It’s been another fruitless week in Washington under Republican leadership. The Department of Homeland Security is still shut down, gas prices remain high, and Congress has done nothing to prevent further military action in Iran.

Trump’s tariffs have raised Americans' costs by thousands of dollars. Many were deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. Now the Trump admin is refunding the companies, but not American households. Corporations get their money back. Families don't.

Trump’s own Department of Energy is expecting average gas prices to rise to $4.30/gal in the next few weeks and then stay elevated above $3.70/gal for the rest of the year. Prices are high. People are struggling. And it’s all because of Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran.

Trump just said his lavish ballroom is a “Great Gift to America” and “deeply important to our National Security.” What planet does this guy live on?

To deal with rising costs, Trump and Republicans promised to put money back in people’s pockets through tax cuts. The average household tax refund has increased by $346 this year. That’s not nothing—but it’s far from what was promised.

Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier 79 years ago today, reshaping the sport and opening doors far beyond the field. Back in 2022, I had the honor of hosting his granddaughter at the Capitol while Jackie’s rookie season jersey and bat were on display.

Trump’s aimless war in Iran has devastated our farmers. Farmers were already struggling with increased costs in recent years. Now Trump’s war in Iran has dialed that up further. Many are now worried they won’t be able to keep doing the work they love.

A few weeks ago, Trump’s Secretary of Energy said there was a “good chance” gas prices would go down by summer. Now he’s saying that’s no longer likely, and they may even continue to go up. The Trump admin keeps shifting the timeline for their war in Iran, and Americans will keep paying the price.

The Department of Homeland Security has now been shut down for 59 days. Republicans could have worked with Democrats weeks ago on a bipartisan bill that made commonsense reforms to ICE and CBP that the American people overwhelmingly support.

Tomorrow is Tax Day. Make sure you have paid and filed your taxes or have requested an extension if you need one.

Trump has abandoned our farmers with his senseless war in Iran. The impact is worst in the South. Diesel prices are up 46% since the war began. Nitrogen fertilizer is up 30%.

Trump posted this insulting picture last night depicting himself as Jesus, after calling the Pope “terrible” for opposing his war in Iran. He’s since deleted it and now claims he thought it showed him as a “doctor”, which is of course a lie. The president is completely unhinged.

For anyone hoping gas prices will come down soon, Trump admitted that price could be the same or higher six months from now. Trump launched this senseless war without any concern for what it would mean for the American people, who were already struggling to make ends meet.

Today marks 58 years since the Civil Rights Act of 1968 was signed into law by Lyndon B. Johnson, prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. It combated practices like redlining, which denied Black Americans access to mortgages and homeownership.

Americans’ confidence in the economy has officially reached its lowest level on record under President Trump. This isn’t surprising. I hear from folks across South Carolina. They are not happy with their financial situation under Trump.

Inflation accelerated to the highest level in 2 years last month because of Trump’s war with Iran. Trump promised to bring down inflation. Instead, now it’s higher than when he took office last year.

Doesn’t seem like an administration very focused on the issues facing the American people, if you ask me.

Gas prices may not be coming down anytime soon, despite the temporary ceasefire in Iran. In fact, the Department of Energy believes gas prices will keep rising in April. Americans continue to pay the price for Trump’s senseless war.

As Trump wastes military resources in Iran, his budget seeks to increase defense spending by $400 billion. Here’s what he wants to cut to “pay” for that: - $10 billion for programs for community development, addressing homelessness, and rental assistance - $15 billion from medical research

Even if the two-week ceasefire in Iran holds—which I sincerely hope it does—and talks lead to something lasting, the damage from this war that Trump chose is already clear. Tens of billions of taxpayer dollars have been spent. Americans have paid billions more for gas and other essentials.

Right after Trump and Republicans shut down the Department of Homeland Security and left TSA workers unpaid for 44 days, Trump’s budget is now proposing to fire 9,400 TSA workers and privatize the agency—at a time when more people than ever are flying.

Gas prices in South Carolina are now $1.20/gallon more than when Trump launched his aimless war on Iran. If Trump follows through on his vile and disgusting threats to destroy Iranian “civilization,” those prices will likely skyrocket even higher. This war must end before it escalates further.

Trump is threatening to wipe out “an entire civilization.” This kind of rhetoric from the President of the United States is reckless and disgraceful, and it puts American lives further at risk in an unnecessary military conflict that is already bringing hardship to the American people.

Today I was pleased to join Gov. McMaster, Sen. Graham, and other state and local officials to break ground on the new Lake Marion I-95 bridge.

Wishing a blessed Easter to all who are celebrating today! May this sacred day renew your faith and bring peace to you and your loved ones.

