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"The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University has recognized U.S. Senator Tim Kaine with the Hill Robinson Expansion of Freedom Award as part of the annual Excellence in Virginia Government Awards. Over the years, Kaine has served as a Richmond City Council member, mayor, governor of Virginia, and U.S. Senator since 2012. His work often reflects his focus on unity and persistence, inspired by the late civil rights leader Oliver Hill."

"Today, during a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing on U.S. posture in the Indo-Pacific, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) asked Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Jr., USN, Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), about the progress of the Australia-U.K.-U.S. (AUKUS) agreement. 'I was in Australia recently … 37 events in seven days in four cities,' said Kaine. 'I heard a lot. Answered some tough questions on our end. And I was impressed, but I wonder – are you satisfied with ...Continue Reading

Translated: "U.S. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine urged President Donald Trump's administration to push for presidential elections to be held in Venezuela before the end of 2026. 'Venezuelans were hopeful about opening a new chapter, but they still have the Maduro regime running the country, and there's no real commitment from the United States or other actors on when elections might be held in Venezuela,' Kaine said in an interview with journalist Jorge Agobián."

"Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine (D) said Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened for all shipping traffic after Iran announced the waterway’s closure in response to the ongoing U.S. blockade. 'If they’re going to be open, I think they have to be open to all,' Kaine told Fox News’s Shannon Bream on 'Fox News Sunday' as the U.S. military has stopped some ships from traveling in the strait and blocked Iranian ports. [...] 'It’s my hope that in the negotiations, we would first agree to extend the...Continue Reading

"Two Virginia lawmakers have introduced legislation to enact what they call 'commonsense gun violence prevention measures' on the federal level. U.S. Senator Mark Warner, D-Va., and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, D-Va., said the Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act was introduced in conjunction with the 19th anniversary of the tragic Virginia Tech shooting. The bill includes provisions to mandate reporting of lost and stolen firearms, preventing children from accessing firearms, prohibiting the sal...Continue Reading

"U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine introduced the Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act following the 19th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting. The legislation would enact a series of gun violence prevention measures approved by Virginia’s elected officials at a federal level."

"NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about Trump's inconsistent timeline to end the war with Iran and Democrats' efforts to restrain presidential war powers."

"Virginia Senator Tim Kaine is calling for increased oversight as the war in Iran continues, raising concerns about Congress’s role in approving U.S. involvement. Kaine said Congress has not formally authorized the conflict, despite it continuing for weeks. He is now leading an effort to require repeated votes in the Senate aimed at limiting the administration’s actions and increasing accountability."

"Senator Tim Kaine paid a visit to the Carroll Wellness Center to celebrate the $1 million in federal funding, which he helped to direct towards expanding rehabilitation services in the Hillsville health facility. Carroll Wellness Center Facility Director Mikaela Smith gave Senator Kaine a tour of the CWC before presentations were given to mark the occasion. After the tour, CWC board members and several local leaders gathered in the facility’s conference room. The presentation began with a video...Continue Reading

"U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) shared a vivid analysis on why U.S. allies, including NATO, did not join his efforts to get Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. Kaine blamed the president for 'trashing NATO' for years and not consulting his allies before launching the strikes in the region alongside Israel. Speaking to ABC's 'This Week', the Congressman compared the situation to a bar fight. He explained that if the president wanted help from his allies, he should have valued and respected them in...Continue Reading

"Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said Sunday he believes the U.S. ceasefire with Iran should be extended beyond the current two-week timeline after peace talks between the two countries failed over the weekend. 'The ceasefire, while it is not perfectly holding, we need to find a way to extend it past April 21,' Kaine told ABC News' 'This Week' co-anchor Martha Raddatz. 'Both parties, when they left the negotiation in Pakistan said the door wasn't closed to additional negotiation, and so even an imperf...Continue Reading

"Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) slammed President Trump for withdrawing the U.S. from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran during his first term. 'This is not going to be an easy negotiation because the last negotiation that led to a control of Iran’s nuclear program, the U.S. made the decision to tear it up and walk away from the deal,' Kaine told host Martha Raddatz on ABC’s 'This Week,' referring to negotiations between the Trump administration and Iranian officials in Islamabad, ...Continue Reading

"Senator Tim Kaine is raising questions about Thursday’s announcement that Virginia Tech’s president Timothy Sands will step down. On a call with reporters Friday, Kaine said Sands has done a great job during his 12 years as the university president, but he also questioned the timing. 'I believe there may have been an effort to force Tim Sands to step down before Gov. Spanberger filled seats on the Virginia Tech Board,' Kaine said. Kaine did not provide any direct evidence of pressure or specify...Continue Reading

"On March 31, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) visited Hampden-Sydney to deliver the Ron L. Heinemann Lecture in the History of the American South. This year’s lecture highlighted the College’s 250th anniversary celebration, which coincides with the 250th birthday of the United States. Named after the late Hampden-Sydney Squire Professor Emeritus of History, Ronald Heinemann, the lecture series is one of Hampden-Sydney’s most distinguished academic traditions, bringing prominent leaders, scholars, ...Continue Reading

"Food banks continue to be busy across Hampton Roads as community members and lawmakers discuss solutions to address hunger issues. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine participated in a roundtable discussion Wednesday afternoon with stakeholders at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore to hear about the issues they are facing. Kaine listened to the group for about 90 minutes. A particular focus of the discussion was cuts to the food stamp program, known as the Supplemental Nutrition As...Continue Reading

"During February’s Senate recess, I traveled to Australia for meetings about our countries’ longstanding security partnership. On that trip, I saw firsthand evidence that even half a world away, Virginia is the gold standard for shipbuilding — which is something the commonwealth should be proud of and we all should work to preserve. Australia is one-third of the AUKUS agreement, a pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States to collaborate militarily to deter aggression and e...Continue Reading

"Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) addressed the ongoing war in Iran, Israel's military actions in southern Lebanon, and the congressional battle over Department of Homeland Security funding in Richmond on Monday. Speaking to a group of reporters after voting early on Virginia's redistricting referendum, Kaine criticized the potential for a $200 billion supplemental funding request from the White House for the war in Iran, calling the conflict illegal and unwise. 'That obviously would suggest that thi...Continue Reading

"As the fight for funding the Department of Homeland Security drags on in Washington, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said he doesn’t see the recess starting until this is all straightened out. Democrats are calling for more restrictions on federal immigration enforcement and mass deportations, though Republicans’ counters still include funding for ICE and Customs and Border Protection, according to the Associated Press. The debate has resulted in 40 days of a partial government shutdown that has affecte...Continue Reading

"Senator Tim Kaine is pushing back against a Republican-backed voting bill, warning it could make it harder for millions of Americans to cast a ballot. Kaine criticized the proposed SAVE America Act, calling it unnecessary and burdensome. He said the measure could affect as many as one in 10 eligible voters, placing new obstacles in the way of seniors, low-income Americans, women and military members serving overseas."

"Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine this week cosponsored a new bipartisan bill aimed at improving access to prescription medication for TRICARE recipients. The bill, S. 4106 known as the Rx ACCESS Act, would reduce costs for retail pharmacies serving TRICARE patients and establish annual audits to ensure the law is being followed and to track continuity of care and accessibility. Kaine, a Democrat, introduced the bill Tuesday alongside Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican. Kaine said in a news releas...Continue Reading