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The barely watched SF race is generating eye-watering amounts of money. In other political developments, Rep. Ro Khanna helped a congressional candidate, while Nancy Tung’s brother entered the school board race. Additionally, a committee formed with the objective of squashing an affordable housing measure.

Ro Khanna criticized focusing on foreign wars while American families struggle with high costs of living. While President Trump signed an agreement regarding Iran for reconstruction and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Khanna released his own 14-point plan focused on creating jobs, slashing costs, and building America's economic success at home.

Francesca Hong was defeated in her bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Wisconsin by David Crowley, marking a significant setback for the left wing of the party. This closely watched primary battleground election sets up Crowley to face likely Republican nominee Tom Tiffany in the general election. The race is considered a top flip opportunity for the GOP.

State Rep. Francesca Hong was defeated in her bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Wisconsin by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. This primary was analyzed as a crucial test between the party's progressive wing and its establishment, with Crowely backed by retiring Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The race was widely watched due to Wisconsin being considered a major battleground state.

UC Regent Scott Galloway experiences a first-hand lesson in socialism as California Reps. Adam Schiff and Ro Khanna introduce the AI Ads Act to prevent campaigns from using AI to fraudulently misrepresent candidates.

The competition to succeed Bernie Sanders as the progressive leader includes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna, who are adopting different strategies in the midterms. Their approaches are highlighted in Michigan's Senate primary, with both backing Abdul El-Sayed against Haley Stevens. Sanders' inner circle favors Ocasio-Cortez, but Khanna's allies argue her cautious strategy limits her as a future leader.

ExxonMobil and Chevron reported record profits in Q2 2023 as U.S.-Iran conflicts disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent crude prices above $100 per barrel. Lawmakers proposed a windfall tax on oil companies' profits from 2026 onward, with proceeds to be redistributed to consumers.

Oil companies are expected to report large profits due to the U.S.-Iran conflict, which disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and drove up global fuel prices. Prices for Brent crude surged to over $126 per barrel, and lawmakers have proposed taxing oil companies' war-related profits.

Democratic Representative Ro Khanna is launching the 'New Economic Patriotism' tour in Pennsylvania, his birthplace, to advocate for a 'Marshall Plan for America' aimed at addressing wealth inequality. He will discuss the initiative on 'The Takeout'.

A growing number of Democrats are adopting the 'America First' slogan in response to Donald Trump's war with Iran alongside Israel. Candidates like Abdul El-Sayed, Ro Khanna, and Dan Osborn argue the phrase should prioritize domestic spending over foreign military engagements, while some Republicans also criticize Trump's actions as contradictory to the slogan. The shift reflects political fragmentation around the term.

Congressman Ro Khanna supports Zohran Mamdani’s call for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Khanna urges U.S. cooperation with the ICC, while President Donald Trump rejects the idea, asserting Netanyahu will not face arrest in the U.S.

Rep. Ro Khanna echoed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating the American president should arrest Netanyahu or Russian President Vladimir Putin under international law ahead of Netanyahu's U.S. visit.

The US House passed a $1.5 trillion defense budget containing a provision to permanently integrate US and Israeli military technology, bypassing future congressional oversight. The provision, Section 219, faces bipartisan opposition and is stalled in the Senate amid criticism over deepening US-Israeli military ties during ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Iran.

The article argues that progressive wealth tax proposals initially targeting billionaires are expanding to lower-net-worth individuals, citing examples like California Rep. Ro Khanna's shifting thresholds and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's tax hikes. It compares this approach to historical income tax expansion and warns of potential broad economic impacts.

Democratic lawmakers propose a $15 billion annual bank funded by tariffs on China to boost US manufacturing through grants, loans, and investments for smaller businesses. The initiative aims to revitalize industrial heartlands with what they describe as the 'boldest' effort since World War II.

House Democrats faced questions about the Democratic Socialists of America's (DSA) proposed agenda to abolish the Senate, president, and Supreme Court, with some representatives avoiding or denying support for the plan. The DSA platform 'Workers Deserve More' includes eliminating ICE, pardoning immigrants, and defunding the Department of War. Socialist candidates have gained traction in Democratic primaries, raising concerns about the agenda's influence.

House Democrats, including Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Pete Aguilar, avoided addressing a new Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) platform that proposes abolishing the Senate, president, and Supreme Court in favor of a unicameral legislature and parliamentary system. The DSA's 'Workers Deserve More' agenda also calls for dismantling ICE, pardoning immigrants, and defunding the Department of War, though several prominent Democrats denied supporting the plan.

California Congressman Ro Khanna claimed he was detained by Israeli settlers using American-made M4s during a trip to Palestine. The IDF arrived and supported the settlers, continuing the detention.

