Take it from the WA League of Women Voters: A person is more likely to be struck by lightning than commit voter fraud.

Today is Yom HaShoah, a day to remember the six million Jewish men, women, and children who were victims of the Holocaust, and the millions of other victims of Nazism. On this day we honor the dead, and also pledge never to forget the atrocities of the past.

Spokane’s Hi-Rel Labs tested parts of the Orion capsule that took the Artemis II astronauts around the moon, and Hi-Rel-tested components could be part of the first lunar base. WA innovators are advancing the space sector's future right here in Spokane! www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

From the far side of the moon all the way home -- congratulations!

Today I spoke with the Artemis II crew:

Jim Whittaker was a larger-than-life figure who became a personal family friend with the Kennedy family. (1/5)

The new Poplar Way Bridge will help keep Lynnwood moving. The new bridge will relieve congestion on the busy 196th Street exit and includes a pedestrian walkway making it safer and easier for south Lynnwood residents to get to Alderwood Mall and the city center. www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/08/l...

A return to diplomatic regional discussions will save lives and dollars and protect America's long-term interests, while President Trump’s irresponsible words and actions undermine them. Congress must impose constraints on this President’s wrongheaded use of force.

Humanity reaching farther into the cosmos than ever before is a triumph of American ingenuity … (1/3)

The engine thrusters that will help Artemis maneuver around the moon are made right here in Redmond. Our state is playing a big role in making this mission successful, and we should all be proud.

It’s really an important week for the United States. As we return to the moon, Washington state is playing a big role. www.seattletimes.com/business/boe...

The world will be watching in awe as the Artemis II crew pushes the limits of what humanity can do by traveling around the moon. This trip lays the groundwork for returning to the Moon's surface and staying there. (1/2) www.nasa.gov/blogs/missio...

Yesterday’s ruling confirmed what we all knew – Trump’s actions against public broadcasting broke the law. Read @cantwell.senate.gov statement:

Gulf Coast communities have already paid the price for offshore drilling with polluted waters, damaged fisheries, and costly cleanups, and this decision risks repeating that history. (1/2)

Today's executive order is another alarming attack on Americans' right to vote. (1/3)

The completion of @sound-transit.bsky.social light rail across Lake Washington is a historic moment for the region. And just in time for the World Cup! This expanded service will integrate Seattle with the Eastside. (1/3)

Every American deserves equal pay for equal work. Today – on #EqualPayDay – we’re reminded that women with full-time jobs make only 81 cents for every dollar paid to a man. That’s why I’ve joined my colleagues to reintroduce the Paycheck Fairness Act and end pay discrimination.

Every WA voter attests they are a U.S. citizen. The penalty for lying is up to 5 yrs in prison &/or a $10k fine. And somehow people think that immigrants who won’t even go to the grocery store, who are afraid take their kids to school, are signing up for a felony by voting illegally?

Here's the voter fraud rate in WA elections from 2008-2025, according to the conservative Heritage Foundation.

Today marks the 12th anniversary of the Oso landslide, a terrible tragedy that suddenly cut short the lives of 43 people. My thoughts are with their families and friends as we honor and remember those we lost.

Nonpartisan election workers across the country say the SAVE America Act will force voters to find all sorts of documentation, and create unworkable chaos on Election Day. Hear their voices:

The SAVE America Act will force any voter who needs to change their registration to go in person to an election office and show proof of citizenship. This will make it harder for senior citizens, rural voters, working parents and so many others to vote. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

The more data that comes in, the clearer it becomes that the economy is headed in the wrong direction. An already dismal initial estimate of growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 of 1.4 percent, was cut in half by today’s revision to 0.7 percent. (1/2)

The President must adhere to the Constitution, fulfill American values, and provide transparency about the attacks on Iran. I wrote to Sec. Hegseth demanding answers about civilian casualties in Iran, including airstrikes on a girls’ elementary school that reportedly killed 168 people. My letter⬇️

The SAVE America Act will cost Washingtonians time and money – maybe even their vote. We need to fight back. As Rev. Michael Jones of the Vancouver NAACP says: “Democracy is not meant to be navigated like a maze.”

