President Trump said this war would end soon after it started. Six months later, American servicemembers have paid with their lives, and families are also paying a price through higher costs and billions in taxpayer dollars spent — with no clear end in sight. apnews.com/article/trum...

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark.

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Notebooks, lunchboxes, and other back-to-school essentials are over 20% more expensive this year than they were last year. Thanks to President Trump, higher prices are making an already expensive time of year even harder for families.

Canada is our neighbor, friend, and a vital partner. Trump’s lack of leadership has turned that friendship into a trade war — and New Hampshire businesses are losing customers because of it. apnews.com/live/trump-e...

Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on $20B in US goods as trade war escalates

Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods on Tuesday after relations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney deteriorated.

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NEW DATA: Americans have been forced to spend an additional $3,800+ on everyday essentials since President Trump took office last year. Our new report shows how much more families have spent on housing, groceries, gas, health care, and more at the national, state, and district levels.

Trump is getting richer from the illegal war he started, while Americans pay the price. Since he launched his war with Iran, Americans have spent an additional $71.5 billion on gas—while Trump has made more than $15 million from oil and gas stocks.

Canada is our neighbor, ally, and one of New Hampshire’s closest trading partners. Trump’s reckless trade war is raising costs for Granite Staters while damaging a relationship that has benefited both our countries for generations. www.wmur.com/article/new-...

New Hampshire businesses weigh in on new wave of US-imposed tariffs on Canada

The United States imposed a new wave of tariffs on Canada, and some New Hampshire businesses that rely on Canadian imports are already seeing changing prices on some goods.

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President Trump launched his war against Iran, sending gas prices soaring and giving Big Oil sky-high profits. Our new report details how Trump himself profited from this spike in gas prices – his own oil and gas stocks have gone up by $15 million so far this year.

I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie St. Clair, long the driving force behind Motorcyle Week. Charlie’s dedication to public service helped make Laconia and all of New Hampshire better off, and my thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

About 1 in 4 Granite Staters count on Social Security to make ends meet. One way to help close its funding gap? Get the wealthiest Americans to contribute the same share of their income that working Americans contribute.

Alexandria Police Chief David Suckling has helped lower overdoses by training officers, building community partnerships, and expanding access to prevention tools. Now, the Trump Administration wants to ban proven tools like test strips that we know save lives.

Gas. Health care. Groceries. Nearly everything Americans need costs more under President Trump. In New Hampshire, the average family has already paid $4,400 more. Trump promised lower costs. Families got bigger bills.

Renée Blacken of Bethlehem rowed more than 3,200 miles solo across the Atlantic to raise awareness and support for trauma recovery programs in northern New Hampshire. Her resilience and dedication to helping others is why I am proud to name her August’s Granite Stater of the Month.

Leaders of the free world aren’t supposed to be trying to win popularity contests with communist dictators. We need to stand with our allies and the forces of freedom, not sell them out to impress a tyrant.

I'm pressing @homelandgov.bsky.social for answers on its investigation into allegations of corruption and abuse of taxpayer dollars by former DHS official Corey Lewandowski. Granite Staters deserve transparency and answers. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

Senate Democrat presses DHS for results on Lewandowski review

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) is pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for details on the investigation into former DHS official Corey Lewandowski, who was accused of corruption and mism…

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The heroes who served our country in WWII saved democracy by fighting to rid the world of tyranny. My own father was one of them. It is completely reprehensible that anyone would deface the WWII memorial in our nation's capital, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice.

Your smartwatch or health ring can track your heart rate, sleep cycle, and other data. That’s health information, but a loophole in the law means big tech companies don't have to treat this data like other medical records. My bipartisan bill to fix this has passed committee.

The President is supposed to put Americans first, not profit from them. This report highlights how much money Trump made last year via schemes like his memecoin, side deals with foreign nations, and political events at his properties, all while average Americans lost money. bsky.app/profile/meid...

Good news: The Senate unanimously passed my bipartisan bill to crack down on counterfeit products that hurt American small businesses

Living the American dream of owning a home has been slipping out of Granite Staters’ reach. Finally, we’re taking bipartisan action to change that. www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-e...

Sen. Maggie Hassan: Slashing regulations will lower housing costs for Granite Staters

No matter where I go in our state, Granite Staters of all ages, walks of life, and political stripes have the same problem: It costs too much to live in

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The American people aren’t asking for golden ballrooms. They want affordable health care, a good education for their kids, and a home they can afford. They deserve a President focused on their dreams, not his own.

Measles is deadly — the stakes here are life and death. President Trump and Secretary Kennedy's stunt today to override scientists and make it harder for kids to get vaccinated will lead to more kids becoming sick and dying. apnews.com/article/vacc...

Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that calls for spacing out childhood vaccines into separate medical visits and splitting the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into…

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I'm deeply saddened to hear of Charlie St. Clair's accident in Ohio. Charlie has spent his life serving the people of Laconia, and I'm praying for his recovery. www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/c...

Charlie St. Clair, Laconia Motorcycle Week executive director, recovering after accident in Ohio

The Lakes Region community is pulling for Charlie St. Clair — a state representative, former Laconia mayor, and executive director of Laconia Motorcycle Week — following a motorcycle accident Tuesday,

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Political theater won’t lower health care costs, protect Medicaid, or make us healthier. Instead of learning from the pandemic and preparing for the future, Senate Republicans chose a political stunt targeting Dr. Fauci.

Recent public reporting raises serious questions about whether Hugging Face is doing enough to stop the creation of nonconsensual deepfakes on its platform that depict explicit images of women and children. That's why I've pressed the company for answers and immediate action.

New Hampshire's natural beauty attracts visitors from around the world, supports local businesses, and gives families a place to enjoy the outdoors. Congrats to the @appmtnclub.bsky.social on 150 years of protecting and expanding access to the sites that make New Hampshire the most beautiful state

After hearing concerns from hundreds of Granite Staters who live in manufactured housing communities, I pressed Sado Capital, owner of The Meadows of Hopkinton, for answers. Residents say the company has hiked rents and undermined their financial future.

For 61 years, Medicare and Medicaid have helped millions of Americans access affordable health care. Instead of strengthening these programs, President Trump is making health care more expensive for American families. apnews.com/article/medi...

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs

Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face higher monthly costs in 2027.

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Special education allowed my son, Ben, and millions of kids with disabilities to go to school with their peers, make friends, and succeed in life. That's the difference special education makes, and why we can't let the Trump Administration undermine these programs.

We are in the middle of a measles outbreak. A cyclospora outbreak. RFK is dismantling our public health system & scientific research. Millions have lost their health care. And Senate Republicans spent today attacking Dr. Fauci.

President Trump is focused on everything but lowering your costs. Instead, he’s pushing to pursue dangerous, debunked vaccine claims that have been repeatedly rejected by the scientific community. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...