It’s easy to watch the news and feel overwhelmed or even helpless at everything going on. I need you to fight that feeling. I’m an optimist. You have to be when you strap yourself to a rocket for a living. But there’s real reason to be hopeful this year and l’ll tell you why.

In every Arizona town, there is a diner, a barbershop, or other small business fighting to keep their doors open as costs keep climbing. Rising rents, health care premiums that squeeze both owners and employees, and tariffs that drive up what they pay for supplies — they all add up.

When you’ve finished paying your bills and are wondering where the heck all your money went, remember that Donald Trump’s signature achievement last year was a giant tax cut for rich people. That’s who he’s fighting for — not working Americans.

Washington politicians love to talk about what a good idea it is to ban stock trading in Congress, but then keep doing it. Here's my message to them: You don’t need to wait for it to be banned. Stop trading right now. I don’t trade stocks because it’s the right thing to do.

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth have tried to silence me for speaking out. Today, I’m fighting back because this isn’t just about me. This is about the rights of all retired veterans and all Americans, and I’m not going to let this Administration take those away.

Gabe Zimmerman was my dear friend and dedicated Outreach Director. He was shot and killed while staffing our Congress on Your Corner event 15 years ago. Today, Mark and I visited the Gabe Zimmerman Trail in his honor. We miss you, Gabe. We carry you with us every step of the way.

My family knows what it means to get knocked down and stand back up. From combat missions to Gabby’s long recovery after being shot, we’ve learned that resilience is not about pretending things are easy — it's about doing the right thing even when they're not.

Having a safe, affordable place to live should not feel out of reach for hardworking families. When rent hikes and mortgage payments outpace paychecks year after year, it is a sign that our housing market works better for corporations than for American families.

Even after 15 years, Gabby's strength never ceases to amaze me. After everything she's overcome, she inspires me every single day.

Fifteen years ago today, a gunman opened fire while my wife Gabby Giffords met with constituents outside a Tucson grocery store. Six people were killed. Thirteen others were injured – including Gabby. That day changed everything for my family and our community.

Trump and Hegseth are trying to intimidate me into silence. After 25 years in the Navy, I can tell you — that's not going to work. This is about defending everyone's First Amendment rights.

I'm never backing down. I'm going to continue holding this Administration accountable because I won't let them intimidate me or any American out of speaking their mind.

Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.

With Maduro in custody the big questions are what now and what are the consequences? Trump made it clear this is about oil and that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela. I worry he has no idea the implications of this operation and that puts Americans and our national security at risk.

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.