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March 14, 2025
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Today, Republicans pushed through a dangerous government funding bill that further empowers Elon Musk and DOGE. While I did not want a shutdown, I do want the Republican majority and Donald Trump to start making decisions that help my constituents instead of hurting them. Here's what I did this week to try to make that a reality.
Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Appropriations Defense and Foreign Affairs Government Transparency

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March 7, 2025
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While in Washington, D.C. this week, I held the first of what I intend to be several town hall opportunities to speak with my constituents. Keep reading to learn how you can watch a recap and learn how I responded to the President's joint address.
Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Defense and Foreign Affairs Government Transparency

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March 3, 2025
This news is no surprise coming from a President who has moved beyond appeasement and into aiding and abetting the war criminal Vladimir Putin.

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February 28, 2025
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Dear Friend,

Amid the chaos coming out of the White House, I'm continuing to find ways to speak up for democracy. It remains my biggest priority to hear directly from you about how this administration is impacting you.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Defense and Foreign Affairs

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February 28, 2025
What just happened in the Oval Office was one of the most embarrassing moments in American history. We are a fundamentally different country than we were a few weeks ago and unrecognizable to our democratic allies.

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February 21, 2025
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Dear Friend,

This week was our first district work period since Donald Trump's second inauguration and I made it a priority to spend as much time communicating with you, my constituents, as possible. Here are three things I worked on for you this week.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Economy and Jobs Defense and Foreign Affairs

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February 20, 2025
For years, the far right has parroted Kremlin talking points about the war in Ukraine. Now, those same talking points are coming out of the White House.

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February 14, 2025
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Dear Friend,

It was another chaotic week in Washington thanks to the Trump administration's latest actions. Nonetheless, I am undaunted in my determination to fight against their harmful policies. Below are just a few of the steps I took this week to stand against President Trump's actions.

1. Called on the Trump Administration to Uphold Peace in the Middle East

 

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Defense and Foreign Affairs Immigration

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February 11, 2025
Editorials

In this never-ending stream of jaw-dropping announcements coming out of the White House, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and distracted. That’s what administration officials want. But despite the head-scratching and deeply worrying claim from President Donald Trump last week that the U.S.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Defense and Foreign Affairs

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January 28, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to ban transgender Americans from serving in the U.S. Military: