Madam President, on tariffs, early this morning, it was reported that Donald Trump caved to Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party, with virtually nothing to show for American workers. Donald Trump has changed his mind, once again, on…

First, Madam President, today, we have heard some very good news: Edan Alexander, an American Israeli and New Jersey native, has finally been freed from Hamas's brutal captivity and reunited with his family. I first met Edan's parents, Adi…

Madam President, yesterday, Republicans released the text of their plan to eviscerate Medicaid while cutting taxes for the ultrarich. The bill is as toxic as we all feared. With a straight face, Republicans are telling the American people…

Madam President, finally, I want to say a little bit about last week. There are those on the other side of the aisle now shedding crocodile tears that, last week, the minority asserted its right not to proceed to a bill that has zero…

Madam President, now on Qatar, yesterday, reports came out that the royal family of Qatar is set to gift Donald Trump a luxury 747 for him to use as his own Air Force One. Without a shred of shame, Donald Trump will lecture families about…

Madam President, on drug pricing, a few hours ago, Donald Trump signed a new Executive order he claims will ``almost immediately'' bring down the costs of prescription drugs. Americans should hold their applause because Donald Trump's…

I thank the distinguished gentleman, my good friend from the great State of California (Mr. Huffman), for his tremendous leadership and for pushing back against this bill. Mr. Speaker, I urge a strong ``no'' against this silly…

Mr. President, Donald Trump's trade war is a gut punch to the American people. It is the biggest tax hike on families in half a century. If Donald Trump is going to tax the American people, they have a right to know precisely how much. So…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Minority Leader The Democratic leader is recognized. Tariffs

Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 119. Stated against:

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Minority Leader The Democratic leader is recognized. FAA

Mr. President, the closer you look at the troubles at Newark Airport, the more alarming the story gets. For months, especially over the past week or so, operations at Newark Airport have been mired by chaos, delays, and crippling system…

Madam President, finally, on Mr. Bisignano to be head of the beleaguered Social Security Administration, we all know that SSA-- the Social Security Administration--is in a state of chaos, but instead of advancing someone who will bring…

Madam President, on Newark Airport, for months and now especially this week, Americans flying in and out of Newark Airport have experienced increasing delays and disruptions. Airlines are canceling flights. There is a shortage of air…

So just a few moments ago, I joined with my Senate Democratic colleagues to stand with a group of small business owners who are living every day--every day--with the wreckage of Donald Trump's economic agenda. And let me tell you, these…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Minority Leader The Democratic leader is recognized. Trump…

Mr. President, Donald Trump's first 100 days in office boil down to one word: ``failure.'' Yesterday, we learned that the U.S. economy shrank--actually shrank-- in the first quarter of 2025. It is his first quarter in office, and the…

Mr. President, this resolution presents Republicans with a choice: Stand with Donald Trump or stand with American families hurt by the trade war. The dismal GDP numbers today should be a wake-up call to Republican Senators now more than…