This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we recognize the culture & contributions of Native Americans and Tribal Nations—the first stewards of our lands. Washington’s tribes continue to shape our state’s history, culture, & economy through their enduring traditions.

The Trump Administration needs to release economic data like jobs, GDP, and inflation numbers before the Federal Reserve meets in early December. It appears that the administration may be intentionally restricting the release of this data. Read my letter:

So the administration is admitting that the tariff on coffee and bananas is a tax? These tariffs have been a self-imposed cost on American consumers and manufacturers. The sooner they stop this tariff policy, the sooner we will see improved American affordability.

“I look at running a successful business for 32 years, and then having an Administration gut punch the entire industry to where I might be put out of business.” Watch Barry Barr of KAVU talk about how tariffs are hurting small businesses.

I am profoundly grateful to all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Nearly 500,000 veterans live in the State of Washington, and, today on #VeteransDay, we take time to honor their courage, bravery, and sacrifice.

This bill doesn’t address the core issue that millions of Americans will no longer be able to afford ACA insurance coverage next year. I’m willing to work with anyone to create a path forward but this isn’t it.

Let’s open the government and extend the enhanced premium tax credits. We know there’s bipartisan support in the House and the Senate, and I will work with any of my Republican colleagues to drive down costs for Americans.

Today, I shared how child care providers are urging Congress to save the Affordable Care Act tax credit expansions. When you take away affordable health insurance, small businesses and families feel the impact.

Tariffs are taxes – anybody can look it up in the dictionary. Where are the administration’s ideas to lower costs for American families?

Nancy Pelosi is a giant of Congress who served this country faithfully for nearly 40 years. She’s a role model to anyone who strives to get hard stuff done – and a trailblazer who used the Speaker’s gavel to break one of the highest glass ceilings in public service. (1/2)

I stood at the steps of the Supreme Court today where the legality of Trump’s tariffs was on the docket. The court showed a great deal of skepticism. This constitutional authority lies with Congress, and that's very clear.

When the ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire, thousands of Washington families will see their health insurance costs skyrocket. Here's the cost increase for a self-insured middle-class family in Snohomish County.

Article One of the Constitution is a directive, not a suggestion. The power to impose and collect taxes and duties rests solely with the Congress and is a core component of our democracy’s balance of powers. (1/4)

It’s #ElectionDay! Voters in WA, be sure to return your ballot to a drop box or your local voting center by 8:00 PM PT TONIGHT. You can find your nearest drop-off location HERE: sos.wa.gov/elections/re...

Trump's tariff chaos has already made it more expensive for families to buy groceries. Now, he is causing even more chaos and uncertainty for the millions of families who rely on SNAP to put food on the table. (1/2) www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-s...

We need to do more to have American-built and American-crewed ships to expand global trade, protect our supply chain, and bolster national security. In the state of Washington, the maritime sector supports 174,000 jobs.

Open enrollment has begun for 2026 health plans, and Washingtonians are seeing huge cost increases. Congress could be working right now on bringing down the cost of insurance premiums for Americans. But instead, people are refusing to come to the table to discuss this issue.

Trade wars can cause devastating price spikes for American consumers and businesses. The bipartisan Trade Review Act would let Congress stop tariffs and restore its Constitutional authority over trade, as the Founding Fathers intended.

The integrity of professional basketball games must never be for sale. Ranking Member @cantwell.senate.gov and Chair Cruz are demanding answers from the NBA about gambling-related criminal charges that threaten public trust. www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/sena...

I’ve sponsored a bill that would require Russian sovereign assets frozen under U.S. jurisdiction are sent to Ukraine. With roughly $300 billion in Russian assets frozen around the world, we must continue to stand with Ukraine.

The Trump Administration cut Medicaid and they don’t have a plan to reduce skyrocketing health insurance premiums. Now they want to undercut state protections that help prevent medical debt from ruining families’ finances. (1/2)

When the ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire later this year, thousands of Washington families will see their health insurance costs skyrocket. A thread on premium increases: here's what happens to a self-insured middle-class couple's health premiums in King County.

“The SCORE Act provides minimal, if any, enforcement,” says @blumenthal.senate.gov. “The SAFE Act, very prominently, provides for FTC and state Attorney General enforcement, which means that the athletes themselves don't have to go to court.”

New data confirms what American families already know: Trump’s tariffs are contributing to record high prices for everyday essentials. President Trump should stop starting trade wars that hurt American consumers. www.wsj.com/economy/cons...

Here's what happens to a self-insured middle-class couple's health premiums in every county in Washington state if the ACA enhanced premium tax credits aren't extended.