Trump’s war isn’t just raising gas prices. Buying a home is now more expensive because of Trump’s senseless war with Iran. Mortgage rates have risen for the fifth straight week all because of Donald Trump. www.cnn.com/2026/04/02/e...

It’s been a year since Trump launched tariffs that he said other countries would pay for and that would boost U.S. manufacturing. Here’s where things stand: 89,000 fewer manufacturing jobs Lower foreign investment in the U.S. than before Trump took office A larger trade deficit

Democrats wanted to fund DHS except for ICE and CBP, while we worked through commonsense reforms that protect the American people and our communities. Republicans refused.

Thank you Mr. President for making your priorities clear to the American people. Just to reiterate: Under Trump, the federal government can’t fund childcare for American families because of his aimless war with Iran.

Wishing a peaceful Passover to all who are observing tonight. May this Passover bring renewal, resilience, and comfort to you and your family. Chag Sameach.

While gas prices continue to rise due to Trump’s aimless war with Iran, Trump spent the day sharing new pictures of his White House ballroom, and then complaining when its construction was blocked by a judge. If only he cared this much about the issues facing Americans.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s chief of staff allegedly told the Secretary of the Army that Trump wouldn’t want to stand next a Black female officer at military events. These are the kinds of people running our country. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/u...

Well, at least now every time someone pulls some cash out their pocket, they’ll be reminded who caused prices to go up.

Two of Trump’s biggest promises were to lower costs and end wars. Instead, inflation is now expected to rise this year, and the U.S. is now involved in another Middle East war that will cost billions and put American lives at risk.

64% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Iran. The American people do not support this senseless war. It needs to end before it gets further out of control.

March 26 marks Equal Pay Day—how far into 2026 women must work to earn what men were paid on average in 2025. This is because full-time working women earn about 81 cents for every dollar such men earn. And the trend is moving in the wrong direction.

As gas prices soar and Trump spends billions of taxpayer dollars on an aimless war in Iran, he couldn’t resist taking a moment during his cabinet meeting to talk about his ballroom that is so “desperately needed.”

South Carolina gas prices are now up over a dollar from a month ago before Trump started his war with Iran. That's $15-$20 more every time you fill up because Trump embarked on another Middle East war with no endgame.

House Republicans just passed a bill that would expand Trump’s control over Washington, D.C. Put aside the fact this bill tramples on D.C.’s democratically elected government and undermines public safety...

Trump is reportedly being briefed on his war in Iran by a curated video of America “blowing stuff up.” This president is not serious. This war needs to end before it spirals further out of control.

Gallup: “For the first time since Gallup began tracking…more workers report struggling in their lives than thriving.” Let’s face it: The economy might be great for the wealthy, but most ordinary Americans are struggling just to make ends meet.

I’m all for using technology to expand quality health care access in rural areas. But nothing makes up for the billions that the cuts in Trump's “big, beautiful bill” will cost rural health care. If we want to expand rural care, reverse those cuts.

As the Trump administration wages a thoughtless war, the Pentagon has found a new way to limit access to media organizations by closing the workspaces they’ve used for years after a judge ruled its previous policy of barring journalists who did any real reporting was unconstitutional.

Trump’s vowed to not sign any legislation until the SAVE America Act is passed—including a provision to all but eliminate mail-in ballots. But then Trump goes and votes by mail himself. As usual, one set of rules for everyday Americans, another set for Mr. Trump.

On this day 16 years ago, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act. The law banned insurers from denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions, let young people stay on their parents’ plans until age 26, required plans to cover basic care, expanded Medicaid, and created the ACA marketplace.

Senate Republicans offered Trump a plan to fund DHS without ICE so we could get TSA agents paid and put an end to this madness that’s happening at the airports. He rejected it. Instead, he wants to keep fighting Democrats on our common-sense proposals to put safeguards on ICE and CBP.

A 24-carat gold commemorative coin that honors…President Trump. That’s what the Trump administration is moving forward with as Americans are struggling just to afford basic necessities. I’ve never seen a president so out of touch with everyday people.

Nearly half of those enrolled in an ACA plan say their costs have increased “a lot” after Trump and Republicans allowed enhanced tax credits to expire last year. Even more say they are having to cut back on essentials like food and clothing to pay for health care.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is asking Trump to request $200b from Congress to cover the cost of the war in Iran. That’s roughly $600 per American citizen. The Administration has yet to make a compelling case that this war is a wise use of taxpayer money.

The average price of gas in South Carolina is now $3.57. That’s 90 cents higher than a month ago. Trump launched a war on Iran with no strategy, no endgame, and no concern for how it would impact the America people.