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It's official: The House has sworn in Democratic Rep. Analilia Mejia.

Today I met with Rutgers students and listened to their thoughts on Trump’s Iran war, the state of our world, and NJ as a leader in technology and innovation. Bright young minds at Rutgers and across the state are powering the future. Their dedication continues to inspire me!

Trump ran on deportations of “the worst of the worst.” Instead, his masked agents are going after military families who are following the rules. This is simply inhumane.

CBS Mornings

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Wife of active-duty U.S. Army sergeant detained by ICE in Texas at immigration appointment

How will we build the Einstein Corridor? Working with our premiere academic institutions. Enabling research at the federal level. Supercharging innovation. When it comes to tech and innovation, NJ is the place to be.

I met with UFCW members from NJ and heard about the struggles they’re facing including rising grocery store prices, price gouging, and the need for better pay and benefits for union workers. No one should struggle to buy food or groceries, or take care of themselves and their loved ones.

The core unit of our democracy is you, the people. We must make serious reforms to keep our democracy focused on you, not corporations and billionaires.

Trump is actively making us less healthy, and setting us back when it comes to medical research and innovation. I don’t know anyone who thinks investing less in finding a cure for cancer is a good thing.

The Washington Post

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American science is shrinking.  A Post analysis found that, halfway through this fiscal year, the number of competitive grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health is down by more than half compared with the same period last year. https://wapo.st/3OgoHKV

Seeing this news is absolutely heartbreaking. No parent or family should have to experience this kind of loss, and no child should fear or face this kind of violence. As a father, this is gut-wrenching.

NBC News

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BREAKING: Eight children were killed in an "extensive" mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police say. The suspected shooter is also dead.

Not a surprise if you’ve been listening. People are livid. They’ve seen a war in their name and at their expense, but without their approval. It’s time to end it.

Senator Andy Kim@kim.senate.govApr 18(source)

My life instantly changed with my father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Millions of Americans become caregivers in the same way. It’s a difficult battle we face – but we are not alone in it.

Senator Andy Kim@kim.senate.govApr 18(source)

If you are worried about the trajectory of our democracy, what are you willing to do about it?

Senator Andy Kim@kim.senate.govApr 18(source)

Save the date! 📣 Our next town hall will be in Logan Township, NJ on Saturday, April 25 at 10am. I look forward to meeting with you all in-person.

I’m fighting so that no one has to choose between their health and well-being or that of a loved one and losing a paycheck. 2/2

Recently, I participated in a Health Summit Roundtable with the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies. I shared my story as a caregiver and the importance of addressing health disparities so that every person in this country is able to access quality care. 1/2

I met with AARP NJ to discuss how we can work together to support caregivers and protect seniors from fraud and scams. As a member of the Sandwich Generation looking after my two little boys and my aging parents, I am grateful to have AARP NJ as a partner in this fight.

Trump is fighting a war in our name, at our expense, but without our say. That's why I introduced a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's costly war of choice. It's time we bring this to an end and focus on making life less expensive for families.