Rep. Jamie Raskin
@raskin.house.gov
Proudly serving Maryland's beautiful Eighth Congressional District and leading House Judiciary Committee Democrats in Congress.
This Thanksgiving, I’m sending deep gratitude to all my friends and neighbors in Maryland’s beautiful Eighth District, including more than 50,000 besieged federal workers, for their ongoing contributions to our community and our nation. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This Thanksgiving, I’m sending deep gratitude to all my friends and neighbors in Maryland’s beautiful Eighth District, including more than 50,000 besieged federal workers, for their ongoing contributions to our community and our nation. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
On Thanksgiving we count the blessings of democracy and pray for the National Guardsmen brutally shot in Washington yesterday. Violence against troops and officers is intolerable in the Capital city or anywhere.
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
On Thanksgiving we count the blessings of democracy and pray for the National Guardsmen brutally shot in Washington yesterday. Violence against troops and officers is intolerable in the Capital city or anywhere.
This Thanksgiving, we honor Manna Food Center CEO Craig Rice as our MD-08 Local Hero. Craig, his dedicated staff and his army of volunteers work all year long to keep our community fed. We thank them for their enduring and meaningful contributions to our friends and neighbors.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 285 Feat. Craig Rice
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
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November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This Thanksgiving, we honor Manna Food Center CEO Craig Rice as our MD-08 Local Hero. Craig, his dedicated staff and his army of volunteers work all year long to keep our community fed. We thank them for their enduring and meaningful contributions to our friends and neighbors.
The Pakistani government’s grave mistreatment of human rights defender Idris Khattak is outrageous and intolerable. @repmcgovern.bsky.social and I are demanding answers about his disappearance and persecution.
Raskin, McGovern Condemn Pakistan’s Imprisonment of Human Rights Defender, Demand Answers
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November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Pakistani government’s grave mistreatment of human rights defender Idris Khattak is outrageous and intolerable. @repmcgovern.bsky.social and I are demanding answers about his disappearance and persecution.
This week’s MD-08 Local Hero is Rebecca Henson, the inspiring Founder and Executive Director of the Springsong Museum. This exciting project in Silver Spring will memorialize the life and work of proud Marylander Rachel Carson, often identified as the founder of the environmental movement.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 284 Feat. Rebecca Henson
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
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November 22, 2025 at 1:49 AM
This week’s MD-08 Local Hero is Rebecca Henson, the inspiring Founder and Executive Director of the Springsong Museum. This exciting project in Silver Spring will memorialize the life and work of proud Marylander Rachel Carson, often identified as the founder of the environmental movement.
The homicidal Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington has been a disgrace to American democracy.
Trump’s thoughts on the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi: “things happen.” What he said about the epidemic of human rights violations in Saudi Arabia: nothing.
Trump’s thoughts on the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi: “things happen.” What he said about the epidemic of human rights violations in Saudi Arabia: nothing.
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The homicidal Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington has been a disgrace to American democracy.
Trump’s thoughts on the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi: “things happen.” What he said about the epidemic of human rights violations in Saudi Arabia: nothing.
Trump’s thoughts on the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi: “things happen.” What he said about the epidemic of human rights violations in Saudi Arabia: nothing.
Taxpayers shouldn’t be subsidizing political speech. Representatives Clyburn and Huffman, Senator Wyden and I are calling on the Trump Administration to stop taking a wrecking ball to the separation of church and state.
Democrats urge Trump administration to keep banning churches from endorsing politicians
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A letter from Democratic lawmakers warned that repealing the Johnson Amendment, set to be discussed in a hearing next week, would fracture a ‘foundation stone in the nation’s wall o...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Taxpayers shouldn’t be subsidizing political speech. Representatives Clyburn and Huffman, Senator Wyden and I are calling on the Trump Administration to stop taking a wrecking ball to the separation of church and state.
