Bill Pulte is violating the law to bring baseless criminal charges against Trump’s political critics. Pulte must be held accountable. The rule of law must stand.

Donald Trump promised to lower costs. He lied. From his tariffs to raising health care costs for millions, Trump is making life unaffordable. In Trump’s America, the only people who benefit are billionaires. Watch more from @elexmichaelson.bsky.social

After spending the last 7 weeks on vacation, House Republicans returned to work by voting to raise health care costs for tens of millions of Americans. After taking total control of the government, MAGAs have made their priorities clear- protect pedophiles and raise costs on hardworking families.

Mike Johnson and Donald Trump were denying SNAP benefits and creating air traffic delays to try to “ratchet up the pain” for their political benefit. It’s a shame that Mike Johnson cares more about protecting pedophiles than lowering costs or feeding hungry kids.

Release the Epstein Files immediately.

Our coastlines are not only a massive economic driver, they’re part of our identity as Californians. That’s why as a State Senator, I fought to end offshore drilling off our coastline after the ‘21 HB oil spill. In Congress, I’ll keep standing up to Trump’s reckless attempts to open up drilling.

Happy Veterans Day! Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage and dedication. I was grateful to host a roundtable last week with OC veterans to hear their concerns and discuss what we can do to better meet the needs of our veteran community.

To reiterate: aiming a firearm at a non-violent bystander who is not resisting arrest or posing any threat is an illegal use of force and possibly a crime. This ICE agent should be investigated for misconduct. No one is above the law.

A “promise of a vote” is a promise that health care will become unaffordable for millions of Americans. This is capitulation, not a deal.

Trump is using hungry kids as a political tool. Even after the courts ruled that SNAP benefits need to be paid, he’s STILL trying to withhold this crucial food aid. Disgusting

1. Trump withholds SNAP benefits, putting 42M people at risk of hunger. 2. Courts rule that Trump has to pay SNAP benefits. 3. Trump appeals ruling to Supreme Court. Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules, how evil do you have to be to want to make people go hungry???

Thousands of travelers were left stranded today because Republicans refuse to end this shutdown. With the holidays approaching, families shouldn’t have to worry about canceled flights and missed reunions. It’s time to put the American people first and get back to work.

42 million Americans are counting on this to put food on the table in the coming weeks. We must keep fighting to guarantee these funds are distributed and families receive the benefits they are owed.

I stopped by OCC’s food bank to hear how the lapse in funding for SNAP will affect OC students and families. Across the country, families are having to choose between putting food on the table and affording health care because of the Trump administration. I’ll keep fighting to protect OC families.

Republicans – end your vacations. Get back to work. Families across the nation are counting on us to protect their benefits and end this shutdown.

What an amazing World Series! Congrats to the Dodgers for winning back to back titles and serious props to the Blue Jays for a legendary effort. This series reminded us of what makes baseball— and America— great. Diversity, grit, and coming together during times of adversity.

As open enrollment begins today, families across the OC are going to see their premiums rise exponentially, all because Republicans wanted to give tax breaks to billionaires and take health care away from our most vulnerable.  Because of their greed, everyone suffers.

Happy Halloween!  Because of Trump’s economic policies, the cost of candy has risen by up to 33%.  On the other hand, the Trump family is illegally accepting billions in bribes.  In this administration, all the treats go to them and all the tricks are played on us.

Three months ago, the DHS failed to answer my questions about ICE agent misconduct. Now, I’m leading 21 members of Congress in a letter to DHS Sec. Kristi Noem demanding oversight and accountability. No one is above the law, and that includes ICE agents.

Katherine is the primary caregiver for her autistic, nonverbal daughter.  Republican cuts to health care will prevent her daughter from accessing the care she needs and force Katherine to choose between putting food on the table or paying medical bills. We must keep fighting to protect Medicaid.

Starting Nov. 1, families across OC will start to go hungry because Republicans are holding their SNAP benefits hostage.  Using hunger as a political weapon is unacceptable. It’s time for Republicans to end their vacations, get back to work, and protect the benefits families rely on to survive.

Happy National Immigrants Day! As the son of Korean immigrants, I know firsthand that immigrants make America great. Today and everyday, let us keep working to build a future where we celebrate the diversity that makes our nation so special.

Trump's plan to open oil and gas drilling across California’s coasts is not only illegal, but will jeopardize our environment and California's multi-billion dollar coastal economy. California’s coasts are not for sale. I’ll keep fighting to protect our shores.

