Senator Tim Kaine

Today, the Senate is voting on Republicans’ attempt to ram through funding for ICE and CBP without critical reforms. My Democratic colleagues and I are forcing votes on amendments to tackle the affordability crisis and hold the Trump-Vance Administration accountable.

Over the past four years, the Ukrainian people have fought heroically to defend their home against Russia’s unprovoked invasion. Now, Trump is letting Putin rake in billions of dollars to fuel his war of conquest. Here’s how:

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC shows why President Trump’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization and humanitarian aid cuts are a big mistake. Infectious diseases don't know borders, and the Trump-Vance Admin’s chaotic and anti-science health policies make us all less safe.

We all benefit from great teachers, firefighters, nonprofit hospital staff, and other public servants. But now the Trump-Vance Administration wants to gut a critical program enacted by Congress to encourage folks to get trained for these jobs. Here’s what I’m doing about it:

Costs are soaring, but Republicans want to take $1 BILLION from Americans’ pockets to build a ballroom. @markwarner.bsky.social and I crunched the numbers—here are some of the many ways that money could be used to help Virginians instead:

It’s been 76 days since Trump launched his illegal war in Iran, and the Administration is STILL refusing to share with Congress or the public an official legal rationale for the conflict—all while pushing for $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon. Everything about that is ridiculous.

Democrats, Republicans, and Independents can all agree—Trump’s war of choice in Iran is hurting America. My colleagues and I are giving Senate Republicans yet another opportunity to do what’s right and end this war.

So happy to see the servicemembers of the Ford CSG returning home! Congratulations on a successful deployment amid multiple extensions and challenging circumstances. Welcome home!

Familias en Virginia estan pagando casi 10.8 milliones de dólares más al día en gasolina de lo que pagaban hace dos meses. La razón? La guerra illegal e imprudente del presidente Trump en contra de Irán.

First, it was Georgia. Then Arizona. Now, the Trump Administration has demanded that Wayne County, Michigan, turn over all ballots from the 2024 election. These are flashing red warning signs of intent to interfere with the 2026 and 2028 elections. Know your rights.

Good news: across the U.S., anti-immigration bills in state legislatures are failing—in large part because the business community is pushing back. I'm glad more folks are recognizing the immense contributions immigrants make to our nation. They deserve to be celebrated.

We should never send our servicemembers into harm’s way unless absolutely necessary. It’s clear Trump has no real plan or rationale for his war against Iran. Today, the Senate has another chance to stop the war and save lives. This is too important to give up.

Happy Earth Day! As a lover of the outdoors, I’m proud to have secured funding to protect and improve access to VA’s natural treasures, including the Creeper Trail and McAfee Knob. I hope you take time to go outside and that we all recommit to being good stewards of the planet.

For all Trump cares, gas could be $100 a gallon. Skyrocketing fuel prices don’t affect him. But that’s not reality for the vast majority of Americans. We need to bring down costs ASAP.

One year ago today, Trump declared he was imposing his illegal “Liberation Day” tariffs. And one year later, things aren’t any cheaper—in fact, experts estimate Trump’s tariffs cost families an average of $1,000 last year.

This is a meaningful week for Jews and Christians alike. As we prepare for Passover and Easter, I am wishing for a time of joy, renewal, and reflection for all observing.

Last night, my Republican colleagues decided—despite the overwhelming evidence that the war against Iran is a terrible idea that’s hurting Americans—to once again bow down to the will of Trump. I’m not letting this go.

Our servicemembers and their families deserve access to affordable prescription drugs. My bipartisan Rx ACCESS Act would help make that happen, and I’m going to keep working with my colleagues to pass it.

Earlier this week, I joined veterans to talk about how America needs to learn from the past. More than 14,000 U.S. servicemembers and contractors died, more than 65,000 were injured, and more than $8 trillion was spent in forever wars in the Middle East. We can’t repeat these mistakes in Iran.

If our servicemembers are being asked to risk their lives in this war, then the White House and Congress shouldn't be afraid to put the facts of this war before the American public so they can make a judgement about whether it's in our best interest. I'm going to keep pushing.

Trump referring to the war against Iran as an “excursion” is beyond disrespectful to the families of the servicemembers killed in the Middle East and all our troops currently risking their lives. It makes my skin crawl.

Senate Republicans blocked my War Powers Resolution to end Trump’s unnecessary and illegal war with Iran. But I’m not giving up—this is too important. Stay tuned.

Here’s Dr. Roberts! A dentist from the Valley who provides free care to folks in need, and I’m bringing him to the State of the Union to highlight the devastating impact of health care cuts across Virginia.

This is an economy for the Epstein class and the Marie Antoinettes of the world, not everyday folks. No surprise Trump is “very proud of it.”

Los estadounidenses quieren un líder en la economía. Pero en lugar de reducir costos, Trump quiere iniciar peleas con Trevor Noah por hacer bromas en los Grammys, centrarse en los campos de golf de D.C. y añadir su nombre a todo lo que puede. Merecemos algo mejor.

Me preocupa profundamente el trato atroz que ICE da a las personas—especialmente a los niños—y la deshumanización de los inmigrantes por parte del Presidente Trump. Esto tiene que terminar.

Veterans deserve world-class cancer care. But arbitrary caps on the pay therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists receive are making clinical staffing shortages at VA clinics worse—delaying patients’ access to crucial treatment. My bipartisan bill would help fix that: