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Tuesday 7/8 edition of lots and lots of Democrats in action! [1]

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Date: 2025-07-08

A BIG welcome to everyone and let’s jump right in!

Personal privilege

This is happened yesterday in my state, California. It’s a preview of what’s to come across the country. That HUGE ICE increase will be used against us.

x This is footage from today in MacArthur Park.



Minutes before, there were more than 20 kids playing — then, the MILITARY comes through.



The SECOND I heard about this, I went to the park to speak to the person in charge to tell them it needed to end NOW.



Absolutely outrageous. pic.twitter.com/sxGzjGlYlr — Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) July 7, 2025

x We need these federal agents off our streets. End the raids NOW.

pic.twitter.com/B8qcplujPc — Karen Bass (@KarenBassLA) July 7, 2025

I strongly encourage you to watch the entire clip in this post. He speaks and then takes questions after that.

x WATCH: @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom addresses the political theater that happened in MacArthur Park this morning in Los Angeles — total disgrace by the President, Stephen Miller, and Sec. Noem.



"Only a weak person puts on a show like that” pic.twitter.com/blCYmRVbBF — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) July 7, 2025

x Armored vehicles. Tactical gear. Military-grade weapons.



All for the show.



This isn't security—it's intimidation. And it has no place in our communities.https://t.co/YLsJNmtqOv pic.twitter.com/CxQ05zW4iu — Senator Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla) July 7, 2025

Democratic Victories

x A federal judge just temporarily blocked enforcement of Trump's "Big, Beautiful" defunding of Planned Parenthood. This cruel plan attempts to gut access to care and strip access to birth control, cancer screenings, and abortion. MAGA Republicans won't stop trying to control women. — Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) 2025-07-08T00:17:03.892Z

Democrats’ Daily Blueprint & Democratic Daily Download

x In today’s Democratic Daily Download, @RepGabeAmo calls out Republicans for cutting millions of Americans’ health insurance, food assistance and access to higher education, while driving energy costs through the roof. pic.twitter.com/Kghrr2icwA — House Democrats (@HouseDemocrats) July 7, 2025

Chair Ken Martin and @Democrats.

x NPR's Juana Summers talks with Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, about how Trump's massive tax and policy bill will figure into democratic messaging in the midterms. — NPR (@npr.org) 2025-07-04T00:32:46.482435Z

x Ken Martin: "I think the difference now is all of those independent voters and Republican voters who voted for Donald Trump are having deep buyer's remorse, because he said to them on day one he was going to improve their lives, strengthen their communities ... he hasn't focused one bit on that." — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-07-03T13:18:42.714Z

x A heartbreaking tragedy. 27 souls—including nine kids—have been taken by the flooding. My family and I are praying for the missing Camp Mystic girls, all those still unaccounted for, and the first responders who are braving the floods to bring them home. — Ken Martin (@kenmartin.bsky.social) 2025-07-05T17:39:16.443Z

x Reminder: The staffing shortages at the National Weather Service’s San Angelo and San Antonio offices doubled under the Trump administration.



These jobs are meant to coordinate disaster response and save lives. pic.twitter.com/ulNhKRMhNQ — Democrats (@TheDemocrats) July 6, 2025

x BREAKING: Trump just signed the biggest health care cut in history into law. — Democrats (@democrats.org) 2025-07-04T22:08:14.593Z

x Two months apart — Democrats (@democrats.org) 2025-07-04T22:53:56.979Z

Democrats doing Democratic things…

x My statement on the tragedy in the Texas Hill Country. pic.twitter.com/wgFfWbE6rK — Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) July 5, 2025

x What does the scripture teach us about caring for the poor, the sick and the afflicted? Matthew 25:35 — Hakeem Jeffries (@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social) 2025-07-06T14:00:42.110Z

x Republicans spent months threatening to condition disaster assistance to devastated communities.



That behavior was disgraceful.



