Rep. Mark Pocan

It is preposterous for the White House and the Pentagon to think of requesting any defense money from Congress while waging a war we never authorized, let alone $200 billion. Recent reporting has shown that this war is already costing American taxpayers between $1 and $2 billion a day and has caused the deaths of 13 servicemembers, nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians, and dozens of civilians throughout the Middle East. Donald Trump owns this war. He walked us into this catastrophic and deeply unpopular war. This is a war of choice with no apparent endgame. Instead of getting us into another quagmire, this money could go towards lowering costs for Americans, including by fully funding the ACA tax credits, feeding hungry kids, and taking care of our veterans. It is deeply shameful that Republicans always find money for wars, but are unable to allocate funds to take care of the American people. Congress should immediately reject this request. CC: @Ilhan

I was honored to secure $1 million for The Center for Black Excellence & Culture to build a brand new facility that opens in just a few months. It was exciting to get a behind the scenes tour from its founder Rev. Dr. Alex Gee before it opens!

What is the war in Iran costing us? Watch to find out.

Trump doesn't give a f*ck about lowering your bills.

Good luck to @BadgerMBB! Let’s win this!

This was entirely preventable, except Congressional Republicans would rather let ICE continue to terrorize our communities instead of compromise to fund the TSA.

Whenever I speak with small business owners, they tell me how Trump’s illegal tariffs are still impacting them in major ways. As a former small business owner of more than three decades, I know firsthand how important small businesses are to our community. For this week’s episode of my podcast, I spoke with three local small business owners to hear their experience. youtu.be/XRHp6hBZzVs

Trump’s war in Iran costs American taxpayers billions of dollars every day. Instead of pouring money into an illegal and unnecessary war, those resources could be used to actually help Americans at home, like lowering healthcare costs, building affordable housing, or making everyday goods more affordable.

The average gas price today is $3.79, an increase of 81 cents per gallon since Trump’s war began 18 days ago.

Congressional Republicans are refusing to allow a vote on legislation to fully fund the TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard and to rein in ICE and Border Patrol. Democrats want to ensure that these public servants are paid for their work and our neighborhoods are no longer terrorized by Trump’s goon squad. To my Republican colleagues: let’s get these public servants paid!

"It would hurt consumers." (Literally 4 seconds later) "But that's the last of our concerns right now." -Kevin Hassett, top Trump official

BREAKING: Trump’s top counterterrorism official just resigned and agrees that Iran posed no imminent threat to America.

This is batshit behavior from the President of the United States.

Jet fuel prices have increased 58% since Trump’s war in Iran began.

A reminder that Democrats want TSA agents to be paid. We’ve supported targeted funding to keep airport security workers on the job. What we won’t do is sign off on a DHS funding bill that lets ICE continue to terrorize our communities. Congressional Republicans are refusing to separate the two for political gain.

Honored to receive a perfect score on the @Defenders of Wildlife 2025 Report Card. I’ll keep fighting to protect our wildlife, habitats, and our National Parks for generations to come.

A major winter storm is hitting Wisconsin right now. Heavy snow and low visibility are making some roads impassable and travel very dangerous. Go to 511wi.gov/#:Alerts for more info.

Medicare for All would save Americans $650 BILLION a year. Source: Congressional Budget Office.

REMINDER: 96% of American jobs were created under Democratic presidents since 1989.

During my time in Congress, I’ve worked to secure millions of dollars for Boys & Girls Clubs across Wisconsin. Their programs provide young people with safe places to learn, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed in life. I was honored to receive a custom belt from their terrific organization.