Rep. Gregory Meeks
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Flunky (noun)
flun·ky │ ˈfləŋ-kē
Definition:
1. a liveried servant
2. YES-MAN
Synonyms: servant, lackey, henchman, suck-up
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flun·ky │ ˈfləŋ-kē
Definition:
1. a liveried servant
2. YES-MAN
Synonyms: servant, lackey, henchman, suck-up
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Democrats grill Bessent at House oversight hearing: 'Stop covering for the president'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took flack from Democrats while testifying before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Flunky (noun)
flun·ky │ ˈfləŋ-kē
Definition:
1. a liveried servant
2. YES-MAN
Synonyms: servant, lackey, henchman, suck-up
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/04/t...
flun·ky │ ˈfləŋ-kē
Definition:
1. a liveried servant
2. YES-MAN
Synonyms: servant, lackey, henchman, suck-up
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/04/t...
Bessent can’t answer questions, so I’ll show him how it's done.
Q: Why can't the person handling our govt's finances make a commitment to prevent conflicts of interest, foreign influence, & potential corruption from POTUS’ own family biz ventures?
A: Because he's Trump's flunky.
Q: Why can't the person handling our govt's finances make a commitment to prevent conflicts of interest, foreign influence, & potential corruption from POTUS’ own family biz ventures?
A: Because he's Trump's flunky.
Rep. Meeks Questions Treasury Secretary Bessent during Financial Services Committee Hearing
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February 4, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Bessent can’t answer questions, so I’ll show him how it's done.
Q: Why can't the person handling our govt's finances make a commitment to prevent conflicts of interest, foreign influence, & potential corruption from POTUS’ own family biz ventures?
A: Because he's Trump's flunky.
Q: Why can't the person handling our govt's finances make a commitment to prevent conflicts of interest, foreign influence, & potential corruption from POTUS’ own family biz ventures?
A: Because he's Trump's flunky.
Read my statement:
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February 3, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Read my statement:
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📞Join my telephone town hall on Monday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET. I’ll discuss protecting our communities against DHS brutality, immigration reform, and more.
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January 31, 2026 at 12:16 AM
📞Join my telephone town hall on Monday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET. I’ll discuss protecting our communities against DHS brutality, immigration reform, and more.
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Today my office honored Aaron Stuckey, for his 35 years of service to the United States Postal Service. Aaron has done a wonderful job making sure the office receives your letters. I wish him all the best on this next chapter and thank him for his service.
January 30, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Today my office honored Aaron Stuckey, for his 35 years of service to the United States Postal Service. Aaron has done a wonderful job making sure the office receives your letters. I wish him all the best on this next chapter and thank him for his service.
I stand united with Rep. Grace Meng and faith leaders from our communities to denounce the deadly consequences of ICE’s lawlessness. We won’t turn a blind eye. #ImpeachNoem
January 30, 2026 at 3:01 AM
I stand united with Rep. Grace Meng and faith leaders from our communities to denounce the deadly consequences of ICE’s lawlessness. We won’t turn a blind eye. #ImpeachNoem
Senate Republicans must work with Democrats to rewrite the DHS funding bill and enact common-sense reforms to stop the agency’s lawless conduct.
Democrats are fighting to protect Americans lives.
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Democrats are fighting to protect Americans lives.
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Rep. Meeks Urges Senate Republicans to join Democrats on DHS Reforms Limiting ICE lawless Conduct
YouTube video by Gregory Meeks
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January 29, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Senate Republicans must work with Democrats to rewrite the DHS funding bill and enact common-sense reforms to stop the agency’s lawless conduct.
Democrats are fighting to protect Americans lives.
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Democrats are fighting to protect Americans lives.
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On #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay, we honor the six million Jews and millions of others murdered in the Holocaust by the Nazi regime. We remember not only the unimaginable loss, but the warning history leaves us. We must stand against antisemitism and dehumanization.
January 27, 2026 at 9:44 PM
On #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay, we honor the six million Jews and millions of others murdered in the Holocaust by the Nazi regime. We remember not only the unimaginable loss, but the warning history leaves us. We must stand against antisemitism and dehumanization.
Kristi Noem must go. I've signed onto a resolution to impeach her. DHS and ICE violence is out of control and Americans have died on her watch. She must resign or be impeached NOW.
