Donald Trump and Republicans have repeatedly made life harder for the American people during this shutdown. They should try helping them instead, and work with Democrats to lower health care costs for millions of Americans. That's what the American people are asking for.

“I don't want to hear about the affordability.” Trump is globe-trotting, holding lavish parties, focusing on a ballroom while health care and electricity costs skyrocket and his tariffs drive up grocery prices. “I don't want to hear about the affordability.” He does not care.

ICE and CBP are terrorizing our communities. What kind of "immigration enforcement" requires deploying tear gas in the vicinity of a playground where 2-year-old children are playing??

People fought and died to defend our democracy. We need a government and an economy that work for all of us, not just a handful of wealthy campaign donors. That's the nationalism I believe in.

The government shutdown has delayed Head Start from providing nutrition and education services to 716k children annually. We have a bipartisan responsibility to help working families not halt assistance they rely on. We need to vote to reopen the government and provide Americans relief.

I'm here outside Speaker Johnson’s office because he is starving families and gutting health care to cover up the Epstein Files. Change my mind.

Speaker Johnson kicked me out of his office. Here's why.

TODAY: Join @jayapal.house.gov & other @usprogressives.bsky.social members at 10:45am to hear about how they're fighting to protect health care coverage for millions of Americans amidst the Republican-manufactured shutdown. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJnC...

Donald Trump and the Republicans tried to weaponize SNAP benefits thinking it would force Democrats to cave on fighting for affordable healthcare. Now, the courts are forcing Trump to release SNAP benefits and we’re still fighting for coverage that’s affordable for everyone.

ICE is active in the Salvadoran Corridor in LA terrorizing our community. You DO NOT have to speak to them. Stay safe and share this so people know their rights.

Donald Trump and Republicans have spent the past year driving up prices, ripping health care away, and making life harder for hardworking Americans. Voters sent a message in yesterday's elections. While the GOP buries their heads in the sand, Democrats are fighting back.

My hot take on this moment: the American people have spoken loud and clear—we’re ready to reclaim our country!

I'm joining Mayor Craig Greenberg and Governor Andy Beshear for a media briefing at 3:45 p.m. to share the latest updates regarding the aircraft incident. WATCH HERE: youtube.com/live/6kASm0q...

Today is day 36 of Trump's govt shutdown, the longest shutdown in US history—second only to his 2019 shutdown. Republicans continue making history for all the wrong reasons. It's time for them to reopen the govt, save healthcare, & feed our families. And the people agree.

During the lapse in SNAP benefits, I want you to know there are resources here to help you. No one in our state should go hungry. Here are some food resources in and around WA-09.

Today is Election Day in Texas and across the country. Let me be clear: every single election matters.
Not just the “big” ones. Every. Single. One. So if you haven’t voted yet, grab your ID, call a friend, and make your plan to get to the polls. Find your polling location at vote.org

Happy #VotingDay! Find your nearest polling site and registration info for your state at vote.gov. Make your voice heard 🗳️ and help save democracy!

🚨BREAKING: After pressure from the courts + @housedemocrats.bsky.social Democrats, the Trump Admin has agreed to tap the contingency funds (as they are LEGALLY required to) to make partial SNAP payments. It’s not full relief yet, but it means families should soon see benefits start to flow.

You really don't know a lot these days, huh Mike...

The President's willing to negotiate with Putin and Hamas, but he's not willing to negotiate with Democrats to protect health care for the American people.

The immigration system is a civil system, not a criminal one. But this administration isn’t treating it that way, and they’re militarizing our communities and terrorizing people of all statuses in the process.

We're so grateful for our air traffic controllers — dedicated federal employees who are still performing their vital, stressful jobs without pay during this government shutdown. This morning, I met with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association for an update on how they're doing.

Republicans are ripping away ACA premium tax credits, causing healthcare costs to soar by 35% in Texas on average. Just look the premium rates for 2026 compared to last year. Many families won’t be able to afford it! Republicans need to reopen the government and work with Democrats to lower costs.

FACT CHECK: Donald Trump is lying, again.

Texans who use healthcare.gov to get insurance can now see how much their plan will cost for 2026. For millions of people, prices are set to go up because Republicans are getting rid of critical tax credits. You can check your plan: www.healthcare.gov/see-plans

Two federal judges just confirmed what’s obvious in law and decency: the Trump Administration must fund SNAP during the shutdown. Their attempt to hold 42 million Americans’ meals hostage for political leverage was unlawful, immoral, and disgraceful.

