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Proud husband and dad. Serving California's 49th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Environmental attorney, clean energy advocate, and SoCal native.
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Happy Labor Day weekend from Chrissy and me!
This is a wake-up call: we can’t keep relying on fossil fuels. We need to invest in clean energy and make the safer, cheaper, cleaner choice for our planet and for future generations. www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
Trump’s assault on the Fed isn’t strength—it’s reckless. Politicizing interest rates risks fueling inflation and rattling markets. History shows it ends badly. Families pay the price while Trump plays games with the economy.
This isn’t just about funding. It's about completely dismantling checks and balances and helping Trump rig the system. If Republicans in Congress don't grow a spine and fight back with Democrats, we will cease to be a coequal branch, and everything our Founders fought for will be lost.
This is a wake-up call: we can’t keep relying on fossil fuels. We need to invest in clean energy and make the safer, cheaper, cleaner choice for our planet and for future generations. www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
This isn’t just about funding. It's about completely dismantling checks and balances and helping Trump rig the system. If Republicans in Congress don't grow a spine and fight back with Democrats, we will cease to be a coequal branch, and everything our Founders fought for will be lost.
Congressional Republicans are gutting rural health care. Their bill slashes Medicaid, putting up to 300 rural hospitals at risk, while dangling a $10B fund that does not come close to covering the damage. Rural America will not be revitalized—it will be left behind. apnews.com/article/rura...
For years I’ve urged California to end the tax on military retiree pensions. I’m encouraged by the progress being made, but I’ll keep pushing until it’s fully eliminated. www.quiverquant.com/news/Press+R...
Don't forget: Republicans claim they didn’t gut Medicaid—just added “accountability,” and that’s a LIE. Their Big Ugly Bill slashes $1 trillion, imposes harsh red tape, and creates chaos that will push millions off their coverage. All to fund a billionaire tax break.
Electric bills are up nearly 10% this year, and families could pay hundreds more each year by 2035. Repealing clean energy credits and adding tariffs means higher costs for working families. www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
RFK is gutting the CDC. Firing experts and sidelining science won’t protect your kids from the next pandemic—it will put them at risk. apnews.com/article/cdc-...
Tariffs are a hidden tax on working families. They drive up prices, squeeze small businesses, and put jobs at risk. We need real solutions to lower costs—not political stunts that punish Americans.
VA staffing shortages mean delayed care and broken promises. Our veterans kept their word to us—we must keep ours by giving the VA the people and resources it needs.
VA staffing shortages mean delayed care and broken promises. Our veterans kept their word to us—we must keep ours by giving the VA the people and resources it needs.
California finally excluded $20k of military pensions from state income tax—but it’s still one of the most limited policies in the nation. I’m urging Gov. Newsom to go further and fully eliminate this tax. Our veterans have earned it.
When FEMA experts speak up about risks to our safety, they should be heard — not punished. Silencing whistleblowers only makes America less prepared for the next disaster.
There can’t be common-sense reform in Washington if our lawmakers are in the back pockets of PACs and paid lobbyists. Progress means breaking the grip special interests have in our politics. That’s how we clean up Washington.
There can’t be common-sense reform in Washington if our lawmakers are in the back pockets of PACs and paid lobbyists. Progress means breaking the grip special interests have in our politics. That’s how we clean up Washington.
From Vietnam vets to recent combat tours, many veterans say Trump has disrespected service, politicized the military, and endangered democracy itself. Their message is clear: loyalty belongs to the Constitution, not to Trump.
Ignoring climate change and worsening natural disasters won’t help Americans—strengthening FEMA will. But Trump slashed staff, sidelined science and slowed vital contracts. The experts who know how to keep us safe are clear: this path puts every community at risk, and Congress must intervene.
And the person Trump put in charge of FEMA? A weapons guy with zero emergency management experience who said he didn't even know what hurricane season was. Maybe he was joking, but American lives in the hands of incompetent leadership isn't funny.
Reforms designed to prevent another Katrina-level disaster are being dismantled by the Trump administration according to FEMA staff. Programs that prevent, predict and respond to emergencies are being paused or completely gutted.
181 current and former FEMA staffers just issued the warning: incompetent leadership and partisan politics are derailing disaster response. When disaster strikes, every American wants FEMA to have the resources needed to protect them. But Trump is compromising the agency. Here’s how 🧵👇:
A lot of people are saying maybe we’d like a president who respects the Constitution.
A whistleblower says Trump’s DOGE exposed Social Security’s master file on a vulnerable server. Seniors rely on Social Security for security and dignity—it must be safeguarded, not recklessly put at risk. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/u...
Tariffs are a hidden tax that make everything cost more—and retirees fear they’ll shrink the value of Social Security checks. We should be strengthening Social Security, not letting tariffs eat away at it. money.com/retiree-fear...
The Trump family’s new venture follows a familiar script: they cash in early while everyone else takes the hit. Different scheme, same grift. Americans deserve leaders who work for them, not themselves.
A lot of people are saying maybe we’d like a president who respects the Constitution.
The original Trump tax law gave billionaires the breaks and left working families behind. The GOP’s new bill repeats the trick. More for the ultra-rich, higher costs for everyone else.
Congrats to Carlsbad’s own Julieta Pareja—now the nation’s top-ranked junior in tennis and headed to the US Open! Our whole community is cheering you on every step of the way. timesofsandiego.com/sports/2025/...
This is your daily reminder that Republicans claim they didn’t gut Medicaid—just added “accountability,” and that’s a LIE. Their Big Ugly Bill slashes $1 trillion, imposes harsh red tape, and creates chaos that will push millions off their coverage. All to fund a billionaire tax break.
Trump’s tariffs are hitting home. Prices for toys, furniture, and appliances are climbing, and experts say worse is coming. Tariffs are a hidden tax on families. We need solutions that cut costs, not raise them. www.cnn.com/2025/07/10/e...
It’s a flat out LIE to blame clean energy for higher bills. Experts point to fossil fuels, aging grids, and extreme weather. Wind and solar are the cheapest power. Trump promised lower costs—families are getting the opposite. abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...
It’s a flat out LIE to blame clean energy for higher bills. Experts point to fossil fuels, aging grids, and extreme weather. Wind and solar are the cheapest power. Trump promised lower costs—families are getting the opposite. abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...
Listen to this powerful message from Steph, a local veteran who relies on the VA for lifesaving care. Insufficient staffing levels and long wait times aren’t just words, they’re issues that impact lives. It’s our duty to protect the care Steph and other veterans were promised.
I haven’t always agreed with John Bolton. But raiding his home for speaking out against Trump is retaliation, pure and simple. If there’s another explanation, the American people must be told. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...
Because of RFK Jr.’s attacks, I’m reflecting again on a note from a constituent with autism: “We are not a tragedy — we are human beings.” His rhetoric demeans that truth. I’ll keep pushing back with everything I’ve got.
Because of RFK Jr.’s attacks, I’m reflecting again on a note from a constituent with autism: “We are not a tragedy — we are human beings.” His rhetoric demeans that truth. I’ll keep pushing back with everything I’ve got.
The challenges we face demand practical solutions, not political theater. Healthcare, energy, and groceries cost more, and homeownership is slipping away. I’m focused on lowering costs so every American has a fair shot at building a secure future.
RFK Jr. is slashing funding for autism research—wasting decades of progress and millions already invested. It’s reckless, it undermines real science, and betrays families who count on answers, not conspiracy. I refuse to stand by while facts are sidelined. www.propublica.org/article/rfk-...
Instead of strengthening a housing program that works, the Trump Administration is tearing it down. That means more veterans on the streets. I’ll fight every day to make sure those who served our country have the safe homes they’ve earned. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/h...
Don’t forget: Republicans claimed they didn’t gut Medicaid—just added “accountability,” and that’s a LIE. Their Big Ugly Bill slashes $1 trillion, imposes harsh red tape, and creates chaos that will push millions off their coverage. This is pure sabotage dressed up as policy.
Don’t forget: Republicans claimed they didn’t gut Medicaid—just added “accountability,” and that’s a LIE. Their Big Ugly Bill slashes $1 trillion, imposes harsh red tape, and creates chaos that will push millions off their coverage. This is pure sabotage dressed up as policy.
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Trump’s Energy Secretary admits power bills are rising—but tries to pin it on Democrats. Here’s the truth: Trump is gutting cheap wind and solar, forcing us back to costly fossil fuels. Families pay more, jobs vanish, and America falls behind while he plays politics.
Trump’s VA cuts are fueling a crisis: 94% of facilities now face “severe” doctor shortages, 79% face nurse shortages, and vets are waiting longer for care. Slashing 30,000 VA jobs means fewer providers, more delays, and broken promises to those who served. #DefendVeteransBenefits
Tariffs are at their highest since the Great Depression, pushing prices up nearly 2%—a $2,400 hit per household. Shoes cost 39% more, apparel 37%. Growth slows, jobs vanish, and families pay the price. Call it what it is: a hidden tax making America poorer, not stronger.
