Senator Mazie K. Hirono
@hirono.senate.gov
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U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono - Proudly Serving the People of Hawaii
https://linktr.ee/SenMazieHirono
We don't "need" Greenland. We need a President who delivers on their promises. We need to pass a health care plan. We need to lower costs. We need to end the chaos.
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Today, the American people and the world are left with more questions than answers. My statement on U.S. military action in Venezuela:
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This does not have to happen. There is a vaccine to prevent whooping cough, but this regime prioritizes conspiracy theories over your health. Americans deserve to be healthy, not plagued with PREVENTABLE illnesses.
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Republicans are doing what they do best: deflecting. Instead of finding a solution to the health care crisis they created, they want to distract you from the truth: health care costs are skyrocketing, and it's all their fault.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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Republicans are trying to change the subject on health care affordability — to transgender care
In a spate of votes and announcements, the GOP is tacking hard to an issue where the party sees an advantage.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/18/republicans-transgender-gender-affirming-obamacare-00699027
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"Things are better than you think," says the guy building a $350+ million ballroom while the rest of the country can barely afford groceries. He is so out of touch it's nauseating.
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Protecting child health apparently no longer "aligns" with HHS's "missions or priorities". HHS just confirmed what I've been saying for months: This regime does not prioritize keeping our children or our nation healthy.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/12/17/aap-hhs-funding-rfk/
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Higher energy bills. Higher grocery bills. Higher health care bills. Everything has gotten more expensive since Trump took office, and he thinks that deserves an A+++++.
abcnews.go.com/US/energy-bi...
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Energy bills in US have increased 13% since Trump took office, new report finds
The amount of money Americans are paying toward their energy bills has increased since President Donald Trump took office earlier this year, according to a new report.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/energy-bills-us-increased-13-trump-office-new/story?utm_social_post_id=623670073&id=128346091&utm_social_handle_id=28785486&cid=social_twitter_abcn
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Republicans love to talk about rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse. But why don't any of them pay attention to the rampant waste, fraud, and abuse coming from Trump? It's not like his lawlessness and abuse of power are hard to see.
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23 days ago
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There is a vaccine to stop this. But because RFK Jr prioritizes conspiracy theories and junk science, extreme outbreaks of preventable diseases will become our country's new reality.
24 days ago
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Now that Trump’s gaudy ballroom is on the line, this administration suddenly claims to care about national security. Where was that concern when Pete Hegseth was using Signal to share details of a classified mission?
25 days ago
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The troubling news: The U.S. lost another 105,000 jobs in October. And it's all because of Donald Trump's disastrous economic policies.
25 days ago
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Republicans voted to make life cheaper for the ultra-wealthy in more ways than one, but won't vote to make health care costs more affordable for working Americans. How sad and messed up is that?
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This is fear-mongering. This regime wants you to fear the vaccines that keep you, your family, and your communities safe and believe junk science and conspiracy theories over proven science. This decision is dangerous.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/12/h...
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FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration intends to put a “black box” warning on Covid-19 vaccines, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/12/health/fda-black-box-warning-covid-vaccine?Date=20251212&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1765533822&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
26 days ago
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This regime's next target for rooting out "waste, fraud, and abuse": The doctors and nurses who care for our nation's veterans. Disgusting. Our veterans deserve better.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs
Strains on the Veterans Affairs system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors and nurses.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/13/va-veterans-affairs-job-cuts-trump/
27 days ago
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This regime hands out tax breaks to billionaires and major corporations while forcing costs to skyrocket for working Americans. The rich get richer while the rest of America struggles to get by. That is the reality of Trump's economy.
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America is one of the richest countries, yet Americans pay more for their health care than anywhere else. There is no reason that should be the case. Yet once again, when given the chance to lower costs, Republicans chose to force costs to skyrocket over voting with Democrats.
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Measles outbreaks are accelerating across the country, and the head of Health and Human Services is worried about doing pull-ups at the airport.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine
Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-south-carolina-quarantine-utah-arizona-us-rcna248435?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma&taid=6939f21605d5820001df0142&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
30 days ago
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1 in 4 American households are living paycheck to paycheck. And Trump gave that an A+++++
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Last year, 14 million kids experienced a little holiday magic thanks to the generosity and dedication of Toys for Tots. As a member of SVACDems and SASCDems, I'm always proud to partner with our Marine Corps as they work to ensure kids around the country have a happy holiday.
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Republicans don't care about the affordability of health care (or anything else) for the American people.
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about 1 month ago
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At the end of the month, when your health care premiums have skyrocketed, remember that Democrats had a plan to lower costs by extending the ACA tax credits, and Republicans refused to vote with us. This health care crisis and its insanely high prices are all Republicans' doing.
about 1 month ago
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Republicans just voted to ensure the health care costs for millions of Americans SKYROCKET at the end of the year. How shameful.
about 1 month ago
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Premiums are set to rise by an average of 114% at the end of the month. Democrats have a plan to stop this from happening, but Republicans refuse to extend the ACA tax credits. They made life cheaper for the top 1% but refuse to ensure that you can afford health care. Shameful.
