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  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
August 28, 2024 at 9:11 PM

A total abortion ban

These draconian laws are a direct attack on our freedoms and must be challenged.John,  We are facing an unprecedented assault on reproductive rights in our country, and nowhere is this more evident than in Tennessee. A total abortion ban is in effect, making it nearly impossible for people to access…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
August 23, 2024 at 7:56 PM

BREAKING: RFK Jr. just endorsed Donald Trump

Another Trump presidency would be disastrous.John, GOOD NEWS: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. just ended his independent campaign for president. BAD NEWS: He’s endorsing Donald Trump and has shown interest in becoming Secretary of Health and Human Services if Trump is reelected.  Before I explain, will you r…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
August 23, 2024 at 12:47 AM

Kamala Harris is about to take the stage

We’re just 74 days away from one of the most important elections in modern history.John,   Vice President Kamala Harris is about to take the stage to officially become the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.  This convention has made it clear: 2024 is about contrast. Joy versus Fe…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
August 16, 2024 at 9:13 PM

VP Harris is ready to tackle inflation

In the world’s wealthiest country, nobody should have to live paycheck to paycheck.John, Vice President Harris is taking the stage tonight in Raleigh to share her vision for a stronger, fairer economy for all. A major theme: tackling the cost of living and holding corporations accountable for “greed…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
August 11, 2024 at 2:25 PM

WATCH: Bringing steel manufacturing back home

I won’t rest until the Steel Modernization Act is signed into law.John, The United States was once the world leader in steel manufacturing. Western Pennsylvania produced more steel than Japan and Germany combined during World War II, providing Americans and their allies with the necessary resources …
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
August 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM

SPECIAL INVITATION: Will you join Team Khanna online?

As we prepare for a tough election season and aim to build strong momentum around the progressive agenda, we are opening the doors to our most active supporters.John, For the past six months, my team has been building out a new server on Discord—a free, vibrant national hub for progressives to organ…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
August 7, 2024 at 3:16 PM

TAKE ACTION: Reject a war in Iran

Senator Lindsay Graham has introduced a joint resolution that would ignite a war between the United States and Iran and escalate the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. John,  BREAKING: Senator Lindsay Graham has introduced a joint resolution that would ignite a war between the United States and Iran…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 1:32 PM

BREAKING: Kamala Harris just announced VP nominee

Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. John,  BREAKING: Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election.  I’m sure you’ve seen the media coverage of Harris's record-breaking …
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 4:25 PM

BREAKING: New bill would bring modern steel manufacturing back to America

We went from being the world’s largest exporter to the world’s largest importer of steel. John,  FIRST: The United States lead the world in steel production. In the mid-20th century, we produced over fifty percent of the world’s steel, providing jobs to over 700,000 Americans.  THEN: Over 40 years o…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 3:22 PM

BREAKING: President Biden proposes Supreme Court term limits

Momentum for Supreme Court reform is building. John,  In September, I took to the House floor to urge political reform and reign in Supreme Court misconduct.  Now, President Biden and Justice Kagan are publicly demanding judicial accountability.  Just this week, President Biden has proposed a bindin…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
July 24, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Big Oil has been lying for decades

I won’t sit back and allow Big Oil to get away with their lies and greed. John,  FIRST: Big Oil spent decades lying to the public about the impacts of climate change. Year over year, executives for corporations like ExxonMobile and Chevron have raked in billions of dollars in profits at the expense …
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 6:44 PM

BREAKING: I’m proud to endorse Kamala Harris

There’s so much at stake in this election. John,  I’m proud to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate for president of the United States. As the first African American woman and Asian American woman to win the nomination, Kamala has the power to energize and unite young vot…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
July 21, 2024 at 9:17 PM

BREAKING: Joe Biden just stepped down. Will you step up to help Democrats win big in November?

