Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
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Congresswoman, lifelong organizer, mom. Proudly serving WA-7. Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Member of Judiciary Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Budget Committee. She/her.
Everyone should read this letter from some of the Epstein survivors about the Department of Justice’s actions mirroring the "very dynamics Epstein relied upon”.

The survivors deserve justice and accountability NOW.
February 10, 2026 at 11:30 PM
After decades of repression and brutal conflict, the Syrian people are finally free of the Assad regime.

The U.S. must continue to use policy to support Syria’s new government through diplomacy and dialogue, not punishment and isolation.
February 10, 2026 at 10:40 PM
This morning, I went to see what were supposed to be the completely unredacted Epstein files. However, some of the files were still redacted by Kash Patel’s FBI.

Here’s my reaction.
February 10, 2026 at 9:24 PM
ICE arbitrarily determined that some immigrants are no longer eligible for bond hearings, a policy that flies in the face of the right to due process.

This is a policy that over 300 judges have rejected 1,600 times.

Trump must follow the law and rescind this policy.
February 10, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Had to bring some Seattle spirit and joy to the other Washington today! Still cannot believe that incredible win. GO HAWKS!!!! 💙💚💙💚💙💚💙💚
February 9, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Tomorrow morning I’ll be going to review the unredacted Epstein Files.

What we have seen so far reeks of a cover-up. It’s time for the truth.
February 9, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Hard YES to this @RepThomasMassie.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:36 PM
We knew Trump was lying when he said he was going after the “worst of the worst”. And now the data confirms it.

ICE has torn apart communities, gone after children, and arrested people who are here LEGALLY.

Stop the quotas. Require judicial warrants. ICE out NOW.
February 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Everyone should watch this incredibly powerful ad, released on Super Bowl Sunday, from Epstein survivors. The DOJ must release all the files NOW.

#StandWithSurvivors
February 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
THE SEAHAWKS ARE SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS!!! What an AMAZING game!! 💙🏆💚
February 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
“Washington made a choice. A choice to let the laws turn to rust.”

Here’s former Assistant AG for the U.S. Antitrust Division Jonathan Kanter on how Trump’s admin is failing to enforce the antitrust laws on the books. And how we can actually lower costs for Americans.
February 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
“When access to distribution is fair, consumers see lower everyday prices, communities retain local food access, and small producers gain a foothold in the market.”

Listen to Emily Chase’s testimony about the concentration of the grocery market and her experience as an independent grocer:
February 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM
The price of everything from chicken wings to veggie platters has skyrocketed in the Trump economy.

That means that thanks to Trump and Republicans, your Super Bowl party is going to cost much more.
February 7, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Republicans love to say that immigrants hurt our economy. The truth is that they pay trillions more in taxes than they receive in any sort of benefits.

Immigrants contribute so much to this country, including to our economy.
February 7, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Trump promised to go after the “worst of the worst.” Instead, he is sending federal agents to kidnap kids off the street as they head to school — sending them to prisons thousands of miles from home.

How does this make any of us safer?

https://cnn.it/4rDiZ3D
She thought ICE agents were taking her to school. The 10-year-old ended up 1,200 miles away at a detention facility | CNN
As a mother drove her 10-year-old girl to the bus stop, they were intercepted by federal agents. The fourth-grader thought the officers were going to take her to school. Instead, she was put on a plan...
www.cnn.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Last year, I asked FBI Director Kash Patel if he had met with any of the women abused by Epstein and his friends. He refused to answer.

As we see more of the files, the DOJ is now saying it won’t prosecute anyone further. This is a disgusting cover-up from both the FBI & DOJ.
February 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
NEW POD: I sat down to discuss my latest field hearing on corporate consolidation and the rising cost of food. Tune in to hear about my work on the Monopoly Busters Caucus!

Watch at the link in my story or listen where you get your podcasts.

https://youtu.be/jkRGbHsl-qw?si=siHcEHT4ZXaLP0rD
February 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
DHS is using biometric identification systems — filming protesters and legal observers.

They are creating a surveillance state. That’s why I introduced the ICE Out of My Face Act to protect our freedoms and our democracy.
February 5, 2026 at 11:52 PM
This is fantastic news! I’m thrilled to see the dedicated nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital getting a contract that provides them with fair wages and working conditions.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/seattle-childrens-nurses-ratify-new-3-year-contract-avoiding-strike/
Seattle Children’s nurses ratify new 3-year contract, avoiding strike
More than 2,000 nurses at Seattle Children's have a new contract that includes significant raises, protected leaves and stronger workplace violence language.
www.seattletimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Trump has already fired or forced out nearly 200,000 workers. Now they are slashing protections for thousands more.

Federal workers keep our gov’t running and ensure the American people get their Social Security, VA benefits, and Medicaid. This is ridiculous.

https://on.wsj.com/3OqTBQ8
Exclusive | Trump Administration to Make It Easier to Fire 50,000 Federal Workers
A rule issued on Thursday would create a government-employee category that offers fewer job protections.
www.wsj.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Republicans love to talk about protecting kids, yet they are constantly putting trans kids in danger. Trans people account for less than 1% of the population, yet there were 745 anti-trans bills introduced last year alone.

It’s cruelty for the sake of cruelty.
February 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Layoffs are up 118% from January 2025.

Trump promised to come in and fix the economy on day one. He lied. And now thousands of Americans have lost their jobs as unemployment rates continue to rise.
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/l...
Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says
With the recent narrative centering on a no-hire, no-fire labor market, the data suggests that the layoff part of the equation could be stepping up.
www.cnbc.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Two-thirds of Americans agree that ICE has “gone too far”.

It is time to get these masked men out of our cities. NOW.

www.npr.org/2026/02/05/n...
Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a jump in disapproval of the agency among Democrats and independents, but Republicans are standing by ICE and the president.
www.npr.org
February 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Republicans have handed over Congress’s Article I powers to the White House.

They don’t question him, they don’t hold him accountable. They don’t do anything to rein in the lawlessness of this administration. But Democrats will.
February 5, 2026 at 4:08 AM