Congresswoman Chellie Pingree
@pingree.house.gov
Organic farmer. Maine islander. Congresswoman for Maine’s 1st District 🦞🌲
Today, Governor Mills and I heard directly from Mainers whose lives will be upended if ACA premium tax credits expire.
From small business owners and families to artists and farmers, Mainers are staring down premium hikes that could wipe out their budgets or force them to drop coverage altogether.
From small business owners and families to artists and farmers, Mainers are staring down premium hikes that could wipe out their budgets or force them to drop coverage altogether.
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Today, Governor Mills and I heard directly from Mainers whose lives will be upended if ACA premium tax credits expire.
From small business owners and families to artists and farmers, Mainers are staring down premium hikes that could wipe out their budgets or force them to drop coverage altogether.
From small business owners and families to artists and farmers, Mainers are staring down premium hikes that could wipe out their budgets or force them to drop coverage altogether.
Last Thursday, I was honored to receive the Claddagh Award from the Maine Irish Heritage Center.
I also had a chance to share a few words about the incredible impact Irish Americans have had on our state—and what those contribution can teach us about embracing today’s immigrant communities. (1/3)
I also had a chance to share a few words about the incredible impact Irish Americans have had on our state—and what those contribution can teach us about embracing today’s immigrant communities. (1/3)
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree receives Claddagh Award in Portland
Pingree was presented the honor by Ireland's 19th Ambassador to the United States, Geraldine Byrne Nason.
www.wmtw.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Last Thursday, I was honored to receive the Claddagh Award from the Maine Irish Heritage Center.
I also had a chance to share a few words about the incredible impact Irish Americans have had on our state—and what those contribution can teach us about embracing today’s immigrant communities. (1/3)
I also had a chance to share a few words about the incredible impact Irish Americans have had on our state—and what those contribution can teach us about embracing today’s immigrant communities. (1/3)
Back in Maine after a whirlwind week in Washington.
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Back in Maine after a whirlwind week in Washington.
Swastikas and nooses are symbols of racial terror.
A Trump lackey tried to downgrade them to "potentially divisive."
Tell that to the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust.
To the 400,000 U.S. troops who died fighting fascism.
To every Black American who lived under the threat of lynching.
A Trump lackey tried to downgrade them to "potentially divisive."
Tell that to the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust.
To the 400,000 U.S. troops who died fighting fascism.
To every Black American who lived under the threat of lynching.
November 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Swastikas and nooses are symbols of racial terror.
A Trump lackey tried to downgrade them to "potentially divisive."
Tell that to the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust.
To the 400,000 U.S. troops who died fighting fascism.
To every Black American who lived under the threat of lynching.
A Trump lackey tried to downgrade them to "potentially divisive."
Tell that to the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust.
To the 400,000 U.S. troops who died fighting fascism.
To every Black American who lived under the threat of lynching.
The CIA concluded MBS had Jamal Khashoggi killed and dismembered.
Trump still gave him an audience (and a big gala dinner)—and lashed out at a reporter who dared to ask about the murder.
“Things happen,” he said.
Kudos to Mary Bruce for trying to hold Trump and his murderous allies accountable.
Trump still gave him an audience (and a big gala dinner)—and lashed out at a reporter who dared to ask about the murder.
“Things happen,” he said.
Kudos to Mary Bruce for trying to hold Trump and his murderous allies accountable.
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The CIA concluded MBS had Jamal Khashoggi killed and dismembered.
Trump still gave him an audience (and a big gala dinner)—and lashed out at a reporter who dared to ask about the murder.
“Things happen,” he said.
Kudos to Mary Bruce for trying to hold Trump and his murderous allies accountable.
Trump still gave him an audience (and a big gala dinner)—and lashed out at a reporter who dared to ask about the murder.
“Things happen,” he said.
Kudos to Mary Bruce for trying to hold Trump and his murderous allies accountable.
Texas Republicans forced the CEO of Alamo Trust to resign.
Why? Because of a post about Indigenous Peoples Day—and the CEO wanting the Alamo to be a “beacon for reconciliation."
She's a Republican. They buried her anyway.
This is so disturbing—and shows how nuts MAGA's "woke" crusade has become.
Why? Because of a post about Indigenous Peoples Day—and the CEO wanting the Alamo to be a “beacon for reconciliation."
She's a Republican. They buried her anyway.
This is so disturbing—and shows how nuts MAGA's "woke" crusade has become.
Republican overseeing Alamo renovation ousted after ‘woke’ social media post
Kate Rogers was leading a $550 million renovation of the Alamo. She resigned after Texas Republicans began criticizing a social media post and her college dissertation.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Texas Republicans forced the CEO of Alamo Trust to resign.
Why? Because of a post about Indigenous Peoples Day—and the CEO wanting the Alamo to be a “beacon for reconciliation."
She's a Republican. They buried her anyway.
This is so disturbing—and shows how nuts MAGA's "woke" crusade has become.
Why? Because of a post about Indigenous Peoples Day—and the CEO wanting the Alamo to be a “beacon for reconciliation."
She's a Republican. They buried her anyway.
This is so disturbing—and shows how nuts MAGA's "woke" crusade has become.
Trump believes he should be able to execute members of Congress.
Their supposed crime: putting out a video advising the intelligence community and military personnel not to follow unlawful orders.
This is totally disgusting—and terrifying.
What happened to “toning down the rhetoric”?
Their supposed crime: putting out a video advising the intelligence community and military personnel not to follow unlawful orders.
This is totally disgusting—and terrifying.
What happened to “toning down the rhetoric”?
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Trump believes he should be able to execute members of Congress.
Their supposed crime: putting out a video advising the intelligence community and military personnel not to follow unlawful orders.
This is totally disgusting—and terrifying.
What happened to “toning down the rhetoric”?
Their supposed crime: putting out a video advising the intelligence community and military personnel not to follow unlawful orders.
This is totally disgusting—and terrifying.
What happened to “toning down the rhetoric”?
Trump can try to bury the truth by canceling the annual food security report—while spreading lies about SNAP fraud and dismissing decades of research—but families know how real the hunger crisis is.
We’re not backing down—no matter how hard the Admin tries to hide the reality of hunger in America.
We’re not backing down—no matter how hard the Admin tries to hide the reality of hunger in America.
November 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Trump can try to bury the truth by canceling the annual food security report—while spreading lies about SNAP fraud and dismissing decades of research—but families know how real the hunger crisis is.
We’re not backing down—no matter how hard the Admin tries to hide the reality of hunger in America.
We’re not backing down—no matter how hard the Admin tries to hide the reality of hunger in America.
Whatever crises we face, America’s commitment to our allies must remain steadfast.
As co-chair of the Montenegro Caucus, I was honored to join President Milatović + the Montenegrin delegation to celebrate 120 years of diplomatic relations—and to reaffirm our strong support for Montenegro’s future.
As co-chair of the Montenegro Caucus, I was honored to join President Milatović + the Montenegrin delegation to celebrate 120 years of diplomatic relations—and to reaffirm our strong support for Montenegro’s future.
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Whatever crises we face, America’s commitment to our allies must remain steadfast.
As co-chair of the Montenegro Caucus, I was honored to join President Milatović + the Montenegrin delegation to celebrate 120 years of diplomatic relations—and to reaffirm our strong support for Montenegro’s future.
As co-chair of the Montenegro Caucus, I was honored to join President Milatović + the Montenegrin delegation to celebrate 120 years of diplomatic relations—and to reaffirm our strong support for Montenegro’s future.
It’s not often that a press conference moves Senators and Congresspeople to tears.
Today was different.
Between their $186 billion in SNAP cuts and the rising costs of groceries, Republican policies are creating a food insecurity crisis in this country.
We must do everything we can to address it.
Today was different.
Between their $186 billion in SNAP cuts and the rising costs of groceries, Republican policies are creating a food insecurity crisis in this country.
We must do everything we can to address it.
November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It’s not often that a press conference moves Senators and Congresspeople to tears.
Today was different.
Between their $186 billion in SNAP cuts and the rising costs of groceries, Republican policies are creating a food insecurity crisis in this country.
We must do everything we can to address it.
Today was different.
Between their $186 billion in SNAP cuts and the rising costs of groceries, Republican policies are creating a food insecurity crisis in this country.
We must do everything we can to address it.
