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Lawmakers will introduce bill to kill tariffs on coffee

News: Massie says GOP leaders in “full panic” over Epstein files, predicts it will pass but said senior Republicans “threatened” his three GOP co-signers politically “They came back and tried to get the four of us to take our names off of the petition” www.semafor.com/article/09/2...

Ro Khanna@rokhanna.bsky.socialSep 24(source)

Congratulations @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social. When Congress returns, she will be the 218th signature on Rep. Thomas Massie and my discharge petition. We’re one step closer to releasing the full Epstein files and justice for the survivors.

Ro Khanna@rokhanna.bsky.socialSep 23(source)

Breaking: Republicans canceled votes on the 29th and 30th, delaying the final signature on Rep. Thomas Massie’s and our discharge petition. These political games erode public trust. We need transparency and justice for survivors. Release the full Epstein files.

Ro Khanna@rokhanna.bsky.socialSep 22(source)

Wishing all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah a happy new year surrounded by family and loved ones.

Ro Khanna@rokhanna.bsky.socialSep 21(source)

Canada, Australia, and the UK have officially recognized a Palestinian state. We cannot be isolated from the rest of the free world. I’m circulating a letter in Congress calling on Trump and Rubio to do the same. Everyone should see where their member of Congress stands.

Ro Khanna@rokhanna.bsky.socialSep 19(source)

Patel says can't release Epstein files because of courts. But Judge Berman said that grand jury materials "pale in comparison" to the files Justice/FBI have from 2006 & 2018 investigation. Don't fall for the headfake. Stand with Rep. Thomas Massie & me -- full release of Epstein files!

Ro Khanna@rokhanna.bsky.socialSep 19(source)

We fought a revolution over a tax on tea. It's time for us to have an economic uprising over the tax on coffee! www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

The bipartisan legislation would give coffee a carve-out from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

I just motioned to subpoena FCC Director Brendan Carr. Enough of Congress sleepwalking while Trump & Vance shred the First Amendment & Constitution. It is time for Congress to stand up for Article I.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Ro Khanna: "They're making comedy illegal. Brendan Carr pressured ABC to cancel Jimmy Kimmel, and Disney cancels Jimmy Kimmel. This canceling from an administration that lectured us about cancel culture. That's why today I'm introducing a motion to subpoena Brendan Carr."

Techies who raged daily about Gensler & Biden "weaponizing" the administrative state to crush them: Got a word on FCC boss Carr strong-arming Nexstar to yank Kimmel’s show?

FCC Chairman Threatens ABC Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Remarks About Charlie Kirk’s Killer

This is perhaps the first Administration to make comedy illegal. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Brendan Carr, the chairman of the FCC, threatened action against ABC for Jimmy Kimmel's comment that Charlie Kirk's assassin is 'one of them.'

You jumped on me & came to Big Balls' defense, pleading not to destroy a kid's life for stupid social media posts. But you now are asking people to call kids' employers to fire them for what they post. Perhaps you owe me an apology JD Vance.

The grace he shows given the insults to his wife is remarkable. His project of showing a multiracial America can work is still a worthy one.

Acyn

@acyn.bsky.social

Obama: So we have to extend to people during their period of mourning We can also at the same time say I disagree with the idea that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a mistake I can disagree with the suggestion that my wife or Justice Jackson does not have adequate brain processing power.

Opinion | My U.N. Commission’s Finding: Israel Is Committing Genocide

I agree with the UN commission's heartbreaking finding that there is a genocide in Gaza. What matters is what we do about it -- stop military sales that are being used to kill civilians and recognize a Palestinian state. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/o...

Ro Khanna@rokhanna.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

RFK is making it harder for Americans to get hepatitis B shots. He is planning to make it harder for Americans to get measles vaccines. We are being governed by science deniers. www.cnn.com/2025/09/16/h...

RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel expected to recommend delaying hepatitis B shot for newborns | CNN

A key federal vaccine advisory panel whose members were recently replaced by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to vote to recommend delaying until age 4 the hepatit...

The irony is it's the First Amendment, which Vance & Bondi are trampling, that gives Trump the right to spout absurdities targeting journalists. Nobody gains more from free speech than Trump.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

JON KARL: What do you make of Pam Bondi saying she's gonna go after hate speech? A lot of your allies say hate speech is free speech TRUMP: We'll probably go after people like you because you treat me so unfairly. You have a lot of hate in your hate. Maybe they'll have to go after you.

JD Vance, Stephen Miller, and Pam Bondi are threatening to use the awesome power of our government to crack down on our speech. Here are their words. All Americans must stand up for our First Amendment rights and our freedom.

So now JD Vance, your Administration is prosecuting hate speech even though you ran on standing for the First Amendment & lectured Europe about not censoring hate speech?

The Bulwark

@thebulwark.com

Attorney General Pam Bondi: "There's free speech and then there's hate speech, and there is no place, especially now, especially after what happened to Charlie, in our society...We will absolutely target you, go after you, if you are targeting anyone with hate speech."

JD Vance, as you climb your "mountain of truth," stop spreading falsehoods about the left being more willing to condone political violence. A fearful & hurting nation begs of you to see beyond partisan tribe. Let's stop blaming each other & start lifting America up.