I’m proud to announce today that after a years-long legal fight in federal court, the unfair “County Line” ballot in NJ is finally dead for good. Thanks to all who helped along the way. Power is being returned to the people. But as we celebrate today, the fight to fix NJ politics continues. THREAD

Trump is starting to give out tariff refunds: Amazon - $600M Apple - $2.2B Ford - $1.3B GM - $500M Nike - $1B Where are the refunds for the American families forced to pay more? You deserve your money back. www.newsweek.com/tariff-refun...

Tariff refunds split companies as consumers demand share of $166B

Some firms say they will share a portion of the rebate from the Supreme Court striking down Trump's tariffs earlier this year.

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Trump and RFK Jr don’t have a plan to prepare for the next pandemic. The only thing they have a plan for is trying to distract you from the fact that they’ve taken away healthcare from millions.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d ago

BASH: How do you prepare for next pandemic? RFK Jr: We did almost everything wrong B: But what about now? K: We need to protect our rights B: ? K: During covid we dismantled our rights B: But I'm asking what *to* do K: You were part of the problem B: You want to sit here and attack me?

There’s another phrase for this “Trump Transaction Tax.” It’s a “corruption tax,” and it’s lining Trump’s pockets by skimming off the top of Americans’ paychecks. Want lower costs for working families? Vote to flip Congress and hold this corruption accountable. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

As a former State Dept officer I wish I could say this map mistake is the worst it gets, but sadly this is nothing compared to the colossal mistake of the Iran war and other disasters of Trump’s foreign policy.

Members of Congress shouldn’t own stocks. They especially shouldn’t own stocks for industries they oversee. Tom Kean Jr. is on the Energy & Commerce committee overseeing AI, and he made $30k selling AI stocks. That’s wrong. NJ-7 deserves better.

Gothamist@gothamist.com · last wk.

NJ Rep. Kean profited from AI stocks as data center backlash grew gothamist.com/news/nj-rep-...

I’ve spoken many times about being a part of the sandwich generation raising kids while caring for aging parents. Ending these subsidies with no alternative in place will devastate so many caregivers. We should be helping people look after their loved ones. This makes it harder.

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social · last wk.

BREAKING WSJ: The Trump admin plans to end a subsidy program that helped hold down premiums for Medicare drug plans — a move that could leave many seniors facing higher rates for their prescription coverage next year.

Last week OMB Director Vought lied to my face when he said they don’t use politics in funding decisions. Now we have proof. In court, the Trump admin admits they based decisions on who the states voted for President. That’s a disgusting abuse of power.

The New York Times@nytimes.com · 2w ago

Breaking News: Federal officials acknowledged in court documents that they canceled grants to states that didn’t vote for President Trump in 2024. nyti.ms/4gRd5Kb

Lost in the rhetoric over this war are the servicemembers and their families making sacrifices in the name of our country. Behind every decision to prolong this war are young soldiers and their families being asked to continue making those sacrifices. We can’t forget them.

I’m having trouble processing this news. Jaylen Brown and now LeBron. Wow. Huge moves for the Sixers. Can’t wait to take my boys to a game!

The House just voted for: - $70 billion in Iran war funding - a $1.15 trillion defense budget, the largest in history - officially renaming the DoD as the Department of War. The American people are tired of reckless wars that raise costs at home. Republicans are full steam ahead.

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 2w ago

The House passed its $1.15 trillion defense policy bill and advanced a measure to help cover the rising costs of the Iran war — with Republicans steamrolling Democrats. Both measures face a difficult path to becoming law, however.

Two months ago Trump said the war with Iran had been won and that the only one that likes to keep it going is the fake news. Guess we know who is spreading fake news.

Americans are against the war.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w ago

Q: Americans are firmly against this war--- TRUMP: Well, Americans aren't against the war. A poll just came out. Americans don't want high gasoline prices, but they're not against the war. That just came out loud and clear in a poll.

Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of the war in Iran that's raising costs and putting servicemembers in danger. A bipartisan majority of the House and Senate have called for an end to the war. Only one person wants this war to continue: Donald Trump.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w ago

Enten on polling for Trump's war on Iran: "Historically unpopular is the phrase I'd use. The war was unpopular to start & it's become even less popular... 40 points underwater!... more than 2 in 3 Americans say the Iran was not worth it... even less than the 40% who said the Iraq war was worth it."

On the same day Trump imposes a 50% tariff on Canada, Kash Patel announces he’s traveling to Russia. Trump continues to destroy our reputation abroad by treating enemies like friends and friends like enemies. www.politico.com/news/2026/07...