Today, the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s heinous abuse got some semblance of the justice they have fought so long for.
Now, ALL the files must be released.
As Teresa said, the truth will prevail.
Now, ALL the files must be released.
As Teresa said, the truth will prevail.
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Today, the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s heinous abuse got some semblance of the justice they have fought so long for.
Now, ALL the files must be released.
As Teresa said, the truth will prevail.
Now, ALL the files must be released.
As Teresa said, the truth will prevail.
Trump is doubling down on dismantling DoED—by moving the offices that oversee civil rights, special education, Indian education, and secondary education into other agencies.
By law, these programs must be housed in DoED. You can’t just move them to another department. That’s not how it works.
By law, these programs must be housed in DoED. You can’t just move them to another department. That’s not how it works.
Trump administration announces dismantling of parts of the Education Dept.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March seeking to close the department, but only Congress has the power to do that.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Trump is doubling down on dismantling DoED—by moving the offices that oversee civil rights, special education, Indian education, and secondary education into other agencies.
By law, these programs must be housed in DoED. You can’t just move them to another department. That’s not how it works.
By law, these programs must be housed in DoED. You can’t just move them to another department. That’s not how it works.
With our near-unanimous vote today, the House took the first crucial step in making all the Epstein files public—and finally giving the victims the justice they deserve.
I know it wasn’t easy for Republicans to defy partisan pressure (including outright intimidation). But they did the right thing.
I know it wasn’t easy for Republicans to defy partisan pressure (including outright intimidation). But they did the right thing.
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
With our near-unanimous vote today, the House took the first crucial step in making all the Epstein files public—and finally giving the victims the justice they deserve.
I know it wasn’t easy for Republicans to defy partisan pressure (including outright intimidation). But they did the right thing.
I know it wasn’t easy for Republicans to defy partisan pressure (including outright intimidation). But they did the right thing.
Think about this: A guy who made his fortune selling other people’s ideas, has run several companies into the ground, and has shown time and again just how little he understands about… pretty much everything?… makes more money than 1.5 million elementary teachers COMBINED.
This is truly grotesque.
This is truly grotesque.
Elon Musk is set to make more than every U.S. elementary teacher combined
See how Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s new payment package compares with other occupations in the United States.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Think about this: A guy who made his fortune selling other people’s ideas, has run several companies into the ground, and has shown time and again just how little he understands about… pretty much everything?… makes more money than 1.5 million elementary teachers COMBINED.
This is truly grotesque.
This is truly grotesque.
Monday morning commute from a very cold Maine to Washington.
This week the House will vote to release ALL the Epstein Files.
No more delays. No more excuses.
The victims deserve justice and the public demands transparency.
This week the House will vote to release ALL the Epstein Files.
No more delays. No more excuses.
The victims deserve justice and the public demands transparency.
November 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Monday morning commute from a very cold Maine to Washington.
This week the House will vote to release ALL the Epstein Files.
No more delays. No more excuses.
The victims deserve justice and the public demands transparency.
This week the House will vote to release ALL the Epstein Files.
No more delays. No more excuses.
The victims deserve justice and the public demands transparency.
As the top Democrat overseeing the National Endowment for the Humanities, I’ve spent the past few months digging into the Administration’s unprecedented dismantling of the agency.
What I found reveals a disturbing pattern of corruption.
What I found reveals a disturbing pattern of corruption.
Fired Scholars and Big Grants to Favored Projects: Inside Trump’s N.E.H.
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
As the top Democrat overseeing the National Endowment for the Humanities, I’ve spent the past few months digging into the Administration’s unprecedented dismantling of the agency.
What I found reveals a disturbing pattern of corruption.
What I found reveals a disturbing pattern of corruption.
Let’s be clear: This has NOTHING to do with the shutdown. SNAP already has strict renewal rules and almost NO fraud.
Forcing millions to reapply is a deliberate effort to shrink the program and leave families hungry.
It’s bullshit. It’s cruel. And it’s indefensible.
Forcing millions to reapply is a deliberate effort to shrink the program and leave families hungry.
It’s bullshit. It’s cruel. And it’s indefensible.
Brooke Rollins says on Newsmax SNAP participants will have to re-apply for the program.