Our job is to help everyone in need. — Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) July 7, 2025

x I’m heartbroken by the news of all those lost and all those impacted by the flooding in Texas. I’m closely monitoring the situation, and I thank all our first responders on the ground. — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 5, 2025

x One Big, Ugly Betrayal that will increase the debt by more than $3.3 TRILLION. That’s more than any single bill in American history. — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 7, 2025

x I offered a simple amendment that wouldn’t cost a cent: Let’s make sure new moms who work for us in Congress are guaranteed breaks to pump. Every single Republican voted no. — Rep. Lauren Underwood (@underwood.house.gov) 2025-07-06T19:26:15.029Z

x President Trump is right now blocking billions in funding Congress approved to help students and families. It’s sending K-12 schools scrambling—teachers will be laid off and after-school programs nationwide will shutter. This money needs to get out the door NOW. — Senator Patty Murray (@murray.senate.gov) 2025-07-06T19:26:09.249Z

Bipartisanship can produce good bills...really!

x The mass kidnapping of Ukrainian children by Russia is an atrocity. We can't accept a world where children are used as pawns in negotiations. Sen. Grassley and I introduced legislation to support Ukraine’s tireless efforts to bring them home and hold the perpetrators accountable. — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar.com) 2025-07-06T19:04:50.221Z

x The President continues to play games with our schools. Congress appropriated these funds and he signed the continuing resolution. When he freezes them he is breaking the law. Plain and simple. www.wsj.com/us-news/educ... — Rep. Gil Cisneros (@cisneros.house.gov) 2025-07-06T14:49:54.753Z

x Last November, Maryland experienced some of its driest conditions on record – with 53% of the state under severe drought, leading to devastating losses for small businesses and farmers. — Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (@elfreth.house.gov) 2025-07-06T14:47:28.931Z

x Promoting a horrendous bill that cuts $267 million from national parks while AT a national park is crazy — Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (@kamlager-dove.house.gov) 2025-07-06T02:20:58.106Z

x 14 million preventable deaths in just five years.



That’s the human cost of President Trump’s decision to gut lifesaving USAID programs.



With these cuts, America isn’t just turning its back on the world, we’re surrendering our moral leadership.https://t.co/AjVrdI1s07 — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) July 6, 2025

x It's concerning that former Special Government Employees like Elon Musk might use nonpublic government information to boost their own businesses.



That's why I've called on @POTUS to put guardrails in place that would prevent this kind of corruption. https://t.co/0fLKAODhHe — Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) July 6, 2025

x It’s not a surprise that Trump lied. But this may be his biggest lie yet — and we must not let him forget it.



op: fightforprogress pic.twitter.com/2vVcU09hD0 — Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) July 6, 2025

x Republicans Big Beautiful Bonanza for Billionaires is fiscally irresponsible and morally indefensible.



They know their math doesn't add up so they choose to demonize Medicaid and SNAP recipients to assuage what's left of their consciences. pic.twitter.com/Q4muSuNYXa — Rep. Gwen Moore (@RepGwenMoore) July 2, 2025

x Absolutely shameful. Reducing tens of thousands of VA staff will mean longer wait times, fewer services, and less support for the veterans who served and sacrificed for this country. — Rep. Kelly Morrison (@kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social) 2025-07-07T21:04:32.594Z

x Thanks to the GOP’s big ugly budget bill, 300,000 New York households may lose their SNAP benefits. They are taking food from hungry families to pay for tax cuts that only benefits billionaires. — Congresswoman Grace Meng (@meng.house.gov) 2025-07-07T21:01:43.877Z

x Stealing from the poor to give more handouts to the wealthy. That’s exactly what Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill will do, ensuring the largest transfer of wealth from working class families to the wealthy in history. — Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (@cleaver.house.gov) 2025-07-07T20:55:31.312Z

x A vet in my district had to postpone a lung screening and drive to Richmond because the new VA center in FXBG doesn't have enough staff. I am very concerned about how cutting 30,000 staff will affect care for the 72,000 veterans in VA-07. The Administration needs to brief Congress immediately. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (@repvindman.bsky.social) 2025-07-07T20:48:40.721Z

x Because of Trump's incompetent and careless budget cuts, national parks are understaffed during peak travel season. From the rangers who rescue stranded hikers to the law enforcement officers who keep families safe, lives could be put in danger as a result of this recklessness. — Rep. Jared Huffman (@rephuffman.bsky.social) 2025-07-07T20:40:51.534Z

