This “deal” is a bad deal for Americans. These pinky promises from Republicans won’t save anyone’s healthcare. We can’t just surrender and leave working people worse off. It’ll be a no from me.

Under Biden, the IRS launched a program for people to file their taxes FOR FREE (finally!) Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.

Trump wanted to get away with starving people for his political gain but this isn’t a game. It’s real people’s lives. Kids will miss meals. People need SNAP funded now.

Turns out Americans want our First Amendment rights protected. We want good and affordable health care. We want a government that works for us, not against us.

if you have the means, please help out your community💕

Trump has the power to fund SNAP with the contingency funds. The White House MUST comply with the judge's order immediately so millions of families don't go hungry.

I heard Mike Johnson has been lying saying Democrats are nowhere to be found in DC. That's rich coming from him, the exact person who has kept the House of Representatives closed since September 19. Mike Johnson, we are ready & waiting for you to call the House back. Stop with the lies and games.

I’m absolutely heartbroken for the family of Lia Smith and the Middlebury College Community. As a parent, I’m crushed by this news and grieving for her parents and loved ones. The loss of a child is unimaginable. The community will remember Lia as a bright student, talented athlete, and friend.

So proud of Genesis and all the young people who are being called at such a young age to protect their families against ICE and Trump’s terror campaigns. Like Genesis said, we will get through this together. But it’s going to take every single one of us standing up for our neighbors and rights.

7 years ago today a mass shooter killed 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue. Rose Mallinger Jerry Rabinowitz Cecil & David Rosenthal Daniel Stein Richard Gottfried Joyce Fienberg Melvin Wax Bernice & Sylvan Simon Irving Younger May their memory be a blessing.

Incredibly powerful words from Pastor David Black.

Pastor David Black was shot in the head with pepper balls while attempting to pray for and comfort ICE detainees in Chicago. I asked him why he feels called in this dark hour to stand up for immigrants. Please listen to his response. Especially you, Speaker Johnson.

Trump couldn't handle an ad that featured real words by Ronald Reagan and had a temper tantrum so now we're boxed out of trading with one of our biggest trading partners and strongest allies. Pure ego and incompetence are going to economically devastate working families.

The American people are enraged. Enraged while walking through their neighborhoods and watching on their screens seeing all the ways Trump is abusing power to empower, enrich, and protect himself while the rest of us suffer.

I heard from people who have experienced ICE's terror campaign in Chicago. People snatched off the street and disappeared. People dropping their kids off at school. People on their way to work. They're not criminals. They're the backbones of our communities.

May be the first time she has stood at that podium and told the truth.

Celebrating 21 years married to my wife, Elizabeth! Taking a moment to appreciate all the adventure, ups and downs, laughs, and memories we've had together. Thanks for being an amazing support system to our family. ❤️

Oh and by the way that makes not one, but TWO private jets for Kristi Noem! While the American people get zip, zero, zilch for health care! This is insane!

Just going to leave this here.

To all who are attending a No Kings rally tomorrow, Trump and figures in his administration are attempting to smear the rallies as hateful and violent. We know that’s not true, so don’t take the bait. Keep it calm. Keep it safe. Keep it joyful. See you out there!

Nearly 20 of them are children. American children. Stephen Miller never actually intended on going after "violent criminal illegal aliens." This is a fear campaign to amass control. And the Trump administration does not care who ends up as collateral damage.

Speaker Johnson needs to stop with the phony excuses and swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social immediately.

OMG Speaker Johnson, wait til you hear about January 6th!

I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Miss Major Griffin-Gracy last year. Her fierce leadership trailblazed a path toward equal rights for trans people, a fight that continues on today. She will be deeply, deeply missed. Rest in power, Miss Major.

📞I'm hosting a tele-town hall tomorrow, Oct. 15, 6-7PM📞 I'll be answering your questions about the shutdown and anything else on your mind. To receive a call, submit your contact info here: balint.house.gov/forms/form/?... You can also listen in at balint.house.gov/live.

