Union Township, Union County, New Jersey

I’ve had a ‘very large slice of humble pie’ during my time behind bars.

— George Santos discussing his experience in prison and his outlook moving forward.

This is their living. They’re concerned now if they don’t get their paychecks, how do I pay my mortgage? How do I pay my car payment? What do I do to put food on the table?

— Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on the concerns of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.

It’s kind of bizarre that we have a bunch of old, primarily white people who are out there protesting the policies that keep people safe when they’ve never felt danger in their entire lives.

— JD Vance, responding to the protests during a photo opportunity with national guard troops.

I’m glad they’re here today because me, Pete and the vice president are all going to leave here and, inspired by them, we’re going to add thousands more resources to this city to get the criminals and the gang members out of here.

— Stephen Miller, while discussing the reactions of the hecklers and announcing resources for crime reduction in Washington.

We will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures if required.

— Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in a statement regarding the EU's response to the announced tariffs by the US.