State Dems will always be an important part of our efforts.

x The Trump Administration has decided to share the sensitive medical information of noncitizens & their families with ICE. This is once again, a gross abuse of power that will harm our residents. My office is going to keep challenging the unlawful policies of this administration. — AG Andrea Joy Campbell (@massago.bsky.social) 2025-07-06T15:09:00.715Z

x While Republicans in D.C. gut healthcare and food assistance for families, raise utility bills, and cut taxes for the wealthy, our state budget:



🍎 Invests in food security initiatives

🩺 Ensures access to healthcare

💡 Lowers energy bills

📉 Cuts taxes for the middle-class — Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) July 6, 2025

Oversight

x Alongside 175 Democratic colleagues, I have signed onto an amicus brief opposing the unlawful overhaul of the Dept of Ed by the Trump admin and plans to withhold $6.8B in critical funding from local schools. This attack on the future of students is unacceptable and we are fighting back. — Rep Jahana Hayes (@repjahanahayes.bsky.social) 2025-07-06T16:09:24.608Z

x Tariffs are raising the cost of essential baby products, including car seats, strollers, cribs, and highchairs, that working families cannot go without. I joined my colleagues to demand Secretary Bessent make a tariff exemption for these necessary items. pappas.house.gov/media/press-... — Rep. Chris Pappas (@repchrispappas.bsky.social) 2025-07-07T20:53:00.296Z

Media appearances

x Last week, I voted NO on the largest healthcare cuts in American History. — Congressman Donald Norcross (@norcross.house.gov) 2025-07-07T21:08:24.571Z

x Rep. Joaquin Castro on Texas floods: "I don't think it's helpful to have missing key personnel from the National Weather Service not in place to help prevent these tragedies." — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-07-06T13:14:28.890Z

x Suozzi: "It just doesn't make sense that you're reducing taxes for some of the wealthiest people, hurting some of the lowest income people, while blowing the biggest deficit in the budget that we've had in the history of the country. Those things just don't add up." — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-07-06T15:04:31.213Z

x "What (Trump) just said there is a bald-faced lie. Nothing has been emptied out. Our stockpiles are just about where they were ... This is a horrible decision for U.S. national security." - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov on @cnn.com — House Armed Services Democrats (@democrats-armedservices.house.gov) 2025-07-06T18:19:15.448Z

x Trump’s tariff chaos and theft from working families is killing the economy. Joined @jonathancapehart.bsky.social, @eugenedaniels2.bsky.social, & @jaredb-econ.bsky.social on @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social to share stories of RI manufacturers paying the price for Trump’s erratic trade policy. — Congressman Gabe Amo (@amo.house.gov) 2025-07-06T17:15:43.777Z

x When it comes to Medicaid, work requirements should be known as paperwork requirements. Work requirements does not lead to more work. It simply leads to more paperwork. It does not boost employment. It simply causes people to lose their healthcare. — Ritchie Torres (@ritchietorres.bsky.social) 2025-07-06T15:28:03.487Z

x House Republicans have no plan to lower costs or expand healthcare. Instead, they're supporting Trump’s corruption, from his $400 million plane to his shady foreign real estate deals. This is the most corrupt Administration in history and they must be investigated. pic.twitter.com/dDiHEZenk2 — Congressman Robert Garcia (@RepRobertGarcia) July 6, 2025

Town halls and community events.

x THIS WEDNESDAY: My staff will be attending the ABQ Ride event at the Alvarado Transportation Center. Stop by to get help with things like Social Security benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans benefits, student loans, immigration, and other federal programs. — Senator Martin Heinrich (@heinrich.senate.gov) 2025-07-06T19:07:18.858Z

x Lucerne residents: My team is hosting in-person office hours today, July 10th from 11am to 1pm. These office hours will be held in conjunction with the office of Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. — Rep. Mike Thompson (@mikethompson.house.gov) 2025-07-06T13:01:34.785Z

x Calling all residents of CD5 – let’s talk! It’s time for round 2 of my telephone town halls. If you’d like to attend on July 16 at 6:00PM, please RSVP using the link below! RSVP 🔗: forms.gle/sCTwAYhByeCb... — Rep. Janelle Bynum (@bynum.house.gov) 2025-07-06T17:55:35.780Z

x I'm hosting my 8th Annual Constituent Services Fair on July 21st from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Camden County College in Blackwood, where you’ll find over 100 local, state, and federal resources. Hope to see you there! norcross.house.gov/constituent-... — Congressman Donald Norcross (@norcross.house.gov) 2025-07-06T18:12:14.598Z

x I was proud to join State Rep. Lilian Jimenez, local elected officials, and a coalition of Ukrainian leaders to announce Chicago Ave in Ukrainian Village as a State Designated Cultural District. (1/2) — Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (@ramirez.house.gov) 2025-07-06T16:06:52.264Z

x Essence Fest isn’t just a party, it’s an opportunity to have real conversations about the issues that impact our community. I joined my colleagues from the #CBC, National Urban League, and other civil rights leaders to discuss how the Big Ugly Bill affects us all and what we’re doing to fight back. — Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (@reptroycarter.bsky.social) 2025-07-06T01:44:32.188Z

x Stopped by San Luis Obispo to tour the new SLO Food Bank pantry and hear firsthand how the GOP's proposed SNAP cuts could impact their critical work. I’ll keep fighting to protect the programs that help feed families in need. — Rep. Salud Carbajal (@carbajal.house.gov) 2025-07-06T00:27:43.731Z

Protests and protest signs!

x Today, I stood with immigrant families and advocates to call for real change. As the proud daughter of Haitian immigrants, I know the strength and sacrifice our communities bring to this country.



We gathered not in silence—but in strength. Not in fear—but in faith.



It’s time to… pic.twitter.com/Bc76jfp4Mr — Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (@CongresswomanSC) July 6, 2025

x There is 10 days to go before the next big national day of protests to make good trouble. Sure, it's a Thurs, but most activities are later in the day. Find one near you at fiftyfifty.one. Here are some things to protest: LA, FEMA, Climate Change inaction, 238 men in El CETRO still... — 1WAG (@1wag.bsky.social) 2025-07-07T22:47:01.414Z

x That’s a good size protest for 10 at night. — LorennaCleary.bsky.social (@lorennacleary.bsky.social) 2025-07-05T05:04:08.171Z

x Look at Columbus, OH with synchronized sign dancing for their protest. — LorennaCleary.bsky.social (@lorennacleary.bsky.social) 2025-07-05T07:11:12.498Z

x NEW: Here’s how Columbus, Ohio is celebrating #July4th. A big anti-Trump, pro-democracy protest. The Founding Fathers would be proud! 👏 #NoKings (🎥 Columbus Underground) — News Eye (@newseye.bsky.social) 2025-07-04T19:30:18.875Z

x Galaxy fans protest team's silence in response to ICE raids — Los Angeles Times (@latimes.com) 2025-07-05T13:11:03.590Z

x Two former Marines at the Downtown LA Federal Detention Center Protest — Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) 2025-07-06T18:14:54.125Z

x Oralè Resisters Happy 4th of July Protest Los Angeles #NoKings #USDemocracy #4thofJuly — Ruben Garcia (@gorubenruben.bsky.social) 2025-07-04T18:12:19.359Z

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