Booker Statement on Israel’s Attack on Iran

Expressed concern about scope of Israeli operation and potential Iranian retaliation escalation.

“I continue to stand with Israel. I continue to stand for peace in the region. The Iranian people deserve peace, security, and freedom from violence and repression. The Israeli people deserve to live free from terrorism and the imminent threat of military and nuclear attack.”

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Booker Hosts Academy Send-Off Reception for NJ Service Academy Appointees, Family Members

Hosted send-off reception for 13 New Jersey service academy appointees and their families.

“Receiving and accepting an appointment to a United States service academy is a great accomplishment, and having the chance to nominate these students for an appointment is one of my most treasured responsibilities.”

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Booker Condemns GEO Group, DHS Mismanagement of Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility

Condemned GEO Group and DHS mismanagement of Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark.

“The conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark are untenable.”

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Booker, Crockett, Simon Reintroduce Resolution to Create Congressional Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation

Reintroduced resolution to create congressional commission on truth, racial healing, and transformation.

“Over 400 years ago, the first ship carrying enslaved Africans arrived in what is now known as the United States of America”

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Booker Introduces Resolution Recognizing Black Contributions to Music

Introduced resolution designating June as Black Music Appreciation Month.

“America’s music history has long been defined by Black music, but Black singers, songwriters, and musicians rarely get the recognition they deserve for their contributions and art”

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Booker Statement Mourning Passing of Former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes

Issued statement mourning passing of former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes’ passing. He was a true champion for all New Jerseyans, dedicating his life’s work to the improvement of our shared communities.”

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Booker Commends Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and NJ TRANSIT After Successful Contract Negotiations

Commended BLET and NJ TRANSIT for successful contract negotiations benefiting workers and commuters.

“The labor of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen moves our entire region. This afternoon, BLET members ratified their contract with NJ TRANSIT, affirming a deal that sets workers, their families, hundreds of thousands of commuters, and our state’s economy up for the future.”

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Booker, Padilla, Welch, Schiff Request Answers from Meta About Deceptive AI Chatbots

Sent letter to Meta requesting investigation of AI chatbots falsely claiming to be licensed therapists.

“We urge you, as executives of Instagram’s parent company, Meta, to immediately investigate and limit the blatant deception in the responses AI-bots created by Instagram’s AI studio are messaging directly to users”

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Booker Statement on President Trump Deploying Marines to Los Angeles

Criticized Trump administration for deploying active-duty Marines to Los Angeles without state consent.

“By unilaterally sending the military into states over their objections, Donald Trump is setting a dangerous precedent for further violations of separation of powers and the rule of law in America. We cannot stand by while the president tests the limits of our democracy.”

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