Brad's Newsletter

One of the highlights of summer is that the Cubs, despite early season predictions, are very much in the playoff hunt. Meanwhile, across the Tenth district, schools rush to complete their summer construction projects as students return with high hopes for a great year ahead. I was honored to join North Chicago Community School District 187 for their annual school year kick-off.

The summer of ’23 is a clarion call for bold, urgent action. Though it’s been mostly nice weather here in Illinois, the hottest global summer in recorded history continues to ravage the globe and particularly the United States.

Yesterday was, to say the least, a busy news day. For the third time since March, former President Donald Trump was indicted—this time on charges related to his accused role in the efforts to overturn the election on January 6, 2021.

It’s going to be hot in the Chicago area this week. Forecasts have temperatures above 90 degrees every day, with cooler temperatures over the weekend. This is pretty much the weather we would expect here at the end of July, but not so much elsewhere around the country and around the world.

Tonight is Major League Baseball’s annual all-star game, which marks the halfway point of summer for many. I hope you are having a good summer season thus far.

Wishing everyone a very Happy Independence Day. Whether you are participating in communal events or celebrating with family and friends, I hope it is a day worthy of our nation’s 247th birthday.

As the 118th Congress approaches its six-month milestone, it’s good to be home for the Independence Day holiday, especially after seven consecutive weeks in Washington.

Last month, when we were up against a debt ceiling deadline, the House came together to work for American families and find common ground to reach and pass the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.