With Trump’s second term, it’s been one broken promise after another. This tariff refund scheme is just the latest betrayal—and yet another example of how, despite claiming to be “the party of working people,” Republicans really only care about protecting corporate profits.
It’s utterly shameful.
Instead of sending tariff refunds directly to the American people (which Trump promised to do), the Administration wants to give this $166 billion to private companies.
While tariff costs were passed on to consumers, there's little reason to believe these refunds will be.
Funny how that works!
The American people deserve transparency and accountability—not a blank check for an out-of-control paramilitary force.
That's why I introduced the Stop ICE Intimidation Act, which would prohibit ICE from receiving ANY funds for hiring until we get a full report about the agency's practices.
In 2024, ICE employed ~13K officers.
By January, that number had doubled, thanks to $75 BILLION from the Big Ugly Bill.
Let's just say they aren't hiring the best.
These are just the examples AP could track down—what with ICE refusing to provide any info about its employees (or who it’s hiring).
Literally the same day, he neared a “deal” with the IRS to steal $10 BILLION in taxpayer dollars for himself.
Remember, every accusation is a confession.
Are Republicans really ok with this?
Trump yesterday: “We will stop the radical left Democrats’ rampant looting of your taxpayer dollars and we will win the war on fraud.”
(He went on to say “Maine is so bad”)
On top of everything else, the USDA seems to be disproportionally targeting Mainers.
This is a completely outrageous and untenable situation. My office is seeking additional information from USDA, including why we’re seeing so many delays.
We will continue pushing for answers—and accountability.
Since last year, USDA has filed 64 foreclosure cases against Mainers who purchased homes through a special loan program.
Worse still, severe filing delays have saddled many with huge debt—despite clear guidance that the agency act quickly when borrowers fall behind.
The whole thing is a huge mess.
They didn’t deserve this. And Olivia certainly doesn’t deserve to endure this kind of pain and trauma.
She needs to be released immediately. (4/4)
The Andre family came to this country seeking asylum, and have been living in Portland—where Olivia is a first-year nursing student—for years.
These are not the “worst of the worst” that ICE insists it’s going after. They’re a tight-knit family doing the best they can to make it. (3/4)
The conditions at Dilley are deplorable, with detainees reporting severe lack of medical care and inadequate access to food and water.
Olivia has lost over 20 pounds. In her letter to me, she said she felt “lost, alone, and many times feel like I no longer have the strength to keep going.” (2/4)
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Olivia Andre remains in ICE custody at Dilley, despite her mother and siblings—who were detained with her—having already been released.
ICE has failed to provide a clear written explanation for why Olivia continues to be detained. This lack of transparency is unacceptable and indefensible. (1/4)
Congress is often a serious, stressful place. These rooms are where high-stakes hearings happen, tough decisions get made + major fights play out. Especially these days.
Today was no different. But we also got a rare moment of respite, all in support of an important cause: protecting birds of prey.
Republicans love to talk about “living within our means” when it comes to spending—except for the Pentagon, whose budget they want to increase by *40%*.
Meanwhile, their cuts to the Forest Service are having a huge impact on research + wildfire management.
The damage they’re doing is incalculable.
As ever, Republicans say one thing, and do the opposite.
Republicans claim to care about “Making America Healthy Again.” At the same time, they’ve:
🚨 Proposed cutting WIC fruit + veg benefits
🚨 Made it harder for people to access healthy food
🚨 Slashed local food programs
🚨 Done nothing to address PFAS
🚨 Done nothing to reduce chemicals in our foods
I wholeheartedly supported @meeks.house.gov's bill to reaffirm our authority to declare war, force Trump to end the conflict within 60 days and bring our troops home.
Republicans voted it down. AGAIN. Because they care more about appeasing and enabling their Mad King than actually doing their jobs.
By every metric, Trump’s war has been a total failure.
61% oppose it.
There’s no plan.
The regime is still in place.
The Strait—which was open *before* the war—remains blocked.
Gas prices are sky high.
It’s costing us more than $1 BILLION per day.
And Congress still hasn’t authorized it.
DeJoy did massive damage to the USPS. The mess he left has been exacerbated by ongoing consolidation efforts (and Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting.)
It’s critical that we protect the reliability + independence of the USPS. Not only as an essential public service, but as a pillar of our democracy.
