The vast majority of people want to see this ban passed — and I'm one of them. Let's get this done.⁩

This week, a bill to stop Trump from launching strikes against Venezuela fell 2 votes short in the House. Last month, our similar effort in the Senate came up 2 votes short. 4 more Republicans. That's all we need to stop this administration from potentially dragging America into war.

Mayor Todd Gloria is a fighter and a great champion for the residents of the City of San Diego. I'm pleased to work with him on issues that really matter to our neighbors in Southern California.

Another sycophant. Another guardrail taken down. The FCC no longer makes even a pretense of independence. They exist to do the president’s bidding, even when it involves censorship. www.axios.com/2025/12/17/b...

The admin has created a crisis at USFWS — jeopardizing our ability to protect endangered species across our nation. As the top Dem on the Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee, I’m urging immediate action to address this dire staffing shortfall for the sake of our public lands and wildlife.

These brave Californians testified on Capitol Hill and shared their stories about the abuse they experienced at the hands of federal immigration officials. That took courage. To stop these abuses, it will take action.

POV: You put Donald Trump’s personal lawyers in charge of vetting the #EpsteinFiles.⁩

Pam Bondi should come before the Judiciary Committee, under oath, and explain this willful violation of the law. The Trump Justice Department has had months to keep their promise to release all of the Epstein Files. Epstein's survivors and the American people need answers now.

This week members in both House and Senate denigrated the entire Muslim faith in words I will not repeat.

Health care decisions should be made by families and their doctors — not by the federal government trying to tell people what’s best for them. 🧵

The Epstein Files Transparency Act is clear: while protecting survivors, ALL of these records are required to be released today. Not just some. The Trump administration can't move the goalposts. They're cemented in law. thehill.com/policy/natio...

Trump's 18-minute-long rant from the White House was riddled with lies. I'm breaking down the 18 worst lies — on everything from his Big Ugly Bill to his bogus inflation claims. youtu.be/T7Z24OhKETY

Nice try, Mr. President. Yell as you might, try and deny — but no one believes you. Your big ugly bill eliminated tax credits for health care and drove up prices. If you weren’t so focused on building ballrooms and cared about average families, you could have done something about it.

Republicans just blocked my attempt to force the release of the video of the 'second strike' that killed shipwrecked survivors on September 2nd. This is their latest move to provide cover for this administration as it drags us closer to war with Venezuela.

Nearly 40 critical water infrastructure projects in red and blue states are urgently awaiting approval of their loan applications. The EPA must deliver this vital financial assistance now. This admin claims to be all about efficiency, but the constant delays risk killing these important projects.

I’m about to force the Senate to consider my bill to require the release of the “second strike” video to the public. The American people deserve to see it. x.com/i/broadcasts...

BREAKING: The Energy Dept's watchdog just agreed to open an investigation into Russ Vought and Secretary Wright’s cancelling of energy grants at my, @padilla.senate.gov and @lofgren.house.gov urging. Trump's targeting of blue states is unlawful and deserves rigorous oversight.

Donald Trump keeps calling affordability a ‘hoax’. He may not care about the rising costs of food, housing, energy, and health care, but the American people do. It’s no hoax when you can’t pay your bills.

Donald Trump's top advisor just undermined him by telling the truth on everything from the Epstein Files to the military buildup near Venezuela. I'm breaking down the biggest revelations from Vanity Fair. youtu.be/Q-KlRb1Iy14

This week, I will force consideration of legislation that would require the September 2 video of the attack on shipwrecked survivors to be released to the public. (More…)

Last week, I spoke at an annual vigil in honor of victims and survivors of gun violence. Mere days later, families both near and far were shattered again by the acts of violence that have sadly become too routine despite their horror and senselessness.

Jewish Senate Democrats Statement on Deadly Attack on Sydney’s Jewish Community on First Night of Hanukkah

Utterly shocked & heartbroken this morning by the news of Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths. Rob left an indelible mark on Hollywood—creating some of the most beloved characters, shows, and films of all time. And with his wife Michele, they championed democracy, humanity, and a better world for all.

I spoke with three Californians — U.S. citizens —who described the abuse and mistreatment they endured after being wrongfully detained by ICE. Here are their stories. youtu.be/T8Rwsj-1BPQ?...

The housing crisis comes down to this: Not enough homes and the ones we have are too expensive. My Housing BOOM Act would expand federal tax credits to help kickstart the next housing boom in America, and help Californians get housing they can afford.

I’m praying for all of the victims, their families, and the entire Brown University community as it grieves this horrific act of gun violence. How many more tragedies, more lives lost, more grieving families, before we act? We can and we must end our gun violence epidemic.

