Timothy M. Kennedy

Since Trump’s war in Iran began, American families have paid a total of $56.4 billion more at the gas pump. That’s an average of $477 per household. Working families shouldn’t have to foot the bil...

In the United States of America, it goes against our core values to have federal agents running rampant in our streets and operating with deadly impunity. Every use of lethal force by one of these ...

One year after Trump and House Republicans forced their Big Ugly Law through Congress, the damage is undeniable: an estimated 1.5 million American children have lost access to food assistance. No ...

Our nation must be prepared to prevent and respond to terrorist threats in every circumstance, including during the harshest winter weather. That’s why I’m proud to announce that my WINTER Act has ...

Here is yet another example of the blatant abuse of power that the American people are fed up with: ousting members of a bipartisan federal agency that helps to secure our elections. Donald Trump ...

Trump has spent every day using the presidency to enrich himself while working families struggle to make ends meet. Now, in the middle of the worst affordability crisis in a generation, he refused ...

The American people were promised lower costs, an end to endless wars, and leadership that would restore stability. Instead, the Trump administration has stumbled from one false narrative to the ne...

Buffalo has world-class museums, and they’re getting even better. Thanks to the Buffalo Museum of Science for hosting me to update me on their plans, to see progress on their new Science Stadium ex...

Expanding ICE detention does not make our communities safer, it only advances an extreme immigration agenda that separates families and criminalizes our neighbors. The American people deserve tran...

NEXUS is a tool for families to make frequent travel to and from Canada easier, but with bureaucratic red tape actually obtaining a NEXUS pass is a more difficult process than it needs to be.  My ...

158 years ago today, the 14th Amendment was ratified, affirming the profound principle that every person born in America deserves equal protection under the law, due process, and the full rights of...

Families deserve opportunities to make lasting memories together, and high costs shouldn't stand in the way. This year, the Erie County Fair is lowering ticket prices and expanding affordable optio...

Trump promised peace, then chose war, and now says his own ceasefire with Iran is “over” while dismissing diplomacy as “a waste of time.” This mess is exactly why Americans across the political spe...

Americans are begging for financial relief, and Donald Trump continues to rip them off because of a complacent Republican-controlled Congress. Hardworking men and women will see hundreds of dollar...

Our Founding Fathers understood that our democracy was fragile and that its survival would depend on each generation's willingness to protect it, strengthen it, and uphold the Constitution. Repres...

Happy 4th of July, Western New York! For 250 years our country has endured triumph, hardship, and everything in between. But through it all, generations of Americans have fought to build a stronge...

Western New York is fortunate to be surrounded by incredible natural beauty, from the roaring waters of Niagara Falls to scenic trails, forests, and waterfronts that bring our communities together....

In a deeply divided time, Democrats and Republicans came together to pass a bill that would make housing for millions of Americans more affordable and more accessible. And Donald Trump's response? ...

The fight for civil rights across America did not end in 1964, it showed our country what is possible when we choose courage over complacency, justice over discrimination, and stand united in the b...

Western New York knows that border security and a strong economy go hand in hand. We can keep our communities safe without undermining the businesses, families, and cross-border partnerships that o...