Ghislaine Maxwell must never receive a pardon or clemency. Today, at a hearing with Epstein survivors, I made clear that Maxwell has shown no remorse and taken no accountability for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse network.

Today, the Oversight Committee convened survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking scheme to tell their stories directly before Congress. These survivors have been denied justice. We must keep fighting for accountability, transparency, and justice for every survivor.

Another grift dressed up as patriotism. Trump supporters paid deposits for the Trump family’s “T1 phone.” Months later, many are reportedly still waiting. https://www.thedailybeast.com/maga-fans-revolt-over-trump-mobile-phone-disaster/

While American families pay more at the pump and grocery store, the Trump family appears to be cashing in on defense contracts. The Pentagon must answer serious questions about conflicts of interest and self-dealing. https://www.commondreams.org/news/cost-of-iran-war

I’ve spent years fighting to stop e-cigarette companies from marketing kid-friendly nicotine products. The Trump Administration’s move to open the door to flavored vapes risks hooking another generation of kids on nicotine. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/10/science/fda-flavored-vapes.html

Ghislaine Maxwell should never get a pardon or special treatment. Now there are reports that inmates were punished for speaking out about how she was being coddled. We need accountability and transparency. https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/07/politics/ghislaine-maxwell-prison-inmates-epstein

Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we celebrate the mothers and mother figures who support, inspire, and strengthen our families every day. I’m especially grateful for my own mom and my incredible wife, whose love, dedication, and example mean so much to our family.

Today I sent a letter to DOJ requesting an investigation into reports that the Hungarian government directed public funds to CPAC and other U.S.-linked political activity. Foreign governments have no business funneling money into organizations tied to American elections.

Yesterday, I joined Reps. Sharice Davids & Seth Moulton in pressing the Trump Administration to restore the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ services. Research shows the 988 Lifeline has prevented thousands of deaths nationwide. Congress funded these services. They should be back online.

The FBI is supposed to uphold professionalism and integrity—not become a bottom-shelf branding exercise for its director. https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/05/kash-patel-fbi-bourbon/687066/

Today I joined NAMI Chicago, The Trevor Project, and local advocates to call to restore the 988 “Press 3” LGBTQ+ crisis line after the Trump Administration shut it down. This service was saving lives. Congress secured funding to restore it. The Trump Administration must bring it back.

Silverio Villegas González was killed by an ICE agent after dropping his children off at daycare on the way to work. At a hearing in February, I exposed how the Trump DHS repeatedly used violence and pushed false narratives to justify it after the fact. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/05/i...

The FDA just approved the kind of fruit-flavored vapes that fueled the youth vaping epidemic. Kids will pay the price for this decision if regulators don’t act fast. We cannot afford to repeat the mistakes that got a generation hooked on nicotine.

Today I joined the Mount Prospect Fire Department to commemorate $850,000 in federal funding I secured to strengthen emergency response capabilities and support the firefighters who keep our communities safe. We need to ensure our first responders have the resources they need to do their jobs.

President Trump claims the war is “over” even as our servicemembers exchange fire with Iranian forces and enforce a blockade. I’m demanding answers from DNI Tulsi Gabbard on what’s really happening. The American people deserve the truth.

Trump officials blocked FDA scientists from publishing studies showing COVID and shingles vaccines are safe—even after reviewing millions of patient records. Amplifying anti-vaxxers while silencing scientists puts lives at risk. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/u...

Today: -We're live with @congressmanraja.bsky.social. -We'll talk with @hannahmeisel.bsky.social about some of the latest news in state politics. -And we'll hear about an Illinois oral history project marking America's 250th anniversary. It's all at 11: will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer

Pete Hegseth says Iran “does not” control the Strait of Hormuz. But traffic is still a fraction of before thiswar and 20% of the world’s oil flowed through that lane. Americans are paying the price at the pump for a reality the Administration won’t acknowledge. www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-h...

I just sent a letter to DOJ demanding the release of a purported Epstein suicide note sealed since 2019. Reporting suggests it was never included in prior federal reviews into his death. Unseal it. Review it. End the secrecy.

The U.S. Supreme Court just restored access to mifepristone—for now. Every American should be able to make their own health care decisions. We must keep fighting to protect that right. https://apnews.com/article/abortion-pills-mifepristone-supreme-court-louisiana-0533e83d67148fdfec53b1d0d30c1e8a

A record number of Americans say their finances are getting worse. The Trump Administration isn’t putting seniors or working families first—and it shows in every grocery bill and paycheck. I’m fighting to bring down costs. https://www.commondreams.org/news/americans-finances-worse-poll

The future of technology is being built right now—and we need our students ready to lead it. Proud to present $765K in funding I secured to Harper College to expand quantum science education and create pathways to high-paying jobs.

New reporting shows DOJ officials misled the public about the Southern Poverty Law Center’s work with law enforcement—raising serious questions about credibility and accountability. The American people deserve the truth. https://newrepublic.com/post/209601/splc-trump-doj-secret-informant-program

The Trump Administration already shut consumers out of refunds for its illegal tariffs—now small businesses could be next. I’m demanding CBP fix a system that favors the biggest corporations and make sure small businesses aren’t left behind.

