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February 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM

TAKE ACTION: Tell Trump to reinstate fired federal workers

Hardworking Americans deserve better than this.John, This week, I met with over a dozen federal workers fired by the Trump administration. They shared heart-wrenching stories of how their lives have been turned upside down.   Working in agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs, the CDC, USDA…
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February 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM

Trump Fired Them—Now They’re Speaking Out. Help Me Fight Back.

I just finished meeting with over a dozen federal workers fired by Donald Trump without warning.John, I just finished meeting with over a dozen federal workers fired by Donald Trump without warning.   These aren’t just any workers: they’re Republicans, many of who voted for Trump, lifelong Independe…
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February 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM

This is how we win

It’s time to rebuild American industry.John, Quentin and Chancie worked at the Master Lock plant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for over a decade. They, like thousands of other factory workers, held good-paying jobs that provided a stable life–a house, a car, and food on the table. Now that’s all gone.  Fo…
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February 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM

What do you care about, John?

Will you take two minutes to tell us more about what matters to you?John,  We are all guided by our values, whether we learn them from our communities or our lived experiences.  So I want to know: What do you care about? In 2020, I proudly served as a co-chair for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campai…
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February 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM

Here's our plan to take back the House

We can deliver for the American people.John, Here’s our plan to win back the House:  1) Stand up for the working and middle class. Trump won the 2024 election based on promises that he can’t keep. He already broke his promise to bring down the cost of food on day 1 and now he is firing some of his o…
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February 8, 2025 at 4:41 AM

Musk and Vance are attacking me for calling them out

Will you add your name to show you have my back?John, First, Elon Musk called me a dick for saying he needs to testify. Now, JD Vance is calling me “disgusting” for demanding a former DOGE staffer apologize for racist comments he made before the Trump administration tries to rehire him.I’m not going…
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February 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM

Elon Musk called me a dick

Elon is attacking me online for trying to hold him accountable.John,  FIRST: The House Oversight Committee held a last-minute procedural vote yesterday on whether to subpoena Elon Musk for blocking payments authorized by Congress. Because there was no notice, 8 people missed the chance to vote, myse…
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February 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Elon Musk called me a dick

Elon is attacking me online for trying to hold him accountable.John,  FIRST: The House Oversight Committee held a last-minute procedural vote yesterday on whether to subpoena Elon Musk for blocking payments authorized by Congress. Because there was no notice, 8 people missed the chance to vote, myse…
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February 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM

We need the Department of Education

President Trump’s executive order to eliminate the Department of Education is a direct attack on students and families.John, According to NBC reports, President Trump is planning an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education. We can save it. Sign my petition to demand Congress defend t…
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February 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM

Standing with law enforcement

Representative George Whitesides and I have introduced the Wildfire Arson and Theft Prevention Act.John, As wildfires wreaked havoc on Southern California over the past several weeks, many people chose to ignore evacuation orders because they were afraid their homes would be broken into, or their ca…
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January 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Unacceptable

Congress is solely responsible for allocating funding, not the president.John, President Trump halted federal funding for public loans and aid, throwing programs like Head Start and Medicaid into chaos as states and non-profits were locked out of their payment systems. It’s unacceptable.  Congress a…
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January 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Big money should have NO place in our government.

We need leaders committed to supporting middle- and working-class Americans.John, The Democratic Party will elect its next chair on February 1, and one fact remains clear: we cannot continue business as usual.  Our party needs leaders committed to supporting middle- and working-class Americans. The …
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January 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM

URGENT – Take Action to Stop the TikTok Ban

Banning TikTok is an assault on the First Amendment and digital entrepreneurs. If Congress seeks to protect American freedoms, this is not the way.John, Censoring Americans to defend freedom? I don’t buy it.  I joined Senators Ed Markey, Ron Wyden, and Cory Booker to introduce the Extend the TikTok …
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January 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM

A win you made possible on medical debt

We’ve been pushing President Biden to take action on medical debt all year.John, I wanted to share the good news with you:Next, we need to cancel medical debt entirely.   Special interests and lobbyists have fought us every step of the way. They have the money, but we have the people.   Will you rus…
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December 31, 2024 at 5:32 PM

2025

No matter what happens, I will fight for the middle-class and working families that make our country great.John, With Trump’s second term about to begin and just five seats separating Democrats and Republicans in the House, there’s a lot of uncertainty ahead.  But no matter what happens, I will figh…
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December 30, 2024 at 9:06 PM

It's time to enact term limits in Congress

We have a responsibility to put democracy first over personal loyalty. John, Texas Representative Kay Granger hasn’t cast a single vote in Congress since July. Just last week, her family confirmed that she resides in a senior living facility.   This isn’t the first time this has happened, and it won…
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December 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Health insurance lobbyists are attacking me because I support Medicare For All

I won’t let private health insurance companies profit from people’s suffering.John, FIRST: Americans flooded social media with heartbreaking stories of denied health insurance claims, many resulting in needless suffering and insurmountable medical debt.     THEN: I argued on ABC’s This Week that Med…
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December 20, 2024 at 9:26 PM

