Tim Kaine
Democrat · VA · U.S. Senate
Bio
Timothy Michael Kaine is an American lawyer and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Virginia, a seat he has held since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 2006 to 2010 as the 70th governor of Virginia and from 2002 to 2006 as the 38th lieutenant governor of Virginia. Kaine was the Democratic vice presidential nominee in the 2016 presidential election, running alongside presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
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Democrats Threaten Lawsuit If Trump Tries to “Restart” Iran WarDemocratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia believes that the War Powers resolutions passed by Congress are legally binding.
Truthout · Yesterday
'End This War': Progressives in Congress Blast Trump's Return to Bombing IranKey progressives in Congress took aim at President Donald Trump on Wednesday amid his second straight night of attacks on Iran.US Central Command (CENTCOM) first said Tuesday that its forces had "begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran," in …
Common Dreams · July 8, 2026
Senate passes war powers resolution, Tim Kaine says there's more work to be doneThe Senate has voted to take away President Trump's power to wage war with Iran. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine, a sponsor of the bill.
NPR · June 23, 2026
Dem Senator Destroys Election-Denying Trump NomineeSen Tim Kaine was questioning Trump's nominee for Deputy Budget Director, Hal Duncan, during a confirmation hearing. Kaine asked Duncan twice whether Joe Biden had won the 2020 election. Both times, Duncan would only state that Biden was certified as the winn…
Crooksandliars.com · June 18, 2026
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