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Hawai‘i Reaction to US Strike on Syria

In a statement released this afternoon, Rep. Hanabusa said, “I don’t believe the President had the authority to order this strike and escalate a long standing conflict without a clear plan. Under the War Powers Act, he should have come to Congress to seek authorization.”

Largest Crowd on Congressional Tour: Gabbard’s Maui Event Draws 1,000

Rep. Gabbard discussed Maui’s water infrastructure, prison overcrowding, decriminalizing marijuana, access to truly affordable healthcare, criminal justice…

Rep. Gabbard Relocates Maui Town Hall to Accommodate Strong Interest

The previous venue, at the Maui Tropical Plantation had a maximum capacity of 250 people, and already had more than 400 Valley Isle residents who had RSVP’d

Rep. Gabbard Addresses Local & National Issues at Lānaʻi Town Hall

A Lānaʻi resident from Syria thanked Rep. Gabbard for fighting for peace in her home country after the congresswoman spoke about the need to end the counterproductive regime change war in Syria.

Gabbard Joins Colleagues in Backing “Stop Arming Terrorists Act”

US Reps Tulsi Gabbard, Peter Welch, and Tom Garrett hosted a press conference today urging their colleagues to support and pass the bipartisan Stop Arming Terrorists Act.

Hawaiʻi Case Stayed as Nationwide Order Blocking Immigration Ban Remains

Today’s order from Judge Watson stays the Hawaiʻi lawsuit so long as the Washington nationwide injunction remains in place.

Hawaiʻi Files Federal Lawsuit Against Trump for Immigration Order

The lawsuit filed today by the state of Hawaiʻi asks the court to block implementation of the January 27, 2017 Executive Order signed by President Trump.

Gabbard Meets with President-Elect Donald Trump

US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who represents the 2nd Congressional District of Hawaii that includes Maui, released a statement today after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump regarding Syria.

Hirono Returns From Middle East Meetings

One year after supporting the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the Iran Nuclear Deal), Sen. Mazie K. Hirono traveled to the Middle East to discuss JCPOA’s implementation and broader security challenges in the region.