If Marjorie Taylor Green hates DC as much as she’s indicating in today’s Oversight hearing, DC would have no objection to her resigning in protest.

Rep. Nancy Mace asking Mayor Bowser to define what a woman is: “I’m a woman. Are you a woman?” What is a birthing person? “It’s a person who gives birth.”

God bless the DC officials who showed up on Capitol Hill today to be condescended to and lectured by members of Congress who are causing many of the problems they’re expected to solve. They’re true public servants.

RM Garcia is hilariously giving us a tour of all the crimes happening in DC. He brought out floor charts showing the White House, Commerce, and the Pentagon detailing exactly where the criminals are. Law enforcement, take note.

Live from the DC hearing: Rep. Gosar is accusing DC of “aiding and abetting” criminals. Now, “I’ve never felt safer in DC.” “Friendly National Guard troops patrolling the street.” Mayor Bowser’s setting him straight.

The sponsor of the bill to eliminate DC's role in selecting our own judges doesn't understand how the DC courts work.
 DC courts do, in fact, deal with all local matters, including traffic tickets.
 DC laws should be written by people who know how DC works.

Rep. Higgins telling Stansbury her rhetoric evinces an elitist, condescending tone is hypocritical BS. As if it’s not condescending to think you know how to govern DC better than DC residents do? You’ve been here 9 months, sir.

Republicans are really threatened by DC yard signs. Bizarre how often they reference them.

We know it’s a terrible idea for leaders to have absolute power over people to whom they aren’t accountable. That’s why America was founded!

Ok people, when you hear Republicans say today that the Constitution says “Congress has the power” to legislate for DC, remember: Congress has the authority, *not* the duty, to legislate for DC.

DC, we face another tough week as Oversight moves to mark up 13 bills targeting us on Wednesday.   Congress may have the power to impose its will on us, but I won't make it easy for them.   I'll speak on every single bill and will forever defend DC’s right to govern itself.

National Guard out at Eastern Market.

DC, we shouldn’t be dealing with this. Since we don’t have a choice, know your rights. ✅You can film an arrest in public as long as you don’t interfere. ✅If LE asks you to step back, film yourself complying. ✅Use a passcode & don’t provide it w/o a warrant.

I was pleased to support DC's defense of home rule by attending today's hearing in the lawsuit DC filed against the Trump Administration.   Although DOJ rightfully restored control of MPD to DC Police Chief Smith, we must pass the legislation I introduced to end the unlawful federalization of MPD.

1) Violent crime is horrific and unacceptable no matter where it occurs. 2) DC's violent crime rate is at a 30-year low. 3) Presidents have no authority to unilaterally take control of DC. Congress would have to pass a law, and I won't let the current effort get that far.

I am proud of this lady.

“And like anyone who’s bullied, we don’t know how to do anything but fight back.” — @eleanornorton.bsky.social

Guess who battled the NYT and won a correction?

The story published by the NYT today has substantial factual problems, starting with getting my title wrong and continuing more consequentially throughout. I’m working to get these issues corrected. This piece is beneath the standards of the NYT I know and trust.

Congresswoman Norton will speak on the House floor twice today opposing 2/3 bills to overturn local DC laws the House is considering this week. The bills were introduced by members elected to represent other districts.

Chatbots are no replacement for federal workers, as demonstrated by the current state of the Social Security Administration, where senior citizens face 98-minute wait times to speak to customer service.   I released my remarks from today's Oversight hearing:

I’m sick with a terrible cold. My grocery list: -Oranges (for the immune system) -Water/juice (for hydration) -Chicken soup (protein, hydration) -Ice cream (for morale)

Mike’s a friend of 15+ years, attorney and former journalist unafraid to ask our leaders tough questions, and father of two committed to the people of NY-17. Let’s get him elected.

To all the reporters texting and emailing me about Trump calling for a House vote on the DC budget fix bill: Yes, @eleanornorton.bsky.social has a statement coming. Yes, she is surprised to find herself agreeing with Trump — on anything.

Statement’s out.

To all the reporters calling and texting me about the DC EO: Yes, @eleanornorton.bsky.social will have a statement out shortly. No, she is not enthusiastic about Trump’s plans for “beautifying” the nation’s capital.

As expected, the CBO found that the Senate-passed bill to fix DC's treatment in the CR would cost the federal gov't $0, since DC's budget consists of locally-raised funds.   I'm calling on Speaker Johnson to bring the bill for a House vote.   Statement: bit.ly/3DTKYsC

The Center for Effective Lawmaking, a partnership between UVA and Vanderbilt, has rated @eleanornorton.bsky.social as “exceeding expectations” for every term she’s served in Congress, whether she was in the majority or minority. She’s done this despite lacking the ability to vote.

Trump should be banned from the Capitol after sending a mob to attack me and my colleagues on J6. Tonight he'll grandstand, insult, lie. As he razes what took generations to build, it strikes me as important for adults remaining in gov't to bear witness if we can. I'll attend.

President Trump’s call for a federal takeover of DC is anti-democratic, based on falsehoods, and patronizing to more than 700,000 residents. It’s also evidence of our historic progress toward #DCStatehood Statement: bit.ly/3QqCiN2

When the cherry blossoms come this year, DC will have earned them by surviving this winter.

I’m coming back to work tomorrow after such a terrible bout with the flu that I *want* people to ask me how I am so I can answer “I am a survivor.”

Overheard a visitor asking a Capitol Police officer where the “Longworth liquor store” is. Ma’am, if you find it, please share your information.

The Fox News ticker in Midtown has short-circuited. Diagnosis: BS overload.

I will gladly sell my iPhone for $2,900.

I woke up and my thoughts immediately went to seeing Elmer Stewart Rhodes doing an interview in the Cap the other day and then the next thought I had was, I wonder how good people like Sharon are doing. They too went through so much on Jan. 6. This is one reason why the truth must persist.

Pleased to be on the CBS Evening News to discuss the toll Trump’s pardons have taken on those of us who were trapped on January 6th and still work on Capitol Hill today. We’re in a dark period, but the work done over the last 4 years to bring accountability to Trump and the mob wasn’t in vain.

I'll be on the CBS Evening News talking to @macfarlanenews.bsky.social about the effects of Trump's pardons for January 6th rioters on those of us who were trapped that day and still work on Capitol Hill. Watch tonight at 6:30.

I'll be on the CBS Evening News talking to @macfarlanenews.bsky.social about the effects of Trump's pardons for January 6th rioters on those of us who were trapped that day and still work on Capitol Hill. Watch tonight at 6:30.

We should have separate congressional office buildings for staff and visitors who can pass a spatial awareness test. Circle your groups in the middle of hallways to chat? Stand on left + right of escalators? “Hold” places in line for your 30-person advocacy days? Disqualified.

Hello friends! The sky is blue here.