Vulnerable Americans should never be pawns in Trump’s political games.   If you or a loved one depend on SNAP benefits to make ends meet, please visit my website for resources on local food banks and community organizations helping fellow New Yorkers during this cruel lapse in benefits.

This is great news. Now let's hope and pray Donald Trump makes the moral, lawful decision to release these funds and ensure 42 million Americans do not go hungry come tomorrow.

If the Trump administration cruelly and illegally chooses to withhold SNAP payments tomorrow, 2 million Pennsylvanians won’t receive the food assistance they’re counting on. I applaud Governor Shapiro’s swift actions to help Pennsylvanians in need at this time.

🚨CalFresh recipients 🚨— starting tomorrow, November 1st, your November benefits may be affected by the Republican shutdown.  To learn more, visit: Barragan.house.gov/snapshutdown

This week’s Local Heroes are Dr. Ligia Peralta and Rebecca Davis. Dr. Peralta is a community physician attending to our people and fighting for everyone’s right to care. Rebecca is a breast cancer survivor telling Congress why ACA credits to matter to millions of Americans.

BS. With open enrollment starting this week, this is a HUGE issue. Here’s the truth directly from Pennie: “If EPTCs are allowed to expire this year…when taking 2026 premium increases into account, the actual cost increase for enrollees will be 102% on average.”

This is a brazen attack on small businesses owned by women, veterans, and minorities. I am disappointed that Texas leaders are doing Trump’s bidding and rolling back the clock on progress for our entrepreneurs. thetexan.news/issues/texas...

Letting 42 million Americans go without food this weekend—half of whom are children—is WRONG and a CHOICE. The funds are there, but the White House is trying to leverage hungry kids for a political agenda. Mr. President, American lives are not a political game, and we are not here to play.

Apparently "the most meaningful work" of House Republicans' lives is burying the Epstein files, forcing people to go hungry, letting Trump recklessly kidnap people and blow up boats in the Caribbean, and... leaf blowing??

Human beings cannot be illegal.

I'm grateful that the Vermont governor & legislators acted to prevent Vermont children & families from going hungry. Now Trump must obey the law & release $5 billion in emergency SNAP funding appropriated by Congress. The richest country on Earth shouldn't be facing a hunger crisis.

The Trump Administration refuses to use contingency funds to keep SNAP running after November 1st. 25 state attorneys general sued to compel USDA to do so. I joined @repvindman.bsky.social and Democratic members of the Virginia delegation to urge Virginia’s AG to do the same.

You can now visit Healthcare.gov to see how much your health care premiums will cost next year. Unfortunately many will see their costs skyrocket.

Our constituent George, who lives in #Paramount, gets care through Covered California for his health conditions that forced him to retire early. Saul’s Covered California coverage helps take care of him, his wife, and their 10-year-old daughter in #SouthGate.

All we’re asking for is bipartisanship — an agreement where you both sit down and work something out. It’s a simple proposition.

If Donald Trump wants to do something — he does it. Just look at the White House. He doesn't care if millions of Americans go hungry or lose their health insurance. That's the problem.

Great thanks to @governorferguson.bsky.social for moving $2.2 million each week to support Washington food banks as they feed the nearly one million Washingtonians relying on SNAP benefits.

Since February, 16-year-old American citizen Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim has been detained in an Israeli prison known for human rights abuses with no trial & no family contact. His well-being & health are at risk. I joined my colleagues in calling for the Trump admin to secure his release.

Today marks 7 years since 11 members of the Jewish community were murdered at the L’Simcha — Tree of Life in Pittsburgh — an act of utter hate and xenophobia.   We honor their lives by fighting, in solidarity with our neighbors, against antisemitism & oppression in all its forms.

🧵 The new Preble Street Food Security Hub in South Portland will be a lifeline for Mainers—producing up to 2K nutritious meals a day and storing tens of thousands more. With food insecurity on the rise, this new hub will tackle hunger head on, and be an invaluable resource for our community. (1/3)

Over 600,000 Californians will be priced out of health care next year if Congress doesn’t act. Listen to one of my constituents share her concerns about her premiums more than doubling. youtu.be/plQJu7Srfmg

Glad that @governor.ca.gov signed Wakiesha's Law in California after years of advocacy by her family. No family's pain should be compounded by the delayed notification of the death of a loved one. Let's pass my bill to ensure this is law nationwide.

Such a wonderful week at home! Including our visit to the @tgrcnm.bsky.social. This center is an amazing resource that provides safe spaces to connect, get access to healthcare, casework, housing, and hot meals, a donation closet, and so much more! Thank you TGRC for the incredible work you do! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️