The GOP controls the House, Senate, and White House. And they love to remind us when it’s convenient for them. So it's on them to fund the government. If they want our votes, they have to come talk to us. They know what we want: extend the ACA tax credits so the healthcare system doesn't collapse.

Today is a beautiful day for Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva.

It is no coincidence that Trump is indicting AG Tish James, someone who he considers a political enemy because she held him accountable to the law in New York. Once again he is playing wannabe dictator and going after anyone who doesn’t bend the knee to him. Disgraceful.

Today is the second anniversary of the horrific October 7 attack by Hamas on innocent Israeli civilians. I mourn all the lives lost that day and for all those killed and wounded, both Israelis and Palestinians, in this horrible ongoing war.

See you in Middlebury tonight!

The type of regime that uses military-style raids to tear children out of bed in the middle of the night is an authoritarian one. This is a manufactured crisis and an escalation in force and violence that is traumatizing families. Terrifying scenes in Chicago due to ICE.

Congress has not voted since September 19th, and Speaker Johnson cancelled votes AGAIN. And let me tell you why. He doesn’t want to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva — because she would be the final vote needed on the discharge petition to release the Epstein files.

Friday marks day 3 of the Republican government shutdown. My friend and colleague @repstansbury.bsky.social and I will be coming to you live on Instagram to discuss what’s next. Join us on Friday at 3:30PM eastern / 1:30PM mountain and make sure to come with questions for us!

"Becca, will I continue to receive my Social Security and SSI payments if the government is shut down? Yes. "Will I still be able to use my Medicare or Medicaid?" Also yes.

There's been a lot of talk about the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. In Vermont, about 30k people have insurance through the ACA marketplace, called Vermont Health Connect. These plans can still be expensive, so there are tax credits to help you pay for your plan.

Wishing an easy and meaningful fast to everyone celebrating Yom Kippur in Vermont and around the world. May it be a time of reflection, renewal, and hope.

Day 1 of the government shutdown. Trump is planning to use the shutdown as cover to purge civil servants. Mass firing federal employees and dismantling agencies has been a long-time goal. Any shutdown layoffs are ILLEGAL. He has zero new authority to fire federal workers.

Join me at 7 AM live on YouTube! 👇

Hey Vermonters, without further action from Republicans, the government will shut down tonight at midnight. You may have questions about how a government shutdown will affect you and your family. Please see these FAQs now live on my website:

If Republicans in Congress allow the health care tax credits to expire, here's what it will mean for Vermont⤵️ 27,000 Vermonters will see their health care costs go up. 28,512 Vermonters will lose health coverage because Republicans cut Medicaid/Green Mountain Care. Cruel.

Shana Tova! Happy New Year to all who celebrate. Last night I celebrated with my family with apples and honey for a sweet upcoming year. May we all do all we can to alleviate suffering around the world.

Our nation is in crisis. We are in a very dark place and Americans are scared and they want to see a way forward. We all need to start with ourselves.

My vote on the Charlie Kirk resolution today was a vote to condemn ALL political violence. My thoughts here:

The suffering in Gaza goes beyond the tragic loss of life inherent to war; at this point, the Netanyahu government’s actions appear to be a systematic, intentional destruction of the Palestinian people.

SPOILER ALERT: This is not going to trickle down.

We all need to come to terms with the fact that NO ONE is safe from gun violence in America. It is going to take federal legislation to keep guns away from dangerous people. It's going to mean ending the constant demonizing and fearmongering of other people.

I'll never forget 24 years ago today finding out about the attack on 9/11. We hold the memory of the 3,000 fellow Americans in our hearts today and everyday. And we will always remember the bravery of the first responders.

Political violence is never the answer. This is NOT the way forward and has no place in a healthy democracy.

Demilitarize DC now. Donald Trump cannot declare “war” on DC, Chicago, LA, or any city.

Let me get this straight: in order to see if your medical procedure is covered by insurance, the government will use AI to decide if it is really necessary?? For-profit companies will deny care for seniors and working people to get richer. Despicable.