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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 21h

This morning, I joined advocates, survivors, and community members at the Brady Vigil outside the NRA Headquarters to honor the lives lost to gun violence, and to continue my commitment to ending this epidemic.

Every life lost is a reminder of why we keep fighting for common sense gun laws.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 21h

The Trump war on health care continues.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 2d

A little candy, a lot of smiles, and tons of Herndon pride!

Thanks to everyone who brought the energy and spirit to this year’s Herndon Homecoming Parade.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 8d

Trump and Republicans are using their shutdown to hurt hardworking Americans.

That’s their idea of a good time?

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 10d

It’s Democratic Primary Day in Braddock!

If you pre-registered to vote online you can cast your ballot before 5 pm.

If you’re voting in person, 3 locations are open until 5.

Find a poll and learn about the candidates and electronic ranked choice voting: fairfaxdemocrats.org/braddock/

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 12d

Russ Vought must testify to Congress and explain why he feels he can break the law to help Trump hurt the American people.

🔗 The Hill thehill.com/homenews/hou...

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 12d

If Russ Vought has time to meet with House Republicans, he can find the time to testify under oath about his illegal scheme to mass fire federal employees.

Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 12d

The law is clear: you can’t “mass fire” federal workers during a shutdown.

Trump’s hatchet man Russ Vought is open about his plan to break the law and fire feds during the shutdown.

He needs to explain under oath why he feels he’s above the law.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 13d

Vought’s directive is an illegal power grab. A federal shutdown does not unlock a secret sledgehammer that he can take to the federal workforce.

🔗 Read more from my op-ed on MSNBC here: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Opinion | Russ Vought's directive to fire federal workers during a shutdown is blatantly illegal

Vought’s memo is political intimidation, not valid administrative guidance, says Rep. James Walkinshaw.

www.msnbc.com

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 13d

Budget Director Russell Vought just told congressional Republicans about his plan to carry out mass firings of federal workers during this government shutdown (1/2).

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 14d

With just a few hours until a government shutdown, House Republicans are on vacation or on the golf course when they should be here in Washington working to cancel the health care cuts and keep the government open.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 14d

rollcall.com/2025/09/30/g...

He once worked for Gerry Connolly. Now he hopes to carry on his legacy - Roll Call

“I represent a lot of them, but every congressional district has federal workers who could go without their paycheck,” Rep. James Walkinshaw said.

rollcall.com

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 14d

Proud to be carrying on the critical work of my mentor Gerry Connolly. His top priority was fighting for federal employees. I come in every day to give a voice to those hurt by the disastrous Trump policies, and I know we will turn the tide on his assault on federal employees.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 14d

The most corrupt Administration in American history.

While the American people struggle to afford health care and groceries, these guys are literally grabbing sacks of cash.

www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/e...

How Tom Homan wound up ensnared in an FBI contracts-for-cash sting

A former associate of Trump’s border czar allegedly proposed a $1 million scheme last year that put FBI agents on Homan's trail.

www.msnbc.com

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 15d

Trump and his MAGA allies gave tax cuts to billionaires — now it’s time for Republicans to make a deal that protects health care for working and middle-class Americans and keeps the government open.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 15d

I’ve been on Capitol Hill all day ready to negotiate to protect health care and prevent a government shutdown. We need congressional Republicans to get here and do the same.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 19d

Trump’s cavalier dismissal of Epstein’s rape and abuse of girls is disgusting. His callous disregard of the Epstein survivors is unacceptable, and the American people deserve the full truth.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 28d

(2/2): I’ll continue fighting to avoid premium increases and Medicaid cuts; and fund the government while requiring that Trump actually implements the programs Congress funds.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 28d

(1/2): We are heading toward a Trump shutdown for a simple reason. He directed Republicans in Congress to reject bipartisan negotiations and pass a bill that locks in devastating cuts to health care.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 29d

As I’ve been saying, everyone knows someone who has lost their job due to Trump policies.

And yet, Winsome Earle-Sears continues to prioritize partisan politics over Virginia jobs.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · Sep 14

My first few days in Congress have been jam-packed!

✅ Introduced my 1st bill to protect federal workers from unjust DOGE cuts.
✅ Signed the Epstein discharge petition.
✅ Gave my 1st floor speech calling out Trump’s harmful policies.

It’s an honor to serve Fairfax families.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · Sep 13

Fairfax families are already facing ACA hikes & Medicaid cuts from Trump’s policies. Now he’s pushing toward a shutdown and blocking good-faith negotiations.

I’ll keep fighting for solutions that protect families & lower health care costs.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · Sep 12

Grateful to be elected as Fairfax’s fighter in Congress. On day one, I hit the ground running to protect federal workers, stop Trump’s dangerous agenda, and deliver for families.

Follow @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social to stay connected to the work ahead.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · Sep 11

On 9/11/2001, I was a freshman at NYU.

I'll never forget the sound of the planes crashing, the smell of smoke, and the courage of the first responders. Today, let's remember and honor the lives lost on that terrible day.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · Sep 10

Honored to be sworn in today to represent VA-11 in Congress. Fairfax families will always come first.

Grateful to my wife Yvette and our son Mateo for their love and support every step of the way.

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James Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · Sep 10

As I promised, I’m on my way to the U.S. Capitol and will be there by 9:00 am. My hope is that Speaker Johnson follows the precedent he set and that I’m sworn in right away to begin serving Fairfax families in Congress.

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