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NextGen America @nextgenamerica.bsky.social · 1d

82% of independents and a majority of Republicans want to extend the health care tax cuts that help millions of Americans get health insurance.

But Republicans in Washington are willing to shut down the government to let these tax cuts die.

Disgraceful.

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NextGen America @nextgenamerica.bsky.social · 1d

Colbert says maybe we should try unplugging the government and then plug it back in again.

That might work—or maybe Trump could agree to restore healthcare funding that makes care accessible for everyday people.

Trump would rather shut it down than let us have affordable care.

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NextGen America @nextgenamerica.bsky.social · 1d

This is just ridiculous.

Trump is pressuring New Hampshire’s governor to gerrymander the state for Republicans mid-decade.

This partisan voter suppression is unacceptable. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

‘There could very well be consequences’: Trump’s team pressures wary GOP lawmakers to draw new maps

The new pressure campaign from Trump and outside groups shows the party’s desperation to cling to its razor-thin majority next year.

www.politico.com

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NextGen America @nextgenamerica.bsky.social · 1d

The government is shut down, costs are out of control, millions of Americans are about to lose their health care, and we’re really doing THIS???

All to avoid releasing the Epstein Files… www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Treasury Department considers minting a $1 Trump coin

The draft design of the coin, which was overseen by the Office of the U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach, features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.

www.politico.com

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NextGen America @nextgenamerica.bsky.social · 1d

Tariffs, health care cuts, tax breaks for the rich.

Americans know Trump’s policies are leaving them worse off financially.

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 2h

Virginia Democrats have announced their 2025 statewide ticket: Abigail Spanberger for Governor, Ghazala Hashmi for Lt. Governor, and Jay Jones for Attorney General.

🗳️ Early voting is underway—make sure your voice is heard! Every ballot counts. #VoteVA #Election2025 www.elections.virgin...

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 2d

🛒Americans in battleground districts are feeling the pressure of rising grocery costs, with 7 in 10 saying the Trump's tariffs have increased prices.

What do they say the future holds? Half believe the worst of cost increases is yet to come. Learn more: navigatorresearch.org/feeling-the-...

Feeling the pressure of rising grocery costs Battleground voters lay the blame on Trump and Republicans in Congress

Polling report on perceptions of tariffs in the House battleground.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: The government shut down last week — and Americans are clear on who’s to blame:

🔴45% Republicans in Congress
🔵26% Democrats in Congress
🟣21% Both equally

Read our full shutdown report: navigatorresearch.org/republicans-...

Republicans on the Hook for Government Shutdown

Polling report on perceptions of a potential government shutdown.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 1d

A week into the shutdown, Democrats in Congress remain firm on protecting health care, while Republicans haven’t signaled interest in reaching a bipartisan agreement.

In the court of public opinion, a plurality of Americans say Trump and congressional Republicans are to blame.

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 14h

The best time for the opposition to take a stand, rather than settle for untrustworthy promises, is right now.

Opinion | Democrats shouldn’t bail out Trump as the shutdown drags on

The best time for the opposition to take a stand, rather than settle for untrustworthy promises, is right now.

www.msnbc.com

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 17h

Democrats are taking a tougher stance in the current government shutdown, demanding the extension of pandemic-era ACA subsidies. With public support on their side, they're pushing back against Trump's hard-right agenda. 🏛️💥 www.washingtonpost.c...

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 20h

Trump is using the shutdown to expand executive control — bypassing Congress, concentrating power, and broadening his grip over government functions. 🚨

The Memo: Trump pushes boundaries of power amid shutdown

President Trump’s push to expand and consolidate power is ramping up on multiple fronts, even as the government shutdown holds center stage on Capitol Hill. Trump’s actions are sharpening critics’ …

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 23h

Many Democrats believe their leaders aren’t doing enough to block Trump — but behind the scenes, they’re using procedural tools, legal challenges, and committee oversight to resist. The fight isn’t always flashy — but it’s real.

Democrats are doing more to resist Trump than their voters think

There’s only so much you can do without a majority.

www.vox.com

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Deb Bakes @bakesdeb.bsky.social · 1d

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 2d

On October 18th, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. Find or Register for an event near you:

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

www.nokings.org

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Mary @ganana6.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings! 10/18/2025

Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 2d

On October 18th, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. Find or Register for an event near you:

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

www.nokings.org

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 1d

Nearly half of Americans say groceries are harder to afford than a year ago — a sharp warning for Trump and the GOP as 2026 looms. 🍞📉 www.axios.com/2025/1...

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 1d

After years of trying to have it all ways on tariffs, Democrats are uniting in opposition to Trump's global trade war.

Trump’s Tariffs Are Upending Democratic Politics

After years of trying to have it all ways on tariffs, Democrats are uniting in opposition to Trump’s global trade war.

www.politico.com

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 1d

Trump's tariffs on timber, wood, furniture, and kitchen cabinets could raise the cost of building and buying a home.

New Tariffs Could Worsen America’s Housing Crisis

President Trump’s tariffs on timber, wood, furniture and kitchen cabinets could raise the cost of building and buying a home.

www.nytimes.com

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 1d

US consumer prices are beginning to reflect the fallout from Trump’s tariffs — supply chains buckle, inflation creeps, and households feel the squeeze. Trade levies are starting to drive up costs for goods from cans of soup to car parts. www.ft.com/content/f...

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 1d

A Friday poll shows that 76 percent of Americans view economic conditions as poor or fair, citing rising costs and inflation.

Most Americans rate the US economy poorly: Poll

Nearly three-quarters of Americans surveyed say economic conditions are poor or fair, according to a poll from the Pew Research Center. The number of respondents who said they feel this way, at 76 …

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 2d

On October 18th, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. Find or Register for an event near you:

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

www.nokings.org

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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 2d

Trump is using the government shutdown as a staging ground to centralize power — firing personnel, cutting funds, and sidestepping institutions. Democracy itself is the real casualty. 💥” #Project2025 #ExecutiveOverreach

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NextGen America @nextgenamerica.bsky.social · 4d

Trump caused this shutdown by refusing to negotiate for months and by refusing to protect health care for millions of Americans.

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NextGen America @nextgenamerica.bsky.social · 4d

The Trump Administration is using their government shutdown as an excuse to terminate hundreds of clean energy projects around the country.

This hurts our climate, kills good-paying jobs, and spikes our electric bills. democrats-appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

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NextGen America @nextgenamerica.bsky.social · 4d

Donald Trump’s tariffs are devastating American farmers by making it impossible for them to export their crops.

Now, Trump wants to use our tax dollars to give farmers a multi-billion dollar bailout – to fix a problem he caused in the first place! 💸 www.forbes.com/sites/antoni...

What To Know About Trump’s Potential $10 Billion Farmer Bailout

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said information on “substantial support” for farmers would be released next week.

www.forbes.com

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