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Rep. Paul Tonko

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Engineer. Ice cream lover. Congressman for #NY20, including Albany, Amsterdam, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs & more

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US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran and Trump urges Iranians to 'take over your government' The U.S. and Israel have launched a major attack on Iran. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” and rise up against the Islamic leadership that has rul...

Trump is dragging our nation into another reckless, unjustified war in the Middle East. Americans don’t want another regime change war that costs trillions and sacrifices the lives of our nation’s troops.

Congress must reconvene at once to vote on a War Powers Resolution to put a stop to this.

28.02.2026 13:03 — 👍 51    🔁 17    💬 7    📌 3
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Press Releases | U.S. Representative Paul Tonko

Trump’s rambling speech was less a State of the Union and more of a state of delusion.

The American people deserve better than that. They deserve real action to address the challenges facing our nation, not more blatant lies.

25.02.2026 04:38 — 👍 31    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
My SOTU Guest and I discuss Trump's immigration crackdown
YouTube video by RepPaulTonko My SOTU Guest and I discuss Trump's immigration crackdown

I’m honored to be joined by Lauren DesRosiers as my State of the Union guest tonight. She's head of Albany Law School’s Immigration Law Clinic in my district and is doing the vital work of informing our communities of their rights in the face of this chaotic, unlawful, and brutal crackdown by ICE.

25.02.2026 01:17 — 👍 16    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

The Justice Department is still covering up for Trump.

It couldn't be clearer. They care more about protecting the president than protecting survivors.

Enough. Release ALL the Epstein files.

24.02.2026 20:23 — 👍 27    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 1
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Trump's attack on clean energy has cut tens of thousands of good-paying jobs and raised home energy prices by 13%.

I led a letter with more than 50 colleagues ahead of the State of the Union today demanding the president change course and take real action to lower energy costs.

24.02.2026 17:10 — 👍 6    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
Representative Paul D. Tonko

I spent this week back home in our Capital Region listening to your ideas on how we can fight back and protect our communities. Your voices matter – and they’re making a difference. Read more in my latest newsletter: tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...

21.02.2026 16:05 — 👍 17    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Make no mistake – this will threaten the health of communities here in our Capital Region and across the country. This is yet another example of this administration making climate denial the official policy of the U.S., and I’m committed to holding EPA accountable.

20.02.2026 17:18 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Mercury Rules for Coal Plants, Documents Show

After last week’s outrageous action to make polluters richer and Americans sicker, Trump’s EPA is now moving to allow coal-burning power plants to spew out even more hazardous pollutants, including mercury.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/c...

20.02.2026 17:18 — 👍 13    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0
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Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in a major blow to the president The decision does not affect all of Trump's tariffs but invalidates those implemented using an emergency law.

Pleased to see the Supreme Court strike down Trump’s illegal tariffs that have cost American families billions. Now, President Trump must respect this ruling, end the self-inflicted economic damage, and stop raising costs for families and small businesses.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

20.02.2026 15:42 — 👍 9    🔁 1    💬 3    📌 0
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Congressman Paul Tonko Town Hall Event in Ballston Spa - February 18, 2026 YouTube video by RepPaulTonko

If you weren’t able to join us live, you can view a full recording of the event here: www.youtube.com/live/6l10NvH...

20.02.2026 14:30 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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This week, I held a public Town Hall event at Ballston Spa High School to answer your questions and hear your thoughts on how we can fight back together against this cruel administration. I’m so grateful to all those who showed up and made their voices heard.

20.02.2026 14:30 — 👍 13    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
Representative Paul D. Tonko

This week in Washington, I stood up against voter suppression and attacks on our democracy while fighting back as Trump’s EPA gutted lifesaving climate protections — and I’ll keep working tirelessly to protect our communities. Read more in my newsletter:

tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...

14.02.2026 12:45 — 👍 24    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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Congressman Paul Tonko Town Hall Event in Ballston Spa - February 18, 2026 YouTube video by RepPaulTonko

If you’re unable to join us in person, you can also tune in and view the event LIVE with real-time closed captions on my YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/live/6l10NvH...

13.02.2026 14:21 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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REMINDER: I’m hosting a Town Hall event on Wednesday, February 18th at Ballston Spa High School to help you make your voice heard. Doors open at 4:30 PM and the event will begin at 6:00 PM. Spaces are limited, so click below to reserve your spot now!
www.eventbrite.com/e/us-congres...

13.02.2026 14:21 — 👍 13    🔁 4    💬 2    📌 1

While countless Americans suffer from the effects of pollution and the climate disasters they cause, Donald Trump and Lee Zeldin are showing nothing but contempt for their struggles. This policy will only make corporate polluters richer — and American families will pay the price.

