I voted for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and it became law 30 days ago. What this Administration has produced so far is wildly incomplete. They are slow-walking disclosure and shielding key facts about Epstein’s operation. The law is not optional, and defying it will have consequences.

A Memorial to Kennedy? It’s Trump’s Now, Too. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u... only a tone deaf, morally challenged egotist would have this done I recall John F Kennedy and you Donald are no John F Kennedy. With attribution to Lloyd Bentsen

The above photo was taken by me when I was 11 years old and President Kennedy was in Memphis and on the way to a speech on the bluff during the 1960 campaign

Trump‘s named Kennedy Center board voted today to rename the Kennedy Center, “Trump Kennedy Center.”This is a sacrilege to the memory of a martyred and heroic assassinated president of the United States. The center was named in his honor and should stay that way. PT 109 and bone spurs don’t match.

And may every day be another wonderful secret.

Letter to editor Wash Post. He lies far more than he speaks truth ( if ever)

A Memorial to Kennedy? It’s Trump’s Now, Too. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u... only a tone deaf, morally challenged egotist would have this done I recall John F Kennedy and you Donald are no John F Kennedy. With attribution to Lloyd Bentsen

Letter to editor Wash Post. He lies far more than he speaks truth ( if ever)

Renaming the Kennedy Center for Trump would be a sacrilege. JFK was a martyred, historic US president whose name is synonymous with artistic excellence in America. The idea that Trump would put his name BEFORE Kennedy’s—or even alongside it—is obscene. The Kennedy Center should never be renamed.

Trump Administration Live Updates: Kennedy Center Adds Trump’s Name to Facade www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12... NOT A SCINTILLA OF CLASS DOES Trump have!🤮

Renaming the Kennedy Center for Trump would be a sacrilege. JFK was a martyred, historic US president whose name is synonymous with artistic excellence in America. The idea that Trump would put his name BEFORE Kennedy’s—or even alongside it—is obscene. The Kennedy Center should never be renamed.

Trump‘s named Kennedy Center board voted today to rename the Kennedy Center, “Trump Kennedy Center.”This is a sacrilege to the memory of a martyred and heroic assassinated president of the United States. The center was named in his honor and should stay that way. PT 109 and bone spurs don’t match.

AI data centers and cryptomining are driving up energy demand nationwide. I introduced the Clean Cloud Act to protect consumers and ensure that growth is backed by clean power—not higher household utility bills. In a new op-ed, @michaeljohnshank.bsky.social and I lay out why Congress must act now.

A husband and wife were killed, their family is grieving. That should be the end of it. Using someone’s death as an opportunity for mockery & political scoring is grotesque and falls far short of basic standards we should expect from anyone in a position of leadership. The message is the messenger.

Brown killings and Australian slaughter of Jews. Too many guns in the hands of disturbed people. This violence must be dealt with with and not just in the courts but in our legislatures. Gun permits, not permitless carry and mental health background checks for a permit and for purchases.

Trump’s National Security Strategy is a disaster. At a moment when Russia is threatening European security, America must stand firmly with our allies, not criticize and abandon them. Trump idolizes strongmen and dictators. These are not American values. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anxd...

Housing stability is a national crisis, especially for low-income seniors. That’s why I secured $3M in federal funding for a new program with LISC Memphis & Habitat for Humanity of Memphis that gives grants for critical home repairs. This will help hundreds of Memphis seniors stay in their homes.

With the great Bobby Rush(92 years young) in Memphis fundraising concert for Protect our Aquifer.

From parades, to the “Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace”, plans for Trump branding at a new DC NFL stadium and the Kennedy Center, Trump keeps trying to elevate himself. Now his birthday will be a free National Parks day while MLK Day & Juneteenth are removed. He’s putting himself above Dr. King.

Trump had the president of the U.S. Institute of Peace forcibly removed from his office earlier this year. A federal court ruled that his dismantling of the USIP was a "gross usurpation of power"—the case is still in court. Now he's slapping his name and his own toxic brand on the building anyway.

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u... HOW LONG TIL TRUMP ISSUES A PARDON?

Memphis households already spend more of their income on power bills than almost anywhere in the country. My Clean Cloud Act would keep data centers and crypto miners from pushing those bills even higher. More here in the Memphis Flyer: www.memphisflyer.com/clean-cloud-...

Grifters in the first term but in the second term simply “for sale”

George Will no less

DNC chair: “Aftyn Behn’s overperformance in this Trump +22 district is historic and a flashing warning sign for Republicans heading into the midterms.”

Today I reintroduced the bipartisan TVA IRP Act to strengthen how TVA plans for the Valley’s future energy needs. It expands public participation, increases transparency, and brings independent expertise into the IRP — helping ensure reliable, lowest-cost power for families in Memphis & TN-9.

