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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.

March 3, 2025
The Great Lakes are the pride of the region and one of the finest natural wonders of the world, but their native species and ecosystems face complex challenges.

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February 28, 2025
E-Newsletters

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
E-Newsletters

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
E-Newsletters

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. could turn Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East” (with the possibility of U.S.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Defense and Foreign Affairs

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January 31, 2025
E-Newsletters

Dear Friend,

My thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the tragic accident at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. this week. As a member of the Subcommittee that funds the Federal Aviation Administration, know that I am following this story closely and will be working diligently to find out what went wrong and make sure it never happens again.

1. Saw the Real-World Impacts of Trump's Funding Grab

 

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Appropriations LGBTQI+ Rights Immigration

January 29, 2025

Today, Members of the Illinois Democratic congressional delegation, Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Sean Casten (IL-06), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Bill Foster (IL-11), Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14), released the following statement condemning the Trump administration’s illegal actions to steal federal funds from the people of Illinois:

Issues: Appropriations