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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 57m

Even Trump’s own officials warned these shutdown layoffs could be illegal.

But the administration went ahead anyway—cutting health, housing, and education workers mid-crisis.

No one is safe when the law is treated as optional.

Shutdown layoffs target services for vulnerable students, homeless, seniors

The most-at-risk Americans will suffer from the Trump administration’s latest layoffs, current and former federal officials warned.

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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 2h

Rep. Brendan Boyle breaks it down: This shutdown fight is about one thing — stopping Republicans from taking away your health care.

15 million Americans could lose coverage. Tens of millions more face skyrocketing premiums.

This is what’s at stake.

Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 3h

Former CDC official laid off and rehired 3 times: It's been a really confusing and frustrating time for a lot of us. People don't know what to expect next— and you have some of us that have been on administrative leave for quite a while while the legality of our firings is playing out.

Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 8h

"I have a constituent—a disabled woman—who called me looking for her Medicare benefits. She was on the verge of getting them when the Social Security office closed down. Not only did they close... but they also told her not to call me or my office to advocate for her." — @kamlager-dove.house.gov

Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 9h

National Black Farmers Association President: We're in a crisis here in this country. We're losing farms at a record number, and I just watched Speaker Johnson talk about the Nobel Peace Prize when he should be talking to Democratic leaders about how to get this country open and functioning.

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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 22h

Survivors of Epstein’s abuse have waited decades for justice.

Now Congress is literally shut down to delay a vote on releasing the Epstein files.

The powerful protect their own. The survivors deserve better.

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CAP Action @americanprogressaction.org · 1d

Republicans could end this government shutdown if only they weren't so hellbent on raising healthcare costs for millions of Americans.

A graphic with a dark, textured background of deep red and purple colors. Large white text is displayed on the image. The text reads: "Trump and Republicans are to blame for the shutdown because they refuse to compromise and won't pass a budget that prevents health care premiums from doubling. They already made the largest cuts in history to Medicaid to pay for tax breaks for billionaires, now they want to let the tax credits millions use to pay for health care expire." The source is cited in small white text at the bottom.

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CAP Action @americanprogressaction.org · 1d

When you sell out your working class constituents for billionaires, expect to hear from the people.

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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 1d

CNBC reporter on Trump's tariffs: It’s ugly. We actually got hit with a quintuple tariff today. The first is a 10% tariff on timber and a 25% tariff on kitchen cabinets and furniture. This is going to be inflationary—for consumers and home builders.

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Mike Nellis @mikenellis.bsky.social · 1d

Goldman Sachs report says 88% of American companies and consumers are paying Trump's tariffs—not foreign governments like they promised.

You're getting screwed while Trump gets richer and richer.

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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 1d

“My fear is the medicine meant to help us might end up killing us.”

A North Carolina furniture CEO on Trump's new 25% tariffs meant to “revive” the industry — but already driving prices higher.

Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 1d

📈 Goldman Sachs says U.S. consumers are paying over half the cost of Trump’s new tariffs — and that share could climb to 70% if more are added. Prices are rising again while inflation is stuck above target.

U.S. consumers bearing more than half the cost of tariffs so far, Goldman Sachs says

The findings suggest U.S. consumers will continue to struggle with high prices — something Trump had promised to address in the run-up to his re-election.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

Breaking News: The global economy is projected to slow this year and next as persistent uncertainty over tariffs continues, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Global Growth Remains Sluggish as Tariff Threats Loom

The International Monetary Fund said the impact of trade tensions had been limited so far, but it expects growth to slow.

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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 1d

Ghislaine Maxwell is a convicted sex trafficker. She helped Jeffrey Epstein abuse children.

Now Trump is floating a pardon.

He knows her. He knew Epstein.

And he’s protecting himself—not America.

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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 5d

The American people know full well that this is Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans' government shutdown, and say so by a 13-point margin. h/t @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social

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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 7d

Nearly 70% of Americans say the economy’s on the wrong track—and they’re right.

Trump’s tariffs, instability, and inflationary pressure have made it harder to buy a home, save money, or plan for the future.

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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 8d

Housing. Groceries. Electricity. Everything costs more — and Republicans want to add higher health care bills on top of it.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says what we’re all thinking: Enough is enough.

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Protect Our Care @protectourcare.org · 8d

Schumer: If you’re a 55-year-old couple making $80,000 a year, you know how much you’ll have to pay for insurance? $25,000.

How is the average American family supposed to sit around the kitchen table on a Friday night and figure out how to pay the bills?

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CAP Action @americanprogressaction.org · 9d

Republicans are holding our government hostage so billionaires can get a tax break while you pay double for your health insurance.

A political graphic featuring a red-tinted, inverted image of the U.S. Capitol building against a black background. Large, bold white text is superimposed below the inverted image, reading: "Republicans shutdown the government because Democrats refused to defund your health insurance."

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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 9d

American farmers are paying the price for Trump’s trade war.

📈 Farm production costs are up $12 billion in a year.
📈 Bankruptcies at their highest since 2021.

This isn’t “America First.” It’s America’s farmers last.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 10d

My message to Kristi Noem is clear: Get out of Chicago.

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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 9d

Woodhouse: There’s a health care crisis in this country. Republicans could fix it — but in this funding process, they won’t even talk about it. They’re trying to jam through a partisan, backroom bill. They want to shove it down the throats of the American people.

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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 12d

Trump and MAGA Republicans shut down the government—and now they’re panicking. Why? Because Americans know exactly who’s to blame for the skyrocketing health care crisis: Trump and the GOP.

Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 12d

Poll after poll shows Americans know who’s responsible for the shutdown—and they’re frustrated that Republicans in Congress are on vacation instead of fixing the health care crisis families are facing.

Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 13d

🚨 Trump’s economy just lost 32,000 jobs in one month. Economists predicted gains. Instead? Pain for working families. Welcome to stagflation.

The Trump Effect: Republicans Driving U.S. Economy Towards Stagflation — Defend America Action

This week has been a chaotic mess for Donald Trump’s economy, as stagnant growth and price increases drive us closer and closer to America’s first period of stagflation in fifty...

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