As gas prices rise and the cost of living climbs because of this reckless war, this Admin is asking taxpayers to spend another $1 BILLION on a ballroom. Hardworking Americans are struggling to get by while this White House treats taxpayer dollars like Monopoly money.

RFK Jr. is not fit to lead during a public health crisis. He gutted the very teams that respond to threats like Hantavirus, and left the CDC leaderless. Americans deserve answers from HHS and the Secretary immediately.

A year ago, I called on RFK Jr. to resign because our nation's public health should be guided by science, honesty, and trust. One year later, I stand by that call wholeheartedly. Families deserve facts over misinformation and leaders who protect, not jeopardize, our health.

A year ago, I called for RFK Jr. to resign or be fired. A year later, I’m still calling for it. We cannot afford incompetence when lives are on the line.

Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to my mom, Patricia, and to all the mothers and mother figures across Maryland. Thank you for the countless ways you show up for your families and communities. Your impact reaches far beyond today!

If we want to build a stronger nation, we have to see each other as neighbors and build a future where everyone has an on-ramp to opportunity and a chance to prosper.

The federal government should not force banks to enforce immigration law. That is not their job and would sow chaos in our financial system. Our bill prohibits the Trump Administration from attempting such overreach.

People are tired of just getting by and deserve a real shot at building wealth. That means lowering everyday costs and creating pathways to generational wealth through homeownership and access to the digital economy. We should be focused on both.

Grateful to join the Southern Maryland Chapter Links, Inc. for an afternoon of sisterhood and celebration. In challenging times, your commitment to service, community, and lifting others up matters more than ever. Keep pouring into others, and don’t lose your joy.

I've been saying it for months: Casey Means did not have the qualifications to be our nation’s Surgeon General. We need our nation’s public health leaders to believe in science — not work to subvert public health programs, sow vaccine distrust, or push a corrupt agenda.

Yesterday's Supreme Court ruling was a somber step back for voting rights and fair representation in America. But by faith, I know we will keep marching forward until every American has an equal voice and equal access to the ballot box.

The cost of this war isn’t just an abstract. It’s showing up in every aspect of normal life from the gas station, to grocery stores, to travel and transportation costs. This Administration chose to recklessly engage in a war, and now hardworking Americans are paying for it.

Senator Gallego and I led a letter seeking answers and accountability from Kevin Warsh following his conflicting testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. The independence of the Federal Reserve is non-negotiable—and the American people deserve transparency.

Kevin Warsh dodged my questions and the responses he gave were contradictory. He did not provide me or my constituents with the certainty that he would be an independent voice overseeing our economy. I voted no on his nomination this morning.

John Lewis was beaten with clubs wrapped in barbed wire on the Edmund Pettus Bridge fighting for voting rights. Today’s SCOTUS decision takes the sacrifice and fight of all who marched before us and throws it away. We must keep marching — too many have fought too hard to give up.

A conflict with Cuba would cost hardworking Americans billions of dollars, deepen the humanitarian crisis in Cuba, and put American service members in harm’s way. The Constitution is clear: only Congress has the authority to declare war.

Met with the Daisies from Girl Scout Troop Fairylights and wow — talk about big dreams! Their excitement and creativity gives me so much hope for the future.

Tonight’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is horrifying and unacceptable. I am grateful for the quick action of law enforcement to keep attendees safe.

Happy to welcome small business leaders to the Hill for the Meta Small Business Conference. From expanding access to capital to cutting startup costs, we’re working to ensure small businesses across Maryland can grow, compete, and thrive.

Honored to attend the Franklyn Bourne Bar Association Annual Scholarship Tea. This organization helped shape my journey and that of so many across Maryland. From a time when women were shut out of the law to today, we’ve made progress, but the fight for equity and justice continues.

Each encounter I've had with Secretary Kennedy is more disturbing than the last. Yet again, during yesterday's hearing, he had trouble admitting the truth. When you tell a lie enough times, you begin to believe it yourself.

Early this morning, Republicans used their Senate majority to force through a budget bill that gives $70 billion to ICE. Instead of focusing on lowering costs, they’re pouring taxpayer dollars into an agency that has brutalized, dehumanized, and killed Americans in our streets.

Tonight, I put forward a very simple amendment: ensure no family pays more than 7% of their income on child care. I gave my colleagues an opportunity to vote on lowering costs for hardworking American families. Republicans voted it down. Shame.

