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Claim Text: Senator Brian Schatz said that Republicans are in a bubble and do not understand the depth of the anger out there in the world.
Simplified Text: Senator Brian Schatz said Republicans are in a bubble and do not understand the depth of anger
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Claim Maker: Senator Brian Schatz
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Senator Brian Schatz" }
Subject Tags: Politics
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM (6 months ago)

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Congress Jets Off as D.H.S. Shuts Down

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/13/us/politics/congress-jets-off-shutdown.html

Lawmakers left Washington for a weeklong recess despite failing to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, seemingly unconcerned with the looming shutdown. Negotiations between Democrats and the White House were ongoing, but significant disagreements remained over immigration enforcement policies.

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