Senator Tim Kaine

Epstein's sweetheart deal? Cut by a Republican administration.

The guy who cut it? Trump put him in his first Cabinet.

Epstein's mysterious death? During Trump's first term.

Trump promised to release the files. Now he's not.

This is a Republican scandal. What is Trump hiding?

Public broadcasting provides educational programming, local news, and emergency alerts for rural communities. But despite all the good it does, Trump and the congressional GOP gutted the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Now 13 stations across VA have lost significant funding.

Senator Kaine engages in a conversation at a table with the State Department officers.

Senator Kaine speaks with the State Department officers during their meeting.

Today, I talked with State Department officers who were arbitrarily laid off by President Trump. From counterterrorism and embassy security, to protecting human rights around the world—their jobs are critical. Losing this expertise puts our security and prosperity at serious risk.

Never a bad time to remind everyone you know that Trump ran on making things more affordable.

Instead he imposes new & crushing taxes through his tariffs—and makes the largest cuts to health care EVER, while ensuring higher premiums for everyone.

This administration is saying the quiet part out loud: they want to dismantle social security.

"We owe it to the loved ones of those we lost in the fatal mid-air collision near DCA on January 29 that we make sure another tragedy like this never happens again. In the hours, days, and months since the accident, we have engaged with the families that were directly impacted, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Army. We have been following the ongoing collision investigation closely, and were struck by testimony during yesterday’s NTSB hearing from an FAA official who voiced concerns over congestion at the airport years ago and proposed reducing traffic, but was rebuffed by his managers because of conversations in Congress at the time about adding even more flights into and out of DCA. While we recognize that various factors contributed to the crash and continue to work with our colleagues to address them, this testimony underscores a clear takeaway: Congress must act to reduce dangerous congestion by removing flights into and out of DCA."

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on this week’s National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearing about the tragic January 29 crash near DCA:

Unbelievable: Trump is punishing Americans with a 50% tax on Brazilian goods—all because he’s mad Brazil is prosecuting his friend, former Brazilian President Bolsonaro, for attempting a coup. Personal grievances shouldn’t dictate policy. I’m challenging these Trump taxes.

Copy of the letter to the Navy.

Seaman Angelina Resendiz was a dedicated servicemember who tragically lost her life while stationed at Naval Station Norfolk. @markwarner.bsky.social and I are demanding answers from the Navy on the circumstances of her death and disappearance.

Senator Kaine poses for a photo with the Brazilian lawmakers.

Senator Kaine engages in discussion at a table during his meeting with the lawmakers.

It was great to meet with lawmakers from Brazil yesterday in D.C. to discuss the need to maintain our strong trade relationship and push back on Trump’s senseless trade threats. I look forward to working together to expand this great partnership that’s bigger than any one party.

"In the 60 years since President Johnson signed the law that established Medicare and Medicaid, millions of Americans have been able to access the health care they need. Sadly, instead of strengthening these programs, President Trump and Republicans’ ‘Big, Ugly Bill’ will do the opposite and kick people off their health insurance under Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act,” said the senators. “We will all be better off if more people can access health insurance, and that’s why we’re proud to join our colleagues in introducing legislation to repeal the health care changes in the disastrous Republican law and extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced tax credits so Virginians can continue to access care."

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid and our legislation to repeal the health care provisions in Trump and Republicans’ ‘Big, Ugly Bill’:

The violent attack on Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler is deeply upsetting. I’m praying for Lee’s full recovery and for his family. I’m thankful law enforcement swiftly identified and apprehended a suspect.

Federal food assistance program may slow cognitive decline, study suggests New research links receiving food assistance through SNAP to better brain health. Earlier this month, Trump enacted major cuts to the program.

SNAP doesn’t just feed hungry kids and families–it sets individuals up for a lifetime of better health.

Remind me again, why are Republicans and Trump gutting this lifesaving program? Oh yeah, tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. Again.
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I’m horrified by reports that over 700 starving people have been killed and thousands more injured while seeking food near or at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites. I'm demanding the Administration focus on supporting orgs that effectively ensure aid reaches civilians in need.

On National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we remember and honor the servicemembers who fought valiantly in the Korean War. Today also serves as a reminder to uphold their legacies by continuing to stand up for democracy around the world.

Today in 1948, President Truman desegregated the military. Sadly, Trump and Hegseth are attacking efforts to recruit and retain people from all backgrounds in the military. Truman knew then that diversity makes us stronger. Why doesn't the Administration know now?

Thirty-five years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, protecting millions of Americans with disabilities from discrimination. Now, Trump is rolling back this hard-won progress, but I'll continue fighting these threats.

Speaker Don Scott delivers remarks at a podium.

No one works harder for Virginia than Speaker Don Scott. I’m deeply grateful that he took time out of his busy schedule crisscrossing the Commonwealth to share words of wisdom with my team today about the value of public service and perseverance.

Trump’s trade wars have forced small businesses across VA to make tough decisions about how they’ll continue to operate. That’s why I introduced legislation to exempt small businesses from Trump’s tariffs on Canada, one of our top trading partners. Let's get it done.

Trump cruelly cancelled a pilot program Spotsylvania County Public Schools participated in to support students with disabilities. Our students and schools deserve so much better, so @repvindman.bsky.social and I introduced a bill that would force Trump to change course.

Now we see why Trump has done a 180 on releasing the Epstein files.

Trump broke his promise to release the Epstein files.

Just like he broke his promise to:
• Not cut Medicaid
• Lower costs
• End the war in Ukraine in 24 hours

Promises he's kept? Cutting taxes for the ultra-wealthy and pardoning January 6 insurrectionists.

Headline reading: Why your grocery bill in Virginia might keep climbing

Trump promised to bring down costs. But in every corner of Virginia, I hear about rising prices. Trump's tariffs are making groceries more expensive, and the recent cuts to nutrition assistance he signed into law will only make it harder for working families to make ends meet.

“The official CBO score on President Trump and Republicans’ ‘Big, Ugly Bill,’ which comes weeks after the law's passage because Republicans fast-tracked it, confirms what we’ve been saying all along: when push comes to shove, Republicans will always do whatever it takes to give tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. We wish they could bring that same determination to lowering the deficit and helping working- and middle-class families. Today’s news is further proof that the partisan megabill remains a bad deal for Americans—exploding the debt, forcing millions off their health insurance, slashing food assistance programs, and killing jobs. We will keep working to safeguard Virginians from the disastrous impacts this law will have for Virginia and the country.”

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office finding that President Trump and congressional Republicans’ megabill will add more than $4 trillion to the deficit over the next ten years:

YouTube video by Senator Kaine Trump Appointee Fails to Answer Basic Questions

I asked a Trump health appointee if he believes in Long COVID.

Couldn’t get a direct answer.

I asked if he’d recommend the COVID vaccine.

Couldn’t get a direct answer.

Let’s set the record straight: Long COVID is real and vaccines work. Claiming otherwise is dangerous.

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102 years ago, the Equal Rights Amendment was first proposed to enshrine equal protection for women in the Constitution. In 2020, Virginia became the last state needed to ratify it, but an arbitrary time limit for ratification prevented that from happening. I'll keep pushing to finally get it done.

Senator Kaine speaks with a woman.

Senator Kaine smiles and chats with a man.

Senator Kaine speaks with a man in a crowded room.

Senator Kaine speaks with a woman in front of a stage.

Thank you to everyone who came out last Saturday in Richmond to discuss President Trump and Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Bill” and other issues. I will keep working to stand up for all Virginians and push back against the Trump Administration’s harmful actions.

Trump promised to lower prices. But he’s doing the opposite, because we all know uncertainty is bad for our economy—and months of Trump’s economic chaos are causing prices to go up and businesses to lay off workers. This has to stop.

President Trump is destroying the Department of Education by laying off staffers at a record number, defunding youth mental health services, slashing before- and after-school programs, meddling in Virginia's universities, and more. Our students—and economy—will pay the price.

A strong State Department workforce is critical to our national security. So why is Trump slashing the State Department while Russia and China are going into overdrive to expand their influence around the world?

The American public needs answers. President Trump needs to release the Epstein files.