Bennie G. Thompson

Trump has repeatedly advanced policies that enriched himself and his businesses. Reports of stock trading while serving as President are yet another reminder that we are witnessing the most openly...

Trump is ripping legal protections away from families who have lived in the US for decades. At the same time, he is fast-tracking a handpicked group of white South Africans for refugee status. ...

Voting is a fundamental right that all citizens deserve. I have served in Congress for more than 30 years, which reflects the voices and participation of my constituents at the ballot box. The re...

Of course Donald Trump’s corrupt Department of “Justice” would scrub its website to rewrite history ahead of trying to make the mob rioters multimillionaires. We will stop him.

We cannot stress this enough:   Republicans want to reward these thugs with YOUR tax dollars.

I was glad to be a part of today’s movement at the Jackson Convention Center for the Mississippi Fights Back Rally for Voting Rights. We must continue to hold the torch and come together for our r...

This is what rallying against the greater good of the people looks like. Embracing systemic racism, white supremacy, and empowering states that refuse to uphold equality for all. Shame on you if ...

Trump’s “Justice Department” was secretly coordinating with Jan. 6 cop beaters and terrorists to hand them taxpayer-funded payouts. A government slush fund for violent extremists. This is sickenin...

...And he does not care who he has to run over as long as his pockets are full.

Donald Trump wants to steal $1.7 billion in taxpayer money for him to secretly “reward” Jan. 6 cop beaters and MAGA criminals. They should be paying restitution to the American people for their cr...

If Republicans had the courage to hold Trump accountable for January 6th when police officers were assaulted and brutalized, we wouldn’t have a damn thing to talk about. But they stood by like cowa...

Thousands are living on the streets. Others are losing access to healthcare and food benefits and struggling to afford basic necessities. Trump is requesting billions instead of addressing people...

Thank you to the Metcalfe Food Pantry for inviting me to celebrate five years of service. Your work will continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. https://t.co/CCoUV...

The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms what Mississippi families already feel every day. Gas costs more. Groceries cost more. Rent and utility bills cost more. When p...

A picture is worth a thousand words. I will continue to fight against any effort to redraw my congressional district!

Right-wing extremism has posed the most persistent and deadly threat to Americans for decades. But the Trump White House wants to “neutralize” LGBT Americans and political dissidents instead.

If you are a farmer, think about the rising cost of equipment, fuel, and fertilizer. Now think about stricter SNAP guidelines pushing families off the program and fewer food dollars moving throug...

Last week, the House passed a farm bill that does the opposite of what Republicans promised working families and farmers. Instead of strengthening opportunity, it weakens support for SNAP and make...

The Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais is a warning we cannot ignore. This ruling will shape redistricting battles across the South at the federal, state, and local levels. When we d...

On Teacher Appreciation Day, we honor the educators who shape minds, inspire purpose, and open doors of opportunity for future generations. As a former teacher, I understand firsthand the dedicati...