(1/2): AFFE and its members have endured a terrible year at the hands of the Trump Administration. But they are not broken, in fact their commitment to protecting the Constitution and serving the American people are stronger than ever.

Democrats offered Republicans 10 commonsense reforms to rein in DHS violence, including: • no secret police • no masks • warrants before agents smash windows & raid homes The ball is in Republicans’ court.

Fairfax County’s Asian American community is essential to our success and makes us more vibrant in every way. Proud to celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse with so many friends and neighbors today.

Trump’s tariffs are hitting your Super Bowl spread. New analysis finds snack prices are up in part because his tariffs raised costs on imported foods and packaging. He promised to “rapidly bring down costs.” Instead, families are paying more.

(1/2): Fairfax County Circuit Court’s Model Judiciary Program, a program started by former Delegate Jim Dillard and championed by Congressman Connolly, is one of my favorite events of the year.

The Trump administration gutted and politicized the federal workforce – targeting the public servants who keep our country running every day.   I’m proud to launch the Federal Workforce Caucus with @vanhollen.senate.gov & @hoyer.house.gov to rebuild and strengthen the workforce America depends on.

The 2nd Annual State of Centreville highlighted the amazing work being done by community organizations & leaders to make Centreville an even better place to live, work, & play. Thanks to the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to provide an update on my work in Congress.

While working families struggle with skyrocketing costs, Trump is cashing in. He and his family reportedly took $500M from a UAE official – then cut a special deal.    His focus has never been the American people, only what can make him richer.

Any time you think Donald Trump can’t go any lower, he somehow pulls it off. Cue Speaker Johnson and other Washington Republicans saying they know nothing about this, haven’t seen it, etc. They should be ashamed.

Over the past 13 months, Donald Trump has targeted federal workers – firing them, forcing them out, and denigrating their service.   Yesterday, we launched the Federal Workforce Caucus to protect federal workers’ rights and stand together to create a stronger, more secure future in public service.

Law-abiding citizens and immigrants are being terrorized by DHS. Trump’s mass deportation machine is fueling abuse and making communities less safe.   After hearing Alya Rahman’s experience at yesterday’s hearing, I’m even more convinced that we must rein in this abuse.

(1/2) Proud to launch the Federal Workforce Caucus with fellow co-chairs @vanhollen.senate.gov & @hoyer.house.gov to support federal workers and rebuild a federal government to deliver effectively and efficiently for the American people.

The Trump admin has created a culture of violence – and continues to turn it against the American people.    A new @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social report details the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents. The Trump admin cannot cover up what we saw with our own eyes.

Deputy AG Todd Blanche saying “it’s not a crime to party with Epstein” shows exactly what’s wrong with the Trump admin’s handling of the Epstein files: a callous disregard for survivors.   Survivors deserve transparency & accountability, not an administration that shrugs off years of abuse.

Trump said his mass deportation machine would target “the worst of the worst.” Turns out they are detaining hundreds of children, including Liam Ramos. Thankfully, a judge has ordered Liam’s release. But we must end these abuses.

@duckworth.senate.gov and I are holding Trump to his word. He promised IVF coverage for Americans. One year in, families are still waiting. Trump, you can start today with our federal workers. This shouldn’t be complicated.

In the Trump Administration, people know what the boss wants. Protecting him is always the top priority, even if it means breaking the law. They’re still hiding 50% of the Epstein files. This is a cover-up. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

Today, the Trump DOJ released 50% of the Epstein files, and are refusing to release the remainder. Why are they hiding the full truth? We’ll keep fighting for the transparency demanded by the survivors of Epstein’s crimes. This cover-up won’t hold. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

The actions of the Trump Administration have spread fear nationwide, but hundreds of us came together last night to affirm that we won’t allow darkness to get the final word.    Thank you to those who came to honor the lives of Renée Good, Alex Pretti, & all others harmed by DHS violence.

Tonight, in Reston, we turned sorrow into strength. Hundreds gathered at United Christian Parish for our candlelit vigil to honor Renee Good & Alex Pretti & others harmed by DHS violence. Tears, faith, & calls for justice filled the room. The Trump admin wants to break us, we will not be broken.

(1/2) Northern Virginia is home to thousands of federal employees and contractors. Modern tools and secure digital infrastructure help them do their jobs better and modernize government systems so services work better for the public.

Alex Pretti served our nation as a VA nurse and the Trump Administration killed him. Trump’s goal is to traumatize us and break us. But we aren’t broken. We’re stronger than ever and won’t give in.

Alex Pretti was part of our federal family, a VA ICU nurse who served with honor.   As the Trump admin continues to target federal workers, I spoke today with former federal workers who came together to honor Alex’s life and urge the Senate to rein in DHS.

Greg Bovino is leaving Minnesota with his tail between his legs. He’s a lunatic and a liar. And he looked like an idiot in that jacket.

Today is #HolocaustMemorialDay. We honor the victims of the Holocaust and the liberation of Auschwitz 81 years ago.  Hatred grows from words and stereotypes into exclusion and violence when met with silence.  We can’t stand idly by — never again.

Americans want fair, humane immigration enforcement. Instead, we’ve seen pregnant women dragged, citizens illegally detained, and peaceful protestors shot dead. That’s not law enforcement, it's brutality. And it’s not just ICE. Trump’s entire mass deportation machine must be reined in.

Pam Bondi is still refusing to release the 99% of Epstein Files remaining. She is breaking the law and shielding the President from accountability.

DHS agents are executing American citizens. After Renee Good was killed, I warned we were one operation away from the next killing — and 10 days later they killed Alex Pretti.  We must rein in DHS before more lives are lost.

Secretary Noem has got to go. She should be removed, step down, or impeached. Under her watch, U.S. citizens & law-abiding immigrants are being hurt, unlawfully arrested, and killed. If Republicans have any conscience left, stand with us so we can protect our communities.

Please stay off the roads today so snow crews and first responders can clear streets and respond quickly. ❄️ Yesterday I stopped by Fairfax Fire Station 40 with pizzas to say thank you as they work around the clock to keep our community safe. Stay warm, Fairfax!

Yesterday I was at the Lorton Library & Community Center for our second Congress on Your Corner. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to meet with me & my staff, share what’s on your mind, and get help with a federal agency. Grateful to the Lorton Library & Community Center team for hosting us!

Greg Bovino is a lunatic and a liar. Alex Pretti was holding a cellphone and threatening no one. Americans have eyes and accountability is coming.

I serve with people who claim to be small government conservatives. There’s nothing conservative about the federal government executing Americans in the street. It’s past time to end this madness.

DHS just killed another American in Minnesota. Trump’s mass deportation machine is out of control. That’s why I voted no on DHS funding this week. They must be reined in and held accountable.

(1/3) 🚨 VA Winter Storm + Extreme Cold Snow starts tonight, turning to sleet/freezing rain overnight. ⚠️ Expect heavy snow/ice, power outages, and impassable roads 🚗 Avoid travel tonight–Monday morning — DO NOT drive Sunday 🧊 Prepare now: supplies, meds, chargers, backup heat plan

Today marks 53 years since #RoeVWade. Today I joined @ppfa.org, @reprocaucus.bsky.social, & @demwomencaucus.bsky.social to discuss the fight for reproductive rights in the upcoming year.

ICE used 5-year-old Liam Ramos as bait. Agents detained him, used him to lure people out of a house, then sent him to a detention center in Texas. That is indefensible. Trump’s mass deportation machine is out of control. How many children is ICE doing this to? We need an investigation, now.

I’m voting NO on the DHS funding bill today. I’ve read it. It does not rein in the DHS/ICE abuse we’re seeing in Minnesota and across country. We must ban masking. End secret police. Enforce use of force standards. Pull violent agents off the streets. And more.

“Let’s not get our knickers in a twist” is the kind of sick dismissal that allowed Epstein to abuse & rape young girls and women for years. This is about justice for the survivors of Epstein’s sex trafficking ring. We will not brush this off. #ReleaseTheFiles

This is what “transparency” looks like under AG Bondi: 1% of the Epstein files produced, over a month late, and redacted so aggressively it mocks the law and our subpoena.    The public deserves answers – not a cover-up.

Trump claims inflation is “defeated.” Tell that to Virginia families who paid $1,269 more last year.    Instead of lowering costs, Trump is fueling chaos abroad and fear at home. Americans deserve better.

When U.S. citizens are hiding in their homes because of ICE, something is terribly wrong. Trump’s mass deportation machine has fueled fear and violence — even killing Minnesota resident Renee Good during an ICE operation. We must rein in this abuse before it spreads.

(1/2): Honored to join the Reston community for the MLK Birthday Celebration at the Reston Community Center. Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.’s keynote was a powerful reminder that Dr. King’s legacy calls us to choose courage over comfort and justice over silence.

Congress must act now to rein in ICE’s brutal abuse. No more secret police. No more masked agents. Real use-of-force standards, enforced, not just written on paper. Pull violent agents off the streets. If it’s not clearly in the DHS funding bill, I’m voting NO.

Grateful to join the community at First Baptist Church of Vienna on this MLK Day. Dr. King’s faith and commitment to service continue to remind us that justice, dignity, and love for our neighbors must guide our work always.

Grateful to join Volunteer Fairfax for the MLK Day of Service. Dr. King reminded us that our responsibility is to one another, and today our community is answering that call through service.

Dr. King taught us that progress is possible when we stand together. Today, we honor his legacy of unity, love, and hope — and recommit to building a stronger, more just nation for all.

On the ground in Minnesota, I heard from a U.S. citizen who was shackled, detained, and held in an ICE cell reserved for U.S. citizens. Businesses and schools have had to close because citizens are afraid of their federal government.

Trump is turning his back on American families by sticking them with the bill for his latest deranged global escapade. Now he’s slapping new tariffs on our NATO allies to feed his Greenland fantasy, and prices here at home will go up. Unhinged.

Speaker Mike Johnson says Minnesota is “out of control.” I was on the ground with Minnesotans yesterday. What’s out of control is Trump’s deportation machine, now spreading to other communities. If Johnson brings a DHS bill to the floor that won’t rein in the abuse, I’ll be a no.