Wishing all who are observing Rosh Hashanah, L’Shanah Tova. Happy Jewish New Year.

I stood alongside my Democratic colleagues this morning to reaffirm our commitment to protecting Americans' health care. Republicans continue to push a partisan spending bill that will strip health care from millions. I voted NO on raising Americans' health care costs.

Secretary Kennedy’s claims against mRNA vaccines and ‘data chaos’ paint a clear picture as to how unqualified he is to be the Heath Secretary. He rejects facts that don’t align with his conspiracies and fires experts with decades of experience. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/u...

My statement on Trump's 'Operation Midway Blitz.' I'll be on The Lead with Jake Tapper at 4:30PM CT to discuss.

The Trump Administration is trying to scare our communities with threats of National Guard and masked agents. We will not be intimidated.

I’m with @durbin.senate.gov and @duckworth.senate.gov after visiting Naval Station Great Lakes. Tune in for an update on Trump’s threat to surge troops and ICE to the Chicago area. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIOA...

There is a possibility that a surge of National Guard troops and homeland security agents will be sent to the Chicago region in the coming days. To protect yourself and your neighbors, I'm sharing a helpful guide about what you need to know about your rights.

I just signed a petition on the House floor to force a vote on legislation to release ALL of the Epstein files. Republicans in Congress should listen to survivors of Epstein’s abuse, stop covering for the White House, and release the files. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

The President’s threat to send National Guard troops to Chicago and parade masked ICE agents through Naval Station Great Lakes is an unnecessary, unacceptable, and dangerous action. My statement:

Today we mark the first anniversary (yahrzeit) of the murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov and Carmel Gat by Hamas. Let us be inspired by their bravery to bring the remaining hostages home, end the war, and build a new vision for peace.

"It seems to me that if the Senate and the House of Representatives, in this long and arduous session had done nothing more than pass this Social Security Act, the session would be regarded as historic for all time" - FDR August 14th, 1935

Today we mark 90 years of Social Security -- and its promise to help seniors live with stability is under threat. You paid into Social Security for a lifetime. I will do all I can to protect your benefits. #HandsOffSocialSecurity apnews.com/article/trum...

My statement on the Israeli Security Cabinet approving a plan to take control of Gaza City

I've been monitoring the reports on a mass shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia - simply awful news. I'm relieved to hear that the soldiers who were shot are in stable condition. Grateful for the heroes who jumped in to subdue the shooter and save lives. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/u...

At just 13 years old, Buffalo Grove native Jaydynn Britva did something extraordinary, he saved a man’s life. Without a moment’s hesitation, he stepped in to help. Jaydynn’s courage and compassion are an inspiration to our community, and to the entire country. edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dyn...

The situation in Gaza is undeniably dire and Israel must take immediate action to ensure sufficient food gets into the territory and to the people in desperate need. My statement on the situation in Gaza and the disintegration of ceasefire talks:

You EARNED your Social Security – the Trump Administration is trying to break it. Republicans are making it increasingly harder for Americans to get answers to their questions about their benefits due to large cuts to SSA workers. www.npr.org/2025/07/22/n...

What we thought to be true has now been confirmed... Hegseth and the White House LIED when they said no classified material was disclosed in the unsecured Signal group chat about a highly sensitive military operation in Yemen. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Why are Republicans closing the House for the summer and taking a break while most Americans can't even catch a break? Because they're terrified of a titanic presidential temper tantrum.

On episode 14 of The-Fly-In, hosts @repgreglandsman.bsky.social & @repmarcveasey.bsky.social welcome New Dem chair @repschneider.bsky.social! This week, they discuss the damaging tax provisions in Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, Trump’s costly tariffs, the New Dem vision for the path forward, and more.

Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans are running scared. They're cancelling votes in the House so they can bury the Epstein files. There is important work to do in the House & Republicans are afraid to do it. You deserve better. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

There have been 1,267 cases and three deaths from measles just this year. Let’s help to stop the spread by putting an end to misinformation around vaccine safety. This Daily Herald article is a helpful read if you have questions – and always talk to your doctor. www.dailyherald.com/20250711/hea...

Boo, tomato tariffs 🍅

If we pull back, who’ll step up to the plate to protect Americans? There’s nobody.

The US has been rocked by floods, from the devastated Texas Hill Country, to New Jersey, North Carolina & New Mexico. There's a clear need for a federal response to these disasters -- yet DHS Secretary Noem has hamstrung FEMA when it's needed the most. www.cnn.com/2025/07/09/p...

