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Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tokuda wears opposition to Trump on her pink sleeves
WIN MCNAMEE-POOL VIA IMAGN IMAGES Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI ) wears a jacket with writing of the U.S. Constitution on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025, in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. 1 /2 WIN MCNAMEE-POOL VIA IMAGN IMAGES Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI ) wears a jacket with writing of the U.S. Constitution on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025, in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. WIN MCNAMEE-POOL VIA IMAGN IMAGES Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI ) holds a protest sign with fellow Democrats as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. 2 /2 WIN MCNAMEE-POOL VIA IMAGN IMAGES Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI ) holds a protest sign with fellow Democrats as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. WIN MCNAMEE-POOL VIA IMAGN IMAGES Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI ) wears a jacket with writing of the U.S. Constitution on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025, in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. WIN MCNAMEE-POOL VIA IMAGN IMAGES Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI ) holds a protest sign with fellow Democrats as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. Female Democratic members of Congress wore pink in a sign of solidarity tonight during President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress, but Hawaii Rep. Jill Tokuda took her opposition to Trump's policies a step further by marking her pink jacket with a fist of resistance on the back and references to rights enshrined in the U.S. Constitution that she says Trump has stomped on. On both sleeves, Tokuda referred to the Constitution's guarantees of equal rights, the responsibility of the president to follow the law and the separation of powers between the three branches of government. 'Many of us wore pink as a sign of solidarity but I wanted to do more than that, ' Tokuda told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser following Trump's record-long speech before a joint session of Congress. 'I took a pen to my jacket and said, 'We literally have to wear it on our sleeve what we believe in and what we are fighting for—and that's the Constitution, the law, resisting and fighting for the people.'' Tokuda interpreted Trump's speech as 'a desperate man trying to justify what ultimately will be painful cuts that will hurt senior citizens on Social Security ' and other federal programs designed to provide a safety net—in order to financially benefit the rich. 'I found it shameful, ' she said. 'People are just looking for help and that is not at all what you heard.' Don 't miss out on what 's happening ! Stay in touch with breaking news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It 's FREE ! Email 28141 Sign Up By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser 's and Google 's and. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. 'Folks in Hawaii need relief for the high cost of living, but what the American people heard was the longest set of lies ever told by a U.S. president, ' Tokuda said. '… It was lie after lie and a huge letdown for the American people.' Hawaii Rep. Ed Case called Trump's address 'by far the most divisive, polarizing and destructive ' out of 11 he's witnessed while in Congress, including seven by Republican presidents and four by Democratic presidents. 'It could and should have been an appeal to our country and world about we and us together, ' Case said in a statement. 'It could and should have been about the real everyday problems facing Americans, like the rising cost of living and saving Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. 'It was none of that.' 65 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
Wall Street Journal
05-03-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Trump Seeks Help From the ‘Right' on Taxes
Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI) holds a protest sign as President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress. (Win McNamee/Press Pool) President Trump's tax agenda is hung up for the moment in Congress, thanks to disputes over the size of tax relief and spending cuts. Looking out into the chamber, Trump referenced the Democrats and said: 'I'm sure that the people on my right–I don't mean the Republican right, but my right, right here–I'm sure you are going to vote for those tax cuts because otherwise I don't believe the people will ever vote you into office.' The reality is more complicated, as both Democrats and some on the right wing of the Republican party may stand in the way of his agenda, for sharply different reasons.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Moms are fighting back against TSA's breast milk mistreatment—will this bill finally fix it?
Flying with kids is already stressful—juggling strollers, snacks, and bathroom breaks while rushing to make a flight can feel like an Olympic event. But for parents who breastfeed, the challenges don't stop there. Getting breast milk and pumping supplies through TSA can be an unpredictable ordeal, with parents sometimes being forced to throw out milk or check essential equipment. Now, a bipartisan group of senators is pushing for a fix. Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, along with Sens. Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Steve Daines (R-MT), has reintroduced the BABES Enhancement Act, which aims to make air travel smoother for breastfeeding parents. The bill would require the TSA to establish clearer, updated guidelines on handling breast milk and pumping equipment and ensure that agents follow them consistently. 'Far too often, traveling moms are mistreated and wrongfully denied access to their breast milk and the breastfeeding equipment they need to pump and feed their babies,' Duckworth said in a statement to The 19th. If you've ever flown with kids, you know how complicated it can be. Parents already deal with long security lines, cranky toddlers, and the stress of keeping everyone entertained in a tiny airplane seat. Add to that the uncertainty of whether TSA will properly handle breast milk or let essential cooling packs through, and the situation becomes even more overwhelming. Even though breast milk and infant formula are supposed to be exempt from TSA's strict liquid regulations, parents frequently report inconsistent enforcement. Some have been forced to dump their milk, while others have had ice packs confiscated, making it impossible to safely store pumped milk during travel. Science TV host Emily Calandrelli went viral in 2022 after sharing how she was forced to check her cold packs at LAX, leaving her without a safe way to transport her milk. Actress Keke Palmer has also spoken out about experiencing 'breast milk discrimination' at airport security. These stories reflect the frustration many parents feel when they are just trying to feed their babies while traveling. Related: Emily Calandrelli's 'horrible' TSA experience inspires new breastfeeding bill for traveling moms The BABES Enhancement Act already passed the Senate last year but stalled in the House. Now that it's been reintroduced, lawmakers are hoping to push it across the finish line. If you want to support the bill, you can: Call or email your representative and ask them to back the BABES Enhancement Act. Share your own experiences traveling with breast milk on social media to raise awareness. Support organizations advocating for better maternal and family travel policies. 'Moms have enough on their plates without having to battle TSA. If you've faced challenges traveling with breast milk, sharing your story could help push this bill forward. Let's make air travel easier for parents—because feeding our babies shouldn't come with obstacles. Related: Breastfeeding mamas: This new law is going to make traveling SO much easier
