Mark Takano
@marktakano.bsky.social
Congressman for California’s 39th District. Proudly representing the Inland Empire 🏔️🍊🌴
Americans’ Social Security data should never be used for political games. The Trump admin now admits members of Elon Musk’s DOGE team may have misused sensitive data and even discussed matching it to voter rolls. This is a massive abuse of power.
Trump administration concedes DOGE team may have misused Social Security data
Some DOGE personnel had more access to data than previously acknowledged, according to a court filing.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Americans’ Social Security data should never be used for political games. The Trump admin now admits members of Elon Musk’s DOGE team may have misused sensitive data and even discussed matching it to voter rolls. This is a massive abuse of power.
Two things can be true at once. People can be happy that an authoritarian like Maduro is no longer in power, but the methods used to remove him from power were a dangerous overreach.Don’t let the GOP fool you. They’re trying to normalize fascism.
January 16, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Two things can be true at once. People can be happy that an authoritarian like Maduro is no longer in power, but the methods used to remove him from power were a dangerous overreach.Don’t let the GOP fool you. They’re trying to normalize fascism.
Trump promised a manufacturing comeback. Instead, we got 8 straight months of job losses, 70,000 factory jobs gone, and small businesses cutting shifts to survive.
Tariffs are not a viable plan. Working families deserve real economic strategy.
Tariffs are not a viable plan. Working families deserve real economic strategy.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Trump promised a manufacturing comeback. Instead, we got 8 straight months of job losses, 70,000 factory jobs gone, and small businesses cutting shifts to survive.
Tariffs are not a viable plan. Working families deserve real economic strategy.
Tariffs are not a viable plan. Working families deserve real economic strategy.
ICE is conducting raids, arrests, and fatal shootings near school grounds. When students are feeling unsafe in the classroom, something is deeply wrong. ICE shouldn’t be anywhere near schools, period.
ICE actions near schools lead to protests and closures
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is increasing its activity around public schools, resulting in student protests and canceled classes, including in Minneapolis, where an ICE officer fatally shot a woman last week.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM
ICE is conducting raids, arrests, and fatal shootings near school grounds. When students are feeling unsafe in the classroom, something is deeply wrong. ICE shouldn’t be anywhere near schools, period.
Renee Nicole Good was an innocent woman who was shot and killed by ICE agents. Now, Trump and his allies are trying to paint her as the villain. It's a new low, even for Trump. The longer these lies continue, the more frequent these incidents will become.
January 14, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Renee Nicole Good was an innocent woman who was shot and killed by ICE agents. Now, Trump and his allies are trying to paint her as the villain. It's a new low, even for Trump. The longer these lies continue, the more frequent these incidents will become.
A woman was killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, and now hundreds more federal agents are being sent in, not to protect people, but to intimidate communities. No one should live in fear in their own neighborhoods.
Crowds in Minneapolis confront federal agents as immigration enforcement ramps up
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem vowed to deploy hundreds of additional federal officers to Minnesota this week amid nationwide outcry and protests.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
A woman was killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, and now hundreds more federal agents are being sent in, not to protect people, but to intimidate communities. No one should live in fear in their own neighborhoods.
The independence of the Federal Reserve is not optional. Using the DOJ to target Jerome Powell sets a dangerous precedent that echoes the worst authoritarian impulses. We must protect our institutions.
What to Know About the Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The Justice Department’s probe into whether Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, lied about renovations to the central bank’s headquarters has raised alarms.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The independence of the Federal Reserve is not optional. Using the DOJ to target Jerome Powell sets a dangerous precedent that echoes the worst authoritarian impulses. We must protect our institutions.
In just one day, Donald Trump threatened Colombia, insulted Mexico, declared Cuba “ready to fall,” and revived his fantasy of seizing Greenland. This isn’t presidential leadership – it’s authoritarian posturing. Reckless words have real-world consequences.
Trump Says ‘We Need Greenland’ and Threatens U.S. Action in Colombia and Mexico
In remarks aboard Air Force One, President Trump threatened Colombia and its president, described Cuba as “ready to fall” and reasserted his desire to acquire Greenland.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
In just one day, Donald Trump threatened Colombia, insulted Mexico, declared Cuba “ready to fall,” and revived his fantasy of seizing Greenland. This isn’t presidential leadership – it’s authoritarian posturing. Reckless words have real-world consequences.
