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June 4, 2026

Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:

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June 4, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined NPR’s Morning Edition, where she discussed House Democrats’ successful passage of a War Powers Resolution — a key step toward ending Trump’s reckless war of choice in Iran that is driving up costs for working families. Below are excerpts from the conversation:

On Passage of House Democrats’ War Powers Resolution:

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June 3, 2026

Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:

More than three months ago, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth plunged America into a reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East without clear objectives, an exit strategy, public support or the authorization required by the United States Congress. Republicans have since spent billions in taxpayer dollars and carelessly put our brave men and women in uniform into harm’s way while causing gas prices at home to skyrocket out of control.

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June 2, 2026

MALDEN, MA – In case you missed it, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) was invited by The Harvard Crimson to share a few thoughts with the Class of 2026. You can read her op-ed HERE or below:

Our Democracy Will Survive — If You Fight

Congratulations. You made it.

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May 21, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) and Congressional Democrats to denounce Republicans' reckless budget that hikes costs for working families and further funds ICE terror. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 
 

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May 21, 2026

Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:

House Republicans have failed this country.

For nearly three months, Donald Trump has forced America and our men and women in uniform into a reckless and costly war of choice in Iran. Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth took us to war without clear objectives, an exit strategy, public support or the authorization required by the United States Congress.

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May 16, 2026

Montgomery, AL — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-7) and Members of the House Democratic Caucus for a press conference ahead of “All Roads Lead to the South” — a national day of action for voting rights. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

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May 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor calling for an end to Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

"We have been at war with Iran for two and a half months. And what do we have to show for it? There's no victory. There's no strategy. We still don't have an objective.

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May 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN’s The Situation Room, where she slammed Republican efforts to rig our elections and Donald Trump’s admission that he doesn’t care about Americans’ financial situation. Below are excerpts from the conversation:

On Democrats’ Fight for Free and Fair Elections:

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May 8, 2026

MALDEN, MA — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down the state’s new, voter-approved Congressional map:

“Last month, the citizens of Virginia approved a new Congressional map to ensure our elections are free and fair. Today, the Virginia Supreme Court struck down the will of the people by unilaterally overturning an entire election.

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