Rob Menendez

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist who defeated Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat in a primary, plans to join the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC). CHC members are cautiously preparing for her potential membership, with some expressing concerns over her controversial positions, including calls for abolishing Israel, policing, borders, and private property. The CHC may deny her entry if she does not align with their priorities, citing past precedents where members were excluded after contentious elections.

Rep. Rob Menendez claims Republicans 'know they're going to lose' their House majority, expressing confidence in Democrats' ability to flip the House. Menendez recently won the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 8th Congressional District and is focused on the November general election.

House Democrats highlighted poor medical conditions and overcrowding at Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, with detainees reporting inadequate care including a diabetic detainee receiving only a quarter of her medications. The facility, operated by GEO Group under a $1 billion contract, has drawn national scrutiny following lawsuits and protests.

Violent protests occurred outside the Delany Hall ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, with Antifa agitators attacking law enforcement and progressive white women accusing Black men of being 'race traitors.' Governor Mikie Sherrill deployed state police to protect the area, while critics accused Democrats of spreading false claims about ICE conditions.

Guards at Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark used pepper spray and batons against detainees during a work strike, resulting in injuries including broken bones and hospitalizations. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced state police would replace ICE guards and establish protest zones after clashes between demonstrators and agents.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Democrats, including Sen. Cory Booker and Gov. Mikie Sherrill, for a Memorial Day protest at a New Jersey ICE facility they allege has inhumane conditions. Sherrill was denied entry to Delaney Hall, prompting Democratic condemnation of ICE, while Mullin accused them of a 'political stunt' and defended ICE's operations.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin condemned Democratic leaders, including Sen. Cory Booker and Gov. Mikie Sherrill, for a Memorial Day visit to a New Jersey ICE facility they alleged had inhumane conditions. Mullin labeled the visit a 'political stunt' and denied claims of poor conditions, while Democrats criticized ICE and vowed continued advocacy.

Rep. Rob Menendez (D-N.J.) criticized Republicans for pushing to use taxpayer funds to build the White House ballroom, accusing them of prioritizing President Trump's interests over public needs.