ICE targeting a child, handcuffing them, and forcing them into detention is despicable. It is inhumane. I am calling on the Administration to free this child immediately. Additionally, TPS protections must be restored for all who've had them unfairly ripped away.

Haitian boy, 8, detained during scheduled immigration appointment

Homeland Security said the uncle did not have legal custody, so it took the boy under a 2008 anti-human-trafficking law “out of an abundance of caution.”

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Trump has put more time and attention into his vanity projects — his ballroom, his arch, his reflecting pool renovation — than he has ever put into lowering costs.

Trump brags about the White House ballroom in his first post-election appearance

One day after elections in which Democrats took back the House and the Senate, the president addressed workers building the White House ballroom and said he didn’t regret starting the Iran war.

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Election Day is here! Make your voice heard. 🗳️ Find your polling place here: sos.ca.gov/elections/po... If you have any issues at the polls or need assistance, call the CA voter hotline: (800) 345-VOTE (8683)

Election Day is TOMORROW! 🗳️ Ensure your voice is heard in our democracy and make a plan to vote. Find your polling location here: sos.ca.gov/elections/po...

Hoy hemos perdido una figura enorme del movimiento por los derechos civiles y del movimiento laboral. (1/4)

Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96

Dolores Huerta has died. Her family says the United Farm Workers co-founder, civil rights icons and feminist activist died Wednesday at the age of 96.

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We lost a giant of the civil rights and labor movement today. (1/3)

Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96

Dolores Huerta has died. Her family says the United Farm Workers co-founder, civil rights icons and feminist activist died Wednesday at the age of 96.

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With El Niño strengthening, we’re expecting frequent storms, heavy rainfall, and flooding in San Diego County. Make sure you’re prepared and sign up for emergency alerts at alertsandiego.org/en-us/prepar....

This is pure desperation from Trump. It's another baseless attempt by this Administration to stoke fear and undermine confidence in our elections. It will not work. Our elections belong to voters, NOT Trump.

'This is not normal': Feds demand California counties set aside ‘likely’ noncitizen ballots

The Justice Department sent letters to county elections offices statewide Friday demanding they segregate ballots from voters the Trump administration believes are not U.S. citizens.

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The NY Federal Reserve confirms what we've known: Trump's tariffs are responsible for rising costs. Trump promised to lower prices on day one — his economy is crushing families.

Inflation on many everyday items was entirely due to tariffs, NY Fed says

Tariffs added 2.9 percentage points to inflation in 67 categories of goods by February 2026, researchers at the New York Federal Reserve found.

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ICE enforcement near schools in San Diego isn't making us safer. It's just terrorizing our students. I led the SD Congressional delegation in calling for an end to this, and it was an honor to have Senator Schiff in San Diego last week to make it clear: ICE doesn't belong anywhere near our schools.

Glad to join Sweetwater Authority to celebrate National City Wells’ new treatment system. Investing in reliable local water infrastructure is an investment in the future of our communities. I’m proud to have helped secure over $950,000 in federal funding to help improve water quality.

Our nation’s story can’t be told without the story of the Indigenous communities who first called this land home. On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor their history, contributions, culture, and resilience. We must continue to work towards a future firmly rooted in justice and equality.

I fully agree with the Catholic bishops and other faith leaders. I would expect to see this from a terror group or dictator, but not here in the United States.

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The Defense Department’s announcement that it would live-stream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan reverses decades of established practice surrounding the death penalty. The announcement has raised many legal and ethical questions. https://wapo.st/4dx3CoZ

As the USS Lincoln returned yesterday, we welcomed home our service members who endured a long and difficult 321-day deployment. These heroes served our country with honor, bravery, and integrity.

The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned home to San Diego Bay after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war.

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Absolutely disgusting and deranged. The families that call San Diego home - including over 115,000 active duty service members - are not a "small price to pay." This is unacceptable coming from the President of the United States.

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Trump: "With the war, it's just artificial. It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay ... let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay."

