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Crypto ATMs are found in almost every town in Illinois. You have probably seen one in your local gas station or grocery store.

I was deeply honored to address a Joint Session of the Illinois General Assembly—coming back to where my time in public service all began.

When I am asked after 44 years in Congress what I will miss the most, the answer is I will miss the opportunity to help as many people as I did as an elected official.

Public service for me has been an opportunity to meet some of the most interesting and impressive people in our state and beyond.

Without a certified Flight Attendant positioned at every dual-aisle floor-level exit, passengers could be left vulnerable at precisely the moment they must rely on skilled, decisive guidance and rapid action from highly trained and…

In the face of PRC aggression, the U.S. needs to stay focused and use all the tools at our disposal to push back in a way that’s sustainable in the long-term and doesn’t rely solely on our military to solve every problem.

We need a complete overhaul of ICE and Border Patrol to ensure they follow the same rules and safeguards that apply to police departments across the country.

There is no scientific consensus that flavors provide a benefit to adults who want to quit using tobacco products, but there is clear data that proves flavored products draw in young people.

We urge FDA to rescind this decision immediately.

We must return to diplomacy, uphold Congress’s authority, and prioritize the safety of U.S. service members and civilians above all else.

Abandoning that approach in favor of reckless escalation puts lives, security, and regional stability at risk.

I fought for and continue to defend the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which proved that diplomacy, not war, can constrain Iran’s nuclear program and keep Americans safe.

President Trump’s announcement of ‘major combat operations’ was not authorized by Congress, and I fully support a bipartisan War Powers resolution to reclaim our constitutional authority over matters of war.

The American people overwhelmingly do not want another war in the Middle East, and the last thing our country needs is to be drawn into a conflict that would cost lives and destabilize the region.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a vital lifeline for millions of low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and families struggling to make ends meet.

Let’s be clear: Medicare Advantage is not Medicare. These private insurance plans use Medicare’s trusted name while too often denying medically necessary care, restricting providers, and overcharging taxpayers by billions. That is…

Every person in the United States deserves to age with dignity and have access to high-quality long-term care. Yet for too long, our nation has failed to establish a sustainable, comprehensive long-term care policy.

Trump’s dangerous rhetoric cannot be normalized. We must act immediately to hold this administration accountable and protect the American people.