This is horrifying and every woman’s worst nightmare. Women should be safe whether they’re at school, at work, or in their neighborhood. We have a lot of work to do as a country to end rape culture, protect victims, and hold perpetrators accountable.

Congressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signs

Embarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing. A Phoenix New Times exclusive.

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Ballots are being mailed out to all registered California voters today — so check your mailbox and spread the word: vote EARLY! And if you aren’t registered to vote, it’s not too late! For more info, go to registertovote.ca.gov.

Over the past 2 years, Trump and his Republican party have driven UP your prices. The Iran war, tariffs, cuts to health care, health insurance premium spikes, and cuts to food assistance have all hurt our community and our economy. It’s time for change.

Americans growing more pessimistic about the economy as prices for gas, other items remain elevated

Americans’ confidence in the economy deteriorated this month as prices remain elevated and wages stagnate amid the ongoing Iran war

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Can’t wait for Game 1 of the NLDS tonight! Let’s go Padres!! #LFGSD #forthefaithful

Trump is stealing your tax dollars to peddle propaganda. If you’re sick of watching Trump act like a dictator, vote Democrats into power in Congress this November. We need to hold him accountable.

Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads

DHS has tapped $20 million to pay for campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump.

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Donald Trump’s new plan to have AI companies “self-police” is just not going to cut it. We need urgent action to protect Americans from the harm AI can cause and put real guardrails in place – and it’s clear Trump and his Republican party won’t deliver that.

After summit with tech titans, Trump calls for ‘tremendous self-regulation’ by AI companies

Tech CEOs said they agreed on an AI safety “accord,” but it appeared voluntary, with Trump calling it “morally binding.” Trump also unveiled an AI-powered website, America.gov.

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Protecting women and girls everywhere means holding every man who hurts them accountable – no matter who those men are or how much power they might have.

Cornell University Rape Investigation: What We Know

Prosecutors have reopened the case of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted on campus in 2024. The woman’s lawsuit brought renewed pressure to reopen the investigation.

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I was so proud to join IBEW’s international convention, which was hosted in San Diego this year! Unions like IBEW have always been on the frontlines delivering progress for working people, building solidarity, and expanding opportunity for everyone – not just the few at the top.

I was glad to see such great energy in East County to organize our community to vote blue this November! It’s going to take every single one of us to make sure San Diegans show up and vote for Democrats up and down the ballot.

It was great to join CBFD Indivisible this weekend to share an update on my work in Congress – despite Speaker Mike Johnson sending the House home for 7 weeks without acting on AI, the Iran war, or skyrocketing costs. We have work to do – and Democrats are ready to do it.

Donald Trump promised to end foreign wars – and then dragged us into an unnecessary, illegal, and reckless war with Iran. Republicans in Congress have done nothing to stop him. We need Democrats back in charge to hold Trump accountable and end the war.

Trump, dragged down by Iran war, hits lowest approval ever on foreign affairs in new poll

It comes just over a month before voters head to the polls in the November midterm elections.

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We need to vote for Democrats up and down the ballot this November so we can get to work lowering costs and protecting our communities from the Trump Administration. It was great to join AFSCME 127 and other union members this weekend in Lemon Grove to make sure San Diego shows up!

Instead of doing *anything* meaningful to regulate AI or put safeguards in place, Trump is focused on renaming Artificial Intelligence to “Super Intelligence.” He has so much power as President and he’s using it for the dumbest thing possible.

Trump says he’s renaming AI to ‘super intelligence’

The change, which he said will be reflected on government documents, comes amid growing anxiety about artificial intelligence.

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This is authoritarian censorship. Freedom of the press is a Constitutional right. The American people deserve to know what’s really going on inside Trump’s White House — and they deserve a Congress that will hold the President accountable when he violates the law.

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Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied access to the White House.

Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans just cancelled the last day of scheduled votes before the midterms to avoid voting on impeaching Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Let’s vote these cowards out in November. Democrats are ready to work.

House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy

Mike Johnson cancels votes on Thursday, meaning House members will avoid voting on impeaching Pete Hegseth

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Shana Tova to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah! I'm so grateful to be spending this time with my family. Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy, happy, and peaceful new year!

It's been 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. Today, we remember the victims and their loved ones, the first responders who rushed into danger, the rescue and recovery crews, and the service members who sacrificed for our country.

I’m so excited to welcome part of Ramona in the new CA-51 district! It was great to meet so many folks at this Q&A last week, hosted by Ramona Indivisible. As your Member of Congress, I will keep showing up, listening, and fighting for you in Washington.

ONLY 100 DAYS until the midterm elections!! Let’s get Democrats back in the majority in Congress and build a better democracy for everyone. Go to mobilize.us to find an event near you 💙

In honor of Donald Trump's insane speech, comment your favorite conspiracy theory. Best one gets a personalized tin foil hat.

I loved spending the day with folks in Alpine, Old Town, and El Cajon, celebrating the country we're still working to perfect. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

So fun to be out in Julian today to celebrate the 4th of July!

Taking back control of the House AND the Senate would give us real power to fight back, hold Trump accountable, and do big things like expand health care, child care, and protect reproductive rights. Let's make it happen!!

Control of the Senate Is Up for Grabs, Times/Siena Polls Find

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I’m disgusted by the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold laws banning trans girls from participating equally in sports. We must keep fighting to protect ALL women and girls — including trans women and girls — from harassment and discrimination.

Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports

In the latest of a string of losses for LGBTQ rights, the high court allowed states to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports.

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Today is a sad day for America. We’ve lost so much over the past 4 years since the Supreme Court overturned our constitutional right to abortion — but today is a reminder that we need to fight back on every front and codify abortion care nationwide.

Donald Trump is being forced to drop his $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund for his criminal friends because of YOU. Because YOU spoke out and refused to back down. Don’t ever think your voice doesn’t matter or doesn’t hold weight. It does.

Scoop: Trump plans to drop "weaponization" fund

Trump's proposal has drawn bipartisan pushback in the GOP-led House and Senate.

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Nothing makes me prouder than representing San Diego and our military community in Congress. It was great to be out with our community today in Kensington to recognize Memorial Day and everyone who’s given their lives for our country.

Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nader Awad are heroes. Their ultimate sacrifice saved so many lives at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and we’re forever grateful for them. If you’re able, you can help support the victims and families impacted here: goodbricks.org/campaign/ics...

I’m heartbroken for the students, parents, faculty, and everyone affected by yesterday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Everyone should be able to gather, learn, and worship in peace, and I’m so angry that a place of comfort and safety was taken from our community.

Thousands of people from across the country descended on Alabama today to rally and fight for our voting rights — and I was one of them. Tomorrow, the fight continues, but we have each other and we have the playbook to win.