I am appalled and heartbroken by news of the killing of an American citizen, Sayfollah Musallet, by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Israeli authorities must fully investigate and hold the perpetrators to account. My statement:

Hopefully this is a step toward bringing all of the hostages home, delivering humanitarian relief to the people of Gaza, and ending the war for both Israelis and Palestinians. www.jns.org/eu-foreign-p...

Sending heartfelt thoughts to all in New Mexico, especially Ruidoso, after the devastating flash floods yesterday. Our hearts go out to the families who lost loved ones and to everyone affected. Stay strong and stay safe. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/u...

Staying informed on the impacts of Trump’s big bad bill is more important than ever. Check the latest in the New Dem Dispatch, where my colleague Rep. Nikki Budzinski shares what you might not know about Republicans’ big, ugly bill. newdemocratcoalition.substack.com/p/10-things-...

Thinking about building a home? Here's some crucial information about how Trump's tariff chaos is causing rippling uncertainty and higher costs for building materials - as high as $10,900 per home according to the National Association of Home Builders. www.nbcnews.com/specials/hou...

"Patients will suffer if America slashes support for medical research" -- a good read from Dr. Mark Anderson about President Trump and Republicans' dramatic spending cuts that are standing in the way of lifesaving work. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/07/o...

218 Republicans just voted to pass Trump’s big bad bill. I voted HELL NO. We won’t let Republicans forget the abomination they passed today.

Senators just voted to strip 17 million people of their healthcare. Just in Illinois, ALMOST 500,000 PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE. Because Trump and Republicans want to give their billionaire friends a tax cut. The bill is heading back to the House now. I will vote NO WAY.

A disastrous decision that will lead to more undetected cancers, more untreated illnesses, and more preventable deaths. Shameful. apnews.com/article/supr...

Yesterday, an overdue classified briefing on the US strike on Iran was abruptly canceled. This briefing was meant to inform Republicans AND Democrats on vital information on the Israel Iran conflict. So, I ask – why are the speaker and the president shirking their duties to our nation?

It’s been three years since the Republican majority on the Supreme Court stripped abortion rights away from women. Today, we are reintroducing the Women’s Health Protection Act. We WILL continue the fight – because reproductive freedom is a RIGHT for all.

I joined @meetthepress.com to discuss the Trump Administration’s decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites and the path forward. Trump should have notified Congress before the attack, but I believe that Iran should never have access to nuclear weapons. Tune in Here: www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pre...

My statement on U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites:

I joined ABC News to discuss my recent trip to the Middle East and the urgent need to block Iran’s path to a nuclear weapon. I’ll keep working in Congress to protect our allies, promote stability, and prevent further conflict. Tune in here: abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Our hearts go out to the Hortman family. May Melissa and her husband Mark's memories be a blessing to us all. Gov. Walz said it well: "Peaceful discourse is the foundation of our democracy. We don’t settle our differences with violence or at gunpoint." nytimes.com/2025/06/16/u...

I am here in Bahrain with my colleagues Don Bacon, Jimmy Panetta, and Zach Nunn as part of the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social N7 Initiative to highlight the importance of the Abraham Accords. Together, we can chart a course towards future peace, security, and prosperity in the Middle East.

I am following the reports from Israel of a preemptive strike against Iran and expected retaliatory strikes against Israel. Everyone should wait for more details before drawing any conclusions.

The violent removal and physically abusive arrest of Senator Alex Padilla is unacceptable. My statement:

I wanted to share my thoughts on the protests in LA and other communities. Tune in.

The Trump administration is wreaking havoc on the US economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent must be honest with the American people about the consequences of Trump's chaotic trade and tax policies. So far, he hasn't been honest.

16 is the number of the day. 16 million Americans will lose their healthcare due to the GOP tax scam. We should be helping Americans not just get by but get ahead. Instead, Trump and Republicans are setting us back with their big, ugly budget bill.

We can't lose sight of the devastating consequences of Trump & Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill moving through the Senate. In my district, 24,000 people would lose health insurance. 24,000! All so Trump's billionaire family & friends can get a big tax cut.

Take it from New Dem Chair @repschneider.bsky.social in Semafor: New Dems are at the center of the Democratic party's future.

President Trump and his administration are trying to break things. New Dems are working to move fast and fix things. I sat down with Semafor to talk about the @newdemcoalition.bsky.social vision for moving the country forward, together. www.semafor.com/article/06/1...

The Jewish community is reeling right now. Congress can take action NOW to combat antisemitism. jewishinsider.com/2025/06/jewi...