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First Chinese American woman elected to Congress. #CA28. Former educator & lifelong Californian, fighting for equal rights & equal opportunities for all.

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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 13h
Reproductive freedom is on the ballot this year! This November, we must vote for Democrats at all levels of government who will protect women’s bodily autonomy and defend women’s healthcare from the Trump administration’s attacks.
reproductivefreedomforall.org
2026 Midterms: Here's How We Flip Congress to a Repro Freedom Majority
The key races we're invested in to win back a reproductive freedom majority in the 2026 midterms on November 3
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 15h
Trump’s proposed changes to our census could have impacts that last for decades. Members of our communities won’t be counted, and our states’ funding will be cut. We must stop these unconstitutional actions before it’s too late.
politico.com
Trump won’t be in the White House during the next census. But his directives could outlast his presidency.
Sweeping changes to the 2030 census are underway, and Trump’s critics warn time is running out to easily change course after he leaves office.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 18h
Last night, the President of the United States said to let Iran attack Los Angeles and San Diego. Offering up over 10 million American lives as collateral damage in his war is dangerous and unhinged.
theguardian.com
Trump suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
Gavin Newsom calls comments ‘deranged and dangerous’ after president tells Nebraska rally: ‘They can take out a city’
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 20h
Ballots are in the mail! Return your ballot early in a drop box or by mail, and California will ensure your vote is counted. www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-e…
sos.ca.gov
General Election - November 3, 2026 :: California Secretary of State
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 22h
Extreme heat warnings continue across California as temperatures remain high. Stay safe this week! pasadenanow.com/main/baking-heat-co…
pasadenanow.com
Baking Heat Continues Through Thursday, Before Welcome Weekend Cooldown – Pasadena Now
Daily Newsmagazine and City Guide to Pasadena, California featuring local news, breaking news, events, weather, sports news, schools news, shopping, restaurants and more from Pasadena Now
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
In 30 days, Election Day will be here. Ballots have already started being sent to LA voters. Check your registration and cast your ballot early. lacounty.gov/government/elections-v…
lacounty.gov
Elections & Voting – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Trump said he was going after the worst of the worst but this is the second detention center for families and children. We have already seen rampant abuse in these detention centers. We must stop Trump's brutal policies.
abcnews.com
New ICE facility to hold families, unaccompanied minors could open in Louisiana next week
A new facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, may begin receiving undocumented families with children, local officials and immigrant rights advocates say.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A record number of pregnant women and girls have been detained or deported by ICE, where they receive little medical care or even beds. The people do not agree with these cruel policies. I will work to rein in ICE and treat immigrants with respect.
19thnews.org
ICE is detaining pregnant immigrants. Most Americans say they shouldn’t.
They also say authorities should be required to provide basic health care for pregnant and postpartum immigrants they do detain, new polling from The 19th and YouGov shows.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I’m glad California is leading the charge in banning the use of inhumane electric shock gloves by ICE. We demand safety, transparency, and accountability from ICE, and will not allow ICE to treat our neighbors inhumanely.
laist.com
New California law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning local, state and federal officers from using gloves that can deliver electric shocks to people.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
8 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump’s disastrous handling of the economy. In 32 days, we’ll vote out the GOP lawmakers who rubber-stamp his reckless agenda. www.cnn.com/2026/10/01/politics/inf…
cnn.com
8 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump on inflation. That’s extremely rare for a president | CNN Politics
We don’t yet know how the 2026 midterm elections will shake out.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The job market slowed: with less job growth, higher unemployment, and wages tracking under inflation for the 6th straight month. Trump’s economy is hurting us all. www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/la…
nbcnews.com
U.S. labor market slows with midterms on the horizon
The economy added only 29,000 jobs in September, while wage growth again lagged inflation.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Trump promised to lower costs. Instead, because of his policies and cuts to clean energy, American families are on track to pay thousands more for utilities for years to come. The Trump agenda is hurting our families.
abcnews.com
Households will pay more for energy because of Trump's policy changes: Think tank
Households in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, such as canceling new clean energy projects
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Starting today, Republicans’ SNAP cuts take effect—leaving CA to foot more of the bill. Since Trump signed his Big Ugly Bill last year, 6 million people have already lost aid. These funding cuts will leave countless families hungry and burden our states. www.npr.org/2026/10/...
