Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

United States United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19726.9Global Dominance: 0.05%

Brian Schatz is a Democratic Senator from Hawaii, who has taken a firm stand against Trump's administration. He has indicated he will impose a 'blanket hold' on all of Trump’s state department nominees until specific funding issues are resolved, reflecting his commitment to accountability.

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Sen. Brian Schatz has a warning for President Donald Trump about the potential changes in Washington if Democrats gain the majority.

Senate’s likely next No. 2 warns Trump if Democrats take the majority: ‘It’s going to be a fight’ on key values
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-21
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Schatz stated that the political fate of Vance and others will be closely tied to the outcome of the negotiations.

גיבור פוליטי או אחראי לכניעה: ההימור של ואנס
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-06-19
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Brian Schatz is quoted discussing the council's legal status and its comparison to a UN agency.

"מועצת השלום לעזה" תקועה, הקרן ריקה
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-05-27
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Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, a member of Senate Democratic leadership, said of Mullin that he liked him personally.

Fetterman breaks with Democrats, backs Trump pick Mullin for DHS secretary role
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-05
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Brian Schatz is a top Senate Democrat who criticized Republicans for their stance on immigration enforcement.

Department of Homeland Security on track to shut down with lawmakers leaving Washington and an unresolved ICE fight
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-13
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Democratic Senator Brian Schatz suggested delaying the vote until a consensus is reached.

US Senate tables ‘Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty Act’
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-30
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Brian Schatz questioned Marco Rubio during a Senate hearing about U.S. policy towards Cuba.

esta es la nueva orden que firmó el gobierno de Estados Unidos
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-01-30
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Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii said that Republicans seem to understand the gravity of the situation.

Trump is scared of the politics of ICE. And it’s showing.
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-29
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Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii stated he would vote against funding for DHS until ICE is held accountable.

Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-26
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Senator Brian Schatz declared he would vote against DHS funding until more controls are implemented to hold ICE accountable.

Morte de enfermeiro por agentes federais em Minneapolis aumenta possibilidade de outra paralisação do governo dos EUA
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-01-25
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Democratic Senator Brian Schatz, who represents Hawaii, was among the lawmakers to weigh in on the controversy.

CBS defends pulling 60 Minutes segment about Trump deportations
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-23
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Hawaii senator Brian Schatz wrote on X that what is happening to CBS is a terrible embarrassment.

CBS News delays 60 Minutes segment on El Salvador’s Cecot mega-prison | CBS
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-22
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Senator Brian Schatz criticized CBS for avoiding journalism that might offend Donald Trump.

Outrage after CBS pulls 60 Minutes segment on El Salvador’s Cecot prison | CBS
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-22
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Sen. Brian Schatz was part of the bipartisan effort to address social media safety for kids.

Australian social media ban for teens sparks renewed calls for US action
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-13
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Sen. Brian Schatz said Democrats are obviously not unanimous but need something on health care for the vote to succeed.

Senators hold weekend session as Trump signals no shutdown compromise
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-09
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Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii said Democrats are 'obviously not unanimous' but 'without something on health care, the vote is very unlikely to succeed.'

Republicans reject Democratic offer to end shutdown, extend health care subsidies
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-08
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Senator Brian Schatz signed the letter requesting more information about the strikes.

US carries out new strike in Caribbean, killing three alleged drug smugglers | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-11-02
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Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii emphasized the government’s obligations to Native American communities during the hearing.

Native American leaders say layoffs and benefit lapses are making this shutdown more painful for Native communities
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-02
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Senator Brian Schatz was mentioned as one of the signers of the letter requesting more information.

Three killed in US military strike on alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean | US news
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-02
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Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, argued that Democrats’ position was not some 'sort of cooked-up demand.'

Republicans and Democrats seek middle ground on Obamacare subsidies
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-02
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Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, argued that Democrats’ position was not some 'sort of cooked-up demand.'

Senate Democrats block GOP funding bill for 3rd time amid federal shutdown
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-01
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Senator Brian Schatz criticized the government's use of regulatory leverage to suppress speech.

Disney's ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air after remarks about Kirk
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-09-19
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Schatz accused the government of 'using regulatory leverage to crush speech'.

Network pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live show over remarks about Charlie Kirk
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-18
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Brian Schatz expressed that the government's actions were using regulatory leverage to crush speech.

ABC says it will stop airing Jimmy Kimmel after remarks about Charlie Kirk
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-18
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