Are you ready to help Democrats win big in November? John,  President Biden just stepped down from the top of the ticket to give Democrats the best chance to defeat Trump, protect the Senate, and take back the House. We need to step up and deliver. Will you rush a $10 contribution to my campaign to …
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 10:53 PM

I have an important question about the 2024 election

We need to do everything we can to defeat Trump and win back the House in November John,  President Joe Biden will go down in history as one of the great modern American presidents. But after his debate performance in June and a cascade of bad polling, many are concerned about the 2024 election. Wi…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
July 16, 2024 at 8:43 PM

The Supreme Court obliterated 40 years of precedent. This is how Congress can make it right.

60% of regulations – including those protecting the environment, worker’s rights, and public health – rely on the Chevron Doctrine. John,  Last month, the Supreme Court overturned Chevron deference, the foundation of modern administrative law. It guides courts to defer to the expertise of federal ag…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
July 12, 2024 at 6:10 PM

URGENT: Will you fight back against Trump's blueprint to destroy democracy?

Trump’s Project 2025 is a radical agenda to remake America. John,  We know a second Trump presidency would be disastrous. However, a new plan backed by the conservative Heritage Foundation, much of which is in line with the official GOP platform, could spell far worse for hardworking Americans. Proj…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
July 9, 2024 at 3:36 PM

BREAKING: Two-time gold medal Paralympian under attack by Republicans in Iowa

JoshTurek is under attack from far-right Republicans. John,  I want to tell you why I’m inspired by Josh Turek, an Iowa State Representative and two-time gold medal winner for the United States Paralympic basketball team.  But first, I need your help. Josh is under attack from far-right Republicans.…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 5:22 PM

BREAKING: Two-time gold medal Paralympian under attack by Republicans in Iowa

JoshTurek is under attack from far-right Republicans. John,  I want to tell you why I’m inspired by Josh Turek, an Iowa State Representative and two-time gold medal winner for the United States Paralympic basketball team.  But first, I need your help. Josh is under attack from far-right Republicans.…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
July 5, 2024 at 3:23 PM

This is why I'm under attack from Wall Street

I’m being attacked by Wall St executives and hedge fund managers for putting people before profit. John,  FIRST: Wall Street started buying single-family homes to use for rental income, driving up rent and making it harder and harder for everyday people to buy homes.   THEN: I introduced the Stop Wa…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
July 2, 2024 at 5:02 PM

No one should be above the law

Yesterday's ruling erodes our democracy. John,  “In every use of official power, the President is now a king above the law.” That’s how Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor described the Court’s decision in Trump v. US in her dissent yesterday.   I’m not going to sugarcoat this: yesterday's ruling erodes…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 4:40 PM

This is why I'm under attack from Wall Street

I’m being attacked by Wall St executives and hedge fund managers for putting people before profit. John,  FIRST: Wall Street started buying single-family homes to use for rental income, driving up rent and making it harder and harder for everyday people to buy homes.   THEN: I introduced the Stop Wa…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 25, 2024 at 5:21 PM

TAKE ACTION: Protect LGBTQ+ Americans

Pride Month commemorates the struggle for equality, and that struggle is far from over. John,  As we near the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, let's reflect on what Pride Month means to queer Americans and the fight to protect and expand LGBTQ+ rights in the face of repression.  Policymak…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 24, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Two years post-Dobbs decision

21 states have now banned abortion before 18 weeks. John,  Two years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and delivered a devastating blow to reproductive freedom and healthcare access nationwide, setting progress back fifty years. The only way we can set it right is to win big in 202…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 23, 2024 at 5:21 PM

Is America ready to listen?

Fighting to re-elect Biden isn’t just about preventing another disastrous Trump presidency. John,  “Everything, everywhere” that’s how Slate described my approach to the 2024 election. It’s true. I’m traveling the country, listening to anyone who wants to talk. That’s because I truly believe that na…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 5:58 PM

The future of the Democratic party

Fighting to re-elect Biden isn’t just about preventing another disastrous Trump presidency. John,  “Everything, everywhere” that’s how Slate described my approach to the 2024 election. It’s true. I’m traveling the country, listening to anyone who wants to talk. That’s because I truly believe that na…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 5:25 PM

What I've learned from being a Phillies fan

It's about more than the game. John,  Watching the Phillies trounce the Padres at Citizens Bank Park with my parents on Monday was the best Father’s Day gift.   My father’s childhood experiences playing cricket in India led him to follow baseball and become an avid Phillies fan. He passed on his lov…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 19, 2024 at 4:21 PM

Happy Juneteenth!