The President of the United States just called for Democratic lawmakers to be killed. Trump is putting my colleagues’ lives at risk because they have exercised their free speech rights under the First Amendment and Speech and Debate Clause.
November 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic lawmakers to be killed. Trump is putting my colleagues’ lives at risk because they have exercised their free speech rights under the First Amendment and Speech and Debate Clause.
The House voted for a chance for justice and truth for the thousands of women and girls trapped in Epstein’s global sex trafficking ring. President Trump, it’s time to do what you should have done months ago: release the file now.
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The House voted for a chance for justice and truth for the thousands of women and girls trapped in Epstein’s global sex trafficking ring. President Trump, it’s time to do what you should have done months ago: release the file now.
America overwhelmingly supports the survivors’ demand for complete disclosure of what the government knows about the billion-dollar Epstein global trafficking ring. Stop the excuses and deflections—release the file.
November 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
America overwhelmingly supports the survivors’ demand for complete disclosure of what the government knows about the billion-dollar Epstein global trafficking ring. Stop the excuses and deflections—release the file.
It’s Gun Buyback Day in Rockville until 1:00 PM. Thanks to Mayor Monique Ashton, State’s Attorney John McCarthy, Councilman Adam Van Grack and all Team Rockville for this excellent public service.
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
It’s Gun Buyback Day in Rockville until 1:00 PM. Thanks to Mayor Monique Ashton, State’s Attorney John McCarthy, Councilman Adam Van Grack and all Team Rockville for this excellent public service.
This week's MD-08 Local Heroes are Selim and Serkan Kantar, owners of the newly restored and wildly successful Olney Ale House. We celebrate them and Terri Hogan, who helped the brothers in their quest to revive this beloved Olney landmark.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 283 Feat. Selim and Serkan Kantar and Terri Hogan
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
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November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This week's MD-08 Local Heroes are Selim and Serkan Kantar, owners of the newly restored and wildly successful Olney Ale House. We celebrate them and Terri Hogan, who helped the brothers in their quest to revive this beloved Olney landmark.
Fresh from their six-week paid vacation, Speaker Johnson finally swore in Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva. A majority of the House has signed the discharge petition for full release of the Epstein File. Let’s vote.
November 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Fresh from their six-week paid vacation, Speaker Johnson finally swore in Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva. A majority of the House has signed the discharge petition for full release of the Epstein File. Let’s vote.
Republicans are scrambling to cover up the Epstein file, but we say anyone involved in Epstein's billion-dollar child sex trafficking ring must be brought to justice—whether Republicans, Democrats or, yes, even presidents.
November 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Republicans are scrambling to cover up the Epstein file, but we say anyone involved in Epstein's billion-dollar child sex trafficking ring must be brought to justice—whether Republicans, Democrats or, yes, even presidents.
On Veterans Day, we honor all the men and women who have sworn the oath and devoted themselves to serving in our armed forces to protect the American Constitution, our democratic nation and the freedom of our people.
Today and every day, we honor their service and sacrifices.
Today and every day, we honor their service and sacrifices.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On Veterans Day, we honor all the men and women who have sworn the oath and devoted themselves to serving in our armed forces to protect the American Constitution, our democratic nation and the freedom of our people.
Today and every day, we honor their service and sacrifices.
Today and every day, we honor their service and sacrifices.
Ghislaine Maxwell is an unrepentant child sex predator. So why would an American President even consider commuting her sentence? This would be a national disgrace.
@democrats-judiciary.house.gov want answers.
@democrats-judiciary.house.gov want answers.
Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell plans to seek commutation from Trump, whistleblower says
The whistleblower came forward with the information to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee.
www.nbcnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Ghislaine Maxwell is an unrepentant child sex predator. So why would an American President even consider commuting her sentence? This would be a national disgrace.
@democrats-judiciary.house.gov want answers.
@democrats-judiciary.house.gov want answers.
