Yesterday was #NationalCoffeeDay, but what do they say? It's better latte than never? Hawaii is the country's largest coffee-producing state, which gives us some grounds to celebrate big! Thank you to all the individuals in Hawaii whose hard work keeps our country caffeinated!

Democrats simply want to ensure Americans can afford health care next year, and Republicans are calling us the bad guys in this scenario??

Worldwide, public health leaders are pushing back against this regime’s false statements linking Tylenol to autism. Trump can’t even pronounce the word “acetaminophen”, yet he thinks he’s more qualified than global experts and decades of research to dictate medical care?

Removing signs in National Parks telling stories of slavery, climate change, Japanese American detention, and conflicts with Native Americans doesn’t make America great…     It just proves how afraid Trump is of the truth.

Buying a house is unattainable. Finding a job is impossible. And the cost of groceries is becoming budget-crushing.   In just 9 months, Trump has squashed the opportunity for anyone but millionaires to live out the American dream.

In January, Trump issued an executive order “restoring freedom of speech.” Since then, he has: ✅Arrested student protesters ✅Canceled late-night talk shows that criticized him ✅Called critical news coverage of him "illegal" ...all for exercising their freedom of speech.

First stop: Zippy's! After a long month back in DC, it's so good to be home!

The power is with the people. Kimmel's show returning to air proves that. This administration can try to silence and suppress the voices of its opponents, but your actions make the difference. Keep it up, America. apnews.com/article/jimm...

We have 7 days to find a solution to stop a government shutdown, and Trump has yet to solidify a time to sit down and talk to Democrats. Democrats are trying to find a solution while Trump is busy rambling on Truth Social. If the government shuts down, it is 100% his fault.

This regime is weakening our nation's best tools for keeping Americans safe and healthy.   Food assistance, health insurance, and now vaccines…   Undermining the legitimacy of vaccines will cause irreparable harm to our country's health, and Americans will die because of it.

Republicans have taken full control of our federal budget with ZERO respect for bipartisanship or Democratic opinion. Now, they want Democrats to roll over and vote for a bill that will only add to the terrors brought on by their Big Ugly Bill, without even sitting down with us. I don't think so.

I joined my colleagues in designating this week as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week! Every day, community school coordinators across the country play a crucial role in making sure our students can succeed. It's time we recognize their work www.hirono.senate.gov/news/press-r...

I held a higher ed spotlight forum to highlight how this regime is making it next to impossible for working and middle-class students to get ahead. You should ask yourself: Why is this administration closing the door to opportunity on our students, and who is it actually working for?

Everything this administration is doing is to transform the government into a source of unchecked power for Donald Trump to strongarm his enemies. That's not democracy, that's autocracy.

Trump cut cancer funding, & is now ramping up the release of dangerous pollutants, KNOWING that it increases the risk of cancer. Cutting cancer funding & increasing cancer risks. That's Trump's agenda. He's lying through his teeth when he says he's making America healthy again.

This week kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month! This month and every month, may we celebrate the countless contributions Hispanic communities have made to our culture and country!

Trump just confirmed what we all already knew. He “couldn’t care less” about uniting Americans. He knows he's stronger when we are divided, so he's capitalizing on political opposition & hate to distract you from realizing what you should really oppose – his policies.

This regime clearly wants to abuse its power and begin policing speech throughout our country. Let today, Constitution Day, be a reminder that our Constitution affirms it is our fundamental right as Americans to speak freely, even if those in power don’t like what we’re saying.

Last week, I met with NHOA to discuss how we can continue to advocate for Hawaii's businesses and the communities they serve. These are not normal times. We all need to make sure we are doing everything we can to support local communities.

That ‘huge premium shock’ means a 75% price increase, costing Americans $700 MORE a year to get essential health care. Trump's policies are already causing costs to skyrocket; we can't add another expense for Americans to worry about. We must protect & extend the ACA credits.

With two weeks to prevent a shutdown, Republicans are refusing to negotiate with Democrats to find a bipartisan solution that will keep the government funded. They’d rather shut down the government than even attempt to find a bipartisan solution.

To put it simply, this regime is doing everything it can to make it more difficult for working and middle-class families to get ahead.   Today, I'm hosting a higher ed spotlight forum to look at how they are closing the door to opportunity for students.   Tune in: youtube.com/live/nbJIKR0...

Senate Republicans had the opportunity to give the American people the overdue truth they deserve & release the Epstein files. They voted NO. I’m beyond disturbed & confused as to why my colleagues continue to cover up & protect the history of a convicted child sex-trafficker.

This September is the first official Hawaiian History Month!  As we celebrate the rich history of our beautiful state, may we remember the many contributions of Native Hawaiians who have helped perpetuate Hawaiian culture, both in the past & today.

Strip millions of their health coverage ✔️ Make health insurance MORE expensive ✔️ Destroy vaccine recommendations ✔️ Undermine health care professionals ✔️ Republicans are checking all the boxes to do everything BUT make America healthy again.

