A federal judge just ordered Trump to fully fund SNAP after he chose to weaponize hunger. I’ve been fighting to protect thousands of Fairfax families from going hungry — and saw firsthand the damage his actions caused at food pantries across our community.

President Gregory Washington has been an exemplary leader in the most difficult of times. Disgraced Washington politicians like Jim Jordan can try to tear him down with Trumped up, bogus accusations, but our community knows the truth. My full statement below ⬇️

My statement on the retirement announcement of Speaker Emerita @nancypelosi69.bsky.social ⬇️

Trump just broke his own record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. It’s time for Republicans to work with Democrats to cancel the health care cuts and reopen the government.

824,000 Virginians are at risk of missing meals because Trump chose not to release SNAP funds. At food pantries across Fairfax this week, I saw volunteers doing everything possible to fill the gap his decision created.

Last night Americans sent a clear message that Republicans need to change course. It's time for President Trump to meet with Congressional Leadership, end the Republican Shutdown, and cancel the health care cuts.

It’s Election Day, Fairfax! Polls are open until 7 PM. You can vote as long as you’re in line by then. Make your plan to vote: Fairfax County: fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/election-day Fairfax City: fairfaxva.gov/Government/Elections

200 federal employees & retirees joined our Annual Open Season Workshop to get clear answers and make confident health care choices. It was an honor to continue this VA-11 tradition. If you missed it, no worries, you can still watch the recording here: tinyurl.com/39jjeyd8

Millions of children, veterans, & seniors are missing meals because Trump chose to weaponize hunger by refusing to release SNAP funds. I visited food pantries across Fairfax today as they struggle to keep up with rising demand.

(1/2): Thank you to the @littlelobbyists.com for stopping by my office this afternoon to talk about how Medicaid is a lifeline for countless children with complex medical issues.

(1/2): Today we broke ground on Beacon Landing, which will soon be home to 54 units of permanent supportive housing. The late Gerry Connolly, was instrumental in helping The Lamb Center make this project a reality.

Today I joined community members & volunteers at the 33rd Burke/Fairfax CROP Hunger Walk to support the fight against hunger at home. During this shutdown, as food insecurity rises, it is more important than ever that we come together with compassion & a shared purpose to support our neighbors.

Families are choosing which parent will go without health insurance. 19,000 VA-11 residents face skyrocketing premiums because of GOP health care cuts. Republicans must return to DC so we can cancel the health care cuts & end the shutdown.

(1/2): As healthcare costs rise, it is more important than ever that Virginians receive the treatment they need. That’s why it was great to join Northern Virginia Family Services at their annual Vienna Health Fair alongside Mayor of Vienna Linda Colbert and Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn!

Trump promised to bring down costs & he hasn’t delivered. Grocery prices are skyrocketing, inflation is rising, & the tariffs are driving up costs for middle class families. Democrats are focused on making health care & everyday life more affordable for hardworking Americans.

Health care is top of mind for Americans right now. I was proud to host our annual Open Season Workshop this morning to help federal employees & retirees compare plans & make confident health care choices. Thank you to everyone who joined! Watch here: tinyurl.com/39jjeyd8

Trump is racking up loss after loss in the courts during the Republican shutdown. But, more importantly, families will get the food they need. ⬇️

Millions of children, veterans, & seniors could go hungry because Trump and Republicans are illegally blocking food aid. Even after enduring months of attacks, fired & furloughed federal workers are fighting to feed their neighbors.

While Trump builds his golden ballroom, 42M Americans could go hungry because he is trying to cut off SNAP funds. Today, fired and furloughed federal workers came together to collect food to help the families Trump has abandoned.

824,000 Virginians will go hungry because Trump refuses to release $5B in SNAP funds Congress already approved.

First, Republicans cut $168 billion from SNAP. Now, Trump has ordered the @usdagov.bsky.social not to use emergency funds as SNAP runs dry. He can find $40B for his right-wing buddy in Argentina & $300M for a golden ballroom, but nothing for 42 million Americans who need food. Shameful.

This morning, I joined former federal workers impacted by the Trump Administrations’s actions. These dedicated public servants should be honored and celebrated, not attacked and fired.

Republicans are feeling the heat as America barrels toward the health-care cliff they created. I joined the @demwomencaucus.bsky.social & my @housedemocrats.bsky.social colleagues at the Capitol today to highlight the impact of this crisis on hardworking families and businesses.

National Immigrants Day is an opportunity to celebrate our nation’s proud history of welcoming immigrants from across the globe. In Virginia & across the nation, immigrants enrich our culture, economy, & communities. Today and every day, we should celebrate their contributions.

18,005 VA-11 residents will lose their health care & 19,000 more face skyrocketing premiums because of Republican health care cuts. 
I came to the Capitol today ready to negotiate to end this health crisis & reopen the government—but Republicans took their 27th paid day off.