11.02.2026 19:33 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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EPA to repeal its own conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planet and threaten health Known as the endangerment finding, the decision is the legal framework that allows the EPA to regulate emissions. Its reversal could upend many climate change policies.

The repeal of EPA’s endangerment finding is a giant step backward in our fight to secure a livable planet for our future – making climate denial the official policy of the United States by once again placing polluter profits over Americans’ well-being.

www.nbcnews.com/science/clim...

11.02.2026 19:33 — 👍 13    🔁 5    💬 2    📌 0

When it becomes controversial to state plainly that a Klansman acted out of racial hatred, we are no longer preserving history — we are desecrating it. That is nothing short of embarrassing, and we must ensure that the history told in our National Parks is honest and accurate.

11.02.2026 16:08 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Just last week, reports emerged that Trump’s National Park Service planned to rewrite brochures that described the Ku Klux Klan member who assassinated civil rights icon Medgar Evers as racist – just one example of how this administration is twisting the NPS’ educational mission.

11.02.2026 16:08 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Yesterday, I joined a Natural Resources Committee hearing to highlight the Trump administration’s campaign to whitewash and erase our history ahead of our nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

11.02.2026 16:08 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Kristi Noem’s DHS has shown over and over again that it cannot be trusted. Placing control of our elections in their hands would be a disaster for democracy, which is why I’m doing everything in my power to fight back against this blatant voter suppression.

11.02.2026 14:00 — 👍 11    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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How this Trump-backed bill could prevent 21 million citizens from voting The House is scheduled to vote on the SAVE America Act this week, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.

Republicans know their only hope of clinging onto power is by rigging the system for themselves. Their so-called “SAVE America Act” is an attempt to do just that by seizing control of state voter rolls and intimidating and disenfranchising Americans.

www.axios.com/2026/02/10/s...

11.02.2026 14:00 — 👍 9    🔁 6    💬 2    📌 0
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U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko's Town Hall Event (Doors open at 4:30 PM) Join Congressman Tonko at Ballston Spa High School for a Town Hall event to ask questions, share concerns, and make your voice heard.

Pre-registration is required for all attendees to enter the venue. Spaces are limited, so please scan the QR code or click on the link below to reserve your spot!

Note: The event will also be streamed live on my YouTube page with real-time closed captions.

www.eventbrite.com/e/us-congres...

10.02.2026 15:13 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

That’s why I’m inviting you and your loved ones to join me for a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, February 18th at Ballston Spa High School, located at 220 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Doors open at 4:30 PM and the event will begin at 6:00 PM.

10.02.2026 15:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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As Donald Trump sends masked agents to terrorize our communities while he and his GOP allies fail to address the affordability crisis, I want to hear directly from you about how these actions are impacting you and your family – and help give you the tools to fight back.

10.02.2026 15:13 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 0

ICE’s reign of terror must end. This week, I took the fight directly to a rogue agency that has torn apart families, broken countless laws, and taken dozens of lives. Read more in this week’s newsletter:

tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...

07.02.2026 18:03 — 👍 25    🔁 7    💬 2    📌 0
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Trump shares a racist video that depicts the Obamas as primates President Donald Trump has used his social media account to share a video about election conspiracy theories that includes a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Ob...

The AI video Trump posted depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates is racist and abhorrent.

It isn't funny. It isn't just Trump 'trolling.' It isn't ok. It's unacceptable of anyone, let alone of the President of the United States and it needs to be taken down immediately.

06.02.2026 14:35 — 👍 29    🔁 5    💬 2    📌 1
ICE needs to be abolished.
YouTube video by RepPaulTonko ICE needs to be abolished.

U.S. citizens killed in the street.

Neighbors shoved into cars by masked agents without due process.

Children arrested in their homes and on their way to school.

ICE’s brutal crackdown on our communities needs to end. #AbolishICE

05.02.2026 15:53 — 👍 33    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 2
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Washington Post Begins Laying Off More Than 300 Journalists

About 1/3 of all Washington Post employees lost their jobs today. These were dedicated journalists who worked to shed light, understanding, and compassion on our daily lives.

They were fired by Jeff Bezos, who's net worth is $250 BILLION.

Democracy Dies in Darkness. Bezos is killing the lights.

04.02.2026 21:32 — 👍 25    🔁 7    💬 3    📌 1
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I’m voting no to the short-term DHS funding bill this week.

ICE has lost all public trust with their brutal, deadly crackdown on our communities.

They should be abolished for good, let alone given another dime of taxpayer money.

03.02.2026 16:48 — 👍 47    🔁 9    💬 2    📌 0

I’m honored to welcome Daniel to the storied ranks of technological innovators here in our Capital Region, and I congratulate all those who participated in this year’s Congressional App Challenge!

29.01.2026 19:26 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0