Thanks to Trump’s trade & tariff policies, Californians are paying $1,112 more this year for the same items. Trump-driven inflation is hurting American families while he claims “costs are way down.”

The return of SNAP benefits is a lifeline for millions of families. But the Republican Big Betrayal Bill guts that progress, slashing funding and imposing harsh work requirements that could rip food off the tables of those who need it most. Working families deserve support, not these cruel cuts.

California’s coast is not for sale. Offshore drilling isn’t just reckless. It’s a threat to our communities, our economy, and our clean‑energy future. Here in California, we’ll always lead with innovation, protect our coast, and put people over Big Oil.

Congratulations to @mikiesherrill.bsky.social for being elected as the first Democrat woman Governor of New Jersey! You will lead the Garden State with strong leadership.

Yesterday’s overwhelming victory with the passage of Prop 50 made it clear: Californians are NOT backing down. In the face of Trump’s threats and fear tactics, voters organized, mobilized, and delivered a nearly 2 to 1 victory.

Historic win for VA! Congratulations to @abigailspanberger.com on being elected as the first female Governor of VA & to @senatorhashmi.bsky.social on being elected as the first Indian American & Muslim Lt. Governor of VA! This is a huge milestone for VA & for women’s leadership across the country.

CA didn’t start this redistricting fight, but we refuse to sit it out. We will not let partisan maps silence communities, erase representation, or rig democracy. Republicans are trying to lock in minority rule by drawing lines to drown out voices. Not here. Not now. Not ever. #VoteYESonProp50

2024 World Series Champions ☑️ 2025 World Series Champions ☑️ Los Angeles Dodgers are BACK-TO-BACK WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS 🏆

Happy Birthday to @hillaryclinton.bsky.social!
 Your tireless fight for women’s rights, equality, and justice has inspired generations. California and the country are better because of your leadership. Here’s to another year of making history!

CA, I just opened my mail-in ballot to vote YES on Prop 50! This special election is our chance to restore power to the people, with fair, transparent maps that sunset in 2030. Vote early, by mail, or on Election Day — but make sure you vote YES on 50! Let’s do this, CA!   #YesOnCA50 #CAStrong

Happy Birthday to my good friend, VP @kamalaharris.com! From breaking barriers as California’s first woman Attorney General to making history as the nation’s first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President, your leadership continues to inspire us all.

More political theatre nonsense from the Trump administration — and this time, it resulted in flying shrapnel that put our brave CHP officers in unnecessary danger. This is exactly the reason why part of I-5 was temporarily closed to the public yesterday.

More unacceptable, irresponsible, political theatre from Donald Trump. California does not need MAGA to be great. Thanks, but no thanks.

I’m deeply honored to have the endorsement of Governor Gavin Newsom. 
I’m proud of the working relationship Governor Newsom and I have built, and I look forward to continuing our work to defend California’s values, expand opportunity, and grow our economy as California’s State Treasurer.

Fired up in Newport Beach! It was incredible to join the Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club for their #Prop50 GOTV Kickoff event. The energy in the room said it all: Californians are ready to vote YES on Prop 50 this November 4. Let’s get out the vote!

Two years ago, innocent lives were brutally stripped away in the terrorist attacks of October 7, the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Today, we remember the victims, mourn with their families, and stand with all those still waiting for their loved ones to come home.

This morning, I called into @KQEDForum to weigh in on the conversation around “soft secession” (17:02–22:56). Bottom line: we have to focus on organizing to beat Trump at the polls, not get distracted by a dangerous fantasy of becoming our own country.

Trump continues to trample the constitution & degrade the rule of law - now by attempting to send the CA National Guard to Portland. Our country deserves better than a president who actively sidesteps a federal judge’s ruling & turns the US military against our own people. We won’t stand for it.

Jane Goodall was a trailblazing leader in primatology, ethology, & animal rights activism. Her advocacy work changed the way we understand chimpanzees & primates, while paving the way for conservation efforts. May Jane rest in peace. We are forever grateful for all her contributions & her legacy.

It was an honor to host TX State Rep. Nicole Collier in support of Prop 50. In TX, she’s been on the frontlines pushing back against Trump & Governor Abbott’s efforts to gerrymander congressional maps. Her courage is a powerful reminder that protecting democracy takes leadership at every level.

22 million Americans will see their healthcare premiums double because Trump shut down the government last night. 750,000 federal workers face furloughs & firings. Once again, Trump is using working families as pawns in his political game.

Heartbroken by the church shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Places of worship should be sanctuaries, not scenes of violence. Our hearts are with the families, the injured, and the Latter-day Saints community during this tragic time. Grief is not enough. Commonsense gun reform is long overdue.

Since the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Americans have made it clear: free speech and a free press are not negotiable. We will not allow censorship or state-controlled media to become the norm. Our democracy depends on defending these freedoms, loudly and relentlessly.

First Colbert. Now Kimmel. Who’s next? Ben Rhodes is exactly right about Trump creating an environment where people start to self-censor. It is right out of Viktor Orban‘s playbook which, as Ben, notes, Trump & his administration have studied. The fight to speak the truth is far from over.

