Important update! Judge Karin Immergut just issued a broader temporary restraining order that precludes any National Guard troops from being in Oregon for 14 days.

Checking in with a few updates: 1.) Yesterday, Trump’s federal agents brutalized peaceful demonstrators at the SW Macadam ICE facility. It is egregious and a betrayal of American values. He is deliberately trying to provoke violence to tell a story about our city that is not based in reality.

I am grateful today a judge granted a restraining order to block the National Guard from being deployed in Portland. But Trump’s lawless provocation will continue. Our response is simple: stay calm and do not take the bait.

This was posted by the President of the United States—a job once held by Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and FDR. Meantime, has the price of groceries or housing gone down for your family? How’s your kid’s job search going in the Trump economy?

Democrats are ready to pass a funding bill that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and safeguards against Trump’s abuses of power.   Mike Johnson’s response? Cancel votes in the House and continue the shutdown.

Checking in from the ICE facility that Trump says is under siege…

Wondering what ACA premium tax credits are, and why people keep talking about them? I spoke with Jessica Schubel, a healthcare expert who worked on the Affordable Care Act and broke it down for us. Democrats are holding the line to protect these tax credits and every single American's healthcare.

Trump is weaponizing the federal government to attack his political rivals. Democrats are holding the line for a government funding deal that includes ironclad protections to STOP this abuse of power. Oregonians deserve nothing less.

Taxpayers are on the hook for $10 million to feed Trump’s delusion that Portland is 'war ravaged.' Ten. Million. Dollars. All for National Guard troops to discover that Portland has incredible bakeries, world-class farmers markets, and a community that takes care of each other?

To help you plan for the shutdown and understand how it may impact you and your family, I have prepared answers to frequently asked questions.

Newsflash: Portland isn’t a nightmare! Trump is.

Oregonians are aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is set to arrive in Gaza imminently. I am calling for their safe passage and an immediate end to the blockade of aid.

I asked @raskin.house.gov to break down the constitutionality of Trump’s takeover in Portland. Breaking news: it isn’t constitutional. We’re fighting it with litigation, legislation and public pressure. Portland won’t buckle to Trump.

Republicans just shut down the government. Democrats are in DC, ready and willing to reopen the government with a deal that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and reins in Trump’s authoritarian overreach.

Republicans control the House, Senate, and the White House. Less than three hours until the federal government shuts down, House Republicans aren’t even in DC. Democrats are here, ready to pass a funding bill that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and reins in Trump’s abuse.

Republicans just brought the House into session for a total of 2 minutes.   Democrats tried to bring up legislation to keep government open, keep children on their insurance, and keep health care costs from doubling.   Then they adjourned. The GOP will own this shutdown.

Republicans are making YOUR doctor's visit more expensive. Republicans are ripping health care away from 15 million Americans. Republicans are making health care premiums skyrocket for 20 million people. Now, they'd rather shut down the government than fix the mess they made.

Transportation, not troops, for Portland. 🌹 @repdexteror.bsky.social

Hey House Republicans, cancel your vacation. Cancel the cuts. Lower costs. Save health care.

I am horrified by the disgusting threat to @RepJayapal’s life. Our country cannot allow such reckless threats of political violence to be normalized. This is shameful behavior that is being forcefully rejected and the perpetrator must be held accountable.

Just a moment ago, I put forward a plan to keep the government open. Republicans tanked it so they could remain on vacation while Americans struggle with the health care crisis they’ve created. It’s time to lower costs, cancel the cuts, and save health care.

I’m in DC, ready to get to work on a government funding bill that protects healthcare, lowers costs for working families, & guarantees ironclad agreements to rein in Trump’s abuses of power. House Republicans are on vacation. It's almost like they are steering the country toward a shutdown.

Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva would be the deciding signature to force a vote to release the Epstein files.    Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in as a voting member. I wonder why? newrepublic.com/post/201005/...

Portland is home. We fall in love again and again and again.

Yesterday, I joined neighbors for a peaceful walk through downtown Portland to make one thing clear: We don’t need troops in our streets. Portland is vibrant. Portland is peaceful. Portland is powerful.

