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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 14h

Heidi treats some of the most vulnerable children—kids whose lives depend on Medicaid and ACA tax credits to access life-saving care.

Instead of helping patients like hers, Republicans chose to shut down the government and threaten babies' lives.

The cruelty is the point.

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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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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 1d

My statement on the two-year anniversary of the horrific October 7th attack carried out by Hamas in Israel:

“The October 7th attack carried out by Hamas was horrific and devastating.

“Elders, babies, parents, and loved ones were senselessly murdered.

“251 souls were taken hostage, among them Americans, Israelis, grandparents, toddlers, and peace activists.

“The grief of these losses runs deep in the Massachusetts 7th and around the world. (1/4)

“In the two years since the October 7 attack, I have sat beside the family members of hostages and those who lost loved ones that day.

“Their stories have stayed with me daily. Surviving family members have spoken of our shared humanity.

“The hostage families have sparked a movement calling for peace, joined by a multi-generational, multi-racial coalition of people of every faith and every corner of the globe. (2/4)

“Today in Gaza, we are witnessing an unspeakable genocide, and we must continue to call for peace.

“Innocent civilians are being denied food, water and medical care.

“Our children will ask what we did in this moment, and the only acceptable answer remains: everything we could to save lives. (3/4)

“I remain committed to the safety and survival of everyone impacted by these atrocities.

“I send my deepest condolences to every family who lost a loved one in the violent October 7th attack and to every family who has lost a loved one in the violence perpetrated in Gaza.

“Grief lasts as long as love does. Your loved ones mattered deeply, and they will not be forgotten.” (4/4)

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 2d

Now Trump is threatening to send troops to further militarize and traumatize this community.

This is not about safety. It’s about cruelty, fear, and power. And there must be accountability.

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 2d

Last week, rogue ICE agents attacked an apartment complex in South Shore, Chicago—unlawfully terrorizing families in their own homes.

Young children zip were tied. Homes were ransacked. Entire families—including U.S. citizens—were forced into vans like cattle. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 4d

This incredible woman, @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social, is the duly elected Congresswoman from AZ and the final vote needed to force the release of the Epstein files. Speaker Johnson refused to swear her in before the government shut down.

They will do literally anything to deny survivors justice.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 6d

Tony has stage-four thymic carcinoma.

With the expanded ACA tax credits, he's been able to get life-saving care.

Without them, his healthcare costs would jump & he'd have to drop his coverage altogether.

While Democrats fight for families like his, Republicans chose to shut down the government.

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 5d

Trump and Republicans shut down the government and are threatening the lives & livelihoods of folks across the MA-7th.

I held an emergency meeting to center the people most impacted and demand Republicans re-open the government & address the healthcare crisis they created.

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 7d

Imagine controlling the White House, the Senate, and the House and crying “blame Democrats” when the government shuts down.

Republicans need to get serious about working for the people.

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 7d

To all observing Yom Kippur today, my family and I wish you a meaningful fast and day of reflection and restoration.

G’Mar Chatima Tova.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 7d

My office is here to support. #MA7 residents who need assistance can call us at 617-850-0040 or visit Pressley.House.Gov.

For more information about how a government shutdown could impact federal agencies & services, visit: pressley.house.gov/govshutdown.

My office is here to support

Even in a government shutdown, my office will remain available to assist you.

Federal agencies may be operating at reduced capacity, but MA-07 residents can continue submitting casework requests at: Pressley.House.Gov

For more information about how a government shutdown could impact federal agencies, visit Pressley.House.Gov/GovShutdown.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 7d

Trump and Republicans have shamefully shut down the government.

While I work to re-open the government and protect our communities, my office will remain available to assist #MA7 constituents.

Here's how we got here and what you need to know:

Republicans wanted a shutdown

Each year, Congress has a responsibility to pass a budget to fund government operations for the fiscal year.

Democrats have been persistent to maintain and restore funding for the programs our communities need and demanding Republicans address the healthcare crisis they have created.

But since Day 1, Trump and Republicans have been working to gut our government and rip away essential services and federal jobs.

What is the impact?

Without action by Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, many of the Affordable Care Act tax credits that help families get health insurance will expire and tens of thousands of people in the MA-07 will see healthcare costs surge. In our district:

29,000 people would see their healthcare costs rise if Republicans let these critical tax credits expire; and

35,512 people would lose health coverage because of Republican cuts to MassHealth in the Big, Ugly Law and their plot to gut the Affordable Care Act.

What is the impact?

The consequences are dire for folks in the Massachusetts 7th and beyond:

Evictions could rise;
Seniors could go without assistance from federal agencies;
Federal workers and contractors could miss paychecks;
Women, children, and infants could lose essential nutrition assistance;
Relief from natural disasters would be delayed;
And so much more.

What I’m advocating for

Republicans control the House, Senate and White House right now and need to put forward a budget that addresses the healthcare crisis that their harmful policies have created.

Our communities deserve better. Republicans should stop playing games with people’s lives and work with Democrats to keep the government open and address the harm they caused.

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

By shutting down the government, Trump and Republicans are threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions of families.

I'll keep fighting to reopen the government, mitigate the Republican-caused healthcare crisis, and protect our communities.

My full statement:

Pressley Slams Republicans for Shutting Down Government, Creating Healthcare Crisis (1/2):

“This Republican-manufactured shutdown is threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions of families by ripping away essential healthcare, gutting federal jobs, and cutting the critical services that are a lifeline for our communities.

