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I just voted against the censure of my colleague, Rep. Al Green. I share his anger over Trump’s plan to cut Medicaid and Social Security, which hurts 44% of my constituents. Republicans are using Floor time to distract us rather than bring forward policies to address affordability.

submitted 3 days ago • 3 comments

Arizona shares a border with Mexico and benefits directly from our trade agreements every single day–with Trump's tariffs, the price of everything from avocados to car parts is about to go up for Arizonans. One man’s vanity is putting our entire international trading landscape at risk of collapse.

submitted 6 days ago • 3 comments

It's such an honor to have Yadira join me for the Joint Address. Read about her story here: azmirror.com/briefs/arizo...

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

I am heartbroken and devastated to hear of the passing of my freshman colleague and friend, Sylvester. A truly kind, compassionate soul I will miss dearly. I'm sending love and condolences to his family and loved ones.

submitted 4 days ago • 11 comments

To all the trans kids who have had to hear Trump's hate and vitriol, I am sorry. I want you to know that you matter, and we have your back.

submitted 3 days ago • 2 comments

I was proud to bring Yadira Garcia, a DACA recipient and teacher from Phoenix, to Congress yesterday. Yadira is the embodiment of the American Dream, and no amount of Trump’s scapegoating and racism will change that. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

I can’t listen to Trump’s hate and lies anymore. I just left the House floor.

submitted 4 days ago • 4 comments

Endless lies. Endless scapegoating.

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

When Donald Trump speaks tonight, we know what to expect: fearmongering, division, and zero real solutions for American families.

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

It’s 2025, climate change is wreaking havoc and destroying lives across the world, and the science is proven. Yet here are my Republican colleagues and their witnesses regurgitating Big Oil conspiracy theories.

submitted 10 days ago • 2 comments

I cannot overstate how completely unprecedented and shameful for our country this is. Ukraine is our ally and was illegally invaded at the whim of Vladimir Putin, a dictator and the aggressor.

submitted 8 days ago • 5 comments

Elon Musk is the richest man in the world. He makes $8 million PER DAY just from government contracts. And it’s the seniors earning $65/day after working their entire lives that’s a “Ponzi scheme??” Okay buddy. I can’t fathom how someone can be so callous and so selfish.

submitted 7 days ago • 3 comments

The alleged “moderate Republicans” from Arizona voted for the largest cut to Medicaid in American history. Extremely disappointing. Call them if this matters to you. This fight isn’t over.

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

I’m struggling to find the words. Republicans had a vote on a budget that cuts health care and education for millions of people. Then they pulled the vote so everyone started heading home. Then they called us back. Their chaos and cruelty has no bounds.

submitted 11 days ago • 5 comments

This is how authoritarian regimes operate, btw.

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

So much for Trump improving the economy. Another scam.

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

ICYMI: Republicans want to take away your health care to partially fund tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. Their budget includes the largest cuts to Medicaid in American history. I am obviously voting NO today. 🚨Call your reps.

submitted 12 days ago • 2 comments

He was too Black for the moment.

submitted 13 days ago • 449 comments

I sadly didn’t win the cow milking contest this year, but everything else about the 73rd Annual Laveen BBQ is bigger and better than ever. Thank you so much to the Laveen Community Council for bringing us together again.

submitted 14 days ago • 0 comments

Our disability community in Phoenix is being threatened by Trump's proposed cuts to essential services like Medicaid & Social Security. I'm so grateful to the Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition for meeting with me today to share their concerns & discuss how I can advocate for them in Congress.

submitted 18 days ago • 7 comments

Math is hard

submitted 18 days ago • 2021 comments

In less than 24 hours, Trump went from saying he won’t touch Medicaid to endorsing the House GOP's budget with $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Trump and Republicans will truly do anything to fund tax cuts for their wealthy billionaire donors.

submitted 17 days ago • 13 comments

Sorry, what?? The Trump Admin lying per the usual. Americans are rightfully angry that an unchecked, unvetted billionaire is illegally gutting vital programs and firing workers who keep us safe — so now suddenly Elon “is not part of DOGE.” 🙄 apnews.com/article/elon...

