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Lawmakers Want to Change How Capitol Hill Approaches Tech Regulation
A growing coalition of lawmakers think there’s an opening to regulate social media by treating it the way they would drugs. A jury in New Mexico recently found Meta was responsible for misleading users about the dangers of its platforms. In a similar suit in California, a jury found Meta and YouTube liable for neglecting to protect users from adverse mental health outcomes, particularly for teens and children. And recent polls have shown a majority of adults and teenagers support restrictions … Continue Reading
April 28, 2026
Democrats Grill EPA Chief Over Plans to Slash Agency’s Budget
Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin defended the Trump administration’s plans to cut the agency’s budget by 52% against Democratic criticism during a combative hearing on Capitol Hill. Rep. Frank Pallone (D., N.J.) called the proposed cut to the fiscal 2027 budget “an insult to the American people,” while Rep. Troy Carter (D., La.) called it “a road map for gutting enforcement, slashing environmental protections and leaving communities to fend for themselves.” In … Continue Reading
April 21, 2026
PSFC showcases technologies applicable to both fusion and geothermal energy during representative’s visit
The MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) showcased its high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology, essential for fusion energy and increasingly relevant to superhot geothermal applications, to Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass) during his March 12 visit. High-field electromagnets are required to confine plasma in fusion reactors, and PSFC’s HTS technology enables dramatically higher magnetic fields, allowing for more compact and cost-effective reactor designs. The … Continue Reading
April 15, 2026
Residents voice concerns about Trump's voting bill during Attleboro congressman's telephone town hall
Area residents had a chance to share concerns about local and national issues with their congressman Tuesday night but a major topic for many was fear for the future of democracy. U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, speaking from his Washington office, fielded questions for nearly an hour from a dozen constituents from around the 4th Congressional District — which includes all the communities in the Attleboro area — during a telephone town hall. Questions for the Newton Democrat ranged from concerns … Continue Reading
April 08, 2026
Rep. Auchincloss on Iran ceasefire, what comes next
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a member of Massachusetts' all-Democratic congressional delegation and Marine veteran, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the two-week ceasefire deal in … Continue Reading
April 08, 2026
Rep. Auchincloss: It's time to put President Trump "on mute"
CNN News Central's Sara Sidner speaks with Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) about the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, and why he argues the president is trying to gaslight the … Continue Reading
April 05, 2026
House Democrat: Iran’s control of Strait of Hormuz ‘more strategically vital’ than nuclear weapon
Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss (Mass.) on Sunday railed against President Trump’s actions in Iran and argued that Tehran understands that its control over the Strait of Hormuz is “more strategically vital” than any plans to develop a nuclear weapon. “The failure of the president’s war thus far is that he has given the new ayatollah, who is even more hard-line than his father was … a new strategic deterrent,” Auchincloss said during an appearance on Fox News’s “Fox News Sunday.” “And that … Continue Reading
April 05, 2026
Democrat calls Operation Epic Fury a 'strategic failure'
Retired Marine Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., joins 'Fox News Sunday' to discuss the success of Operation Epic Fury while criticizing the move to highlight the importance of the Strait of Hormuz, arguing it gave Iran leverage in … Continue Reading
March 26, 2026
Marines in the Strait of Hormuz won’t fix this war
Jake Auchincloss, who served in the Marines, is the representative for Massachusetts’ Fourth Congressional District. President Trump is dialing 911 with his deployment of two Marine Expeditionary Units to the Strait of Hormuz. These are crisis-response brigades. With thousands of combat Marines supported by air and naval assets, the units can fight on air, land, and sea for about 15 days. As always with this president: Put him on mute and watch what he does. Listening to the lies is a … Continue Reading
March 24, 2026
Rep. Auchincloss Slams War With Iran as 'Strategic Failure'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Democratic Congressman from Massachusetts and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, says US gains in air dominance have been offset by Iran's sea denial advantage, warns of a looming "quagmire," and says he will not vote for additional funding requests from the Pentagon. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of … Continue Reading
March 04, 2026
Auchincloss: Expedited Drug Program a ‘Poisoned Chalice’
Skepticism is growing on Capitol Hill about a new Food and Drug Administration program that aims to expedite the process for reviewing new drugs. The Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher program, introduced last year, has promised drugmakers expedited reviews of one to two months for new medicines that support “national interests.” But Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, a member of the House subcommittee on health, says the program is motivated by prices and politics … Continue Reading
March 03, 2026
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