How the conversation moved
Developing stories 2 threads · 15 of 29 actions
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Sep 18 Costa criticized Trump administration's ban of CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House.Sep 19 Kiley (R) opposed Trump administration's denial of White House press access to CNN, MSNBC and Politico.Sep 21 Kelly defended free press and criticized administration for lack of accountability and transparency.Sep 21 Luján , Olszewski criticized President Trump's ban of journalists from CNN, MSNBC and Politico from White House.Oct 2 Krishnamoorthi Sent a letter demanding White House answers on press credential denials during Xi state dinner.
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Sep 16 Smith (R) opened hearing on imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai, appealing to Trump to press Xi for release.Sep 16 Smith (R) Held hearing on imprisoned Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai ahead of Xi-Trump meeting.Sep 16 Smith (R) Held congressional hearing examining imprisonment of Chinese pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai.Sep 17 Smith (R) discussed efforts to secure the release of imprisoned Hong Kong businessman Jimmy Lai.Sep 17 Smith (R) chaired a hearing on the imprisonment of Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai ahead of Trump-Xi summit.
Where they stand
Support · 7 R Smith NJ Chaired Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing on Jimmy Lai's imprisonment R Rulli OH Introduced GRANITE Act to protect First Amendment rights R Davidson OH Introduced bill to protect Americans from foreign censorship enforcement R Luna FL Introduced bill to require influencer disclosure of foreign payments R Cornyn TX Urged Trump administration to secure release of detained journalist D Shaheen NH Urged passage of Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act D Bennet CO Joined legislation to expose and punish Russia's religious persecution Oppose · 17 D Brownley CA Opposed Trump administration book bans and censorship of educational materials D Raskin MD Condemned MAGA book bans and censorship campaigns D Krishnamoorthi IL Demanded White House restore press credentials for CNN and MS NOW D Luján NM Opposes Trump's ban on journalists as unconstitutional First Amendment attack D Olszewski MD Opposes Trump administration's press ban as unconstitutional D Kelly AZ Defended press accountability and criticized administration's lack of transparency I Kiley CA Opposes press access denial as unconstitutional D Costa CA Opposed press ban as violation of First Amendment D Scott VA Opposed Trump pressure on Smithsonian to whitewash history D Jacobs CA Introduced bill to restore Pentagon press access R Bacon NE Introduced bill to restore press access at Pentagon D Gallego AZ Opposes Hegseth's firings at Stars and Stripes D Blumenthal CT Opposes military control of independent military newspaper D Bell MO Opposed pressure on memorial center and staff D Coons DE Opposes Pentagon press access restrictions R Grassley IA Opposes pressure on memorial center staff and human rights defenders D Schatz HI Introduced bill restoring Pentagon press access
What each party did · Democrats 14 · Republicans 15
0 Requested action 1 2 Sent letters 1 1 Hearings 6 2 Statements 1 4 Criticized 2 5 Filed or pushed bills 3 0 Other 1 By state
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Every action 29 actions · 33 releases
All types 29 Requested action 1 Sent letters 3 Hearings 7 Statements 3 Criticized 6 Filed or pushed bills 8 Other 1
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R Rulli OH
Introduced bill to prevent foreign governments from enforcing censorship judgments against Americans.
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Sep 10, 2026
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D Scott VA
Criticized Trump administration pressure on Smithsonian to alter historical narratives.
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Sep 8, 2026
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R Davidson OH
Introduced bill to block enforcement of foreign censorship orders against Americans.
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Aug 31, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
Letter
R Smith NJ
Led letter urging Pakistan to protect Christian woman's rights after alleged abduction.
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Aug 26, 2026
Criticism
D Gallego AZ
Criticized Defense Secretary Hegseth for firings at Stars and Stripes military newspaper.
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Aug 24, 2026
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R Luna FL
Introduced bipartisan bill requiring social media influencers to disclose foreign government payments.
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Aug 21, 2026
Criticism
R Smith NJ
Condemned deadly attacks on Christians in Nigeria and urged government to protect vulnerable communities.
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Aug 20, 2026
Letter
D Blumenthal CT
Demanded answers from Defense Secretary on military officer placement at Stars and Stripes newspaper.
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Aug 14, 2026
Request
R Cornyn TX
Called on Trump administration to prioritize efforts to secure release of American journalist Austin Tice held in Syria.
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Aug 11, 2026
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D Shaheen NH
Highlighted global scam operations' impact at Senate hearing and urged passage of bipartisan SCAM Act.
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D Bell MO
Expressed concern about police questioning of Srebrenica Memorial Center staff in Bosnia.
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Aug 10, 2026
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R Grassley IA
Issued statement expressing concern about pressure on Srebrenica Memorial Center staff by Republika Srpska authorities.
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Aug 4, 2026
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