Trump and congressional Republicans created a health care crisis: families are facing skyrocketing premiums, and hundreds of rural hospitals face the risk of closure. What did Republicans do in response? They voted down legislation to fix the problem. Unbelievable.

Did you know that today is National Wife Appreciation Day? Anne—you make every day brighter!

ICYMI: Republicans voted down legislation to keep the government from shutting down and protect Americans’ access to health care. Republicans have control of the White House, the Senate, and the House. They’re failing to lead, and Americans will suffer as a result.

Virginians want more access to affordable health care, not less. But yesterday Republicans voted to punish the American people with legislation that will cause premiums to soar.

Actions speak louder than words. Eight of my Republican colleagues in the Senate didn't bother to show up yesterday to vote on legislation to fund the government and protect health care for millions. Every single Democrat did. When people show you who they are, believe them.

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on Republicans voting down legislation to fund the government, protect Virginians’ access to health care, and prohibit the Trump Administration from illegally withholding funding appropriated by Congress:

Virginia's incredible schools have been key to our economic success. When the Trump Administration goes after our schools for political reasons, we all suffer. This funding is critical and should not be cut. patch.com/virginia/res...

Despite Bill White spreading baseless conspiracy theories and amplifying a convicted Belgian white nationalist influencer and Holocaust denier, Foreign Relations Committee Republicans rubber-stamped him to be Trump’s Ambassador to Belgium. Horrifying.

On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor the sacrifice and courage of our servicemembers who were taken as prisoners of war or went missing in action. Their memories will never be forgotten.

Trump’s tariffs on Brazilian goods—which he imposed to try to stop Brazil’s prosecution of his friend—are making life more expensive for Americans. That’s why I’m forcing a vote in the Senate to repeal them.

Happy 78th birthday to the U.S. Air Force! Thank you to the men and women of the Air Force for your service and sacrifice. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I will keep working to support our servicemembers and ensure the Air Force has the resources to defend America and our skies.

For years, @kaine.senate.gov and I tried to raise the alarm – DCA was already at capacity and never needed additional flights. The most crowded runway in the country should have never had more flights pushed onto it by out-of-state lawmakers.

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social announcing our support for legislation to fund the government, protect Virginians’ health care, and prohibit illegal spending decisions by the Trump Administration:

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social following new reporting on the “serious safety risks” present at DCA on the night of the deadly crash over the Potomac River and the “political and economic forces” that perpetuated those conditions:

Trump’s trade war with Canada has caused: -U.S. product sales in Canada to plummet -Canadian tourism to the U.S. to nosedive -Damage to our relationship with one of our closest allies I urge my colleagues to support my bill to end these new taxes and protect the American people.

As a former fair housing attorney, I know the importance of safe, reliable housing—and how urgently Congress needs to address the discrimination veterans and low-income families face when applying for it. That's why I'm leading legislation to help.

My statement on Eli Lilly’s announcement that it will build a $5 billion manufacturing facility in Goochland County:

Working families and small businesses are getting hit with the bill for Trump’s reckless tariff-taxes.

TRUMPFLATION is hitting health care, quite possibly “the sharpest increases in medical costs” in 15 years. The Trump agenda: Families lose; Billionaires win.

Through federal funding and researchers' hard work, Americans who receive a cancer diagnosis have hope for advanced treatments and potential cures. Instead of continuing federal investments into finding a cure, Trump is canceling the research projects we need to save more lives.

What a pathetic effort to rewrite painful history.

Once again without legal justification, Trump ordered a strike that he says summarily killed 3 people in international waters. We still don’t know if the strikes are legal, and why the U.S. is not instead interdicting to get intelligence to disrupt narcotrafficking routes.

The Department of Education is threatening to withhold over $300 million in federal funding from NOVA schools—a move that's contrary to the interests of students and educators—all for political retribution. @markwarner.bsky.social and I are demanding that Trump release this funding.

Long-term unemployment—when someone is unemployed for six months or more—is nearly DOUBLE what it was only two years ago. Between this news, rising overall unemployment, weak job growth, and soaring inflation, it’s clear that Trump’s economic policies are failing Americans.

Congratulations to The Pitt's Noah Wyle for his Emmy win! I met Noah earlier this year to discuss his advocacy for frontline health care workers’ mental well-being and the need to reauthorize my bill to prevent suicide and burnout among our healers.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This month and always, we celebrate the voices, stories, and rich contributions of Hispanic communities across Virginia and our country.

