It’s great that @TroyJackson207 has finally agreed to the four debates that we announced eight days ago, but it’s telling that he still refuses to participate in a debate next week.
The Willis Tower antennas turn pink in honor of Dolly Parton, who died today at the age of 80. Skydeck Chicago says the special display will shine over the city’s skyline as a tribute to Dolly’s extroardinary life, music, and impact on generations of fans.
📸: Arturo Gonzalez
Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at https://t.co/cLu9I7M2wC
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at https://t.co/arzrqInqJA
@ProjectLincoln Usually I agree with y’all but on this one, I couldn’t disagree more. Susan Collins is exactly the type of thoughtful senator we need more of, that can reach across the aisle, and get things done in a DC that is becoming more partisan and more gridlocked by the minute.
Wow, a surprisingly normal, effective, and (most importantly), NOT electorally harmful message from @VP about @SenSusanCollins during his visit to Maine today.
.@VP on Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME): "She is coming to work every single day and fighting not for a political party...she fights for the great people of Maine."
@LedbetterR16225 How was it clear her vote wasn’t needed when, of the three GOP senators that were undecided, she announced her opposition to Blanche’s confirmation ahead of the other two senators ever stating their position? This simply isn’t true.
.@SenSusanCollins (R-ME) on concerns of her voting too often for President Trump's agenda: "Time after time, I am ranked as the most bipartisan member of the Senate."
U willl see Beth no more See black that’s from electrical sparks. It’s not safe to use anymore. GOOD BYE BETH . U hv been a real workhorse. Ur namesake still is hard worker. I will miss u
As if it were possible for me to love her anymore than I already do. Thank you @SenatorCollins for standing up for the independence of the Department of Justice and its apolitical mission by opposing Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General.
I have carefully reviewed Todd Blanche’s qualifications to be Attorney General. This includes his record and responses to questions from Senators at the Department of Justice Appropriations hearing, his confirmation hearing, and in the weeks that followed.
While I believe Mr. Blanche is a capable lawyer, the Department of Justice has become increasingly political.
Mr. Blanche has taken several actions that have further eroded the Department’s independence, and that is the basis for my vote to oppose his confirmation:
Mr. Blanche approved an order to shield the President, his sons, and the family business from IRS audits, protections unavailable to other American taxpayers.
He approved the creation of a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.
He promised an anti-abortion organization that he would seek to prohibit the mailing of abortion medication to women nationwide.
Under his leadership, the Department attempted to indict Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin over their ill-advised, but constitutionally protected, videos encouraging resistance to unlawful orders.
More than 1,200 former Department of Justice employees have opposed his nomination, arguing that he has undermined the institution.
For these reasons, I will vote against this nomination.
If the filibuster is the only thing standing in the way of passing the SAVE America Act, then I'm a YES vote to end it.
There's too much at stake. Democrats refuse to protect our elections or our children from the transgender agenda.
It's time to get this done for President Trump.
I don't measure my work by party lines, I measure it by what it delivers for Maine. I'm grateful that so many Mainers, across the political spectrum, see that. Read the letter ⬇️⬇️⬇️
A woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her.
“I just want the truth out there. I just want people to have a whole scope of who he is as a person," she said of the Maine Dem, who has faced a string of scandals over past offensive online comments and accusations of mistreating women.
Platner responded: "These allegations are troubling, serious, and false. Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically untrue."
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