Trump has PUBLICLY threatened land strikes in Venezuela—after already killing at least 66 unknown people on boats in the Caribbean—unnecessarily putting the U.S. at risk of war. Here’s what @schiff.senate.gov, Senator Paul, and I are doing about it: youtube.com/shorts/TQKsF...

Today marks the longest government shutdown in U.S. history—passing Trump’s own previous record from his first term. Democratic leaders have once again requested a meeting with Trump to negotiate a deal. I hope he'll meet us at the table. youtu.be/hz3kh7PBp5M

Awful. Trump has the power to do more to help hungry Americans—including children—he’s just choosing not to. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...

My statement regarding the Supreme Court’s first day of oral arguments on cases challenging Trump’s tariffs:

The vast majority of Americans agree: Trump is to blame for soaring costs. Between his foolish tariffs, illegal federal funding freezes, and mass layoffs of federal workers, it’s clear he’s taking our economy in the wrong direction.

President Trump is illegally trying to eliminate the Department of Education and shuffle around the enforcement of education protections that help ensure that students with disabilities have equal learning opportunities. That's wrong, and I'm calling on Trump to reverse course.

In July, Republicans passed a bill that made huge cuts to health care. Now, they're refusing to negotiate with Democrats to fix the health care mess they created and reopen the government. It’s past time for them to come to the table.

I'm hearing from Virginians who are worried about skyrocketing health care premiums due to the GOP’s failure to extend ACA tax credits. That’s why I’m going to keep pushing to protect Americans’ health care, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.

Virginia marketplace open enrollment begins today, and Virginians are seeing skyrocketing numbers, but Republicans still refuse to extend the tax credits. Send me your stories through kaine.senate.gov so we can work together to shine a light on this critical issue.

As health care premium costs spike, millions of Americans will have to choose between affording groceries and being able to go to the doctor when they get sick. No one should have to make this choice, and I’m working to find a path forward.

Last week, Virginians who rely on critical Affordable Care Act tax credits found out exactly how much their rates will go up once those credits expire. It’s time for Republicans to come to the table and negotiate a solution to protect Virginians’ care. youtube.com/shorts/47AVx...

For the third time this week, the Senate passed my legislation to reject Trump’s senseless tariffs that raise costs for consumers, create chaos for businesses, and weaken our economy. Now it’s the House’s turn to undo the biggest tax increase in a generation.

Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Brazil, and the rest of the world are simply taxes that consumers are forced to pay on everyday goods. Senator Rand Paul and I don’t agree on everything, but we agree these taxes harm Americans, and we’re giving Congress the opportunity to undo them.

We must focus on strengthening our economy—not starting chaotic trade wars that raise prices, harm businesses, and decrease tourism. I’m proud my colleagues again passed my bill to end Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Now the House must pass it.

So let me get this straight: Donald Trump sent $20 BILLION (in U.S. taxpayer dollars) to help his friend out in Argentina, but refuses — yes, he is literally refusing — to use funds available to make sure food keeps flowing to hungry families across America. This is appalling.

Republicans want you to believe that by forcing the Senate to vote over & over on a bill that will price Americans out of their health care, they're serving the public. Meanwhile, their constituents are seeing their health care premiums more than double. Don't fall for this.

Last night, the Senate passed our bipartisan legislation to undo Trump’s tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of goods from Brazil. The House should follow suit and stop Trump’s unnecessary trade wars that raise costs and weaken our economy.

The House hasn’t shown up for work in weeks. They all would have lost their health coverage by now if they were subject to the same bureaucratic work reporting requirements Republicans put in place for folks on Medicaid.

Letting people go hungry in this shutdown is a choice Trump is intentionally making.   He could tell the USDA to use contingency funds to ensure families get their SNAP benefits on November 1st, he’s just choosing not to.

The numbers don’t lie: Virginians are seeing higher premium costs because the GOP refuses to extend ACA tax credits. On average, a constituent in Wise County with an annual income of about $30K will see a net premium increase of 238 percent. I'll keep fighting to prevent this.

Republicans control the White House, House, and Senate. It’s past time for them to start acting like it and come together to protect Americans’ health care.

Happy National First Responders Day! I’m grateful for our frontline heroes who work around the clock to keep Virginians safe. I’ll keep working to ensure first responders have the resources they need to protect communities across Virginia.

Yesterday, I met with former CDC employees to talk about the dangerous impact the Trump Administration’s funding cuts and layoffs are having on maternal mortality, disease prevention, and other public health issues. We must stop Trump and RFK, Jr. from making America sicker.

The Senate already voted against Trump’s tariffs on Canada in the spring—before their impact even kicked in. But the House refused to vote on it. The economy has weakened since, and now my GOP colleagues have another opportunity to stand with their constituents. youtube.com/shorts/uOhD6...

