Healthcare should be affordable, accessible, and work for everyone. This month, I’m meeting with doctors, hospitals, and independent practices across IL-06 to hear what they're seeing on the front lines and what Congress can do to lower costs and improve care.

"When danger reared its ugly head, Brave Sir Cornyn turned and fled / Brave, brave, brave, brave Sir Cornyn"

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Cornyn: "There's nothing we could do to rein in the president"

"I am so confident of my innocence that I'm willing to be subjected to the judgment of a non-public, bipartisan committee who - in the worst case - could issue a report recommending that my employer takes a vote on whether to reprimand me" www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller requests an Ethics investigation into himself

The Ohio Republican, who has been accused of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, said he would seek to “clear” his name, adding: “I have absolutely nothing to hide.”

nbcnews.com

File this in the huge list of things that have been known for 100+ years that some tech bro thinks he just discovered. Inertial power plants sometimes can’t ramp as fast as loads sometimes want. One of many reasons we have a grid. arxiv.org/abs/2605.01173

Limiting the Impact of AI Data Centers on Fatigue Life of Thermal Turbine Generators in the Grid: A Frequency-Domain Approach

A framework is established that assesses the impact of variations in artificial intelligence (AI) data center (DC) loads on the fatigue damage of steam/gas turbines of the synchronous generators (SGs)...

arxiv.org

Don't fix SCOTUS. Strip it of appellate jurisdiction & give it to a new court drawn by lot from the whole federal judiciary. Congress has the power to this & there's already a bill in the House to get it done.

Phillip Hallam-Baker@phill.hallambaker.com · 2d ago

Fixing the corrupt Roberts Court has to be job one for the incoming administration. Nothing can improve as long as the likes of Clarence Thomas are taking a million a year in bribes to be the FedSoc voice on the court.

It was a pleasure to join @citizenactionil last week to celebrate the 61st anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. We need to do more than just restore funding for these programs. We have to repeal the entire bill that has put the health and financial security of millions of Americans at risk.

When an international student in Burr Ridge experienced delays with a re-entry permit, my office worked with USCIS to help move the case forward. My casework team advocated on the constituent's behalf and the permit was approved, ensuring the student can continue their studies.

Investing in our small businesses and in early childhood education helps build stronger communities for everyone. I recently visited Beverly Castle Preschool and Learning Center to hear about the challenges they're navigating, and discuss ways to strengthen our workforce, and lower costs.

The only rational reason to confirm Blanche is because you’re so afraid of standing up to Trump that you’ll overlook Blanche’s consistent elevation of Trump’s self interest over the law. Senators voting to confirm should at least be honest about their cowardice. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/u...

Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal

Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.

nytimes.com

If your grandpa kept sending you these as texts, you'd have an emergency family meeting.

Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3d ago

Good to know after a tough weekend on the golf course the president is back at work laser focused on improving the lives of Americans by resuming his deranged AI marathon.

This is ridiculously scary. Yes, we are currently talking about ballrooms and reflecting pools and inflation and Iran and Venezuela and Epstein and crypto grift and the moral rot of the GOP. But all that is going to be forgotten soon. Shit is about to get real, as they say.

Zeke Hausfather@zekehausfather.com · 3d ago

I'm not sure folks have realized just how crazy the second half of 2026 and 2027 will be for global temperatures – on the back of a record-smashing El Niño event. Here is my latest estimate of where both years will end up compared to global temperatures since 1850.

Miller: "If I had assaulted her, would [my former wife] have offered to cook me dinner six days later?" youtu.be/Pt2uIYbEYjgs

Shut up bitch, go fix me a turkey pot pie

YouTube video by Robert Hallock

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The climate crisis is not a future threat. It is real. It is here. It is happening now. My op-ed on the need for federal action to prevent further suffering:

The climate crisis is here, it’s accelerating, and it demands action

A California resident and an Illinois congressman are calling for urgent federal action, including a Climate Bill of Rights for Homebuyers and increased financial oversight, to protect Americans fr…

thehill.com

RFK Jr has no training in any scientific field. He's a history major who got a law degree and worked as an environmental advocate but has never spent any meaningful time doing science, or understanding how science is done. This isn't "an alternative scientific view". It's just kooky opinions.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d ago

BASH: The WSJ reported the president is pressuring you to conduct studies probing the link between vaccines and autism. Is that true? RFK Jr: Did you say 'probing the link'? BASH: I'm just quoting the Wall Street Journal RFK Jr: He certainly does

This is a great program. We've had AAAS fellows on our staff for several years. Great opportunity for them and great for Congress to have their expertise.

Costa Samaras@costasamaras.com · 4d ago

The application for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship, which places scientists & engineers into roles in Congress and in the Executive Branch, opened today. This program is essential for building technical policy capacity in the US. If interested, apply: fellowshipapp.aaas.org/app/main

Applications are open for congressional nominations to the U.S. Service Academies. If you or someone you know is interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy, now is the time to apply through my office. Visit my website to learn more about the nomination process.

