The humanitarian crisis and mass starvation in Gaza—particularly affecting children and infants—is a catastrophic moral emergency.

The United States must urgently press for an immediate and sustained ceasefire which ensures safe delivery of life-saving assistance to Palestinians and secures the return of all hostages.

35 years since it was enacted, the Americans with Disabilities Act continues to stand as a beacon of progress for millions living with a disability. Today, we honor that legacy by recommitting ourselves to defending lifelines like Medicaid that build a future accessible for all.

13 years ago, a horrific act of gun violence at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado shocked the conscience of the nation. Today, we remember the 12 innocent lives stolen and the dozens who were wounded by pledging to continue the fight to finally end gun violence in America.

For reasons known only to him, Donald Trump is now refusing to appoint a special prosecutor in the Epstein case after weeks of refusing to release the Epstein files. This week, House Democrats voted unanimously to release the files. Republicans voted to keep them hidden.

With deep respect for the victims, their trauma and their privacy, everyone on the Epstein list must be held accountable no matter who they are. Release the files.

With stiff competition, the planned announcement to reopen Alcatraz as a federal penitentiary is the Trump Administration’s stupidest initiative yet. Clearly the only intellectual resources the Administration has drawn upon for this foolish notion are decades-old fictional Hollywood movies.

It remains to be seen how this Administration could possibly afford to spend billions to convert and maintain Alcatraz as a prison when they are already adding trillions of dollars to the national debt with their sinful law.

Should reason not prevail and Republicans bring this absurdity before the Congress, Democrats will use every parliamentary and budgetary tactic available to stop the lunacy.

Perhaps Republicans don't understand that nothing brings more money to the Treasury than the education of the American people. Because the Trump Administration cutting education to give tax breaks to billionaires at the expense of America's future is not only wrong, it's stupid.

Trump’s senseless tariffs are making life more expensive for America's working families. Instead of lowering costs as he promised, his reckless policies are increasing prices and devastating businesses. Democrats are fighting back to make America more affordable for all.

Ten years ago, I worked alongside local, state and federal partners to transform Doyle Drive into the Presidio Parkway—a world-class connection to San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge and our Presidio national park. Today, we celebrated the partnerships that made it possible.

Ratified on this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment guaranteed equal protection and citizenship for formerly enslaved Black Americans and all people born in America. 157 years later, Democrats are fighting back against the Trump Administration's assaults on that sacred principle.

America’s heart is broken for the families and communities devastated by the deadly floods in Texas this weekend. Our prayers go out to all who have lost children and loved ones, those still searching for the missing, and the brave first responders.

With great admiration, I join millions in wishing a happy 90th birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama—a beacon of hope for Tibet and a global voice for compassion. Let us honor his dedication to peace by recommitting our support for Tibetan autonomy and cultural preservation.

15 years ago, Democrats proudly enacted the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act: the strongest consumer financial protections in American history. That legacy lives on today in our fight for an economy that works for working families, not just billionaires and big corporations.