I served with Ilhan Omar and spoke to her about her attitude about Jews and Israel. As a Jew, I’m convinced she is not anti-Semitic. She has been very critical of many Israeli policies. I have said many of the same things she has said. No one has accused me of being anti-Semitic.

Never in American history has a President taken such brazen, lawless, and reckless action against our own nation as Donald Trump undertook last week. And yet, while this dark episode was unprecedented, it was entirely consistent with the behavior he has displayed each day for well over the last four years.

We face a worsening pandemic & a weak economic recovery that is now slowing. This is when gov't can be the difference between life/death for hundreds of thousands. But instead of helping Americans in crisis, the GOP is propping up a made-for-tv coup with no chance of success. 1/X Aside from the crises we face, Republican officials have betrayed their oaths to the constitution and continue to undermine the most sacred pillars of American democracy in the eyes of the world for nearly nothing—to send fundraising emails and appease Trump's fragile ego. 2/X

Yesterday, a day before a grand jury chose not to charge him, one of the officers who broke into Breonna Taylor's home and shot her to death wrote, "I know we did the legal, moral and ethical thing that night." [1/4] In no sense could this be considered moral or ethical. That this killing has been deemed "legal," that an officer involved could *still* feel that her death was justified, shows how very, very far we still have to go. [2/4]

It is expected that the Grand Jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case will be announced soon. I have no inside information on the exact timing or what that decision will be, but there are some things that are clear to me at this point. 1/11 First, any decision on these 3 officers cannot bring justice for Breonna Taylor—and I don’t just mean it won’t bring her back. Too many things happened before they ever knocked on her door to put our hopes for justice on the fate of 3 individuals. The system must change. 2/11

We still don’t know exactly what happened at 26/Broadway early yesterday. Sadly, videos released by @LMPD offer more questions than answers. But we know that the life of another Black Louisvillian ended at the hands of law enforcement. That is a tragedy. David McAtee matters. 1/x I pray for Miss Odessa, the McAtee family, and my city — already reeling from the death of our own Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless Black lives ended too soon. But I know my prayers are not nearly enough. 2/x

Last night was tough for us all. Heartbroken to see gunfire erupt during otherwise peaceful protests here in Louisville. Angered by the President outright fanning the flames and inciting violence against protestors in MN (or anywhere.) I pray that justice and order will prevail. We shouldn’t forget, just as Breonna Taylor’s death is not just Louisville’s problem, George Floyd’s death is not just MN’s problem. They and all other manifestations of racism are as poisonous as COVID-19.

.@HouseDemocrats have introduced the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to:

• Provide access to free testing
• Establish an emergency paid leave program
• Support strong unemployment benefits
• Protect our frontline health workers
• Expand food security programs Last week’s Emergency coronavirus supplemental was an important first step, but more must be done. Travel bans & payroll tax cuts don’t meet the immediate needs we have. The coronavirus is here. We need the targeted, multi-tiered approach of the Families First bill.

As we join together in thanks and appreciation of the brave men and women who’ve fought around the world to protect this nation today, let’s also commit to ensuring they won’t have to struggle here at home to build a strong future. Our veterans shouldn’t have to fight to get quality health care, job training, a roof over their head, or an education they are owed. They and their families shouldn’t have to fight to find adequate mental health services for PTSD and the other less visible wounds of war.

On the ground in Ciudad Juárez to see first-hand the conditions along the border. Meeting with CBP and immigration advocates, touring processing facilities & the port of entry, and speaking directly with those seeking asylum & safety in the U.S. Will give updates as best I can. We’re now touring the Paso del Norte Bridge & port of entry with officials from CBP’s Field Operations team. One interesting piece of information: only 2-4% of asylum claims are approved in this area. In other ports of entry like Baltimore or NY, 35-40% are approved.

I am deeply saddened by the horrific slaughter of at least 52 Palestinian protestors and injuries to thousands more by Israeli forces. No doubt this will spark claims that Israel has a right to defend itself — and it does. But this has nothing to do with defense. We are witnessing the use of unabated brutality and force against civilians to stifle civil unrest. America must expect and demand more from its close allies.

This Tax Day, my Republican colleagues are heralding their #GOPTaxScam law, which *RAISES* taxes on 86 million middle class Americans while a company like Pfizer pockets $218 million more *A WEEK* under the new law.

Happy Tax Day, I guess? 87% of Fortune 500 companies have announced no plans to share their #GOPTaxScam tax cuts with their employees. #HappyTaxDay

The numbers are in. The people of Kentucky overwhelmingly REJECT @GovMattBevin’s plan to undermine Medicaid and take life-saving coverage away from tens of thousands of our fellow residents. POLL: kyequaljustice.org/file/view/KYMe… A majority of Kentucky Democrats, Independents, and Republicans agree. Medicaid must be protected. POLL: kyequaljustice.org/file/view/KYMe…

The @FCC's Republican majority just voted to kill critical #NetNeutrality protections put in place during the Obama administration. This is a dark day for supporters of a free and open internet. @FCC I have heard from thousands of Louisvillians who rightly and vehemently oppose this decision.

Early this morning, Senate Republicans abdicated any claim they had to being the party of fiscal responsibility. #GOPTaxScam 1/4 There is nothing remotely responsible about forcing through a closed-door, hastily conceived bill to give tax cuts to the already wealthy and multi-national corporations. 2/4

Today we honor our nation’s veterans, thank them for their dedication and sacrifice, and pledge to uphold every commitment made to them for their service. Not just today, but every day we must work to advance veterans’ priorities — including health care and access to services at our VA hospitals, new career opportunities, and support for military families.

The Ryan-McConnell tax plan cuts corporate rates by 43%. You might wonder how they could possibly pay for that big of a cut. Here's how: For starters, it explodes our debt & deficits. This isn’t about fiscal responsibility. Never has been. It's about helping donors & the rich.

Congress just approved a shockingly extreme budget.

Here's what you need to know: It cuts critical national priorities by more than $5 trillion. Education, health care, research, and infrastructure are ALL threatened.

I won’t stand by while @POTUS threatens to deport thousands of children & students. #DREAMers, I will fight to #DefendDACA. Kicking out 800,000 DREAMers isn't just a complete moral failure, @POTUS. Terminating DACA also reduces GDP by $460.3 billion over a decade.

Today, I wrote to @HHSGov & @SecPriceMD seeking an update on @GovMattBevin's dangerous Medicaid waiver request. yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-… The decision on @GovMattBevin's Medicaid waiver request could mean life or death for tens of thousands of Kentuckians.

FACT: @HouseGOP doesn’t have a plan to replace Obamacare. Their patchwork of false promises are #NotAPlan. Follow #NotAPlan to learn why. Health savings accounts largely benefit the wealthy at the expense of everyone else. #NotAPlan #MakeAmericaSickAgain