This morning, I had the honor of joining the Veterans of Foreign Wars John Lyon Post 3150 in Arlington to pay tribute to those who have served our country. Thank you to all who have served, and to the families who stand beside them. Happy Veterans Day!

I will be voting no on the proposed continuing resolution in the U.S. House. Republican leaders have turned their backs on Americans facing rising health care costs and refuse to address the affordability crisis their own policies created. My statement:

The Trump Administration is intentionally stopping flights at airports across the country. They continue to make life harder for the American people because they refuse to come to the table to negotiate a deal to reopen the government. Shameful. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Voters in Virginia and across the country just sent a clear message. youtube.com/shorts/aHxkh...

During Trump’s shutdown, ICE oversight staff were furloughed—leaving detention facilities uninspected & lives at risk. At least 20 people have died in ICE custody this year. @markwarner.bsky.social, @beyer.house.gov, @repsuhas.bsky.social, & I are demanding DHS reinstate them now.

Consumer sentiment has sunk to a near-record low, a closely watched University of Michigan survey shows.

"I don't want to hear about affordability."   Says the president who promised to lower costs on Day 1.   60% of households are unable to afford the basics — and he just doesn’t care.

We always said the law required Trump to keep SNAP going using the funding Congress provided. He just didn't want to. Now he's filing an *appeal* to try to deny food to 42 million Americans, using the shutdown as a pretext. As he holds lavish parties with his wealthy friends.

“I don't want to hear about the affordability.” Trump is globe-trotting, holding lavish parties, focusing on a ballroom while health care and electricity costs skyrocket and his tariffs drive up grocery prices. “I don't want to hear about the affordability.” He does not care.

Donald Trump and Republicans have repeatedly made life harder for the American people during this shutdown. They should try helping them instead, and work with Democrats to lower health care costs for millions of Americans. That's what the American people are asking for.

Nancy Pelosi is a major figure in American history. She’s more than a barrier breaker, she is one of our most brilliant and accomplished leaders, who repeatedly overcame steep odds to deliver results that changed people’s lives for the better. Happy retirement, Madam Speaker.

It's hard to overstate the scope of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s victory. I congratulate and thank the candidates, their staffs and volunteers, and all whose tireless efforts made this happen. My statement on Virginia's historic election results: beyer.house.gov/news/documen...

The Trump Administration is legally required to pay every federal worker at the end of any shutdown without exception. The law is not ambiguous, it clearly bars this wanton cruelty and if Trump pursues it he will lose.

Trump is now threatening to starve 42 million Americans, in violation of law and court orders, after spending the weekend holding lavish parties with his rich donors. Unspeakably cruel and corrupt, and all the Republicans in Congress can say is "I didn't see that."

America should not go to war with Nigeria. We should not go to war with Venezuela. We should not invade Mexico or Iran. Trump should stop trying to start more wars and focus on helping struggling Americans.

States, Democrats in Congress, and now federal judges have one message to Trump: follow the law and fund SNAP.

Trump’s tariffs are scaring away more than just jobs.

Exactly what we have been saying. Good.

Mike Johnson just cancelled votes in the House for next week, the seventh week in a row of recess. Republicans' ongoing vacation in the middle of a government shutdown continues.

Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture, who oversees SNAP, in a press conference with Speaker Johnson, says her “message to America” is “We have failed you.”

Democrats are willing to work to end this shutdown, fund SNAP, and get our government running again. This is my call to House Republicans – stop the vacation, let’s get back to work. Families with mouths to feed count on it. youtube.com/shorts/V1Rmt...

New Guidance Provided to Cover November SNAP Benefits; What You Need to Know https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/new-guidance-provided-cover-november-snap-benefits-what-you-need-know

"If we had a contingency fund." You mean like this contingency fund the Trump Administration just deleted off their website? The one they are legally required to use to keep SNAP funded? www.notus.org/trump-white-...

BREAKING: Democrats just tried to pass a standalone bill to fund WIC & SNAP to make sure families don't go hungry during the Republican shutdown. Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.

Millions of American families stand to go hungry as federal workers miss paychecks and the Trump Administration refuses cover food stamp aid after Nov. 1. Democrats are ready to address this crisis. Donald Trump and Republicans need to do their job and negotiate a compromise.

Sharing a helpful resource for federal workers considering borrowing from their Thrift Savings Plan to help pay the bills during the shutdown: stwserve.com/explaining-t...