Yesterday, I had the honor of joining Worth Park District for the opening of the newly renovated Stahlak Park. Our community is fortunate to have access to these wonderful green spaces that help make our community grow.

Stahlak Park transformed into Worth's newest gem - Southwest Regional Publishing

After four decades as open space, Stahlak Park reopened with Worth's first pickleball courts, new amenities and heartfelt community celebration.

southwestregionalpublishing.com

This week, I had the pleasure of recognizing Downers Grove native Dave Humphreys as my latest Constituent Spotlight honoree. More than 50 years, to his leadership in public health, mental health advocacy, and countless local organizations, Dave has made a lasting impact on DuPage County.

Worth the read. Every organization attracts people at the bottom who reflect the character at the top. Put Trump, Hegseth, Vance at the top and this is what you get. politico.com/news/magazine/2026/08/01/heritage-foundation-young-republicans-groypers-hiring-01006937

GOP Staffers Say the Party Has a Groyper Problem

Party veterans are concerned that the pipeline of young Republican talent is veering off course — and into terminally online extremism.

politico.com

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

If you listen to this whole clip, Jordan appears to say that the problem with Platner wasn’t the abuse allegations - it was the Nazi tattoo. And that’s the difference with Max Miller. So Jordan’s (consistent) position is that when you see abuse, look the other way and protect the abuser.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d ago

“Should Max Miller resign?” Jim Jordan: “He’s a good man. I’m helping him get re-elected.” Kasie: “He’s accused of throwing boiling water on his ex, held a gun to her head, fractured their daughter’s collarbone…”🤔 Jordan: *stammers helplessly as she plays his Platner comments*

Climate change is an “everything” problem. Wildfires, floods and heat waves of course. But also waves of human migration and financial crises for homeowners, insurers and banks. The human pain is real, but ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. thehill.com/opinion/ener...

The climate crisis is here, it’s accelerating, and it demands action

A California resident and an Illinois congressman are calling for urgent federal action, including a Climate Bill of Rights for Homebuyers and increased financial oversight, to protect Americans fr…

thehill.com

In 2009, the company I was running secured a loan guarantee from the DOE for a project to convert waste heat from a silicon refinery into 40 MW of zero-carbon power. We had to prove we had the financing, technical expertise, a path to permitting and that our project was sufficiently innovative…

If you've ever struggled to figure out which politicians are most committed to the interests of the ultra-rich who oversaw hacks into the $5T Treasury payment system and led USAID cuts that will kill millions... just watch who he supports. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/u...

Elon Musk Plans at Least $100 Million in Midterm Spending to Help Republicans

Elon Musk, a year after a huge blowup with President Trump and the Republican Party, is said to be planning to spend in at least eight states to help them in November.

nytimes.com

As the Trump admin rolls back the EPA’s authority to control climate pollution and lets real estate platforms remove climate risk data from listings, our communities are paying the price. @casten.house.gov and Eaton fire survivor Sam Strgacich on the need for action: thehill.com/opinion/ener...

The climate crisis is here, it’s accelerating, and it demands action

A California resident and an Illinois congressman are calling for urgent federal action, including a Climate Bill of Rights for Homebuyers and increased financial oversight, to protect Americans fr…

thehill.com

61 years ago today, Medicare and Medicaid were established to help ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need. That mission is just as important today. Today and everyday, I remain committed to protecting this essential program and ensuring it remains available for those who rely on it.

Today, I joined Citizen Action Illinois’s Anniversary for Medicare and Medicaid event alongside healthcare advocates and Representatives Jesús García, Mike Quigley, Bill Foster, and Lauren Underwood to celebrate these vital programs and reaffirm our commitment to protecting them from harmful cuts.

Today is the 61st birthday for Medicare and Medicaid. And our healthcare system is struggling because the GOP took healthcare away from millions of Americans so that they could throw money to billionaires and ICE. This is the result. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/b...

After Obamacare Cuts, Hospitals Are Treating More Uninsured Patients

More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.

nytimes.com

A truth of job interviewing is that you learn a lot more about people by asking what they have done than what they will do. ANY Senator voting to confirm Blanche based on the idea that he’s changed is, at core, doing a very bad job at doing their job. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/u...

Why Blanche Can’t Win Republican Approval for Attorney General — Yet

The decision by the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, to grant President Trump protection from I.R.S. audits has become the central issue in his confirmation process.

nytimes.com

This morning, I convened a roundtable discussion in Lisle with AARP, Age Options, AgeGuide, LeadingAge, DuPage Senior Citizens Council, Advocate Health, Lurie Children’s Hospital, and local advocates to mark the 61st anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid.