Trump’s attempts to politicize the Fed were always wrong and self-dealing. Today’s rate cut is an example of why it’s important for the Fed to make decisions that are economically responsible—not politically convenient.

If a government agency has put the privacy of millions of Americans at risk, it owes the people answers. That’s why we’re introducing a Resolution of Inquiry to get to the bottom of the mess DOGE has made at SSA.

1/ While 24 years have passed since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the memories of that day, and the ones that followed, have not diminished. May we always hold close the memories of all those who lost their lives 24 years ago today.

Political violence is a cancer on our society and has absolutely no place in America or our political system. My thoughts are with Charlie Kirk and his family, and I hope that everyone on the Utah Valley campus is safe.

States should not have to protect themselves from conspiracy theories. I'm grateful to @massgovernor.bsky.social for putting the safety of the people of Massachusetts over politics. RFK Jr.'s pseudoscience has no place at the top of what should be the world's model health system.

Survivors and the American people deserve the full truth. But last night’s heavily redacted files—97% of which we’ve seen before—fall well short. That is why I signed the discharge petition to force a House vote on legislation to release the Epstein files. clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...

The President's assault on science will have lasting repercussions for our nation. Freezing $1.4 billion in NIH grants only serves to harm America's innovative edge, while China and other global competitors are doubling their efforts on scientific research. www.masslive.com/politics/202...

President Trump is unleashing an economic assault. With his illegal firing of Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa Cook, he is threatening the financial security of every American. Politicizing the central bank threatens more inflation, higher rates, unstable retirement accounts, and more uncertainty.

Social Security is a promise America made that no senior would be left to face old age alone. That promise for 90 years has been expanded so that none of the nation’s most vulnerable is left behind. Republicans want to break that promise. But Democrats will ensure we keep it.

90 years ago, from the dais of the Ways and Means Committee to the stroke of FDR’s pen, the promise of Social Security was born. Since then, it has protected seniors after a lifetime of work, given families a source of stability in their darkest hours, and offered peace of mind to millions.

1/ Free and fair elections are the bedrock of our democratic system, providing an equal voice for every American, no matter their race, gender, or zip code.

Texas Democrats are standing up to an unconscionable attack on the bedrock of our democratic system: free and fair elections. My full statement on the gerrymandered congressional map proposed by the Texas State Legislature ⤵️

First the Fed, now the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Trump would rather cook the books than clean up the mess he's made. But no amount of manipulation will hide what Americans are feeling: higher prices and a tough job market.

The American people didn’t ask for this. Hiring has stalled, prices are surging, and this administration is actively undermining the labor market Democrats rebuilt. This goes beyond failed Republican leadership, it's actively making life harder for people.

Treasury Secretary Bessent today said the quiet part out loud: Republicans’ ultimate goal is to privatize Social Security. And we know that there isn’t a backdoor they won’t try to make Wall Street’s dream a reality. My full statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...

60 years ago today, Medicare and Medicaid became law. Since then, these programs have made health care a reality for hundreds of millions, helping people live with dignity, security, and hope. Democrats have never stopped fighting to keep this promise – and we never will.

15 million people kicked off their health care. Trillions added to the national debt. Republicans are playing a dangerous game and putting your future on the line.

The final verdict of the cost of Republicans’ harmful bill? $3.4 TRILLION and millions kicked from their health care. The American people do not deserve this cruelty. www.politico.com/news/2025/07...

Republicans are betting on billionaires and gambling with America’s future. Ways and Means is heading west this week.

When Democrats got to work and expanded health care, a record number of Americans enrolled in plans and saw their costs go down. Republicans are reversing our progress, and now, Americans in the ACA marketplace could see 75% increases in their premiums. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Republicans did nothing but break promises in their ugly law: ❌ No tax on tips? Still taxed, only temporary and limited deductions. ❌ No tax on overtime? Still taxed, only partial and temporary deductions. ❌ No tax on Social Security? Not even close. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...

More hospitalizations + fewer doctors = unnecessary lives put at risk due to Republicans’ cuts. Billionaire tax breaks shouldn’t be funded on the backs of working people and their health care. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Social Security is a lifeline for tens of millions. Using it for misleading political messaging is reckless and undermines the trust the agency has built with the American people for nearly 90 years. @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social is correcting the record ⬇️ www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-socia...

5 years ago today, we lost one of the greats. John Lewis dedicated his life fighting to make America a better and more just place, showing us how kindness and forgiveness are what truly make a person strong and great. We miss him every day.

There’s more to policy than what makes headlines, and that’s why @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social is breaking down the Ways and the Means of how the sausage gets made in our new Substack. Follow along: waysmeanscmte.substack.com?r=61mqcp&utm...