A vital step in protecting all children

I’m proud to announce that the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act is officially headed to President Biden’s desk.John, I’m proud to announce that the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act is officially headed to President Biden’s desk.  The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, a bill I introduced last y…
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December 16, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Our healthcare system isn’t broken, it’s fixed

No one should be denied the care they need, especially not in the wealthiest nation in the world.John, Heartbreaking. Frustrating. Maddening. That’s the only way to describe the flood of stories I’m seeing from Americans who were denied medical insurance claims.   Healthcare is a human right.  No on…
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December 12, 2024 at 12:33 AM

DOGE should look first at the defense budget

Major defense contractors are overcharging the Pentagon and bleeding taxpayers dry.John, The newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will recommend where to cut wasteful government spending. It should start with the $850 billion defense budget for 2025, which accounts for over half …
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December 7, 2024 at 3:10 PM

GM is gutting its workforce for profit

We can’t allow massive corporations to give workers a raw deal in order to pad their pockets.John,  General Motors announced that they’re laying off another 1,000 employees ahead of the holiday season to save costs. Yet GM’s top brass just spent $6 billion in stock buybacks and paid their CEO nearly…
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December 3, 2024 at 5:21 PM

It's time to abolish super PACs

Are you sick of billionaire-dominated elections?John, Are you sick of billionaire-dominated elections? Me too. Super PACs and other independent expenditures spent over $4.4 billion in this year’s federal elections, with over 150 billionaire families contributing more than $1.9 billion. It doesn’t ha…
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November 30, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Wall Street is buying up family homes

Nearly half of renters are now spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing.John, Nearly half of renters are now spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing. That’s unsustainable, and corporate greed is making it worse.  Right now, private equity firms are buying up single-f…
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November 27, 2024 at 6:54 PM

URGENT: Republicans are forcing a recount in ME-02

Jared Golden’s Trump-endorsed opponent has called for a hand recount.John, After all the votes were counted and ranked-choice tabulation was complete, Democrat Jared Golden won reelection in Maine's 2nd Congressional District with just over 2,700 votes. Now, Jared’s Trump-endorsed opponent has calle…
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November 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM

TAKE ACTION: Ban PAC and lobbyist spending

The 2024 election shattered campaign spending records.John,  The 2024 election shattered campaign spending records. According to OpenSecrets, federal election spending exceeded $16 billion, with nearly $4.5 billion coming from independent expenditures and $1.1 billion from dark money groups.  Sign i…
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November 20, 2024 at 5:58 PM

We're closing the gap in California's 13th District

This exact matchup came down to just 564 votes in 2022.John, Great news: We're closing the gap in California's 13th District!  2000 votes stand between Adam Gray and incumbent John Duarte earlier this week. Now that gap is only 227 votes.  This exact matchup came down to just 564 votes in 2022, maki…
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November 19, 2024 at 4:16 PM

URGENT: Derek Tran leads by 102 votes!

This race is the closest in the country right now.John, BREAKING: Derek Tran has taken the lead in the race to represent California’s 45th House District!  This race is the closest in the country right now, with just 102 votes separating Derek Tran and incumbent Michelle Steel. Flipping this seat bl…
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November 16, 2024 at 3:36 PM

58 votes

California’s 45th House District race is the closest in the country right now.John, California’s 45th House District race is the closest in the country right now, with fewer than 100 votes separating Derek Tran and incumbent Michelle Steel. Flipping this seat blue is crucial, but we need your help t…
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November 13, 2024 at 9:47 PM

These races are still too close to call

Until we can be sure that every vote in California is counted, these races aren’t over.John, As of today, Republicans have roughly 216 House wins. Democrats have approximately 207. Many races have yet to be called, including six in California.  Democrats have the potential to flip four critical Hous…
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November 11, 2024 at 7:42 PM

We must protect our veterans and service members

Congress must take steps to protect our service members from the effects of blast overpressure.Hello, Each year, Veterans Day reminds us of the tremendous respect and gratitude owed to the brave American soldiers who have fought for our freedom. Our country is great because of the extraordinary sacr…
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November 9, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Harsh truths

We must offer a New Economic Deal to bring back manufacturing, apprenticeships, and high-paying jobs in places left out of modern prosperity.John, One lesson from Tuesday’s election is clear: Democrats failed to present a compelling economic vision for the working class, and we lost because of it. T…
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November 8, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Determined

We need to be ready to offer a better path forward for the economy and we need to deliver results.John, I had big hopes that we would be celebrating a historic victory for Vice President Kamala Harris. Disappointed doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel. Like you, I spent the last 100 days arguin…
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November 4, 2024 at 5:38 PM

Must Watch: The 🌎’s most dangerous morning show

Since World War II, the economy has performed better under Democratic presidents. That’s just a fact. John, With just one day left before Americans vote, I was honored to join The Breakfast Club, with Charlamagne the God, DJ Envy, and Jess Hilarious to help make the case for why working and middle-c…
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October 31, 2024 at 5:14 PM

More terrifying than any horror movie

Trump’s Project 2025 is a radical agenda to remake America.John, Happy Halloween! Here’s something scarier than any goblin or ghoul  – Project 2025. The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, also known as the Presidential Transition Project, is a roadmap for Trump to change American society as we know…
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October 29, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Hitting the road

Young people have the power to determine the future of our country. John, I just got back from Michigan. And let me tell you, college students are fired up and ready to vote for Harris!    41 million members of Gen Z are eligible to vote, and their vote can make or break this election not just for V…
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October 22, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Americans are being charged 9x more for Ozempic and Wegovy

We can’t allow major drug companies to bleed Americans dry for vital treatments.John,  Over 15 million Americans use GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to treat diabetes and obesity. Yet many are paying $1000 or more out of pocket each month for these treatments, leaving millions more unable to acc…
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October 16, 2024 at 8:11 PM

The closest Senate race in America

Dan is in this race for the people, not corporations or the wealthy.John, I want to tell you why I’m inspired by Dan Osborn, an industrial mechanic running to be Nebraska’s next senator.  But first, I need your help. Dan is under attack from Mitch McConnell and right-wing billionaire-funded super PA…
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October 10, 2024 at 3:48 PM

TOMORROW: Join me at the Lincoln University!

I’m joining State Sen. Sharif Street for breakfast at Lincoln University.John,  Over 41 million members of Gen Z are eligible to vote this year. Let’s be clear: young voters can make or break this election.  TOMORROW, October 11, I’m joining State Senator Sharif Street and students from Lincoln Univ…
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October 9, 2024 at 10:33 PM

TOMORROW: Join me at the University of Pennsylvania!

I’m joining Penn Dems for an evening with PA AG candidate Eugene DePasquale and Philadelphia students.John,  Over 41 million members of Gen Z are eligible to vote this year. Let’s be clear: young voters can make or break this election.  TOMORROW, October 10, I’m joining Pennsylvania Attorney General…
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October 9, 2024 at 6:48 PM

This election depends on Gen Z

I’m teaming up with the College Democrats of America to rally students in swing states to get out the vote.John, Over 41 million members of Gen Z are eligible to vote this year. Let’s be clear: young voters can make or break this election.  That’s why I’m teaming up with the College Democrats of Ame…
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October 3, 2024 at 5:09 PM

The future of the digital economy

HBCU graduates are the next generation of tech entrepreneurs and visionaries who will transform the digital economy.John, Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) serve some of our nation’s brightest minds, graduating 25 percent of African Americans with degrees in Science, Technology, E…
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October 2, 2024 at 2:52 AM

J.D. Vance didn’t stand a chance

Tim Walz just wiped the floor with J.D. Vance in tonight’s vice presidential debate.John,   Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz just wiped the floor with J.D. Vance in tonight’s vice presidential debate.  Tim Walz has already proven himself to be an incredible vice presidenti…
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September 28, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Kamala Harris actually has a plan for manufacturing

Democrats are investing in better, cleaner manufacturing while improving the lives of countless working- and middle-class Americans.John,   This week, Trump told supporters in Pennsylvania that he would appoint a “manufacturing ambassador” to convince major manufacturers to move production to the U.…
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September 26, 2024 at 10:01 PM

$10 a day childcare

The lack of quality, affordable childcare is a national problem and requires a national solution that works for every family.John, In theory, J.D. Vance’s idea that we can solve the childcare crisis in America by asking Nana and Grandpa for help sounds nice.   In reality, that’s just not an option f…
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September 19, 2024 at 2:03 PM

1 in 5 Americans

The United States once led the world in manufacturing.John, The United States once led the world in manufacturing, an industry that employed one in five Americans in the mid-20th century. In states like Pennsylvania and Michigan, nearly half of all nonfarm workers once created steel and other manufa…
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September 16, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Here's how we unrig Washington

Too many legislators are beholden to corporate money.John, It's time to unrig Washington. Too many legislators are beholden to corporate money, and a politicized Supreme Court remains dangerously out of step with our nation’s highest ideals. First the ask: Will you rush a $3 donation to my campaign …
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September 12, 2024 at 3:05 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Our democracy is NOT for sale.

Big corporations and the ultra-wealthy have spent billions to try and tilt the playing field in their favor.John, Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United upended our campaign finance system, big corporations and the ultra-wealthy have spent billions to try and tilt the playing field in…
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September 10, 2024 at 6:36 PM

TONIGHT: Kamala vs. Trump

Vice President Harris is about to take the stage for her first presidential debate.John,   Vice President Kamala Harris is about to take the stage for her first presidential debate against Donald Trump.  We know Kamala has what it takes to move our country forward. She’ll prioritize helping working …
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September 5, 2024 at 9:57 PM

It started with $500,000 in medical debt

Jennifer Atlas is the kind of leader Nevada needs to improve the lives of working families.John, I want to tell you why I’m inspired by Jennifer Atlas, a single mother, passionate advocate for public education, and candidate for Nevada State Senate.  But first, I need your help. Jennifer faces a tig…
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September 2, 2024 at 4:21 PM

TAKE ACTION: Congress must protect workers’ rights

If we want an economy that works for working people, we need to stand with workers who choose to form unions.John, For over a century, unions have built the middle class, helping workers win better wages, better working conditions, and a seat at the table. For millions of workers, they kept the Amer…
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