Trump’s fantasy of “taking over” Greenland isn’t just a silly headline—it’s a threat to global stability. Denmark’s prime minister is right: this kind of rhetoric could shatter NATO. Words matter. So does responsible leadership.
US attack on Greenland would mean end of Nato, says Danish PM
Mette Frederiksen criticises Donald Trump’s ‘unacceptable pressure’ as Greenland counterpart condemns ‘fantasies’
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January 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Trump’s fantasy of “taking over” Greenland isn’t just a silly headline—it’s a threat to global stability. Denmark’s prime minister is right: this kind of rhetoric could shatter NATO. Words matter. So does responsible leadership.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can’t mandate vaccine changes, but CDC guidance matters. It shapes what states, schools, and doctors do. When anti-science ideology drives public health policy, it’s our children who pay the price.
RFK Jr. Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can’t mandate vaccine changes, but CDC guidance matters. It shapes what states, schools, and doctors do. When anti-science ideology drives public health policy, it’s our children who pay the price.
The CPB may be gone, but public media isn’t. We owe it to our kids, our educators, and our democracy to restore federal support for the trusted institutions that bring us fact-based news, educational programming, and cultural storytelling.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes itself out of existence
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's directors voted the organization out of business Monday
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January 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The CPB may be gone, but public media isn’t. We owe it to our kids, our educators, and our democracy to restore federal support for the trusted institutions that bring us fact-based news, educational programming, and cultural storytelling.
Trump’s mission to capture Maduro was carried out without approval from Congress. This kind of unilateral action is deeply troubling. We can’t allow this to become commonplace.
How the US operation to capture Maduro went down
At 10:46 p.m. EST on Friday, President Trump pulled the trigger on a plan to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, following months of rising tensions and failed diplomacy. The mission, k…
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January 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Trump’s mission to capture Maduro was carried out without approval from Congress. This kind of unilateral action is deeply troubling. We can’t allow this to become commonplace.
2025 left job seekers facing a slow, uncertain market. And 2026 may bring more of the same.
Americans are ready to work, but the economy isn’t working for them. We need policies that support job growth and protect those most at risk, especially in hard-hit communities.
Americans are ready to work, but the economy isn’t working for them. We need policies that support job growth and protect those most at risk, especially in hard-hit communities.
The US labor market ground to a halt in 2025. The risk in 2026 is that it 'cracks.'
The 2025 labor market has been described as "no-hire, no-fire." That's expected to persist in 2026.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
2025 left job seekers facing a slow, uncertain market. And 2026 may bring more of the same.
Americans are ready to work, but the economy isn’t working for them. We need policies that support job growth and protect those most at risk, especially in hard-hit communities.
Americans are ready to work, but the economy isn’t working for them. We need policies that support job growth and protect those most at risk, especially in hard-hit communities.
Since Donald Trump took office, energy bills have gone up 13%. That’s not an accident. It’s the result of policies that cut clean energy, rewarded polluters, and left working families to pay the price.
It’s time to invest in an affordable, sustainable energy future for all of us.
It’s time to invest in an affordable, sustainable energy future for all of us.
Energy bills in US have increased 13% since Trump took office, new report finds
The amount of money Americans are paying toward their energy bills has increased since President Donald Trump took office earlier this year, according to a new report.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Since Donald Trump took office, energy bills have gone up 13%. That’s not an accident. It’s the result of policies that cut clean energy, rewarded polluters, and left working families to pay the price.
It’s time to invest in an affordable, sustainable energy future for all of us.
It’s time to invest in an affordable, sustainable energy future for all of us.
Happy New Year! Wishing you a joyful, healthy, and hopeful 2026. As we head into the new year, let’s keep working toward a more just, inclusive, and compassionate future.
January 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Happy New Year! Wishing you a joyful, healthy, and hopeful 2026. As we head into the new year, let’s keep working toward a more just, inclusive, and compassionate future.
In California and across the country, home affordability remains a crisis. Tariffs are driving up building costs, and families are stuck waiting for relief. We need serious federal action to make housing affordable for everyone.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
In California and across the country, home affordability remains a crisis. Tariffs are driving up building costs, and families are stuck waiting for relief. We need serious federal action to make housing affordable for everyone.
Merry Christmas to all celebrating today!
May your day be filled with celebration, joy, and the company of those you love. Whether you're gathering with family, connecting with friends, or finding a quiet moment to rest, I’m wishing you peace, warmth, and happiness this holiday season.
