WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego issued the following press release:

Finishing his first year in office, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)released the following statement:

"I know this year hasn't been easy for working families or for our country. The cost of groceries and energy rose dramatically, Republicans raised health care costs for millions of Americans, Trump took a wrecking ball to the federal services that millions of Americans rely on, and this administration's cruel immigration practices tore families apart and caused chaos in our communities. But from day one, I've made it my mission to show up, listen to, and fight for Arizonans.

"Looking ahead to 2026, I'm focused on building on this progress and continuing to show up...