As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, I am closely monitoring ongoing litigation to combat President Trump’s unlawful executive actions.

Two weeks ago, I led a letter with House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin strongly urging the Department of Justice and the Office of Government Ethics to uphold federal ethics laws relevant to Elon Musk’s role as a Special Government Employee. Even the richest man in the world must be held accountable if he breaks the law.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we saw how critical the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is for accurate weather forecasting, hurricane monitoring, and more. That's why I joined Congressman Eric Sorensen in demanding answers about reports that Elon Musk and his staff entered NOAA headquarters and gained access to sensitive information. 

In addition, in my capacity as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy, I led my colleagues in calling on the Department of Energy to explain their interactions with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), including allowing unvetted personnel access to private and secure systems.

Education is one of the most important investments we can make in the future of our community and our country. While President Trump and Elon Musk seek to eliminate the Department of Education and its funding for special education programs, free and reduced lunches, and support for low-income students, I'll continue fighting to protect our local schools. I recently spoke on the House Floor in opposition to any attempt to cut the Department of Education.

While the Trump administration continues to push for harmful cuts to essential services, I am fighting to protect our taxpayer dollars from unlawful interference. That's why I cosponsored the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, a critical piece of legislation that will safeguard our nation's payment systems and ensure that only trusted individuals have access to sensitive financial information. It also establishes criminal penalties for anyone who accesses the system with a personal financial conflict, including Elon Musk and the members of his team.

Last week, I hosted a town hall with over 15,000 people to discuss the most pressing issues facing our community. I was honored to be joined by Wake County School Board Chairman Chris Heagarty and Advance Community Health CEO Scot McCray, who provided valuable insights. Your voices and engagement make all the difference, and I will not stop fighting to ensure North Carolinians have the resources and protections they deserve. 

The Trump administration's attempt to freeze funding for the National Institute of Health (NIH) is disgraceful. His plan wouldn’t just hurt our universities and our local economy – the ultimate victims of President Trump’s cuts would be patients and their families. These reckless cuts would jeopardize groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatment, Alzheimer's research, and critical disease prevention efforts. While thankfully, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the devastating damage these funding cuts would cause, this fight is far from over.

I joined a letter with more than 150 House Democrats to Acting Director of the NIH that expresses deep concerns with the illegal decision by President Trump to reduce the reimbursement rate for indirect research costs to 15 percent across the board. 

As Policy Co-Chair for the Democratic Women's Caucus, I am working to block extreme attempts to roll back women's rights and ensure women have the resources they need to thrive. I will not stop fighting to protect reproductive freedom, access to healthcare, and economic security for women and girls in North Carolina.