submitted 18 days ago • 2 comments

Today, I visited the Pendergast Early Learning Center, a Head Start site here in Phoenix, where I got to speak with administrators about how a federal funding freeze could impact early childhood education programs.

submitted 18 days ago • 6 comments

Remember the “good old days?” Back when the GOP’s top talking point was public safety. Today, Trump & Musk are firing air traffic safety workers, people who keep nuclear plants safe & scientists who respond to bird flu. We’re all less safe as a result. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

submitted 18 days ago • 4 comments

Please join Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari for a community celebration on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 2 - 5 PM at the Phoenix College Bulpitt Auditorium (1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ).

submitted 19 days ago • 1 comment

This morning, I hosted a Town Hall in Maryvale to break down the latest egregious actions of the Trump administration, share how I’m fighting back, address constituents’ concerns directly, and connect our community with valuable resources.

submitted 21 days ago • 2 comments

Last week, I sent a letter to the Treasury's Inspector General demanding they investigate Musk's access to government system and the potential threat to national security. Now, they're auditing DOGE's access to the federal government’s payment system. This is what fighting back looks like.

submitted 22 days ago • 3 comments

SATURDAY: I'm hosting an in-person Town Hall in West Phoenix with special guests State Sen. Analise Ortiz and Salvador Macias from Nuñez Law Firm. RSVP here: bit.ly/az03townhall

submitted 24 days ago • 2 comments

To defeat Donald Trump and Elon Musk, we have to stop, stall, and sue until we win.

submitted 25 days ago • 5 comments

Excited to join progressive creators and organizations tonight for What the Fight! We'll be talking about how to build power together as we fight back against harmful Trump actions. Join us here: bit.ly/whatthefight25

submitted 25 days ago • 2 comments

As we're hearing increased reports of an ICE presence across Phoenix, my team and I want to make sure that you know you have constitutional rights regardless of immigration status. Check out our new resource page at ansari.house.gov/know-your-rights.

submitted 26 days ago • 6 comments

Hell yeah. Hold the line. This is what we need people to do. Slow things down, don’t comply in advance so the courts have time to stop them. It’s starting to work.

submitted 29 days ago • 2164 comments

It was great to speak with Prensa Arizona about the work my team and I are doing to work with our local Latino community, make sure Arizonans know their rights, fight back against the Trump admin & so much more. Check out the entire conversation here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oWY...

submitted 29 days ago • 2 comments

We’re seeing so many extreme actions from the Trump administration. These actions are hurting Arizonans. I want you to know that I’m doing everything in my power to stand up and fight back, even while Trump tries to avoid accountability. Here’s how: 🧵

submitted 29 days ago • 8 comments

I'm proud to cosponsor the Taxpayer Data Protection Act to make sure unelected, unvetted billionaires like Elon Musk can't steal your private data.

submitted 29 days ago • 5 comments

We're proud of SEEC members @reppaultonko.bsky.social, @yassaminansari.bsky.social, @repdexteror.bsky.social, @nadler.house.gov, @repstansbury.bsky.social for speaking out at the EPA against the Trump Admin's illegal power grab of taxpayer money. His actions will increase costs for all Americans.

submitted 29 days ago • 1 comment

Marlon is an Iraq war veteran who's lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years— my team and I are working to get to the bottom of this, demanding answers from ICE. www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

submitted 29 days ago • 2 comments

No. www.politico.com/live-updates...

submitted 29 days ago • 3 comments

I just cosponsored the Taxpayer Data Protection Act to protect Americans' private information and essential benefits like Social Security. Democrats are taking action against Trump & Musk's invasion of your privacy and efforts to steal your data and your resources. ansari.house.gov/media/press-...

submitted 30 days ago • 4 comments

Are you concerned that President Trump's actions related to a federal funding freeze, cuts to federal agencies, federal employee buyouts, accessing of private data, or anything else he's done will impact you? I want to hear from you. Share your story here: forms.gle/17TjBXs3YUqE...

submitted 31 days ago • 7 comments