Senator Ben Ray Luján
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Senator Ben Ray Luján
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U.S. Senator for New Mexico. Born & raised in Nambé. Proud son of a union family. Farmer, mountain biker, delivering for the place we call home.
It was an honor to meet with the NM chapter of Special Olympics in my office today. Their work supporting NMs with intellectual and developmental disabilities is critical, and it was inspiring to hear directly from athletes, families, and staff about the impact they are making across our state.
February 10, 2026 at 9:58 PM
The only ad you needed to see last night.

Survivors deserve justice, and the American people deserve the truth. AG Bondi & President Trump, stop hiding, comply with the law, and release the files.
February 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM
The only thing more powerful than hate is love. 👏🏽🇵🇷🇺🇸

¡Gracias!
February 9, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Racist bullshit from the President of the United States. This is disgusting.
Trump removes racist video depicting the Obamas as apes
The White House initially defended Trump's post, saying it was "from an internet meme video." But after backlash — including from Republicans — it was removed.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Last year, my Epstein Files Transparency Act became law, requiring the Trump administration to release ALL of the Epstein files. They have continued to break the law by releasing ONLY A FRACTION of the files. (1/2)
February 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Not another dollar for DHS and ICE without real accountability.

The brutality and chaos caused by President Trump’s masked, poorly-trained, violent ICE agents needs to stop immediately.

Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller need to go.
February 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Rosa Parks was born 113 years ago today. Her simple act of bravery sparked a movement for justice.

Rosa Parks is a powerful reminder that change takes courage. Today, we honor her legacy.
February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Fire Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem.
February 2, 2026 at 8:37 PM
New Mexicans who have suffered from radiation exposure have waited far too long for justice. I was proud to help expand RECA so New Mexicans can receive the compensation they deserve.

This new online tool will make it easier for New Mexicans to apply and receive compensation. Apply today.
New website accepting applications for radiation exposure claims
Tina Cordova of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium said it will make the process much easier.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Under the Trump administration, our nation has witnessed federal immigration agents kill two American citizens in Minneapolis while the administration has responded with outright lies and escalation. With ICE operating out of control under Secretary Noem and Stephen Miller, I cannot (cont.)
January 31, 2026 at 12:08 AM
The Trump administration arrested journalists for exercising their First Amendment rights. The FBI raided a GA election office as part of a baseless conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election. And the White House is targeting states that did not vote for this president by cutting off critical funding.
January 30, 2026 at 6:28 PM
On the one-year anniversary of the DCA crash, I’m praying for the families and loved ones of the 67 people we lost. We must honor their memory by doing everything possible to prevent this from ever happening again.
A teddy bear, an ice skate, a wife’s note: DCA crash relics return home
A year after the deadly plane crash, first responders and families reflect on the moments after disaster, the grueling recovery effort and the toll it took.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:16 PM
I voted NO on advancing the funding package before the Senate. There must be real accountability at the Department of Homeland Security. Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller need to go.

DHS and ICE must be reined in.
January 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Stephen Miller is the architect of some of the worst and most dangerous of the Trump administration's policies. This includes the chaos in Minnesota. I called for his firing years ago, but he continues to serve in this White House. When will enough be enough? He should be fired.
January 27, 2026 at 8:36 PM
No one is above the law or accountability. Secretary Noem should resign or be fired, but President Trump continues to stand by even his most dangerous admin officials.

The House is right to move forward with an investigation into Secretary Noem. Americans deserve accountability and transparency.
House Democrats to investigate Kristi Noem with eye on impeachment push
Unlike a typical congressional impeachment inquiry, Democrats plan to conduct their investigation without Republicans.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:24 PM
We saw with our own eyes a U.S. citizen killed by Trump’s federal agents. Yet this admin continues to spread lies.
 
What must happen now: a full and independent investigation; Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller must resign or be fired; and not another dollar for Noem’s DHS without real accountability.
In Battle for Evidence, Minnesota Sues Feds Over Fatal Border Patrol Shooting
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is concerned the federal government may “withhold” information about the death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Kristi Noem and Donald Trump’s ICE is out of control and terrorizing our communities. With multiple deadly shootings of American citizens by federal agents in Minnesota & no accountability, I will not support an appropriations bill that funds DHS without real oversight, transparency, & consequences.
January 24, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Giving Elon Musk and DOGE access to sensitive Social Security data was reckless and wrong. Americans raised the alarm. Now we need answers and accountability. Unacceptable. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 21, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Yesterday, I joined folks from across New Mexico for the Annual MLK Breakfast hosted by Grant Chapel AME. It was inspiring to see our communities come together and recommit to creating the change we want to see in the world, not just on this day, but every day.
January 20, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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January 15, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Food prices are up. Health care is more expensive.

President Trump promised to lower costs on day one. Instead, his harmful policies caused prices to soar, and he isn’t doing a damn thing to fix it.
Food Prices Were Stubbornly High Last Year
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January 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Saddened by the passing of former Albuquerque Mayor David Rusk. He was a devoted public servant who worked tirelessly to foster a deep sense of community in Albuquerque. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
David Rusk, former Albuquerque mayor and son of US secretary of state, dies
Rusk was known for love of city he called home for 20 years
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January 13, 2026 at 8:18 PM
X’s Grok AI tool is being used to generate nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children. This is unacceptable. @wyden.senate.gov, @markey.senate.gov, and I are demanding that Apple and Google remove X and Grok from their app stores until Elon Musk addresses these heinous violations.
Senators urged Apple and Google to remove X and Grok from app stores over sexual deepfakes
“Turning a blind eye to X’s egregious behavior would make a mockery of your moderation practices,” three Democratic senators wrote to Apple’s and Google’s CEOs.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Reposted by Senator Ben Ray Luján
Affordability starts with transparency. Broadband labels should show the real price—no fine print, no surprises. Weakening consumer protections only drives bills higher and trust lower.

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December 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Secretary Hegseth and Secretary Rubio came to the Hill this week to brief all 100 Senators on the boat strike in the Caribbean. We didn’t learn anything new, just the continued cover-up. Congress has made its position clear – release the 2nd strike video.

Hegseth is not fit to hold his position.
December 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM