“This isn't another 9/11. I cannot repeat that enough.”— U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said this to reporters Friday while discussing the investigation into the nationwide ground stop.

“I have never felt as much of a threat to our country, our Constitution, our very democracy, as I do at this time.”— Eileen Laubacher said this in a statement explaining her decision to run for office.

It is of course very sad, because Fridays for Future is much more than just demonstrations. We are a strong community. Many friendships have formed, and we have learned a great deal during this time. It is simply an era coming to an end. But at the same time, we are of course very proud of everything we have achieved over the past few years.

— Zini, an organizer with Fridays for Future Aachen, reflecting on the local group’s dissolution.

“I didn’t think he was a good president.”— Donald Trump said this about Barack Obama during an interview with Stephen A. Smith.

“This is truly abhorrent. Pete Hegseth doesn't know how to conduct himself, even at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. His behavior is unbecoming of any visitor to the Tomb, let alone that which comes from a Secretary of Defense.”— Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican congressman and Air Force veteran, condemned the incident in a post on X.

Americans deserve to know that those at the highest levels of power are putting America first, not their bottom line or their personal friendships.

— Chuck Schumer, Senate minority leader, wrote this in an X post calling for answers about what the Trump administration knew of Huang’s relationship with a suspected Chinese intelligence asset.

“I'm going to treat your children like I want my children to be treated. I'm going to treat your parents the way I want my parents to be treated. I'm gonna treat your future the way I want my future to be.”— Scott Colom said this in a speech to supporters in Jackson after his victory in Mississippi's Senate race was projected.