Instead of disenfranchising voters, starting illegal wars, and hiding Epstein files, the Trump Administration should maybe focus a little more on the failing K-shaped economy.
Instead of disenfranchising voters, starting illegal wars, and hiding Epstein files, the Trump Administration should maybe focus a little more on the failing K-shaped economy.
Resign, Fire, Impeach | No matter how, Kristi Noem Must Go
FIRE NOEM
Graphic with the headline βThe Epstein Files Coverupβ over a split black-and-white photo of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein facing each other. A torn blue line divides their images down the middle, and a black redaction bar obscures part of the top text. At the bottom, a news-style caption reads: βDOJ admits 47,635 Epstein files β including Trump allegations β were removed,β with The Independent logo displayed. The image has a distressed, taped-up design to resemble a leaked or censored document.
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Chair @repespaillat.bsky.social asked to join the Judiciary hearing with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Republican Judiciary Chair Jordan didnβt even respond. When immigrant families face life-altering decisions, silence isnβt oversight.
So they can spend roughly $2.3 billion (Iran Cost Tracker - Last recorded estimate March, 4, 2026) but asking for affordable healthcare is too much? (And they're going to ask for $50 billion more)
Asking for the β15 million Americans Republicans kicked off of health insurance last year.
(2/2) This is a cheap trick to score political points while Trumpβs costly, aimless, and illegal war with Iran puts American lives in danger.
No New Forever War | Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11
(1/2) House Republicans are using Trumpβs war with Iran to force Congress to fund ICE and CBP without substantial reforms despite harassing, detaining, beating, and killing American citizens.
No War With Iran
Article 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 11
Proud to have secured nearly $1 million in FY26 federal funding to revitalize Lehman Collegeβs athletics field. This investment will expand seating, improve accessibility, and create a welcoming space for students, families, and neighbors to gather, compete, and celebrate.
Lehman College is pleased to announce a generous $820,000 allocation from Congressman @repespaillat.bsky.social, which will support new bleachers for South Field. lehman.edu/news/2026/Es...
Praying for the families impacted by this morningβs tragedy in Austin.
We are grateful for the swift actions of local law enforcement and embrace the Austin community at this time.
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Read the full letter here: espaillat.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
(3/4) I wrote a letter to Speaker Johnson urging him to use the power of his position and the GOP majority to design and advance frameworks for the federal government to regulate β and freeze β the ballooning utility rates, which are straining families, individuals, and small businesses alike.
(2/4) We cannot rely on the market forces or existing authorities to rectify this problem β and everyday Americans need relief now.
(1/4) New Yorkers are feeling the squeeze from skyrocketing energy bills, which can be attributed to corporate greed, data centers, AI, and Trumpβs insane policies on tariffs and renewable energy projects.
Donald Trump and congressional Republicans promised to lower the high cost of living on Day One. They failed.
Instead, life is more expensive than ever, worsened by Trumpβs tariffs that have cost families $1,700 more per year on everything from groceries to transportation and more.
Fernando's message is simple and as American as it can get. In his words:
"I need my family to come home: save my sisterβs life, end this nightmare for me and for all the other families like mine, who just want to live an honest life and work hard for a better future."
A 10-year-old U.S. citizen was deported while fighting rare brain cancer. Her brother, Fernando, carries the fight forward. Heβs Chairman @repespaillat.bsky.socialβs State of the Union guest.
Tonight's State of the Union will be more of the same:
-Deny the truth
-Dismiss the concerns
-Deceive the American People
This is the Trump playbook.
No more hiding.
No more fear.
ICE agents must show their faces.
Leadership matters β Abuse without accountability is unacceptable.
Fire Noem, now.
On Feb. 12, the Democratic House Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing to hold ICE accountable for its brutality.
Community leaders and advocates joined members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to bear witness and uplift Latino voices at the hearing.
π§΅1/2 : Yesterday, VA quietly issued an interim final rule that immediately changes how veteransβ disability ratings are evaluated: no notice, no explanation, no debate. Trump's VA Secretary Collins did not consult VSOs or Congress before acting.
After pressure from state leaders and a federal court order, the Trump Administration has released the final $127 million in overdue Gateway Tunnel funding, and construction will resume soon.
This is a major win for hardworking union members, commuters, and our entire regionβs economy.
A picture of Big Brother from Orwell's 1984 holding his hand out like a puppet-master dangling the logos of Google, Reddit, Discord, Facebook and Instagram above the words "DHS IS WATCHING YOU." Below is text that reads: "Rep. Espaillat and Senator Wyden to introduce legislation to stop DHS from maliciously obtaining your personal information."
DHS is using administrative subpoenas to obtain thousands of YOUR records from major companies.
These subpoenas are signed by DHS staffβnot a judgeβand are being used to target immigrants, advocates, and journalists.
Ramadan Mubarak | February 17, 2026
Ramadan Mubarak! Wishing all who are celebrating in New York's 13th district and around the world a peaceful and reflective holy month.
π¨SAVE THE DATE: Join us February 22nd at Riverbank State Park for our annual Black History Month celebration!
Celebrate Black History Month with us as we recognize the legacy, excellence, and impact of the African American community.
Doors open at 3:30pm!
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