Electric bills are rising more than twice as fast as inflation, squeezing families and seniors already living on tight budgets.
The answer is not higher bills and fewer choices, it is affordable and reliable clean energy that strengthens our grid and puts American families first.
Trump’s energy policies are making it worse by cutting assistance for households, pushing gas exports that drive up prices here at home and failing to modernize the grid. One in six households already struggles to keep up.
Electric bills are rising more than twice as fast as inflation, squeezing families and seniors already living on tight budgets.
Trump rails against mail voting as “fraud” but used it himself—handing his ballot to a third party in a way he’s now demanding be outlawed. If it’s safe enough for him, it’s safe enough for every American. The hypocrisy isn’t just obvious, it undermines trust in our elections.
You don’t cut costs for families by blocking clean energy—you raise bills and risk ceding the future to China. I’m fighting for an America where our kids inherit clean air and affordable power, not higher prices driven by outdated energy policies and special interests.
Trump says he’ll ban mail-in voting by executive order, ignoring U.S. experts who confirm it’s safe and secure. Instead he repeats the lies foreign dictators spread to weaken American democracy. The more he tries to rig the rules, the harder we must fight to protect every voter.
Trump says he’ll ban mail-in voting by executive order, ignoring U.S. experts who confirm it’s safe and secure. Instead he repeats the lies foreign dictators spread to weaken American democracy. The more he tries to rig the rules, the harder we must fight to protect every voter.
Trump boasts he could end Russia’s war in a day—but only if Ukraine surrendered its land to Putin. That’s not peace, it’s capitulation. A president who rewards aggression projects weakness, and both Putin and the world see it.
Americans are paying more for food, gas, and housing. But Trump isn’t tackling costs—he’s cut health care and nutrition aid, purged thousands of public servants, and is now pushing rules to make it harder to vote. That’s not leadership—it’s stacking the deck for himself.
Trump’s “plan” for Ukraine is simple: let Putin keep the territory he invaded, and expect Ukraine to be grateful for what remains. That isn’t peace—it’s capitulation. History shows rewarding aggression never ends conflict, it fuels the next one. www.politico.eu/article/trum...
Concepts of a plan. That’s still all Trump has—while he and extreme Republicans gut Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and more. No roadmap, no real strategy—just cuts to your care and chaos for your family.
Concepts of a plan. That’s still all Trump has—while he and extreme Republicans gut Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and more. No roadmap, no real strategy—just cuts to your care and chaos for your family.
When working families thrive, the whole economy grows. Trump promised tax cuts for them—but it’s his billionaire donors cashing in. Another broken promise. Same old trickle-down scam.
Protecting seniors, veterans, and kids means keeping Medicare and Medicaid strong—not gutting them to pay for the next tax break for billionaires. Your care shouldn’t be sacrificed for their yachts.
Protecting seniors, veterans, and kids means keeping Medicare and Medicaid strong—not gutting them to pay for the next tax break for billionaires. Your care shouldn’t be sacrificed for their yachts.
Trump has kept few promises—but empowering RFK Jr. was one of them. Now measles is back, and public health is under attack. We’d be better off if he’d broken that one too. Science keeps us safe. Conspiracies don’t.
Trump has kept few promises—but empowering RFK Jr. was one of them. Now measles is back, and public health is under attack. We’d be better off if he’d broken that one too. Science keeps us safe. Conspiracies don’t.
When he first ran, Trump promised to eliminate the debt. Instead, he added $8 trillion—and his Big Ugly Bill adds even more. He’s not shrinking the debt. He’s detonating it. No plan, no discipline, and your kids will pay the price.
The corruption from this administration is off the charts—and it’s not just Trump. It’s his team, his donors, and the policies they’re pushing. This isn’t public service. It’s self-enrichment. And the American people are paying the price.
The corruption from this administration is off the charts—and it’s not just Trump. It’s his team, his donors, and the policies they’re pushing. This isn’t public service. It’s self-enrichment. And the American people are paying the price.
They go low - We go high - Sky high! ✈️
Trump promised the Epstein Files. Now he’s fighting to hide them. Transparency isn’t a campaign line—it’s a commitment. The truth is coming, whether he likes it or not.
Families need relief at the checkout—not trade wars that spike food prices. Tariffs are just taxes in disguise, and Americans are already footing the bill.
Today is the last day of the Democracy Summer fellowship, and I’m so grateful to our AMAZING Democracy Summer Fellows, as well as my friend Jamie Raskin, who founded the program a number of years ago. Excited to participate again in 2026!