We who grew up in the postwar era in the 20th century came to believe that democracy and freedom were inevitable. We were wrong. If we are to preserve our experiment in self-governance, we have to bend that arc of justice ourselves.

The administration can try to justify the continuing military escalation in the Caribbean and repeated illegal strikes with any excuse they want. But as I told @elexmichaelson.bsky.social, Americans know what it's really about: regime change. And they want no part of another war.

Happy birthday to my wonderful wife, Eve! Our life together has been a wonderful adventure and you are just as beautiful as on the day I met you.

Trump's new National Security Strategy is many things, including a gift to Russia. One thing it's not: good for America. youtu.be/LmrMp_DHrBE?...

Trump is seeking to preempt state laws that are establishing meaningful safeguards around AI and replace them with…nothing. There’s a reason both parties have spoken out against this proposal – it prevents states from protecting consumers and workers, while ensuring the future of innovation.

Well, there you have it. Republicans knew their big funding bill — taking away billions from health care and giving it out in tax cuts for corporations — would spike health care costs for millions of Americans. Now that we see premiums doubling, they refuse to do anything about it.

Republicans have a choice today: They can vote to extend health care for millions of Americans. Or they can choose to raise health care costs on millions of Americans. It’s really that simple.

The Trump administration keeps threatening to interfere with the full release of the Epstein Files. To ensure there is no tampering with the files ahead of their legally-required release, we need an independent audit of who at the Justice Department had access. And when.

Trump's Big Ugly Bill gave DHS $170 billion to ramp up its mass deportations. That's at least $116 million A DAY to burn. So what does Kristi Noem do with that kind of money? Buy a private fleet of deportation jets, of course.

This week marks one year since I was sworn into the U.S. Senate. Today, I'll be delivering my "maiden speech" on the Senate floor to reflect on what a year it has been. Tune in here at noon PT / 3 pm ET youtube.com/live/ku0-Ypt...

Today marks the one year anniversary of my swearing in to the U.S. Senate, and I’m proud to have delivered for Californians and fought back against the administration when it was necessary. Californians deserve a life they can afford, and the freedom to thrive.

Pete Hegseth has been proudly posting videos of deadly boat strikes for months. If he's so confident that the killing of two shipwrecked survivors on September 2 was legal, then he should stop stalling and release the full video. thehill.com/policy/defen...

First, it was members of his Cabinet, then members of Bill Pulte's family and now the President himself. The breathtaking hypocrisy of this adminstration's weapon-of-choice shows the real basis for these investigations: political retribution. www.propublica.org/article/trum...

Andy, we have gone through this in our family. Thank you for speaking so eloquently for millions of Americans. We are with you.

This week, Senate Dems will force a vote on our plan to avert massive increases to health care costs that will begin on January 1st. This is the last chance for Republicans in Congress to help stop these devastating price hikes. Will they stand with us? Or just keep calling affordability a “hoax”?

Making housing more affordable and accessible takes stronger leaders at all levels of government. Proud to join Mayor Barbara Lee and @replsimon.bsky.social to celebrate the great work being done in Oakland and reflect on how we can kickstart the next housing boom in America.⁩

We need real solutions and bold investments to address the housing affordability crisis in America. With the support of @DanielLurie and other great leaders, I introduced the Housing Boom Act to help spark a new housing boom across the country.

The killing of shipwrecked survivors at sea is a textbook violation of the laws of war. If Hegseth is so proud of the killing of these survivors, the Pentagon should release the full video, just like they have with other boat strikes. The American people deserve full transparency & accountability.

What do these 3 people have in common? They have all been found to have been illegally appointed by the Trump Administration to positions leading U.S. Attorney’s Offices around the country. We need real public servants in these jobs, lawful public servants, who are committed to the rule of law.

The proposed merger between two of Hollywood's biggest players will have seismic impacts on the industry and the thousands upon thousands of workers that it supports across Los Angeles and California.

Today, we lost a giant of American architecture with the passing of Frank Gehry, whose iconic designs personified the creativity and dynamism of Los Angeles and California. May his memory be a blessing, and may his family, friends, and all he inspired take comfort in the lasting legacy of his work.

Did you know that this year's #NationalChristmasTree is decorated with ornaments designed by California's own Palisades Charter Elementary? Talented students from Palisades and across the nation are helping to truly make the season bright.

Far too many Americans are struggling to make rent or find a home they can afford. Why? Many reasons, but one above all: there are simply not enough homes. I'm introducing landmark legislation to spur America's next housing boom and make homes more affordable. youtu.be/kAVziUsENbE?...