Senator Patty Murray
@murray.senate.gov
U.S. Senator, Washington state | Senate Appropriations Vice Chair | Working every day to help people and solve problems
I am so glad Randy is home after being illegally detained by ICE—and I am furious that this happened in the first place.
ICE & CBP are out of control. I will do everything I can to rein in these rogue agents.
ICE & CBP are out of control. I will do everything I can to rein in these rogue agents.
His detainment sparked 30 arrests in Spokane. After 7 months, judge ruled asylum seeker's imprisonment was illegal
A Venezuelan immigrant, whose June 11 detention in downtown Spokane by masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents ignited a protest involving 1,800 people and led to 30 arrests, has been ...
www.spokesman.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:24 AM
I am so glad Randy is home after being illegally detained by ICE—and I am furious that this happened in the first place.
ICE & CBP are out of control. I will do everything I can to rein in these rogue agents.
ICE & CBP are out of control. I will do everything I can to rein in these rogue agents.
🚨Throughout his career, Justin Olson attacked women, pushing radical beliefs about fetal personhood and undermining our basic rights.
He once preached that "wives are the subjects of their husbands."
Senate Republicans just gave him a lifetime judicial appointment.
He once preached that "wives are the subjects of their husbands."
Senate Republicans just gave him a lifetime judicial appointment.
February 5, 2026 at 10:49 PM
🚨Throughout his career, Justin Olson attacked women, pushing radical beliefs about fetal personhood and undermining our basic rights.
He once preached that "wives are the subjects of their husbands."
Senate Republicans just gave him a lifetime judicial appointment.
He once preached that "wives are the subjects of their husbands."
Senate Republicans just gave him a lifetime judicial appointment.
$85 million in federal funding for bus rapid transit is headed your way, @mayorspokane.bsky.social! 🚌🚌🚌
I was proud to secure this funding for Spokane. Investing in public transit connects our communities, strengthens our economy, and gets people where they need to go!
I was proud to secure this funding for Spokane. Investing in public transit connects our communities, strengthens our economy, and gets people where they need to go!
February 5, 2026 at 8:51 PM
$85 million in federal funding for bus rapid transit is headed your way, @mayorspokane.bsky.social! 🚌🚌🚌
I was proud to secure this funding for Spokane. Investing in public transit connects our communities, strengthens our economy, and gets people where they need to go!
I was proud to secure this funding for Spokane. Investing in public transit connects our communities, strengthens our economy, and gets people where they need to go!
🙋♀️I know why!
Trump's billionaire first agenda and destructive tariffs are RAISING costs for working families and undermining our standing around the world.
Trump's billionaire first agenda and destructive tariffs are RAISING costs for working families and undermining our standing around the world.
Host: The polls on the economy are not great.
Trump: They should be great.
Host: So why aren't they?
Trump: I don't know
Trump: They should be great.
Host: So why aren't they?
Trump: I don't know
February 5, 2026 at 7:41 PM
🙋♀️I know why!
Trump's billionaire first agenda and destructive tariffs are RAISING costs for working families and undermining our standing around the world.
Trump's billionaire first agenda and destructive tariffs are RAISING costs for working families and undermining our standing around the world.
Law enforcement cannot be lawless.
Americans are demanding justice and accountability, and Democrats will settle for nothing less.
Americans are demanding justice and accountability, and Democrats will settle for nothing less.
February 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Law enforcement cannot be lawless.
Americans are demanding justice and accountability, and Democrats will settle for nothing less.
Americans are demanding justice and accountability, and Democrats will settle for nothing less.
Speaker Johnson doesn't care about requiring warrants signed by a judge to protect your civil rights. Why? It'll take too long.
The authoritarian police state & executive overreach Republicans warned about is HERE.
But REPUBLICANS are enabling it. Not on my watch.
The authoritarian police state & executive overreach Republicans warned about is HERE.
But REPUBLICANS are enabling it. Not on my watch.
February 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Speaker Johnson doesn't care about requiring warrants signed by a judge to protect your civil rights. Why? It'll take too long.
The authoritarian police state & executive overreach Republicans warned about is HERE.
But REPUBLICANS are enabling it. Not on my watch.
The authoritarian police state & executive overreach Republicans warned about is HERE.
But REPUBLICANS are enabling it. Not on my watch.
An American citizen was brutally ripped out of her car, her window shattered and detained on her way to the doctor.
Thank you to Aliya for bravely sharing her story.
This kind of conduct by ICE is sickening. And it's exactly what I am fighting to put an end to.
Thank you to Aliya for bravely sharing her story.
This kind of conduct by ICE is sickening. And it's exactly what I am fighting to put an end to.
February 5, 2026 at 1:21 AM
An American citizen was brutally ripped out of her car, her window shattered and detained on her way to the doctor.
Thank you to Aliya for bravely sharing her story.
This kind of conduct by ICE is sickening. And it's exactly what I am fighting to put an end to.
Thank you to Aliya for bravely sharing her story.
This kind of conduct by ICE is sickening. And it's exactly what I am fighting to put an end to.
Everyone in America with eyes and ears can see what's been happening in Minnesota and across the country.
The injustice is clear as day. Enough.
We are going to have accountability at DHS or there will not be Democratic votes to fund a lawless agency.
The injustice is clear as day. Enough.
We are going to have accountability at DHS or there will not be Democratic votes to fund a lawless agency.
February 4, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Everyone in America with eyes and ears can see what's been happening in Minnesota and across the country.
The injustice is clear as day. Enough.
We are going to have accountability at DHS or there will not be Democratic votes to fund a lawless agency.
The injustice is clear as day. Enough.
We are going to have accountability at DHS or there will not be Democratic votes to fund a lawless agency.
Numbers don't lie—but Donald Trump does.
February 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Numbers don't lie—but Donald Trump does.
Trump wants to subvert our free & fair elections. He could not be clearer about this if he tried.
So let me say this: Trump's fantasy of nationalizing our elections will go NOWHERE in Congress.
Democrats will fight to protect our elections and remain VIGILANT.
So let me say this: Trump's fantasy of nationalizing our elections will go NOWHERE in Congress.
Democrats will fight to protect our elections and remain VIGILANT.
Q: What did you mean when you said you should 'nationalize elections' & which 15 states are you talking about?
TRUMP: If a state can't run an election, I think the people behind me should do something about it. Look at Detroit, Pennsylvania, Atlanta -- horrible corruption on elections
TRUMP: If a state can't run an election, I think the people behind me should do something about it. Look at Detroit, Pennsylvania, Atlanta -- horrible corruption on elections
February 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Trump wants to subvert our free & fair elections. He could not be clearer about this if he tried.
So let me say this: Trump's fantasy of nationalizing our elections will go NOWHERE in Congress.
Democrats will fight to protect our elections and remain VIGILANT.
So let me say this: Trump's fantasy of nationalizing our elections will go NOWHERE in Congress.
Democrats will fight to protect our elections and remain VIGILANT.
NIH banned fetal tissue research to appease anti-abortion extremists—and at a committee hearing, the NIH Director couldn't provide scientific evidence to prove otherwise.
I demanded to know how many projects will be halted by this anti-abortion policy decision.
I demanded to know how many projects will be halted by this anti-abortion policy decision.
February 4, 2026 at 6:56 PM
NIH banned fetal tissue research to appease anti-abortion extremists—and at a committee hearing, the NIH Director couldn't provide scientific evidence to prove otherwise.
I demanded to know how many projects will be halted by this anti-abortion policy decision.
I demanded to know how many projects will be halted by this anti-abortion policy decision.
Democrats won't vote to fund a lawless agency.
There MUST be accountability at DHS—and if Republicans refuse to make the changes the American people are demanding, they cannot expect Democratic votes.
There MUST be accountability at DHS—and if Republicans refuse to make the changes the American people are demanding, they cannot expect Democratic votes.
February 4, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Democrats won't vote to fund a lawless agency.
There MUST be accountability at DHS—and if Republicans refuse to make the changes the American people are demanding, they cannot expect Democratic votes.
There MUST be accountability at DHS—and if Republicans refuse to make the changes the American people are demanding, they cannot expect Democratic votes.
The same Republicans that gave Trump $200 million to renovate the Kennedy Center in the Big, Ugly Bill said it was too expensive to extend the ACA tax credits.
Apparently, there's an unlimited budget for Trump vanity projects and zero dollars for your health care.
Apparently, there's an unlimited budget for Trump vanity projects and zero dollars for your health care.