Details are still unclear.
via Grace Yarrow for @politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Details are still unclear.
via Grace Yarrow for @politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump administration will require SNAP participants to reapply for benefits
The move is part of USDA chief Brooke Rollins’ effort to overhaul the nation’s largest anti-hunger program and get rid of “fraud.”
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Let’s be clear: This has NOTHING to do with the shutdown. SNAP already has strict renewal rules and almost NO fraud.
Forcing millions to reapply is a deliberate effort to shrink the program and leave families hungry.
It’s bullshit. It’s cruel. And it’s indefensible.
Forcing millions to reapply is a deliberate effort to shrink the program and leave families hungry.
It’s bullshit. It’s cruel. And it’s indefensible.
In the 9 months since Trump took over the Kennedy Center (and installed *himself* as Chair!), the venue has seen a dramatic drop in revenue.
Now, he’s offering the space to FIFA—an organization worth billions—FOR FREE.
Why? So it can give Trump a fake peace prize.
You can't make this stuff up.
Now, he’s offering the space to FIFA—an organization worth billions—FOR FREE.
Why? So it can give Trump a fake peace prize.
You can't make this stuff up.
Trump’s FIFA Boss Bestie Is Getting the Kennedy Center for Free to Present Made-Up Peace Prize
FIFA President Gianni Infantino cooked up his new award as the MAGA leader was licking his wounds.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
In the 9 months since Trump took over the Kennedy Center (and installed *himself* as Chair!), the venue has seen a dramatic drop in revenue.
Now, he’s offering the space to FIFA—an organization worth billions—FOR FREE.
Why? So it can give Trump a fake peace prize.
You can't make this stuff up.
Now, he’s offering the space to FIFA—an organization worth billions—FOR FREE.
Why? So it can give Trump a fake peace prize.
You can't make this stuff up.
Just… wow.
1️⃣ Even if that number were accurate (highly unlikely, given how they constantly make shit up), and EVERY SINGLE PERSON was committing fraud, that’s still 0.4% of all SNAP recipients.
2️⃣ 3 million Americans die every year, or ~350K SNAP beneficiaries. Data lags ≠ stolen benefits! (1/2)
1️⃣ Even if that number were accurate (highly unlikely, given how they constantly make shit up), and EVERY SINGLE PERSON was committing fraud, that’s still 0.4% of all SNAP recipients.
2️⃣ 3 million Americans die every year, or ~350K SNAP beneficiaries. Data lags ≠ stolen benefits! (1/2)
November 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Just… wow.
1️⃣ Even if that number were accurate (highly unlikely, given how they constantly make shit up), and EVERY SINGLE PERSON was committing fraud, that’s still 0.4% of all SNAP recipients.
2️⃣ 3 million Americans die every year, or ~350K SNAP beneficiaries. Data lags ≠ stolen benefits! (1/2)
1️⃣ Even if that number were accurate (highly unlikely, given how they constantly make shit up), and EVERY SINGLE PERSON was committing fraud, that’s still 0.4% of all SNAP recipients.
2️⃣ 3 million Americans die every year, or ~350K SNAP beneficiaries. Data lags ≠ stolen benefits! (1/2)
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Trump called air traffic controllers “unpatriotic”—when they were working w/o pay to keep our skies safe.
The shutdown may be over, but the damage isn't. Trainees dropped out because they couldn’t afford to wait out the chaos, and the pipeline stalled right when we needed to bolster it. (1/3)
Trump called air traffic controllers “unpatriotic”—when they were working w/o pay to keep our skies safe.
The shutdown may be over, but the damage isn't. Trainees dropped out because they couldn’t afford to wait out the chaos, and the pipeline stalled right when we needed to bolster it. (1/3)
November 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Trump called air traffic controllers “unpatriotic”—when they were working w/o pay to keep our skies safe.
The shutdown may be over, but the damage isn't. Trainees dropped out because they couldn’t afford to wait out the chaos, and the pipeline stalled right when we needed to bolster it. (1/3)
Trump called air traffic controllers “unpatriotic”—when they were working w/o pay to keep our skies safe.
The shutdown may be over, but the damage isn't. Trainees dropped out because they couldn’t afford to wait out the chaos, and the pipeline stalled right when we needed to bolster it. (1/3)
After months of reckless cuts to the NEA, NEH and IMLS, the Administration’s disastrous impacts on America’s museums are starting to come into focus.
