Donald Trump has made nearly 28,700 trades since returning to the White House. That’s more than every member of Congress combined. (1/2)

If we want America to lead in AI innovation, we need to lead on AI safety. The two aren’t in competition with each other.

For far too long, Washington has passed the buck on costly water upgrades to our communities, even when cities and towns can’t afford them. The result? Decades of delay while sewage spills into our rivers after each and every heavy storm. That isn’t fair. (1/2)

U.S. House Approves Bill that Could Pay for Haverhill, Methuen Water and Sewer Projects - WHAV

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Thursday said she backed the bipartisan 2026 Water Resources Development Act that, if all other pieces fall into place, could provide Haverhill $50 million toward water and s...

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Donald Trump says our economy is the envy of the world. He must be living in an alternate reality.

The FRONTIER Act proposes the strongest AI safety framework introduced at any level of government. The stakes are simply too high. We need guardrails in place before something goes wrong.

A 53-day recess is unacceptable. Families across America don’t get a recess from the high cost of groceries, gas, healthcare, or the risks of AI. Neither should Congress. (1/2)

“Action, not vacation”: House Democrats push AI votes

107 House Democrats asked Speaker Mike Johnson to cancel the recess and vote on AI safeguards. Jeffries called AI safety a serious issue.

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Trahan: Between the president saying things like “let data reign” or “this is a hoax,” no one is buying that. We all lived through social media and the failure that we did not put more guardrails in place when we had the opportunity to do it, whether that’s around privacy or kids’ design.

G’mar Chatimah Tovah to everyone observing Yom Kippur. Wishing you an easy fast and a year of strength, peace and good fortune!

Congratulations to Jean Michel DeAza, Jeffrey Hytinen, Clayton Gossett, and Justin Chaires on being sworn in as new members of Acton’s Fire Department! Grateful for your decision to serve our community and keep us safe!

Acton Fire pins four new firefighters

Tuesday afternoon September 8, Acton formally inducted four new members to the Fire Department: Jean Michel DeAza - Firefighter/Paramedic Jeffrey Hytinen - Firefighter/EMT Clayton Gossett - ...

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The last thing families need when they’re trying to figure out how to get ahead is a data center driving up their utility bills and making it even harder for them to make ends meet. That is why I voted this week to pass the bipartisan Ratepayer Payer Protection Act. (1/3)

House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs

The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.

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Whether you're heading to the supermarket to stock up for a tailgate this weekend or just picking up snacks for a watch party with loved ones, you're feeling the higher prices in real time. (1/2)

The ground has shifted on AI safety. The American people are demanding action, and a bipartisan coalition is working to craft durable guardrails on advanced AI systems before a preventable catastrophe happens.

I joined @repyassansari.bsky.social and more than two dozen @housedemocrats.bsky.social in urging Donald Trump to take urgent action to address the serious risks posed by frontier AI. (1/2)

The hardworking folks who answer calls in 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline centers do lifesaving work every single day. They deserve every ounce of support necessary to do their jobs as effectively as possible. (1/2)

Trahan, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support 988 Call Centers - WestfordCAT

Congresswoman Lori Trahan and Congressman Don Bacon have introduced the bipartisan 988 Call Center Improvement Act.

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Price tag for Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's war in Iran: $38 BILLION. That money could've lowered health care costs for 22 million Americans this year, and we’d still have $8 billion left over. Instead, families are being forced to pay more for groceries, gas and their utilities.

Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says

The war is expected to increase U.S. inflation by 0.5% in the first three months of 2027, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

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53 days. That’s how long the House will be in recess. That’s nearly two months where we’re left hoping AI doesn’t get out of control. (1/2)

Trahan, Beyer Lead Bipartisan Push for House Leaders to Act Immediately on Artificial Intelligence

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America has always led the world on emerging technologies by setting strong standards and bringing others along with us. We must do the same with AI.

When a community decides to allow the construction of a data center, it should be the companies that pay for it. The construction costs, the utility costs – those fall on the company, not the family down the street. (1/3)

Trahan Votes to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Price Hikes

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If we lose our grip on this technology, we won't lose it as Democrats or Republicans. We won't lose it as Americans or Chinese. We'll lose it as human beings. All of us, together. The risks posed by advanced AI transcend our traditional adversaries. Our response has to too.

It was great to kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month speaking at CHCI’s annual Legislative and Leadership Conference about the importance of supporting women's sports.    My grandparents immigrated from Brazil and Portugal in pursuit of greater opportunities for their children. (1/3)

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the history, culture, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino communities across Massachusetts and beyond. (1/4)

I’m proud to see one of our own recognized as a Newman Civic Fellow, one of a select group of students nationwide chosen for this honor. (1/2)

NECC student earns national civic fellowship

HAVERHILL — Her belief that looking inward before changing the community has helped one Northern Essex Community College sophomore secure a spot in a national civic fellowship that only accepts

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The right to vote is the foundation of our Democracy. It's what sets us apart. We each get a say in who represents us. (1/3)

Former GOP lawmakers join Democrats to challenge Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown

Current Democratic members of Congress and former Republican lawmakers are joining forces to call for the courts to stop Trump's mail-in voting executive order.

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We have a narrow window to act on AI before it's too late.   It would be a terrible mistake for Congress to watch what's happened over the past week – newly discovered AI model incidents, safety researchers sounding the alarm, CEOs calling for a slowdown – and do nothing.

The past year hasn’t been easy for our farmers. Between cuts to SNAP, tariffs, gas and fertilizer prices, and labor shortages, farmers across the Commonwealth are feeling the squeeze. (1/3)

Eight years ago today, gas explosions ripped through Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover. Thousands of families were driven from their homes, and the Rondon family lost Leonel at just 18 years old. The Merrimack Valley will never forget that day. (1/4)

Powerful AI models are breaking out of their own labs, onto the internet, and hacking into other companies. (1/3)

AI & Tech Brief: The Coxon effect

The resignation of Jacob Coxon from Anthropic has resulted in a watershed moment for AI politics

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Wishing all those celebrating across Massachusetts and beyond a joyous Rosh Hashanah! May the jewish new year bring peace, health, and joy. Shana Tova!

AI touches everything from jobs to the economy to our kids' classrooms and beyond. We need to tackle a host of issues, but we have to start with the catastrophic risks posed by frontier models. (1/2)

Twenty-five years ago today, terrorists attacked our country on September 11th, 2001. (1/6)