Kennedy Center won't be torn down during $200 million renovation, Trump says
The president announced Sunday that the project would take two years and require the venue to close during that time.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:03 AM
The same Republicans that gave Trump $200 million to renovate the Kennedy Center in the Big, Ugly Bill said it was too expensive to extend the ACA tax credits.
Apparently, there's an unlimited budget for Trump vanity projects and zero dollars for your health care.
Apparently, there's an unlimited budget for Trump vanity projects and zero dollars for your health care.
We cannot fund DHS if we do not rein in DHS. It's that simple.
February 3, 2026 at 11:37 PM
We cannot fund DHS if we do not rein in DHS. It's that simple.
Our funding bills send a message to Trump: America will continue to fund cancer research.
We WILL keep investing in affordable housing.
Congress will NOT abolish the Department of Education.
Well, he got the message, and he signed those bills into law.
We WILL keep investing in affordable housing.
Congress will NOT abolish the Department of Education.
Well, he got the message, and he signed those bills into law.
Live updates: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a bill on Tuesday to end the partial government shutdown after the House passed the budget measure hours earlier.
apnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Our funding bills send a message to Trump: America will continue to fund cancer research.
We WILL keep investing in affordable housing.
Congress will NOT abolish the Department of Education.
Well, he got the message, and he signed those bills into law.
We WILL keep investing in affordable housing.
Congress will NOT abolish the Department of Education.
Well, he got the message, and he signed those bills into law.
Trump has made 10,000 times his salary after just ONE year in office. How? Selling access to the White House to the highest bidder.
Spread the word: Our crook of a President is corrupt to his core and will stop at nothing to line his own pockets.
Spread the word: Our crook of a President is corrupt to his core and will stop at nothing to line his own pockets.
Trump’s Profiteering Hits $4 Billion
In August, I reported that the President and his family had made $3.4 billion by leveraging his position. After his first year back in office, the number has ballooned.
www.newyorker.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Trump has made 10,000 times his salary after just ONE year in office. How? Selling access to the White House to the highest bidder.
Spread the word: Our crook of a President is corrupt to his core and will stop at nothing to line his own pockets.
Spread the word: Our crook of a President is corrupt to his core and will stop at nothing to line his own pockets.
This President is selling out our national security to the highest bidder, and it couldn't be more obvious.
Will this Republican Congress use its majority to open even ONE investigation into this staggering corruption?
There MUST be oversight and accountability.
Will this Republican Congress use its majority to open even ONE investigation into this staggering corruption?
There MUST be oversight and accountability.
‘Spy Sheikh’ Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company
$500 million investment for 49% of World Liberty came months before U.A.E. won access to tightly guarded American AI chips.
www.wsj.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
This President is selling out our national security to the highest bidder, and it couldn't be more obvious.
Will this Republican Congress use its majority to open even ONE investigation into this staggering corruption?
There MUST be oversight and accountability.
Will this Republican Congress use its majority to open even ONE investigation into this staggering corruption?
There MUST be oversight and accountability.
Kristi Noem's cruel mismanagement of DHS facilities is putting people's lives in danger.
There are CHILDREN in this facility. If there are any Republicans who care about basic oversight, we need serious investigations into the conditions of DHS detention centers EVERYWHERE.
There are CHILDREN in this facility. If there are any Republicans who care about basic oversight, we need serious investigations into the conditions of DHS detention centers EVERYWHERE.
2 measles infections confirmed at Texas facility where 5-year-old detained in Minnesota was held
DHS said state health officials reported the infections to federal immigration authorities Saturday.
www.nbcnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Kristi Noem's cruel mismanagement of DHS facilities is putting people's lives in danger.
There are CHILDREN in this facility. If there are any Republicans who care about basic oversight, we need serious investigations into the conditions of DHS detention centers EVERYWHERE.
There are CHILDREN in this facility. If there are any Republicans who care about basic oversight, we need serious investigations into the conditions of DHS detention centers EVERYWHERE.
It should be crystal clear to anyone with eyes and ears that Trump is DETERMINED to subvert free and fair elections in America.
But in America, state and local governments run elections. So Trump can kick rocks.
Still, ALL of Congress must be VIGILANT.
But in America, state and local governments run elections. So Trump can kick rocks.
Still, ALL of Congress must be VIGILANT.
Trump: "These people were brought to our country to vote, & they vote illegally. The Republicans should say, we should take over the voting in at least 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting. We have states that I won that show I didn't win. You're gonna see something in Georgia"
February 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
It should be crystal clear to anyone with eyes and ears that Trump is DETERMINED to subvert free and fair elections in America.
