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Donald Trump did not attend his son’s Bahamas wedding, instead spending the day posting a flurry of updates on Truth Social—from a Dow Jones “chart” claim and AI-style imagery to jabs at Ro Khanna, Iran-related notes, a DC fountain feature, Hulk Hogan nostalgia, and other topics—turning a family event into a long online thread.
California Democrat Ro Khanna expressed sadness about Rep. Thomas Massie’s Kentucky primary defeat, praising Massie’s courage on bipartisan issues like the Epstein Files Transparency Act and efforts to block U.S. involvement in Iran, while noting Trump opposed Massie and campaigned for his challenger Ed Gallrein, who won the primary.
Trump unleashed a lengthy Truth Social rant attacking Fox News anchor Jacqui Heinrich and Rep. Ro Khanna after a Sunday interview, calling Khanna a wolf in sheep's clothing and slamming Fox's coverage as FAKE (Bullshit!); Khanna pushed back on X, saying Democrats will win the House and that he talks to everyone, including Trump voters, highlighting Trump's ongoing feud with female reporters and with Fox News.
Donald Trump spent Mother’s Day rage-posting on Truth Social, attacking Fox News host Jacqui Heinrich and Democrat Ro Khanna after a Fox interview, accusing the network of bias, claiming MAGA Republicans hate Fox, and railing about tariffs, the Supreme Court, and Iran as he branded Khanna “SCUM.”
Silicon Valley lawmakers Ro Khanna, Zoe Lofgren, and Sam Liccardo are pressuring to initiate removal proceedings under the 25th Amendment in response to President Trump’s Iran-war remarks, arguing the president’s behavior threatens national and global security even after a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire; the delegation has scheduled a briefing on the amendment and related War Powers actions, reflecting significant Democratic opposition to Trump’s conduct.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna unveiled a plan for a 5% annual wealth tax on America’s billionaires, projecting about $4.4 trillion in revenue to fund major social initiatives—including $3,000 per person checks for households under $150,000, a $60,000 minimum salary for teachers, expanded Medicare with dental/vision/hearing, and greater home‑health care through Medicaid. Economists Saez and Zucman estimate revenue assuming some tax avoidance, and the plan would modestly shrink top fortunes (e.g., Musk, Zuckerberg, Bezos) but is unlikely to pass in a GOP‑led Congress. It could serve as a litmus test for the 2028 Democratic primary, while California Gov. Newsom has warned against similar state taxes. Sanders and Khanna cast the proposal as a decisive reform to address inequality.
Rep. Thomas Massie condemned President Trump’s early-morning strikes on Iran as “acts of war unauthorized by Congress,” arguing that Congress must authorize military action. Massie had been coordinating with Rep. Ro Khanna to force a vote restricting unilateral action, but the strikes landed before it could reach the floor. The response on Capitol Hill was mixed, with lawmakers like Ruben Gallego urging support for democracy in Iran without committing U.S. troops, while Trump framed the operation as wartime and warned of possible casualties; some hawkish voices, such as Lindsey Graham, praised the planning.
US Representative Ro Khanna plans to introduce a non-binding House resolution condemning Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence, calling for accountability through potential sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act against senior Israeli officials, a review of US policies that may subsidize settlements, and demands to halt demolitions, prevent land seizures, and pause new settlements in the West Bank; the measure is symbolic and would not become law, but would formally record lawmakers’ stance on the issue.
The U.S. Department of Justice says all records under the Epstein Files Transparency Act have been released, but lawmakers including Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie contend internal memos and deliberations about prosecutions should also be public. The release lists various individuals connected to the files, sparking ongoing debate over transparency versus protecting investigations and survivor privacy, with critics arguing the batch still lacks crucial context and redactions were insufficient.
Rep. Ro Khanna says the DOJ’s latest Epstein-file release is significant but insufficient; he and Rep. Massie threaten impeachment or contempt if remaining files aren’t disclosed, while the DOJ argues the review is over and more than 3 million documents have been released, roughly half of the approximately 6 million identified, with Epstein survivors criticizing the release as inadequate and retraumatizing victims.
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna has called for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to be replaced, criticizing his leadership during the recent government shutdown deal, and citing a disconnect with the party's base and effectiveness in leadership.
Usha Vance, wife of politician JD Vance, received support from Ro Khanna and Meghan McCain amid a controversy over her faith, with Khanna emphasizing her immigrant background and McCain praising her appeal across political lines, as Vance clarified she does not intend to convert to Christianity.
Congressman Ro Khanna expressed agreement with Marjorie Taylor Greene on the broken state of the healthcare system, supporting the idea of single-payer healthcare and criticizing rising premiums, while also aligning with her and others on issues like transparency on Jeffrey Epstein and paying federal workers during the shutdown.
A bipartisan effort led by Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie aims to force a House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, needing just two more Republican signatures to proceed, despite opposition from the White House and some GOP leaders. The effort highlights ongoing calls for transparency and justice regarding Epstein's allegations, with some conservative lawmakers supporting the initiative despite party lines.
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna endorsed 26-year-old progressive candidate Kat Abughazaleh in Illinois' 9th Congressional District race, highlighting her grassroots support and policy focus on housing, healthcare, and Green New Deal initiatives, as she competes in a crowded primary to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky.