Had a great time joining friends and family to kick off the Palmdale Water District H2GO 5K at Lake Palmdale this morning! Thanks to everyone who came out to support our community this morning, and congratulations to all the runners, including the members of #TeamWhitesides who hit the course!

This year’s @scvbgc Gala brought together dedicated community members to raise money for after-school programming that serves thousands of kids across our region. With over 2,000 students enrolled in their program and 9,000 additional kids served through additional outreach, the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita has an enormously positive impact on our community.  Thanks to Di and Jeffrey Thompson for hosting, and everyone at the Boys & Girls club for helping make a positive impact through mentorship and guidance for those who need it!

Inflation crossed 4% for the first time in three years – as the administration’s war in Iran continues, Americans are paying the price at the grocery store, the gas pump, and energy bills. We need to plan to end this war, and bring down the cost of living for everyone who has been affected by the crisis.

I attended the 16th Annual WE Build Women's Empowerment Build in Palmdale, where volunteers came together to help build homes for veteran families in the AV. Events like this are so important – thank you to @Homes4Fams and everyone who dedicated their time and energy to supporting those who served our country.

My colleagues and I are demanding answers from the administration on the spread of Ebola through Central Africa, how their cuts to foreign aid have impacted this crisis, and what their plans are to keep us here at home safe. What starts as an outbreak thousands of miles away can reach our communities faster than ever because of global travel. Now, with over 500 people infected and 90 dead, the White House must explain how they intend to help our international partners with aid containment and treatment efforts while keeping American families protected.

WATCH: I challenged the Energy Secretary after he repeatedly refused to acknowledge a simple fact: daytime solar is the cheapest source of electricity available today. But, this debate is about more than energy prices. It's about whether America will lead the industries of the future or fall behind our global competitors.

WHITESIDES: The truth is the cheapest form of energy on a per unit basis is daytime solar. Is that not true? CHRIS WRIGHT: It depends-- WHITESIDES: No it doesn't depend! It's true. You are amazingly misleading the American public. WRIGHT: It depends-- WHITESIDES: No!

It was great to congratulate the new Artemis III mission crew yesterday! They are expected to launch into low Earth orbit next year, with the goal of testing some of the critical functions we will need to bring astronauts back to the moon.

Congratulations to the @AVCollegeCA's Class of 2026! I had the honor of speaking at their graduation ceremony and wishing them luck on their journey ahead. I offered them three pieces of advice: find your crew, remember that pushing through hard times can often lead to triumph on the other end, and invest as much in your family as you do in your career. I have no doubt that this class of graduates will do great things for our region and beyond.

The majority in Congress is pushing another $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol with no additional reforms. At a time when Americans are worried about paying their bills, we should not be writing another blank check to ICE and Border Patrol.

Congratulations to the Antelope Valley Blue Star Mothers of Chapter 14 for winning 2026 Non-Profit of the Year. This award is incredibly well-deserved — from sending care packages to troops overseas to assisting the local military community, AV Blue Star Mothers have tirelessly supported our servicemembers and veterans.

Congratulations to the Antelope Valley Blue Star Mothers of Chapter 14 for winning 2026 Non-Profit of the Year. This award is incredibly well-deserved — from sending care packages to troops overseas to assisting the local military community, AV Blue Star Mothers have tirelessly supported our servicemembers and veterans.

When a natural disaster like wildfire hits, we need our roads for evacuation, emergency response, and supply deliveries to function. But right now, there is no mechanism to identify which transportation infrastructure is most vulnerable – or most critical – during an emergency. That’s why I just introduced the Disaster Ready Infrastructure Act with Rep. @JayObernolte and @RepJoeNeguse, which will help local communities identify what roads are most vulnerable, and which ones are most important to keep open. That kind of planning can save lives.

Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) secured several key wins for California’s 27th District in the bipartisan FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed out of the House Armed Services Committee this past week. hometownstation.com/santa-cl…

Thanks to @SALVAORG2 and other passionate local advocates for stopping by D.C.! It was great to talk about how we’re working together to support health care workers in the Antelope Valley, empower local entrepreneurs, and make sure that opportunities are available for all.