Lisa Blunt Rochester

A nearly $1 million federal grant will fund the construction of 24 affordable homes in Delaware’s Kent and Sussex counties through Milford Housing Development Corporation’s Self-Help Housing program. The initiative uses 'sweat equity' labor to reduce costs and empower low-income families to build their own homes and those of neighbors.

Delaware Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester avoided answering where socialism has been 'beneficial' during a CNBC interview about socialist candidates winning New York primaries. She emphasized local political strategies and voter engagement, while the host pressed her on the effectiveness of socialism without receiving a direct response.

Senate Democrats are urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to regulate prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket more strictly to address concerns over insider trading and consumer protection. The group of 16 senators, led by Amy Klobuchar, called for guidance to prevent event contract manipulation and ensure clear contract terms.

Bipartisan college sports legislation is gaining momentum with support from figures like Nick Saban and Dan Marino, but faces opposition from the Congressional Black Caucus, Sen. Bernie Moreno, and major athletic conferences like the SEC and Big 10. Concerns include timing conflicts with voting rights and gender inclusivity in sports.

Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester questioned HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his response to measles outbreaks in the U.S., leading to a tense exchange. Kennedy accused her of grandstanding during the discussion.