After illegally bulldozing half of the White House, Trump bans media that won’t lie for him from the other half. Every self-respecting media entity in America should boycott what’s left of the White House if he keeps violating press freedom.

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BREAKING: President Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House over their coverage.

This week's MD-08 Local Hero is Maureen Gunnison, an 18-year veteran crossing guard at public schools across our MoCo community. Hear what Maureen loves most about her vitally important job of getting our children safely across the street.

Local Hero Video Series: Week 325 Feat. Maureen Gunnison

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In America, we have no kings, no dictators, no despots, no nobles, no slaves, no serfs, no subjects. Just "We the People." We are not one race, one ethnicity, one religion or one party. But we have one Constitution and one Bill of Rights. Happy Constitution Day, everybody!

This is what a real Kennedy sounds like. Thank you Kerry K. for standing strong not just for human rights all over the world but for the rule of law at home. You make us proud.

Kerry Kennedy on Kennedy Center closure: This is ‘hostage taking by the President’ | CNN

Kerry Kennedy calls out President Trump for the sudden, indefinite closure of the Kennedy Center. This after its Trump-appointed board voted to shutter the historic building, claiming the only way to ...

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GREAT NEWS: Today the House passed a proposal I led with Representatives Jim McGovern and Jimmy Panetta to provide much-needed tax relief to survivors of financial scams and natural disasters. No one should be taxed by the federal government on money stolen from them by scammers and fraudsters.

To my fellow Jewish Americans observing Rosh Hashanah in Maryland and across the country—L’Shana Tovah! Let this new year bring health, sweetness and light to you and your loved ones, and may there be peace all over the world.

It's critical for President Trump to officially extend TPS for Salvadorans now. Meantime, the lack of clarity from the administration is badly hurting people and damaging our economy. Here's what we do know: El Salvador TPS remains in effect and recipients can continue working.

Update on Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador (Release: Sept. 03, 2026)

This guidance supplements the Update on Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador message posted on Aug. 12, 2026.

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25 years ago today, America experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in our history. Thousands of people, including first responders acting to rescue victims, lost their lives in the savage onslaught. Thousands more have died years later from related respiratory illnesses.

Sending love to Will Jawando and Michele and healing wishes for Will’s rapid and complete recovery. We are all rooting for you and will keep you close in our hearts.

Today we honor workers and unions in MD-08 and across America and rededicate to the fight for fair wages, strong benefits and workplace rights. Let’s stand strong against the oligarchs and authoritarians who want an economy of domination and inequality. Happy Labor Day.

This week's Labor Day Weekend Local Hero is the ubiquitous Derrick Nabors, a committed union activist with ATU Local 689. We thank Derrick for his passionate advocacy for workers’ rights, workplace safety and economic justice. Happy Labor Day!

Local Hero Video Series: Week 323 Feat. Derrick Nabors

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This week's MD-08 Local Hero is the ubiquitous Dr. Margaret Persaud, who leads the immunization program for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. As back-to-school season approaches, Dr. Persaud is working hard to make sure all our kids are safe and healthy.

Local Hero Video Series: Week 322 Feat. Dr. Margaret Persaud

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This week’s MD-08 Local Hero is George Escobar, the new Executive Director of We Are CASA, the organization dedicated to uplifting the dignity, strength, and contributions of our immigrant neighbors and building stronger, more inclusive communities for all Marylanders.

Local Hero Video Series: Week 321 Feat. George Escobar

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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President Trump is operating an insider-trading scheme by selling information about his backroom stock grifts to rich investors. House Judiciary Dems are demanding answers on the president’s latest corrupt plans to sell $100K monthly access to his market-moving Truth Social posts.

This week’s MD-08 Local Hero is the dynamic John F. Ross. John leads Nourishing Bethesda, a thriving food pantry in our community. Hear John’s inspiring story and what fuels his work giving back to our neighbors.

Local Hero Video Series: Week 320 Feat. John F. Ross

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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The corruption driving the Trump presidency is a civic emergency. Congress has a responsibility to confront it directly and to crush it as quickly as possible. We, Democrats, will not rest until we restore the rule of law.

Attorney General Todd Blanche secured his confirmation with a laughably flimsy memo promising President Trump's slush fund and Super Pardon was over. The only problem is the memo does nothing of the sort. Hear why this empty agreement leaves the door open to more extraordinary corruption.

This week's MD-08 Local Heroes keep our parks free from invasive plant species through MoCo's Weed Warrior program. Hear Program Manager Corinne Stephens and Super Volunteer Ross Campbell share why they enjoy exploring and protecting our local ecosystem.

Local Hero Video Series: Week 319 Feat. Corinne Stephens and Ross Campbell

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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East Potomac Golf Links made civil rights history in 1941, becoming one of the first desegregated public golf courses in the country. Now President Trump is targeting this historic course for his latest vanity project. We’re demanding an end to the chaos.

Exclusive: Congress presses Trump on D.C. golf course plans

After senators' demands for details went unanswered, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin is taking another swing.

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This week's MD-08 Local Hero is artistic visionary Busy Graham. Thank you, Busy, for your decades of service making the arts more accessible to everyone in our community. Check out her inspiring thoughts.

Local Hero Video Series: Week 317 Feat. Busy Graham

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Great news: The House passed my bipartisan legislation with Representatives Don Bacon and Maxine Dexter to protect pension payments during a government shutdown for thousands of dedicated and patriotic NOAA Corps Officers and USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers.

This week’s MD-08 Local Hero is Stephanie Helsing, President and CEO of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce. Thank you, Stephanie, for working every day to enliven our community and strengthen our great local businesses.

Local Hero Video Series: Week 316 Feat. Stephanie Helsing

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is being held and reportedly tortured in an Israeli prison with no charges, no trial and no Due Process. Netanyahu's government must immediately release him from these lawless, horrific and life-threatening conditions.

The great state of Maryland, in partnership with our splendid local libraries, offers free virtual information sessions where our neighbors can learn more about Social Security benefits from an SSA expert. Register to join here:

Social Security Administration Events

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Today's MD-08 Local Hero is Matt Miziorko, Emergency Management Specialist with MoCo's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Matt closely monitors local storm patterns and the county's flood sensor network, working to keep our people safe from severe storms and flash flooding.

Local Hero Video Series: Week 315 Feat. Matt Miziorko

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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It was a great honor to lead a delegation of members of Congress on a visit to the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington to see this mesmerizing archive of Jewish American history and culture in the DMV. Check out the amazing exhibit called “Blacklisted.”

Susan Goering was a beloved advocate in Maryland for the civil rights and liberties of our people. We honor her lifetime of splendid service, including leading ACLU of Maryland. May the memory of this wonderful woman be a blessing to her family and to all those she loved and served.

Civil rights attorney Susan Goering dies, led ACLU of Maryland

ACLU of Maryland’s Susan K. Goering worked on a lawsuit on a case against the Maryland State Police in which the agency admitted spying on peaceful protesters.

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Attention student borrowers, especially SAVE Plan borrowers: because of Trump and MAGA’s Big Ugly Law, today starts a 90-day period requiring SAVE borrowers to transition to a new plan. All other borrowers face changes under this law and can explore options at:

On the anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, we celebrate the landmark decision legalizing marriage equality nationwide. As the Trump Administration continues its sweeping MAGA attacks on LGBTQIA+ Americans, we recommit to defending freedom, dignity and equal protection for all.

Public health research at world-class institutions like the NIH is an important public good. Rep. Suzan DelBene, Rep. Lori Trahan and I are leading 122 of our colleagues to oppose the Trump Administration’s efforts to give partisan political appointees final say over health research grants.

Raskin moves to stop ‘disastrous’ threat against medical research

Rep. Jamie Raskin seeks to stop the Trump administration from putting political appointees in charge of federal health grants.

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