Rep. Ritchie Torres
@repritchie.bsky.social
Congressman for #NY15 (Bronx). Bronx native, product of public housing. Fighting every day for the essential borough. Official House account.
ritchietorres.house.gov
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Heartbroken by the senseless killing of 16-year-old Christopher Redding and the shooting of two other young people in Kingsbridge.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Heartbroken by the senseless killing of 16-year-old Christopher Redding and the shooting of two other young people in Kingsbridge.
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Sec. Hegseth is creating unnecessary barriers between Congress and the Army Corps, making it harder to get basic updates on critical infrastructure projects.
I’m introducing legislation with @repglatimer.bsky.social to ensure Congress is no longer left in the dark.
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I’m introducing legislation with @repglatimer.bsky.social to ensure Congress is no longer left in the dark.
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Dems challenge Army Corps' communications policy
Democrats say the policy has made it difficult to get information about the status of water resource projects.
www.eenews.net
February 11, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Sec. Hegseth is creating unnecessary barriers between Congress and the Army Corps, making it harder to get basic updates on critical infrastructure projects.
I’m introducing legislation with @repglatimer.bsky.social to ensure Congress is no longer left in the dark.
www.eenews.net/articles/dem...
I’m introducing legislation with @repglatimer.bsky.social to ensure Congress is no longer left in the dark.
www.eenews.net/articles/dem...
Proud to have delivered over $18 million in federal funding for projects across the Bronx, from NYCHA repairs and safer housing to new waterlines, school upgrades, and free internet access for families.
Real investments. Real results for the Bronx.
Real investments. Real results for the Bronx.
February 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Proud to have delivered over $18 million in federal funding for projects across the Bronx, from NYCHA repairs and safer housing to new waterlines, school upgrades, and free internet access for families.
Real investments. Real results for the Bronx.
Real investments. Real results for the Bronx.
Big news for Riverdale!
After the closure of the old Key Food left families without a walkable grocery option, we worked with local partners to keep a full-service supermarket at Skyview Shopping Center.
After the closure of the old Key Food left families without a walkable grocery option, we worked with local partners to keep a full-service supermarket at Skyview Shopping Center.
February 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Big news for Riverdale!
After the closure of the old Key Food left families without a walkable grocery option, we worked with local partners to keep a full-service supermarket at Skyview Shopping Center.
After the closure of the old Key Food left families without a walkable grocery option, we worked with local partners to keep a full-service supermarket at Skyview Shopping Center.
Reposted by Rep. Ritchie Torres
Rep. Torres: Does the president have the constitutional authority to remove the chair of the Federal Reserve solely because of a policy disagreement?
Bessent: I don't have an opinion.
Rep. Torres: What is the administration's opinion?
Bessent: There are varying opinions in the administration
Bessent: I don't have an opinion.
Rep. Torres: What is the administration's opinion?
Bessent: There are varying opinions in the administration
February 4, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Torres: Does the president have the constitutional authority to remove the chair of the Federal Reserve solely because of a policy disagreement?
Bessent: I don't have an opinion.
Rep. Torres: What is the administration's opinion?
Bessent: There are varying opinions in the administration
Bessent: I don't have an opinion.
Rep. Torres: What is the administration's opinion?
Bessent: There are varying opinions in the administration
Reposted by Rep. Ritchie Torres
Rep. Torres: “Does the president have the constitutional authority to remove the chair of the Federal Reserve because of a policy disagreement?”
Bessent: “I’m not a lawyer, and I don’t have an opinion.”
Bessent: “I’m not a lawyer, and I don’t have an opinion.”
February 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Rep. Torres: “Does the president have the constitutional authority to remove the chair of the Federal Reserve because of a policy disagreement?”
Bessent: “I’m not a lawyer, and I don’t have an opinion.”
Bessent: “I’m not a lawyer, and I don’t have an opinion.”
Reposted by Rep. Ritchie Torres
TORRES: Does the Trump admin regret imposing tariffs on goods that cannot be produced domestically at scale? Do you realize that was foolish?
BESSENT: Do you realize we use the leverage to bring down tariffs on other countries?
T: Tariffs on bananas give you leverage?
B: You're being very naive
BESSENT: Do you realize we use the leverage to bring down tariffs on other countries?
T: Tariffs on bananas give you leverage?
B: You're being very naive
February 4, 2026 at 6:13 PM
TORRES: Does the Trump admin regret imposing tariffs on goods that cannot be produced domestically at scale? Do you realize that was foolish?
BESSENT: Do you realize we use the leverage to bring down tariffs on other countries?
T: Tariffs on bananas give you leverage?
B: You're being very naive
BESSENT: Do you realize we use the leverage to bring down tariffs on other countries?
T: Tariffs on bananas give you leverage?