Ahead of Veterans Day, we honor Don Champion as our MD-08 Local Hero for a career of service to America. A distinguished veteran and active leader in our community, Don gives back every day. Thank you for your wonderful service.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 282 Feat. Don Champion
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
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November 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Ahead of Veterans Day, we honor Don Champion as our MD-08 Local Hero for a career of service to America. A distinguished veteran and active leader in our community, Don gives back every day. Thank you for your wonderful service.
Long live the jury trial in America.
Jury finds D.C. ‘sandwich guy’ not guilty of assaulting officer
Sean C. Dunn admitted he flung the hoagie at a federal agent. His attorneys called it a “harmless gesture” of protest as Trump commandeered D.C. police.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Long live the jury trial in America.
The MoCo Pride Center is a shining light for the LGBTQIA+ community. Thank you for standing strong as so many Americans face unrelenting attacks from a cruel and divisive administration.
November 5, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The MoCo Pride Center is a shining light for the LGBTQIA+ community. Thank you for standing strong as so many Americans face unrelenting attacks from a cruel and divisive administration.
While throwing Great Gatsby parties for the billionaires and building a Marie Antoinette Ballroom the size of nearly two football fields, Trump steers his bulldozer at American families on SNAP benefits trying to eat in his Hunger Games economy.
November 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
While throwing Great Gatsby parties for the billionaires and building a Marie Antoinette Ballroom the size of nearly two football fields, Trump steers his bulldozer at American families on SNAP benefits trying to eat in his Hunger Games economy.
Here I thought Trump was finally expressing sympathy for Virginia Giuffre’s family and the other victims of his leering wing man Jeffrey Epstein—but nope, it was the Royal family and poor ex-Prince Andrew that Trump feels so badly for.
Trump says he feels 'badly' for royal family over Andrew-Epstein scandal
"That’s been a tragic situation," Trump said Sunday, after King Charles III stripped his brother of his princely title and effectively banished him from the royal family.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Here I thought Trump was finally expressing sympathy for Virginia Giuffre’s family and the other victims of his leering wing man Jeffrey Epstein—but nope, it was the Royal family and poor ex-Prince Andrew that Trump feels so badly for.
This week’s Local Heroes are Dr. Ligia Peralta and Rebecca Davis. Dr. Peralta is a community physician attending to our people and fighting for everyone’s right to care. Rebecca is a breast cancer survivor telling Congress why ACA credits to matter to millions of Americans.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 281 Feat. Rebecca Davis and Dr. Ligia Peralta
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
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October 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This week’s Local Heroes are Dr. Ligia Peralta and Rebecca Davis. Dr. Peralta is a community physician attending to our people and fighting for everyone’s right to care. Rebecca is a breast cancer survivor telling Congress why ACA credits to matter to millions of Americans.
Two federal courts agree that emergency SNAP fund benefits must be paid NOW. The Trump administration must act with the same speed and seriousness to get food benefits to our people that it has acted with to deport immigrants, destroy public health and bulldoze the White House. NOW.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Government Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown
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October 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Two federal courts agree that emergency SNAP fund benefits must be paid NOW. The Trump administration must act with the same speed and seriousness to get food benefits to our people that it has acted with to deport immigrants, destroy public health and bulldoze the White House. NOW.
Speaker Johnson & MAGA are hellbent on raising health insurance premiums for millions while RFK Jr. spreads vaccine misinformation & pulls the plug on vaccination programs.
We can't continue down this deadly path. Let’s reverse the health care cuts AND reopen the government.
We can't continue down this deadly path. Let’s reverse the health care cuts AND reopen the government.
October 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Speaker Johnson & MAGA are hellbent on raising health insurance premiums for millions while RFK Jr. spreads vaccine misinformation & pulls the plug on vaccination programs.
We can't continue down this deadly path. Let’s reverse the health care cuts AND reopen the government.
We can't continue down this deadly path. Let’s reverse the health care cuts AND reopen the government.
Want to make sure this letter arrives at the right place.
October 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Want to make sure this letter arrives at the right place.