From toy stores to holiday boutiques, small businesses across the country are feeling the squeeze of Trump’s tariffs. Higher import costs mean pricier gifts and cautious shoppers. Small businesses and working families can’t keep absorbing the cost of political games.

The VA is eliminating tens of thousands of health care jobs, putting even more strain on a system already failing too many veterans. They’ve sacrificed for us. The least we can do is ensure they get the care and support they need.

I’m devastated by the tragic shooting at Brown University over the weekend. My heart is with the victims and their families during this difficult time. These tragedies are far too common, and it’s long past time that we enact common sense gun safety laws to save lives.

Unless Republicans figure out a plan by December 31, your health care could get a heck of a lot more expensive.

You can’t build a strong economy on fear. When immigration raids target our communities, restaurants close, shelves go empty, and people are too afraid to work. This is what cruelty costs us.

When small businesses suffer, workers suffer. November’s private jobs report shows 120,000 jobs gone, mostly from mom-and-pop shops. Tariffs, tax giveaways, and health care cuts didn’t help workers. Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. They deserve better.

No child should be scared to go to school. The Trump admin’s expanded ICE operations are creating fear in our classrooms and driving students, especially those from immigrant families, away from the supportive learning environments they deserve.

There are a lot of questions surrounding the legality of the Trump admin’s recent boat strikes in the Caribbean. We’ll see how the oversight investigations in Congress pan out, but if the reports are true, Trump, Hegseth and all others involved WILL be held accountable.

Rural hospitals are being priced out of lifesaving care. A new $100,000 visa fee punishes small-town providers who rely on skilled immigrant health workers, like the techs and nurses keeping rural America running. This isn’t “America First.” It’s health care last.

Millions of Americans are facing skyrocketing premiums and deductibles. Health insurance isn't usable if you can’t afford it. We must extend ACA subsidies. Too many families are one ER visit away from financial crisis.

Public confidence in higher education is slipping. That should be a wake-up call. The cost is too high. The pathways are too narrow. We need bold investments in community colleges and debt-free degrees that actually prepare students for good jobs.

Ten years after the Paris Agreement, climate denial is louder and more dangerous than ever. Fueled by fossil fuel lobbyists and amplified by Trump and right-wing influencers, disinformation is delaying action we can’t afford to stall. We must fight back with truth.

Millions of families rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Calling the program "corrupt" while pushing the largest cuts in history is cruel and dishonest. We should be making it easier to access food instead of adding red tape based on fear and misinformation.

Threatening to strip Americans of their citizenship isn’t “tough on crime.” It’s authoritarian. We don’t protect democracy by targeting immigrants. We protect it by upholding equal rights, due process, and human dignity. Reckless statements like this have no place in our politics.

Since 1988, Dec 1 has marked World AIDS Day, a time to raise awareness and honor lives lost. But this year, the Trump admin refuses to acknowledge it. That silence won’t erase the crisis that decimated the LGBTQ+ community. It dishonors those we’ve lost and those still fighting.

Millennials did everything “right”—they got degrees, started careers, and saved what they could. But between soaring prices and high interest rates, homeownership is out of reach for many. The American Dream shouldn’t be inaccessible. We need policies that put working people first.

This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for the strength and compassion of our communities in the Inland Empire and across the country. May today be a time of reflection, connection, and care for our neighbors, our loved ones, and those in need. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

In one week, Trump gutted clean water protections, weakened the Endangered Species Act, and opened 1.3 billion acres to oil drilling. Climate justice can’t wait, and we can’t let this damage go unanswered.

Trump’s attacks on immigration and science are pushing doctors out of our country. As hospitals face critical staffing shortages, we can’t afford to lose any healthcare professionals. His policies are a threat to public health, especially in rural and underserved communities.

Trump’s economic approval has dropped 15 points since March. Among independents, disapproval surged to 76%. Why? Because people are fed up with rising costs and zero solutions. We deserve leadership that’s focused on improving the lives of the American people.

Inflation is rising, and wages aren’t keeping up. Nearly 29% of low-income households are living paycheck to paycheck, spending over 95% of their income on basics like groceries and utilities. Forcing people to live in survival mode isn’t sustainable. Workers deserve better.

We’ve seen it in D.C., LA, Chicago, and now Charlotte. Armed raids don’t make communities safer. They just spread fear and chaos. Over 250 people have been arrested in Trump’s latest crackdown. Communities are living in fear and lives are being upended. Charlotte deserves better.

We saw the chaos Border Patrol agents caused in LA and Chicago. Now Trump is targeting Charlotte, where 81 arrests were made on day one. Many people were taken from work without a criminal record. This cruelty is becoming routine. It’s on us not to look away.

Trump changed his mind on releasing the Epstein files once he knew that some of them would be withheld from the public. I wonder why that might be…🤔

The Trump administration’s billions in NIH cuts stripped over 74,000 people’s access to clinical trials that could lead to life-saving treatments. When we defund science, we gamble with lives. Cutting costs should never come at the expense of people’s health.

