We should be investing in projects that strengthen our grid, lower costs, and deliver more power – not shoveling out $4 billion in taxpayer dollars to shut them down.  Slashing offshore wind is a lose-lose for energy resilience and our economy. We are standing strong against Trump’s war on clean energy and saying YES to a better path forward: offshore wind that puts more power on the grid, lowers costs, and helps meet our growing energy needs.

Public lands belong to all Americans, and all Americans deserve to have a say in development that would affect our lands, waters, and access to public resources. The Trump administration doesn’t get to cut secret deals over public lands and shut out the public and Congress. I’m demanding a full accounting of these data center buildouts and answers on who exactly is behind them.  subscriber.politicopro.com/a…

Trump is grasping at straws to make this arch happen – but each plan is dumber than the last.  The FAA already had to account for putting a 250-foot arch in the middle of flight paths. Now Trump wants to call it a “military complex” and launch drones from it, station snipers on top, and store ammunition inside. This new label doesn’t make all the problems with this monstrosity disappear, it’s just creating more.  Tune in to CNN tonight at 11 PM ET to hear more about why I’m pushing back.

Free press isn’t a privilege Trump gets to revoke when his feelings get hurt. It’s a cornerstone of our democracy and part of how we hold those in power accountable.    These reputable, committed journalists work hard to make sure Americans get the truth. Trump is shutting them out so he can get away with all his corruption.    That just means we’re going to keep working even harder to drag him out into the light.

This is a massive breech of the public trust. Mike Johnson is sending congress home for seven weeks when the US is on the brink of losing control of Al which could threaten our ability to live on this planet.

Yosemite is a national park, not a bargaining chip for private developers.    @RepJimCosta, @SenAdamSchiff, @SenAlexPadilla, and I are demanding an end to the proposed Yosemite land transfer. Our public lands belong to the American people - not the highest bidder, not political insiders, and certainly not Donald Trump.    I’ll continue to do everything I can to keep our public lands in public hands. sacbee.com/news/california/a…

I’ve been against Trump’s arch from the start. Now, his own National Park Service is even admitting the harm this thing will cause. Do you know how we could avoid this harm? Don’t build the stupid thing. Trump has already left his gaudy mark on Washington. I won’t stand by while he tries to make his ego a permanent fixture of its historic landscape.

This is ridiculous, apparently Democrats are the only ones who want to actually show up and do our jobs. The American people sent us here to work. They deserve a Congress that properly functions, not this MAGA clown show.

The clock is ticking, Trump. We’re coming full force for your slush funds, sweetheart deals, donor kickbacks, vanity projects, family enrichment schemes, and every other way you’ve spent taxpayer money on yourself and your friends. The investigations are underway. The receipts are piling up. And the American people are going to find out exactly where their money went.

Trump and his puppet Lee Zeldin have a vision for the EPA that is entirely backwards: big polluters come first, and Americans pay the price. I know science is hard for these guys, so let’s put this more simply: gutting science-based standards so giant power plants can pump more climate pollution means more extreme weather, dirtier air, and more of us footing the bill.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. We remember the thousands of innocent lives lost, honor the heroism of our first responders, and reflect on the unity that brought our nation together. We will never forget.

This is insane. If you signed up for a free event or even bought some 250th merch, your data was probably harvested by Trump's campaign.    Our investigation found that Trump's Freedom 250 secretly harvested Americans' personal data to track them and try to influence the upcoming midterms, using America's 250th birthday as cover.    We're getting federal watchdogs and the committee that oversees the election process involved to get the full extent of what happened and hold those responsible accountable.

Congratulations to Kala, Taylor, Izzy, and Zach from Ukiah High School on earning California’s Seal of Biliteracy in Northern Pomo. Their accomplishment is a testament to the value of preserving the languages and traditions that give communities their identity. I’m incredibly glad to see young people embracing Northern Pomo and helping carry it into the future. piped.video/htTHDvY0BAI?is=Qonp…

This administration is completely out of touch with Americans. While groceries and rent are through the roof, they’re racing to build Trump’s tacky gilded arch that will desecrate our nation’s most sacred ground. 

The arch is a ridiculous, rushed, and poorly planned monstrosity that disrespects our veterans and will disrupt flights and the people who live here. I’ve been fighting against this with my Democratic colleagues since the start, meanwhile Republicans have stepped aside to let Trump and his lackey Burgum plow ahead. But it will be a different story next year when they have to face a Democratic Congress that will do some real oversight into this lawless admin.

This week is California Biodiversity Week, and I’m thrilled to have joined the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance in celebrating the incredible diversity of our state.  From the towering redwoods to our majestic elk, our natural world is something we all have a role in protecting. Thank you to my constituents who shared these wonderful photos from across the state!

🚨New whistleblower report🚨 The USPS is secretly creating an untested ballot-screening system to carry out Trump’s plan to undermine the midterm elections. And that could lead to tens of thousands of ballots getting thrown out. Trump doesn't get to rig our election system because he is afraid Republicans will lose the midterms.

Our parks belong to all of us. These places should be protected for every generation, not sold off to Trump’s ultra-wealthy friends to profit off of. I will fight this, both for Yosemite and for every treasured park that would be up for grabs if this domino falls.

Let’s follow the money. $323 million in National Park Service funding has been redirected to Trump’s pet projects in D.C. while parks across the country face staffing and funding shortages. Federal dollars should be used where they can do the most good: maintaining our parks, supporting the people who care for them, and preserving these places for generations to come. macfarlanenews.substack.com/…

Back-to-school shopping shouldn’t break the bank. But under Trump and Republican policies, families are paying more for basic school supplies – some things are up more than 25% from last year.  Trump’s tariffs are driving up costs. Democrats are fighting to bring prices back down.