Release the Epstein note. A purported Epstein suicide note has been buried for years—locked in a courthouse and left out of official investigations into his death. Unseal it. Review it transparently. End the secrecy. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/us/jeffrey-epstein-suicide-note-sealed.html

Yesterday, the Oversight Committee unanimously passed my bipartisan bill to strengthen training for federal workers to reduce fraud and waste while protecting benefits for Americans who qualify. I spoke about the importance of this legislation during the markup:

Yesterday’s hearing with Pete Hegseth on Donald Trump's war was a disaster. He claimed this conflict costs $25 billion. Not even close - that's a fraction of the truth. Americans are paying the real price—$5 gas, higher food and fertilizer costs, everything going up. End this war now.

Trump DHS officials are seeking sensitive personal data on voters from multiple states without clear legal authority. That’s dangerous—and undermines the integrity of our elections. I’m demanding answers.

If Donald Trump pardons Ghislaine Maxwell—who helped Jeffrey Epstein traffic girls—it sends a clear message: One set of rules for the powerful, especially those tied to Trump. Another for everyone else.

Voting on the Farm Bill as soon as tonight. It matters—for our farmers and for families who rely on SNAP. Right now, cuts aren’t being restored and people are being kicked off over unnecessary red tape—not a lack of work. I’ll be voting NO.

The right to vote is sacred. Today, a Trump-appointed Supreme Court majority took a sledgehammer to the Voting Rights Act. We must fight back by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and protecting the vote. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Ghislaine Maxwell—Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirator and a convicted sex trafficker—must not be pardoned. She hasn’t told the truth, hasn’t shown remorse, and survivors are still waiting for accountability. Donald Trump must take a pardon off the table—now.

Today, the House is holding a hearing on food safety — including my Baby Food Safety Act which would set enforceable limits on toxic heavy metals in baby food. Parents should be able to trust what’s on store shelves. statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

A new study from Harvard Medical School confirms 988 is saving lives—yet the Trump Administration shut down the LGBTQ+ youth “Press 3” crisis line. I helped secure funding to bring it back. The Trump Administration needs to restore it now—lives are at stake.

At the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, there were clear security lapses. The outer perimeter was porous, and the assailant got dangerously close to the ballroom. We need answers and accountability—and I’m pursuing them on the Oversight Committee.

Your voting rights are under attack: a new Trump executive order could shut down access to mail-in ballots for millions of Americans. I’m working with my Democratic colleagues on the House Oversight Committee to defend every American’s right to vote.

Your voting rights are under attack: a new Trump executive order could shut down access to mail-in ballots for millions of Americans. I’m working with my Democratic colleagues on the House Oversight Committee to defend every American’s right to vote.

They’re not even trying to hide it anymore.

Putting Donald Trump’s face on U.S. passports is absurd. These documents represent the American people—not one man's megalomania. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/exclusive-state-dept-finalizing-plan?r=1edyjz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true

I spoke with Alex Witt about how “Operation Epic Fury” has become an epic disaster. This war is costing American lives, raising prices, and strengthening our adversaries. Time to end it.

Donald Trump just fired every member of the National Science Board—an attack on independent science and American innovation. Sidelining experts doesn’t make us stronger. It makes us less competitive. https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-fires-national-science-board

Outrageous and unacceptable—Donald Trump attacking India and Indian Americans with rhetoric that fuels prejudice and hate. We should be bringing people together—not tearing communities down. Enough is enough.

We made a promise to the Afghans who risked their lives alongside our troops—we must keep it. Sending vetted allies to a third country or back into danger isn’t who we are. I’ll keep fighting to honor that commitment. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/trump-afghans-congo-refugees.html

A great look at how the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is evolving—expanding access, bringing in new exhibits, and helping young people make sense of a complicated world. It’s part of what makes Chicago special: institutions that educate and inspire. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/b...

Violence has no place in our politics. Grateful no one was harmed at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner—this should be a wake-up call. We need to stand united against political violence.

On the one-year anniversary of her passing, we remember Virginia Giuffre—her courage helped countless survivors find their voice. We honor her memory by continuing the work for real accountability. Thinking of her family and survivors still seeking justice.

We may not know all the details yet, but what happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is a stark reminder: violence must have no place in our democracy. Grateful for the courage of the Secret Service and relieved the injured agent will recover.

Under Kash Patel, the FBI reportedly used federal resources to investigate a journalist after unflattering coverage. That’s a dangerous abuse of power. Oversight matters—and our free press must be protected. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/politics/fbi-times-reporter.html

Donald Trump is amplifying rhetoric attacking immigrants and taking aim at millions of Indian Americans and Chinese Americans. It divides our country and weakens us at a time we should be coming together. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/trump-china-india-immigrants.html

Corruption and insider trading are at the heart of Trump’s chaotic Iran war decisions. People around the Trump administration are playing in prediction markets and trading stocks—profiting off flipping war and peace—and it has to stop. I’m investigating. This illegal war must end.