Vance is a purely political creature with no abiding policy goal beyond white nationalism. But he understands that any R with Presidential ambitions must start distancing himself from Trump. That's what he's gingerly trying to do here. And he won't be the last to do so.

The markets are reacting to yesterday's news.

Everything is awesome. Everything is cool when you’re part of a team.

TALARICO!!!!!

Nothing would be more patriotic than electing 250 Democrats to the House on our 250th birthday.

There is so much ketchup on the walls of the Presidential bedroom right now.

I toured Thunderbolt Locks, Willow Florist Shop, and Noble Table Bistro with Willow Springs Village President Melissa Neddermeyer, Countryside Mayor Sean McDermott, and the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

I’m proud to support legislation that strengthens the small business community.

Both my Lombard and Washington, D.C. offices are accepting internship applications for my Spring 2027 internship program!

Applications will close on November 15, 2026 or until positions are filled.

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In the last year, energy prices have skyrocketed. I teamed up with Congressman Mike Levin to introduce the Energy Bills Relief Act, legislation to make energy cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable for families.

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A constituent in Lombard reached out to my office for assistance with their pending H-4 visa and Employment Authorization Document renewal applications. My team followed up with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the constituent’s behalf, which helped resolve the issue.

VOTE! And crank this all day long. Make it a good day. youtu.be/M3fkZeWsyvo?...

Are you having trouble with a federal agency? Reach out to my office and let us help. casten.house.gov/services/hel...

Trump is sundowning a little faster every day. www.nytimes.com/2026/11/01/u...

This may be my greatest artistic accomplishment.

Go vote! (With gratitude to the fine bakers as @equality.house.gov)

10/30 is for pumpkin carving. 10/31 is for decorating and/or feeding the neighborhood squirrels. Enjoy it while it lasts!

We are actively working to protect our democracy from Donald Trump. That is the moment we are in. Vote accordingly for the sake of our 250 year old experiment. The times have found us. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

Earlier this week, I toured Hayes Beer Distributing Company in Alsip alongside Cook County-area state representatives and senators. We learned about the operations at the facility and the retail accounts they serve throughout the country.

In Congress, I am committed to ensuring our veterans receive the benefits they have earned.

I joined American Legion T.H.B. Post 187’s monthly meeting to share my legislative priorities and to hear how Congress can better serve our nation’s veterans.

I recently met with the team at Advantage Chevrolet. We discussed electric vehicle expansion in Illinois and affordability challenges in the auto industry. I also learned about their community engagement, including their entrepreneurial mentorship programs.