My statement on U.S. military action in Iran:

This is about revenge. Not fraud. Minnesota fought this regime's intention to interfere in our elections. So now, Trump — the convicted fraudster — is ILLEGALLY using the health of Minnesotans as leverage to push his unjustified lies that immigrants commit massive fraud.

April may be National Native Plant Month — but it's never too early to celebrate Hawaii's native species! It was great to join Kaimuki Middle School's "Kipuka Garden Champions" in planting a kou tree to highlight the importance of protecting and fostering native plant projects!

Republicans' SAVE Act would require documents like a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. A standard driver's license is not enough. But over 21 MILLION eligible voters don't have or can't afford those requirements. It's voter suppression in plain sight.

From dismantling ED to attacking DEI, our students and our country's future are suffering under Trump. While this regime tries to illegally eliminate programs for minority-serving institutions, I am fighting for a future where every student can succeed—no matter what. youtube.com/live/HtemTcX...

Leaders from all 6 branches of the military agree: if you meet the set standards, you should be able to serve our country. So why does Hegseth want to "assess" women's ability to meet the standard to serve in combat? Because he prioritizes bigotry over our national security.

I found the waste, fraud, and abuse Republicans are always talking about. It's coming straight out of the White House.

Tonight, Trump spewed lies to distract from the chaos, cruelty and corruption that have defined his second term. But the facts are clear: prices are up, our democracy is under threat and this regime’s only focus is keeping power while enriching Trump and his billionaire buddies.

During his State of the Union Address, will Trump lie about rising costs, tariffs, the pain he is causing Americans, ICE, and the corruption of this regime? 100% yes. Will I be in attendance to listen to his BS? Absolutely not.

Today marks four years since Putin's illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine.   We must continue to stand with Ukraine as they fight for freedom and defend democracy.

Confirmed: Trump's tariffs are illegal. Confirmed: Trump's tariffs have cost Hawaii households $1700 this year. Confirmed: Trump owes the people of Hawaii a refund. Immediately.

DHS just admitted that they can’t get the facts straight...again. They aren’t going after the “worst of the worst” it’s all smoke and mirrors to justify their inhumane deportation agenda.

9-year-old Maria was detained on her way to Disney World and has remained in detention for months.   “…I have been 113 days in detention I miss my friends and I feel they are going to forget me.”   This is what this Trump and Republicans are allowing to happen.

Republicans are desperate to make you believe immigrants commit massive fraud. The reality? 95% of government benefit fraud is committed by U.S. citizens. And all while a convicted fraudster sits in our White House...

Not only did I get to celebrate Lunar New Year, but I got to celebrate Kaimuki High School's grand opening of their Bulldog 'Ohana Community Center' — a hub dedicated to philanthropy, education, and bettering our communities. A great way to kick off the year of the horse!

Trump's tariffs were never meant to help the American people. And today, the Supreme Court affirmed what we've known all along. Trump's tariffs are not only reckless, they are illegal.

The incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII was a grave injustice fueled by fear and racism. On this Day of Remembrance, we honor those who endured it and recommit to protecting the rights and dignity of every person in our country.

$4 BILLION for Trump. Higher health care, electricity, grocery, and rent bills for you. www.newyorker.com/news/a-repor...

Republicans worked so hard to secure tax breaks for their billionaire buddies, and now they are nickel-and-diming veterans just trying to get by. This is as unpatriotic as it gets.

Democrats are fighting the affordability crisis happening in our country. All while Republicans do nothing to make things more affordable and Trump calls the rising costs of groceries, rent, or health care a hoax...

I visited Lin’s in Kakaako to hear how they’re weathering Trump’s tariffs and taste their famous li hing mui. There is nothing sweet about how Trump's tariffs are impacting our businesses, but there sure is about Lin's snacks!

Reverend Jesse Jackson imagined a country where people of all races, classes, and backgrounds could come together to fight for true justice. He reminded us that every voice matters in the work of building a more free and just society. My aloha goes to his family and loved ones.

新年快乐! 새해 복 많이 받으세요! Chúc mừng Năm Mới! To everyone celebrating in Hawaii and across the world — Happy Lunar New Year! May #TheYearofTheHorse bring you prosperity, abundance, and good fortune.

From trying to jail sitting members of Congress who said U.S. troops must follow the law by refusing illegal orders... to killing Americans for protesting... and now trying to prevent MILLIONS of Americans from voting... For Trump, this has always been about control and power.

She walked away with silver for snowboarding, but I'd give her the gold for using her voice for good. Not only did my friend Chloe Kim represent us well on the snow, but she spoke up for unity, compassion, and inclusion at this year's Olympics. You’ve made us very proud, Chloe!

