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December 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Trump and "Affordability"

Trump and "Affordability" Dear john,During a cabinet meeting last week, the president called affordability a “fake narrative” and “con job.” Yet this came after he uploaded a lengthy post on social media in part saying "I AM THE AFFORDABILITY PRESIDENT. TALK LOUDLY AND PROUDLY." …

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December 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM

REMINDER: In-Person Town Hall this Saturday

REMINDER: In-Person Town Hall this Saturday Will I see you there? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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December 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Pentagon Press

Pentagon Press Dear john,The Pentagon has overhauled its press corps after instituting new rules on reporting that were overwhelmingly rejected by major news organizations.In mid-October, the Pentagon began restricting access to the building, permitting only journalists who signe…

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November 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall Will I see you there? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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November 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM

My latest op-ed for the El Paso Times

My latest op-ed for the El Paso Times What happened while Americans were suffering during the shutdown was eye-opening... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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November 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Donald Trump just said "I don't want to hear about the affordability"

Donald Trump just said "I don't want to hear about the affordability" Trump's economic policies have been nothing short of disastrous for our country, and the American people are taking notice.Nearly three-fourths (72%) of Americans say the economy is in "poor shape"Over two-thir…

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November 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM

Shutdown Resources and Survey Ask

Shutdown Resources and Survey Ask Would you take my survey? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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November 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM

Trump Job Performance

Trump Job Performance Dear john,According to a recent CNN poll, views about Trump's job performance are increasingly getting worse. I want to highlight some of the most important data:Nearly three-fourths (72%) of Americans say the economy is in "poor shape"Over two-thirds (68%) …

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October 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM

Some thoughts on food assistance...

Some thoughts on food assistance... Dear john,I wanted to share some thoughts on the Trump administration refusing to fund food assistance. They have always had food assistance for hungry Americans on their target list.Their “One Big Beautiful Bill” slashes $186 billion next year…

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October 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM

Updates on the Government Shutdown

Updates on the Government Shutdown Dear john,It's been 4 weeks now since the government shutdown and I wanted to reach out with some updates.What I've Been DoingAs there is no end in sight to the government shutdown, I've decided to withhold my own pay until the government reopen…

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October 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Trade Negotiations with Canada

Trade Negotiations with Canada Dear john,It was recently announced the Donald Trump - once again - has cancelled trade negotiations with Canada and retaliated with a 10% tariff increase. This comes immediately after a TV advertisement paid for by the government of Ontario that op…

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October 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM

As food assistance funding runs out...

As food assistance funding runs out... Dear john,Last week, I joined over 200 of my Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump Administration - which oversees the USDA - to immediately release the nearly $5 billion in SNAP contingency funding that would allow November benefits…

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October 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM

East Wing Demolition

East Wing Demolition Dear john,This week, the Trump administration has finished demolishing the East Wing of the White House for Donald Trump's new ballroom.Not only has the project’s estimated cost has risen from $200 million to $300 million, the Trump Administration ordered emp…

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October 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM

Tele-Town Hall Tomorrow

Tele-Town Hall Tomorrow I hope you'll join me ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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October 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Texting Town Hall Recap

Texting Town Hall Recap Dear john,Thanks to all who participated in my texting town hall yesterday!Below are some of the most popular questions and my responses:What are you doing to end the government shutdown? - JoseThanks for your message. My Democratic colleagues and I contin…

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October 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM

Education Department Staff Decimated

Education Department Staff Decimated Dear john,As the government shutdown continues, the Trump administration is following through with its policies off mass firings, including at the Department of Education, where a majority of special education staff has been fired.As reported …

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October 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM

Texting Town Hall Thursday!

Texting Town Hall Thursday! Send me your questions! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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October 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Updates on the Government Shutdown + Resource Fair

Updates on the Government Shutdown + Resource Fair Dear john,It's been over a week since the government shut down and I wanted to reach out with some updates.What I've Been DoingAs there is no end in sight to the government shutdown, I've decided to withhold my own pay until the …

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October 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM

The Epstein Files

The Epstein Files Dear john,As we wait for Speaker Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva into the House of Representatives and become the key, final vote to release the Epstein Files, the Speaker has given multiple reasons for why he hasn't sworn her in yet.This week, he was asked…

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October 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Backpay for Furloughed Workers

Backpay for Furloughed Workers Dear john,This week, the Trump administration's budget office claimed in a new memo that a law Donald Trump signed in 2019 that guaranteed back pay to furloughed workers no longer applies.Furloughed employees include civilian employees at the Depart…

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October 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM

A Preventable Healthcare Crisis

A Preventable Healthcare Crisis Dear john,In the coming months, health insurance tax credits that were created by Democrats are set to expire for millions of Americans, including an estimated 92,000 El Pasoans.Should these tax credits expire, El Pasoans may pay up to $1,000 a yea…

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October 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM

It's time for bipartisan compromise

It's time for bipartisan compromise It's time for bipartisan compromise As seen in the El Paso TimesBy Congresswoman Veronica EscobarImagine you are about to buy the house of your dreams. Both parties have something the other wants, but without ever working to reach an agreement …

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October 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM

ACA Tax Credits

ACA Tax Credits Dear john,If you pay for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare), would you please take a few minutes to fill out this quick survey?Should you have this coverage, you will soon be receiving your health insurance renewal. I…

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October 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM

Are you impacted by a government shutdown?

Are you impacted by a government shutdown? Share your story with me ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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