Rep. Bennie G. Thompson
@BennieGThompson
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Husband. Father. Grandfather. Avid hunter. Proudly serving #MS02 in Congress. | Ranking Member of @HomelandDems. | Follow my Instagram: @benniegthompson
Bolton, Mississippi
Joined October 2009
Today, I sent a letter to EACH of the tech giants, mega corporations, and crypto companies who contributed $ for Trump's destruction of the White House. The White House is a treasured symbol of our democracy and these companies must answer for their involvement in this
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While the Trump Administration denies FEMA disaster aide to blue states: ✈️Kristi Noem spends $172 million on 2 new Gulfstream jets 🪩Trump gets a new $350 million ballroom 🇦🇷 Argentina gets $40 billion
The Trump administration denied Maryland’s appeal for federal disaster aid for at least $33.7 million in flood damage. Gov. Wes Moore (D) accused President Trump of politicizing aid and withholding FEMA funds to punish Democrat-led states.
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I joined my House Democratic colleagues in signing a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, asking them to use emergency funds to keep the SNAP food program running during the government shutdown.
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It’s day 24 of the government shutdown. Republicans are still refusing to come to the table to negotiate about Americans’ health care.
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While Kristi Noem gets two new Gulfstream jets and Trump gets a new $350 million ballroom, today is the first time the 52,000 men and women of TSA - who keep our skies safe around the clock - will miss a full paycheck because of the Republican shutdown.
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I recently sat down with @KnowaDeBaraso for an honest conversation about January 6th, Mississippi’s racial history, and the lessons I want young voters to carry forward in 2025 and beyond. Watch here: https://t.co/ihaJCW2E4b
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In @FortuneMagazine’s latest robotics commentary, OpenMind Founder @JanLiphardt explores a key question: "How do you trust a robot you've never met?" Only through transparent, enforceable, and human-first standards can we truly build trust with robots. (Full Article Below)
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Over 357,000 Mississippians could lose their November SNAP benefits because of the government shutdown. Kids, seniors, and families could go hungry. The GOP caused the largest SNAP cut in history and is trying to shift the blame. It’s time for Republicans to reopen the
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RT @HomelandDems: There’s nothing good about forcing 52,000 TSA officers to work without a paycheck. In the Trump administration, the crue…
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As House Republicans continue their month-long vacation, House Democrats are on Capitol Hill hearing directly from Americans impacted by service cuts, mass firings and health care price hikes.
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NordVPN took over Times Square!🗽 Our team challenged people to sit down with a white-hat hacker and face the truth about their online security habits. The reaction was a wake-up call for everyone watching. It's time to get serious about online protection. The best way to start?
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Harassment. Racism. Promotion. Trump’s pick for Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia, is a danger to women in government. @BennieGThompson and @RepRobertGarcia are calling for his removal—now.
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People miss paychecks. Trump builds ballrooms. This is what matters to him.
Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House to build President Trump’s long-desired ballroom — despite his pledge that construction of the $250 million addition wouldn’t “interfere” with the existing building. https://t.co/gdi8H3VWuf
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RT @HomelandDems: Trump let a violent extremist back onto our streets — and he threatened to kill your colleague. And you still won’t conde…
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I joined my Democratic colleagues in signing a letter urging President Trump to stop the high tariffs that hurt soybean farmers. The tariffs have caused serious financial hardship and mental health struggles across farm communities. We can’t allow our farmers to keep
NEWS: I led 36 House Democrats in demanding President Trump end his tariff-fueled economic assault on soybean farmers. Illinois is the largest soybean-producing state in the country. The president's tariffs are hurting farmers and causing the cost of living to soar.
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Today is a day we remind ourselves that power belongs to the people! Stay strong, stay peaceful, and stay proud.
BREAKING: This is in Trump's back yard. Washington DC No Kings Day Protest. This is just the start of the day. It is absolutely unbelievable how many people are turning out for this. I love how everyone is staying peaceful. It's exactly what Trump doesn't want.
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Uh oh! She left out that this is illegal—and yesterday she told TSA’s workforce they’d be paid. Now she’s hanging them out to dry. Under Trump, only deportation squads get a paycheck.
President Trump and I will always stand by law enforcement, and we are keeping our promise to always support them by making sure they are paid during the Democrats’ shutdown. More than 70,000 sworn law enforcement officers across DHS including those serving in CBP, ICE,
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Under Trump, not even American citizens are safe from Stephen Miller’s mass deportation crusade.
Reporter: What's your message to the 170 or so U.S. Citizens who have been detained by I.C.E., about of them 20 children… Johnson: I don't know what you are talking about with the children… I.C.E. Is doing the job the American people demanded they do.
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The October edition of The Thompson Report is now live! Check out the latest updates, news, and highlights from my office! Scan the QR code or click here to view: https://t.co/mb8mqtJyPI
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Bitcoin miners play a vital role in reinforcing the stability and resilience of energy infrastructure. Riot is strengthening the grid through intelligent, responsive operations that support a more reliable energy future.
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The Department of Education has cut staff in the Office of Special Education. This is the team that makes sure kids with disabilities get the help they need in school. Mississippi was already behind on making sure students get these services. With fewer people to watch over the
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Anyone who holds this administration accountable is a target. To be a critic isn’t a crime. Not in a democracy. cc @AriMelber
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