As this regime touts its cruel immigration enforcement tactics, this is what Trump and Republicans think is making America great.

Today I voted NO to more funding for ICE. Democrats demanded common-sense guardrails on ICE and CBP. But Republicans would rather shut down DHS than do anything to rein in the lawlessness and chaos of this regime. No guardrails, no funding.

Detaining children, killing citizens, and creating violent chaos – Americans have made it clear they’ve had enough of ICE and CBP’s recklessness in our communities.  Enough is enough. But what will it take for it to be enough for Republicans?

ICE is not focused on the "worst of the worst." We have the data to prove it. But this regime will do anything to justify deploying masked ICE agents into our cities so they can continue massive sweeps of our communities just to meet their cruel immigration quotas.

Children belong in schools, at playgrounds, with their friends and family—not in these detention centers. It’s long past time to rein in DHS’s cruelty and chaos. www.propublica.org/article/ice-...

Our students deserve to learn in safe, healthy, and modern environments. The Rebuild America’s Schools Act would secure $130 BILLION to improve public school infrastructure, ensuring our facilities are safe, sustainable, and offer positive learning environments for all students.

Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. The American people rejected the right's divisiveness and prejudice then, and if democracy holds, they know they'll lose again in 2026. So now this regime is attacking the bedrock of our democracy: free and fair elections.

Republicans want to talk about waste, fraud, and abuse? Let's start with the Trump regime.

Republicans decided that funding ICE and giving tax breaks to billionaires was more important than making health care affordable. So now, MILLIONS may be forced to go without care, leaving our communities at risk as the (already crushing) price of health care skyrockets.

Trump's hateful and racist rhetoric is inescapable. It’s so normalized that our kids are attacking their own teammates, and the nation is divided on a halftime show focused on love and togetherness. We are a nation of diverse people. Why can’t the right accept that?

Trump wants to use funding that would make your life better as leverage to indulge his never-ending need to stroke his own ego. If you needed anymore proof that Trump won't do anything to help Americans if it doesn't benefit him or his pocketbook, here it is: www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i is one of Hawaii's official languages, but past teaching bans and misguided policies nearly led to its extinction. Through perseverance, Hawaii's communities have revitalized the language, but we must continue working to preserve and protect it. E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

This administration's single-minded obsession with deportation is endangering children and breaking up families. Americans have made it clear they've had enough of this regime's chaos. We must change course. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

Dragging people out of their cars. Arresting people without judicial warrants. Killing American citizens in the street. DHS's violent chaos cannot continue. We need to put common sense guardrails on them NOW.

This regime's lies will never be able to cover up what we can see with our own eyes. DHS and ICE are out of control.

Emphasis on the BS. Pete Hegseth’s attacks on women in combat roles are a pathetic and misogynistic distraction that makes us less safe. Real leaders focus on readiness and retention, not culture-war stunts.

Black history is American history. As this regime attempts to whitewash our nation's past, I'm proud to stand on the right side of history, one that celebrates diversity and recognizes the immeasurable contributions of Black Americans. Happy Black History Month!

January 6th rioters attacked hundreds of Capitol police, and their "repercussions" were celebratory pardons from Trump. Alex Pretti's "attack" was recording an ICE agent on his phone, and his repercussion was being shot. This regime's hypocrisy is beyond dangerous; it's lethal.

Trump thinks he can decide how our elections are run. WRONG. Bondi thinks she can use Americans as pawns to interfere with free and fair elections. WRONG. Trump thinks of states as just agents for the federal government. WRONG. Everything this regime does and thinks is just wrong, wrong, wrong.

Last year, this regime eased crypto-crime enforcement. And now, a recent investigation reveals that a top DOJ official held over $150,000 in cryptocurrency when he made the decision. This regime may let corruption and conflict of interest fly, but I don't.

I just voted NO to funding DHS. With ICE and CBP sowing chaos and fear in our communities—shooting Americans in broad daylight—it's past time to put an end to their lawlessness.

This regime has done more to defend DHS agents who killed two Americans in broad daylight than it has to ensure you can afford to put food on the table or see a doctor.   It's disgusting.

AKA keeping Americans healthy is "not really" a concern for this regime.

Whether it's about tariffs or this regime's corruption, Trump does nothing but lie. And now, as Americans are being killed in broad daylight, the lies are more brazen than ever. His lies can't cover up what we can see with our own eyes: DHS is wreaking havoc on our cities.

It’s only been a year of Trump, and already under his regime, two Americans have been killed by federal agents in broad daylight, millions of Americans can no longer afford health care, and the cost of energy, groceries, and housing is straining families. America deserves better.