99% of Americans will have LESS income after taxes because of Trump’s tariffs and Republicans' Big Ugly Bill.    NINETY-NINE PERCENT.   The only thing the “party of fiscal responsibility” can take responsibility for is taking your money and giving it to billionaires.

24 years ago, our country experienced an unimaginable tragedy that took the lives of too many. Today, on 9/11, we remember the victims and honor those who continue to serve and protect our country.

From Denver to Utah, our country experienced two preventable & horrific public shootings today. We cannot continue to live alongside gun violence & accept that losing lives every day is normal. Thoughts & prayers are not enough. Congress must pass gun safety legislation now.

MAHA’s new report emphasizes “medical freedom” when it comes to vaccines & other medical decisions.    Ironic that this “medical freedom”  never seems to apply to women or anyone needing reproductive or abortion care... thehill.com/policy/healt...

Once again, Trump is ILLEGALLY trying to withhold billions in lifesaving foreign aid that Congress has already approved.  If it feels like you’re getting deja vu, it’s because you are - it’s the same abuse of power & disregard for the law we’ve seen his entire Presidency. apnews.com/article/trum...

Despite being a convicted felon himself, Trump apparently still doesn't know what a "real crime" is. Domestic violence is a very REAL & serious crime. I guess we shouldn’t expect better from someone who pardoned hundreds of people who assaulted cops on January 6th...

Trump and his team know they are breaking the law and hurting the American people. Do they care? Obviously not. If you still think they have any respect for our democracy, our law, or the lives of the American people, you're wrong.

Trump has officially declared war against an American city & is weaponizing the military to advance his political agenda. THIS is what authoritarianism looks like.   Make no mistake, the lawlessness of this regime is a threat to every single person in this country.

After calling the stories of Epstein survivors a “hoax”, Trump called on SCOTUS to reverse a ruling that found him liable for sexual abuse.    We should be listening to & believing women, regardless of what the misogynist in chief says.

Today RFK Jr. made it very clear he is not qualified to direct the public health of our country.   Nothing about America will ever be healthy again if we have conspiracy theorists & vaccine deniers leading our nation's top health organizations.

Keep this in mind at the end of September when Republicans try to blame Democrats for a government shutdown.    We are trying to work across the aisle to deliver for Americans while keeping the government funded - Republicans aren’t. www.cnn.com/2025/08/31/p...

It’s been 2 months since Republicans' Big Ugly Bill became law & the last 8 weeks have been a preview of what the next 3 years look like under Trump.  More expensive & more corrupt.  Billionaires get richer while daily life gets more expensive for working-class Americans.

Take it from over 1,000 health care professionals: RFK Jr. is a threat to your health, your family's health, and the health of our country.  Innocent people will die at the hands of his incompetence. He must resign. www.axios.com/2025/09/03/r...

As if ICE's extreme detainment goals haven't ripped apart enough families, now Trump is targeting parents simply trying to reunite with their children. The cruelty of this regime knows no bounds. apnews.com/article/immi...

ICYMI: last week, the White House announced it will pursue a pocket rescission of $4.9 billion in foreign aid. A “pocket rescission” is just another way to say the Trump regime is canceling $5 billion in funding that Congress approved. Why not call it what it is? Illegal.

For a regime that boasts about putting "Workers First," they seem more focused on busting unions & stripping workers of their protections than they do about strengthening the pay or benefits for our workforce.

From ripping 15 million Americans of their health insurance & purging the CDC of top health professionals, to slashing pediatric brain cancer research funding, the MAHA regime is destroying every aspect of health care in our country. It makes me sick. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...

We're back in session today, so here's everything Republicans hoped you'd forget over recess: -They voted to RAISE your energy bills -They slashed essential programs to hand out tax breaks to billionaires -Trump is in the Epstein files Oh & tariffs are why prices are soaring...

Republicans like to say the Big Ugly Bill protects SNAP & Medicaid. If those programs were “protected”, millions of Americans wouldn’t be at risk of losing food assistance & health care. The only thing they voted to protect is the cash in billionaires’ wallets.

So far, this regime has: -Forced 148,000+ federal workers out of their jobs -Slashed union protections -Gutted safety regulations for workers So much for being "workers first"...

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander women still face far too much discrimination in society and the workplace. Today, on NHPI Women's Equal Pay Day, we must recommit to ending wage disparities & improving worker protections to break these harmful economic patterns in our country.

Billionaires in our country are currently paying LESS in taxes than everyday working-class Americans who live paycheck to paycheck.   Thanks to Republicans, families are struggling while the top 1% get richer...how is that fair? www.cbsnews.com/news/income-...

My heart goes out to the victims at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis and all those impacted by this horrific crime. Children should not have to live in fear. We need gun safety reform NOW.

DOGE's irresponsible & reckless actions have put the personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans at risk, leaving them vulnerable to identity theft – or worse. The only thing DOGE has been “efficient” at is compromising the integrity of our government. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/u...

Trump is so bad at his job that grocery prices are higher than during a global pandemic, when people couldn’t even get toilet paper.    When are we going to get to experience this “party of fiscal responsibility” Republicans keep talking about?