But in America, state and local governments run elections. So Trump can kick rocks.
Still, ALL of Congress must be VIGILANT.
But in America, state and local governments run elections. So Trump can kick rocks.
Still, ALL of Congress must be VIGILANT.
Mind you—that's 5,300 references to Trump in the Epstein files THAT WE KNOW ABOUT.
And most of the released files have been poorly redacted, often with no rhyme or reason.
Trump promised to release the files, so release them—ALL of them.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
And most of the released files have been poorly redacted, often with no rhyme or reason.
Trump promised to release the files, so release them—ALL of them.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
February 2, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Mind you—that's 5,300 references to Trump in the Epstein files THAT WE KNOW ABOUT.
And most of the released files have been poorly redacted, often with no rhyme or reason.
Trump promised to release the files, so release them—ALL of them.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
And most of the released files have been poorly redacted, often with no rhyme or reason.
Trump promised to release the files, so release them—ALL of them.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
WATCH: Trump’s VA Secretary confirms his VA abortion ban blocks veterans from getting abortion care in practically ANY circumstance—even rape.
This is outrageous. Women veterans should not be forced to suffer under a Trump abortion ban.
This is outrageous. Women veterans should not be forced to suffer under a Trump abortion ban.
February 1, 2026 at 11:55 PM
WATCH: Trump’s VA Secretary confirms his VA abortion ban blocks veterans from getting abortion care in practically ANY circumstance—even rape.
This is outrageous. Women veterans should not be forced to suffer under a Trump abortion ban.
This is outrageous. Women veterans should not be forced to suffer under a Trump abortion ban.
Trump wanted to slash funding for medical research by 40%. The funding bill the Senate just passed said: absolutely not.
Not only did we reject Trump's funding cuts – Democrats secured nearly half a billion dollars MORE in funding for critical biomedical research.
Not only did we reject Trump's funding cuts – Democrats secured nearly half a billion dollars MORE in funding for critical biomedical research.
February 1, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Trump wanted to slash funding for medical research by 40%. The funding bill the Senate just passed said: absolutely not.
Not only did we reject Trump's funding cuts – Democrats secured nearly half a billion dollars MORE in funding for critical biomedical research.
Not only did we reject Trump's funding cuts – Democrats secured nearly half a billion dollars MORE in funding for critical biomedical research.
Important to hear from @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social this week about what's happening in Minneapolis. Any city could just as easily be next.
But the power belongs to the people, NOT Trump. I'll be using my voice and vote to press for real restraints and accountability for ICE and Border Patrol.
But the power belongs to the people, NOT Trump. I'll be using my voice and vote to press for real restraints and accountability for ICE and Border Patrol.
February 1, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Important to hear from @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social this week about what's happening in Minneapolis. Any city could just as easily be next.
But the power belongs to the people, NOT Trump. I'll be using my voice and vote to press for real restraints and accountability for ICE and Border Patrol.
But the power belongs to the people, NOT Trump. I'll be using my voice and vote to press for real restraints and accountability for ICE and Border Patrol.
There is NO reason this should be happening in the richest country in the world.
Republicans knew their inaction would mean Americans paying an arm and a leg for basic health care—and after lining billionaires’ pockets, they CHOSE to make your health care more expensive.
Republicans knew their inaction would mean Americans paying an arm and a leg for basic health care—and after lining billionaires’ pockets, they CHOSE to make your health care more expensive.
Health Insurance Is Now More Expensive Than the Mortgage for These Americans
Monthly health-insurance bills are rocketing higher for middle-income earners who rely on Obamacare
www.wsj.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
There is NO reason this should be happening in the richest country in the world.
Republicans knew their inaction would mean Americans paying an arm and a leg for basic health care—and after lining billionaires’ pockets, they CHOSE to make your health care more expensive.
Republicans knew their inaction would mean Americans paying an arm and a leg for basic health care—and after lining billionaires’ pockets, they CHOSE to make your health care more expensive.
The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti shock the conscience.
They demand action. Accountability. Justice.
Democrats are insisting that happens.
They demand action. Accountability. Justice.
Democrats are insisting that happens.
January 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti shock the conscience.
They demand action. Accountability. Justice.
Democrats are insisting that happens.
They demand action. Accountability. Justice.
Democrats are insisting that happens.