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In the 50 years since the Hyde Amendment passed, countless women have suffered and lost their lives and bodily autonomy, just because they couldn’t pay for their abortion. Women deserve better. It’s time to pass the EACH Act and repeal the Hyde Amendment.
msmagazine.com
Abortion Belongs in Pregnancy Care—And Your Insurance Should Cover It
Fifty years of the Hyde Amendment have deepened racial and economic inequities by denying abortion coverage to those least able to pay.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Over 25k people have been deported quickly to third countries where they have no ties, where they are often imprisoned, beaten, or sent back to the countries they fled. We must stop Trump’s brutal and inhumane immigration policies.
abcnews.com
Supreme Court rules Trump administration can continue rapidly deporting migrants to 3rd countries
The Trump administration can continue deporting migrants to third countries without prior notice after the Supreme Court paused a lower court order blocking the policy.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
LA County will begin sending ballots for the midterm elections TOMORROW! Check your registration, vote early, and return your ballot—California will protect your right to vote no matter what. lacounty.gov/government/elections-v…
lacounty.gov
Elections & Voting – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Over 50 people have died in ICE detention since Trump took office. California demands transparency and accountability for these deaths. laist.com/news/data-from-911-calls-…
laist.com
Data from 911 calls at ICE detention centers must be disclosed under new California law
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law compelling the release of information about 911 calls from immigrant detention centers.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Thanks to Trump’s war with Iran, airfare is going to reach a 10-year high this season. Book early to ensure you make it home for the holidays. abcnews.com/US/booking-holiday-trav…
abcnews.com
What to know about booking holiday travel this year
Airfares for Thanksgiving and Christmas are reaching 10-year highs.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Trump administration has spent over 1 million of our taxpayer dollars on pure propaganda for the president. While families are being kicked off their health insurance and food assistance, this is what Trump is spending your money on.
apnews.com
Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP
AdImpact says three taxpayer-funded ads promoting President Donald Trump are nearing a cost of at least $1.5 million.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Trump’s response to high gas prices is to roll back fuel efficiency standards. Car prices have gone up because of tariffs, interest rates, and Trump's war in Iran. This will make filling your tank more expensive and our air dirtier.
laist.com
The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars
The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the…
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Over a million kids are going hungry because of Trump and the GOP. www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/more-th…
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More than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits since last July. Experts explain why
Experts say that the drop is a cause for worry, and that it’s unlikely that the need for food assistance has dropped.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The president is once again disregarding the Constitution by cutting funding that Congress already approved. The American people elected us to represent them and ensure they are supported. This admin is illegally shredding the separation of powers. www.npr.org/2026/09/...
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Higher diesel prices are increasing costs to operate school buses and farm equipment. Even our food banks are cutting meals to pay for the soaring fuel prices. Trump's war impacts us all. www.cbsnews.com/news/us-diesel-pric…
cbsnews.com
Soaring U.S. diesel prices slam local communities as fuel costs surge
The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We won’t stop fighting for freedom of the press, even when Trump attempts to dismantle our Constitution. www.cnn.com/2026/09/24/politics/tru…
cnn.com
CNN, MS NOW and Politico allowed back into the White House after judge orders Trump admin to restore access | CNN Politics
CNN has been allowed back into the White House after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily reinstate press badges for the network, along with MS NOW and Politico.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
If this admin is so concerned with waste, fraud, and abuse, they should look at DHS. ICE has wasted billions of taxpayer dollars while the Congressional GOP continues to sign blank checks to the agency. We demand accountability for this reckless spending.
