Growing up the son of two cops, I remember what it was like watching my mom have to figure out which bills to pay. I know what families are up against right now, and that’s why I’m focused on bringing down costs and making life affordable again for working class folks.

Families need predictability to budget. Our economy needs stability to grow. Our democracy depends on trust to persevere. Donald Trump brought chaos into every one of these spaces, and Americans are the ones paying the price.

In 2026, Americans deserve leadership that’s focused on results.

As the year comes to an end, let’s remember the promises Trump made to working families and the reality we’re facing today. We were promised lower costs, more jobs, and an Administration that would put people first. We haven’t gotten any of that.

This time of year reminds me why I serve — to fight for the future my granddaughter and all of our kids deserve. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and happy new year.

Teachers build the future using science, data, and facts, and our public schools deserve leaders who do the same. I’ll always stand up for educators, students, and public education.

Service took @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social and me to the Navy and into space. It was the honor of a lifetime to do it for our country.

As we embrace new technologies, we must put American workers first.​ That’s the guiding principle behind my AI for America roadmap.

I’ve had a lot of people reach out over the last few weeks and ask if Gabby and I are ok. I’m good, and Gabby’s even better. She’s the toughest person I know.

Everywhere I go, families tell me the same thing: Paychecks are not keeping up with prices at the grocery store, at the gas pump, or at the pharmacy. We deserve an Administration that is focused on lowering costs, not helping those at the very top get richer.

Too many Arizonans are working full time and still can’t afford the basics, let alone the Christmas morning they wanted to give their kids. That’s why I’m fighting every day to bring down costs for Arizona families.

For me, the holidays have always been about family. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season.

On Christmas Eve 1968, in Lunar orbit, the Apollo 8 crew took this photo: “Earthrise." I'll never forget how inspiring the Apollo missions were to my brother and me as kids. They showed us what our country and humanity can accomplish when we work together toward a common goal.

Nothing better than being back home for breakfast with the family after a busy few weeks in Washington. Hope you’re all able to spend some time with family this holiday season, too.

The federal government should support the development of fusion energy, but the President of the United States should not personally benefit from it.

To all the servicemembers who can’t be with their families for the holidays, thank you for your sacrifice and for everything you do to keep us safe

Your energy costs will continue to rise because this President believes some nonsense about wind energy.

AI has the potential to transform our economy, but we need to make sure workers and students are ready. I’m glad schools are thinking about how to make sure students use AI as a tool and not a crutch.

This Administration is failing to comply with the law and fully release the Epstein files. The victims deserve justice, and those responsible deserve to be held accountable, but Trump is purposely standing in the way of all of it.

If you’re in Phoenix and looking for some festive fun before the holiday season is over, check out these activities and events happening around town.

Trump can keep saying the economy is getting better and prices are going down, but Americans aren’t buying it.  Anyone walking the grocery aisle or doing their Christmas shopping can see how Trump is raising their bills.

I took an oath to defend the Constitution, the rule of law, and our First Amendment rights. Which means I won't let this Administration silence me. Because in the Navy, we don't give up the ship.

Veterans like Sylvia know what’s at stake. We swore an oath to the Constitution, not a person.

It’s outrageous Trump is locking up hardworking community members like Kelly Yu while pretending he’s focused on real criminals. I met Kelly at the ICE detention center in Eloy. She’s a small business owner who’s only ever made this country stronger. She should be freed.

Let me be clear: Congress authorizes any military action into Venezuela, not the president. I'll keep holding the Administration accountable for their actions.

Scams are increasing and becoming easier to fall victim to than ever before, and older Americans are most at risk. I introduced a bill to direct the creation of a national strategy to protect everyone from scams.

It’s no longer an “if.” Premiums are going up because Republicans in Congress didn’t want to extend the ACA tax credits. Working families deserve better, and I’m not going to stop fighting to lower health care costs.

I learned about the DoD investigation by tweet, and I learned they’re “escalating” it the same way last night. This just shows again how Pete Hegseth is not a serious person. And there's nothing he can do to stop me from fighting for this country.

What kind of person, let alone a President, reacts to the murder of an American this way?

As Hanukkah begins, I’m thinking of the victims of the horrific attack in Sydney. The Jewish community has always been resilient, but this shows we all must continue standing together against antisemitism. Gabby and I hope everyone celebrating Hanukkah can find peace and light.

In America, we hold ourselves to a higher standard, and we can’t let this President or Secretary of Defense corrupt that. I’m grateful for Jeff Flake’s moral clarity.

Thank you to Pastor Wade and Mt. Calvary Baptist Church for inviting me to join you for Sunday service, and thank you for your prayers.

More strongman moves from a weak President. Good to see these legislators reject the threats of violence and retribution. They stood up to the bully and did what they believed was right. That's how leaders should act in a Democracy.

I’ve been through a lot worse than anything Donald Trump or Pete Hegseth can throw at me. And I'm not backing down, because this isn't about me — it's about you and every American's First Amendment right.

There's a lot you could say about this unhinged, late night rant from the President. But the most reckless part is how easily he throws around the word "seditious" whenever someone says something he doesn't like. It undermines our democracy and puts people in danger.

If you’re a billionaire or one of Trump’s family members, then this economy is great. For everyone else, prices are up, wages are flat, and families are getting screwed.

Trump’s worldview is one of winners and losers. Always has been. His new National Security Strategy picks Russia, China, authoritarians, his friends and his family as the winners. Do you know who Trump decided the losers are? You and your family and our safety.

Today we remember the thousands of Americans who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor 84 years ago. Nearly half of those lost were aboard the USS Arizona, and I remember what a moving experience it was when Gabby and I visited the memorial. We’ll never forget their sacrifice.

Americans are struggling to pay their bills and afford groceries, and we've got a President who is asleep at the wheel.

When Pete Hegseth tweeted he was investigating me, Gabby laughed and laughed.

My town hall is getting started now, and I'll have a lot to say about how we fight back and hold Trump and Washington Republicans accountable. WATCH: www.youtube.com/live/FBsTw9B...

In 30 minutes, I'll be having a town hall in Tucson to hear directly from folks and talk about how we hold Trump and Washington Republicans accountable. Watch it live here: www.youtube.com/live/FBsTw9B...

It was 24 years ago today that I launched on my first mission to the International Space Station on Space Shuttle Endeavour. Ten years later, I commanded Endeavour's final flight. Time flies!

NASA revealed they found some of the building blocks of life in a sample brought back from an asteroid (on a University of Arizona-led mission, by the way). It raises some big questions about whether there’s other life somewhere out there in the universe. According to my math, probably.

When buying a house is unattainable and jobs are disappearing, it's no surprise young people think they can’t succeed, especially young men. It's not their fault. It’s Washington’s fault for allowing the middle class to be hollowed out just to make rich people richer.

Pete Hegseth says he’s going to court-martial me for saying the same exact thing he said 9 years ago. What changed for Pete? Well to start, he spends all day thinking about how he can suck up to Trump. When Trump says jump, he says how high.

With rising prices, there’s a lot of folks just trying to make ends meet this holiday season. But the good news is you can help by supporting your local food bank. Help me support the Arizona Food Bank Network by chipping in today: secure.actblue.com/donate/mek-s...

This is what happens when you have the least qualified Secretary of Defense in our country’s history.

The one thing Donald Trump has always and will always be afraid of is the truth. And right now, he’s scared.

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are not serious people. I won't let them stop me from holding this Administration accountable.