The Progressive Caucus
@usprogressives.bsky.social
The voice of progressives in Congress since 1991. Fighting for working families over corporate interests. Advancing racial and social justice. Working for peace. ✊
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The CPC has OFFICIALLY endorsed 10 bills to rein in some of the worst abuses involved in Trump's cruel immigration enforcement. Our caucus is committed to defending immigrant communities and Americans' constitutional rights ✊
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When auto executives stand with the president to weaken fuel efficiency standards, they are choosing to concede the global market for electric vehicles to China. China already leads the world in EV manufacturing and sales, and it is moving faster every year.
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
When auto executives stand with the president to weaken fuel efficiency standards, they are choosing to concede the global market for electric vehicles to China. China already leads the world in EV manufacturing and sales, and it is moving faster every year.
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Trump’s economy is in free fall & working families know it.
🏦 72% of Americans expect Trump’s tariffs to make 2025 the most expensive holiday season yet
🚫🛍️ 56% are cutting back on gifts just to pay the bills
😟 68% say the holidays now feel more financially stressful than joyful
🏦 72% of Americans expect Trump’s tariffs to make 2025 the most expensive holiday season yet
🚫🛍️ 56% are cutting back on gifts just to pay the bills
😟 68% say the holidays now feel more financially stressful than joyful
Consumers Feeling Less Than Jolly, Pulling Back on Holiday Shopping as Prices Rise and Confidence Plummets - Groundwork Collaborative
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December 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Trump’s economy is in free fall & working families know it.
🏦 72% of Americans expect Trump’s tariffs to make 2025 the most expensive holiday season yet
🚫🛍️ 56% are cutting back on gifts just to pay the bills
😟 68% say the holidays now feel more financially stressful than joyful
🏦 72% of Americans expect Trump’s tariffs to make 2025 the most expensive holiday season yet
🚫🛍️ 56% are cutting back on gifts just to pay the bills
😟 68% say the holidays now feel more financially stressful than joyful
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk forced out 7,000 of the public servants who make Social Security work.
Americans are paying the price.
Americans are paying the price.
A man mistakenly declared dead lost his insurance. How federal cuts could make fixes harder
A Maryland man lost his health insurance after the government mistakenly declared him dead, his family told the News4 I-Team. To pay for the dialysis he needed to live, his wife says she spent thousan...
www.nbcwashington.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Donald Trump and Elon Musk forced out 7,000 of the public servants who make Social Security work.
Americans are paying the price.
Americans are paying the price.
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The cost of living is too damn high. Too many hardworking Americans live paycheck to paycheck, because everything seems more expensive under Trump and House Republicans — including health care.
December 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The cost of living is too damn high. Too many hardworking Americans live paycheck to paycheck, because everything seems more expensive under Trump and House Republicans — including health care.
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Just landed in Albuquerque ✈️ to breaking news of the Supreme Court upholding Texas’s gerrymandered maps.
They know their agenda gutting healthcare, food, and education is so unpopular they can’t win—so they’re trying to cheat.
This is why the work cannot not stop! youtu.be/Y60qQo6IQY8
They know their agenda gutting healthcare, food, and education is so unpopular they can’t win—so they’re trying to cheat.
This is why the work cannot not stop! youtu.be/Y60qQo6IQY8
Rep. Stansbury: The GOP knows their agenda is unpopular - our work must not stop!
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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December 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Just landed in Albuquerque ✈️ to breaking news of the Supreme Court upholding Texas’s gerrymandered maps.
They know their agenda gutting healthcare, food, and education is so unpopular they can’t win—so they’re trying to cheat.
This is why the work cannot not stop! youtu.be/Y60qQo6IQY8
They know their agenda gutting healthcare, food, and education is so unpopular they can’t win—so they’re trying to cheat.
This is why the work cannot not stop! youtu.be/Y60qQo6IQY8
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Republicans have had 15 YEARS to show their work on healthcare and yet they remain stuck on “concepts of a plan.”