Today marks 7 years since the Tree of Life mass shooting, when 11 worshippers were murdered at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. As we honor their memory, let us keep working toward a future free of hate and antisemitism.

No matter how much they try to gaslight us and defund scientific research in this country the evidence is clear: Vaccines save lives. I got my flu and COVID shots this fall, and I hope you’ll do the same.

FBI and DEA Agents aren’t able to prosecute human trafficking and drug trafficking cases because Trump has them arresting people at Home Depot and car washes.  This is unacceptable and does nothing to keep us safe. I sent a letter demanding answers on this shift in personnel.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Find a single House Republican who will show up to work to reopen the government.

Rocio is an IBD patient who receives coverage through the Affordable Care Act, locally known as Covered California Because of Republican cuts to these services, she could lose access to the lifesaving care she needs.  We must protect affordable health care. People like Rocio depend on it.

Even Ronald Reagan knew Trump’s tariffs would be an absolute disaster.

From fighting for affordable health care to working to lower energy prices, I am laser-focused on delivering for Orange County. Read the full article here: www.ocregister.com/2025/10/21/r...

Trump’s disastrous higher ed policies are failing students and workers. I hosted a roundtable with UCI grad students, researchers, faculty, and labor leaders to hear how they’re being impacted by this administration and share what we can do to fight back.

Millions of federal employees are not being paid right now because of Donald Trump’s shutdown. Meanwhile, Trump is once again trying to rip off taxpayers to enrich himself and his grifter family. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...

Donald Trump is taking away resources for prosecutions of human trafficking, drug trafficking, and arms trafficking in order to separate families and target nonviolent immigrants and day laborers. This does nothing to make our nation safer and is entirely un-American.

I met with Kristina, a constituent of mine who is already hurting because of Republican cuts to health care. Because of these cuts, the costs for her lifesaving prescriptions and treatments have tripled. I’m fighting for affordable health care because these high prices are unacceptable.

In the past 16 weeks, Republicans have only bothered to show up to work for 20 days. We were elected to serve the people. Republicans need to end their vacations and get back to work.

At the same time millions of Americans are losing their healthcare and Trump is illegally canceling cancer research funding, Kristi Noem just bought two private jets for her personal use. The corruption from this administration is astounding. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...

Republican cuts to Medicaid are already hurting families. Covered California notices are going out now with increases of 50-200% due to the cuts to ACA subsidies. We must keep fighting for affordable health care.

Wishing you and your family a joyous and blessed Diwali filled with laughter and love!

Apparently, crime is legal now! All you need to do is kiss up to Donald Trump.

While Republicans lounge on vacation, food banks are closing and families are going to go hungry. Mike Johnson must bring back the House and work to reopen the government. laist.com/news/calfres...

Donald Trump is asserting the powers of a king. Our democracy is at stake. We must fight back against this lawlessness.

Republicans’ health care scheme won’t just strip health care from 15 million Americans, it will also lower the standard of care for everyone else.     Speaker Johnson — you created this crisis. It’s time to bring the House back and work to protect health care. Lives depend on it.

For the Epstein-th time, Oversight Dems are demanding no pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Release the files!

Earlier this month, the Trump admin illegally cut $1.2 billion for a Hydrogen Hub in Irvine, in what can only be described as a shameless attempt to weaponize the gov shutdown to sabotage the clean energy industry. I’m proud to lead my CA colleagues in demanding that this funding is restored.

As Hispanic Heritage Month ends, I want to honor Save Our Youth, an organization that’s spent 30+ years serving Orange County—providing a safe, welcoming space where teens can grow, learn, and build brighter futures. Thank you for all you do to make our community a better place.

I landed in DC yesterday, ready to work to reopen the government, but it seems Republicans are more focused on playing a blame game — and breaking the law in the process. Republicans — it’s time to get serious. Come back to work.

Republicans want to steal health care from 15 million Americans and raise costs for millions more. This affects all of us. Whether you rely on Medi-Cal or have private insurance, this will cause your premiums to skyrocket. I’ll keep fighting to make health care affordable for everyone.

Spoke with @congressmin.bsky.social on how the Republican shutdown is affecting airports and air traffic controllers across the country.

For generations, Indigenous peoples have faced injustices, yet their cultures and communities stand resilient.  On Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor that enduring spirit, recognizing the wisdom, leadership, and contributions of Indigenous peoples to our country.

After two years of horrific conflict, I’m deeply grateful to hear the remaining hostages are being returned to their loved ones, and hope this will help build an enduring peace for both Israelis and Palestinians in the region.