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Rep. Ted Lieu@reptedlieu.bsky.socialMay 22(source)

Shameful.

Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 22(source)

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Rep. Ted Lieu@reptedlieu.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

Today, Secretary Rubio told the Foreign Affairs Committee that they’re negotiating with Putin to save lives. But, right before his conversation with Trump, Putin launched a bunch of missiles, killing a bunch of civilians. Clearly, Putin is giving the middle finger to President Trump.

Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

Deeply, deeply saddened by the passing away of Representative Gerry Connolly, an amazing Member of Congress. I had the honor of serving with him on the Foreign Affairs Committee and greatly enjoyed his friendship, his wit and his leadership. May he rest in peace.

Rep. Gerry Connolly

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Rep. Ted Lieu@reptedlieu.bsky.socialMay 20(source)

Republicans are having a meeting on their big ugly bill at 1am. Why? Because they don’t want the American public to know what’s in the bill.

Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 20(source)

We. Will. Not. Be. Intimidated.

The criminal charge against Congresswoman McIver is extreme, morally bankrupt and lacks any basis in law or fact. This is a blatant attempt to intimidate Congress & interfere with our ability to serve as a check and balance on an out-of-control executive branch. Democrats will not be intimidated.

Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 18(source)

Congratulations to Nicusor Dan, President-Elect of Romania! He defeated a far right candidate that aligned with Trump and some GOP Congressmembers. An earlier presidential election was cancelled because of Russia’s election interference. This result is also a setback for Russia.

The New York Times

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Breaking News: Nicusor Dan, Bucharest’s centrist mayor, won Romania’s presidential election, defeating a hard-right candidate who is aligned with President Trump and has opposed military aid to Ukraine.

Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 18(source)

My prayers are with President Biden and his family.

NPR

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BREAKING NEWS: Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement from his personal office.

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News Feed@news-feed.bsky.socialMay 16(source)

@Reuters: U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to address AI chip smuggling https://t.co/vph5V2VTMu

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Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 15(source)

Thank you to Rep Eric Swalwell for highlighting law enforcement officers during police week who protected the Capitol on Jan 6. Honored to join Rep Swalwell along with Reps Raskin, Watson Coleman, Crow, Houlahan, Goldman, Escobar, Beyer, Cohen and Mary Gay Scanlon today.

If you're not going to support January 6 police officers because the people who attacked them happen to be your supporters, then you don't really support law enforcement. You're just being partisan hacks.

Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 15(source)

Does the 15 year-old used, foreign plane gift from Qatar to Trump have: 1. A makeup studio / glam countertop 2. WiFi to allow unauthorized Signal chats? Asking for Pete Hegseth

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Rep. Ted Lieu@reptedlieu.bsky.socialMay 15(source)

Why is a foreign country trying to give a massive “gift” to Donald Trump? Hint: There is no such thing as a “free” palace in the sky.

Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 15(source)

Honored to join Rep Kennedy, along with local leaders and Reps Nadler, Goldman, Latimer, Thompson and Olszewski. We honor the 10 victims of the mass shooting in Buffalo 3 years ago today. We call on House GOP to put up Rep Kennedy’s military-grade body armor ban bill for a vote.

3 years ago today, 10 people were tragically murdered in the 2022 Buffalo shooting. Joined @reptimkennedy.bsky.social and other great colleagues to honor the lives lost and remember the courage of Aaron Salter, Jr. We must ban military-grade body armor for non-law enforcement.

Rep. Ted Lieu speaks at a podium with the House seal in front of the Capitol. A blue sign next to him reads, “Lt. Aaron Salter, Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act of 2025”

Rep. Ted Lieu speaks in front of a group of lawmakers and advocates at the U.S. Capitol.

Flags on the ground in front of U.S. Capitol.

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Rep. Ted Lieu@reptedlieu.bsky.socialMay 14(source)

Republicans said they weren’t going to cut Medicaid. It was a complete lie. They’re actively planning for one of the largest cuts in history. Democrats have been consistent on this. We’re going to keep pushing back and calling it out.

Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 14(source)

Air Force One is a symbol of American power, resolve and might. Air Force One is also a military plane, flown by U.S. Air Force pilots, equipped with advanced command and control for nuclear weapons. It should never be a handout from a foreign country, period.

Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 14(source)

Congratulations to Democratic Mayor-elect John Ewing, Jr of Omaha! Another example of a red to blue flip. Voters are angry at Republicans who are enabling the harmful policies of Trump.

Ken Martin

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The longest serving incumbent mayor in the country, a Republican, just got fired by Democrat John Ewing in Omaha, NE. Congratulations Mayor-Elect Ewing, Nebraska Democrats, and the Democratic Mayors Association. Watch out Republicans - we are winning all over the country up and down the ballot.

Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 12(source)

Honored to join fellow House Bipartisan Task Force on AI Member Bill Foster at Argonne National Laboratory. Argonne is home to Aurora, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers. To continue U.S. leadership in technology and AI, we need to invest in R&D, not make stupid cuts.

Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 12(source)

The Qatar Boeing 747 gift to President Trump violates the Constitution and common sense. Are we okay if: Brunei gave Vance a Boeing 757 for Air Force 2? Germany gave Sen Thune a Porsche SUV for official car? Italy gave Armani suits to Speaker Johnson for official duties?

Ted Lieu@tedlieu.bsky.socialMay 9(source)

Honored to join veterans and Congressmembers Deluzio, Thompson, Houlahan, Carbajal and Goodlander to fight back against the harmful policies of Trump and Republicans that harm veterans. We are calling on the Administration and Republicans to stop hurting veterans.