My thoughts are with all of those impacted by the catastrophic flooding in Texas. As search and rescue efforts continue, we stand in solidarity with the people of Texas and with first responders and offer our compassion and aid in this time of crisis.

I'm proud to represent the largest and most vibrant Cabo Verdean community in the United States. As Cabo Verde celebrates 50 years of independence, we celebrate how this small archipelago has become a model of freedom and democracy.

Our nation was born from protest—powered by hope. At a time when our democracy and values are being attacked, we honor community, diversity, and courage that make us American. And recommit to the movement that created Independence Day—a fight for liberty and justice for all.

Secretary Rubio says USAID didn’t serve US interests. It not only stopped diseases before they spread, but kept fragile countries from collapsing and provided reasons to trust the US instead of China. That’s not charity, that’s strategy. He just doesn’t get it.

We cannot agonize. We must organize — for affordable health care, for a clean energy future, and for our democratic principles. Thanks, @dank, for having me on @peoplecabinet to break down the devastating consequences of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill and how Democrats are fighting back.

Paramount's settlement with Trump over his baseless lawsuit is a sad day for media independence. With Paramount’s merger pending before @FCC, it also reeks of political interference. I will be watching @FCC closely.

Last night, I proposed two amendments to strike the billions Republicans are giving away to Big Oil in their Big Ugly Bill, including tax breaks for drilling, oil production, and coal. The fight to strike these Big Oil bonuses is not over.

After 27 hours, Republicans passed their Big Ugly Bill—a catastrophic assault on health care, food, and climate. They chose Trump and billionaires over families and our future. This fight isn't over. Now it’s the House’s turn to stop it. We can't agonize—we must organize.

Republicans tried to put new taxes on wind and solar projects in Massachusetts. We just forced them to take it out of the bill. But this thing shouldn't pass at all. Keep pushing.

Here’s the latest—the Senate is still in session after 26 hours. Republicans are now forcing major changes to their Big Ugly Bill that no one has seen. This is legislating in the dark with the health care of millions of Americans on the line.

99-1 vote. I’m proud to have worked to kill this disastrous idea.

Here’s the state of play:. Republicans have no idea what their next move is and are trying desperately to find a way they can kick millions of people off their health insurance to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.

Republicans are trying to pass the most destructive climate bill ever proposed by Congress. This bill isn’t just reckless–it’s a direct attack on our health, our wallets, and our future.

I've got some simple questions:. Do we want to cut health care access for millions?. Do we want to gut clean energy?. Do billionaires really need this tax break?. Do we really need to increase the DOD budget by $150 billion?. I don't think so.

Rural hospitals would lose $87 billion. Urban hospitals would lose $337 billion. No fund is going to make up the difference. Republicans should just vote no on this Big Ugly Bill.

People get cancer screenings, STI tests, pregnancy tests, birth control, and more at their local @PPFA clinics. Republicans want to shut them down.

Last night, Republicans agreed to a so-called compromise on the AI moratorium. Don’t be fooled: This is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and it will devastate state attempts to protect children online. That’s why I filed an amendment with @SenatorCantwell to strip this provision

Republicans rejected my effort to protect rural hospitals from their devastating cuts to health care. Shameful. No billionaire tax break or Trump pat on the back is worth the risk to people’s lives and livelihoods.

Here’s the list of Republicans who voted to close rural hospitals:

I’m on the Senate floor to try to pass an amendment that strikes any part of this Big Ugly Bill that would put rural hospitals at risk of cutting off services or closing.