I’m heartbroken by the tragic shooting at the ICE facility near Dallas. My prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected. (🧵1/2)

We're seven days from a Republican shutdown and the president won't even meet with Democrats to discuss a bipartisan path forward. Trump and Republicans would rather shut down the government than address the health care crisis they created.

Shanah tovah u'metukah! Wishing a happy and sweet new year to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah in Los Angeles and across the world!🍎🍯

A $100K fee on H-1B visas will decimate US competitiveness, hurt American businesses, and further damage the US-India relationship. American workers are suffering from Trump's rising unemployment & inflation. How about fixing that instead of more harmful & xenophobic policies?

My grandfather's service in the Army helped him build a life for our family. All veterans deserve the same opportunity. I joined @repmarktakano.bsky.social to hear from veterans about barriers they face accessing their benefits. We must ensure our veterans receive what they've earned.

Another unprecedented attack on the free press. What is Pete Hegseth hiding? The American people deserve transparency from the Defense Department.

Didn’t peg Kash Patel as a words of affirmation guy

Basketball is more than just a game—it fuels learning, improves health, and unites us. I had a blast celebrating the ribbon cutting of Crenshaw High's newly refurbished basketball court with our community, local leaders, and It’s Bigger Than Us.

I love games! But I don’t love the games that Trump is playing with people’s health care. So, I'm quizzing folks on the streets of LA to spread the word about what really happens if Trump gets his way and defunds Planned Parenthood.

He’s very familiar with garbage

I voted no on House Republicans’ one-sided, short-term continuing resolution.   Democrats were crystal clear: we’ll work in good faith to keep the government open—but we won’t rubber-stamp anything that worsens the health care crisis created by Trump and Republicans.

Solitary confinement is torture, period. It shouldn't be used in any jail, prison, or ICE detention center. @markey.senate.gov and I have a bill to end this practice in the U.S. once and for all. Let's pass the End Solitary Confinement Act.

Trump is weaponizing the federal government against free speech and the free press. The AP. Stephen Colbert. 60 Minutes. Hundreds of visa-holders detained or deported. Now Jimmy Kimmel. It's state-sponsored censorship—and it's straight out of the dictator playbook.

Every month, it seems like I’m denouncing a Republican who has targeted an elected official from a marginalized community. Now, it’s Nancy Mace, for targeting Rep. Omar over something she never said. I stand with Ilhan & urge Speaker Johnson to tell Republicans enough is enough.

Today's hearing in @democrats-judiciary.house.gov made it clear: Kash Patel is not qualified to lead the FBI. He isn't just another Trump sycophant—he has compromised the integrity of the nation's top law enforcement agency. We must demand better.

The Director of the FBI doesn’t know who Dylann Roof is? It’s incredibly shameful and concerning that Kash Patel doesn’t know about one of the most heinous hate crimes against Black Americans in the last decade.

Today, House Foreign Affairs Republicans are trying to ram through a State Department authorization package that further kneecaps American diplomacy after Trump has already gutted it. I'm joining @houseforeign.bsky.social Democrats in fighting back. Follow along. 🧵

I will be conducting some real-time oversight of FBI Director Kash Patel in @democrats-judiciary.house.gov today. Tune in.

“Antagonistic, belligerent, cagey”: Top Democrat @kamlager-dove.house.gov slams Kash Patel

Nory, a @laschools.bsky.social honors student, and her mom Estela were deported by Trump to Guatemala, where they’d fled gang violence. Estela suffered from a chronic illness that went untreated, and she tragically passed away. This is the reality of Trump's deportations. The cruelty is the point.

Tune in!

Slavery was evil and horrific. Why is Donald Trump so personally offended by that fact? If he wants to whitewash history, he's going to need a lot more paint—because the Congressional Black Caucus and Black Americans won't forget our shared history. We will keep teaching the truth.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! The Hispanic community's culture & contributions are part of the heartbeat of our nation—especially in LA. As Trump continues to terrorize Hispanic communities, I'm more determined than ever to celebrate, uplift, and fight alongside them.

@housedemocrats.bsky.social are standing up to Trump: through lawsuits, town halls, and exposing his attacks on Medicare and Social Security. Get involved. It takes all of us to protect our communities and win this fight.

August flew by as my field team braved the blistering heat to show up for our constituents! ☀️ We joined @chirla-org.bsky.social to listen to families impacted by ICE raids, honored our community health centers for their tireless service, and celebrated Black joy with a day of play.

The Stop Illegal Entry Act is not about border security. It would fail to deter migration while only pouring gasoline on a broken criminal justice system. It's time for House Republicans to stop scapegoating immigrants and get to work for the American people.

The rule of law has prevailed in Brazil. Despite Trump's interference, Brazil’s judiciary delivered its verdict against former president Jair Bolsonaro. Now, Trump must begin the work of rebuilding the U.S.-Brazil relationship—starting with a deal on the 50% tariffs.

This is a big step forward for California that will protect our immigrant neighbors. ICE agents shouldn't be able to hide their badges or behind a mask. It's time to make that a reality nationwide. Let's pass @chu.house.gov & I's bill, the VISIBLE ACT, to ensure transparency.

As ICE terrorizes Los Angeles, Trump is directing federal agencies to hand over Medicaid data so they can hunt down immigrants. This week, I introduced the LINE Act to block ICE from getting access to our private health care information. Hands off our data.

Our HBCUs were founded as safe havens for Black students. Right now, many are under lockdown after receiving threats. That's despicable. No student—whether at an HBCU or Utah Valley State—should feel unsafe on campus. We all must work to turn the temperature down.

The documents obtained by @oversightdemocrats.house.gov make it clear: the adjudicated rapist in the White House is a threat to survivors and a threat to women.   Yet, there’s so much more we don’t know. Release the Epstein Files.

Today, we remember everyone we lost in the September 11 attacks, and we honor the brave first responders who ran towards danger to save lives. Having spent part of my childhood in New York, I know how hard this day is for the city and all of America. We must never forget.

Join me and @vargas.house.gov as we introduce two new bills to prevent federal agencies from sharing our personal health care and housing data with ICE.   Let’s protect immigrant families. Hands off our data.

I condemn the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Both political and gun violence have reached a fever pitch in this country. What more evidence do you need? We must all come together to bring down the temperature and promote a safe democracy.

A simple test could prevent heartbreak.   Rep. Cammack & I just introduced a bipartisan resolution to strengthen prenatal screening for Antiphospholipid Syndrome alongside singer-songwriter Christina Perri.

Great to visit Apple Music & Apple TV in Culver City last month! Not only are they bringing it in the studio and on the screen—Apple continues to bring jobs to our district, including recruiting and developing local talent. Let's keep investing in LA!

SCOTUS logic: ✅ Using race to discriminate, harass, and intimidate ❌ Using race to help historically disadvantaged communities get a fair shot The conservative justices have lost all credibility that they are apolitical. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds.

Wow, his drawing is bad (and gross). And sure enough, it exists.   What other Epstein connections is Trump lying about? It's time to release the files—the American people deserve answers.

Last month, I stopped by the annual Fiesta La Ballona in Culver City! It was inspiring to see how this festival brings together people of all age to enjoy music, connect with local organizations, and celebrate community.

We?? YOU are losing India. YOU have single-handedly tanked the U.S.-India relationship because of your ego, Donald. And Republicans have been complacent. You were handed the strongest-ever U.S.-India relationship and you’re unraveling it with Temper Tariffs & unhinged “Truths.”

🚨BOMBSHELL: As the White House works to kill a bipartisan push in Congress to release the Epstein Files, it’s now been revealed that Trump’s Justice Department planned a cover-up to scrub Republican names. The survivors—and the American people—deserve the real truth.

DHS just arrested 475 people at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, including U.S. citizens, lawful residents, & South Koreans here on business. We just hit four straight months of manufacturing job loss. We can’t attract investment with cruel, chaotic raids like this.

I had to get out of my car to see this bullsh*t for myself. Donald Trump is the last person who cares about American workers.

Over 6 months into his Administration, Trump has committed countless illegal acts—and House Democrats have stopped over 200 of them. I asked a few of my colleagues for the top moments that made them scream, "is this sh*t legal?!”

Trump's birthday military parade was a flop. But his incompetent, reckless foreign policy has turned China's into a victory for Xi, Putin, and Kim Jong Un.

Mike, I know you have trouble counting, but there are actually more Republicans than Democrats in the House. If the government shuts down, it will be solely on you and Donald Trump’s failed leadership—not because of Democrats.

Just left a meeting with courageous, resilient survivors of Epstein’s abuse. This isn’t a “Democrat hoax”—these are real people who suffered horrible abuse, and they deserve real answers. Release the damn files.

There’s a reason the White House is pushing hard against this discharge petition.   I’m signing so that the truth comes out. The survivors of Epstein’s abuse—and the American people—deserve answers.

Clay Higgins, who has a history of vile, racist remarks, is attacking a Black member of Congress for doing her job & holding Trump accountable.   He's not worthy of a response, but as I've said before: I'm ten toes down behind Rep. McIver—and so is the rest of the Congressional Black Caucus.

I’m heartbroken by the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan that has killed over a thousand people. As recovery efforts begin, the US must support humanitarian & disaster relief assistance—a top priority in my role as Ranking Member of @houseforeign.bsky.social's South & Central Asia Subcommittee.