Fox News: “Trump breaks 'Day One' promise to lower costs as prices surge across America in first six months”
Fox News: “Trump breaks 'Day One' promise to lower costs as prices surge across America in first six months”
Families need relief at the checkout—not trade wars that spike food prices. Tariffs are just taxes in disguise, and Americans are already footing the bill.
In a democracy, elected leaders should NEVER face arrest for doing their jobs and standing up for the people they represent.
Now, Trump allies like Ken Paxton want them pursued by law enforcement. Some are even calling for FBI involvement—an outrageous abuse of federal power. This isn’t about law and order. It’s about political revenge.
Texas Democrats’ decision to break quorum was a lawful procedural tactic under Texas House rules—and one rooted in the broader norms of representative democracy.
This is what Donald Trump wants America to look like and how he is doing it. If lawmakers don’t go along with his agenda, he tries to punish them using law enforcement. 🧵
We were glad to have Carlsbad City Council Councilmember Teresa Acosta meet with our incredible Democracy Summer fellows and interns. Thank you, Teresa!
We were glad to have Carlsbad City Council Councilmember Teresa Acosta meet with our incredible Democracy Summer fellows and interns. Thank you, Teresa!
Lower energy bills come from smart policy—not climate denial and giveaways to Big Oil. You don’t cut costs by killing clean energy. You just sell out the future.
Lower energy bills come from smart policy—not climate denial and giveaways to Big Oil. You don’t cut costs by killing clean energy. You just sell out the future.
Trump never had a real plan for Ukraine—just surrender to Putin and call it peace. Strength means standing up to dictators, not bowing to them. Appeasement isn’t strategy. It’s weakness.
Trump never had a real plan for Ukraine—just surrender to Putin and call it peace. Strength means standing up to dictators, not bowing to them. Appeasement isn’t strategy. It’s weakness.
At the core of these 10 BIG STEPS is my belief that every American deserves the chance to succeed. These steps are our blueprint to a future with lower costs, improved quality of life, and sustainable growth as a nation. Thanks for reading, and learn more here: mikelevin.org/10bigsteps/
10. Raise the Federal Minimum Wage If you work full time in America, you shouldn’t live in poverty. Full stop. More money in workers’ pockets means stronger families and stronger communities. We must raise the minimum wage to a level that works for working people.
9. End the Student Debt Trap I firmly believe that Congress should set the interest rate on all federal student loans at zero. Higher education shouldn’t be a lifelong burden, it should be an option for every American seeking to better their life.
8. Make the VA World-Class As a proud advocate for our veterans, I’ve seen the impact quality VA care makes. Our veterans deserve the best health care in the world—full stop. That means hiring more staff, fully modernizing facilities, and holding leadership accountable when VA services fall short.
7. Lead on AI—Responsibly AI is rapidly changing our world. We need to make sure it works FOR the average American—not against them. That means encouraging innovation but setting guardrails that protect jobs, privacy, and national security.
6. Protect Social Security Americans earned their Social Security benefits over a lifetime of work. It's our duty to protect the program for today’s seniors and tomorrow’s workers. The SS 2100 Act would keep the system solvent for decades by ensuring those at the very top pay their fair share.
5. Make Healthy Food More Accessible Millions of Americans struggle to afford healthy food. That’s completely unacceptable. We need to support local farms that use sustainable practices and help bring down food costs while protecting our land and water for the next generation.
4. Make Healthcare Work for People Healthcare should be about health, not profits. We must protect Medicare and Medicaid from cuts, and expand them to cover things like dental, vision, and hearing.
Putting the American people before special interests shouldn’t be an exception for lawmakers, it should be the rule.
Trump’s new rule lets federal employees preach on the job—even to coworkers. But the Founders didn’t separate church and state to weaken either—they did it to strengthen both. Faith is personal. Government should stay neutral so both can thrive. www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Thank you to longtime community leader Francine Busby for sharing how to stand out and win in CA politics with our Democracy Summer Fellows!
Trump’s EPA is gutting the rules that keep our air clean, energy affordable, and businesses competitive. China’s investing in the future—Trump’s handing it to them. Higher gas prices, more pollution, and a weaker America. You’ll pay the price.
Trump’s EPA is gutting the rules that keep our air clean, energy affordable, and businesses competitive. China’s investing in the future—Trump’s handing it to them. Higher gas prices, more pollution, and a weaker America. You’ll pay the price.
Some Republicans claim they didn’t gut Medicaid—just added “accountability.” That’s a LIE. Their plan slashes $1 trillion, imposes harsh red tape, and creates chaos that could push millions off coverage. This isn’t reform. It’s sabotage.