cbsnews.com
ICE wasted millions of taxpayer dollars in rapid push to expand detention capacity, government watchdog finds
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Farmers are hurting, families are hurting, small businesses are hurting—all because of Trump’s war with Iran and trade wars with our allies. www.npr.org/2026/09/25/nx-s1-597988…
npr.org
American farmers are hurting -- and worried about their futures
Farmers who grow soybeans, corn, cotton and other crops are facing another year of losses as soaring fuel and fertilizer costs offset higher revenues.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I am once again urging FEMA to release the previously approved disaster funds for LA wildfire survivors before case management services expire on Sept. 30th. I will not stop calling for California’s full disaster funding so we can rebuild our lives.
coloradoboulevard.net
Lawmakers Ask FEMA To Avert Gap in Assistance for Los Angeles Fire Survivors
Four California lawmakers are urging FEMA to keep disaster case management services available A disaster case management program serving survivors of the January 2025 Eaton and Pal
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The Senate GOP continues to allow Trump to attack Iran, all while diesel prices hit record-breaking highs and families are footing the bill for a $40 billion war that they don’t support. We must end this conflict before it’s too late.
nbcnews.com
Senate rejects resolution calling to end the Iran war as most Republicans stick with Trump
The same resolution passed the House in July.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A blue wave is coming to Congress this November! www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-elect…
nbcnews.com
Inside NBC News’ polling averages: Democrats enjoy biggest lead yet in the race for Congress
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s approval rating is at a low point for his second term.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Prices are up across the board—including mortgages—keeping the American dream out of reach for so many struggling families. www.npr.org/2026/09/24/nx-s1-597779…
npr.org
Mortgage rates have just surpassed 7% for the first time in well over a year
Rates have climbed more than a full percentage point since the U.S. war against Iran started.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I’m thrilled to co-lead the bipartisan Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act. It would provide a federal tax credit to TV and movie productions filming in the US, bringing more production and revenue home. www.nbclosangeles.co...
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The most corrupt president in history continues to profit off his office. He is making money trading stocks of companies with federal contracts while our families live paycheck to paycheck. www.cnbc.com/2026/09/22/trump-trade…
cnbc.com
Trump discloses more than 1,100 July trades, including up to $25 million each in sales of Microsoft, Amazon
Trump sold tech stocks including Amazon and Microsoft when the Mag 7 stocks popped on July 20, adding $291 billion in market value in one day.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
With everyday essentials skyrocketing and massive funding cuts to our support systems, tenants are struggling to pay their rent. Instead of helping, the Trump admin is proposing rules to cut housing aid. Working Americans can’t afford the Trump economy. www.npr.org/2026/09/...
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Our kids are suffering under the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Dept. of Education. They are spending more tax dollars for less efficiency and more bureaucracy. www.npr.org/2026/09/24/nx-s1-596860…
npr.org
The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say
Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Freedom of the press is not a privilege; it’s a constitutional right. I will continue to defend our Constitution and our journalists from these attacks. abcnews.com/Politics/doj-defends-wh…
abcnews.com
DOJ defends White House news bans, saying access a 'privilege' and citing national security concerns
CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned from the White House.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Trump is kicking even more people off their health insurance while premiums skyrocket and Republicans' funding cuts hit Medicaid. www.npr.org/2026/09/23/g-s1-144623/…
npr.org
Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
White House officials allege these individuals were fraudulently enrolled in the program or do not exist. Vice President Vance said the move would save $2.2 billion.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Iran war has cost Americans over $40 billion—$10 billion more than it would cost to extend the ACA tax credits and keep millions of families on their health insurance. The GOP is funding Trump's war with our money while hardworking Americans struggle.
