NEWS: My bipartisan bill to protect children from the dangers of AI-enabled toys just passed through committee 🤖   We need to address the emerging AI toy industry before it endangers our kids' safety even further. Next stop, the Senate floor.

NEWS: After demanding that the FAA deny Boeing's waiver for a safety flaw on its 737 MAX 7 back in 2024, the FAA has now certified the aircraft with a fix for the issue.   Safety should always come first, and this fix must be included on every Boeing MAX variant. No matter what.

It was Todd Blanche's idea to create a $2 billion taxpayer slush fund for insurrectionists who assaulted police officers. 

If Senate Republicans confirm him, he won't be America's top lawyer—he'll be Trump's.

Wishing the United States Coast Guard a happy 236th birthday! Semper Paratus.

Happy birthday to one of Illinois’s greatest.

Our nation would never be battle-ready without our brave women in uniform who have earned their place in our military. Pete Hegseth's attacks only weaken our readiness.   Our WARRIOR Act ensures every servicemember is judged by their ability, not their gender. 19thnews.org/2026/07/wome...

Women have served in combat for a decade. Lawmakers want to protect that right.

“As far as I’m concerned, the only person who doesn’t think that women should have the opportunity to serve in these roles is Hegseth,” said Sen. Mazie Hirono, a lead sponsor of a new bill.

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Trump promised a Golden Age for America. But with every tax break his donors receive and every day Trump gets richer while the middle class gets left behind, it's clear what he meant:   A Golden Age for Billionaires and Billionaires Only.

Rodney, a double amputee, was forced to drag himself across the bathroom floor in ICE detention just to take a shower. Reasonable accommodations are a human right. Trump shouldn't get to choose where to draw that line.

Sonya Massey trusted law enforcement to keep her safe. Instead, she lost her life at the hands of those sworn to protect and serve—an all too common tragedy for Black Americans.

May we honor Sonya’s legacy by advocating for justice, accountability and a safer future for all.

Officer who shot Sonya Massey denied medical release from prison

Sean Grayson, the officer who fatally shot Sonya Massey in her own home, has been denied medical release from his 20-year prison sentence. Grayson, a former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, was diagn...

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Last year, wide bipartisan majorities in Congress voted to expand IVF coverage for our servicemembers. But not this year. Apparently, we can afford the largest defense budget ever, but not a fraction of that to help our troops build their families. Outrageous.

G.O.P. Kills Bid to Expand I.V.F. Access in the Military

In a notable shift, Republican senators voted unanimously against a proposal to expand the military’s coverage of fertility treatments.

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Let’s spend billions on families. Not wars.

Trump promised he’d lock up the “worst of the worst.” Instead, he locked up a teenager who should’ve been celebrating his high school graduation.

The Port Shuaiba attack exposed Trump's failure to protect and care for troops who are injured.   Trump and Hegseth must stop putting servicemembers in harm’s way, failing them when they’re wounded and then covering it up.   I’m demanding answers.

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 6d ago

Democratic lawmakers announced that they are opening an investigation into the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. service members in Kuwait earlier this year, citing doubts over the objectivity of the military’s internal review of the attack.

Remember all the times that Trump said the war was over? Six months in, he's still choosing bombs over diplomacy. Not giving a damn about the targets he puts on our troops' backs.

NBC News@nbcnews.com · 6d ago

LATEST: Iran vows to “punish” the United States after the American military said it had completed a “heavy wave of strikes” overnight.

The Save Trump's Ass Act, aka the SAVE Act, isn't about stopping voter fraud. It's about protecting the fraud in the White House.

Trump ran on America first. Yet, he puts America last. Every time.

Trump is doing everything he can to hide the true cost of the war from the American people. 18 servicemembers have been killed. Over 600 are wounded. We will not let him cover up their sacrifices.

Reminder: Trump voted by mail in the last election

The New York Times@nytimes.com · last wk.

Breaking News: President Trump asked the Supreme Court to clear the way for an executive order to restrict voting by mail, as he pushes for more control over voting ahead of the midterms.

Trump can't erase the true cost of his disastrous war by rewriting the casualty count. It's a disgrace to our fallen heroes and their families.

Ramps, elevators and accessible stations make transit better for everyone.   It’s time for Congress to renew the ASAP program for stations nationwide and keep those upgrades moving. 🚅

36 years after the Americans with Disability Act was signed into law, our fight isn’t over. However long it takes, we’ll keep pushing until all 70 million Americans with disabilities have the dignity, independence and freedom they deserve.

My two girls are only here because of IVF—but for far too many Americans, this treatment is out of reach. No more excuses from Republicans. It's time to protect IVF and make it more affordable for middle class families.

1st Lt. Tyler Feehan, Sgt. Angel Rampersad, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales and Sgt. Michael Swinton gave their lives admirably serving our nation.

Erasing their sacrifices is a disgraceful attempt by this fragile President to minimize the costs of his illegal war.

Aric Toler@aric.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Pentagon removed the names of 4 servicemembers who died in Jordan from their official list of Iran war casualties. They explain that this is because "their deaths occurred after President Trump declared a cease-fire in the war in April." Free gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/u...

On the campaign trail, Trump promised free IVF if he was elected. Nearly two years later, he still hasn’t delivered.   No more delays.  No more broken promises.  It’s time to pass the Right to IVF Act.

Trump claimed he "totally destroyed" Iran's military months ago. Now he is threatening war crimes that will put more of our servicemembers at risk. When will Republicans say enough? This is weak and desperate leadership.

The Commander in Chief is downplaying the deaths of our heroes just days after three more were killed. Our Gold Star families deserve better.

Another servicemember killed. Another devastating reminder of the true cost of war. Their sacrifice can never be forgotten. taskandpurpose.com/news/us-serv...

US service member killed in Iraq during a ‘controlled detonation’ of an Iranian munition

The death comes a day after two troops were killed in a drone and missile attack in Jordan.

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Two more servicemembers have been killed by Iranian strikes. Another is missing and four were medically evacuated. My heart is broken for the families learning about this tremendous loss, and the others waiting for answers. Our nation is forever indebted to our fallen heroes for their sacrifice.

From the warehouse floor to a family’s front door.🏠 Modular construction is helping build more homes in less time here in Illinois. And get ready! Our new ROAD to Housing law is set to create more jobs and supercharge this work at a lower cost.

One year ago, Trump enacted the biggest Medicaid cut in history in his Big, Ugly Betrayal. Today, @durbin.senate.gov and I heard from providers, patients and advocates about the true costs of these cuts—and what comes next.