I fielded questions about the Big Ugly Bill’s impact on our economy, soaring gas prices and the misguided war in Iran during the town hall I hosted this evening in Portsmouth Thanks to my constituents for staying engaged and sharing your opinions

It was a great day for Hampton Roads, as I joined Gov. Spanberger, Sen. Kaine, government officials and project partners at the construction update for the LS Greenlink site Once completed, the facility will manufacture underwater cables for offshore wind and energy projects

I enjoyed catching up with Allen this evening at the Iverson Classic Now in its 10th year, the Iverson Classic is one of the premier showcases for high school basketball players in the nation

It was a pleasure to give remarks today during the Old Dominion Dental Society Conference, which is the historic professional organization for African American dentists in the Commonwealth of Virginia

For too long, working families have been forced to go without pay to care for themselves or for a family member.   Virginia is taking a historic step to support families and make life more affordable. www.wavy.com/news/virgini...

My staff insisted on the annual tradition of “surprising” me for my birthday. You know how *thrilled* I am by surprises…🎂 Quick break, then back to work fighting for Virginia’s Third Congressional District and for America’s students and workers.

HAPPENING NOW: Ranking Member @bobbyscott.house.gov is hosting an event on the impact of the Trump economy on workers. Hear from economic experts on how Republican policies are affecting wages, job opportunities, and the cost of living. www.youtube.com/live/l2GCzuv...

The American people cannot afford Trump’s war in Iran.

According to the AFL-CIO's latest report, roughly 380 workers die every day in America due to unsafe working conditions. This Workers Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who have lost their lives on the job, and recommit to preventing these tragedies.

Trump’s costly war with Iran is wreaking havoc on the global economy. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/b...

I am monitoring the situation at the White House Correspondents Dinner and grateful for a swift response from law enforcement.

On behalf of my family, thank you to members of the 20 Pearls Foundation, Inc. and the Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for honoring my sister Valerie today at the 14th Annual Community Empowerment Fair

It was an honor to participate in the African Landing Memorial Plaza Dedication this afternoon at Fort Monroe

This afternoon, I attended the Ambassadors Lunch with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation in Norfolk   The event featured a discussion between the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation and Ambassadors from Norway, Japan, the Netherlands and partner countries

I stopped by a job fair today, which connected interested applicants with various employment and apprenticeship opportunities Many of the best companies and organizations in this region were in attendance to meet with job seekers and in some cases, hire them on the spot

This Earth Day, I reaffirm my commitment to protecting our planet for future generations. We have a responsibility to confront climate change, safeguard our natural resources, and invest in a cleaner, more sustainable future.

The election wasn’t rigged. Reality continues to be a difficult opponent for the president, and I’ll let his assertions of brilliance speak for themselves.

I was proud to nominate Cameron Bertrand for the Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award, presented by my fellow members of the Crime Survivors & Justice Caucus. Cameron has done great work in Hampton Roads advocating for gun violence prevention and violence intervention.

My thoughts are with the Warner family during this incredibly difficult time.

Earlier today, I had the honor of saluting the performers at the Virginia International Tattoo This year’s theme was a celebration of 250 Years of American Independence Since 1997, the Tattoo has featured performers from around the U.S. and over 30 countries

Horrifying news coming out of Louisiana as another community is shattered by gun violence. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233.

I attended the Black Child Development Institutes of Hampton Roads’ Annual Gala this evening The organization provide services to enhance the quality of life for Black children and their families in this region

Earlier today, I had the pleasure of joining several elected officials at the 17th Annual Taste of India The Taste of India is one of the largest Indian festivals in Virginia and a great opportunity to enjoy Indian cuisine, dance and culture

I attended the Rainbow of HOPE Luncheon today, which was held to provide assistance to people battling cancer

I had a great time today at the Redeeming Grace Church HR Brotherhood Breakfast Thanks for the lively discussion

It was a great day for little league baseball I visited Opening Day at Anderson Park Baseball and Deen Ball Sports’ Aberdeen Baseball and had a great time rooting on the young athletes

Congratulations to Peter Decker, III, on his selection as the Norfolk Citizen of the Year in Civic Affairs by the Norfolk Cosmopolitan Club Peter has been actively involved in community service and philanthropy efforts in Hampton Roads for many years This honor is well deserved

Trump claims he made a bunch of deals with Big Pharma to lower drug prices. Now he is asking Congress to codify these deals. There is only one problem. They refuse to tell Congress exactly what is in these deals. Democrats are not going to rubber stamp Trump's shady drug deals.