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Rep. Meeks calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to be Impeached over ICE failures
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January 27, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Kristi Noem must go. I've signed onto a resolution to impeach her. DHS and ICE violence is out of control and Americans have died on her watch. She must resign or be impeached NOW.
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My office has been in touch with Sanitation about streets that haven’t been plowed since yesterday. Crews are actively working to clear them. ❄️🚜 Please stay safe! #NY05 plownyc.cityofnewyork.us/plownyc/
PlowNYC
This website allows you to track the progress of DSNY snow removal vehicles and confirm the snow designation of a City street (i.e. Critical, Sector, Narrow or non-DSNY).
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January 27, 2026 at 12:21 AM
My office has been in touch with Sanitation about streets that haven’t been plowed since yesterday. Crews are actively working to clear them. ❄️🚜 Please stay safe! #NY05 plownyc.cityofnewyork.us/plownyc/
Alex Pretti should be alive.
I voted NO on DHS funding last week because ICE will not get a blank check to terrorize our neighborhoods. Senate Democrats are right to block funding for DHS until ICE is reined in and held accountable.
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I voted NO on DHS funding last week because ICE will not get a blank check to terrorize our neighborhoods. Senate Democrats are right to block funding for DHS until ICE is reined in and held accountable.
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Rep. Meeks on the fatal ICE shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
YouTube video by Gregory Meeks
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January 26, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Alex Pretti should be alive.
I voted NO on DHS funding last week because ICE will not get a blank check to terrorize our neighborhoods. Senate Democrats are right to block funding for DHS until ICE is reined in and held accountable.
youtu.be/Et0NACrREqA
I voted NO on DHS funding last week because ICE will not get a blank check to terrorize our neighborhoods. Senate Democrats are right to block funding for DHS until ICE is reined in and held accountable.
youtu.be/Et0NACrREqA
Snow still on your block? ❄️
Find out if your street has been plowed: plownyc.cityofnewyork.us/plownyc/
Find out if your street has been plowed: plownyc.cityofnewyork.us/plownyc/
PlowNYC
This website allows you to track the progress of DSNY snow removal vehicles and confirm the snow designation of a City street (i.e. Critical, Sector, Narrow or non-DSNY).
plownyc.cityofnewyork.us
January 26, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Snow still on your block? ❄️
Find out if your street has been plowed: plownyc.cityofnewyork.us/plownyc/
Find out if your street has been plowed: plownyc.cityofnewyork.us/plownyc/
In Trump’s America, even a 5-year-old can be used as bait and taken into custody. This administration has given ICE a blank check to terrorize families and children. It’s a disgrace.
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5-year-old boy taken by ICE in Minneapolis area being held with father at Texas facility | CNN
A 5-year-old who was taken by federal agents from the driveway of his metro Minneapolis home Tuesday after returning from preschool is being held with his father at an Immigration and Customs Enforcem...
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January 24, 2026 at 1:15 AM
In Trump’s America, even a 5-year-old can be used as bait and taken into custody. This administration has given ICE a blank check to terrorize families and children. It’s a disgrace.
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For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade affirmed a woman’s fundamental right to control her own body. Republicans have reversed that progress by closing clinics, criminalizing care, and endangering lives. Democrats will never stop fighting to restore Roe protections and defend reproductive freedom.
January 22, 2026 at 8:51 PM
For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade affirmed a woman’s fundamental right to control her own body. Republicans have reversed that progress by closing clinics, criminalizing care, and endangering lives. Democrats will never stop fighting to restore Roe protections and defend reproductive freedom.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of civil rights who showed that love and nonviolence are stronger than hate. Let’s continue his vision by fighting for justice, unity, and equality.
January 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of civil rights who showed that love and nonviolence are stronger than hate. Let’s continue his vision by fighting for justice, unity, and equality.
I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Claudette Colvin, whose courageous stand at just 15 helped spark a movement that would change history. Her life reminds us that courage does not require permission or recognition to matter, and I extend my deepest condolences to her loved ones.
January 15, 2026 at 1:49 PM
I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Claudette Colvin, whose courageous stand at just 15 helped spark a movement that would change history. Her life reminds us that courage does not require permission or recognition to matter, and I extend my deepest condolences to her loved ones.
ACA enrollment is down nationally. That’s hundreds of thousands of Americans avoiding the doctor, stretching prescriptions, or not enrolling due to surging premium costs. This was completely avoidable.
