Rep. Jamie Raskin
@raskin.house.gov
Proudly serving Maryland's beautiful Eighth Congressional District and leading House Judiciary Committee Democrats in Congress.
Thrilled to join so many wonderful constituents at the packed and lively MLK Day of Service and Volunteer Fair in Silver Spring. MLK taught us we can all be great because we all can serve.
January 20, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Thrilled to join so many wonderful constituents at the packed and lively MLK Day of Service and Volunteer Fair in Silver Spring. MLK taught us we can all be great because we all can serve.
Forty years ago, we observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day for the first time. Today, we continue to honor Dr. King's pervasive moral clarity and maintain his fight "to make real the promise of democracy.”
January 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Forty years ago, we observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day for the first time. Today, we continue to honor Dr. King's pervasive moral clarity and maintain his fight "to make real the promise of democracy.”
As we prepare for MLK service weekend, this week's MD-08 Local Hero is Faith McNeill, who runs the Montgomery County Volunteer Center. She mobilizes idealism & pragmatism in MoCo all year & this weekend carries forward Dr. King's legacy with a Day of Service in Silver Spring.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 291 Feat. Faith McNeill
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
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January 16, 2026 at 9:47 PM
As we prepare for MLK service weekend, this week's MD-08 Local Hero is Faith McNeill, who runs the Montgomery County Volunteer Center. She mobilizes idealism & pragmatism in MoCo all year & this weekend carries forward Dr. King's legacy with a Day of Service in Silver Spring.
President Trump didn’t just pardon the rampaging rioters who assaulted police officers on January 6, 2021, he began to hire them. House Judiciary Democrats demand answers from Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Which insurrectionists are working for ICE?
Which insurrectionists are working for ICE?
House Democrats ask Trump administration if any Jan. 6 rioters are now working for ICE
Nearly one year after the mass pardon of more than 1,500 Trump-supporting Capitol riot defendants, House Democrats are asking whether any of the pardoned rioters are now working for ICE.
www.cbsnews.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM
President Trump didn’t just pardon the rampaging rioters who assaulted police officers on January 6, 2021, he began to hire them. House Judiciary Democrats demand answers from Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Which insurrectionists are working for ICE?
Which insurrectionists are working for ICE?
The people of Iran are bravely taking to the streets to protest their nation's repressive theocratic dictatorship. The people of America and the world stand with them as security forces there—and everywhere—try to brutally silence dissent.
January 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
The people of Iran are bravely taking to the streets to protest their nation's repressive theocratic dictatorship. The people of America and the world stand with them as security forces there—and everywhere—try to brutally silence dissent.
Hey everybody, it’s the 250th anniversary of Common Sense, whose luminous author Tom Paine, figured centrally in the American Revolution, the Enlightenment and the movement for Democracy still sweeping the Earth. The times hath found us.
January 10, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Hey everybody, it’s the 250th anniversary of Common Sense, whose luminous author Tom Paine, figured centrally in the American Revolution, the Enlightenment and the movement for Democracy still sweeping the Earth. The times hath found us.
Today’s MD-08 Local Hero is Montgomery County Police Department Commander Jason Cokinos. Commander Cokinos & his team deployed from MoCo to help battle the rampaging mob & defend the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 5 years later, we remember the participation of MCPD & honor the officers’ valor & courage.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 290 Feat. Commander Jason Cokinos
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Today’s MD-08 Local Hero is Montgomery County Police Department Commander Jason Cokinos. Commander Cokinos & his team deployed from MoCo to help battle the rampaging mob & defend the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 5 years later, we remember the participation of MCPD & honor the officers’ valor & courage.
House Democrats fought for a vote to extend ACA tax credits because the health of the American people is on the line. I voted hell yes. My full statement:
Raskin: “Today is a Step Towards Victory in the Fight to Protect Affordable Health Care”
raskin.house.gov
January 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM
House Democrats fought for a vote to extend ACA tax credits because the health of the American people is on the line. I voted hell yes. My full statement:
House Democrats are forcing a vote to extend ACA tax credits over total opposition from Trump and Johnson. We can’t stop and won’t stop fighting to protect the health care of all the American people.