BREAKING NEWS: Oregon sues Trump administration over unlawful federalization of National Guard. Read more.

Trump is sending troops to Portland to distract & divide us. We won’t fall for it. We are united in protecting the city we love & its people. Join my telephone town hall Tuesday to hear how we protect our community’s values & get through this together. RSVP in bio or stream at Dexter.House.Gov/Live.

Every single one of these clips was taken today in downtown Portland. Portland doesn’t want or need a federal takeover. If Trump insists on sending federal “resources” he can start with funding health care, bridges, affordable housing, and wildfire protection to name a few.

Scenes from ‘war ravaged’ Portland today. My message to Trump’s troops: You are not needed. You are not wanted. Go home.

Authoritarians rely on fear to divide us. Portland will not give them that. We won't be intimidated. We have prepared for this moment since Trump took office & we will meet it with every tool available: litigation, legislation & peaceful public pressure. Stay safe, stay peaceful & stay together.

There is an increase of federal agents in Portland. We did not ask for this. We do not need this. And we certainly will not be divided by this. We stand united in our values and reject this egregious abuse of power.

Hospital closures, Medicaid cuts, and decade-high health care costs. The Trump administration is threatening the wellbeing of millions of women and families across the country. So yes, we are fighting back. This is not about partisanship. This is about lives.

We are hearing reports of increased federal agents in Portland. Let me be clear: Trump wants to tell a story of Portland that does not reflect who we are. The Portland we love is strong, compassionate, and unwavering in our commitment to protect our neighbors.

I am committed to holding ICE accountable, fixing this broken system, and ending the injustices that Rafael Arriola Caballero’s family experienced for good.

A government shutdown may sound complicated, but it's not. Democrats want to protect health care for working families. Republicans want to slash health care. Millions would lose coverage. Millions more would pay higher prices. That's what is at stake.

1/ Over the next few days, you’ll hear a lot about rising healthcare premiums. As one of only six Democratic physicians in Congress, I’m here to break down what’s happening—and why it matters for you.

Conservatives control the House, Senate, and the White House. They have the power to solve your problems, but instead, they’re choosing to lead with chaos and confusion. Democrats are united in holding the line for our values and our dignity.

The cruelty of Trump’s immigration machine is not a side effect—it is the point. I am fighting with every tool I have to stop the inhumanity being inflicted on our communities and this family.

Listen Russ, you are a malignant political hack. We will not be intimidated by your threat to engage in mass firings. Get lost.

I'm leaving Climate Week in NYC more hopeful than ever before. We have the knowledge, the people, and the momentum to tackle the climate crisis head-on. Our children deserve nothing less.

Checking in as we are 7 days away from a government shutdown...and Republicans are nowhere to be found.

I was just notified of ANOTHER death in ICE custody — the 16th since Trump took office. The second death TODAY. This is absolutely unacceptable.

A story in two parts. Last week I gave my friend Lindsay Church—the executive director of Minority Veterans of America—the Pride flag I took to the House floor to oppose Republicans’ flag ban.

Republicans are in charge of the House, Senate, and White House. If they refuse to work with Democrats and instead double down on cuts to healthcare and Trump's authoritarian agenda, that is their prerogative. My job is to protect the communities I represent, not enable Trump's chaos and cruelty.

Good news: Jimmy Kimmel is back. Pressure works. We need more companies like ABC to stand strong against Trump’s threats to free speech. Don’t let him silence you. Stay loud.

1/ The cruelty of Trump's immigration system is deliberate. It's not a side effect—it's the point.

Watch this video. Mimi is a constituent of mine. She testified at a shadow hearing today about caring for four U.S. citizen children who were detained and torn from their parents.

This morning, I’m thinking about legitimacy—Americans deserve a free press and trust in their government.

The day after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Fox News ran this headline. Now, Trump is using Kirk’s death to muzzle people he disagrees with. Kimmel’s show is just the start. We see this for what it is—a page taken straight from the authoritarian playbook. Do not let him silence you. Stay loud.

Netanyahu is committing war crimes in Gaza—leveling cities, starving children, blocking food and medicine. I commend the brave mission of the Global Sumud Flotilla and every effort to get lifesaving aid into Gaza.