Rep. Krishnamoorthi: ‘Outraged’ by Joe Ricketts’ Islamophobic emails

WASHINGTON — Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., one of four Hindus in Congress, on Wednesday said he was “outraged” by Islamophobic emails written by Cubs patriarch and conservative mega-donor Joe Ricketts, and urged the baseball organization to meet with “leading” Muslim-Americans in the Chicago area. A meeting is already in the works, spokesman Dennis Culloton said, […]

Congressman Krishnamoorthi discusses the State of the Union speech on CNN

Raja on CNN 2/1

Legislation calls for end of government shutdowns

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan House resolution is calling on Congress to end future government shutdowns. Introduced by Reps Paul Mitchell (R-Dryden) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), the resolution calls on Congress to prevent any future lapse in appropriations, and to permanently end government shutdowns. “One of Congress’ most fundamental duties is to fund the government and […]

Congressman Krishnamoorthi discusses the latest developments in the investigations

Congressman Krishnamoorthi on CNN discussing the Roger Stone Indictment

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-8th): “He had no alternative but to open up the government”

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins John Williams moments after President Trump’s announcement that the government is opening back up through mid-February, thanks to a deal with the Democrats. Congressman Krishnamoorthi outlines how the reopening bill could pass. PC: Evan Vucci, AP Photo Source

Congressman Krishnamoorthi discussing the postponement of Michael Cohen’s testimony

Geneva Women March Despite Snow

Cold, wind and snow did not stop about 1,000 women, men and children from attending a women’s march and rally in Geneva outside of the Kane County Courthouse Saturday morning. Leah Beck, one of the organizers of the march, said attendees are taking advantage of the momentum created by the first march in Washington, D.C. […]

Congressman Krishnamoorthi on CNN to discuss BuzzFeed Report