ICYMI: ICE announced plans for a new immigrant detention facility at a problematic prison in Eastern NC. I have called on the Trump admin to cancel these plans immediately. This admin continues to violate the safety and human dignity of immigrants. We can't let them expand this abuse in our state.

Join me this Thursday for an in-person Town Hall in North Raleigh! This is a crucial moment for our country, and I want to talk with you about what's at stake for the people of North Carolina and how we can work together to stand up for our community. RSVP here: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...

Any veteran struggling with opioid addiction should receive treatment as soon as they're ready. But too often, distance or long waits for care stand in the way. My bipartisan bill with Rep. Davis & Rep. Carol Miller will connect veterans with virtual treatment providers.

The BOP changed its policy to allow the Attorney General to reward allies with cushy prison placements or punish enemies with harsher conditions. I spoke to The Bulwark about Todd Blanche's attempt to cover his tracks on Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer to Club Fed. www.thebulwark.com/p/todd-blanc...

Todd Blanche’s New Grip on the Federal Prison System

Critics worry a little-noticed policy shift could let the attorney general reward allies, punish enemies, and sideline longstanding Bureau of Prisons processes.

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As someone who worked for decades to improve NC's criminal justice system, I've seen firsthand how DNA testing can deliver justice and even exonerate the innocent. I'm proud to have secured $500,000 in federal funding for Wake County's new DNA lab, which is now open. Read More:

New DNA Lab Hopes to Provide Answers, Free Up State Resources

Before this lab opened, Wake County was one of 99 counties relying on the State Crime Laboratory for all DNA analysis. The new lab will now begin analyzing DNA evidence, starting with a small number o...

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For 61 years, Medicare and Medicaid have been lifelines. But they face unprecedented attacks. This admin cut Medicaid for 15 million Americans to fund tax cuts for the rich. Now, they're ending a critical Medicare subsidy program. We cannot abandon Americans in their most vulnerable moments.

Republicans want us to give this admin the benefit of the doubt on their new bill that criminalizes any child who overstays their visa. I won't standby giving unchecked power to an admin that has repeatedly violated the law.

I led a roundtable to discuss how this admin harmed higher education by changing student loan rules. Trump’s policies are hurting the future teachers, healthcare workers, business leaders, & more that Wake County needs. I'll keep fighting to make sure higher ed remains a pathway to opportunity.

I'm fighting in Washington to make life easier for folks in North Carolina. Lately, that looks a lot like fighting against bad policies that do nothing to bring down costs. Hear more:

This morning, I announced $850,000 in safety improvements to Jones Sausage Road alongside Garner Mayor Gupton, members of the Garner Town Council, key staff and the Garner PD. This project will help ensure our infrastructure is safe, efficient, and built for the future.

I love going to the farmers market; I know where my food comes from and I pay fair prices that go straight to NC farmers. But families are struggling to afford groceries, gas, and more because of this admin. With 100 days until Election Day, it's clear we're moving in the wrong direction.

Despite how this admin advertises a new “gold-standard” in science, scientific research is collapsing nationwide. Trump & his political appointees now want to control ALL grant decisions, risking clinical trials, biotech, & more. It's a cheap cover-up of their costly threats to science.

A new Republican bill would make any child who overstays their visa a criminal--even if they're with a parent or don't have the ability to leave on their own. This isn't about safety. This is about hurting immigrant children. @raskin.house.gov and I explain:

My statement on House Republicans’ Partisan NDAA:

House Republicans want to pass an immigration bill that would criminalize children—even toddlers— who overstay their visas. We can't trust this admin to treat children humanely or follow the law as is. Why would we trust them with a new law that could damage more kids?

NEW: I launched an investigation w/ Rep. Valerie Foushee + @adams.house.gov into Duke Energy's settlement with the Trump admin to abandon an offshore wind project off the NC coast in exchange for a payout. We will get answers. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

I'm devastated to lose another Fort Bragg soldier. My deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton of Fayetteville as they grieve this unimaginable loss. I'm praying for the safety of all of our servicemembers around the world. My heart goes out to his young children.

Nearly 6 years after we lost civil rights icon John Lewis, President Trump is spreading lies and pushing to take voting access away from millions of Americans. We can't let that happen. We must follow John Lewis' legacy, get into some good trouble, and exercise our right to vote this November.

I was honored to receive the Equal Rights Amendment Champion Certificate. Today is an important day to discuss equal rights - on the 6-year anniversary of civil rights leader John Lewis' death. Lewis fought for equal rights for all Americans, no matter their gender, race, or religion. 1/2

Patricia Rojas is a Documented Dreamer. She was forced to self-deport — despite having lived in the U.S. nearly her entire life. My bill would protect thousands like Patricia whose families came to this country legally. Read more: reason.com/2026/07/10/s...

Todd Blanche faces the Senate today. From Trump's slush fund to the mishandling of the Epstein files and Ghislaine Maxwell's shady prison transfer, the evidence is clear: the Senate must vote NO on confirming him as Attorney General.

Joan Sebastian Guerrero was a 26-year-old father who did the right things to be in this country legally. He wasn't the target of a warrant, yet he was shot and killed by ICE. Trump's ICE is out of control and not making our communities safer.

A federal judge just ruled that Trump’s IRS immunity deal + slush fund amounts to “self-dealing.” This scam is so appalling that the judge is referring Trump’s lawyers for sanctions. Trump wants to reward the architect of it all—Todd Blanche—by making him Attorney General.

Despite Trump's attempts to block it, historic, bipartisan legislation to lower housing costs is now law. Trump refused to sign this package because he wants Republicans to pass an extreme voter suppression bill. He failed, and the American people won. www.cnn.com/2026/07/11/e...

Sweeping housing affordability bill becomes law, despite Trump’s delay. Here’s what it actually means for the housing market | CNN Business

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to tackle housing affordability, officially became law early Saturday, despite a series of attempts by President Donald Trump to stall...

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I was proud to join Cary Mayor Weinbrecht and @wakegov Chair Don Mial to announce over $1 million in federal funding for Walnut Creek. Since the 90s, Cary and Raleigh residents have worked to restore Walnut Creek. This funding shows what we can achieve when communities and government work together.

It was an honor to present the N.C. Council of Women with a commemorative flag to honor their contributions to our nation. As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, it is essential to recognize the role of women in shaping America's past and defining our future.

I had a great time celebrating America’s 250th anniversary at Capitol 250 Freedom Fest in Raleigh. This milestone serves as an opportunity to come together, reflect on our history, and remember that the work of building a more perfect union is never done.

Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, I'm reflecting on the enduring ideal enshrined in the Declaration of Independence: that all of us are created equal. Wishing everyone a safe and happy day of celebration!

Despite what this administration says, the war with Iran isn't over. I attended a briefing with Marco Rubio & Steve Witkoff, where they refused to answer legitimate questions about our security, economy, and impacts on our allies.