Meanwhile, millions of their own constituents have health insurance through the ACA and rely on the tax credits to keep premiums down.
Meanwhile, millions of their own constituents have health insurance through the ACA and rely on the tax credits to keep premiums down.
December 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Republicans have had 15 YEARS to show their work on healthcare and yet they remain stuck on “concepts of a plan.”
Meanwhile, millions of their own constituents have health insurance through the ACA and rely on the tax credits to keep premiums down.
Meanwhile, millions of their own constituents have health insurance through the ACA and rely on the tax credits to keep premiums down.
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November saw the biggest monthly private sector job losses in 2 1/2 years, driven by small businesses that are grinding to make it in this economy.
We need to get our government in the business of unrigging an economy that huge corporations have manipulated to crush competition.
We need to get our government in the business of unrigging an economy that huge corporations have manipulated to crush competition.
Small businesses cut 120,000 jobs in November, ADP says
Economists had been expecting to see a slight overall gain in jobs. The data reflects a difficult business environment for smaller employers.
www.nbcnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
November saw the biggest monthly private sector job losses in 2 1/2 years, driven by small businesses that are grinding to make it in this economy.
We need to get our government in the business of unrigging an economy that huge corporations have manipulated to crush competition.
We need to get our government in the business of unrigging an economy that huge corporations have manipulated to crush competition.
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Last night, I spoke with @msnowreports.bsky.social's Chris Hayes about boat strikes in the Caribbean.
December 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Last night, I spoke with @msnowreports.bsky.social's Chris Hayes about boat strikes in the Caribbean.
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The shipwrecked men who survived the first U.S. strike on September 2nd were clinging to their burning boat for survival and had no radio and no means to fire back. Firing on them again is illegal under both U.S. and international law.
Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn’t radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawmakers | CNN Politics
The two men killed as they floated holding onto their capsized boat in a secondary strike against a suspected drug vessel in early September did not appear to have radio or other communications device...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The shipwrecked men who survived the first U.S. strike on September 2nd were clinging to their burning boat for survival and had no radio and no means to fire back. Firing on them again is illegal under both U.S. and international law.
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The presidential pardon system has reached a breaking point, which is why I have joined Reps. Cohen, Lieu, and H. Johnson in proposing a Constitutional amendment that finally puts guardrails on abuse.
December 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The presidential pardon system has reached a breaking point, which is why I have joined Reps. Cohen, Lieu, and H. Johnson in proposing a Constitutional amendment that finally puts guardrails on abuse.
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Sec. Kennedy must appear before the HELP Committee to explain why his vaccine advisory committee, in strong disagreement with the medical & scientific community, voted to end a decades-long recommendation that newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine.
This vaccine saves lives.
This vaccine saves lives.
Breaking News: A federal vaccine committee voted to end the decades-long recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B, a highly infectious virus that leads to chronic liver disease in most infected children.
An End to Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns
A federal panel voted on Friday to recommend halting the at-birth shots for all infants, in a step toward Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s goal of upending the nation’s vaccine policy.
nyti.ms
December 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Sec. Kennedy must appear before the HELP Committee to explain why his vaccine advisory committee, in strong disagreement with the medical & scientific community, voted to end a decades-long recommendation that newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine.
This vaccine saves lives.
This vaccine saves lives.
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The chairman is being diplomatic about the GOP's health care plan- but after 15 years there isn't one.
A simple extension of the ACA tax credits would end this GOP-created crisis and prevent the shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans.
A simple extension of the ACA tax credits would end this GOP-created crisis and prevent the shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans.
KERNEN: Does Mike Johnson have a healthcare plan?
REP. JASON SMITH: Um. Yesterday he said that we're working on a plan
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REP. JASON SMITH: Um. Yesterday he said that we're working on a plan
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December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The chairman is being diplomatic about the GOP's health care plan- but after 15 years there isn't one.