Today marks four years since the formation of the Australia-U.K.-U.S. partnership. I'm proud to have led the passage of the landmark legislation that formalized AUKUS, which will help ensure a free Indo-Pacific and boost Virginia's shipbuilding industry and economy. I'll keep working to support it.

Trump lied when he said he would protect Social Security, and now—when Americans are already struggling to cover everyday costs—he’s working overtime to undermine access to benefits. So I introduced legislation to stop him and protect the services Americans depend on.

Happy National Virginia Day! I’m lucky to serve the Commonwealth and call this beautiful place home. Today, we celebrate everyone and everything that makes Virginia extraordinary, from our vibrant communities to our incredible natural landscapes.

I'm pressing Trump for answers about the summary killing of 11 people on a boat in the Caribbean by the U.S. military. It's critical to our security and the safety of our servicemembers that we get information about what happened and why, and who exactly was killed.

My statement on Senate Republicans’ move to destroy decades of precedent by breaking the Senate’s long-standing rules to rush presidential nominees through the Senate without debate or individual votes:

I’m relieved that the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination is in custody and thank the law enforcement officers who have been working tirelessly to investigate the shooting.

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social, @bobbyscott.house.gov, @beyer.house.gov, @mcclellan.house.gov, @repvindman.bsky.social, @repsuhas.bsky.social, and Representative Walkinshaw condemning political violence:

My statement with Senator Young applauding the House passage of legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq, to formally end the Iraq wars:

My statement on the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks:

I was horrified to hear that Charlie Kirk was shot at a campus in Utah today and am praying for him, his family, the University, and our country.

I’m calling out the Trump Administration’s support—at the expense of U.S. national security interests—for Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s latest power grab: eliminating presidential term limits. The U.S. can't afford to be complicit in the collapse of El Salvador’s democracy.

This World Suicide Prevention Day is a reminder to reach out to loved ones, prioritize your wellbeing, and remember it’s okay to ask for help. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 any time to access free and confidential support.

Following the brave advocacy of Epstein’s survivors, the Epstein files are starting to come out. What’s in them is shocking. ALL the files need to be released. The American people deserve answers.

Grocery prices are up. Rent is too expensive. Now, Trump is making it harder for borrowers to pay off their student loans. Americans can’t afford Trump’s disastrous economic policies.

The swift delivery of aid is a crucial part of helping hard-hit communities recover from disasters—I saw this firsthand when traveling in SWVA after Hurricane Helene. Trump forcing survivors to wait in limbo for help is a failure of leadership.

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on Augusta Medical Group’s announcement that three practice locations—Weyers Cave Urgent Care, Buena Vista Primary Care, and Churchville Primary Care—will close in response to the GOP’s ‘Big, Ugly’ Bill’s major health care cuts:

My statement on the Supreme Court’s move to greenlight racial profiling:

The only energy crisis in the U.S. is the one Trump created himself. I’m forcing a vote on my legislation to end the sham emergency Trump declared on day one of his presidency. youtube.com/shorts/ugHah...

Trump thought firing the people who crunched the numbers would change the truth, but it didn’t: his tariff chaos is slowing the economy and costing jobs. Today's report is just the latest sign of Trump’s failing economy — and it's only getting worse.

Trump inherited the strongest economy in the world. What has he done with it? Unemployment is up. Job creation is down. Manufacturing jobs are lost. Trump’s policies are failing.

This week, Senator Susan Collins and I introduced legislation to reauthorize programs that will train the next generation of health care providers who care for older Americans. I urge all my colleagues to pass this bipartisan bill.

As an avid hiker, I’ve seen how the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and other partners work to protect our national trails. That’s why I introduced a bill to strengthen these public-private efforts and preserve these lands for future generations.

I’m thrilled Hitachi Energy is expanding its footprint in Virginia by investing $457 million to build a state-of-the-art power transformer facility in South Boston—creating more than 800 jobs and boosting the region’s economy. I'll keep working to boost manufacturing in VA.

Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill included massive SNAP cuts that will rip nutrition assistance away from millions of people across the country, including tens of thousands in Virginia, and potentially force your local grocery store to close.