Health care premiums skyrocketed this year because Republicans refused to extend ACA tax credits that help Americans afford their health insurance. Republicans continue to prioritize the needs of their billionaire friends over hardworking American families.

This is exactly why I demanded answers on CoreCivic’s recent sale of the Otay Mesa Detention Center to the government and questioned why DHS purchased OMDC for $739.2 million – more than four times more than the property’s assessed value of $168 million. (1/5)

ICE wasted millions of taxpayer dollars in rapid push to expand detention capacity, government watchdog finds

With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.

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I am disgusted by this. Antisemitism, hate, and bigotry have absolutely no place in our communities.

Same home in Imperial Beach struck twice by hate symbols and antisemitic graffiti

The graffiti with black permanent marker has appeared on that home and other areas nearby this month, sheriff’s officials said.

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Schools should be a safe place for kids to learn, NOT the backdrop to immigration enforcement. Thanks to my San Diego delegation colleagues for standing with me to demand an end to ICE enforcement near campuses.

Local lawmakers demand ICE end immigration enforcement near schools

The lawmakers note several other incidents involving ICE actions near schools, including last school year.

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School should be a safe place for students to learn and grow. But since the start of the school year, there have been multiple incidents where ICE agents have detained parents and students near campuses across San Diego County. It's unacceptable.

Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur here in CA-52 and across the globe a meaningful day and an easy fast. G'mar Chatima Tovah.

Disgraceful. Climate change is here and now, causing extreme weather and devastation. We need action to tackle the climate crisis and ensure we’re leaving a better world for the next generation.

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BREAKING: The EPA is eliminating a rule that limits planet-warming pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants.

Trump also promised DOGE checks and tariff checks. Neither happened. This Administration isn't offering real solutions to help families struggling in Trump's failed economy. Just more empty promises.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo ago

VARGAS: Does giving people $5,000 increase the deficit or debt? BESSENT: I believe there are ways to do it without increasing the debt or deficit VARGAS: Such as? BESSENT: That's in process right now VARGAS: So it's somehow mysteriously or magically occur?

Trump also promised DOGE checks and tariff checks. Neither happened. This Administration isn't offering real solutions to help families struggling in Trump's failed economy. Just more empty promises.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo ago

VARGAS: Does giving people $5,000 increase the deficit or debt? BESSENT: I believe there are ways to do it without increasing the debt or deficit VARGAS: Such as? BESSENT: That's in process right now VARGAS: So it's somehow mysteriously or magically occur?

Mail-in ballots are a safe and secure way to vote. Donald Trump himself voted by mail last month. This is a win, and we’ll keep fighting to protect this right for all.

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plan to limit mail-in voting in midterms | CNN Politics

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to change how mail ballots are sent to voters across the country, rebuffing a proposal that election officials warned w...

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From Forbes - 'It's Outrageous': Juan Vargas Blasts GOP Over $40 Trillion National Debt, Rising Cost of Living Under Trump and Republicans, billionaires get tax cuts while families across the country struggle to make ends meet. It's beyond unacceptable.

'It's Outrageous!': Juan Vargas Blasts GOP Over $40 Trillion National Debt, Rising Cost Of Living

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25 years ago, September 11th changed our nation forever. Today, we remember and honor the thousands of lives lost, the survivors, the families whose lives were forever changed, and our brave first responders who rushed towards danger to help others. We will #NeverForget.

I joined an amicus brief to say the IRS should never be sharing taxpayer data with ICE. A federal appeals court just agreed with us. This is a win, and we'll keep fighting to stop the Trump Admin from terrorizing our immigrant communities.

Appeals court upholds ruling barring IRS from sharing data with ICE

A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling blocking information sharing between the IRS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the immigration agency requested the …

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On Labor Day, we honor the workers throughout our history who fought for dignity on the job and their accomplishments, including the 8-hour workday and safer working conditions. I'm committed to ensuring that every worker’s voice is heard in Congress.

I capped off August by celebrating Latanya Nowatnick as Constituent of the Month! Latanya is the co-founder of Chula Vista Women’s Collective and Casa de Otay, a coffee shop and welcoming gathering space in our district.