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The McAllen family whose detainment by federal immigration enforcement sparked bipartisan outcry over the weekend was released Monday afternoon, according to Texas congressional representatives who were taking action in the case.
The push was a bipartisan one. Democratic U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said on social media four members of the Gámez-Cuéllar family, including 12-year-old Joshua and 14-year-old Caleb, were released from a detention facility in Dilley. Shortly after, Republican U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz said their older brother, 18-year-old Antonio, was also "going home."
The U.S. House is set to vote Thursday on a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers amid the expanding war in the Middle East. Odds of passage seem slim after the Senate rejected a similar measure that would have required congressional approval for further military action in Iran.
Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark, the second-highest-ranking Democrat in the House, joins WBUR's Morning Edition ahead of the vote.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement after House Republicans blocked passage of a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to stop Trump’s unauthorized war in the Middle East:
“The American people need lower costs, not another endless war.
“Families are already struggling to make ends meet — with costs skyrocketing for everything from groceries to health care. Now, Trump’s unauthorized war in the Middle East is hiking gas prices by 22 cents.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to urge passage of a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to prevent further hostilities in the Middle East without Congressional approval. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"Donald Trump has taken America to war. Without authorization. Without explanation. Without a strategy or an exit plan.
"Six brave service members have already given the ultimate sacrifice. Others have been wounded. And Americans are stranded across the region.
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers called Saturday for Congress to weigh in on President Donald Trump’s order launching “major combat operations” in Iran, while Republicans largely provided cautious support of the attacks.
Trump said in a video posted to social media at 2:30 a.m. Eastern that U.S. forces struck targets in the Islamic republic. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks were conducted in conjunction with Israel.
MALDEN, MA – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement:
“Donald Trump campaigned on the promise of ‘no new wars.’ Under the cloak of night, without congressional authorization or even a clear rationale, he broke that vow to launch a massive military operation against Iran.
House Democrats used the second day of their 2026 Issues Conference Thursday to focus on the cost of caregiving, framing it as a central piece of their affordability agenda heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
Child care, elderly care, and disability care were among the topics discussed as lawmakers worked to define their platform around issues they say affect most Americans. “This issue will be a defining one in the 2026 elections,” said Rep. Katherine Clark, D-MA.
LEESBURG, VA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-3), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-6), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), and Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) to discuss House Democrats' plan to fix America’s broken care economy. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"We just wrapped up a plenary session on the care economy, and here’s the topline: this issue will be a defining one in the 2026 elections. It is going to be carried by candidates who have real solutions.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Democratic Whip Katherine Clark; Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar; Gregory W.
Minority Whip Katherine Clark, who skipped last night’s State of the Union address, criticized President Donald Trump for ignoring “real issues” during his speech and speaking about a “golden age that really only applies to Donald Trump.”
“He is the only one who is truly benefiting economically from his presidency,” Clark told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer.
The Massacusetts Democrat highlighted the negative impact of Trump’s tariff policies on small businesses, saying small business owners she has spoken to are “feeling like it is a matter of time before their doors close.”