January 8, 2026 at 2:44 PM
House Democrats are forcing a vote to extend ACA tax credits over total opposition from Trump and Johnson. We can’t stop and won’t stop fighting to protect the health care of all the American people.
@hoyer.house.gov is a 24-7 fighter for the Free State, our federal workers and strong democracy for all. Steny makes sure Maryland always punches above its weight and he leaves an awesome legacy for our delegation.
Breaking news: Rep. Steny H. Hoyer will not seek reelection, ending a nearly six-decade career in elected office, including two decades as the No. 2 House Democrat.
Rep. Steny Hoyer to retire, ending storied career in elected office
Maryland’s longest serving member of Congress won’t seek reelection after having spent two decades as the No. 2 House Democrat.
wapo.st
January 8, 2026 at 1:17 PM
@hoyer.house.gov is a 24-7 fighter for the Free State, our federal workers and strong democracy for all. Steny makes sure Maryland always punches above its weight and he leaves an awesome legacy for our delegation.
MAGA can't whitewash what happened on January 6, 2021 because of the uncontradicted J6 Report and because the insurrectionists themselves photographed and videotaped their crimes.
We’ll continue to tell the story of how brave police officers defended the Capitol against Trump’s rampaging mob.
We’ll continue to tell the story of how brave police officers defended the Capitol against Trump’s rampaging mob.
January 7, 2026 at 7:23 PM
MAGA can't whitewash what happened on January 6, 2021 because of the uncontradicted J6 Report and because the insurrectionists themselves photographed and videotaped their crimes.
We’ll continue to tell the story of how brave police officers defended the Capitol against Trump’s rampaging mob.
We’ll continue to tell the story of how brave police officers defended the Capitol against Trump’s rampaging mob.
For MAGA, the 1,600 Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump are not white supremacist cop-beaters, violent criminals & seditious conspiracists: they are “patriots,” “political prisoners” & “hostages.”
MAGA is rewriting history. Democrats will keep telling the truth, the foundation of democracy.
MAGA is rewriting history. Democrats will keep telling the truth, the foundation of democracy.
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
For MAGA, the 1,600 Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump are not white supremacist cop-beaters, violent criminals & seditious conspiracists: they are “patriots,” “political prisoners” & “hostages.”
MAGA is rewriting history. Democrats will keep telling the truth, the foundation of democracy.
MAGA is rewriting history. Democrats will keep telling the truth, the foundation of democracy.
On Jan. 6, 2021, bloody insurrectionary violence interrupted the peaceful transfer of power.
Today, America is still caught in an epic struggle between selfish forces of rule-or-ruin autocracy & the unyielding defenders of constitutional democracy all over America.
Today, America is still caught in an epic struggle between selfish forces of rule-or-ruin autocracy & the unyielding defenders of constitutional democracy all over America.
Opinion | Jamie Raskin: Jan. 6 Never Ended
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
On Jan. 6, 2021, bloody insurrectionary violence interrupted the peaceful transfer of power.
Today, America is still caught in an epic struggle between selfish forces of rule-or-ruin autocracy & the unyielding defenders of constitutional democracy all over America.
Today, America is still caught in an epic struggle between selfish forces of rule-or-ruin autocracy & the unyielding defenders of constitutional democracy all over America.
The current flu out there is seriously brutal. Everybody needs to be vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 too—no matter what propaganda is being spread by RFK Jr. When the health secretary gives medical advice, get a second opinion.
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know
Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that after a slow start to flu season in early December, mu...
apnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:44 PM
The current flu out there is seriously brutal. Everybody needs to be vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 too—no matter what propaganda is being spread by RFK Jr. When the health secretary gives medical advice, get a second opinion.
What do Donald Trump and Mike Johnson have to say to families struggling to afford health insurance? Many Americans are deciding between paying rent or seeing a doctor, and House Democrats find that unacceptable.
January 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
What do Donald Trump and Mike Johnson have to say to families struggling to afford health insurance? Many Americans are deciding between paying rent or seeing a doctor, and House Democrats find that unacceptable.