FBI Director Kash Patel plans Russia trip

The plans come as the U.S. and Russia have failed to come to terms on ending the war in Ukraine.

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32 yrs ago, I was a little boy when I got to go to a World Cup game in America. It was an experience of a lifetime to bring my boys to a World Cup game this summer. I hope everyone and their families built amazing memories from this wonderful tournament.

Amazing end to an incredible World Cup! Congrats to the champions Spain. And so proud of New Jersey for hosting the Final! Can’t wait for 4 years.

I found in my basement this commemorative coin set that I bought in 1994 when I went to a World Cup game with my dad. I completely forgot about these coins, but now they’ve helped me remember a flood of memories of how excited I was as a 12 yr old watching the World Cup in America. (1/3)

Our Democracy Summer fellows are fired up ahead of their first Weekend of Action! Proud to be working with Jamie Raskin and Maxwell Frost to engage the next generation and win the midterms by electing Democrats like @rebeccabennettforcongress.com right here in New Jersey!

Let’s be clear about what this speech was: a desperate attempt by a failing president to attack our elections ahead of midterms he is going to lose. No matter how outrageous, Trump’s lies won’t silence the millions fed up with reckless war, rising costs, and ICE lawlessness.

It was important for Congressman Kean to tell us why he was absent, but he still has more questions to answer. While his constituents were left wondering where he was, Tom Kean was signing off on stock trades. This is why Americans distrust politicians. NJ-7 deserves someone they can trust.

Gothamist@gothamist.com · 3w ago

NJ Rep. Tom Kean kept trading stocks in June while missing from Congress gothamist.com/news/nj-rep-...

I guess now Americans can see the face of who is responsible when they have to pay for high gas and grocery prices. Americans have paid 70M more Trump coins for gas and diesel since the Iran war began. 1100 Trump coins per household in higher gas and grocery costs.

Trump is again trying to drum up baseless election conspiracies ahead of the November elections. Americans are tired of endless war, skyrocketing gas prices, and a president that isn't looking out for them. Voters will make their voices heard, whether Trump wants them to or not.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3w ago

Trump on his Thursday speech: "It's really big news. It's really big news. Our country has to shape up. What we're gonna be talking about Thursday -- it doesn't get bigger, because without free and fair elections you don't have a country."

Sending love and support to Captain Sully and his family today. It takes a lot of courage to tell the world that you have Alzheimer's. Thank you Captain for sharing your story, and I hope we can work together to bring awareness to Alzheimer's and beat it for good.

Capt. 'Sully' Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a plane on the Hudson River in New York City in 2009, has revealed an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.

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“No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway.” “We believe international waterways should be free of tolls.” That’s what Rubio and Vance said just last month. Now Trump is imposing a 20% toll on the Strait. Will they stand up for what they said?

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3w ago

Trump: "The USA will be, from this point forward, known as 'THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,' but as such, and as a matter of FAIRNESS, will be reimbursed, at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped, for costs necessary to do the job of providing safety and security ... "

"It was very lonely." "Nothing in my life prepared me for this." "I can't do this anymore." This is the reality of raising kids while caring for aging parents. I live it every single day. Legislation I’m pushing in Congress would make this easier. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/o...

Opinion | This Is One of the Hardest Jobs in America. Millions Are Doing It Alone.

Behind closed doors, millions of Americans are stepping into one of the hardest roles they’ll ever take on: caring for their aging parents.

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The Housing Bill is now law today despite no signature from Trump. I don’t think he realized we don’t need his signature after 10 days. Now he can never take credit for actions to lower costs. Let’s make sure all Americans know he opposed actions to lower housing costs.

I worked alongside men like Mohammad as a civilian advisor on the ground in Afghanistan. Him and thousands of other Afghans risked their lives to fight with our servicemembers. Is this how we should treat our allies who fought shoulder to shoulder with us? newrepublic.com/post/212781/...

Afghan Who Helped U.S. Died in ICE Custody From Allergic Reaction

Mohammed Nazeer Paktiawal, who worked with the U.S. military for more than a decade, died after just 24 hours in ICE custody.

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When I worked in Afghanistan as a civilian advisor to our military, I saw Danish Forces fighting alongside ours, some giving their lives for a war started in the defense of America after 9/11. It’s shameful to see Trump insulting our steadfast ally.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4w ago

Trump: "Greenland is very important for the United States, but it's not important for Denmark. In fact, when Denmark was overrun by the Nazis in less than one day -- Hitler beat them out in one day, took over -- they asked us to take care of Greenland. We shouldn't have given it back to them."

250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud for the first time in Philadelphia and Trenton. That day, America learned the words "we the people", "all men are created equal", and "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" - the rallying cry of our new nation.