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Yesterday, I voted against Donald Trump and Republicans' reckless legislation to claw back $9 billion in federal spending. This was funding that was approved by these same Republicans in Congress just six months ago.

On Tuesday, more than a dozen Homeland Security vehicles gathered for over two hours outside Chicago’s National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture in Humboldt Park. Instead of using taxpayer dollars to make our communities safer or provide better healthcare to seniors, this administration is paying for ICE agents to needlessly frighten Chicago communities. I stand with Chicagoland’s entire immigrant community against these blatant intimidation tactics.

If you plan to head to a rally this weekend, I hope you'll stay safe and encourage those around you to remain peaceful. We cannot give Donald Trump the excuse he wants to spread his dictatorial mandate to other cities.

Next week, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., I will be hosting a workshop with the Center for Disability & Elder Law on legal services for powers of attorney for healthcare and property, as well as living will declarations.

This was a frustrating week in Washington, D.C., but I want you to know that I'll never stop fighting to protect Medicaid and access to healthcare.

On Tuesday, May 20 at 6 pm CT, I'll be holding a virtual town hall live from Washington, D.C., with two subject matter experts. We'll be talking about the Trump-Republican budget and its disastrous consequences for Illinois families.

A few years ago, I was proud to pass the ACT for ALS, which authorized $100 million in annual research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). On Wednesday, I met with Illinois advocates for people living with ALS. I learned about the impact the ACT for ALS programs are having on the state of ALS care and how the programs are supporting people currently living with this unrelenting disease.

It was another busy week in Washington, D.C., trying to hold the Trump administration accountable for its many failures. Here are three steps I took to speak for you: