Rep. Lloyd Doggett
@doggett.house.gov
Representing Austin in Congress. Leading Democrats on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee. Cyclist, Longhorn, husband to Libby, father, grandfather.
Fifteen years ago, my colleague, Congresswoman @gabbygiffords.bsky.social, was shot in a horrific act of political gun violence while serving her community. Extremism and violence are never the answer. I applaud Gabby’s courage and continued leadership in the fight to end the gun violence epidemic.
January 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Fifteen years ago, my colleague, Congresswoman @gabbygiffords.bsky.social, was shot in a horrific act of political gun violence while serving her community. Extremism and violence are never the answer. I applaud Gabby’s courage and continued leadership in the fight to end the gun violence epidemic.
The horrific killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE agent is a disgusting tragedy that never should have happened. Time and time again, wherever ICE goes, chaos follows.
January 7, 2026 at 11:28 PM
The horrific killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE agent is a disgusting tragedy that never should have happened. Time and time again, wherever ICE goes, chaos follows.
Trump only admits to his lies when they're no longer needed to deceive the American people and defend his crimes. As experts have said, Cartel de los Soles is no more a terrorist organization than the “drug boats filled with fentanyl coming to the US” – all a ruse for another illegal war for oil.
Justice Dept. Drops Claim That Venezuela’s ‘Cartel de los Soles’ Is an Actual Group
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Trump only admits to his lies when they're no longer needed to deceive the American people and defend his crimes. As experts have said, Cartel de los Soles is no more a terrorist organization than the “drug boats filled with fentanyl coming to the US” – all a ruse for another illegal war for oil.
Failing to provide any evidence of fraud in four new states he’s targeting, Trump freezing of childcare funding is no way to ensure accountability; it only harms children.
With his usual indifference to the impact of his wrongdoing on children, Trump’s sole objective is political retribution.
With his usual indifference to the impact of his wrongdoing on children, Trump’s sole objective is political retribution.
Health Dept. Freezes $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Failing to provide any evidence of fraud in four new states he’s targeting, Trump freezing of childcare funding is no way to ensure accountability; it only harms children.
With his usual indifference to the impact of his wrongdoing on children, Trump’s sole objective is political retribution.
With his usual indifference to the impact of his wrongdoing on children, Trump’s sole objective is political retribution.
No benefit to Texans from Trump’s illegal Venezuelan attack, but taxpayers will be charged for the billions he is wasting on this adventure as he searches for riches for himself and his pals, while exploring attacks on multiple other countries.
Experts expect little impact on Texas industries and consumers from planned oil takeover
As President Donald Trump touts a plan to rebuild Venezuela's oil industry following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, energy experts are doubtful that T
cbsaustin.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:27 PM
No benefit to Texans from Trump’s illegal Venezuelan attack, but taxpayers will be charged for the billions he is wasting on this adventure as he searches for riches for himself and his pals, while exploring attacks on multiple other countries.
Surrounded by billionaire buddies in his gold Oval Office, Trump doesn’t understand the economic reality most Americans are facing.
More concerned with enriching his own family and ego, he ignores the needs of hardworking families while adding his name and gaudy marble to the Kennedy Center.
More concerned with enriching his own family and ego, he ignores the needs of hardworking families while adding his name and gaudy marble to the Kennedy Center.
Trump to House Republicans: "Most of you are in this business longer than me. That makes me smarter than you. Because look where I am, right? No it doesn't. But I wish you could explain to me what the hell is going on with the mind of the public because we have the right policy."
January 7, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Surrounded by billionaire buddies in his gold Oval Office, Trump doesn’t understand the economic reality most Americans are facing.
More concerned with enriching his own family and ego, he ignores the needs of hardworking families while adding his name and gaudy marble to the Kennedy Center.
More concerned with enriching his own family and ego, he ignores the needs of hardworking families while adding his name and gaudy marble to the Kennedy Center.
Trump is intent on making 19th century imperialism great again. He can’t run America, and certainly shouldn’t be running Venezuela. “Taking” Greenland would undermine NATO, embolden Putin, and endanger us all.
U.S. Attack to Seize Greenland Would End NATO, Danish Prime Minister Says
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Trump is intent on making 19th century imperialism great again. He can’t run America, and certainly shouldn’t be running Venezuela. “Taking” Greenland would undermine NATO, embolden Putin, and endanger us all.