Our newest federal holiday reminds us of how far we’ve come as a nation and how far we still have to go to achieve a more perfect union. John,  Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. It’s a celebration of independence. It’s a celebration of emancipation. It commemorates the day enslaved people were…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 18, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Putin's evil

I appeared on Meet The Press this weekend to discuss the ongoing efforts to end the war in Gaza and stand up for the sovereignty of Ukraine. John,  I appeared on Meet The Press this weekend to discuss the ongoing efforts to end the war in Gaza and stand up for the sovereignty of Ukraine. Young voter…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 9:26 PM

We need to stop playing politics with immigration

Please read my latest op-ed with State Senator Edgar Flores, published by MSNBC. John,  For years, Democrats and Republicans have used immigration as a political football, passing the blame back and forth. At a time when we need real solutions, the President’s latest executive action is just politic…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 3:59 PM

BREAKING: Republicans are attacking food assistance

With food prices 25% higher than pre-pandemic levels, Congress must support Americans struggling to put food on the table. John,  BREAKING: Republicans are holding the Farm Bill, a comprehensive, bipartisan agriculture law, hostage unless we agree to slash food assistance to needy families by $30 bi…
  Katie Porter · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 7:01 PM

2025

Like me, Ro doesn’t take a dime of lobbyist or corporate PAC money. Katie Porter here.  John, my term in Congress will end in January 2025.  I won’t sugarcoat it: I want to leave Congress knowing that our fight for a better future will continue. That’s why I’m writing to tell you about my friend Con…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 7:13 PM

TAKE ACTION: Stop insurance companies from overriding doctors

Quality, affordable healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. John,  The American healthcare system is broken. Patients across the country are being denied essential treatments, medications, and procedures -- not because they are medically unnecessary, but because insurance companies deem them …
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 7, 2024 at 6:38 PM

Republicans' latest misinformation campaign

Congress must take action to protect reproductive rights. John,  This month marks two years since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned the right to an abortion. Now, Republicans are setting their sights on eradicating birth control altogether.  Sinc…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 6:29 PM

We must protect our service members

Tell Congress to pass the Blast Overpressure Safety Act. John,  On October 25, 2023, a lone gunman attacked and killed eighteen people at a bowling alley and a nearby bar and grill in Lewiston, Maine, before taking his own life. The shooter was a grenade instructor for the Army Reserve. After his de…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 5:52 PM

My Innovation Retreat with Speaker Pelosi, Coach Kerr, and Ron Klain

Democrats must remain the party of the future when it comes to the economy. John,  READ: Rep. Ro Khanna convenes 100 tech leaders as he warns of defections to Trump and the GOP  I’m hosting the Innovation Leadership Circle Retreat this weekend, joining forces with my colleagues from Capitol Hill, so…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 5:08 PM

$4,361 for a half-inch metal pin

I’m being attacked by legacy defense contractors for being “weak on national security.” John,  BAD NEWS: CBS reported that the Department of Defense repeatedly fails its annual audits, and legacy defense contractors are price-gouging taxpayers on everything from fighter jets to nuts and bolts.     G…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
May 28, 2024 at 4:23 PM

BREAKING: Why I voted AGAINST the $1 trillion defense budget

I’m being attacked by legacy defense contractors for being “weak on national security.” John,  BAD NEWS: CBS reported that the Department of Defense repeatedly fails its annual audits, and legacy defense contractors are price-gouging taxpayers on everything from fighter jets to nuts and bolts.     G…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 4:35 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Congress must tackle soaring food prices

Grocery costs have risen 25 percent since 2019.John,  The cost of groceries in America is out of control. The reason for the price hikes, plain and simple, is corporate greed.  Grocery costs have risen 25 percent since 2019. Big grocery giants took advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to make record p…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 8:01 PM

TOWN HALL: How can we end medical debt?

Bernie Sanders and I introduced a bill on May 8th that would CANCEL all medical debt.John,  ICYMI: Bernie Sanders and I introduced a bill on May 8th that would CANCEL all medical debt.   Now, I'm joining the Center for Popular Democracy for a National Town Hall to discuss how this bill could change …
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
May 16, 2024 at 5:14 PM

My speech tonight in Dearborn

We must find better ways to have difficult conversations in America.John,  How can we have a conversation in America that condemns the horrific Oct. 7 Hamas attack and kidnappings, reckons with what has transpired since, and respects the stories and struggles, the trauma and tears, of both Arab Amer…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 6:29 PM

TAKE ACTION: Tell President Biden to declare a climate emergency

Climate change is already an emergency–we need an emergency declaration.John,  The climate crisis is upon us. 2023 was the hottest year on record, and extreme weather events cost the U.S. trillions of dollars. Human health, food security, and global displacement are all at stake.  While President Bi…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 3:06 PM

This is why I’m under attack from Big Pharma

In the world’s wealthiest country, there is no reason people should face financial ruin just for getting sick or injured.John,  FIRST: NPR and KFF Health News reported that over 100 million Americans carry health care debt.    THEN: Senator Bernie Sanders and I introduced the Medical Debt Cancellati…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
May 8, 2024 at 4:15 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Urge Congress to pass the Medical Debt Cancelation Act

Healthcare is a right, not a privilege.John,  Healthcare costs in America are out of control, forcing people to make an impossible choice between forgoing treatment or racking up medical debt. The consequences are devastating.   40% of Americans report carrying medical debt. It’s the leading cause o…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 6:25 PM

ACTION ALERT: Republicans want to overturn a cap on junk fees

We can’t sit silently while big banks profit off the backs of working people.John,  In March, the Biden administration announced a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that will cap most credit card late fees at $8, down from the average of $32. It will save Americans an estimated $10 billi…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
May 2, 2024 at 2:47 PM

What are students saying about the war in Gaza? Watch this video.

My recent conversation with students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was eye-opening.John,  Last week, I joined a roundtable discussion about the war in Gaza with Jewish and Arab American students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I spent most of the time listening. The students talked …
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 8:57 PM

Stand with Volkswagen workers

UAW and Volkswagen workers just made history.John,  Earlier this month, Volkswagen workers in Tennessee did something that hadn’t been done since the 1940s — they voted to unionize. It was the first auto plant in the South to organize a union in 80 years. It’s a massive victory for UAW and workers e…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 6:21 PM

Major USA Today Story on Khanna's battleground tour to win progressives for Biden

I've been busy traveling the country for the President.John,  As you know, we have been busy traveling the country for the President. This piece touches on the key issues I'm addressing including Gaza and the economy. We will continue to be out there until the election.  Thanks for all your support.…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 4:22 PM

Equal pay for equal work

We need to address the stark gender pay gap in America.John,  This week, Number 1 WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark signed a 4-year contract with the Indiana Pacers. Her first year’s earnings? $76,535, less than one percent of the $10 million the first pick in the NBA draft will receive. According to E…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 4:03 PM

I'm being attacked for standing up to RFK Jr.'s spoiler campaign

I’m not going to be intimidated by RFK Jr.’s supporters, but I need to know that you have my back.John,  FIRST: Nicole Shanahan – a philanthropist, attorney, and past donor to my campaign – joined RFK Jr.’s third-party presidential ticket as his running mate.    THEN: I sent an open letter to Nicole…
  Ro Khanna · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Pummeled

I’m being attacked by RFK Jr. supporters online. Will you have my back?John,  FIRST: Nicole Shanahan – a philanthropist, attorney, and past donor to my campaign – joined RFK Jr.’s third-party presidential ticket as his running mate.    THEN: I sent an open letter to Nicole asking her to step aside a…