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Ro Khanna

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Ro Khanna is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 17th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Khanna has focused on issues such as technology, economic justice, and transparency in government. He has been an advocate for progressive policies, including tax reform aimed at wealth inequality and increased accountability for corporations.

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Jul 7, 2026

I've been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line. These allegations are very serious and credible.

cbsnews.com
Jun 29, 2026

I’m proud to reintroduce the Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act alongside Senator Whitehouse to stop Big Oil from profiteering off of foreign wars at Americans’ expense and deliver real relief at the pump.

dailycaller.com
Jun 29, 2026

These strikes are a blatant violation of the War Powers Resolution that we passed. Trump must stop this war now—or we will take him to court to compel him to do so.

commondreams.org
Jun 29, 2026

Trump must stop this war now—or we will take him to court to compel him to do so.

commondreams.org
Jun 27, 2026

I’ll give the survivors credit, but I did coin the phrase ‘Epstein class’ because they’re a group of rich and powerful people who are not playing by the rules, and it offends the sense that we have one tier of justice.

salon.com
Jun 27, 2026

Grok says he doesn’t have a case, so we will have to see.

foxnews.com
Jun 27, 2026

There needs to be accountability for Elon Musk.

foxnews.com
Jun 27, 2026

He won’t intimidate me. I’m not going to be intimidated by the guy. I’m not going to be silenced by the guy.

foxnews.com
Jun 26, 2026

Thanks to [Phang's] tireless work, we're one step closer to the full release of the Epstein files and getting survivors the justice they've long deserved.

commondreams.org
Jun 26, 2026

There are 250 billionaires in a state of 40 million people.

commondreams.org
Jun 26, 2026

What we’re saying is, tax these 250 billionaires so that millions of Californians can have healthcare.

commondreams.org
Jun 26, 2026

This issue couldn’t be more simple. There are 250 billionaires in a state of 40 million people. What we’re saying is, tax these 250 billionaires so that millions of Californians can have healthcare.

commondreams.org
Jun 24, 2026

My proposals will help lower gas prices by taking on corporate profiteering. They put working and middle-class Americans first.

dailycaller.com
Jun 24, 2026

I’m proud to endorse Elijah Manley, the only progressive in this race.

floridaphoenix.com
Jun 24, 2026

I hope Musk would have an actual debate instead of simply suing him.

huffpost.com
Jun 24, 2026

It’s not pleasant to have the world’s richest person with the biggest platform on X go say you should be in prison and that he’s going to sue you, and then I’m a liar. I’m taking on the richest person in the world.

huffpost.com
Jun 24, 2026

I challenge him to a debate … do it on CNN, do it on CNBC, do it at a university, he can pick the setting and let’s debate what happened at DOGE. Let’s debate why I’m for a wealth tax.

huffpost.com
Jun 17, 2026

Groups like AIPAC are pouring money into our elections and are influencing policies that undermine human rights.

theintercept.com
Jun 17, 2026

I’m proud to be the first member of Congress to sign the PEACE Pledge to reject campaign contributions and political support from AIPAC, DMFI, and other groups that promote unconditional support for Israel.

theintercept.com
Jun 13, 2026

It is worth spending the resources to get the vast majority of the vote counted within 48 hours,

theatlantic.com
Jun 12, 2026

Establishing the Foreign Investment Review Authority (FIRA) would empower the U.S. government with the tools it needs to ensure investment commitments negotiated by the President benefit working Americans and never our economic…

baldwin.senate.gov
Jun 12, 2026

It is worth spending the resources to get the vast majority of the vote counted within 48 hours.

theatlantic.com

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