This year, millions of Americans will see their health care premiums surge because of MAGA cruelty and indifference in Congress. Public health shouldn’t depend on private charity—everyone should be able to see a doctor when they need to.
A middle-class family’s only option: A $43,000 health insurance premium
Consumers are left with few options and crushing prices as insurers offering Affordable Care Act plans pull out of some regions.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
This year, millions of Americans will see their health care premiums surge because of MAGA cruelty and indifference in Congress. Public health shouldn’t depend on private charity—everyone should be able to see a doctor when they need to.
May 2026 be a year of justice, peace, love and strong democracy. Happy New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 6:10 PM
May 2026 be a year of justice, peace, love and strong democracy. Happy New Year!
Our final MD-08 Local Hero of 2025 is Councilmember Kate Stewart, who led MoCo through a trying year with tenacity and compassion as Council President. We shared what gives us hope for our community as we enter 2026.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 289 Feat. Kate Stewart
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
www.youtube.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Our final MD-08 Local Hero of 2025 is Councilmember Kate Stewart, who led MoCo through a trying year with tenacity and compassion as Council President. We shared what gives us hope for our community as we enter 2026.
Donald Trump and the DOJ are breaking federal law by continuing to cover up for Jeffrey Epstein's decades-long, billion-dollar, international sex trafficking ring.
We’re fighting for justice for survivors, accountability for abusers and safety for the public.
We’re fighting for justice for survivors, accountability for abusers and safety for the public.
Some lawmakers criticize DOJ release of Epstein files, say 'fails to comply' with law
Several members of Congress criticized the Department of Justice's release of some of the files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
abcnews.go.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Donald Trump and the DOJ are breaking federal law by continuing to cover up for Jeffrey Epstein's decades-long, billion-dollar, international sex trafficking ring.
We’re fighting for justice for survivors, accountability for abusers and safety for the public.
We’re fighting for justice for survivors, accountability for abusers and safety for the public.
To everyone celebrating in MD-08, Maryland and around the world: Happy Kwanzaa to you and your family!
December 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
To everyone celebrating in MD-08, Maryland and around the world: Happy Kwanzaa to you and your family!
Wishing everyone in Maryland’s Eighth District, across America and the world a Merry Christmas. May you and your loved ones gather and rejoice in love and peace this holiday season.
December 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Wishing everyone in Maryland’s Eighth District, across America and the world a Merry Christmas. May you and your loved ones gather and rejoice in love and peace this holiday season.
The Trump censorship complex strikes again. Trump’s corporate collaborators suppress reports on his international network of human rights violators. Sometimes democracy dies in broad daylight.
‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Trump censorship complex strikes again. Trump’s corporate collaborators suppress reports on his international network of human rights violators. Sometimes democracy dies in broad daylight.
This week's MD-08 Local Hero is Liz Krueger, Director of Homeless Services for the great local group Interfaith Works. Thank you, Liz, for your years of extraordinary service to our community and working to make sure all of our people have a place to call home.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 288 Feat. Liz Krueger
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This week's MD-08 Local Hero is Liz Krueger, Director of Homeless Services for the great local group Interfaith Works. Thank you, Liz, for your years of extraordinary service to our community and working to make sure all of our people have a place to call home.
We now have a bipartisan majority of members of Congress demanding a vote to extend ACA tax credits and keep health care affordable for all Americans.
Speaker Johnson, bring this legislation to the House Floor immediately or step out of the way.
Speaker Johnson, bring this legislation to the House Floor immediately or step out of the way.
December 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
We now have a bipartisan majority of members of Congress demanding a vote to extend ACA tax credits and keep health care affordable for all Americans.
Speaker Johnson, bring this legislation to the House Floor immediately or step out of the way.
Speaker Johnson, bring this legislation to the House Floor immediately or step out of the way.
How about we just stick with the existing legal name for the performing arts center but call the HHS Secretary Robert F. Trump-Kennedy?
BREAKING: Trump's hand-picked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center, the White House says.
Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center
The White House says President Donald Trump’s handpicked board has voted to rename Washington's premier performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center.
bit.ly
December 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
How about we just stick with the existing legal name for the performing arts center but call the HHS Secretary Robert F. Trump-Kennedy?