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February 06, 2025
Representative Auchincloss' Statement on President Trump's Vow to Dismantle the Department of Education
Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) issued the following statement on President Trump's vow to eliminate the Department of Education: “President Trump’s vow to dismantle the Department of Education would hurt low-income students and families who rely upon federal funding for public schools. It would also make educators' jobs harder at a time when burnout is already far too high. This is only the most recent threat in the Trump Administration’s relentless attacks on federal agencies authoriz… Continue Reading
February 05, 2025Congressman Auchincloss’s Statement on Elon Musk’s infiltration of the Treasury Department
Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) condemned the infiltration of the Treasury Department by Elon Musk and the DOGE advisory committee. “Elon Musk now has access to & control over your Social Security checks, tax refunds, and Medicare bills. It’s illegal under Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code,” said Congressman Jake Auchincloss. “Republicans in Congress are too scared to act, but Democrats are not backing down from upholding the law and kicking Musk out of your family budg… Continue Reading
January 30, 2025Representatives Auchincloss Statement on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ Vote to Advance Report Investigating the Rise of Antisemitism on College Campuses
In September, U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) and Kevin Kiley (R-CA-03) led a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) to convene an independent panel on the alarming rise of antisemitism on college and university campuses, particularly following the events of October 7, 2023. In collaboration with U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), the lawmakers requested the USCCR issue recommendations to Congress and the Administration in this repor… Continue Reading
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February 06, 2025
Local Palestinians, Mass. lawmakers, react to Trump's Gaza proposal
Following President Donald Trump's proposal on Tuesday to relocate Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip to allow the U.S. to take control and rebuild the region, both allies and adversaries of the U.S. have announced their objections. During a press conference on Wednesday, the White House walked back on Trump's statements. Palestinians in Massachusetts who visit Andala Coffee House in Cambridge were also concerned by Trump's statements. Trump has suggested that the U.S. redevelop Gaza and turn… Continue Reading
February 04, 2025Trump’s idea to clear Gaza is a real estate grab: Rep. Auchincloss
President Trump’s suggestion more than 2 million Palestinians be relocated permanently from Gaza is an attempt to clear the property for future development and enrich his family, a Democratic congressman says. “We have to look at Trump’s motives,” U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., told NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas. “As always, when Trump proposes a policy item, there is a nepotistic, self-serving connection.” Auchincloss said Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner and “probably” the royal fami… Continue Reading
January 24, 2025Democratic lawmakers ask regulators to look into Donald and Melania Trump meme coins
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Jake Auchincloss raised issues regarding the first couple using their respective offices for enrichment, along with the potential for scams and conflicts of interest.… Continue Reading