Featured in the print edition of the NYTIMES TODAY, PAIGE C 10. An iconic American city!

www.execfunctions.org/p/a-dishonor... and Goldsmith is a distinguished constitutional lawyer and a Republican but not a cultist

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w... DOESN’T TALK

Deeply saddened by the murder of US Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old member of the WV National Guard serving in DC on a mission authorized by President Trump. No Guardsman should be put in danger on a deployment like this—I asked the President to lower flags to half-staff in her honor.

Saddened at her death. She served her state and nation and wanted to serve country as an agent. So sad. As she was serving her country through President Trump’s call up of the National Guard and shot so close to the White House. I hope the president will lower the flags to half staff in her memory

Love seeing Memphis featured in the New York Times “36 Hours” guide. Great food, great music, great people — it’s all here. Read what the Times had to say, or better yet come visit and see for yourself why we think Memphis is great!

Kristi Noem is guilty of crimes against humanity and needs to face justice. 📌 She made the final call to defy a court order to halt deportation flights, sending people into the hellscape of CECOT, a place the UN has compared to a torture chamber. Prosecute her and everyone involved.

Reich always right!

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 I’m grateful every day for the opportunity to represent Memphis and Tennessee’s Ninth District in Congress. To every family who calls Memphis home, wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and restful holiday. Go Tigers Go!

“Maybe” NOT. This past year I was named by a group of UVA & Vanderbilt political scientists in a scientific study as the 5th most effective Democratic congressman. I also was responsible for Tennessee receiving $394 million (largest infrastructure grant in Tn.history) for new Miss. River bridge.

My message to Secretary Noem & AG Bondi: Remove ICE from Memphis. ICE isn’t addressing violent crime here, and reports show the people they’re sweeping up aren’t “the worst of the worst.” Immigrants aren’t driving crime in Memphis—they commit less than the general population, here and nationwide.

Trump is blocking the full release of the Epstein files—launching baseless probes to keep parts sealed while pretending to back transparency—while the Senate GOP defends a scheme to give 9 Senators $500k each over old phone metadata. The victims deserve that money—and the public deserves the truth.

Shout out to Rep. Steve Cohen (TN), @repcohen.bsky.social. Rep. Steve has doggedly pulled together a list of the potentially harmful (and possible) criminal actions conducted by this Administration. Handy bookmark for those overwhelmed by the sheer volume of it all… cohen.house.gov/TrumpAdminTr...

www.huffpost.com/entry/dave-t... Trott was a fine Congressman and a member with a conscience. A good guy!

A Cancer Diagnosis Brings a New Season of Grief to the Kennedy Family www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/u... will make you cry but it’s beautifully written.Near the end she takes on her cousin Bobby Kennedy for trying to destroy our medical research and life saving vaccination protocols. Thanks Tatiana!👏❤️

share.google/images/qgzPj... 62 years ago an assassin ended the President’s life.For those of us who lived it we have never forgotten a moment of that weekend. From Dealy Plaza to Parkland Hospital to Air Force One &Andrews Air Base to the East Room,the Rotunda, the funeral cortege and Arlington.😪

Ukraine Faces ‘Difficult Choice’ Over U.S. Plan to End War, Zelensky Says www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w... the opposite of the Godfather, Trump has made him an offer he can’t accept.

Memphis went years without real investment in pedestrian & traffic safety—until we passed the IIJA. I brought home millions since then for city-wide upgrades like better lighting, sidewalks and safer crossings, but now Trump is trying to freeze those programs. I’m fighting to protect every dollar.

I introduced the Clean Cloud Act today. Cryptominers & AI data centers are growing fast and straining grids—and Memphis families already face some of the highest energy burdens in the country. My bill ensures new data-center growth is powered by real clean energy, not higher bills for ratepayers.

Trump is blocking the full release of the Epstein files—launching baseless probes to keep parts sealed while pretending to back transparency—while the Senate GOP defends a scheme to give 9 Senators $500k each over old phone metadata. The victims deserve that money—and the public deserves the truth.

My message to Secretary Noem & AG Bondi: Remove ICE from Memphis. ICE isn’t addressing violent crime here, and reports show the people they’re sweeping up aren’t “the worst of the worst.” Immigrants aren’t driving crime in Memphis—they commit less than the general population, here and nationwide.

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Signs Bill on Release of Epstein Files www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11... S—-! Trump hiding things because it has very damaging info about him. Still hiding out for fear of the truth

The vote to release the Epstein files passed 427–1. Good. I've been calling for it for years. But Trump could’ve released them years ago. He didn't need a vote. He's teeing up Pam Bondi to slow-roll this and go after specific political enemies. Enough. The people deserve the truth—all of it.