A simple extension of the ACA tax credits would end this GOP-created crisis and prevent the shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans.
A simple extension of the ACA tax credits would end this GOP-created crisis and prevent the shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans.
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Rep. Crockett’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Texas’s 2026 Map
December 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Rep. Crockett’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Texas’s 2026 Map
“CPC Whip @chuygarcia.house.gov on Donald Trump’s slurs against Deputy Chair @repilhan.bsky.social:
‘His repeated bigoted attacks on Rep. Omar are nothing more than a way to divert attention from the massive failures of his presidency so far.’”
‘His repeated bigoted attacks on Rep. Omar are nothing more than a way to divert attention from the massive failures of his presidency so far.’”
December 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“CPC Whip @chuygarcia.house.gov on Donald Trump’s slurs against Deputy Chair @repilhan.bsky.social:
‘His repeated bigoted attacks on Rep. Omar are nothing more than a way to divert attention from the massive failures of his presidency so far.’”
‘His repeated bigoted attacks on Rep. Omar are nothing more than a way to divert attention from the massive failures of his presidency so far.’”
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The Inspector General report found that Hegseth put our troops at risk.
He thinks it “exonerates” him and makes him look good.
This man’s failure and stupidity puts Americans at risk and he would never have gotten near a job this important in any competent administration.
He thinks it “exonerates” him and makes him look good.
This man’s failure and stupidity puts Americans at risk and he would never have gotten near a job this important in any competent administration.
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Inspector General report found that Hegseth put our troops at risk.
He thinks it “exonerates” him and makes him look good.
This man’s failure and stupidity puts Americans at risk and he would never have gotten near a job this important in any competent administration.
He thinks it “exonerates” him and makes him look good.
This man’s failure and stupidity puts Americans at risk and he would never have gotten near a job this important in any competent administration.
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The president is doing what he does best: deflecting.
He is attacking the Somali American community to hide the fact that he has failed to deliver on nearly all of his promises.
But we are resilient and, despite the president's disgusting remarks, we will continue to thrive.
He is attacking the Somali American community to hide the fact that he has failed to deliver on nearly all of his promises.
But we are resilient and, despite the president's disgusting remarks, we will continue to thrive.
December 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The president is doing what he does best: deflecting.
He is attacking the Somali American community to hide the fact that he has failed to deliver on nearly all of his promises.
But we are resilient and, despite the president's disgusting remarks, we will continue to thrive.
He is attacking the Somali American community to hide the fact that he has failed to deliver on nearly all of his promises.
But we are resilient and, despite the president's disgusting remarks, we will continue to thrive.
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House Republicans held a hearing yesterday on balancing the federal budget.
Of course, even their own witness conceded that Trump’s reckless tax bill will increase the deficit by TRILLIONS of dollars.
Of course, even their own witness conceded that Trump’s reckless tax bill will increase the deficit by TRILLIONS of dollars.
December 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
House Republicans held a hearing yesterday on balancing the federal budget.
Of course, even their own witness conceded that Trump’s reckless tax bill will increase the deficit by TRILLIONS of dollars.
Of course, even their own witness conceded that Trump’s reckless tax bill will increase the deficit by TRILLIONS of dollars.
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Today I introduced my Dignity for Detained Immigrants bill — to combat the lawless and inhumane way this administration has treated immigrants in detention.
December 4, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Today I introduced my Dignity for Detained Immigrants bill — to combat the lawless and inhumane way this administration has treated immigrants in detention.
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Everyone knows that our current health care system is broken.
That’s why over 60% of the American people support Medicare for All.
The day will come when every man, woman and child in this country will have health care as a human right.
We’re going to win this fight.
That’s why over 60% of the American people support Medicare for All.
The day will come when every man, woman and child in this country will have health care as a human right.
We’re going to win this fight.
December 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Everyone knows that our current health care system is broken.