(1/2): It’s day 26 of the Republican shutdown & families are suffering. Congressional Republicans are feeling the heat from their constituents on the health care cliff that is looming.

Good morning, Fairfax! Tune in to #Fox5DC at 8:30am. I’ll be joining @fitzdc.bsky.social live to talk about the Republican shutdown, standing up for federal workers, & protecting health care.

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s ArtsFairfax awards! The individuals and organizations honored at this event each year play a huge role in fostering the arts throughout our region. The arts are not a luxury, they are a necessity.

Republicans have steered the American people toward a health-care cliff with no plan to avoid it. They keep ignoring the solution: end your vacation, return to DC, & work with Democrats to prevent the crisis & end the shutdown.

Republicans are feeling the heat on the health care crisis they created—huddling behind closed doors as premiums skyrocket. Speaker Johnson, stop talking amongst yourselves. It’s time to come back to the Capitol & work with Democrats to end the shutdown & protect families’ care.

Team Walkinshaw here taking over James’ account to wish him a Happy Birthday! 🎈 He’s been at the Capitol fighting to end the shutdown and deliver for Fairfax families. We managed to pull him away for a few minutes so he could enjoy a slice of cake!

Trump & Russ Vought are attacking federal workers—illegally firing them during the shutdown to advance their MAGA agenda. But they’re losing in court! Alongside leaders like Rob Shriver from @democracyforward.org, we’re fighting back—and winning.

(1/2): Republicans say they’ll get around to addressing the health care cost crisis — but for 15 years they’ve tried to kill the ACA. Their so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” will rip coverage from 360,000 Virginians.

It’s been over a month since Speaker Mike Johnson & the House GOP went on vacation. Federal workers are missing paychecks, families face rising health costs, & Congress still gets paid. That’s not right. I’ve refused my own paycheck until this shutdown is over.

All it takes is one call from Putin for Trump to fall for his lies and concede Ukrainian territory. Weak.

As cyber threats grow, Trump’s DHS is “punishing Democrats” by firing & reassigning cybersecurity experts. These actions endanger us & violate the law. @repshontelbrown.bsky.social, @repsuhas.bsky.social, @repvindman.bsky.social, @eleanornorton.bsky.social & I are demanding answers from Sec. Noem.

(1/2): When Republicans push to let ACA tax credits expire—as a GOP House Member did before my interview—they’re saying thousands of their constituents should see premiums skyrocket, putting affordable coverage out of reach.

My @oversightdemocrats.house.gov colleagues and I remain laser-focused on full accountability in the Epstein investigation. The American people deserve transparency. #ReleaseTheFiles

Thank you to the Fairfax NAACP for the opportunity to share a message of hope at last night’s Freedom Fund Gala. I was honored to join my colleague, @mcclellan.house.gov, who delivered an inspiring keynote address, and to receive the Friend of the NAACP Award.

The seeds of the American Revolution were sown right here in Fairfax, where our founders said no to a king. Today, thousands of Fairfax families stood with millions of Americans nationwide to keep that spirit alive: No Kings. No crowns. No authoritarianism.

I had the pleasure of joining the Monticello Woods Civic Association for their Annual Neighborhood Night Out BBQ Social! It was great to come together with Supervisor Lusk, Senator Marsden, and public safety partners to support this community-building event.

Thanks to the Braddock District Office and many partners for organizing the 3rd Annual Climate Action Conference. Once again, we came together to recommit ourselves and share information and actionable strategies to address climate change.

BREAKING: Prince Andrew resigns amid mounting pressure. Speaker Johnson, swear in Adelita Grijalva and RELEASE the Epstein files. No more delays. The public deserves the truth. #EpsteinFiles

Day 17 of the shutdown. Speaker Johnson refuses to get back to work & swear in Adelita Grijalva —because her vote would make 218 & force a vote to release the Epstein files. He’s so afraid of disobeying Trump’s orders that he’s kept the House in recess for nearly a month.

Tonight, I joined Cornerstones at their Abundant Harvest event in support of their critical work fighting food insecurity. As families face real consequences from the shutdown, organizations like Cornerstones are a lifeline. Honored to also recognize Kerrie Wilson for her decades of leadership.

Federal workers are patriots — not political pawns. Trump & his “Grim Reaper” Russ Vought are attacking the very people who serve our nation. To the 60,000 federal workers in VA-11 & those across America: millions of us stand with you. We’re fighting for you every day.

For the Epstein-th time, #releasethefiles!

Elon Musk and DOGE made federal workers list the 5 things they accomplished each week. @repsuhas.bsky.social & I are wondering what 5 things have Congressional Republicans accomplished this month? It’s week 4 of the GOP vacation. Get back to work, Mr. Speaker!

A federal court just halted Trump’s illegal shutdown firing scheme. My statement below ⬇️

The GOP shut down the government. They’re driving up health care costs and refuse to negotiate. Now Speaker Mike Johnson won’t swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social because it would force a vote to release the Epstein files. Swear her in, now!