U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen
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Official account of U.S. Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, proudly representing the people of #CO07. Mom. Fighter. Born and raised Coloradan 🏔️
Now they are literally detaining kids & using them as bait. They said they would target violent criminals, but we know that is far from reality.
My heart breaks for this 5-year-old who should be with his family. There aren't even words to describe the cruelty of Trump's lawless ICE operations.
My heart breaks for this 5-year-old who should be with his family. There aren't even words to describe the cruelty of Trump's lawless ICE operations.
5-year-old asylum seeker detained as ICE expands enforcement in Minnesota
A 5-year-old boy was detained with his father by ICE agents in Minnesota in what some local officials say is the latest instance of heightened immigration enforcement.
abcnews.go.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Now they are literally detaining kids & using them as bait. They said they would target violent criminals, but we know that is far from reality.
My heart breaks for this 5-year-old who should be with his family. There aren't even words to describe the cruelty of Trump's lawless ICE operations.
My heart breaks for this 5-year-old who should be with his family. There aren't even words to describe the cruelty of Trump's lawless ICE operations.
Trump & Kristi Noem are asking Congress to hand them a blank check to continue to unleash ICE to terrorize our communities – and I'm a hell no.
What's happening right now is unlawful, un-American, inhumane, and dangerous. I will vote against the funding that is bringing chaos across the country.
What's happening right now is unlawful, un-American, inhumane, and dangerous. I will vote against the funding that is bringing chaos across the country.
Congress clinches $1.2T funding deal for DHS, Pentagon, domestic agencies
House and Senate leaders are trying to clear the package before the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline.
www.politico.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Trump & Kristi Noem are asking Congress to hand them a blank check to continue to unleash ICE to terrorize our communities – and I'm a hell no.
What's happening right now is unlawful, un-American, inhumane, and dangerous. I will vote against the funding that is bringing chaos across the country.
What's happening right now is unlawful, un-American, inhumane, and dangerous. I will vote against the funding that is bringing chaos across the country.
Trump didn't get the Nobel Peace Prize he wanted, so now, he's throwing a tantrum. Unfortunately for us and the rest of the world, it puts our safety, security, and alliances at risk.
When will Republicans join us in holding him accountable before it's too late?
When will Republicans join us in holding him accountable before it's too late?
Trump says he's pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub
"Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize… I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace," Trump wrote in a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister.
www.npr.org
January 20, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Trump didn't get the Nobel Peace Prize he wanted, so now, he's throwing a tantrum. Unfortunately for us and the rest of the world, it puts our safety, security, and alliances at risk.
When will Republicans join us in holding him accountable before it's too late?
When will Republicans join us in holding him accountable before it's too late?
The Insurrection Act was never meant to be a tool for presidential intimidation and unchecked power. This move by Trump is straight out of the authoritarian playbook.
Our military exists to defend us, not to turn on its own citizens and target immigrant communities.
Our military exists to defend us, not to turn on its own citizens and target immigrant communities.
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis.
apnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Insurrection Act was never meant to be a tool for presidential intimidation and unchecked power. This move by Trump is straight out of the authoritarian playbook.
Our military exists to defend us, not to turn on its own citizens and target immigrant communities.
Our military exists to defend us, not to turn on its own citizens and target immigrant communities.
My heart breaks for the Jewish community who have been targeted yet again. The surge in antisemitic attacks demands total condemnation from everyone.
My thoughts are with the congregation and everyone affected by the arson attack in Mississippi and around the world. This must stop.
My thoughts are with the congregation and everyone affected by the arson attack in Mississippi and around the world. This must stop.
Suspect arrested after a fire damages Mississippi's largest synagogue
The fire ripped through the historic Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson early Saturday, authorities said. No congregants were injured in the blaze.
www.nbcnews.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:51 PM
My heart breaks for the Jewish community who have been targeted yet again. The surge in antisemitic attacks demands total condemnation from everyone.
My thoughts are with the congregation and everyone affected by the arson attack in Mississippi and around the world. This must stop.
My thoughts are with the congregation and everyone affected by the arson attack in Mississippi and around the world. This must stop.
We've seen a rise in political violence & Trump continues to fan the flames. He accused Governor Walz of assassinating MN lawmaker Melissa Hortman & her husband.
