Speaker Johnson is sending us home early today to avoid a vote on impeaching Pete Hegseth over this unnecessary, costly war with Iran. If you actually cared about the Americans whose pocketbooks are hurting from this war, you’d keep us here. Shame on you, Mike Johnson.

Trump has already kicked off more than 150,000 children in California off SNAP—including many in my district.  No child should have to go with an empty belly.  I’ll keep fighting to restore and protect SNAP so every child has the nourishment they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

I'm glad to hear the LA County Board of Supervisors is supporting our bipartisan resolution to expand prenatal screening for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) by declaring November 24th APS Awareness Day.

I’m devastated by last night’s news helicopter crash in Chatsworth. My heart is with the victims’ loved ones, the entire NBC4/Telemundo52 family, and everyone grieving this tragedy. Our incredible local news’ steadfast commitment to keeping Angelenos informed never goes unnoticed.

By this logic, Trump should be first in line for arrest.

Headquarters@headquartersnews.bsky.social · 2d ago

JD Vance: If you defraud the American people, or steal taxpayer money, we will send you to prison.

We said this sh*t was not legal, and SCOTUS confirmed it. Voting by mail is safe, secure, and accessible. Democrats will not stand idly by while the Trump Administration tries to silence your voice. Proud of this win, now let's keep fighting.

The Associated Press@apnews.com · 2d ago

BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterms.

Trump claims we can’t put guardrails on AI development because it undermines our competitive edge in the AI race against China.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2d ago

Trump: "The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!"

Angelenos are feeling the squeeze in every direction from Trump’s reckless tariffs and unnecessary war.  Surviving should not be the new thriving.  @housedemocrats.bsky.social fighting for an affordable America so working families can remain in the places they call home.

Los Angeles Times@latimes.com · 6d ago

Why does everything seem so expensive in L.A.? Rent, groceries, gas and other essentials have all gotten pricier. Here’s how much they’ve gone up ... and what’s driving the increases.

Vote by mail is a safe, secure, and accessible way to make your voice heard. Yet Trump, who has voted by mail twice this year, is now seeking to restrict access to this essential voting option ahead of the midterms.

Wishing everyone celebrating across Los Angeles and around the world a meaningful and joyful Rosh Hashanah! May the new year bring you peace, happiness, and good health.

Twenty-five years ago today, our nation was forever changed. We remember the thousands of loved ones who were taken and the countless families who were broken on September 11, 2001.

The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is an opportunity to build more housing in LA. I brought local housing leaders together to discuss how we can turn this opportunity into action and ensure every Angeleno has a safe, affordable place to call home.

ICE is assaulting, deporting, and killing U.S. citizens under the Trump Administration. How is this happening? And who is responsible? I broke it all down—full video out now.

From the trades to the office, workers are the backbone of our economy. It was a joy to join local unions this morning to celebrate their members and honor the hard work they do every day to keep our communities moving forward.

When people show you who they are, believe them. Calling a Black man a “monkey” or an “errand boy” is blatantly racist—full stop. It doesn’t matter who said it, what their politics are, or what causes they claim to champion.

Happy birthday to the one and only City of Angels!  From the skyscrapers towering over the DTLA skyline to the vibrant communities across the Southside, I’m proud to represent this incredible city and its people in Congress.

From accepting lavish gifts to selling out our national security to line his own pockets, Trump’s corruption is rampant while hardworking Americans like you get absolutely nothing.

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 2w ago

A record number of Americans believe there is widespread corruption in the U.S. government, reaching the highest level of distrust in two decades, according to a new Gallup poll.

This week, I joined @meng.house.gov and colleagues for a moment of silence on the House floor for the people of Nepal and Tibet. This horrific tragedy continues to worsen in the aftermath of the floods, as more than 1,000 people have died and thousands remain missing. (1/2)

Welcome to the California Delegation, Rep. Aisha Wahab!   Looking forward to having another California State Senate alum around and working together to stand up for working families and marginalized communities.

Speaker Johnson just canceled the last two weeks of session in September. Since January 2025, Republican leadership has cancelled almost 25% of scheduled vote days—that doesn’t sound like the most productive Congress to me. 🤔

The Trump Administration placed an ankle monitor on Pierre Damas Bel as part of its crackdown on Haitian TPS holders. Days later, he's no longer with us. (1/3)

NBC News@nbcnews.com · 2w ago

Pierre Damas Bel of Springfield, Ohio, expressed feeling “shame and humiliation” at having to wear an ankle monitor. The college student died by suicide days later. ICE said it does not comment on the cause of death while an investigation is pending.

In our lifetimes, Gloria Steinem was the OG feminist. She dedicated her life to advancing women’s rights, expanded what generations of women believed was possible, and taught us how to fearlessly live out our values. (1/2)

The Associated Press@apnews.com · 2w ago

BREAKING: Gloria Steinem, the potent voice of the U.S. women’s movement and a co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92.

Today, I voted against legislation to permanently fix the number of Supreme Court Justices to nine. Congress has repeatedly expanded—and shrunk—the size of the Supreme Court. This isn’t a new concept. (1/2)

CBS News@cbsnews.com · 2w ago

A Republican-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House on Wednesday, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority support needed for adoption.

I vehemently condemn the settler violence in the West Bank, which has escalated this year with more than 3,200 Palestinians displaced, 76 killed, and countless more harassed and harmed. (1/3)

Democrats just got a substantial win. The CR, which funds the government through December 11, blocks the OMB grants rule that allows political appointees to block or terminate grant funding that “doesn’t align” with Trump’s priorities.

This whistleblower report should alarm EVERYONE. If true, Trump is blatantly ignoring court orders to limit voting-by-mail by forcing the U.S. Postal Service to implement an untested and federally blocked tracking system. (1/2)

Whistle-Blower Says USPS Is Secretly Proceeding on Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Before Midterms

The Postal Service disputed allegations by the whistle-blower that the agency had violated several court orders that should have halted work on the plan.

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With so much happening here in our community and nationwide, I hope you’ll join my upcoming telephone town hall this Wednesday, September 2, at 6PM PT. To get a call from me, RSVP by Wednesday at 9 AM PT at: kamlager-dove.house.gov/live.

Trump calling Americans “backwards and poor” because they want to determine what happens in their community is a disgrace. It’s called democracy. The president should look into it.

Headquarters@headquartersnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

Trump orders Americans to stop complaining about data centers disrupting their communities in new post: “The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor.”

Convenings like this are about more than preparing our transportation system for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games—they’re about building the Los Angeles we deserve.

It doesn’t take a genius to see why people have questions about Don Jr.’s recent business successes. @democrats-judiciary.house.gov is going to get to the bottom of these shady dealings.