Millions of families are falling behind on utility bills. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is cozying up to tech giants whose energy-hungry data centers are driving up costs. Working families shouldn’t pay the price for political backroom deals.

International students enrich our classrooms, communities, and economy. A 17% drop in new enrollment, driven by Trump-era visa policies, is a self-inflicted wound. It’s time to fix our visa system, and reject xenophobia masked as policy.

The Supreme Court is now taking up a case that would strip mail-in voting protections and essentially throw away ballots mailed by Election Day. This is a direct threat to democracy, plain and simple. buff.ly/DWJ6pna

A federal judge just resigned from the bench, calling Trump an “existential threat to democracy.” When lifelong public servants are stepping down to warn the country, we should all pay attention. buff.ly/TkN4pvu

A relief: The Supreme Court won’t reopen the fight over marriage equality – for now. Every American deserves the right to marry who they love.

The American people deserve more than a pinky promise. They deserve leaders who will never stop fighting to protect their healthcare. I am a NO on the Senate deal.

Happy Veterans Day to all of the brave men and women who have served our country in uniform. As Ranking Member on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I work every day to ensure that every veteran receives the critical care, support, and respect they deserve.

Adelita Grijalva won her election in September, but Mike Johnson still refuses to swear her into her seat in Congress. Why? Well, it might have something to do with the fact that Grijalva would be the 218th vote needed to force the FBI to release the Epstein files…

Republicans are afraid of crossing Donald Trump, so they’re doing absolutely NOTHING to stop him as he delays and withholds SNAP benefits from 42 million Americans.

The FAA was already short on air traffic controllers before the shutdown. Now, workers going unpaid, we’re seeing 5,000+ flight delays in a single day. No one should have to work without pay, especially those responsible for our safety.

I’m thrilled about all of the massive victories in elections across the country on Tuesday, particularly the passing of Prop 50 in CA. The work is far from over, but this is a huge step in getting our democracy back on track.

Nancy Pelosi is the most consequential Speaker in American history. From speaking out about AIDS in the ’80s to fighting for the Equality Act, she has stood with the LGBTQ+ community every step of the way. Grateful for her leadership, legacy, and friendship. 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸

Trump’s $300M vanity project is funded by federal contractors with $279B in government business. Meanwhile, families are losing SNAP and federal workers are unpaid. It’s corruption in plain sight.

Federal workers are showing up for their country, without pay. Meanwhile, families are skipping meals as SNAP benefits are in limbo. This shutdown is beyond politics. It’s people’s lives.

As hundreds of thousands of workers go unpaid, Trump is busy doing a home improvement project funded by his billionaire friends. This is who Donald Trump has always been: a guy who puts himself first during a crisis and completely disregards the people he’s supposed to serve.

California, it’s time to head to the polls and vote YES on Prop 50! This is our chance to stand up to Donald Trump and fight his redistricting scheme in Texas. Have you voted yet? Polls are open until 8 PM tonight. Find your polling place: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po...

Trump flirting with the idea of a third term isn’t surprising. He has an insatiable desire for power and he’ll do anything to keep it, even if it’s against the law. We have to make sure we hold him accountable. If you live in CA, you can do that by voting YES on Prop 50.

Trump knows that prop 50 passing will screw him over, so he’s lashing out and sending the DOJ into CA to mess with us. Don’t let his intimidation tactics stop you from voting YES on Prop 50.

Millions rely on SNAP to eat. But the shutdown will cut off that support tomorrow. Food banks were already stretched thin, now they’re bracing for overwhelming demand. This is a moral failure. We must protect our social safety net.

Adelita Grijalva was elected over a month ago, yet Speaker Johnson still refuses to swear her in, denying her constituents a voice in Congress. Why? She’d be the decisive 218th vote to release the Epstein files. Americans deserve the truth. Swear her in. Stop playing politics.

Donald Trump flirting with a third term, no matter how “cute” he thinks it is, is not a joke. The 22nd amendment exists for a reason. Our democracy is not a loophole to exploit.

While millions risk losing health care, President Trump is bulldozing the historic East Wing to build a $300M ballroom. It’s a slap in the face to hardworking Americans, and a blow to our nation’s history. The White House isn’t his to remodel. It belongs to the people.

Air traffic controllers are working without pay and burning out. Staffing shortages are delaying flights nationwide and threatening traveler safety. This is the real cost of the shutdown. We must pay federal workers what they’re owed.

Veterans fought for our rights. Now they’re being assaulted for exercising them. Trump’s crackdown on peaceful protesters, including decorated vets, is authoritarian and un-American. We must protect free speech, and those who put their lives on the line for it.

Trump already sent troops into LA. Now he’s threatening San Francisco. This is a dangerous pattern: using fear and force to undermine local leadership. Californians deserve safety and self-determination. No president gets to intimidate our cities into submission.