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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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Jun 7, 2026

If Graham Platner and all of you find a way to build that redemption through this campaign, through this transformation, maybe you would show a way for this country to start to redeem itself.

commondreams.org
Jun 7, 2026

Sometimes I think we're broken right now as a country, with so many Americans who feel unseen, unheard, undervalued.

commondreams.org
Jun 7, 2026

For this country to heal, we need to find some way of having grace. We need to find some way of having redemption.

commondreams.org
Jun 7, 2026

Platner is going to come out victorious. And we need to unite and realize that the goal is defeating Susan Collins.

foxnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

The great thing about democracy, you can run full steam ahead. You can kind of run ambiguously like Janet Mills, you can keep your name on that campaign. That's why I love American democracy.

foxnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

I agree with a lot of his economic policies, that we should be taxing the billionaires, we should be focusing on the working class.

foxnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

I’m more concerned about making it clear that we’re opposed to misogyny, those relationships were toxic and volatile, there’s no excuse for that.

foxnews.com
Jun 6, 2026

The behavior described in the New York Times story was wrong and toxic. Graham has acknowledged that and sought redemption.

cbsnews.com
Jun 5, 2026

Americans want less cooperation and blank checks to Israel, not more.

reason.com
Jun 5, 2026

America calls the shots, not the prime minister of any other country.

reason.com
Jun 5, 2026

The American people are tired of the arrogance and insolence of Prime Minister Netanyahu telling America what we should do.

commondreams.org
Jun 4, 2026

It's not going to cost taxpayers money, because if you look at the financials of SVB, they have the assets.

cbsnews.com
Jun 1, 2026

The principle needs to be that all depositors will be protected and have full access to their accounts Monday morning.

cbsnews.com
Jun 1, 2026

I think we need to have more clarity and greater strength in what Treasury is saying.

cbsnews.com
May 30, 2026

The key thing is for the depositors to have access to those accounts.

cbsnews.com
May 30, 2026

We don't want that as a nation, especially if you're progressive.

cbsnews.com
May 30, 2026

Yes, all of them. There's precedent for this.

cbsnews.com
May 30, 2026

First, the principle needs to be that all depositors will be protected and have full access to their accounts Monday morning.

cbsnews.com
May 30, 2026

I have great respect for Secretary Yellen, but I think we need to have more clarity and greater strength in what Treasury is saying.

cbsnews.com
May 30, 2026

It undermines the principle of America as an immigrant nation, as a nation where anyone can come from any background, education level, and help contribute to our culture, help build a life for themselves.

thebulwark.com
May 30, 2026

In the first six months, we would get the immigrant community out of the shadows.

thebulwark.com

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