Bernie Bluestein lived a life of courage and creativity—from serving in the WWII Ghost Army to inspiring our community for decades. I hope the House will soon take up my legislation to rename the Palatine post office in his honor. May his memory be a blessing. www.dailyherald.com/20260325/new...

Three American service members have been killed and five seriously wounded in the escalating conflict with Iran. My heart is with their families, and I am praying for the safety of every service member in harm’s way. www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...

Donald Trump cannot ignore the Constitution and drag the United States into an unauthorized war with Iran. The American people do not want another forever war, and I will vote for the War Powers Resolution to rein in this unaccountable President. krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-...

No president — including Donald Trump — can declare an “emergency” to override the Constitution and manipulate American elections. Free and fair elections are the foundation of our democracy. I’m introducing the Free Elections Act to block any abuse of emergency powers.

Donald Trump’s administration is ripping $600 million in public health funding from states he doesn’t like. Illinois is in the crosshairs. Cuts across our state, including at Lurie Children’s Hospital, weaken public health and put lives at risk. I’ll fight to reverse them and protect communities.

Beijing sentenced Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison for defending democracy and press freedom. Locking up a 78-year-old publisher for speaking out shows how the Chinese Communist Party governs Hong Kong. The United States must continue to press for his release. www.cnn.com/2026/02/08/c...

No more roving, masked ICE or CBP agents in our cities. Until there are real reforms—IDs on, body cams on, warrants required, independent investigations—I will oppose ICE and DHS funding. Period.

This week, I laid out what DHS did in the Chicago area after promising to “make America’s cities safe again”: pepper-sprayed a one-year-old, tased a U.S. citizen, tear-gassed neighborhoods, tackled an 18-year-old, and shot a witness five times.

President Trump’s call for Republicans to “take over” and “nationalize” our elections is dangerous and unconstitutional. The vote belongs to the people, not to any party or president. I am introducing legislation to protect it.

I joined some friends in Elgin today because yesterday’s killing by Trump’s DHS was a murder. No agency should be allowed to take a civilian’s life and escape accountability. I will continue to oppose DHS funding until there is real oversight, transparency, and justice.

I am horrified by what happened in Minneapolis. Another civilian shot in the street by Trump’s DHS. This is beyond unacceptable. I will continue to oppose ICE funding and to fight for real accountability as we see federal agents repeatedly use deadly force without consequences.

Is a 5 year old the “worst of the worst” that Trump claims to be going after? Yet another abuse of power by Trump’s ICE that traumatizes children and hurts our communities. DHS must answer for this. apnews.com/article/immi...

We must abolish Trump’s ICE. I will not support one more dollar for ICE as long as this agency—operating without oversight and accountability—continues to kill and injure our neighbors. We saw what they did to Renée Good. We saw how they acted in Chicago. Sec. Noem must testify. My full statement:

Donald Trump is once again threatening to illegally withhold Congressionally approved funding to punish cities like Chicago—despite courts already blocking this unlawful power grab. Here’s where I stand—and why I’ll keep fighting:

I’m horrified by reports out of Los Angeles that a vehicle plowed into a rally supporting Iranian protesters. Peaceful demonstrators must never be met with violence. My heart is with everyone who was there—and those responsible must be held fully accountable. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

From Minneapolis to Portland to Chicago’s so-called “Midway Blitz,” DHS’s militarized immigration enforcement is escalating risk and putting civilians in harm’s way. Secretary Noem and the Trump administration must be held accountable.

Shadene Butchart has ALS. Because the GOP let the ACA tax credits expire, her health care is now unaffordable, almost costing her husband’s entire Social Security check. I voted to restore these tax credits today for Shadene and the 550,000 Illinois families who need them.

I’m introducing the NOVA Act to block any taxpayer-funded occupation of Venezuela and stop U.S. tax dollars from subsidizing oil companies there. Congress has not authorized “running” Venezuela, and American families shouldn’t be forced to pay for it.

This is Donald Trump’s America: a woman is dead after an ICE operation in Minneapolis. This senseless loss of life demands full answers and accountability. My statement:

President Trump’s actions in Venezuela and his claim that the United States will “run” the country were taken without congressional authorization or even briefings. This abuse of power undermines the Constitution and makes Americans less safe. My statement:

ACA tax credits expired yesterday—because Congressional Republicans let them. At Stroger Hospital, we warned this will mean higher premiums, lost coverage, and strained safety-net hospitals. I’m fighting to restore affordable care.

Congress is heading home because Speaker Johnson refuses to allow a vote on a real extension of the ACA tax credits. By January 6, millions of Americans will already be paying hundreds or even thousands more for health care. I will not stop fighting to extend the credits.

Donald Trump’s war on public education continues. As a product of downstate Illinois public schools, I know how crucial these programs are to keep kids learning, safe, and supported. My office is fighting these cruel cuts because our children deserve better. www.wsiltv.com/news/educati...

Instead of working to lower premiums and health care costs, Republicans are more worried about throwing parents and doctors of transgender youth in jail. No parent should fear prosecution for trying to get their kid the care they need.

