06/02/2026
Each day Trump’s war of choice drags on is another day American troops are in harm’s way, everyday Americans pay more at the gas pump, and billions more tax dollars are diverted from healthcare to bombs.
Trump: “I couldn’t care less.”
Disgraceful.
Trump tells CNBC: 'I don't care' if Iran negotiations are over
President Trump spoke with CNBC's Eamon Javers about the latest with the Iran war in an interview Monday.
06/01/2026
Our government has a responsibility to help Americans abroad.
The US already has domestic facilities specifically designed to safely care for Ebola patients.
The Trump admin should bring Americans home and help them, not outsource that responsibility to a foreign government.
05/29/2026
RM Gregory Meeks: Wishing Colombia a peaceful, democratic election process as voters head to the polls and exercise their fundamental rights this weekend. I look forward to working with whomever is ultimately elected by the Colombian people to advance the US-Colombia partnership.
Colombians head to the polls with peace efforts, economy on agenda
Colombians are set to vote on Sunday in what is likely the first round of a presidential election, amid deep polarization between those seeking continuity with the leftist government and those pushing for a shift to restore security and economic growth.
05/22/2026
Trump and Rubio destroyed USAID, defunded US global health programs, and withdrew the US from the WHO—while MAGA loyalists continue to mismanage the CDC.
The inevitable outcomes are a global community more susceptible to disease outbreaks and a surge in preventable deaths.
05/22/2026
If the illegal dismantling of USAID wasn't enough—the admin is now mismanaging the closure of the agency, wasting millions of taxpayer dollars and jilting US companies in the process.
This is from an admin that promised transparency and accountability.
House Democrats are demanding answers.
Democrats demand answers on USAID closeout process
In a letter to the Trump administration official in charge of shutting down USAID, two Democratic lawmakers demanded answers about delays and mismanagement.
05/22/2026
Ranking Member Gregory Meeks issued the following statement after Speaker Johnson postponed a vote on his Iran War Powers Resolution:
05/21/2026
Congress approved these arms sales to Taiwan months ago.
President Trump should never have allowed them to be a bargaining chip with China.
Trump played right into Xi’s hands.
05/20/2026
Ranking Member Gregory Meeks: I'm deeply concerned for all those who have contracted or been exposed to Ebola during this outbreak, including an American doctor and his family. The Trump admin's global health cuts have undoubtedly undermined response efforts. It must now rush assistance and treatment to limit the spread of this outbreak.
An American Has Tested Positive for the Deadly Ebola Virus
The unidentified person, who was working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will be flown to Germany for treatment.
05/19/2026
RM Gregory Meeks: I condemn the assassination of two campaign workers in the Meta province of Colombia over the weekend. The government of Colombia must help ensure adequate security for candidates, their teams, and voters across the country.
Two members of Colombian right-wing presidential candidate's campaign killed
Two campaign workers for right-wing Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella in the country's southeast were killed just two weeks before the presidential election, his party Defenders of the Homeland said on Saturday.
05/19/2026
If a president of another country stole $1.8 billion from taxpayers for a secret slush fund, the State Department would call it corruption and theft.
And the State Department would be right to do so.
Justice Dept. Sets Up $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Funnel Money to Trump Allies
The arrangement was denounced by critics as a slush fund for supporters of President Trump, possibly including Jan. 6 rioters.