The SCORE Act is not the solution for the athlete. We want a healthy ecosystem, and that means putting athletes at the table and listening to what they have to say.

Contrary to the Administration’s talking points, the data shows that American consumers still are not seeing their costs of living come down. (1/3) abcnews.go.com/Business/inf...

The SCORE Act “is not reform, it’s regression,” says Meghann Burke, Exec. Director of @nwslplayers.bsky.social. “We need athletes, men and women alike… to have a real seat at the table in shaping the future of college sports."

I joined @merkley.senate.gov during his marathon floor speech to talk about how tariffs have put soybean growers on their heels. Instead of dealing with the fact that their own constituents are getting run over, our colleagues are ignoring that the President is abusing these powers.

The President is abusing his power on tariffs. It's such an important constitutional authority given to Congress. The President should not have authority to usher in economic impact in this dramatic way.

At today’s roundtable, Sens. Cantwell, Blumenthal, and Booker underscored the need for real reform in college sports, and urged the House to reject the SCORE Act’s rush to enrich a few at the expense of athletes. #CollegeAthletics youtu.be/bJRLg_xAZVE

The SCORE Act is not what we think it is. It's not the solution for the athlete. There's a lot of people scoring. Two big divisions and their commissioners, they're scoring. The NCAA, they're scoring. Apparently private equity is scoring. But who's not scoring is the athletes.

Right now, Congress needs to act. Families who buy health coverage on ACA exchanges are threatened by large increases in health insurance premiums – including 1 in 13 Jefferson County residents.

The window-shopping period for purchasing health insurance on Washington Healthplanfinder is beginning and unfortunately Washingtonians are going to see skyrocketing premiums statewide. (1/3)

Students will face much higher costs if enhanced premium tax credits aren’t extended -- a 26-year-old part-time student in Eastern WA would see his health insurance premiums quadruple.

Ranking Member @cantwell.senate.gov and Chair Ted Cruz have reached a bipartisan agreement on aviation safety legislation to close the ADS-B Out loophole, strengthen FAA oversight, & help prevent future tragedies in our skies. #AviationSafety www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/cant...

We've made some big investments to grow the middle class, like in the CHIPS & Science Act. But now we have a president who isn't embracing that policy -- he's making things more expensive with tariffs, and that’s making it harder to grow the middle class.

Today is #SpiritDay — a day to take a stand against bullying and show support for our #LGBTQ+ youth. Too many LGBTQ+ young people still face harassment at school. That is wrong and unacceptable, and it must end.

If Congress doesn’t extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits, health insurance premiums for a single dad in Snohomish County will more than triple.

Airports are right to refuse to air DHS Secretary Noem’s partisan video. And now @cantwell.senate.gov is demanding a Hatch Act investigation. commerce.senate.gov/services/fil...

If enhanced premium tax credits aren’t extended, new costs will hit some seniors hard. A 60-year-old woman in Yakima County earning $41K/year with a husband on Medicare would see her annual health insurance costs skyrocket from $70 to $1,945.

We're already facing the cost of Trumpflation. No one has spare change to now make health care payments that are more expensive. Thanks @momsrising.org for getting the word out.

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay we honor Native Americans as the first inhabitants of our country. Indigenous peoples have faced and risen above immense challenges, and today we celebrate the strength and resilience of Native culture.

Throughout WA’s history, Hispanic pioneers, entrepreneurs, and activists have made us stronger. Hispanics are 13.5% of WA’s workers, including some of our top business leaders, judges, politicians, and athletes. This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate their contributions to our country.

I took few minutes with @momsrising.org the other day to get the word out: In 29 states, health insurance rates are projected to go up by more than 20%. If my Republican colleagues are serious about driving down health care costs, then let's protect ACA tax credits that are expiring.

Sen. Cantwell is urging Big Ten university presidents to think twice before selling a stake in their athletic revenues to private equity firms. She stated that the deals “may be counter to your university’s academic goals” www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/sen-...

After two years of terrible conflict and suffering, it looks like a ceasefire will finally go into effect in Gaza and the hostages will be returned home to their families. (1/2)

Our neighbors in Idaho are going to face skyrocketing monthly health care costs unless we extend the ACA tax credits.

More than 70,000 King County residents receive enhanced premium tax credits to help them afford health insurance. If the credits aren’t extended, a couple earning $52K/year with an adult dependent son will see their annual health insurance cost skyrocket from $490 to $2,830.

We need to act right now. We need to say to families who are going to be threatened by this that we can work together and we have a plan.