Democracy is under threat, and Americans today have fewer freedoms than generations before. But we will never back down. This is America. We are a nation of rebels, and we the people—not one man—will shape the future.

Robert Redford was a brilliant actor, filmmaker, activist, & a dear friend. His legacy will live on through the initiatives he championed & his work for the environment, human rights, & independent cinema. My thoughts are with his family & all who were touched by his life. May he rest in peace.

For 40 years, EMILY’s List has lifted women into leadership, proving that when women lead, communities thrive & democracy grows stronger. In California, women lead at every level of government. However, our work continues to show every girl that she can lead & that the future belongs to all of us.

Today, we remember the tragic events & honor the nearly 3000 lives lost & the first responders who risked everything to save people & defend our democracy. We hold in our hearts the families forever changed by 9/11 & remember the preciousness of life & the enduring strength of the US. #PatriotDay

Devastated by yet another mass school shooting, this time at Evergreen High School in Colorado, where 4 students are critically wounded. America can’t afford empty words. We need real action & policy change to protect our kids, & all Americans, from gun violence. Thoughts & prayers are not enough.

I often disagreed with Charlie Kirk on politics & policy. But his shooting death at just 31 years old- a son, husband, & father - is shocking and heartbreaking. I condemn this act of violence in the strongest terms. My heart goes out to his family & community as they grieve this senseless loss.

Political violence is never acceptable. No disagreement or difference of opinion can justify acts of hate or harm. Violence should never be normalized, celebrated, or excused; it must be unequivocally condemned. My thoughts are with Charlie & his loved ones, & I wish him a full, speedy recovery.

Proud to kick off the YES on Prop 50 campaign with @seiu2015.bsky.social and @sflabor.bsky.social! Texans say, ‘Don’t mess with Texas.’ But Californians? We say, ‘Don’t poke the bear.’ And we mean it.

John Burton was a relentless force for progress. He led with courage, fought for the voiceless, and spoke truth without fear. He broke barriers, opened doors, and never stopped fighting for working families, children, foster youth, and the most vulnerable among us.

California has always led the fight for democracy, & this November we’ll do it again. Honored to stand with SEIU Local 87, LiUNA Local 261, @sfdemocrats.org, Equality California, & Operating Engineers Local 3 at the YES on Prop 50 Rally.

For months, Donald Trump tried to turn Los Angeles into a staging ground for his anti-immigrant agenda. Today a federal judge struck it down. This was never about safety. It was about creating a militarized national police force with the President as its chief.

Happy Labor Day, California! Today we honor the workers who built this state & the unions that protect them. The fight for fair wages, dignity & opportunity isn’t just about our economy, it’s about our democracy. Standing with workers means standing for America’s strength.

Texas just poked the bear. It’s game on.

Donald Trump was all for early, absentee, and mail-in voting as long as it helped him and Republicans. Now he’s flipped, parroting Putin, a foreign dictator who has no place in America’s democracy. Trump doesn’t want fair elections, he just wants elections he can rig.

At the Governor’s press conference today, U.S. Border Patrol agents staged themselves outside the Japanese American National Museum, the same site where Japanese Americans were once rounded up and forced onto buses to internment camps.

When Trump had the chance to stand up for law enforcement on Jan 6, 2021, he didn’t. He refused to call in the National Guard, called the insurrectionists “patriots” & “great people,” & described the attack as “a day of love.” Now he uses them as a political prop for his theatrical power grab.

I’m proud to have the endorsement of my friend and colleague, CA State Treasurer @fionamacpa.bsky.social! Her leadership has strengthened California’s economy and invested in our future. I’m ready to build on that record as your next State Treasurer!

First, the Trump Administration sent National Guard troops to California for political theater. Now, they’re doing the same in Washington, DC. It’s a waste of taxpayer dollars and a dangerous power grab. California stands with DC in rejecting these stunts and defending our democracy.

I remain as committed as ever to serving the people of California and ensuring that our state continues to lead the nation.

Happy 64th birthday, @barackobama.bsky.social! Grateful to have served as U.S. ambassador under your presidential administration and to have witnessed your inspiring leadership up close.

Release the files.

The CA Guard were deployed to LA since June 7. It’s been over a month — CA doesn’t need troops on our streets. We need trust in our communities. The withdrawal of 2000 National Guard personnel from LA is a start. However, it is not enough as the other half will remain as idle political pawns.

The Trump Administration is openly asserting their right - and their intention - to detain anyone, anytime, just on the basis of a person’s physical appearance. Today it’s immigrants and people of color. Who will it be tomorrow? Nothing is more shameful. Nothing is less American.

Looks like Donald Trump forgot to include this @nytimes.com headline in his roundup 👀 From Insurrection to Institution. Only in MAGA America.

California is deploying skilled Urban Search and Rescue Team members to support those facing the devastating floods in Texas. We grieve for the Texans who've lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods.

Six months after LA burned and amid the growing Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo — How does Trump respond? Armored trucks in MacArthur Park. Military agents on horseback. Families living in constant fear. 
This isn’t leadership — it’s power politics. And our communities deserve better. #fireandice