That’s why over 60% of the American people support Medicare for All.
The day will come when every man, woman and child in this country will have health care as a human right.
We’re going to win this fight.
That’s why over 60% of the American people support Medicare for All.
The day will come when every man, woman and child in this country will have health care as a human right.
We’re going to win this fight.
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Healthcare is not a nice-to-have, it's a must-have.
Democrats are united in extending ACA tax credits that have been a lifeline for families.
Now we just need four Republicans of conscience to join us and help save healthcare for millions of people.
Democrats are united in extending ACA tax credits that have been a lifeline for families.
Now we just need four Republicans of conscience to join us and help save healthcare for millions of people.
BREAKING: All House Democrats have signed our discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
December 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Healthcare is not a nice-to-have, it's a must-have.
Democrats are united in extending ACA tax credits that have been a lifeline for families.
Now we just need four Republicans of conscience to join us and help save healthcare for millions of people.
Democrats are united in extending ACA tax credits that have been a lifeline for families.
Now we just need four Republicans of conscience to join us and help save healthcare for millions of people.
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Americans DO NOT want to go to war with Venezuela.
There are far more effective ways to stop drugs from entering the country than blowing up boats.
And after pardoning a notorious drug kingpin, how can anyone believe Trump is serious about stopping drug trafficking?
There are far more effective ways to stop drugs from entering the country than blowing up boats.
And after pardoning a notorious drug kingpin, how can anyone believe Trump is serious about stopping drug trafficking?
December 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Americans DO NOT want to go to war with Venezuela.
There are far more effective ways to stop drugs from entering the country than blowing up boats.
And after pardoning a notorious drug kingpin, how can anyone believe Trump is serious about stopping drug trafficking?
There are far more effective ways to stop drugs from entering the country than blowing up boats.
And after pardoning a notorious drug kingpin, how can anyone believe Trump is serious about stopping drug trafficking?
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In communities like Allston, rogue, masked agents are terrorizing our immigrant neighbors—glorified bullies masquerading as public servants.
They're abducting workers, violating civil rights, & ripping families apart.
We must protect our communities and reject this cruelty at every turn.
They're abducting workers, violating civil rights, & ripping families apart.
We must protect our communities and reject this cruelty at every turn.
December 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
In communities like Allston, rogue, masked agents are terrorizing our immigrant neighbors—glorified bullies masquerading as public servants.
They're abducting workers, violating civil rights, & ripping families apart.
We must protect our communities and reject this cruelty at every turn.
They're abducting workers, violating civil rights, & ripping families apart.
We must protect our communities and reject this cruelty at every turn.
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Trump's attacks on Somalis are disgusting. WA has one of the largest Somali populations in the U.S. and I am proud to have worked for decades with this community. As an immigrant, I reject this hate and stand proudly with immigrants from all over the world.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Trump Calls Somalis ‘Garbage’ He Doesn’t Want in the Country
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Trump's attacks on Somalis are disgusting. WA has one of the largest Somali populations in the U.S. and I am proud to have worked for decades with this community. As an immigrant, I reject this hate and stand proudly with immigrants from all over the world.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
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HAPPENING NOW: I’m hosting my fifth Shadow Hearing, focusing today on Trump’s detention abuses.
The administration is kidnapping and disappearing immigrants to detention centers with absolutely horrific conditions. If Republicans won’t conduct oversight, we will.
The administration is kidnapping and disappearing immigrants to detention centers with absolutely horrific conditions. If Republicans won’t conduct oversight, we will.
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
HAPPENING NOW: I’m hosting my fifth Shadow Hearing, focusing today on Trump’s detention abuses.
The administration is kidnapping and disappearing immigrants to detention centers with absolutely horrific conditions. If Republicans won’t conduct oversight, we will.
The administration is kidnapping and disappearing immigrants to detention centers with absolutely horrific conditions. If Republicans won’t conduct oversight, we will.