Not only is this outrageous & false, but accusations like this are dangerous. Trump is unwell & unhinged.
https://wapo.st/3Z3tj8H
Not only is this outrageous & false, but accusations like this are dangerous. Trump is unwell & unhinged.
https://wapo.st/3Z3tj8H
January 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We've seen a rise in political violence & Trump continues to fan the flames. He accused Governor Walz of assassinating MN lawmaker Melissa Hortman & her husband.
Not only is this outrageous & false, but accusations like this are dangerous. Trump is unwell & unhinged.
https://wapo.st/3Z3tj8H
Not only is this outrageous & false, but accusations like this are dangerous. Trump is unwell & unhinged.
https://wapo.st/3Z3tj8H
Trump's reckless tariffs are driving up costs for Colorado families. That's why affordable housing and child care are my top priorities heading into 2026 so every Coloradan has a fair shot to get ahead.
I'll keep standing up & fighting back for working families in Colorado.
https://bit.ly/4pzJDsR
I'll keep standing up & fighting back for working families in Colorado.
https://bit.ly/4pzJDsR
Addressing rising cost of living is a priority for many Colorado Congress members in 2026
Colorado’s congressional delegation has a lot of priorities going into the new year, but it’s unclear how many of them will actually get traction.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Trump's reckless tariffs are driving up costs for Colorado families. That's why affordable housing and child care are my top priorities heading into 2026 so every Coloradan has a fair shot to get ahead.
I'll keep standing up & fighting back for working families in Colorado.
https://bit.ly/4pzJDsR
I'll keep standing up & fighting back for working families in Colorado.
https://bit.ly/4pzJDsR
Trump doesn't care about US laws, court orders, or international laws. We have a madman as president. Congress must come together to hold him accountable and rein in his abuse of power.
Trump says his 'own morality' is limit to his global power
Trump made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times.
abcnews.go.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Trump doesn't care about US laws, court orders, or international laws. We have a madman as president. Congress must come together to hold him accountable and rein in his abuse of power.
Today, we unfortunately did not gain enough Republican support to override Trump's veto of a bipartisan bill to deliver clean water to 50,000 residents in rural Colorado.
Trump's veto is the continuation of his retribution campaign against Colorado, and families in our state will pay the price.
Trump's veto is the continuation of his retribution campaign against Colorado, and families in our state will pay the price.
House refuses to override Trump veto of Colorado water project
Though the original bill passed unanimously, Republicans refused to challenge the president.
www.cpr.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Today, we unfortunately did not gain enough Republican support to override Trump's veto of a bipartisan bill to deliver clean water to 50,000 residents in rural Colorado.
Trump's veto is the continuation of his retribution campaign against Colorado, and families in our state will pay the price.
Trump's veto is the continuation of his retribution campaign against Colorado, and families in our state will pay the price.
Pulling the US out of almost every UN & international organization is reckless & dangerous. These institutions & alliances have been built to bring lasting peace and stability.
It's hard to sleep at night thinking about the future our kids will be left with & knowing we have a madman as President.
It's hard to sleep at night thinking about the future our kids will be left with & knowing we have a madman as President.
Trump Withdraws the U.S. From More International Organizations
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Pulling the US out of almost every UN & international organization is reckless & dangerous. These institutions & alliances have been built to bring lasting peace and stability.
It's hard to sleep at night thinking about the future our kids will be left with & knowing we have a madman as President.
It's hard to sleep at night thinking about the future our kids will be left with & knowing we have a madman as President.
My heart breaks for the family and loved ones of the woman killed in Minnesota today. Trump has been sending ICE into our communities, terrorizing immigrants and ripping families apart. There has been zero evidence to justify this killing. Kristi Noem has blood on her hands.
Minnesota governor says he is preparing National Guard amid furor over fatal ICE shooting
The city of Minneapolis said it is "aware of a shooting involving federal law enforcement" near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, urging people to avoid the area.
abcnews.go.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
My heart breaks for the family and loved ones of the woman killed in Minnesota today. Trump has been sending ICE into our communities, terrorizing immigrants and ripping families apart. There has been zero evidence to justify this killing. Kristi Noem has blood on her hands.
I don't know how many times we have to repeat it: vaccines are safe & effective. They save lives. Colorado is facing a record flu season & low vaccination rates of only 27.5%.
RFK Jr is going to cost us lives, make no mistake.
https://bit.ly/4ssFLfN
RFK Jr is going to cost us lives, make no mistake.
https://bit.ly/4ssFLfN
What do the new federal recommendations on childhood vaccines mean for Colorado?
The Trump administration changed a schedule that included things like the seasonal flu shot. The state will follow the American Academy of Pediatrics instead.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I don't know how many times we have to repeat it: vaccines are safe & effective. They save lives. Colorado is facing a record flu season & low vaccination rates of only 27.5%.
RFK Jr is going to cost us lives, make no mistake.
https://bit.ly/4ssFLfN
RFK Jr is going to cost us lives, make no mistake.
https://bit.ly/4ssFLfN
We're hearing deeply concerning reports Trump may illegally withhold child care funding from Colorado families.
This would be the latest act of political retaliation against our state. I'm outraged that families already struggling with high costs could suddenly lose the child care they rely on.
This would be the latest act of political retaliation against our state. I'm outraged that families already struggling with high costs could suddenly lose the child care they rely on.
Trump administration freezes childcare, food aid funds to Colorado
It’s the latest in a series of executive branch moves targeting the state.
www.cpr.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
We're hearing deeply concerning reports Trump may illegally withhold child care funding from Colorado families.
This would be the latest act of political retaliation against our state. I'm outraged that families already struggling with high costs could suddenly lose the child care they rely on.
This would be the latest act of political retaliation against our state. I'm outraged that families already struggling with high costs could suddenly lose the child care they rely on.
Today marks five years since the violent attack on the US Capitol — one of the darkest days in our nation's history.
Our democracy was tested and persevered. It will continue to take all of us fighting to preserve the rule of law, our constitution, and the promise of our country.
Our democracy was tested and persevered. It will continue to take all of us fighting to preserve the rule of law, our constitution, and the promise of our country.
Jan. 6 riot's basic facts cause stubborn fights 5 years later
In a letter to colleagues last week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced a public meeting, with witness testimony, is being held Tuesday.
www.cbsnews.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Today marks five years since the violent attack on the US Capitol — one of the darkest days in our nation's history.
Our democracy was tested and persevered. It will continue to take all of us fighting to preserve the rule of law, our constitution, and the promise of our country.
Our democracy was tested and persevered. It will continue to take all of us fighting to preserve the rule of law, our constitution, and the promise of our country.
While Maduro is an illegitimate and brutal leader, Trump absolutely should not be dragging us into a war with Venezuela.
We need immediate answers from this administration. The American people deserve transparency.
We need immediate answers from this administration. The American people deserve transparency.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were indicted on charges including narco-terrorism, cocaine trafficking conspiracy, and weapons offenses tied to a federal case.
Live updates: Trump says Maduro captured in ‘large scale strike’ against Venezuela
The United States launched a large-scale strike on Venezuela, captured its president, Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country, President Trump said.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:25 PM
While Maduro is an illegitimate and brutal leader, Trump absolutely should not be dragging us into a war with Venezuela.
We need immediate answers from this administration. The American people deserve transparency.
We need immediate answers from this administration. The American people deserve transparency.
Housing is the #1 pain point for families in CO. Addressing this crisis means breaking down barriers that keep more affordable homes from being built. I’ll keep fighting for investments like these so every family has a fair shot at accessible, affordable housing. https://bit.ly/4skoOnE
Will 2026 be the year for housing reform? Rep. Pettersen hopes ‘yes’
Pettersen has bills in both the Senate and House housing packages, as the two chambers work to see if they can reach an agreement on how to address the housing crisis.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Housing is the #1 pain point for families in CO. Addressing this crisis means breaking down barriers that keep more affordable homes from being built. I’ll keep fighting for investments like these so every family has a fair shot at accessible, affordable housing. https://bit.ly/4skoOnE
It’s been a rough year & I think most of us are looking forward to turning the page, but there were also so many moments that gave me hope - welcoming Sam to our family, having some successes fighting Trump in Congress, & visiting communities across the district.
Here’s to a much better year ahead.
Here’s to a much better year ahead.
December 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It’s been a rough year & I think most of us are looking forward to turning the page, but there were also so many moments that gave me hope - welcoming Sam to our family, having some successes fighting Trump in Congress, & visiting communities across the district.
Here’s to a much better year ahead.
Here’s to a much better year ahead.
As we head into 2026, make sure to sign up for my newsletter to stay in touch about the year ahead.
