I was glad to see such great energy in East County to organize our community to vote blue this November! It’s going to take every single one of us to make sure San Diegans show up and vote for Democrats up and down the ballot.

It was great to join CBFD Indivisible this weekend to share an update on my work in Congress – despite Speaker Mike Johnson sending the House home for 7 weeks without acting on AI, the Iran war, or skyrocketing costs. We have work to do – and Democrats are ready to do it.

Donald Trump promised to end foreign wars – and then dragged us into an unnecessary, illegal, and reckless war with Iran. Republicans in Congress have done nothing to stop him. We need Democrats back in charge to hold Trump accountable and end the war.

Trump, dragged down by Iran war, hits lowest approval ever on foreign affairs in new poll

It comes just over a month before voters head to the polls in the November midterm elections.

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We need to vote for Democrats up and down the ballot this November so we can get to work lowering costs and protecting our communities from the Trump Administration. It was great to join AFSCME 127 and other union members this weekend in Lemon Grove to make sure San Diego shows up!

Instead of doing *anything* meaningful to regulate AI or put safeguards in place, Trump is focused on renaming Artificial Intelligence to “Super Intelligence.” He has so much power as President and he’s using it for the dumbest thing possible.

Trump says he’s renaming AI to ‘super intelligence’

The change, which he said will be reflected on government documents, comes amid growing anxiety about artificial intelligence.

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This is authoritarian censorship. Freedom of the press is a Constitutional right. The American people deserve to know what’s really going on inside Trump’s White House — and they deserve a Congress that will hold the President accountable when he violates the law.

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Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied access to the White House.

Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans just cancelled the last day of scheduled votes before the midterms to avoid voting on impeaching Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Let’s vote these cowards out in November. Democrats are ready to work.

House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy

Mike Johnson cancels votes on Thursday, meaning House members will avoid voting on impeaching Pete Hegseth

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Shana Tova to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah! I'm so grateful to be spending this time with my family. Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy, happy, and peaceful new year!

It's been 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. Today, we remember the victims and their loved ones, the first responders who rushed into danger, the rescue and recovery crews, and the service members who sacrificed for our country.

I’m so excited to welcome part of Ramona in the new CA-51 district! It was great to meet so many folks at this Q&A last week, hosted by Ramona Indivisible. As your Member of Congress, I will keep showing up, listening, and fighting for you in Washington.

ONLY 100 DAYS until the midterm elections!! Let’s get Democrats back in the majority in Congress and build a better democracy for everyone. Go to mobilize.us to find an event near you 💙

In honor of Donald Trump's insane speech, comment your favorite conspiracy theory. Best one gets a personalized tin foil hat.

I loved spending the day with folks in Alpine, Old Town, and El Cajon, celebrating the country we're still working to perfect. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

So fun to be out in Julian today to celebrate the 4th of July!

Taking back control of the House AND the Senate would give us real power to fight back, hold Trump accountable, and do big things like expand health care, child care, and protect reproductive rights. Let's make it happen!!

Control of the Senate Is Up for Grabs, Times/Siena Polls Find

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I’m disgusted by the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold laws banning trans girls from participating equally in sports. We must keep fighting to protect ALL women and girls — including trans women and girls — from harassment and discrimination.

Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports

In the latest of a string of losses for LGBTQ rights, the high court allowed states to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports.

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Today is a sad day for America. We’ve lost so much over the past 4 years since the Supreme Court overturned our constitutional right to abortion — but today is a reminder that we need to fight back on every front and codify abortion care nationwide.

Donald Trump is being forced to drop his $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund for his criminal friends because of YOU. Because YOU spoke out and refused to back down. Don’t ever think your voice doesn’t matter or doesn’t hold weight. It does.

Scoop: Trump plans to drop "weaponization" fund

Trump's proposal has drawn bipartisan pushback in the GOP-led House and Senate.

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Nothing makes me prouder than representing San Diego and our military community in Congress. It was great to be out with our community today in Kensington to recognize Memorial Day and everyone who’s given their lives for our country.

Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nader Awad are heroes. Their ultimate sacrifice saved so many lives at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and we’re forever grateful for them. If you’re able, you can help support the victims and families impacted here: goodbricks.org/campaign/ics...

I’m heartbroken for the students, parents, faculty, and everyone affected by yesterday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Everyone should be able to gather, learn, and worship in peace, and I’m so angry that a place of comfort and safety was taken from our community.

Thousands of people from across the country descended on Alabama today to rally and fight for our voting rights — and I was one of them. Tomorrow, the fight continues, but we have each other and we have the playbook to win.

Republicans across the country are pursuing a strategy of voter suppression to cling to power through the 2026 midterms despite their deep unpopularity. But this fight is FAR from over -- and Republicans know it. Democrats can and will win in November.

Virginia Supreme Court throws out redistricting referendum results

The ruling upends one of the most closely watched redistricting fights in the country.

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So proud to be a part of this sisterhood supporting Rep. LaMonica McIver. LaMonica won’t be silenced. She won’t be intimidated out of doing her job. And neither will we.

Inside the Pact to Keep a Congresswoman Out of Prison

“I think that [the Trump administration] thought they could move in ways that are cruel, targeted, and unprecedented, and that maybe no one would care.”

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A Trump-packed, science-hating court doesn’t know more about your body than you do. Mifepristone is safe, effective, and saves lives. We will fight this.

Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.

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Thank you @ordems.bsky.social for inviting me to deliver the keynote address at this year’s Wayne Morse Gala! Together, we can build a country and a future we’re all proud of.

So proud of Virginia for standing up to Donald Trump to defend our democracy. We’re one step closer to flipping the House blue 💪💙🗳️

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Virginia voters have approved a congressional redistricting plan plan that could help Democrats win up to four additional U.S.

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California just passed Prop. 50 to approve redistricting and now Virginia must do the same. This is an emergency measure to stop Trump from rigging the midterms. If you’re in Virginia, vote YES on Tuesday! And if not, send this to literally anyone you know in VA.

We need justice for survivors and accountability for abusers — no matter how powerful they are, what political party they belong to, or the political circumstances involved. These horrific allegations must be investigated, but it’s clear Eric Swalwell should drop out of the race now.

As Trump and his Republican cronies continue to attack mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 election, we won’t let America forget: Donald Trump voted by mail. If it’s good enough for the President, it should be good enough for everyone else.

‘Because I’m President’: Trump Defends His Use of Mail Voting

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