Rep. Jamie Raskin
@raskin.house.gov
Proudly serving Maryland's beautiful Eighth Congressional District and leading House Judiciary Committee Democrats in Congress.
Today, journalist Jimmy Lai should be home celebrating his birthday with family. Instead, this brave free speech and democracy advocate languishes in prison. The world demands Jimmy Lai be released and his sham charges dropped.
December 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Today, journalist Jimmy Lai should be home celebrating his birthday with family. Instead, this brave free speech and democracy advocate languishes in prison. The world demands Jimmy Lai be released and his sham charges dropped.
Meet MD-08 Local Heroes Kevin Xia & Ryan Chen of Whitman HS & Peter Xiao of Blair HS. They won my 2025 Congressional App Challenge for their brilliant app SafeStride, which helps people who are blind or visually impaired navigate their surroundings safely and efficiently.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 286 Feat. Kevin Xia, Ryan Chen and Peter Xiao
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
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December 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Meet MD-08 Local Heroes Kevin Xia & Ryan Chen of Whitman HS & Peter Xiao of Blair HS. They won my 2025 Congressional App Challenge for their brilliant app SafeStride, which helps people who are blind or visually impaired navigate their surroundings safely and efficiently.
Millions of Americans watch @cbsnews.com—I do, too. That’s why I’m investigating whether the network’s content is now controlled by journalists or by Trump censors. His tactics are straight out of Putin’s Russia or Xi’s China.
thehill.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Millions of Americans watch @cbsnews.com—I do, too. That’s why I’m investigating whether the network’s content is now controlled by journalists or by Trump censors. His tactics are straight out of Putin’s Russia or Xi’s China.
The DOJ is hemorrhaging staff, morale and commitment, as experienced prosecutors are sacked and replaced by unqualified political sycophants.
Trump's Gangster State endangers public safety and national security.
Trump's Gangster State endangers public safety and national security.
December 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The DOJ is hemorrhaging staff, morale and commitment, as experienced prosecutors are sacked and replaced by unqualified political sycophants.
Trump's Gangster State endangers public safety and national security.
Trump's Gangster State endangers public safety and national security.
Congratulations to Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González and VP Marilyn Balcombe on being unanimously elected as the new Council leaders! And thank you to outgoing President Kate Stewart for her inspiring and effective leadership. I look forward to working with the new leadership!
December 3, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Congratulations to Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González and VP Marilyn Balcombe on being unanimously elected as the new Council leaders! And thank you to outgoing President Kate Stewart for her inspiring and effective leadership. I look forward to working with the new leadership!
Trump says “affordability,” which was his campaign theme, is actually a “fake narrative” and a “Democrat con job.” Next argument: everyone at his Great Gatsby black-tie party says Trump tariffs and Trumpflation are working out great!
Trump on affordability: It doesn't mean anything to anybody… The word is a con job by the Democrats
December 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Trump says “affordability,” which was his campaign theme, is actually a “fake narrative” and a “Democrat con job.” Next argument: everyone at his Great Gatsby black-tie party says Trump tariffs and Trumpflation are working out great!
Many federal workers in MD-08 are facing rising health care costs since the Trump Administration jacked up their premiums. If you have an FEHB plan, check out my webinar to get guidance from benefits experts before Open Enrollment ends on 12/8:
Representative Raskin Hosts Ninth Annual Federal Employee Health Benefits Forum
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December 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Many federal workers in MD-08 are facing rising health care costs since the Trump Administration jacked up their premiums. If you have an FEHB plan, check out my webinar to get guidance from benefits experts before Open Enrollment ends on 12/8:
The Gangster State strikes again, with a full-blown presidential pardon for a convicted cocaine trafficker and conspirator who corrupted the Honduran government with his crimes as president. The people must defend freedom and the rule of law against mobster politicians.
In Announcing Pardon of Drug Trafficker While Threatening Venezuela, Trump Displays Contradictions
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The Gangster State strikes again, with a full-blown presidential pardon for a convicted cocaine trafficker and conspirator who corrupted the Honduran government with his crimes as president. The people must defend freedom and the rule of law against mobster politicians.
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...
religionnews.com
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.