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Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike
Fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year. New federal data shows a 3.5% drop in enrollment, with around 800,000 fewer people selecting plans compared to ...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:54 AM
ACA enrollment is down nationally. That’s hundreds of thousands of Americans avoiding the doctor, stretching prescriptions, or not enrolling due to surging premium costs. This was completely avoidable.
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Today, I voted for over $4 million in community project funding that benefits Queens. #NY05
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Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Votes for the FY26 Minibus with Over $4 Million in Local Community Project Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) voted to pass the Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy-Water, and Interior-Environment funding package.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Today, I voted for over $4 million in community project funding that benefits Queens. #NY05
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RM @meeks.house.gov: Met with Danish Amb. Jesper Møller Sørensen and the Greenland Representative Jacob Isbosethsen to express my unwavering support for Denmark and Greenland.
January 8, 2026 at 11:41 PM
RM @meeks.house.gov: Met with Danish Amb. Jesper Møller Sørensen and the Greenland Representative Jacob Isbosethsen to express my unwavering support for Denmark and Greenland.
🚨We forced a vote and it passed!
House Democrats voted to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans ended on January 1. The Senate must follow our lead and vote now to lower premiums for millions of Americans. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
House Democrats voted to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans ended on January 1. The Senate must follow our lead and vote now to lower premiums for millions of Americans. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
House passes extension of ObamaCare subsidies as moderates seek compromise
The House on Thursday passed legislation to revive and extend expired ObamaCare tax credits in a bipartisan vote that is boosting hopes of centrist Republicans for a bipartisan deal to revive the t…
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January 8, 2026 at 11:03 PM
🚨We forced a vote and it passed!
House Democrats voted to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans ended on January 1. The Senate must follow our lead and vote now to lower premiums for millions of Americans. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
House Democrats voted to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans ended on January 1. The Senate must follow our lead and vote now to lower premiums for millions of Americans. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
Congressman Hoyer’s leadership shaped Congress for over four decades with landmark legislation from the American Rescue Plan and the Help America Vote Act to his support for Ukraine. I’m grateful to call Steny a colleague and friend, and wishing him and his family the best.
January 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Congressman Hoyer’s leadership shaped Congress for over four decades with landmark legislation from the American Rescue Plan and the Help America Vote Act to his support for Ukraine. I’m grateful to call Steny a colleague and friend, and wishing him and his family the best.
There is a healthcare & affordability crisis in the US. Instead of tackling that, Trump & Republicans are focused on Venezuelan oil & empire building in Latin America.
I asked Rubio & Hegseth TWICE this week how much this will cost American taxpayers. They wouldn't answer.
I asked Rubio & Hegseth TWICE this week how much this will cost American taxpayers. They wouldn't answer.
January 8, 2026 at 4:43 PM
There is a healthcare & affordability crisis in the US. Instead of tackling that, Trump & Republicans are focused on Venezuelan oil & empire building in Latin America.
I asked Rubio & Hegseth TWICE this week how much this will cost American taxpayers. They wouldn't answer.
I asked Rubio & Hegseth TWICE this week how much this will cost American taxpayers. They wouldn't answer.
Today’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis is senseless and must be criminally investigated. Masked ICE agents are causing chaos across the country, including in NYC. I’m sending my deepest condolences to the victim's family for their tragic loss.
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Rep. Meeks on Masked ICE Agent Fatally Shooting a Woman in Minneapolis
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January 7, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Today’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis is senseless and must be criminally investigated. Masked ICE agents are causing chaos across the country, including in NYC. I’m sending my deepest condolences to the victim's family for their tragic loss.
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Happy New Year! Today we celebrate new beginnings and the promise of the year ahead. Wishing you health, happiness and prosperity in 2026. #NY05 🗽🎆
January 1, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Happy New Year! Today we celebrate new beginnings and the promise of the year ahead. Wishing you health, happiness and prosperity in 2026. #NY05 🗽🎆
As we honor the principles of Kwanzaa, let us reflect on the strength of family, community, and shared values that guide us forward. Happy Kwanzaa to those who celebrate in #NY05
December 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
As we honor the principles of Kwanzaa, let us reflect on the strength of family, community, and shared values that guide us forward. Happy Kwanzaa to those who celebrate in #NY05