Let’s be clear: some prominent Republicans are calling for the mass expulsion of American citizens because they are Muslim. That is vile, unconstitutional, and profoundly un-American. This Islamophobic rhetoric must be condemned, full stop.

Masked federal agents have returned to Chicago-area neighborhoods, resuming surprise raids during the holidays. My office and I are actively monitoring these actions and will use every oversight and legislative tool to defend due process and hold these agencies accountable.

If the administration is serious about stopping drug trafficking, it should start by briefing Congress about Venezuela. There’s been no plan, no strategy, and no clear objective—only dangerous saber-rattling toward a conflict Americans don’t want.

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The attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney is heartbreaking and deeply disturbing. As Jewish families gathered to mark a sacred holiday, they were met with violence and hate. We must confront antisemitism wherever it appears. My full statement: krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-...

The antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney is a heartbreaking tragedy. We mourn the victims and condemn this act of hate. Antisemitism must be confronted wherever it appears, and we stand with the people of Australia and Jewish communities across the world. apnews.com/article/aust...

My heart is with the Brown University community after today’s devastating shooting in Providence. We mourn those killed & injured, and stand with students, families, faculty, and first responders during this frightening time. Congress must act to end gun violence. www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/u...

I’m extremely disappointed the Senate failed to extend critical ACA tax credits. Illinois families will feel the consequences of this inaction, and the House must take up similar legislation to keep the pressure on.

Loretto Hospital in Austin and Franklin Hospital in Benton warned me directly that Republican Medicaid cuts could force program closures, staffing reductions, or worse. I’m fighting to stop the “Large Lousy Law” and to keep these hospitals, and the communities they serve, alive.

An ICE operation in Elgin ended in a crash and the use of chemical irritants that sent residents for medical treatment. That’s unacceptable. I’m demanding answers from ICE and DHS about how this happened — and what accountability will follow. krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-...

Ghislaine Maxwell is petitioning for leniency. Let me be clear: No way. No how. She enabled and perpetuated unimaginable abuse. There must be zero clemency, zero pardons, and zero leniency for someone who helped destroy so many lives.

Bernie Bluestein and the legendary Ghost Army helped liberate Europe from fascism and tyranny. Renaming the Palatine Post Office in his honor will ensure our community never forgets his service. I urge the full House to bring this bill forward without delay.

The reports about Secretary Hegseth authorizing a strike on survivors are deeply alarming. If true, these orders would violate U.S. and international law. We must conduct full, independent oversight to determine the facts immediately.

Swastikas and nooses are not “potentially divisive” — they are symbols of antisemitism, racism, and terror. We need answers on how and why the Coast Guard chose to diminish the severity of its policy toward these symbols of hate. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Tomorrow, I will vote to release the Epstein files. Survivors deserve justice, and the public deserves the truth. These records—potentially including financial documents revealing Epstein’s associates—are key to getting to the bottom of what happened and preventing future abuse.

Donald Trump’s promises aren’t worth the paper they’re written on. The affordability of American health care can’t depend on him keeping his word — and I won’t support any deal built on delay, deception, and empty promises. My full statement:

What happened at the Chicago child care center was appalling. No parent should fear that dropping off their child could turn into an ICE raid. I’m calling for full accountability from DHS and every contractor involved. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

SNAP’s contingency fund has enough to ensure every one of the 42 million Americans who rely on it gets a full payment. The Trump administration’s choice to send partial benefits anyway is political and needlessly cruel.

I am heartbroken to learn of the tragic loss suffered by Darren and Cindy Bailey and their family. My deepest condolences and prayers are with them as they mourn the passing of their son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. www.fox32chicago.com/news/darren-...

It’s unacceptable—and dangerous—that in 2025 we’re hearing elected officials call for the mass removal of Indian Americans. This rhetoric echoes the cruelty of Donald Trump’s mass ICE raids and fuels a climate of fear that harms families across our nation. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Despite what some, including at DHS, are claiming, this video isn’t from a year ago in Chicago. It was Friday in Hoffman Estates, in my district, a street I’ve walked myself. It appears to show a child being violently detained by ICE. It’s real, and I’m demanding accountability.

I demanded access to the Broadview ICE facility to conduct oversight — as is my right as a Member of Congress. I was denied. No accountability. No transparency. THIS is the Trump Administration.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Sister Jean. Her faith, wisdom, and spirit were a bridge across generations, inspiring not just Loyola students and athletes, but all of us who believe in service, hope, and community. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/s...

Donald Trump and Kristi Noem won’t let the American people see what is going on beyond this barricade at the Broadview ICE facility — even as ICE terrorizes our Illinois communities. It’s absurd and it’s un-American. We demand transparency and accountability NOW.

Donald Trump’s threats to jail Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson are what autocrats do — not American presidents. In America, we uphold the rule of law. We don’t imprison our political opponents — we defend democracy. And I’ll keep fighting to make sure we always do.

President Trump didn’t just shut down the government to score political points—he’s trying to shut down the truth. As investigations close in on Epstein’s network, his allies are now blocking Congress from being sworn in. They’re terrified of transparency.