Reporting on the recordings of 9-1-1 calls from ICE facilities are heartbreaking. Pregnant women were in distress, bleeding, or suffering severe pain and getting little to no medical care. Democrats won’t let abuses at Kristi Noem’s DHS go unnoticed.

When people are in government custody, we are responsible for their safety and well-being. Pregnant women are some of the most vulnerable people in custody—and they’re receiving little to no medical care. The Trump Administration’s cruelty and inhumanity know no bounds.

NEWS: I led all Democratic members of the Illinois Congressional delegation in support of EPA’s Endangerment Finding, which is the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions. Read more: casten.house.gov/media/press-...

70 percent of smokers want to quit but can’t because of the addictive chemical nicotine. I joined @SenBlumenthal & @SenJeffMerkley to send a letter to FDA calling for a cap on the amount of nicotine in cigarettes. This change would help people beat their addiction & save lives.

Congratulations to Major Cameron Jones from Savanna, Illinois, who has been selected to be a NASA astronaut candidate. His candidate class will be eligible to go on missions to the International Space Station and the Moon. I wish Cameron the best of luck as he begins his training.

Only one percent of real estate development companies are owned by Black & Latino developers. I introduced the SPUR Housing Act with @cleaver.house.gov to remedy this gap & level the development playing field by offering minority developers the tools they need to build & grow their own companies.

Dreamers are some of the hardest working people I’ve met. They inspire us. They fuel our economy. They make our nation stronger. Just introduced a bipartisan bill to protect documented Dreamers from deportation with Senator Padilla.

The Trump-Bondi Justice Department shut down this investigation. They’re using the world’s most powerful law enforcement agency to protect themselves and their own—not YOU.

Tom Homan allegedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover agents posing as business executives. He indicated he’d help them win government contracts to detain immigrants if Trump won. Blatant corruption.

President Trump’s illegal $1,000,000 “gold card” visa scheme is a sham. We need a fair and orderly immigration system. We need to preserve our safety and maintain our status as a beacon of hope for the most vulnerable.

President Trump is rolling out the welcome mat for Russian oligarchs and cartel bosses.

Republicans rejected our proposal that would have avoided a shutdown and prevented large health care premium increases for millions of Americans. I am ready to negotiate with my colleagues, but I will not rubber-stamp the President’s extreme cuts to essential programs that Americans rely on.

Russia’s intentional incursion of Estonian Airspace with three fighter aircraft is further warning that the Baltic nations are in Putin’s sights. The U.S. and NATO must take this as deadly serious.

Senate Republicans have given away the Senate’s authority when it comes to advice and consent. All to pass President Trump’s extreme nominees. They have set a dangerous new precedent for the Senate.

Always a pleasure to see Illinoisans at constituent coffee with @duckworth.senate.gov. Thanks to everyone who joined us and voiced their concerns on Medicaid and mental health.

This is a flagrant attack on free speech. Remember: authoritarian governments silence and threaten those who criticize or oppose them. We must protect our democracy and our fundamental rights.

Kash Patel gutted the unit investigating the 764 gang group—a nihilistic gang blackmailing kids to perform vile acts on camera. Nearly every agent on the squad was reassigned to instead work on Stephen Miller’s personal agenda—arresting innocent, law-abiding immigrants. Gross.

The U.S. remains a beacon of hope for those trapped under brutal regimes. Senator Tillis and I are leading a resolution calling for Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu’s immediate release after being wrongfully detained in Azerbaijan due to his anti-corruption work.

After being defunded by Republicans at the whims of Trump, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced they will soon be closing. Today, I spoke with the CEO of CPB, to discuss the future of public broadcasting, especially in rural areas that rely on radio & public TV.

Parents > Big Tech Always.

The quickest way to hold Big Tech accountable is to give the victims a day in court. Believe me, that gets tech companies’ attention quickly. Democrats and Republicans agree. Big Tech’s time to police itself is over.

This is the opposite of putting America first.

Our country has experienced horrific assassinations throughout history. President John Kennedy. Senator Robert Kennedy. Dr. Martin Luther King. All of us in public life—on both sides of the aisle—have a responsibility to bring down the temperature. Unite the American people.

Republicans are not “Nazis.” Democrats are not “evil.” Democrats are not responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk. Republicans are not responsible for the murder of Melissa Hortman. Opponents are not enemies. We’re Americans.

The 25 largest FBI field offices reportedly have been ordered to divert *45 PERCENT* of their agents from their primary missions. All to work full-time on sham immigration pet projects of Donald Trump.

Intelligent, dedicated FBI professionals were forced out because they did their jobs. Kash Patel has weakened the FBI. Our country is less safe.

This month, we celebrate the heritage, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Our country is stronger because of the contributions of immigrants. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Coal waste contains dangerous pollutants that are linked to many diseases including cancer, lung diseases, and birth defects. If this Administration’s goal is to “Make America Healthy Again,” it must uphold stronger protective standards around coal ash.

NEWS: I sent a letter with my colleagues to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging him to preserve existing regulations covering the disposal of coal ash. Rolling back these protections will threaten human health.

🚨 KASH PATEL INCOMPETENCE EXPOSED 🚨 The inexperienced FBI Director has purged 5,000+ dedicated public servants from the FBI. And when Kash Patel is clearly so unfit to lead, it leaves our country unsafe. THIS is who he's sidelined… and they’re all more competent than him. 🧵

Kash Patel will be under oath before the Judiciary Committee tomorrow. I will press him on his incompetent and partisan mismanagement of the FBI.

Illinoisans rely on Amtrak to commute to work and school, and visit their loved ones. I spoke with IDOT Secretary Gia Biagi to discuss recent Amtrak service disruptions in Illinois and how all partners can keep Illinois’ trains on track.

I welcome Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Washington, D.C. I had the privilege to meet with him in Istanbul during which we discussed the hopeful reopening of the Halki Seminary.

I spoke with the Head of Mission at the Polish Embassy, Bodgan Klich, to discuss Russian incursion into Polish Airspace—a dangerous escalation of the war in Ukraine. It’s long overdue for President Trump to understand that Putin is not taking him seriously.

Far too many Americans suffer financial harm from predatory loans. I introduced legislation to crack down on these deceptive tactics by eliminating high-cost payday loans and other costly forms of credit to protect consumers from the endless cycle of debt.

NEWS: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have asked the U.S. Congress to support the Baltic Security Initiative program as the White House has proposed to cut it. I urge my colleagues to pass my amendment to reauthorize the program amid Putin’s drone incursion into Polish airspace.

I was in the Capitol on September 11th. I saw the black smoke billowing from the Pentagon. That night, Democratic and Republican Senators spontaneously got together on the Capitol steps and sang “God Bless America.” I’ll never forget that—and America can never forget that attack on our homeland.

I still remember where I was on September 11, 2001. That day changed America and the world forever. Today, we remember the innocent lives lost on that day and the brave first responders who risked their lives to help others.

President Trump has stalled, distracted, and fabricated falsehoods to prevent the release of the Epstein files. Today, I voted in favor of releasing the files. The American people deserve transparency, and abusers must be held accountable.

Political violence is wrong—no matter the ideology it stems from. It has zero place in our country. My thoughts are with Charlie Kirk and his family.

Political violence is never, ever the answer. Period.

After 14 extraordinary seasons, Anthony Rizzo will retire as a Chicago Cub. Thank you for all the incredible games at Wrigley, Rizzo!

All our children deserve access to resources that support their emotional and academic needs. Today, I met with members of Illinois Association of School Boards to discuss how we can support our students as this Administration aims to cut critical federal resources for school districts.

Up to 17 million Americans will lose health care and hospitals will face devastating impacts thanks to President Trump’s budget bill. I met w/ @luriechildrens.bsky.social CEO, Dr. Shanley, to reiterate my support for hospitals as this Administration slashes critical funding for health care.

Section 230 reform. STOP CSAM Act. DEFIANCE Act. Kids Online Safety Act. It’s time for Congress to hold Big Tech accountable.

BREAKING: Senate Democrats file amicus brief to appeals court, fighting Donald Trump’s abuse of military deployments.

If Mark Zuckerberg actually meant what he said in his viral apology, he’d do better.

Frances Haugen. Arturo Bejar. Sarah Wynn-Williams. Jason Sattizahn. Cayce Savage. All blew the whistle against Meta for putting profits over people’s safety. Profiles in courage.

President Trump is pushing a constitutional crisis if he deploys the military to Chicago. We saw what happened in Los Angeles. He’s only escalating, and his scare tactics only threaten our safety if they continue. I’m urging the courts to intervene.

Big day in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Two more whistleblowers have come forward and are calling out Meta putting profits over people. Big Tech’s time to police itself is over.