The civil war in Sudan, a massive humanitarian crisis, is getting even worse with the fall of El Fasher in Darfur to the RSF. Enabled by the UAE, this brutal militia has committed awful war crimes. The US must work to end outside RSF support, surge aid delivery, and seek peace.

As key health care tax credits are set to expire, millions will see their plans go up by thousands of dollars. The Trump tax cuts were also set to expire at the end of 2025. But, Republicans rushed to extend these tax cuts for the wealthy – paid for by slashing health care.

Trump is now threatening to withhold contingency funds for SNAP, which could make millions of Americans go hungry. Many of those on SNAP are children, seniors, or people with disabilities. Rural communities depend on SNAP. The Administration must release these funds. 1/

The Trump Administration has done everything it can to make life miserable for federal workers. They're even furloughing workers at agencies where funding isn't affected by the shutdown. There's no good reason not to pay these people, it's just cruelty. beyer.house.gov/news/documen...

It's frustrating to see so much need while the House remains in indefinite recess, but the need is there. I deeply appreciate and give my thanks to the organizations stepping up to help in our community, including those like United Community Alexandria. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...

Republicans are refusing to extend tax credits that make health insurance more affordable. It would result in $10,000 in added health care costs for families in Virginia. Democrats stand ready to solve this part of the affordability crisis – but we need Republicans to join us.

I’ve joined @beyer.house.gov in leading 53 of my colleagues to urge utility companies to suspend late penalties & utility shutoffs for our federal workers & contractors during the shutdown so those providing crucial services to millions of Americans don’t need to worry about the basic necessities.

Federal employees are struggling because they don't know when they'll receive their next paycheck. Instead of coming back to work to negotiate a deal to reopen the government, Republican leaders announced they’re taking a sixth week of vacation.

Donald Trump's vanity is without comparison. abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...

Republican leaders just announced they are keeping the House in recess next week. The SIXTH week in a row of no votes in the House.

When Donald Trump’s immigration agents storm homes, tear gas neighborhoods, and brutalize peaceful protestors, that’s not public safety – it’s authoritarianism. Congress must immediately act to rein in these tactics. This kind of state violence has no place in our country.

Inflation just rose again for the fifth month in a row, a trend that began with Trump's crazy tariffs. CPI rose to 3% annualized, its highest level since January. Grocery prices rose at a 4% annualized rate. Trump's trade wars are hurting the American people.

Last day to register to vote!!!! vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInforma...

Thank you, @beyer.house.gov for leading this effort to help federal employees during this difficult time. beyer.house.gov/uploadedfile...

Keep an eye on the cost of your health insurance plan for next year. It’s Day 23 of the Republican Shutdown and Republicans still refuse to come back to work to make health insurance more affordable for Americans. They think that families won’t notice $10,000 in added costs.

"The ballroom is really the president's main priority." Not your health care. Not rising prices. Not the dragging economy. Not ending the shutdown. Trump's "main priority" is wrecking the White House so he can build a fancy new ballroom.

The White House belongs to the American people, not to one person. Past presidents rightly consulted with Congress before construction projects. Donald Trump taking a wrecking ball to one of America's greatest symbols is awful and illegal, and sadly also an accurate metaphor.

As food banks across the country see rising demand, it was great to support @afacfeeds.bsky.social alongside my amazing team. We packed fruits and vegetables that will help feed families in our community.

The backslide into violence in Gaza is unacceptable. The U.S. must ensure all parties end the violence, adhere to the agreement, and proceed with its next phases. These efforts must also extend to the West Bank, where escalating settler attacks are jeopardizing peace.

Using the IRS against political opponents is plainly illegal. Joining my @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social colleagues to pursue an investigation: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...

A No Kings protester in Ohio was struck by a man who drove his truck onto the sidewalk. Trump supporters were arrested in Pennsylvania and South Carolina for pulling guns on peaceful protesters. A man Trump pardoned was just arrested for threatening to murder Leader Jeffries.

We were told those who attended this weekend’s activities would be scary, violent terrorists who hate America but that's not what I saw. I saw patriots who love their country, and love exercising their constitutional rights to express themselves.

Wishing everyone celebrating today a Diwali filled with laughter, love, and light!

Rather than supplying the weapon systems Ukraine needs to win, Trump is back again to calling for Russia to be given the territory it launched the invasion to win, rewarding their aggression. His wild swings on Ukraine alienate our allies and strengthen our enemies.