion—conditioned on the success of Trump's buddy's political party in an upcoming election—instead of meeting with U.S. leaders about reopening the American government! “America First"?
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Richmonder D’Angelo was a gift. I mourn his passing.
variety.com
Legendary R&B singer D'Angelo, who released three albums throughout his career, has died. He was 51.
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I’m relieved that the remaining living hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 are reuniting with their families, and thank the Trump Administration for its work to secure their release and the phased withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza. It’s long past time for this war to end.
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It’s been a great weekend so far. I kicked things off yesterday by jamming alongside my friend Tommy Stinson and getting folks fired up to knock on doors for @staceycarrollva and @guzman4virginia. Special thanks to my friend @AmyKlobuchar for coming out to Manassas, too!
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