WATCH LIVE: Secretary Kenny testifies before the House Committee on Education and Workforce. ⤵️ Since taking charge of HHS, he has recklessly undermined confidence in vaccines and public health institutions, and Americans are paying the price.  🔗: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ick3...

I voted against Donald Trump's reckless war in Iran.

I am shocked and saddened by this senseless and horrific tragedy. I am praying for the entire Fairfax family and their loved ones, most especially Justin and Cerina’s children.

I confronted Trump’s OMB Director about the Big Ugly Bill adding $4T to the deficit. I also asked him if the Trump Administration intended to leave a better budget deficit than the one they inherited from the Biden Administration. His response (or lack thereof) is telling.

Enjoyed the presentation of the Newport News State of the City Address this evening by Mayor Phillip Jones Great things are happening throughout Newport News!

Today, at Naval Station Norfolk, we celebrated the extraordinary service of Colonel Harvey C. “Barney” Barnum, Jr.

This afternoon, I participated in the Dollar Tree Employee Townhall with Senator Warner and Senator Kaine I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from workers about how their families are being impacted by runaway gas prices and inflation

I joined Senator Warner and Senator Kaine this afternoon at the VA Ship Repair Association’s Maritime Roundtable We had a wide-ranging discussion about the state of the industry and what is needed to ensure that Virginia continues to be a leader in Shipbuilding and ship repair

Earlier today, I attended the U.S. Coast Guard East District Change of Command Ceremony, where Rear Admiral Jay Vann was relieved by Rear Admiral Zeita Merchant Thank you Rear Admiral Vann, for your service during your term and welcome to Hampton Roads, Rear Admiral Merchant

Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans promised to lower costs on day one. The Trump Tariffs, the Big Ugly Bill, and Trump’s reckless war in Iran have driven up prices and spiked inflation.

Glad to see Virginia taking action. Raising the minimum wage is good for workers, good for business, and good for the economy. www.wtkr.com/news/politic...

Statement from House Democratic Leadership on Donald Trump's threat to kill a whole civilization.

The president has engaged in activities that experts are describing as war crimes in Iran and other parts of the world over the past few months. Republicans in Congress have refused to rein him in, and earlier today he threatened to obliterate the Iranian people. Genocide is a war crime.

Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

It was an honor to attend the Retirement Ceremony for Senior Chief Petty Officer Rishi Chhatpar, who closes out his military career with 21 years of service Congratulations as you close this chapter and thank you to you and your family for your sacrifices

The President of the United States quite *literally* said that America, one of the richest countries in the world, cannot help working families because "we are fighting wars." newrepublic.com/post/208523/...

It was nice to see the community come together for the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank’s Annual Tastefully Yours event, which generates proceeds to help Foodbank staff fulfill the organization’s mission of providing direct assistance to Peninsula families

It was great seeing Delegate Alex Askew and other guests this evening at Norfolk Councilman Carlos Clanton’s event for young professionals

This afternoon, I attended the 2026 Pinwheels for Prevention Garden Dedication Ceremony to raise awareness that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

I appreciated the opportunity to participate in the Inaugural Virginia Defense Forum Congressional Panel, where I highlighted my work to expand Pell Grant eligibility for training programs and efforts to strengthen the pipeline for workers across our defense industrial base

Under Pam Bondi, the Justice Department worked to discredit election results, threaten states to turn over their voter rolls, bury the Epstein Files, ignore court orders, pursue baseless persecutions, and install MAGA loyalists throughout our justice system. Bye. 👋

There was a packed house of supporters and parents last evening for an incredible joint performance with the Peninsula Youth Jazz Band and the Christopher Newport University Jazz Band Partnerships like this help young people reach new heights and become better musicians