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Democrats have a plan to extend the ACA tax credits and lower health care costs. Republicans barely have concepts of a plan. Yet, Republicans would rather your health care costs skyrocket than vote with us to stop the suffering of millions of Americans.
about 1 month ago
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Trying to eliminate birthright citizenship is entirely unconstitutional and completely un-American.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
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Supreme Court to decide if Trump can limit the constitutional right to citizenship at birth
The Trump administration is seeking to roll back the historical understanding that birthright citizenship extends to almost anyone born in the United States.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-decide-trump-can-limit-constitutional-right-citizenship-rcna244701?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma&taid=69332b5364940000012faccf&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
about 1 month ago
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Donald: Ignorance is bliss, but it doesn't pay the bills. People are paying more for everyday goods as costs continue to skyrocket under your presidency.
about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
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By the way, Trump's tariffs are the reason these farmers need this $12 billion bailout in the first place.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5638555-trump-unveils-farmer-assistance/?utm_social_post_id=618139080&utm_social_handle_id=1917731
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add a skeleton here at some point
about 1 month ago
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Since being sworn in, Pete Hegseth has done nothing but put our national security at risk. From unauthorized Signal chats to reckless and ill-advised policies, his incompetence jeopardizes the lives of our troops and undermines the integrity of his office. He should resign.
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This regime says they are deporting the "worst of the worst" like...U.S. citizen children with cancer. It's total BS.
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
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More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
https://www.propublica.org/article/immigration-dhs-american-citizens-arrested-detained-against-will
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It has been 84 years since the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, as we commemorate the lives of the over 2,000 servicemembers and civilians we lost on that solemn day, may we never stop honoring their memory, their service, and their courage.
about 1 month ago
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In 26 days, Americans across the country will see their health premiums skyrocket. This doesn't have to happen. But time is running out for Republicans to work with Democrats to lower costs and reverse the health care crisis they created.
about 1 month ago
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Pete Hegseth is a national embarrassment. He needs to resign.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/04/p...
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Unclassified report on Hegseth’s use of Signal details risk to troops, lack of cooperation with investigation | CNN Politics
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information that could have endangered US troops through his use of Signal to discuss attack plans, a Pentagon watchdog said in an...
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/04/politics/unclassified-ig-report-hegseth-signal
about 1 month ago
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This is exactly the kind of xenophobic rhetoric that is inciting hatred and racism in our country. Just another example of this administration sowing chaos and fear into our immigrant communities. Detestable.
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I don't need Spotify Wrapped to know I'm one of BTS's biggest fans!
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When he's backed into a corner, Trump lashes out. This time, he's attacking the Somali community, painting an entire community as "garbage." A reminder that none of this is normal. It's unhinged.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
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New ICE Operation Is Said to Target Somali Migrants in Twin Cities
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/us/politics/ice-somali-migrants-minneapolis-st-paul.html?utm_social_handle_id=807095&smtyp=cur&utm_social_post_id=612314185&smid=tw-nytimes
about 1 month ago
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Americans are barely getting by and Trump is calling it the "GOLDEN AGE of America."
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He’s “fighting crime” by pardoning former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez — who was convicted of conspiring to traffic over 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.  More Trump BS.  Something must be in it for him or his family…
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
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Former president of Honduras, convicted of trafficking, freed after Trump pardon
Juan Orlando Hernández was serving a 45-year sentence over drug trafficking. Following a pardon from President Donald Trump, he has been released.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/02/hernandez-trump-pardon-prison-honduras/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
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ED workers know that Linda McMahon’s push to dismantle the department "makes no sense". They know better than anyone how crucial ED programs are to our students, and are seeing firsthand how harmful this regime's attacks on ED will be to the future of our nation.
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Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been a time to honor those lost to HIV/AIDS and recognize the progress made to end the epidemic. Instead of standing with those living with HIV/AIDS, this regime has cut funding, spread stigmas, and turned a medical success into a political battle.
about 1 month ago
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This regime is abandoning an EPA rule KNOWING that it could lead to dirtier air and more U.S. deaths. How can they justify repealing standards that protect the American people?
about 1 month ago
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From my Ohana to yours — Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone in Hawaii and across the country a happy holiday filled with love, gratitude, and moments that remind us of the joys of being together.
about 1 month ago
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This Thursday, families will gather around their tables to eat together. But far too many families will struggle to even put food on the table because of this regime’s cruelty. No family deserves to go hungry, but Republicans' historic cuts to SNAP are only making hunger worse.
about 2 months ago
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My colleagues said that military and intelligence officers should uphold the Constitution. The regime’s response? Death threats towards elected officials and politically motivated investigations. Are we all seeing the issue here?
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about 2 months ago
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Finally, Trump acknowledges the health care crisis he created. It’s about time, though his “fix” has the seeds of further chaos. In the midst of skyrocketing ACA premium costs, we need a clean ACA tax credit extension now.
www.axios.com/2025/11/24/t...
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Trump to push new Republican plan on Obamacare subsidies
The plan calls for a short-term extension of the subsidies in exchange for new eligibility limits.
https://www.axios.com/2025/11/24/trump-health-cost-plan-aca-subsidies?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosvitals&stream=top
about 2 months ago
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DOGE's stated mission was to weed out waste, fraud and abuse. And after they wasted over $21 billion of YOUR taxpayer dollars, it looks like they finally found it — in themselves. The irony...
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
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https://www.reuters.com/world/us/doge-doesnt-exist-with-eight-months-left-its-charter-2025-11-23/
about 2 months ago
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From making the largest cuts to SNAP in their Big Ugly Bill to forcing health care costs to skyrocket, Republicans are making life historically harder for Americans. Historic cuts. Historic costs. Historic betrayals.
about 2 months ago
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Happy
#NationalKimchiDay
! Back in 2017, my kimchi recipe won the healthiest recipe award at the March of Dimes Gourmet Gala — I guess you could say I know how to bring the heat!
about 2 months ago
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Interesting time for this White House to be defending accused sex traffickers.
about 2 months ago
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