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Democrat kicks off marathon Senate floor speech to protest Trump administration actions

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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker kicks off what is expected to be a marathon speech on the Senate floor.

The speech is not a filibuster because Booker is not blocking legislation or a nomination.

Booker is undertaking this effort at a time when Democratic leaders are under pressure from their base to stand up to President Trump .