Today is Billy Frank Jr. Day — a day to celebrate the life and legacy of a legendary PNW civil rights leader. Billy spent his life fighting for Treaty fishing rights that had long been denied, and his bravery led to the breakthrough Boldt decision that forever changed WA’s landscape. (1/2)

Today on International Women's Day we honor those who have long fought for gender equality. The SAVE America Act is a renewed attack on voting rights and would require many women who changed their name at marriage to submit additional paperwork or lose their right to vote. (1/2)

61 years ago today unarmed Americans marching to demand their voting rights were brutally beaten as they crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Now Republicans are pushing the SAVE America Act which would put new bureaucratic hurdles in place that make it harder to register. (1/2)

Today’s jobs report showing a loss of 92,000 jobs in February is another troubling sign for the American worker. The economy is shedding jobs and employers are not hiring. (1/3)

Kristi Noem led DHS and ICE with an unpardonable disregard for American civil liberties, civil rights, local and state governments, and the Constitution. (1/3)

My statement on my “yes” vote to establish Congressional authority over military action in Iran:

After the briefing today, my position remains unchanged and I will vote for the War Powers Resolution Act tomorrow.

I’ve heard from WA potato farmers that export markets like China and even British Columbia are essentially gone. China and India are now in the potato business, and the competition from them is growing. Meanwhile President Trump’s tariffs are putting us on the sidelines.

Important information for Washingtonians who are in the Middle East ⬇️

The President should not have initiated a large-scale attack on Iran without Congressional approval, the support of key allies around the world, or having made his case to the American people. (1/6)

President Trump can’t seize control of or interfere in our elections. The Constitution is absolutely clear: states administer our elections, which is why the courts blocked Trump’s earlier executive order banning mail-in voting and demanding citizens’ data. (1/2)

Watch @cantwell.senate.gov cut to the chase on ROTOR Act & tell Speaker Johnson to bring it back to the floor. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmzp...

Americans who were eager to hear President Trump’s plan to fight higher health care costs, higher food costs, and higher housing costs didn’t hear one. His speech left many Americans wondering how his vision of a new Gilded Age economy applies to them. (1/3)

The SAVE America Act passed by the House of Representatives and under consideration by the Senate will cost Washingtonians time, money, and maybe even their vote. We need to fight back. www.columbian.com/news/2026/fe...

The President made products more expensive for the American people. People are going to tell their senators, we don't like this. So it's time for my Senate colleagues to weigh in on this debate.

This Administration illegally collected hundreds of billions of dollars from American businesses. I’m requesting detailed information about how the Administration plans to reimburse the payors of those tariffs. My letter to Sec. Bessent ⬇️

Today's decision is so important because consumers all over our state and the country have been hurt. Small businesses, manufacturers, individual households have all had to pay higher prices on products that they can't afford. (1/2)

Today is the Day of Remembrance for Japanese internment, a day to remember that Japanese Americans were stripped of their freedom for no other reason than their heritage. We must continue to learn from this dark chapter in American history.

Childcare is a crisis in America, and we know parents need better options. Today in Spokane, I stood with parents, childcare providers, and local leaders to announce a new affordable childcare facility. By lowering these costs, we're easing the burden on families.

Jesse Jackson was a warrior, poet, and icon for civil rights and economic justice for more than 60 years. (1/2)

I congratulate the three Republican House members who stood up for Congress’ constitutional power. Now, I hope the rest of their conference will join a united Democratic caucus in a strong vote to reject the broad tariffs that are raising costs on American families. www.politico.com/live-updates...

The FTC’s recent settlement with Express Scripts over manipulation of insulin prices is a step in the right direction. (1/3) www.reuters.com/world/cigna-...

Gonzaga's world-class researchers are leading the way – and ushering in the technologies of tomorrow. Great talking to President Passerini about how new federal funding will bolster Gonzaga's R&D mission and unlock opportunities across the Spokane region.

Team USA, America is so proud of you! The United States is sending its largest Winter Olympics team ever—232 athletes from 32 states, including 10 from WA—to compete in the 2026 Games.

The Trump Administration is demanding our state’s voter rolls so they can get personal information about Washingtonians. You can't spy on Americans. My appearance on Morning Joe ⬇️