May your day be filled with celebration, joy, and the company of those you love. Whether you're gathering with family, connecting with friends, or finding a quiet moment to rest, I’m wishing you peace, warmth, and happiness this holiday season.
December 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Merry Christmas to all celebrating today!
May your day be filled with celebration, joy, and the company of those you love. Whether you're gathering with family, connecting with friends, or finding a quiet moment to rest, I’m wishing you peace, warmth, and happiness this holiday season.
May your day be filled with celebration, joy, and the company of those you love. Whether you're gathering with family, connecting with friends, or finding a quiet moment to rest, I’m wishing you peace, warmth, and happiness this holiday season.
2025 has been a hard year for working families, and people aren’t getting their hopes up about 2026. When people expect their finances to get worse, it’s a sign our system isn’t working. We need bold, compassionate leadership to turn that around.
2026 looks rough for Americans' wallets
Pessimism over inflation, the jobs market and health insurance could sway 2026 midterm voters.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
2025 has been a hard year for working families, and people aren’t getting their hopes up about 2026. When people expect their finances to get worse, it’s a sign our system isn’t working. We need bold, compassionate leadership to turn that around.
12th grade reading scores are at historic lows, and students are reading fewer whole books than ever. As a former English teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how a good book can change a young person’s life. Reading books teaches the empathy and critical thinking our democracy needs.
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class.
When teachers do assign whole books, they often choose from a stagnant list of classics.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
12th grade reading scores are at historic lows, and students are reading fewer whole books than ever. As a former English teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how a good book can change a young person’s life. Reading books teaches the empathy and critical thinking our democracy needs.
We could have voted to pass a 3 year extension on the ACA tax credits before the holidays, but Speaker Johnson decided to save it for the new year. Now, 22 million Americans will enter 2026 with their healthcare in jeopardy.
December 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We could have voted to pass a 3 year extension on the ACA tax credits before the holidays, but Speaker Johnson decided to save it for the new year. Now, 22 million Americans will enter 2026 with their healthcare in jeopardy.
From toy stores to holiday boutiques, small businesses across the country are feeling the squeeze of Trump’s tariffs. Higher import costs mean pricier gifts and cautious shoppers. Small businesses and working families can’t keep absorbing the cost of political games.
US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
Many U.S. consumers say they’ve noticed higher than usual prices for holiday gifts in recent months, according to a a December poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
From toy stores to holiday boutiques, small businesses across the country are feeling the squeeze of Trump’s tariffs. Higher import costs mean pricier gifts and cautious shoppers. Small businesses and working families can’t keep absorbing the cost of political games.
The VA is eliminating tens of thousands of health care jobs, putting even more strain on a system already failing too many veterans. They’ve sacrificed for us. The least we can do is ensure they get the care and support they need.
U.S. Veterans Affairs agency plans as many as 35,000 health-care job cuts this month, Washington Post reports
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to eliminate as many as 35,000 health-care positions this month, the Washington Post reported, citing an internal memo.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The VA is eliminating tens of thousands of health care jobs, putting even more strain on a system already failing too many veterans. They’ve sacrificed for us. The least we can do is ensure they get the care and support they need.
I’m devastated by the tragic shooting at Brown University over the weekend. My heart is with the victims and their families during this difficult time. These tragedies are far too common, and it’s long past time that we enact common sense gun safety laws to save lives.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I’m devastated by the tragic shooting at Brown University over the weekend. My heart is with the victims and their families during this difficult time. These tragedies are far too common, and it’s long past time that we enact common sense gun safety laws to save lives.
Unless Republicans figure out a plan by December 31, your health care could get a heck of a lot more expensive.
December 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Unless Republicans figure out a plan by December 31, your health care could get a heck of a lot more expensive.
You can’t build a strong economy on fear. When immigration raids target our communities, restaurants close, shelves go empty, and people are too afraid to work.
This is what cruelty costs us.
This is what cruelty costs us.
New Orleans Restaurants Feel Squeezed as Border Patrol Sweeps In
Ripple effects from a federal crackdown illustrate how heavily the city’s robust dining scene depends both directly and indirectly on immigrant workers.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
You can’t build a strong economy on fear. When immigration raids target our communities, restaurants close, shelves go empty, and people are too afraid to work.
This is what cruelty costs us.
This is what cruelty costs us.