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April 19, 2026 at 10:21 PM

$180 Billion Stolen. And Sacramento Wants MORE of Your Money.

They stole $180 billion from you.Not "misspent." Not "misallocated." Stolen. By criminals, con artists, and organized crime rings — while Gavin Newsom and Sacramento politicians did almost nothing to stop it. Death row inmates cashed unemployment checks. A rapper made a music video bragging about …

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April 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM

Sacramento Spent $125 Billion It Didn't Have. Now They Want Someone to Blame.

A new report from CalMatters lays out what anyone paying attention already knows. California's budget is a disaster. And Sacramento politicians want you to believe it's someone else's fault.Here are the facts they don't want you to focus on. California has a $21 billion budget shortfall this year.…

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March 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM

Stories Like This Are Why I'm Running

Sheridan Gorman was a college student at Loyola University in Chicago. She was walking through a park with friends early Thursday morning when a masked man approached her with a gun. She tried to run. He shot and killed her.She was 22 years old. The suspect is a Venezuelan national who was caught …

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March 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM

Southern California Is Home. Now I'm Taking Our Fight to Washington.

Southern California is my home. I've raised my family here, put down roots, and spent more than two decades serving the communities that make this region so special.Following redistricting, I now live in California's 48th Congressional District. This is an open seat and a real opportunity to send …

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February 24, 2026 at 10:15 PM

My Plan to Stop Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is not a distant problem. It is happening right now in our own communities — including here in Southern California. California consistently reports some of the highest numbers of human trafficking cases in the nation, serving as both a source and destination due to our internatio…

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February 12, 2026 at 3:15 AM

The Forgotten Middle Class

For years, we’ve talked—rightfully—about helping those who are struggling the most. And we’ve celebrated the success of those who are thriving.But somewhere along the way, Washington forgot about the people in between.In Southern California, that middle is disappearing. We are one of the most affl…

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January 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM

My Plan to Support Seniors, Caregivers, and Veterans

Our seniors built our communities.Our caregivers hold families together.Our veterans answered the call to serve.Yet today, too many are being left behind.Seniors are being priced out of their homes. Family caregivers are overwhelmed. And veterans still struggle to turn their service into stable civ…

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January 8, 2026 at 5:45 PM

The American Dream Is Slipping Further Out of Reach

For generations, owning a home has been at the heart of the American Dream. You work hard, raise a family, put down roots — and you have a place to call your own.Today, that dream is slipping further and further away. The gap between the median home price and median household income has now reache…

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December 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Washington Is Fighting. Families Are Paying the Price.

When I look at Washington, D.C., it feels like watching your parents fight while there’s no food on the table. The arguing never stops, but nothing gets fixed. Meanwhile, families are struggling, costs keep rising, and the same politicians keep pointing fingers instead of delivering results.I’m no…

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November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM

America’s Middle Class Is Breaking — And Decades of Failed Policies Got Us Here

I want to speak honestly with you, because what we’re seeing across the country — and right here in Southern California — should concern every middle-class family.The middle class isn’t stressed.It isn’t “anxious.”It’s exhausted. After nearly five years of stubborn inflation — and decades of polit…

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November 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM

Honoring Those Who Served

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform and stood on the frontlines to protect our freedom.As a proud Navy veteran, Veterans Day holds a special place in my heart. Serving our country taught me about teamwork, discipline, and resilience — lessons that sti…

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October 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM

My Plan to Restore the American Dream 🇺🇸

The American Dream isn’t just a slogan — it’s the promise that if you work hard, play by the rules, and contribute to your community, you can own a piece of this country, build a future, and pass something down to your children.But today, that promise is slipping away. Homeownership is out of reac…

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October 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Real People Are Hurting — While Congress Plays Games

Two weeks into the federal government shutdown, most people I’ve spoken with didn’t even know it happened — because Washington is so broken that the dysfunction feels routine.But make no mistake, there are real people being hurt.Military servicemembers and their families are going without pay.Law …

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September 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM

A Message of Hope I’ll Never Forget

Three months ago, I sat in a room with a couple hundred people and heard something I’ll never forget.The speaker wasn’t talking about the next election, or the latest poll numbers. He was talking about a generation—young men and women desperate for the chance to achieve the American Dream. To own a…

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September 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM

My Opponent Protects Criminals, I’ll Protect You

The crimes we’ve seen in Southern California this past week are horrific. A three-time deported Mexican illegal alien and convicted pedophile was found living in an at-home daycare. His record includes sex offenses against a child under 14, sexual battery, robbery, and gun charges.A Guatemalan ille…

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August 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM

I Wore the Uniform. I’ll Always Stand With Our Military

Joining the U.S. Navy was the best decision of my life. It taught me discipline, resilience, leadership, and an unshakable sense of duty. Most importantly, it taught me the value of serving something greater than yourself. My time in the Navy also brought me to San Diego, where I met my wife, rais…

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August 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Fighting for the American Dream of Homeownership

When I bought my first starter home, it was tough — but it was attainable. Today, for too many young people, that dream has slipped out of reach. Homeownership — the foundation of building a family, wealth, and stability — has become nearly impossible.Consider these numbers: In the 1970s and 1980s…

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July 31, 2025 at 11:15 PM

From Navy Veteran to Congress: Why I’m Running

I’m running for Congress because I love our country and believe we need leaders who put service above self.My own journey began in the U.S. Navy, where I spent four years serving our nation. The Navy brought me to San Diego County, and like so many other veterans, I chose to stay and call this incr…

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July 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM

It's Time to Make Southern California Affordable Again

Everywhere I go — from Del Mar to Dana Point — I hear the same thing from families, young professionals, and seniors: Southern California has become unaffordable.The dream of raising a family, buying a home, and retiring here is slipping away — not because people aren’t working hard, but because t…

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June 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM

Our Kids Deserve Better. I'm Fighting to Make Sure They Get it.

For generations, parents have had one simple hope—that their kids will have it better than they did. That’s the American Dream. But today, that dream feels out of reach.Too many young people are stepping into adulthood facing sky-high housing costs, crippling student debt, and a cost of living tha…

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June 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Politicians Who Defend Criminals and Erase Women—We Must Defeat Them

I want to share two stories that make it crystal clear why this election is so important. Last weekend in San Diego, federal agents arrested a violent Venezuelan national who was resisting arrest— and a TdA gang member. These brave ICE agents put their lives on the line to keep us safe and unfortun…

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May 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM

71% of Californians Agree: It's Time for Voter ID

Let’s talk about something that should be common sense: requiring an ID to vote. According to a recent UC Berkeley poll, 71% of Californians—including a majority of Democrats and independents—support requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote. Whether it’s a passport, REAL ID, or other…

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May 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Banning Gas Cars? My Opponent Voted for it—Here’s the Truth.

My opponent just proved—again—that he’s out of touch with the people of Southern California.Earlier this week, he voted to ban gas-powered cars and force Californians into electric vehicles. This radical measure would strip away your freedom to choose the car that works best for you, your family, a…

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April 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Requiring Voter ID Isn’t Controversial — It’s Common Sense

Requiring an ID to vote shouldn’t be controversial. Voting is one of the most sacred responsibilities we have as Americans — and we must protect it by ensuring only U.S. citizens are participating in our elections.Unfortunately, our current Congressman disagrees. Last week, the House passed the SA…

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March 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM

OC Deputy Stabbed in San Clemente — The Latest Failure of California’s Homeless Policies

Last year, 378 homeless individuals died in Orange County. Some were in temporary shelters, others on the streets—but none had a stable place to call home. Many were suffering from untreated mental illness or addiction, and most likely refused help. This is not compassion. This is neglect. And we …

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March 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM

Their Favorite Tactic: FEAR & LIES

For the past four years, we’ve seen the same playbook from my opponent—FEAR & LIES.🔹 Five years ago, they told you if you let your kids go to school, parks and beaches, they could kill your family with COVID.🔹 Earlier this year, they spread the false claim that the Federal Government was roundi…

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March 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM

Outrageous: They Voted to Keep Criminals on Our Streets

This is what we’re up against. Earlier this week, I put forward common-sense legislation to remove San Diego County’s extreme “Super Sanctuary” status—a policy that goes beyond California’s sanctuary state laws and blocks local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE, even when dealing with convi…

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March 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM

Jim Desmond for Congress – Join Me!

I’m officially running for Congress in California’s 49th District! As a proud North County resident for over 35 years, a U.S. Navy Veteran, and former Delta Airline Pilot, I’m stepping up to bring common-sense leadership and real results to Washington, D.C.  All my life, I’ve been focused on solvi…

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