Happy Chuseok/Mid-Autumn Festival to all who celebrate! Chuseok is not only a time of harvest but also a time of togetherness and unity. I hope you’ll join me in honoring these values. I know I have lots to be thankful for.

Yet another useless thing Trump is spending YOUR money on. And, how’d this go from a $14,000 ad to an over $430,000 ad? What a waste of our tax dollars.

New Jersey: please stay safe this weekend, keep an eye on the storm, and follow local guidance. 

Your and your family’s safety is always the most important. More info below.

No child in our country should go hungry, but red tape is preventing many military children from getting nutritious meals at school.

That's why I introduced the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act to ensure military children are no longer excluded from school meal assistance programs.

President Xi has been providing weapons and intelligence support to Iran against the U.S. In return, Trump rolls out the red carpet for him and meets him plane-side. Absolutely ridiculous.

Did you know there are about 50,000 weddings a year in New Jersey that have an economic impact of roughly $5.1 billion?   Over 6,800 small businesses help power the wedding industry in the Garden State. I sat down with the Knot Worldwide's small business owners to learn about the challenges they face and how I can support them.   From tariffs and high costs that feel like "death by a thousand cuts," to navigating the AI landscape, we must continue to champion the small businesses that keep our communities and economy strong.

New Jerseyans deserve to have public servants who work to earn and keep their trust, not undermine it. The findings of the independent report are unacceptable. The Lt. Governor should resign immediately. —AK

It should be a crime for public officials to accept bribes or tips.
 
I introduced two bills to fix what should be obvious: accepting payments for influence and access, in all forms, is wrong.
 
Let’s reset the standard and hold ourselves accountable to the people we serve.

Innovation without control just leads to chaos. We've heard the doomsday scenarios about AI. This is our moment to reassert control. That's why I introduced the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act alongside @MarkWarner and @SenBrianSchatz to evaluate risks and establish the safeguards Americans are demanding.

We must end this costly Iran War that’s leaving Americans behind.

Families and businesses alike are feeling the strain of Trump’s costly war in Iran. We must end this chaos. Today, I spoke on the Senate Floor to shine a light on the impact the war is having in NJ and around the country.

I met with National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association members from New Jersey to talk about the importance of road safety, as well as the issues impacting materials suppliers across the country. The companies NSSGA represent are responsible for the raw materials found in buildings, roads, bridges, and more. They're essential, and as we build the Einstein Corridor for NJ, workforce development in this field will be critical.

🧵Trump meets with Xi today. While Americans struggle to afford groceries, Xi gets a presidential greeting at the airport, a lavish state dinner and Chinese flags at the White House. What are Americans getting in return? (1/6)

We needed to get a handle on AI yesterday — and this is why. AI agents autonomously hacking into government websites is incredibly dangerous and a threat to the national security of every country in the world. 

It’s terrifying to think of what could happen next. We must act now to set guardrails for the use of AI models and ensure proper human oversight of them.

Happy 100th, John Coltrane 🎷

Did you know his masterpiece “A Love Supreme” was recorded in a single session at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, NJ? Trane's thank-you to God, made right here in Jersey.

Happy birthday to the Boss, @springsteen! Today, give that Bruce album you grew up with a listen, and happy Bruce Springsteen day to all New Jerseyans!

Gas has reached $4.99 and diesel $6.59 in Maywood, NJ. We don't want a war, an arch, or a ballroom. We just want cheaper gas, groceries, and everyday goods. Trump's decisions have made our country too expensive.

We can’t give China the technology to manufacture advanced chips for AI. That’s what the MATCH Act is all about and why we need to act now.

It’s great to see 6 NJ universities on this list including @Princeton, @FollowStevens, @RutgersU (Newark, Camden, AND New Brunswick), and @NJIT!   Our students and educators are leading the way and I couldn't be more proud!

A coastal storm is expected to impact New Jersey over the next several days, with the biggest impacts coming Wednesday and Thursday. Strong winds, coastal flooding, high surf, and beach erosion are possible, especially along the Jersey Shore and tidal waterways. Some power outages and downed trees are also possible. Please monitor your local forecast and emergency alerts, charge your devices, and never drive through flooded areas.