1/3 of museums surveyed have lost a grant or contract. Many reported having to cancel programs—including those for certain marginalized communities.
1/3 of museums surveyed have lost a grant or contract. Many reported having to cancel programs—including those for certain marginalized communities.
Trump Cuts and Orders Have Broad Impact on American Museums, Report Finds
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
After months of reckless cuts to the NEA, NEH and IMLS, the Administration’s disastrous impacts on America’s museums are starting to come into focus.
1/3 of museums surveyed have lost a grant or contract. Many reported having to cancel programs—including those for certain marginalized communities.
1/3 of museums surveyed have lost a grant or contract. Many reported having to cancel programs—including those for certain marginalized communities.
From the beginning, the vast majority of @housedemocrats.bsky.social have been united in opposing any funding bill that doesn’t address the escalating health care crisis.
Without immediate action, millions of Americans are going to be priced out of their health insurance in January.
Without immediate action, millions of Americans are going to be priced out of their health insurance in January.
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
From the beginning, the vast majority of @housedemocrats.bsky.social have been united in opposing any funding bill that doesn’t address the escalating health care crisis.
Without immediate action, millions of Americans are going to be priced out of their health insurance in January.
Without immediate action, millions of Americans are going to be priced out of their health insurance in January.
While Americans are getting slammed by higher health care costs and SNAP cuts, Senate Republicans slipped a payout for themselves into the funding bill.
8 senators tied to Jan. 6 will each get *at least* $1 million taxpayer-funded checks.
We’re voting NO on this egregious and utterly corrupt deal.
8 senators tied to Jan. 6 will each get *at least* $1 million taxpayer-funded checks.
We’re voting NO on this egregious and utterly corrupt deal.
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
While Americans are getting slammed by higher health care costs and SNAP cuts, Senate Republicans slipped a payout for themselves into the funding bill.
8 senators tied to Jan. 6 will each get *at least* $1 million taxpayer-funded checks.
We’re voting NO on this egregious and utterly corrupt deal.
8 senators tied to Jan. 6 will each get *at least* $1 million taxpayer-funded checks.
We’re voting NO on this egregious and utterly corrupt deal.
I'm voting HELL NO on the funding bill that lets health care costs skyrocket.
This fight is far from over. House Democrats are filing a discharge petition to force Speaker Johnson to extend the ACA tax credits (I already signed).
More to come, but first: time to FINALLY see Rep. Grijalva sworn in!
This fight is far from over. House Democrats are filing a discharge petition to force Speaker Johnson to extend the ACA tax credits (I already signed).
More to come, but first: time to FINALLY see Rep. Grijalva sworn in!
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I'm voting HELL NO on the funding bill that lets health care costs skyrocket.
This fight is far from over. House Democrats are filing a discharge petition to force Speaker Johnson to extend the ACA tax credits (I already signed).
More to come, but first: time to FINALLY see Rep. Grijalva sworn in!
This fight is far from over. House Democrats are filing a discharge petition to force Speaker Johnson to extend the ACA tax credits (I already signed).
More to come, but first: time to FINALLY see Rep. Grijalva sworn in!
🚨 Epstein wrote that Trump was “the dog that hasn’t barked” —and spent “hours” with one of his victims.
Now, Republicans are scrambling to pull members off the discharge petition.
They'll do *anything* to protect Trump.
The people deserve the truth. The victims deserve justice.
#ReleaseTheFiles
Now, Republicans are scrambling to pull members off the discharge petition.
They'll do *anything* to protect Trump.
The people deserve the truth. The victims deserve justice.
#ReleaseTheFiles
November 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🚨 Epstein wrote that Trump was “the dog that hasn’t barked” —and spent “hours” with one of his victims.
Now, Republicans are scrambling to pull members off the discharge petition.
They'll do *anything* to protect Trump.
The people deserve the truth. The victims deserve justice.
#ReleaseTheFiles
Now, Republicans are scrambling to pull members off the discharge petition.
They'll do *anything* to protect Trump.
The people deserve the truth. The victims deserve justice.
#ReleaseTheFiles