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Trump just requested a $1.5 TRILLION military budget.
Last year, he cut $1 trillion from your health care—the largest cut in American history. But magically found $1.5 TRILLION for death and destruction.
This is deranged.
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
@RepRashida
Unapologetic Congresswoman fighting for justice for all. Proudly representing Michigan’s 12th District in the People’s House.
- As we approach summer and temperatures begin to rise, please take advantage of our 12th Congressional District Cooling Centers. Share this information with your neighbors and take care of yourself and your families this summer!
- From the very start, this World Cup has been consumed by controversy and now the Trump administration is putting its racism on full display. Omar Artan of Somalia—Africa's top referee—was denied entry despite his diplomatic visa. Meanwhile the entire Iranian team is being forcedTop African Referee Barred From Entering the U.S. For World Cup trib.al/kYBt0Ne
- My statement on today's vote on the Lebanon War Powers Resolution.
- Our government is supplying Israel with white phosphorus bombs that melt human flesh to the bone. These bombs are targeting civilians, schools, hospitals, and places of worship. The U.S. must end its complicity in these war crimes, and pass the Lebanon War Powers Resolution.
00:00 - The people of Lebanon can't wait another month for Congress to act. Every day that we do nothing, 11 more Lebanese children are killed or injured by the Israeli military in this U.S.-supported invasion. Congress must pass today's Lebanon War Powers Resolution.BREAKING Lebanon’s health ministry says the death toll from the Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises to 3,526, with 10,733 people wounded since March 2. 🔴 More on Aljazeera.com
- We must end U.S. participation in the Israeli apartheid regime's invasion of Lebanon. The Israeli military continues to target journalists like Amal Khalil and use our tax dollars to commit war crimes. I urge my colleagues to vote YES on today's Lebanon War Powers resolution.
00:00 - From North Lake to Delaney Hall, ICE and their for-profit contractors are committing horrific acts of violence and depravity against our neighbors. These torture facilities must be shut down, those responsible prosecuted, and ICE abolished.She reported a sexual assault at North Lake. ICE deported her before the investigation was over. michiganpublic.org/criminal-justi…
- Pride started as a protest born from resistance to injustice. As we kick off Pride Month, I’m honored to celebrate the spirit of Pride by continuing to fight for LGBTQI+ equality in the halls of Congress with my @EqualityCaucus colleagues while standing with advocates at home.
- The genocide in Gaza continues, and there is no ceasefire. Netanyahu is openly announcing the military takeover of 70 percent, and ultimately all, of Gaza. Four more children in Gaza were killed by U.S.-funded Israeli bombs yesterday. No more excuses: Arms Embargo now.🚨Israel’s PM Netanyahu says he has ordered the IDF to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip Netanyahu: “At this point, we are fully in control of 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip… and my directive is to get to… 70%” Audience member: “100! 100!” Netanyahu: “Wait, let’s go in
00:00 - I pray that this Eid Al Adha, our Muslim families find peace during this difficult time where hate is growing. Let this Eid bring us closer together and grow the love among our neighbors.
- This decision is beyond cruelty. The Trump administration is trying to cut off all possible immigration pathways and tear apart our immigrant families. This Administration's racist actions are inhumane and we must stop funding this fascist army.
