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Rep. Auchincloss on the latest in Iran
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Massachusetts Democrat and Marine Corps veteran, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to weigh in on the latest on the war in … Continue Reading
March 01, 2026
Families deserve a fair shot at protecting children online, not more of the same
Australia just banned social media for kids under 16. Congress is debating how to regulate the smartphone apps our own children spend five hours a day using. As a father of three young children who serves on the committee of jurisdiction in Congress, this debate is both personal and political. Social media corporations are attention-fracking our children. Parents deserve more power. My bill, the Parents Over Platforms Act, gives parents that power. But Meta is lobbying hard against it. Mark … Continue Reading
February 28, 2026
Rep. Auchincloss Calls for Clear Rationale on Iran
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Massachusetts Marine Corps veteran, emphasized the importance of clear communication and defined objectives from the president regarding military actions. He speaks with David Gura and Christina Ruffini on "This … Continue Reading
February 25, 2026
Attleboro nonprofit organization's leader attends State of the Union address as Auchincloss guest
ATTLEBORO — The head of a city-based organization that aids recent immigrants was at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address in Washington Tuesday night. Amanda Blount, executive director of The Literacy Center, was the guest of U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Newton, whose 4th Congressional District includes the Attleboro area. “It was a fascinating experience,” Blount said in a press release following the president’s speech at the U.S. Capitol. “I believe that showing up and … Continue Reading
February 23, 2026
Pharma lobbyists focus on a surprising new target: the FDA
WASHINGTON — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly promised to root out industry influence from the Food and Drug Administration. But the Trump administration’s injection of political priorities into the agency, which has long been shielded from such meddling, has opened new avenues for lobbying. The pharmaceutical industry is working to capitalize, according to 10 people, including lobbyists, advisers, FDA officials, and an executive involved in the efforts. “The nature of … Continue Reading
February 12, 2026
Still Shining at 105: Phil Schwartz celebrates more than a century of life and laughter
Smiles packed the community room at Coleman House as Phil Schwartz approached the microphone, joyfully leaning in while three candles flickered beside him to commemorate more than a century of life. Schwartz—a World War II veteran, father and grandfather, devoted husband and the “unofficial mayor of Coleman House”—celebrated his 105th birthday Tuesday afternoon, surrounded by three generations of relatives and countless friends. Turning 105 is an impressive feat. Doing so with laughter and … Continue Reading
February 04, 2026
Congress nixes Trump research funding cuts, easing fears among Mass. scientists and lawmakers
In a sharp rebuke to the Trump administration’s campaign to slash medical research, Congress passed legislation Tuesday that bolsters funding for the National Institutes of Health while preventing the administration from cutting billions of dollars in support for research overhead. In a package of spending bills, the National Institutes of Health will see its budget increase by $415 million, in sharp contrast to the $20-billion cut sought by the administration last April, a nearly 40 percent … Continue Reading
February 03, 2026
House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA’s ultra-fast drug review program
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker raised new concerns about a Food and Drug Administration program designed to drastically shorten the review of certain drugs, including whether senior officials involved in the effort are complying with federal ethics rules. In a letter sent Tuesday, Rep. Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts took issue with the lack of transparency in FDA’s handling of the program and questioned its legal underpinnings, noting that Congress did not sign off on the … Continue Reading
January 28, 2026
‘Rotten agency’: Rep. Auchincloss calls for Noem’s firing, criticizes ICE
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — More than 100 congressional Democrats are now calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, including Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss, who joined Community Focus on 12 News at 4 Tuesday. In the wake of the deadly shootings of American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, Auchincloss said he is appalled not only by the violence, but also by the administration’s response. “This … Continue Reading
January 05, 2026
Rep. Auchincloss: Congressional Republicans 'sleepwalking' into war in Latin America
Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss, a Democrat and Marine veteran, says Republican leaders in Congress are doing too little to rein in President Trump's war powers. Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by American forces, Trump has threatened further military action in Latin America and elsewhere. Auchincloss joins WBUR's Morning Edition to … Continue Reading
December 01, 2025
Lawmakers Unveil New Bills to Curb Big Tech’s Power and Profit
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Massachusetts Democrat and longtime critic of Big Tech, introduced a package of three bills on Monday designed to tighten oversight of social media platforms, expand safeguards for children, and tax advertising revenue from major tech companies to fund education initiatives. “These social media corporations are the most wealthy, most powerful corporations in the history of the world,” Auchincloss told TIME. “I believe they have been corroding our civil discourse, … Continue Reading
November 26, 2025
Rep. Auchincloss accuses Makary of politicizing FDA
In a letter to FDA Commissioner Marty Makary sent Thursday, Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) reiterated criticisms of FDA’s commissioner’s national priority voucher program, accused the Trump administration of politicizing public health, and said Makary has “gutted” the agency’s top leadership. Makary had not responded to a letter Auchincloss sent in September requesting information about the CNPV … Continue Reading
November 24, 2025
Auchincloss’s new bill would cap annual drug costs for ACA patients
As the fate of Affordable Care Act subsidies lingers in a legislative limbo, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Newton, is hoping to protect patients from a price surge on prescription drugs. On Friday, Auchincloss introduced the ACA Copay Cost and Affordability for Patients (CAP) Act aimed at limiting annual prescription drug cost-sharing for people in ACA Marketplace health insurance plans. “Insurance doesn’t work if the co-pays and deductibles are unaffordable,” Auchincloss wrote in a … Continue Reading
November 22, 2025
Cong Auchincloss Offers Health Cost Measure
Franklin's Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) introduced the ACA Copay Cost and Affordability for Patients (CAP) Act this week to limit annual prescription drug cost-sharing for patients enrolled in health insurance plans through the ACA Marketplaces. According to a press statement from his office, millions of Americans with ACA Marketplace coverage struggle to afford necessary medications, often facing thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs before reaching their plan’s maximum limit. A … Continue Reading
November 09, 2025
House Democrat explains why he won't back government funding compromise
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) joins “The Weekend: Primetime” to discuss why he would vote against the Senate’s tentative deal to end the government shutdown. “We didn’t get a win for the middle class,” Rep. Auchincloss says, adding that Democrats need to stop playing by old rules in … Continue Reading
October 27, 2025
Mass. Rep. Auchincloss: Trump can break the standoff over SNAP benefits
With food benefits for more than 1 million Bay State residents set to run out within days, a Massachusetts lawmaker says President Donald Trump can break a standoff over government funding for the program. If he wants to, that is. “If the president treats it as an issue that affects American children and not as a, quote, Democrat program,” then there’s room to preserve the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss told WCVB-TV’s “On the Record” program on … Continue Reading
October 20, 2025
HVAC company Taco triples in size, looks to fill jobs. Has it been affected by tariffs?
With metalworkers at three work stations throwing sparks, an industrial crane skimming the ceiling overhead and a backdrop of water tanks large enough to drive a truck into, Rep. Jake Auchincloss said Taco Comfort Solutions was in the “Massachusetts sweet spot.” “High-mix, high-value advanced manufacturing,” he said. The HVAC manufacturing company, which has recently expanded, is thriving and hiring. Auchincloss said he knows people locally are focused on “work, wages and wealth — and jobs … Continue Reading
October 18, 2025
People Incorporated cuts the ribbon on new Fall River Early Education Center
Fall River, MA - People Incorporated celebrated the grand opening of its latest Early Education Center Friday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 145 Weaver Street, marking a major milestone for the agency’s Children’s Services Division. The event drew a diverse crowd of federal, state, and local leaders, donors, supporters, and community members, all gathered to honor the new facility dedicated to nurturing young learners. Under a tent outside the center, People Incorporated President … Continue Reading
October 13, 2025
Need to Pass a Measure to Fund Govt.: Rep. Auchincloss
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) discusses the Israeli hostages being released and whether or not Democrats need to change their negotiation strategy as the government shutdown reaches its third week. Rep. Auchincloss speaks with Joe Matheiu and Julie Fine on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: … Continue Reading
October 07, 2025