Since January, my office has heard from 100+ constituents about delayed or inconsistent mail. Some have gone weeks without receiving a delivery.
This is unacceptable. People—especially seniors and small business owners—depend on the USPS for medications, Social Security checks, and so much more.
You know who’s LOVING today, though? Billionaires and big corporations, who are making out like bandits thanks to huge tax breaks in the Big Ugly Bill.
Republicans love to brag about being “the party of working people.”
Nothing could be further from the truth.
Graphic with black background featuring text that reads "Another Trump Broken Promise," with an image of a $100 bill cut out by 65%. Bottom text reads: "This tax season, workers and families are getting 65% less than what Trump and Republicans promised them."
Tax Day isn't fun. But Republicans are making this year especially painful.
Remember when Trump promised people would save “$1K or more” on their taxes? Another empty promise.
Instead we've gotten:
⛽️ A historic spike in gas prices
đź›’ Higher grocery costs
đź’µ Tariffs that've cost families >$1,700
Our bill wold allow Congress to hold hearings and gather evidence we might not get through the impeachment process.
We must take Trump's threats and clear mental decline seriously. The damage this man could do over the next three years is horrifying to imagine.
We simply can't take that risk.
Trump’s recent behavior leaves little doubt that he no longer has the fortitude and faculties necessary to serve as President.
@raskin.house.gov is leading a bill that would create a nonpartisan commission to assess Trump's fitness under the 25th Amendment.
I'm a proud cosponsor of this effort.
Graphic featuring artistic renderings of vegetables, cows, and farm fields, with the following text: $29 BILLION FOR FARMERS. $28 BILLION FOR FAR FAMILIES REAL RELIEF FOR THE AMERICANS TRUMP LEFT BEHIND
Trump and Republicans campaigned on lowering costs for everyday Americans. They’ve only made things worse—for family farmers, and for the millions of people who depend on them.
If we want to get out of this mess, common-sense legislation like the FFRA is a great place to start.
I’ve heard from many farmers who’ve been hurt by Trump’s tariffs.
Either they can’t afford new equipment, or they're struggling with huge increases in input costs (diesel, fertilizer, etc.)—and can’t make ends meet.
The FFRA would address this crisis. Republicans refuse to bring it to the floor.
Just because she was fired doesn’t let her off the hook. She’s still required to comply with the subpoena.
The American people deserve the truth, and the victims deserve justice—not more coverups and corruption from people who only care about protecting the president from accountability.
@GOPoversight spox: "Garcia's outrage today is purely performative. "Last week, the Department of Justice indicated that Pam Bondi would not appear for the April 14 deposition because she is no longer Attorney General. We will work with her personal attorney to reschedule." Max Cohen @maxpcohen Top Oversight Dem, Robert Garcia, vows contempt effort targeting Bondi since she didn't show up for deposition today "She must appear before the Committee, and if she continues to ignore the law, Oversight Democrats will move forward with contempt proceedings ... Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, released the following statement after former Attorney General Pam Bondi missed the scheduled date of her deposition before the Oversight Committee. Pam Bondi is attempting to evade a lawful bipartisan subpoena the Committee issued last month. The subpoena was issued following a bipartisan vote supporting a motion by Rep. Nancy Mace to subpoena, "the Honorable Pamela Jo Bondi," and not just the Attorney General. "Pam Bondi is evading a lawful congressional subpoena by failing to appear before the Oversight Committee for a deposition about the Epstein files and the White House cover-up. This subpoena applies to her regardless of her title. She must appear before the Committee, and if she continues to ignore the law, Oversight Democrats will move forward with contempt proceedings immediately. We will fight until there is true accountability and justice," said Ranking Member Robert Garcia.
Pam Bondi was scheduled to appear before the House Oversight Committee to answer questions about her role in the Epstein files fiasco.
She didn’t show up.
Republicans are letting it slide, saying any outrage is “purely performative.”
BULLSHIT.
Those contempt charges can’t come fast enough.
How Congress responds now will determine whether every person who works in this institution feels safe reporting misconduct without fear of retaliation.
Perpetrators of sexual assault and harassment must be held accountable. No title, no office, and no political affiliation changes that. (3/3)
Serving in Congress is a privilege that comes with tremendous responsibility. These men exploited that privilege to abuse the people who trusted and worked for them.
The women who came forward are courageous. They deserve to be heard, and they deserve justice. (2/3)