The Republican tax bill attacks hospitals in Massachusetts. It cuts off revenue, cuts jobs, and cuts lifesaving care for thousands. More on this with @ianpickus.bsky.social on @wamcradio.bsky.social: www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

Today's @wamcradio.bsky.social Congressional Corner with Rep. Richard Neal is now up! www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social has been holding the floor for over 8 hours because he—and every single Democrat—knows just how disastrous this bill is for the American people. No matter what happens today, Democrats and I won’t stop fighting for a brighter future for every American.

Dwight Evans has dedicated over 45 years of public service fighting for fairer and safer communities — carrying Philly’s spirit and resilience in everything he does. His advocacy and moral compass have made Congress, PA, and the nation stronger. Wishing my friend and his family all the best ahead.

Social Security and Medicare are essential commitments to the American people. The Trump Administration’s current assault on the Social Security Administration is not a glitch or a misstep — it’s a feature of the Republican playbook and is a backdoor benefit cut.

1/ Nothing is off the table for Republicans when it comes to delivering another tax cut for billionaires. ❌ 16 million Americans will lose their health care ❌ 17 million children will be denied the full value of the Republicans' Child Tax Credit ❌ $300B will be cut from SNAP

The rich right now in America do not need a tax cut. Republicans and I could agree on a lot more things if they agreed people making under $400,000 should get a tax relief, not those making over $400,000.

Americans are asking for lower costs. Instead, Republicans are using their spending bill to: 🔴 Close hospitals. 🔴 Defund food assistance. 🔴 Strip away health insurance. Working people need a break — not billionaires. Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:

1/ In less than 100 days, this administration has taken an economy that was the envy of the world & is threatening to plunge us into a recession. The Trump Tariff Tax is tanking the economy, erasing trillions of dollars in retirement savings & increasing costs for the average household by $3,800.

This weekend, I joined hundreds of my constituents in South Hadley who stood up and made their voices heard. They want this administration and Elon Musk to keep their hands off of Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans' benefits, and more. www.wwlp.com/news/local-n...

Trump’s half-baked approach to tariffs only drives our allies into the arms of our adversaries. There is no plan and no strategy, but he’s betting every American's savings on it.

Is this what "improving education outcomes" looks like? This administration continues to disregard Congress's Article I spending power, and this time at the expense of our students. All of this to pay for another tax cut for the wealthiest among us. www.masslive.com/westernmass/...

I know what it means to have that check show up every month without fail. I don't know what my family would have done if it weren't for Social Security survivor benefits. We cannot let up in the fight to protect Social Security.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva, a tireless advocate for working families & a champion for protecting our environment. More importantly, Raúl was a great man, one who loved his family & never forgot where he came from. My prayers are with his family & loved ones.

Republicans' Plan for Social Security: 🔴 Layoff SSA staff 🔴 Leave you on hold 🔴 Tell you Social Security isn't working 🔴 Take their "savings" to fund tax handouts to billionaires

A hard-earned benefit that you have contributed to over the course of a lifetime of work is not an entitlement and it's not a Ponzi scheme. I know that firsthand. Growing up, Social Security survivor benefits saved my family.

Growing up, I don't know what my family would have done if it weren't for Social Security survivor benefits. Social Security is an earned benefit, one that is delivered without fail every month. Not a dime should be cut from Social Security. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

This is what we knew all along. Supporting programs that provide millions of Americans, including children, women, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, with health care, or a tax cut for the wealthiest. The Republicans are choosing the latter. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

1/ This is the sign hanging on the door of the Springfield Vet Center after the VA cut thousands of employees in February. Now, the administration is cutting an additional 80,000 workers and threatening to terminate contracts with critical entities like the National Center for PTSD.

After years of hard work and a lifetime of contributions, our seniors shouldn't have to worry about Republicans meddling with their Social Security. This is an attack on our nation's seniors - plain and simple.

Pursuing a trade war with our allies does nothing but raise prices & put jobs at risk. The outlook for economic growth has plummeted into the negative, consumer sentiment has plunged, & small businesses & farmers fear what’s to come. The silence from our Republican colleagues is deafening.

These cuts will affect every part of American life. Cutting Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that everyday Americans rely upon to justify giving billionaires tens of millions of dollars? Their response? A family of four will receive $1,700. Shameful. youtu.be/p6wLmYl545Q?...

1/ The Postal Service is essential to the fabric of our communities, delivering life-saving prescriptions, Social Security benefits, paychecks, tax returns, and ballots. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

More than 1.5 million Massachusetts residents rely on Medicaid, including more than 164,000 in MA-01. They are at risk of losing those benefits because Republicans want to give another tax cut to the top 2% www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is...

1/ The first Presidents' Day was celebrated in 1879 as a tribute to George Washington. Despite the overwhelming adoration he received, President Washington recognized the importance of setting a precedent to prevent the kind of tyranny he fought to subvert.