dailykos.com
Iran war has cost US $43.6B—plus $6 diesel and a possible fuel shortage
The Iran war may go down in history as one of the worst presidential decisions in history.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trump’s Big Ugly Bill will impact over 1 million Medi-Cal recipients in California. Be prepared for work and paperwork requirement changes coming January 1st ⬇️ laist.com/news/health/medi-cal-chan…
laist.com
Are you on Medi-Cal? Here’s what to know about big changes coming in January
Federal changes starting in 2027 could impact 1 million L.A. County enrollees.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Wilber Rafael Garcés Perez was shot by ICE this past weekend—and he is currently being detained pending deportation, with a bullet still lodged in his back. This is appalling. We must rein in ICE’s brutality now. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ice-sh…
nbcnews.com
ICE officer shoots Venezuelan man delivering food in Austin, lawyer says
The victim was identified as Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, by his immigration attorney. He remains in a “serious but stable condition” after the shooting, authorities said.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Donald Trump is once again attacking our country’s freedom of the press, banning news outlets from the White House press room. Free speech is a fundamental constitutional right and essential for our democracy. We must defend our journalists.
nbcnews.com
CNN, Politico and MS NOW sue the Trump administration over ban on White House coverage
TV networks refused to step in and provide pool coverage of the president’s activities on Monday, since CNN was banned from doing so.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Trump says gas prices are an “inexpensive price to pay” for his never-ending war with Iran. Tell that to the families living paycheck to paycheck, skipping doctor’s appointments to fill up their cars with gas. apnews.com/article/g...
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I am wishing all those who are observing an easy and meaningful fast this Yom Kippur.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
ICE raids are bad for our job market and bad for our economy. Trump’s cruel mass detention and deportation policies are hurting our communities, and we must rein in ICE and defend our immigrant neighbors. www.commondreams.org/news/ice-affor…
commondreams.org
Report Details How Trump Mass Deportation Agenda Is Fueling US Affordability Crisis | Common Dreams
​"When ICE continuously raids a community, everyone pays for it—in lost jobs, higher prices, and damaged businesses," said an advocate at the ACLU.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
1 in 3 Americans, even those who have health insurance, carry medical debt. The Trump administration is making it harder for American working families to access affordable healthcare. www.cbsnews.com/news/1-in-3-insured…
cbsnews.com
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We are over 6 months into Trump’s war with Iran, and there is no end in sight. American families are paying for this war at the pump and at the grocery store, and they can’t keep footing the bill for this expensive war. www.cbsnews.com/news/gas-prices-die…
cbsnews.com
No relief in sight for U.S. drivers as gas and diesel prices surge
The Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict are knocking out global refining capacity, pushing fuel prices higher, analysts said.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Instead of doing his job and working for the American people in Congress, Speaker Johnson is sending us home to avoid voting on important legislation. The American people elected us to work for them, but the GOP is hiding from their responsibilities.
nbcnews.com
House to leave early, punting Hegseth impeachment vote until after November elections
House Republican leaders canceled votes planned for Thursday. Members won’t return to Washington until Nov. 9.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Tierra Walker should still be alive today. Because of the GOP’s dangerous abortion bans, women across the country are dying preventable deaths. We must fight for reproductive freedom for all women. www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-abortion…
cbsnews.com
Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, files lawsuit targeting Paxton, doctors
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
From tariffs to the war with Iran, Trump’s policies are hurting everyone—including the farmers who grow and raise our food supply. We must stand up for farmers. www.cbsnews.com/news/farmer-trump-v…
cbsnews.com
Farmer who voted for Trump talks about impact of high costs of Iran war, tariffs: "We're all just in survival mode"
Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Another broken campaign promise from President Trump. He hasn’t lowered drug costs, and American families are still paying too much for lifesaving medications. www.npr.org/2026/09/17/nx-s1-597106…
npr.org
A year ago, President Trump pledged to lower Medicaid drug prices. Has that happened?
The Trump administration's efforts to lower drug prices included promised changes to Medicaid. But it's still unclear which drugs will be affected. And each state has to opt in.
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Judy Chu Campaign @judychucampaign.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Over 20 million women who want or need birth control cannot access it in their areas. Contraception can change women's lives and allow them to take control of their reproductive autonomy. We must work to expand women’s healthcare access. www.npr.org/2026/09/...
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