B: You're being very naive
Reposted by Rep. Ritchie Torres
TORRES: Does the president have the constitutional authority to remove the chair of the Fed or a member of the board solely because of a policy disagreement?
BESSENT: I'm not a lawyer and don't have an opinion
TORRES: You have no opinion on whether the president can remove a board member at will?
BESSENT: I'm not a lawyer and don't have an opinion
TORRES: You have no opinion on whether the president can remove a board member at will?
February 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
TORRES: Does the president have the constitutional authority to remove the chair of the Fed or a member of the board solely because of a policy disagreement?
BESSENT: I'm not a lawyer and don't have an opinion
TORRES: You have no opinion on whether the president can remove a board member at will?
BESSENT: I'm not a lawyer and don't have an opinion
TORRES: You have no opinion on whether the president can remove a board member at will?
Reposted by Rep. Ritchie Torres
TORRES: Do you know how many manufacturing jobs have been post since April 2025 under your watch?
BESSENT: Well, manufacturing operates with very long lea---
TORRES: Is there a number?
BESSENT: About 67,000
TORRES: It's 70,000
BESSENT: Well, manufacturing operates with very long lea---
TORRES: Is there a number?
BESSENT: About 67,000
TORRES: It's 70,000
February 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
TORRES: Do you know how many manufacturing jobs have been post since April 2025 under your watch?
BESSENT: Well, manufacturing operates with very long lea---
TORRES: Is there a number?
BESSENT: About 67,000
TORRES: It's 70,000
BESSENT: Well, manufacturing operates with very long lea---
TORRES: Is there a number?
BESSENT: About 67,000
TORRES: It's 70,000
Reposted by Rep. Ritchie Torres
Liam Ramos is a five-year-old boy who was detained by Kristi Noem’s ICE.
He returned home this week thanks to the advocacy of the American people and House Democrats.
Trump and Noem are going after children. It’s dangerous. It’s cruel. And it’s just plain inhumane.
He returned home this week thanks to the advocacy of the American people and House Democrats.
Trump and Noem are going after children. It’s dangerous. It’s cruel. And it’s just plain inhumane.
February 2, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Liam Ramos is a five-year-old boy who was detained by Kristi Noem’s ICE.
He returned home this week thanks to the advocacy of the American people and House Democrats.
Trump and Noem are going after children. It’s dangerous. It’s cruel. And it’s just plain inhumane.
He returned home this week thanks to the advocacy of the American people and House Democrats.
Trump and Noem are going after children. It’s dangerous. It’s cruel. And it’s just plain inhumane.
ICE is wreaking havoc on American streets and causing needless further bloodshed. This must stop NOW.
January 24, 2026 at 5:41 PM
ICE is wreaking havoc on American streets and causing needless further bloodshed. This must stop NOW.
Heartbroken by the devastating fire at the Boston Secor Houses in Eastchester. One life lost, more than a dozen injured, and 175 people, including 57 children, displaced in the middle of winter.
January 24, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Heartbroken by the devastating fire at the Boston Secor Houses in Eastchester. One life lost, more than a dozen injured, and 175 people, including 57 children, displaced in the middle of winter.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed change was possible when ordinary people refused to accept injustice as normal. On MLK Day, we reflect on his legacy and recommit to the ongoing work of racial justice and equal opportunity.
January 19, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed change was possible when ordinary people refused to accept injustice as normal. On MLK Day, we reflect on his legacy and recommit to the ongoing work of racial justice and equal opportunity.
Trump claims fairness, yet he just pardoned Former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez, her allies, and a banker whose daughter donated millions to his super PAC while he faced corruption charges. Justice shouldn't reward the well-connected.
January 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Trump claims fairness, yet he just pardoned Former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez, her allies, and a banker whose daughter donated millions to his super PAC while he faced corruption charges. Justice shouldn't reward the well-connected.
Pardoning Puerto Rico Former Governor Wanda Vázquez who pleaded guilty undermines accountability and reinforces a troubling double standard. When powerful figures get a pass, public trust in the justice system erodes. Accountability should apply to everyone.
BREAKING: President Trump is pardoning Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez, sources say.
Trump pardoning Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez, sources say
She was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Pardoning Puerto Rico Former Governor Wanda Vázquez who pleaded guilty undermines accountability and reinforces a troubling double standard. When powerful figures get a pass, public trust in the justice system erodes. Accountability should apply to everyone.
ACA open enrollment ends today.
Families shouldn't have to choose between health care and paying the bills. Senate Republicans are blocking solutions.
Democrats will keep fighting to protect coverage and lower costs.
Families shouldn't have to choose between health care and paying the bills. Senate Republicans are blocking solutions.
Democrats will keep fighting to protect coverage and lower costs.
January 16, 2026 at 2:26 AM
ACA open enrollment ends today.
Families shouldn't have to choose between health care and paying the bills. Senate Republicans are blocking solutions.