Yet another glaring sign that the Trump Administration is hurting our economy. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

No one should be forced to choose between having health insurance and paying for other necessities. I'm fighting to prevent premiums from doubling so Virginians don’t have to make those kinds of choices.

It’s United Nations Day. The U.S. helped found @un.org 80 years ago to provide a forum for the world to come together and respond to shared challenges. When we work with organizations like the UN, we can build a more peaceful and secure future for all.

Last week, I met up with Virginia small businesses to hear about how Trump’s tariffs are affecting them. Spoiler alert: it isn’t good. I’m renewing my challenge on Trump’s economic chaos, and I’ll do all I can to support Virginia’s small businesses. youtube.com/shorts/4CN5s...

If we ever needed light, we need it now. It was great to start the day with @markwarner.bsky.social, @repsuhas.bsky.social, and Virginians for a Diwali celebration at the Capitol.

Many of Virginia’s small business owners rely on the Affordable Care Act for health insurance. GOP attempts to diminish the ACA will force entrepreneurs to make tough choices, and not all businesses will be able to survive.

Trump has time for all sorts of childish antics, just not for negotiating an end to the shutdown. youtu.be/tDS3j3shJCs

I can’t think of a more apt visual metaphor for Trump’s destruction of our country, our economy, and our federal workforce than the brazen demolition of the East Wing for his vanity project. This is a sad moment for our nation.

Trump has enacted policies for months to traumatize federal workers. Now, the GOP wants to give Trump more power to decide which workers get paid, and which get punished. I support legislation to ensure that the entire federal workforce is treated equally. www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releas...

I’m glad the Agriculture Committee advanced @markwarner.bsky.social and my bills to protect public lands in Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, and Bath counties. I treasure my memory of hiking Shenandoah Mountain with my wife on our honeymoon and hope to protect these lands for generations.

Since Trump retook office, Virginia’s economy has suffered from his tariff chaos and mass layoffs. Experts predict this economic downturn will only get worse in 2026, with higher unemployment and lower GDP growth.

There’s been a lot of talk about a “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Today, folks are getting notices about a “Big, Bill," but it ain’t beautiful. It’s a premium bill that’s on average about double what it was last year. It’s time for Republicans to roll up their sleeves and fix this mess.

I’m proud the Foreign Relations Committee advanced bipartisan bills I’ve worked on to promote the rule of law, address violence and corruption in the Western Hemisphere, and strengthen our alliances. I urge my colleagues to pass them when they reach the Senate floor.

Alongside 45 of my colleagues, I’m supporting Trump in his opposition to Israel’s annexation of the West Bank—it would jeopardize any potential of peace in the region and the prospect of a two-state solution. We must foster conditions for a lasting peace.

Our economy suffers when Virginians are uninsured and one unexpected illness or injury away from financial ruin. We need to find a bipartisan solution that funds the government and protects health care access.

Parents who are doing their best shouldn't have to spend sleepless nights figuring out how to make it all work between health care costs and the overall uptick in the cost of living. I'm committed to protecting folks from sky-high health care premiums.

In a matter of hours, folks will start receiving notices about their skyrocketing 2026 marketplace health care premium costs. I’m fighting to stop rates from soaring, but I need your help. Go to kaine.senate.gov to share your new rate and how it will impact you and your family.

For three weeks straight, Trump has shown he is not interested in negotiating a deal to fund the government. Instead, he’s too busy creating AI-generated videos mocking Democratic leaders and his critics, and demolishing part of the White House for a new ballroom. Lunacy. youtube.com/shorts/93seh...

On Friday, I sat down with small business owners in Reston to hear about how Trump’s trade wars are raising costs on everyday goods like tea and coffee and hurting their businesses. That's why I'm forcing votes in the Senate to end Trump's tariffs.

Trump's reckless threats against Colombia—a vital security partner and a huge export market for American farmers—will hurt our economy and efforts to curb transnational criminal organizations. We can and must find better solutions to work together to address narcotrafficking.

I introduced a War Powers Resolution last week to block the Trump Administration from starting an illegal war against Venezuela. I joined @npr.org on Sunday to explain why: youtu.be/wjYcw6V_gzg

I’m wishing all those who celebrate in Virginia and beyond a joyful, bright, and happy Diwali!

We’ve got to bring an end to Trump’s chaotic mass firings and illegal rescissions of federal funding. We need a bipartisan deal to fund the government that also holds Trump accountable and brings stability back to our country. youtube.com/shorts/zxRud...

Happy National Filipino American History Month! This month and always, we celebrate the history, accomplishments, and culture of Filipino Americans and honor Filipino Americans' invaluable contributions to Virginia and the United States.

The GOP is trying to con Americans into accepting a deal that will make their health care more expensive by fearmongering about health care for undocumented immigrants. Undocumented people aren’t eligible to enroll in Medicare and Medicaid. Don’t fall for their scam.