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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 6h

RIFs during a shutdown are 100% illegal.

@oversightdemocrats.house.gov Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia and I called on @USGAO to investigate Russ Vought’s illegal directive ordering agencies to fire federal workers in violation of the Antideficiency Act.

This scheme needs to be investigated.

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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam @repsuhas.bsky.social · 10h

Here’s what I think of Russ Vought’s tweet bragging about RIFs.

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 9h

This is illegal, plain and simple.

And let’s be clear: Trump is deliberately firing American workers and gutting the services we all rely on every day.

We will fight these attacks on civil servants every step of the way.

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OMB says ‘substantial’ federal employee layoffs have begun

Just before the shutdown, OMB told agencies to draft RIF plans for programs that wouldn’t have alternative funding sources.

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Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost @frost.house.gov · 9h

The Trump Admin is using this shutdown to illegally fire federal workers and instead of allowing us to come back and vote on reopening the government, House Republicans are extending their vacation another week.

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Congressman Wesley Bell @repwesleybellmo.bsky.social · 9h

It is reprehensible that, in the midst of a government shutdown, we are now witnessing mass firings of federal employees. Russ Vought and the Trump administration are exploiting this crisis to advance the same effort to dismantle the federal government that we saw under the DOGE and in Project 2025—

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Kweisi Mfume @repkweisimfume.bsky.social · 9h

Federal workers and contractors are regular, hard-working Americans who have bills to pay and financial obligations to meet.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 8h

It's absolutely illegal for Trump to fire dedicated federal workers.

We're in the midst of a shutdown HE created that’s hurting military families, federal workers, & everyone in America.

This isn’t over. We'll see him in court.

CBS News @cbsnews.com · 13h

BREAKING: Layoffs of federal workers begin as the government shutdown enters Day 10, OMB Director Russ Vought says.

Government shutdown live updates as military poised to miss first paychecks next week

The government shutdown entered its 10th day Friday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan. Follow live updates.

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Rep. Dave Min @congressmin.bsky.social · 7h

Air traffic controllers across the nation will soon miss their first paycheck because of the Republican shutdown. Many of these families live paycheck to paycheck. They can’t afford to be pawns in Republicans’ political games.

It’s time the GOP finished their vacations and reopened the government.

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

My statement on the reports that Trump and Vought have started their illegal mass firing scheme ⬇️

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 7h

RIFS during a shutdown are illegal.

@oversightdemocrats.house.gov is accepting whistleblower reports to ensure accountability.

oversightdemocrats.house.gov/contact/tip-line

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 11h

TO ALL FEDERAL WORKERS: if you were illegally fired today and have information of wrongdoing or abuse of power by the Trump Administration, our whistleblower tip line is open.

We want to hear from you. All whistleblowers are federally protected.

Report Potential Wrongdoing Under the Trump Administration

Whistleblowers play a vital role in helping Congress conduct our constitutionally mandated oversight responsibilities. If you have knowledge of corporate or government corruption and abuses of power; insights into the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates; or information regarding potential wrongdoing or waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, your disclosure can make a difference.

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 12h

These mass firings are illegal and have nothing to do with the Republican shutdown. Trump is just continuing his endless campaign to destroy the critical programs and services that Americans count on.

Oversight Democrats are fighting to protect federal workers and programs.

The Trump Administration Says It Has Begun Mass Firings

After weeks of threats, OMB Director Russ Vought announced that Reductions in Force across federal agencies have begun, with the White House calling them “substantial.”

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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam @repsuhas.bsky.social · 1d

Listen to one federal contractor’s thoughts on a difficult job market and health care premiums potentially doubling or tripling.

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 17h

It’s Friday! And we’re here with Bad Bunny talking Super Bowl Halftime Show. Here’s what’s up 🐾. #BadBunny #SuperBowl #HalfTimeShow

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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 16h

Here’s what the Democratic Party is fighting for in this shutdown: a country where you can afford to live, afford health care, and don't get your money taken away by a billionaire.

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Rep. Emily Randall @repemilyrandall.bsky.social · 15h

Speaker Johnson won't swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva — who won her election two weeks ago — because she'd be the 218th vote to force the release of the Epstein files. Arizona’s 7th District deserves representation, particularly in the midst of a government shutdown. Swear her in. Release the files.

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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam @repsuhas.bsky.social · 15h

Shutdown day 10.

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 14h

Oversight Democrats are clear: this Republican shutdown needs to end now.

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 1d

It’s past time for the Oversight Committee to hear from Ghislaine Maxwell about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and associates.

Ranking Member @robertgarcia.house.gov is demanding Chair Comer schedule her deposition immediately.

The Top Oversight Democrat Is Demanding to Schedule Ghislaine Maxwell’s Deposition

House Democrats are eager to keep attention on Jeffrey Epstein — even during a government shutdown.

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 1d

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 1d

NEW: A bipartisan group of Members of Congress are calling on Chair Comer and Oversight to investigate the unprecedented release of Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s military records.

Thank you to these Republican and Democratic veterans for coming together and speaking out. Chair Comer, let’s get on it.

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Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · 1d

Didn’t find any House Republicans yesterday but did run into @oversightdemocrats.house.gov.

Listen to @congressmin.bsky.social. We will not be distracted or intimidated from the continued pursuit of justice.

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 1d

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 1d

Democratic Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and Ranking Member Robert Garcia are fighting to save health care and end the Epstein cover up. Stop the shutdown, release the files.

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Rep. Summer Lee @repsummerlee.bsky.social · 2d

We will not allow ICE to operate in the shadows while they surveil us and violate our rights.

Our responsibility is to protect civil liberties, not surrender them. @repshontelbrown.bsky.social, @repyassansari.bsky.social and I are demanding answers about their use of spyware against US citizens.

Lawmakers Demand Information About Potential Use of Paragon Spyware by ICE

The lawmakers warned that allowing ICE to use spyware “threatens Americans’ freedom of movement and freedom of speech.”…

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