“Donald Trump and his Republican co-conspirators continue to demonstrate contempt for the people and advance harmful policies that make people hungrier, poorer, sicker, and less safe.

Pressley Slams Republicans for Shutting Down Government, Creating Healthcare Crisis (2/2)

“As duly elected Members of Congress, it is not only our duty, but our obligation, to make life better for the people we serve.

“Instead, Republicans have shamefully pushed the country into a dangerous government shutdown, and our constituents deserve better.

“I refuse to accept this future as an inevitability, and I will continue to fight to reopen the government, keep essential services running, mitigate the Republican-caused healthcare crisis, and center the dignity, humanity, and safety of folks in the Massachusetts 7th and across the country.”

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 8d

We won't go quietly into the night while Republicans shut down our government and make people hungrier, sicker, and more vulnerable.

To the families who stand to be impacted:

We see you. We're fighting for you. And we will not give up.

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 9d

Trump's cult of followers are attacking & making vulnerable another woman of color simply for doing her job.

It is dangerous & despicable. The normalization of these threats cannot stand.

We must speak out against them every single time & demand accountability every single time. @jayapal.house.gov

GOP Official Calls for Democratic Congresswoman to Be Executed

As the nation talks about the rise of political violence, a Republican official blatantly called for Representative Pramila Jayapal to be hanged.

newrepublic.com

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 11d

Republicans have gutted our government, ripped away Medicaid from millions, & created a healthcare crisis.

Now they want to shut down the government instead of working with Democrats to address the harm they caused.

The people deserve better.

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 12d

The way @jasmineforus.bsky.social is living rent free in the heads of clout chasing Republicans who will not be named. Keep doing what you do, Sis. 👑

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 13d

And thank you to everyone who joined us for this timely strategy session.

A just America, where everyone has true reproductive freedom, is possible

A woman writes with a marker on a white board that reads "I'm leading in this moment by:"

Rep. Ayanna Pressley reads from a book by Shirley Chisholm

A woman writes with a marker on a white board that reads "I'm committed to building a more just world for:"

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 13d

For generations, Black women have crafted the blueprint for survival—organizing & advocating for our liberation.

So grateful to Renee Bracey Sherman, Alexis McGill Johnson, & Regina Davis Moss for sharing the stage at #ALC54 to discuss the role of Black women in the fight for reproductive justice.

A shot from the audience of a panel discussion with Rep Ayanna Pressley and black women leaders and reproductive lettuce advocates.

A photo of Alexis McGill Johnson, Regina Davis Moss, Rep Ayanna Pressley, and Renee Bracey Sherman on stage

A photo of a policy panel with Alexis McGill Johnson, Regina Davis Moss, Rep Ayanna Pressley, and Renee Bracey Sherman on stage discussing reproductive justice.

Rep Ayanna Pressley speaks at a podium with a sign that reads Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 13d

Grateful for the sisterhood, leadership, and service of my fellow Links & Boston Links.

It meant so much to be recognized alongside my Links sisters who serve with me in Congress.

Congratulations to everyone recognized at our 6th Annual Legislative Luncheon.

Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo in front of a green LINKS step and repeat and white flower to her left.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley stands on stage to be recognized alongside other Congresswomen members of the links.

Congresswoman Pressley poses for a photo next to a woman in green.

Sign in green that reads Links Incorporated, legislative luncheon

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our screening and discussion about a new film by Abby Ginzberg about my time in office!

And shout out to @tiffanydcross.bsky.social for moderating.

Through this film, I hope viewers will feel seen by our work and feel fortified for the fights ahead.

Tiffany Cross and Ayanna Pressley share a stage and smile. They are seated with a small table between them and flowers. Behind them is a large graphic with Ayanna Pressley's face that reads She Dared to Dream Ayanna Pressley.

Rep Ayanna Pressley smiles and makes a heart shape with her hands

Rep Pressley and Tiffany Cross smile onstage at each other and hold up a shirt that reads Policy is my Love Language

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 14d

It was a joy to kick off CBC week at the State of the People DC Community Day.

This is about mutual aid, and sharing resources that uplift health, justice, and economic opportunity.

In this moment of chaos, we must always choose community.

Rep Pressley and CBC Chair Yvette Clarke

Rep Pressley poses for a photo with vendors at the State of the People DC community Day

Rep Pressley poses for a photo with an attendee in front of a sign with arrows pointing left that day State of the People Power Tour

Rep Ayanna Pressley smiles and holds the hand of an attendee at the State of the People DC community day event

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 15d

Early childhood education & care is essential.

Proud to deliver $425K to help the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center provide high-quality, accessible early childhood education for families in Chinatown and across the MA-7th.

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 15d

It's CBCF ALC week in Washington, DC!

On Thursday at 4pm, we're hosting a powerful discussion about Black women's leadership and the movement for reproductive justice.

I hope you'll join us. #ALC54

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Black Women's Leadership & the Movement for Reproductive Freedom

with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, featuring Alexis McGill Johnson, Regina Davis Moss, & Renee Bracey Sherman [headshots of each speaker]

Thursday, SEptember 25, 2025; 4pm ET, Washington Convention Center.

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 16d

L’Shana Tovah to those celebrating Rosh Hashanah!

From our family to yours, wishing you a happy, healthy, and sweet new year.

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