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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · Feb 7

We’re seeing so many extreme actions from the Trump administration.

These actions are hurting Arizonans. I want you to know that I’m doing everything in my power to stand up and fight back, even while Trump tries to avoid accountability. Here’s how: 🧵

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 6h

‼️ It’s Day 9 of the Trump Shutdown.‼️ @mcbride.house.gov and I have updates on the latest.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 7h

Today, I'm chatting with @darakass.com about the impacts of the Republican health care crisis on every day people. #TrumpShutUSDown

Tune in at 12pm MST/3pm EST ⬇️

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATE: Back in DC. Day 7 of the Trump Shutdown. Republicans are still on vacation, and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s the voice of reason in the GOP 💀 What a time.

PS — Speaker Johnson, when are you swearing in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social? We all know what 218 means for the Epstein Files 👀

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 2d

My statement marking the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you to @oversightdemocrats.house.gov Ranking Members @repsummerlee.bsky.social and @repshontelbrown.bsky.social for their leadership on this important letter.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 3d

We deserve to know if ICE is using a spyware program to access private information without an owner's consent. Once again, DHS is violating constitutional rights to target immigrants & people of color. I join @repsummerlee.bsky.social in calling Secretary Noem for answers ASAP.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 3d

The Hatch Act is clear: federal employees cannot use government resources to promote or attack a political party.

@oversightdemocrats.house.gov is taking names: federal
employees who witness Trump Administration violations can report them to us ⬇️
oversightdemocrats.house.gov/contact/tip-...

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.

oversightdemocrats.house.gov

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 3d

I visited Sky Harbor Airport with @repyassansari.bsky.social & @mayorgallego.bsky.social to check on frontline crews keeping travel safe while the Republican shutdown drags on.

We’re committed to negotiating a deal on healthcare to end this shutdown so employees don't work another day without pay.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 4d

My constituents are right: this government shutdown was caused by Donald Trump and Republicans. Don't forget that they care more about billionaires and their tax breaks than the American people.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 4d

Appreciate @captmarkkelly.bsky.social for saying it plainly. When healthcare premiums go up, families suffer. Republicans can’t spin, distract, or scapegoat their way out of that.

Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 4d

Mr. President, it’s not spin — it’s real life for millions of American families. If their health care premiums go up, they’re going to feel the pain and a lot of them won’t be able to afford it. Let’s sit down and fix this

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 4d

What’s happening in Chicago should alarm and shock us all. Do not look away. This is authoritarianism. And it’s at our door.

My full statement on the ICE raids ⬇️

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 5d

Proud to stand with LUCHA Arizona, Democratic and labor leaders to call out Trump and Republicans for their reckless shutdown and the health care crisis they created.

300K+ Arizonans could lose coverage. Premiums are doubling. People will die. We won’t back down.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 6d

Speaker Johnson just cancelled votes next week. This shutdown belongs to him, Trump, and Republicans. They aren’t showing up to do their jobs while people and families around the country are suffering. This is absolutely unacceptable.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 6d

Donald Trump is weaponizing his shutdown to illegally fire thousands of federal workers. It’s authoritarian, it’s unlawful, and we won’t let it stand. Proud to join @oversightdemocrats.house.gov in launching investigations across every Cabinet agency.

Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 6d

Donald Trump is using the shutdown as an excuse to illegally fire thousands of federal workers.

NEW: Oversight Dems are launching a widespread investigation at EVERY CABINET AGENCY into these unlawful firings.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 6d

Speaker Johnson just told Republicans not to come back next week. Outrageous. Not only do they want to stay on vacation & prolong the Trump shutdown, they want to leverage it to keep covering up the Epstein files.

Rep-elect @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social needs to be sworn in immediately.

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 14d

I urge Speaker Johnson to seat @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social without delay. With a Republican government shutdown and cuts to healthcare looming, the people of Southern Arizona deserve to have their voices be heard.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 6d

The Trump shutdown is authoritarian politics hurting real people. Tonight I heard from a teacher struggling with healthcare costs, a senior worried about Social Security, parents fearing ICE. We’re fighting back.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 7d

Tune into our live Tele Town Hall at 6pm MST—TONIGHT! Join by dialing (833) 479-1987. We’re taking your questions and talking about how to fight back against the Republican shutdown.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 7d

The horrific synagogue attack in Manchester is another reminder of the rise in hate-fueled violence. For this to happen on Yom Kippur is heartbreaking. The freedom to worship without fear is non-negotiable—we must confront and defeat this hate everywhere.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 7d

BREAKING: The deadly synagogue rampage in Manchester was a terrorist attack, U.K. police say.

Live updates: Attacker who killed 2 people and injured 3 at British synagogue is dead, police say

Two people were killed and three others were seriously wounded Thursday in a synagogue attack in northern England on the holiest day of the Jewish year, police said.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Trump & Republicans have shut down the government. 📢

Join me for my telephone town hall tonight at 6pm MT/9pm ET. I'll be answering questions & sharing resources you can access during the shutdown.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 7d

I wish a meaningful Yom Kippur to the Jewish community in our country and around the world.

May this be a time of reflection and renewal. G'mar Chatima Tovah!

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 8d

This is an uncertain time for everyone. My office is here to help you navigate the Republican government shutdown and its impacts ⬇️
ansari.house.gov/shutdown-res...

Shutdown resources | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari

ansari.house.gov

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 8d

I'm donating my salary to Arizona's Wesley Community and Health Centers for any days the government is shuttered during a Republican shutdown.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 8d

Trump shut the government down to fuel his authoritarian agenda. We’re fighting back fearlessly—for your health care, your rights, and a government that works for people.

More updates soon.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 9d

ICYMI Speaker Johnson: @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her election and still hasn’t been sworn in. Her constituents will be hit hard by a Republican shutdown & health care cuts. They deserve their voice in Congress. Seat her now.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 9d

Two things that are real: Climate change and Trump's inability to understand what it is. Banning words is straight out of the authoritarian playbook.

Politico @politico.com · 11d

The Energy Department adds “climate change,” “green” and “decarbonization” to its restricted list.

Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list

It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

www.politico.com

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