Ben Shapiro criticized Vice President JD Vance for sounding like a Democrat on Joe Rogan's podcast, citing references to Bernie Sanders' economics, Barack Obama's foreign policy, and Ro Khanna's conspiracy theories. Shapiro expressed confusion over Vance's alignment with these perspectives.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) falsely claimed he was detained by the IDF during his trip to the West Bank. Senate wannabe Abdul El-Sayed proposed disarming police.

Congressman Ro Khanna was detained by IDF for 90 minutes in the West Bank. He is on a national media tour discussing the incident and the 'true injustice of the Middle East'.

Democrats in the US Senate blocked the advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a $1.1 trillion Pentagon budget and provisions for US-Israel defense collaboration, in protest against Trump's policies on Iran and Israel. The bill is also stalled in the House of Representatives, with bipartisan efforts to amend certain provisions failing to gain enough support.

Rep. Ro Khanna claims he was detained by Israeli settlers during a visit to the West Bank. Cameron Kasky, an aide to Khanna, discussed the incident on 'The Takeout.'

Rep. Ro Khanna was temporarily detained by Israeli settlers and soldiers during a visit to the occupied West Bank. He discussed the incident with NPR's Ailsa Chang.

A US lawmaker was detained by settlers in the West Bank and criticized Israel's response to October 7 as 'genocidal' and 'apartheid' conditions, leading him to abandon his 'pro-Israel progressive' label.

Rep. Ro Khanna's roadside confrontation with armed settlers in the West Bank led to a public exchange with Israeli officials, who presented conflicting accounts of the incident.

Ro Khanna traveled to the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta in the West Bank with a media entourage, presenting the visit as a fact-finding mission. The article describes the trip as a staged confrontation aimed at political marketing.

The article criticizes Ro Khanna for staging a West Bank 'hostage' stunt, labeling him a self-promoter whose comments on Israeli 'apartheid' are disconnected from real issues and American racial divides.

Ultrawealthy Americans are increasingly seeking foreign citizenship or residency through programs like golden visas as a precaution against potential wealth taxes. Advisors describe second passports as 'insurance,' with a 183% rise in inquiries from U.S. nationals at Henley & Partners between Q1 2024 and 2025. Californians are preparing for a possible 5% one-time tax on billionaires, prompting asset relocations and relocations to states like Florida.

Bay Area Congressmember Ro Khanna returned to the U.S. after being detained by Israeli settlers and military during a visit to the West Bank. He stated that he and other Americans were detained during the visit.

Progressive congressman Ro Khanna was detained by settlers in the occupied West Bank, leading to accusations against the Israeli military of 'lying.' He now faces pro-Israel attacks.

Rep. Ro Khanna expressed regret for endorsing Graham Platner after a sexual assault allegation led to Platner ending his Senate campaign. Khanna acknowledged supporting Platner despite prior controversies but stated the sexual assault allegation was the breaking point.

US congressman Ro Khanna accused the Israeli government and military of lying about his detention by armed settlers and soldiers during a visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The incident occurred in the South Hebron hills near Zanuta, where settlers have displaced Palestinians, according to Amnesty International.

US Congressman Ro Khanna accused the Israeli government and military of lying about his detention by armed settlers and soldiers in the West Bank. The incident occurred in the South Hebron hills near Zanuta, where settlers have displaced Palestinians, a situation Amnesty International describes as a government-backed ethnic cleansing campaign. The Israeli ambassador to the US accused Khanna of staging the event to divert attention from support for Graham Platner.

Rep. Ro Khanna expressed regret for endorsing Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race. Platner withdrew from the race against Susan Collins after an ex-girlfriend alleged sexual assault in 2021.

Rep. Ro Khanna accused the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) of lying about a West Bank incident that led to his detainment by Israeli settlers. He discussed the incident on NBC News’s 'Meet the Press.'

Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter stated Israel is prepared to restart war with Iran if the U.S. requests it, amid U.S.-Iran military exchanges. Rep. Ro Khanna reported being detained by Israeli settlers during his West Bank visit.

US Congressman Ro Khanna claims he and his delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. The settlers, reportedly using US-made M4 machine guns, surrounded the group in Khirbet Zanuta, where they were investigating settler attacks. Israeli forces allegedly failed to protect the delegation despite being informed of their presence.

A US military delegation met with Lebanon’s army in Beirut to discuss Israel’s withdrawal from a 'pilot zone' in occupied southern Lebanon. US Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna was detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles during a West Bank visit. Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite a truce, and talks between Lebanon and Israel are scheduled in Rome.

Rep. Ro Khanna stated he was briefly detained by Israeli settlers and IDF during his visit to a West Bank village. The incident occurred on Wednesday.