I had a great time chatting with our DC interns this morning. They asked thoughtful questions about public service, leadership, and what it’s really like to work in Congress. I always leave these conversations inspired by their curiosity and commitment to making a difference.

You can feel it. Working class Latinos are frustrated. Prices keep rising, ICE raids are ramping up, and people who once stayed quiet are beginning to question how they are being treated. The data finally shows what we’ve been hearing in our communities.

If you think tearing hardworking Latino families apart won’t backfire, think again. Our community doesn’t run — we fight back.

Chatted with Jessiah over at Pondering Politics today. We talked election results, government shutdown, and how dems should fight back. Watch the full episode out now! youtu.be/0U-ElaRSSGI

There has to be a solution from Republicans, or at least assurances I can believe in. Because right now, 24 million Americans are at risk of seeing their healthcare costs double overnight. That’s not something I’m willing to gamble with.

My Constituent Services team is hosting Mobile Office Hours at Yuma City Hall on Thursday, November 6th from 12 pm-3 pm. If you need assistance with the IRS, Social Security, the VA or any other federal agency, please stop by and say hello! RSVP link below: https://forms.office.com/g/mja31C3nSX

For Día de Los Muertos, @padilla.senate.gov and I each left a photo of a loved one at the other office’s ofrenda. Proud to bring a beautiful tradition to the U.S. Senate to remember and honor those who have gone before us.

Today is November 1st. Today, 24 million families woke up to outrageous health care costs. Today, Republicans leave them behind.

It’s absurd that AI companies are letting their chatbots run unchecked, exposing kids and teens to sexual abuse and encouraging self-harm. It must end now. I’m working across the aisle to pass the GUARD Act to hold Big Tech accountable and protect our kids.

You can now preview 2026 ACA insurance premiums on healthcare.gov. A family of four in Maricopa County paid $514 a month for their ACA plan in 2025. Next year, that same plan will cost $2,435. That kind of increase will be devastating for thousands of Arizona families.

I sat down with Steve, a husband and father of three from Gilbert, Arizona. He already pays $3,400 each month for health insurance through the ACA to make sure his family can get the care they need. Families like Steve’s shouldn’t have to face their health care costs rising even higher.

I'm willing to negotiate, but I refuse to let 24 million Americans see their health insurance premiums skyrocket.

This President is trying to conduct an illegal war with Venezuela and is murdering civilians. Watch the full video on my YouTube. Link below. www.youtube.com/@ruben_gallego

Congress created a contingency fund specifically to keep SNAP running during a shutdown. Trump knows that. He’s lying when he says we can’t keep it going. He’s using hunger as leverage.

With Republicans controlling all three branches, the ball’s in their court. I want a deal, but negotiations require them to show up. If they don’t, 24 million Americans will pay the price.

Middle class families are already stretched thin. I’m not going to tell them their premiums are doubling and there’s nothing I can do. I’m not backing down.

It’s not complicated. 24 million Americans don’t want their health insurance premiums doubled overnight.

Families are fighting to afford groceries and gas. Inflation’s up, energy costs are through the roof. Donald Trump’s biggest concern? Knocking down the White House’s historic east wing to build a ballroom for himself.

Trump is blasting Venezuelan ships out of the water to make himself feel tough. Either send the Coast Guard onto these ships or come to Congress for a declaration of war. Plain and simple.

I know a family in Arizona paying $3,000 a month for health insurance. Now, they’re being told it could jump to $6,000. I'm asking Republicans to come to the negotiating table so that 24 million Americans don't see their premiums skyrocket or lose coverage altogether.

What exactly is a government shutdown? @mcbride.house.gov and I break it down for you in our new video, Shutdown for Dummies! youtu.be/x920WQvuLaE?...

Every federal worker deserves to get paid, not just the ones Republicans pick and choose. That’s why I’m co-sponsoring Senator Peters's bill to make sure ALL federal employees are paid back during this GOP shutdown.

923,000 Arizonans rely on SNAP to put food on the table. This administration could stop millions from losing those benefits during their own shutdown. But instead, they’re sitting on billions in funding and letting people go hungry. I’m demanding USDA act now.

WTF. These people are not well

Happy Phoenix Pride! This weekend Arizonans came together to celebrate love and the LGBTQ+ community that makes our state stronger. www.axios.com/local/phoeni...

Trump is selling out American farmers to help elite investors and foreign friends.

Fathers like Steve just want the best for their kids. Republicans MUST extend the ACA tax credits.

Check out my latest video on YouTube! youtu.be/750_JTbdpyA?...

Mike Johnson is covering up for pedophiles. I won't stop saying it.

This is unacceptable. Without ACA tax credits, a 62-year-old in Arizona with one dependent would pay $707 more each month for the LOWEST-cost health insurance plan. Congress must act. Families can’t afford this hike.

My staff put me to the test and had me guess songs from my Hispanic Heritage Month playlist. Check it out!

Today, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and honor Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes. Their history, heritage, and culture are vital to the story of our state and our country.

I’m not going to stand by while Mike Johnson lies to the American public, refuses to seat Adelita Grijalva, and protects pedophiles. I’ll keep calling him out. Loudly.

Trump handed over $20 billion of your tax dollars to bail out Argentina’s president while cutting health care for millions of Americans. #AmericaFirst

Was great to catch up with my friend Rep. French Hill. Thanks for making the trek to the Senate side!

If Republicans don’t act 24 million Americans will be devastated by sky rocketing health care costs. Speaker Johnson needs to call his people back and stop covering up for pedophiles.

I was honored to meet with Ukrainian Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna today. We will continue to stand with Ukraine and provide them the support they need to defend their freedom and defeat Russian aggression.

Ran into Speaker Johnson and told him exactly how I feel about Republicans shutting down the government to protect pedophiles and jack up health care costs for 24 million Americans.

Hey Juan, I got your letter. Let us know when you’re ready to come back to D.C. and actually work. I'll be here fighting to protect Arizonans' health care.

Today I was in Globe and Miami to survey the damage from last week’s flooding, talk with families and small business owners, and thank the first responders helping with recovery. These communities are resilient and I’ll do everything I can to help them get back on their feet.

Imagine seeing families across the country struggle to get by and thinking the solution is to double their health insurance premiums. That’s the Republican party right now.

Wishing an easy and meaningful fast to everyone observing Yom Kippur. G’mar Chatimah Tovah — may this be a time of reflection, peace, and renewal.

Republicans had every chance to stop this shutdown and they chose not to. I’ll keep fighting to lower costs and protect working families. For resources, visit my website gallego.senate.gov/shutdown

Trump should go back to playing with his GI Joes

In 5 hours the government will shut down. How did we get here:

Trump is straight up lying because he can’t tell Americans the truth: He’s raising your health care costs to pay for billionaire tax cuts.

It’s simple. Democrats are fighting to save millions of Americans from seeing their health care premiums doubled. Republicans are fighting for billionaire tax breaks.

“If it has to shut down, it’ll have to shut down.” - Donald Trump.

It's outrageous that Republicans would rather shut down the government than vote to stop your insurance premiums from skyrocketing. I'm fighting to make sure that doesn't happen.

Republicans are trying to block us from keeping your healthcare costs down. They’d rather shut down the entire government than stop your insurance premiums from going up.