In an attempted rewrite of history comparable to those which occurred often in the Soviet Union, Trump rewrites what happened on J6. The violence he inspired, resulting in the death of 5 police officers and about 140 injured officers bravely defending our Capitol, was, he says, the fault of Pelosi.
January 6, 2026 at 9:38 PM
In an attempted rewrite of history comparable to those which occurred often in the Soviet Union, Trump rewrites what happened on J6. The violence he inspired, resulting in the death of 5 police officers and about 140 injured officers bravely defending our Capitol, was, he says, the fault of Pelosi.
On this 5th anniversary of his failed Jan 6 insurrection, Trump once again tells GOP our elections should be cancelled. Only the greatest engagement by more Americans in the midterm elections, which are already underway, can protect us from his eagerness to subvert our democracy.
Trump: "They have the worst policy. How we have to even run against these people -- I won't say cancel the election, they should cancel the election, because the fake news with say, 'He wants the elections canceled. He's a dictator.' They always call me a dictator. Nobody is worse than Obama."
January 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
On this 5th anniversary of his failed Jan 6 insurrection, Trump once again tells GOP our elections should be cancelled. Only the greatest engagement by more Americans in the midterm elections, which are already underway, can protect us from his eagerness to subvert our democracy.
Lives were lost and hundreds were injured—then Trump rewarded the violence with pardons.
We must never forget the chaos and pain caused by January 6 insurrectionists acting on his lies.
We must never forget the chaos and pain caused by January 6 insurrectionists acting on his lies.
January 6, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Lives were lost and hundreds were injured—then Trump rewarded the violence with pardons.
We must never forget the chaos and pain caused by January 6 insurrectionists acting on his lies.
We must never forget the chaos and pain caused by January 6 insurrectionists acting on his lies.
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social is the patriot that Trump and Hegseth will never be. After bravely defending our Nation from foreign enemies as a Navy combat veteran, he now defends our freedoms from the authoritarian Trump regime as a U.S. Senator.
January 6, 2026 at 5:34 PM
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social is the patriot that Trump and Hegseth will never be. After bravely defending our Nation from foreign enemies as a Navy combat veteran, he now defends our freedoms from the authoritarian Trump regime as a U.S. Senator.
After hours of hearings designed to discredit Jack Smith, Congressional Republicans are now burying his testimony—because he reaffirmed the truth: the January 6 insurrection “does not happen” without Trump, who is the “most culpable and most responsible person in this conspiracy.”
Jan. 6 attack 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
In a closed-door interview, Smith characterized the Republican president as the “most culpable and most responsible person” in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
www.pbs.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
After hours of hearings designed to discredit Jack Smith, Congressional Republicans are now burying his testimony—because he reaffirmed the truth: the January 6 insurrection “does not happen” without Trump, who is the “most culpable and most responsible person in this conspiracy.”
Five years ago today, Trump incited the gravest attack on American democracy since the Civil War. I walked past broken glass and bloodstains inside the Capitol to certify the election and stand against tyranny.
January 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Five years ago today, Trump incited the gravest attack on American democracy since the Civil War. I walked past broken glass and bloodstains inside the Capitol to certify the election and stand against tyranny.
Saddened to learn of the passing of David Mitchell, founder of @p4ad.bsky.social, in his 15-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer. A tireless advocate for reining in Big Pharma monopoly prices, I frequently consulted him.
January 6, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Saddened to learn of the passing of David Mitchell, founder of @p4ad.bsky.social, in his 15-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer. A tireless advocate for reining in Big Pharma monopoly prices, I frequently consulted him.
After failing on January 6 five years ago to overthrow our own government, Trump now turns his sights abroad—toppling the Venezuelan government in another needless, unlawful, and costly war for oil.
January 5, 2026 at 10:54 PM
After failing on January 6 five years ago to overthrow our own government, Trump now turns his sights abroad—toppling the Venezuelan government in another needless, unlawful, and costly war for oil.
Just now discussing with KEYE the impact of Trump’s unlawful war for oil in Venezuela—no benefits for consumers, no benefits for Texas economy, but Trump no doubt in search of benefits for his family and friends.
January 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Just now discussing with KEYE the impact of Trump’s unlawful war for oil in Venezuela—no benefits for consumers, no benefits for Texas economy, but Trump no doubt in search of benefits for his family and friends.
Ignoring the challenges confronting millions of Americans with soaring healthcare premiums, tariff taxes, and the struggle to make ends meet, Trump continues to focus elsewhere—now launching a war for oil, wasting taxpayer dollars and putting American lives at risk.
January 5, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Ignoring the challenges confronting millions of Americans with soaring healthcare premiums, tariff taxes, and the struggle to make ends meet, Trump continues to focus elsewhere—now launching a war for oil, wasting taxpayer dollars and putting American lives at risk.
Across America, Trump‘s reckless immigration crackdown is creating serious shortages in construction, healthcare and many other sectors. “America is closing its doors to the world, sealing the border, squeezing the legal avenues to entry and sending new arrivals and longtime residents to the exits.“
What America Might Look Like With Zero Immigration
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Across America, Trump‘s reckless immigration crackdown is creating serious shortages in construction, healthcare and many other sectors. “America is closing its doors to the world, sealing the border, squeezing the legal avenues to entry and sending new arrivals and longtime residents to the exits.“
With little oversight from an ever-obedient GOP Congress, Trump is dragging our country into another pointless war with no real plan or end in sight.
January 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
With little oversight from an ever-obedient GOP Congress, Trump is dragging our country into another pointless war with no real plan or end in sight.
Strongly agree with @winwithoutwar.bsky.social:
“Violence abroad and deprivation at home are all this administration has to offer the world. When the dust clears from this made-for-social-media spectacle, lives will have been unnecessarily lost, families in Venezuela will… (1/2)
“Violence abroad and deprivation at home are all this administration has to offer the world. When the dust clears from this made-for-social-media spectacle, lives will have been unnecessarily lost, families in Venezuela will… (1/2)
January 4, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Strongly agree with @winwithoutwar.bsky.social:
“Violence abroad and deprivation at home are all this administration has to offer the world. When the dust clears from this made-for-social-media spectacle, lives will have been unnecessarily lost, families in Venezuela will… (1/2)
“Violence abroad and deprivation at home are all this administration has to offer the world. When the dust clears from this made-for-social-media spectacle, lives will have been unnecessarily lost, families in Venezuela will… (1/2)
Trump’s illegal war for oil in Venezuela emboldens authoritarians everywhere to attack the small and the weak whenever they choose. In a press conference overflowing with more of his outlandish lies, Trump sought support for the very type of foreign intervention he has promised to oppose.
January 3, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Trump’s illegal war for oil in Venezuela emboldens authoritarians everywhere to attack the small and the weak whenever they choose. In a press conference overflowing with more of his outlandish lies, Trump sought support for the very type of foreign intervention he has promised to oppose.
Relying on incompetent Defense Secretary Hegseth, Trump claims he’ll “run” Venezuela indefinitely. If only Trump could run America competently to deal with the very real struggles of our families instead of starting another war.
Live updates: Trump says the U.S. is "going to run" Venezuela until transition of power. There are no visible signs the U.S. is controlling the country.
Live updates: US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. had struck Venezuela early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country.
bit.ly
January 3, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Relying on incompetent Defense Secretary Hegseth, Trump claims he’ll “run” Venezuela indefinitely. If only Trump could run America competently to deal with the very real struggles of our families instead of starting another war.
What better way to start another year of broken promises to struggling American families than launching an illegal war. Too weak to confront real security threats posed by powerful dictators, Trump predictably targets the weak instead.
January 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
What better way to start another year of broken promises to struggling American families than launching an illegal war. Too weak to confront real security threats posed by powerful dictators, Trump predictably targets the weak instead.
After years of false voter fraud complaints including the claim that he won in 2020, Trump is again trying to subvert elections by suing states for unredacted voter data. Gerrymandering was only the first of many shenanigans Trump will use to subvert the 2026 elections.
The Fight Over the Justice Department’s Push for State Voter Data
Democrats and some Republicans are questioning how the information will be used.
www.wsj.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:57 PM
After years of false voter fraud complaints including the claim that he won in 2020, Trump is again trying to subvert elections by suing states for unredacted voter data. Gerrymandering was only the first of many shenanigans Trump will use to subvert the 2026 elections.
Republicans voted to take away Affordable Care Act tax credits and raised premiums for millions of Americans. The New Year brings new financial challenges as families struggle to afford care and many will go uninsured.
January 2, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Republicans voted to take away Affordable Care Act tax credits and raised premiums for millions of Americans. The New Year brings new financial challenges as families struggle to afford care and many will go uninsured.