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Democrats @democrats.org · 1h

Earlier this year, Speaker Johnson swore in two Republicans less than 24 hours after their elections.

It’s been 17 days since @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her election, and she still hasn’t been sworn in.

She would be the tie-breaking vote to release the Epstein files.

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 4h

Virginia resident calls out Speaker Johnson on air:

As a Republican, I'm very disappointed in my party, and I'm very disappointed in you. You do have the power to call the House back. You refused to do that just for a show.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 3h

It’s been 9 days since the government shutdown started.

Republicans still refuse to come to the table to negotiate about Americans’ health care.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 17h

New Jersey, you have until October 14 to register to vote for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social

Graphic featuring Mikie Sherrill with an outline image of the state of New Jersey. There’s overlaying text that reads:

Election Day is Nov 4 2025
Vote for Mikie Sherrill for governor of New Jersey
IWillVote.com

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 17h

Leader Jeffries: Our position over the last several weeks has been clear. We will sit down with anyone at any time and at any place in order to enter into a bipartisan agreement to reach a spending deal that meets the needs of the American people.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 18h

Senate Republicans blocked Democrats' bill that would have reopened the government and saved health care for millions of Americans.

This is the SIXTH time they've done this.

Republicans are responsible for this shutdown.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 18h

His own words.

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“We took the freedom of speech away.”

Donald Trump seemingly ignoring the First Amendment

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 18h

Thank you to everyone who came out ahead of the final debate this evening!

Fired up and ready to go.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 19h

Governor Pritzker has a simple message for Trump.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 20h

Earlier this year, two Republicans were sworn in less than 24 hours after their elections.

It’s been 16 days since @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her race.

Mike Johnson, swear her in.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 21h

Democrats are ready to fix this crisis, but Republicans would rather keep the government shut down.

Their allegiance to Trump outweighs their duty to you—the American people.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 21h

House Republicans just adjourned their pro forma session.

This is the fifth time they’ve refused to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 23h

The Trump shutdown is causing massive flight delays.

Graphic featuring Donald Trump with the following text:

BREAKING

Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

Aftyn Behn will fight to lower costs for working Tennessee families and stand up for the people of the 7th congressional district.

Onward to the special election on December 2!

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BREAKING

Aftyn Behn wins Democratic nomination for Tennessee's 7th congressional district

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

It’s been 16 days since @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her election.

Republicans still haven’t sworn her in.

She would be the tie-breaking vote to release the Epstein files.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

It’s been 8 days since the government shutdown started.

Republicans still refuse to come to the table to negotiate about Americans’ health care.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

Speaker Johnson, swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 1d

It’s sad that some folks only ‘see the light’ when it hits home. We were sent here to represent hundreds of thousands of people, not just our households.

It’s time for Republicans to remember their oath and do right by the people they serve.

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Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 1d

It’s Day 8 of the government shutdown and Republicans in the House are still MIA.

Every day that goes by is a day that we could be working together to solve the affordability and healthcare crisis in this country.

It’s time Speaker Johnson get serious about doing his job.

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 1d

Trump and Republicans caused the government shutdown.

And now they’re hinting at breaking the law to steal workers’ paychecks.

This is blatantly illegal and we won't stand for it. www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

White House looks for a loophole in the law that ensures federal workers get paid after a shutdown

The memo suggests furloughed workers are not entitled to back pay, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed.

www.nbcnews.com

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Representative Jim McGovern @repmcgovern.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans won’t come back to work because we can now force a vote on releasing the Epstein Files.

Meanwhile, folks' insurance is skyrocketing because they refuse to extend healthcare tax credits.

They’re putting Pedophiles before the American People.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson ignores a question about when he'll swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva and walks away

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Senator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 1d

78% of Americans support keeping health care tax breaks in place – including 57% of Trump supporters.

Why? Because this isn’t a partisan issue for working families.

Millions of Americans – no matter their party affiliation – don’t want their health care costs to skyrocket.

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 1d

Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva: The bedrock of our democracy is free, unobstructed elections. If Speaker Johnson believes this, as I do, he will quit toying with our democratic process and swear me in.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 1d

This is the second airport that is going dark because of Trump’s government shutdown.

Republicans need to do their job and come back to Washington.

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 1d

Nashville's air traffic approach control will go dark for 5 hours tonight due to the Republicans' government shutdown.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

The Trump administration is seeking to strip protections for federal workers, and he won’t stop there.

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