Democrats will keep fighting to protect coverage and lower costs.
Families shouldn't have to choose between health care and paying the bills. Senate Republicans are blocking solutions.
Democrats will keep fighting to protect coverage and lower costs.
On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, we honor a man who demanded that America live up to its promises. He fought poverty, racism and injustice with courage and moral clarity. Our work is to keep pushing for the fair and equal society he envisioned.
January 16, 2026 at 12:54 AM
On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, we honor a man who demanded that America live up to its promises. He fought poverty, racism and injustice with courage and moral clarity. Our work is to keep pushing for the fair and equal society he envisioned.
Kristi Noem is using DHS and ICE to target innocent people, violate due process, and endanger the lives of our loved ones and neighbors. She’s blocked congressional oversight, violated public trust, and allowed excessive force. The writing’s on the wall. We must move to impeach.
January 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Kristi Noem is using DHS and ICE to target innocent people, violate due process, and endanger the lives of our loved ones and neighbors. She’s blocked congressional oversight, violated public trust, and allowed excessive force. The writing’s on the wall. We must move to impeach.
Cutting off federal funding to sanctuary cities will not make anyone safer. It will hurt places like the Bronx by pulling money from schools, housing, hospitals and first responders that Bronx families rely on. We deserve smart, humane policy, not scapegoating.
Trump threatens to freeze funds to states with sanctuary cities, like NY
Trump said the feds wouldn’t provide any more assistance to states that include sanctuary cities, a list that would include Democratic-led economic powerhouses like New York York, California …
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January 15, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Cutting off federal funding to sanctuary cities will not make anyone safer. It will hurt places like the Bronx by pulling money from schools, housing, hospitals and first responders that Bronx families rely on. We deserve smart, humane policy, not scapegoating.
There may be no greater cesspool of corruption in the making than the intersection of prediction markets and the federal government.
My latest in the Washington Post.
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My latest in the Washington Post.
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Opinion | Who used Maduro to earn $370K? The likely suspect is alarming.
A bet on government action by a government actor is always a bet against the public interest.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM
There may be no greater cesspool of corruption in the making than the intersection of prediction markets and the federal government.
My latest in the Washington Post.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
My latest in the Washington Post.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Reposted by Rep. Ritchie Torres
Rep. Torres: If an officer has the ability to conceal himself, he’s going to feel emboldened to abuse his power and brutalize everyday American citizens. What we’re witnessing is the criminalization of civil disobedience in America.
January 14, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Rep. Torres: If an officer has the ability to conceal himself, he’s going to feel emboldened to abuse his power and brutalize everyday American citizens. What we’re witnessing is the criminalization of civil disobedience in America.
Reposted by Rep. Ritchie Torres
When Trump’s lawlessness threatens democracy, Democrats act. Democratic leader Rep. Ritchie Torres proposes blocking insider trading on Trump-linked government info in betting markets and requiring ICE and Border Patrol agents to display large QR codes during peaceful First Amendment protests.
Trump FREAKS OUT as Congress COUNTERS His LAWLESSNESS
YouTube video by Legal AF
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January 14, 2026 at 8:37 PM
When Trump’s lawlessness threatens democracy, Democrats act. Democratic leader Rep. Ritchie Torres proposes blocking insider trading on Trump-linked government info in betting markets and requiring ICE and Border Patrol agents to display large QR codes during peaceful First Amendment protests.
Stopping visa processing for nationals from 75 countries will rip families apart, derail job opportunities, and hurt Bronx residents with loved ones abroad, students, workers, and neighbors. Our communities should not be collateral damage of fear driven policy.
US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations, State Department says
The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday.
www.reuters.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Stopping visa processing for nationals from 75 countries will rip families apart, derail job opportunities, and hurt Bronx residents with loved ones abroad, students, workers, and neighbors. Our communities should not be collateral damage of fear driven policy.
Today we honor the life of Claudette Colvin, a fearless civil rights pioneer who, at just 15, refused to surrender her dignity on a segregated Montgomery bus. Her courage helped pave the way for the legal fight that ended Jim Crow transit. May her legacy live on.
January 14, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Today we honor the life of Claudette Colvin, a fearless civil rights pioneer who, at just 15, refused to surrender her dignity on a segregated Montgomery bus. Her courage helped pave the way for the legal fight that ended Jim Crow transit. May her legacy live on.
Families along the Cross Bronx Expressway already face asthma ER visits more than 3x the rest of NYC due to traffic pollution. This is environmental injustice. Bronx kids deserve clean air. We all do.
Breaking News: The EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses.
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved by Limiting Air Pollution
In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show.
nyti.ms
January 12, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Families along the Cross Bronx Expressway already face asthma ER visits more than 3x the rest of NYC due to traffic pollution. This is environmental injustice. Bronx kids deserve clean air. We all do.