We should be able to trust the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Instead, RFK Jr. continues a pattern of denial and dishonesty. When the truth is on tape, denial doesn’t hold up. I was the first Senator to call for RFK Jr.'s removal last year, and I stand by that call today.

I'll be talking with @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The Last Word tonight. Tune in around 10:45 PM ET on @msnownews.bsky.social.

When confronted with his own words, RFK Jr. denied, deflected, then apologized “IF” he said every Black kid should be re-parented. That’s not leadership. That's not what HHS or our country deserves.

RFK Jr. has taken HHS in a dangerous direction. Going to question him in the HELP committee hearing to demand answers and accountability.

American medical research is slowing at the exact moment we need it to grow. We have the best researchers and scientists in the world and this Administration is pushing them out the door. RFK Jr. is actively undermining the science that keeps us competitive.

Happy Earth Day! We all share a responsibility to protect our environment by reducing pollution, lowering emissions, and preserving the Chesapeake Bay. I’ll keep fighting to protect our planet and our communities through my work on @epw.senate.gov

Vaccines save lives. Flu outbreaks threaten military readiness. But this Administration clearly doesn’t care. This Administration's junk science is jeopardizing the health of our troops and our national security. Shameful.

This article from the Banner offers a wonderful representation of the life James Alsobrooks lived. The Senator and her family are deeply grateful for the outpouring of prayers, love, and support during this difficult time.

Keith Sonderling is now Acting Secretary of Labor. During a hearing last year, he was unable to answer my basic question on collective bargaining. This Administration keeps putting unqualified leadership in charge of workers’ rights. Our men and women in labor deserve better.

I joined the Columbia (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta for their Inaugural Women’s Leadership Luncheon. Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about vision and impact. When women lead, we lift communities, drive change, and create opportunities for others to rise with us.

Always a great time meeting with students from across Maryland. I had a meaningful conversation with students from Towson University and encouraged them to give back to their communities and get involved in civil service. Their voices and talents are needed now more than ever.

The tariff refund portal goes live today. Maryland businesses should review eligibility and apply as soon as possible. My team will be watching closely to ensure the process works as intended, and every Maryland business gets the money back they are owed.

We are not playing politics with children’s health. Maryland is standing up for science.

Too often, Black women are overlooked by our health care system. As Black Maternal Health Week comes to a close, I remain committed to pushing for real change through legislation like the U-FIGHT Act and the Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act.

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. TrumpRx is a scam that could actually cause you to pay MORE for your prescription drugs.

Slashing the CFPB workforce in half will weaken its ability to protect consumers — including getting money back to Americans who have been cheated by big banks and giant corporations. I led Banking Democrats in calling on Russell Vought to explain the reasoning behind these cuts.

My statement on tonight's votes:

Grateful to the Maryland African Chamber of Commerce and Vincent Iweanoge for the invitation to celebrate African diaspora women who power our communities. When we rise together, we all rise.

I voted yes AGAIN to end this unauthorized war of choice.

It’s Tax Day. Don’t forget to file, and also don’t forget that this Administration got rid of the free IRS Direct File program, gave tax breaks to billionaires, reduced the staff of the IRS by one-fourth, and cut the budget for investigating sophisticated tax schemes.

It’s time to end this war.

This Administration is spending nearly $2 billion a day on an unauthorized war of choice. Inflation is climbing, gas prices are surging, and families are struggling to keep up. It is time to end this war and finally start to lower costs for hardworking Americans.

Peter Magyar's victory in Hungary is a critical reminder that we can't give up the fight for democracy. The people of Hungary made their voices heard and democracy won. As Coretta Scott King said: 'Freedom is never really won. You earn it and win it in every generation.'

We are saddened to share the passing of Senator Alsobrooks’ beloved father, James Alsobrooks. We ask for privacy for the Senator and her family at this time.

This is an unauthorized war of choice. And now our President is threatening that a "whole civilization will die tonight" – millions of innocent civilians. Americans don’t want this. They just want to pay their bills, afford their gas, and put food on the table.

Proud to deliver real results for Greenbelt. Team Maryland is bringing home investments that expand opportunities for our kids, from after-school programs to a new roof at the Youth Center. When we invest in our young people, we are investing in our future.

Happy Easter to all celebrating in Maryland and beyond. Today is a reminder that hope is renewed, light and love prevail, and new beginnings are always possible.