The onslaught of the disastrous Trump presidency has been overwhelming, but one of the most important things we can do is stay informed. https://bit.ly/4siSJga
The onslaught of the disastrous Trump presidency has been overwhelming, but one of the most important things we can do is stay informed. https://bit.ly/4siSJga
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December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
As we head into 2026, make sure to sign up for my newsletter to stay in touch about the year ahead.
The onslaught of the disastrous Trump presidency has been overwhelming, but one of the most important things we can do is stay informed. https://bit.ly/4siSJga
The onslaught of the disastrous Trump presidency has been overwhelming, but one of the most important things we can do is stay informed. https://bit.ly/4siSJga
Proud to celebrate this year's Congressional App Challenge winners! I was floored by the talent, creativity, and innovation that these students brought. Investing in our children, their ideas, and the ways they can change the world is a step we can all take towards creating a brighter future.
December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Proud to celebrate this year's Congressional App Challenge winners! I was floored by the talent, creativity, and innovation that these students brought. Investing in our children, their ideas, and the ways they can change the world is a step we can all take towards creating a brighter future.
Wishing everyone celebrating Kwanzaa a joyful and meaningful week of reflection, unity, and purpose. May this season bring strength, community, and hope for the year ahead.
December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Wishing everyone celebrating Kwanzaa a joyful and meaningful week of reflection, unity, and purpose. May this season bring strength, community, and hope for the year ahead.
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas! As we celebrate this season, I’m wishing families across Colorado moments of joy, kindness, and meaningful time together. After such a difficult year, we’ve seen how much standing up and working together can make a difference.
December 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas! As we celebrate this season, I’m wishing families across Colorado moments of joy, kindness, and meaningful time together. After such a difficult year, we’ve seen how much standing up and working together can make a difference.
Child care is already so hard to come by but it’s even worse in our rural communities. That’s why I fought for $1 million in federal funding for a new child care facility in Cripple Creek. I’m so proud to have delivered an important investment for the community & their kids.
https://bit.ly/4pXZqlC
https://bit.ly/4pXZqlC
“A Place For Kids” Lands Major $1 Million-plus Federal Grant; Project Creeps Closer to Finish Line | The Mountain Jackpot News
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December 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Child care is already so hard to come by but it’s even worse in our rural communities. That’s why I fought for $1 million in federal funding for a new child care facility in Cripple Creek. I’m so proud to have delivered an important investment for the community & their kids.
https://bit.ly/4pXZqlC
https://bit.ly/4pXZqlC
As a mom, I know how important it is to fight for the future our kids deserve. In Congress, I've delivered funding for child care facilities, worked to protect health care access, & fought to expand access to affordable housing. I'll keep working to build a better future for the next generation.
December 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
As a mom, I know how important it is to fight for the future our kids deserve. In Congress, I've delivered funding for child care facilities, worked to protect health care access, & fought to expand access to affordable housing. I'll keep working to build a better future for the next generation.
I’ve been fighting back against the lawlessness of this administration, this year alone, I've helped introduce bills, pressed the administration, joined lawsuits, & signed petitions to fight back against his harmful policies.
I'll keep standing up for Colorado families.
I'll keep standing up for Colorado families.
December 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I’ve been fighting back against the lawlessness of this administration, this year alone, I've helped introduce bills, pressed the administration, joined lawsuits, & signed petitions to fight back against his harmful policies.
I'll keep standing up for Colorado families.
I'll keep standing up for Colorado families.
Today, we celebrate US Space Force’s birthday and give our appreciation to the service members working every day to keep our nation safe in space and beyond.
I’m grateful to every Coloradan working hard at Peterson Space Force Base to keep our country safe & at the forefront of innovation 🚀
I’m grateful to every Coloradan working hard at Peterson Space Force Base to keep our country safe & at the forefront of innovation 🚀
Space Force chief master sergeant celebrates 6 years of new branch
John F. Bentivegna, the chief master sergeant of the Space Force, joined CBS News as the branch celebrates its sixth birthday.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Today, we celebrate US Space Force’s birthday and give our appreciation to the service members working every day to keep our nation safe in space and beyond.
I’m grateful to every Coloradan working hard at Peterson Space Force Base to keep our country safe & at the forefront of innovation 🚀
I’m grateful to every Coloradan working hard at Peterson Space Force Base to keep our country safe & at the forefront of innovation 🚀