Bennie G. Thompson

Six years ago, we lost the Conscience of the Congress, Congressman John Lewis. From leading the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to serving in the House, he never stopped fighting for justic...

Once again Trump is doing something illegal, and his “All About Me” show continues. There are NO kings in America!

The fight for voting rights didn't end in 1963, and it isn't over today. As protections for voters continue to face challenges, defending the right to vote should remain one of the most important r...

Forty thousand Mississippians losing food assistance is 40,000 too many. No parent should have to worry about how they'll feed their child, and no family should have to wonder where their next meal...

Homeownership should be within reach for every American. That's why I was proud to support the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. When Democrats and Republicans come together to pass com...

July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness for the thousands of children living with juvenile arthritis and the challenges they face every day. Together, we recognize t...

Thousands of people in Mississippi's Second District are losing their health coverage because of Trump's Big Ugly Bill. What's worse? Governor Tate Reeves continues to reject billions of federal ...

July is National Park and Recreation Month! A time to celebrate the parks, trails, and recreation spaces that bring our communities together. Get outside, stay active, and enjoy all the natural b...

ICE has been spotted at polling locations in 2 states. Armed federal agents are barred from entering polling locations. Yet ICE officers were reported at polling places in California and confront...

Tate Reeves always finds a reason to turn down federal money that could be used to help Mississippi families. Declining $38 million to feed roughly 320,000 kids because it is a "pandemic-era progr...

The July edition of The Thompson Report is now live! Check out the latest updates, news, and highlights from my office! Link in Bio.

Congratulations to Kameko Conrod from Ruleville, MS! Kameko is graduating from Thomas E. Edwards High School. After graduation, she plans to attend college to obtain her Cosmetology license and pu...

Congratulations to Cu’Riyah McGowan from Clarksdale, MS! Cu’Riyah is graduating from Clarksdale High School. After graduation, she plans to attend college and major in Art or Physical Therapy, wit...

Congratulations to Morgan Alyssa Davis from Kosciusko, MS! Morgan is graduating from Kosciusko High School. After graduation, she plans to attend the University of Mississippi, where she will majo...

Congratulations to Juelz Jordan from Yazoo City, MS! Juelz is graduating from Yazoo City High School. After graduation, he plans to pursue medical school with the goal of becoming a cardiologist. ...

Congratulations to Kaitlyn D. Wilson from Greenwood, MS! Kaitlyn is graduating from Greenwood High School. After graduation, she plans to attend Jackson State University, where she will pursue a d...

Congratulations to Zion Johnson from Tchula, MS! Zion is graduating from Holmes County Central High School. After graduation, she plans to attend Jackson State University, where she will pursue a ...

Congratulations to Robert Lee, Jr. from Silver City, MS! Robert is graduating with both a High School Diploma from Humphreys County High School and an Associate of Arts degree from Mississippi Del...

Congratulations to Aubreyana Elyse Mitchell from Carthage, MS! Aubreyana is graduating from Leake Central High School. After graduation, she plans to attend East Central Community College to obtai...

Apparently, Donald Trump thinks working families being able to afford a roof over their heads is a “big yawn.” But when it comes to rigging elections or paying for his vanity projects, he manages...