The shutdown is hurting families, delaying travel, and risking safety, all because of Washington’s dysfunction. It’s time to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Open the government.

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Trump is holding millions of hungry families hostage, unless he can take away their health care. Meanwhile, he’s throwing lavish parties, building a ballroom for himself, and sending $40 billion to Argentina. It’s as sickening as it is illegal. Democrats won’t stop fighting back.

🌟 Today’s the day! It’s Election Day — a moment to make your voice heard and shape the future. Head to the polls, cast your ballot, and let your vote count. 🇺🇸

Never in the history of the SNAP program - including during government shutdowns - has SNAP funding ever been suspended or only partially funded. While some funding is better than none, the Trump Administration has the means to FULLY fund this program and is CHOOSING not to. It's reprehensible.

It has been 42 days since voters in Arizona overwhelmingly elected @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social as their next congresswoman. Mike Johnson still refuses to swear her in.

Don't worry, America. When you're in line at the grocery store and the cashier is ringing you up, and your food costs an extra 50 bucks because of Trump's tariffs, just tell them "no, you're wrong."

Happy Birthday to Governor Michael Dukakis — a lifelong public servant, proud Democrat, and champion for Massachusetts families. Thank you for your decades of leadership, integrity, and dedication to the Commonwealth and our values.

See the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s full statement regarding the passing of Setti Warren.

Wishing a very happy birthday to Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano! 🎉 Thank you for your leadership and dedication to moving our Commonwealth forward.

These premium hikes go into effect in less than 24 hours. And where are House Republicans? Enjoying Day 42 of their extended vacation. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

The Trump Administration's shutdown isn’t a game – it’s affecting the livelihoods of real people here in Massachusetts. People deserve better from their government.

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Republicans in Congress quiet quit their jobs. They have not shown up to vote since September 19th. They’ve only worked 14 days since July. It is unbelievably lazy and disgraceful. Mike Johnson needs to get them back on a plane to DC to do their damn jobs!

Donald Trump deleted this from the government website. Let's be clear: there's funding available to cover SNAP benefits next month. Trump is stopping SNAP benefits because he wants to. He is forcing mommas and babies to go hungry.

Trump’s cutting off SNAP benefits and spending $300M on a White House ballroom. One million people in Massachusetts could lose food assistance. The House hasn’t voted since Sept 19. It is time to get back to work and protect SNAP!

Rep. Stansbury: We are 5 days away from SNAP benefits being cut off from 42 million Americans. Not only is Trump not negotiating, Mike Johnson has now shut down the House for 39 consecutive days. Across town, Trump is building a $300 million ballroom while he is set to let Americans starve

Trump's CHOICE to cut off food assistance in November isn't just cruel—it's illegal. The money is there, and letting families starve during this GOP shutdown is a violent policy choice. I'm glad @massago.bsky.social is suing to force this Administration to fund SNAP & keep families fed.

More than a million people in MA rely on SNAP — mostly children, seniors, and people with disabilities.   None of them will get the help they need on November 1 if Donald Trump refuses to act.    The money is there. The hunger is real. Cutting off SNAP is a choice — and it’s the wrong one.

We need to start talking about the fact that Mike Johnson has basically abolished the House of Representatives. He has made himself irrelevant and pointless, shrinking the speakership so much that his role has become a pathetic echo of what it used to be. How sad.

Under Republicans' govt shutdown, families could stop receiving food assistance on Nov. 1. Trump has the authority & money to fund SNAP benefits through November, but he's currently choosing not to. We're calling on the @USDA to reverse course and act NOW to feed our families.

This isn’t just about construction, it’s about destruction. Donald Trump has demolished the East Wing of the White House. We deserve leaders who build up our democracy, not tear it down.

While Donald Trump kicks children, seniors and people with disabilities off SNAP, he’s tearing down the White House to build a ballroom. The President should be more focused feeding the American people than throwing parties for his rich friends.

Food banks are getting hit from all sides. The Republican government shutdown is forcing more folks to turn to food pantries for help, but Donald Trump cut the federal programs that support their work. Families and food banks like Lazarus House in Lawrence deserve better.

Spoiler alert: if people are searching for second jobs at record high numbers, that means the economy is in a pretty bad shape. Donald Trump is making America unaffordable.