New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim reveals a surprise in his Senate floor desk

Kim found found in his desk the name of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, the only U.S. senator to receive both the Medal of Freedom and Medal of Honor. He called him an "AAPI trailblazer."

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Andy Kim reveals surprise after opening Senate floor desk drawer

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) says his desk on the Senate floor contained a serendipitous surprise — it once belonged to one of his political heroes. The New Jersey Democrat — who was appointed to the ...
The Hill - 1d
Trump says drone sightings prompted decision to cancel trip to his New Jersey golf club

President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he had canceled an upcoming trip to his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club due to the recent drone sightings in the area.
NBC News - 3d
Departing Senators Take to Floor for Ritual of Farewell Addresses

The farewell address is a Senate ritual that reflects the culture of the chamber, which prizes tradition, individual relationships, lofty debates and long-winded speeches.
The New York Times - 6d
US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be 'shot down, if necessary'

A U_S_ senator says mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey should be “shot down, if necessary."
ABC News - Dec. 12
Why are drones flying over New Jersey? Senator Booker wants to know.

There are more questions than answers regarding the drones that have been hovering over New Jersey and Senator Cory Booker is demanding more clarity on the aircraft. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
CBS News - Dec. 12
Andy Kim takes office as NJ’s new senator 3 weeks early

Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) was appointed to the Senate on Sunday following the resignation of interim Democratic Sen. George Helmy. In a statement, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced the appointment, ...
The Hill - Dec. 9
Watch Sen. Romney's full farewell address to the Senate

Watch as Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, delivers his farewell address to the Senate as he prepares to leave office at the end of the term. Romney took time to praise and thank his colleagues saying that ...
NBC News - Dec. 4
Watch live: Joe Manchin gives final speech from Senate floor

Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) is set to give his final remarks from the Senate floor on Tuesday afternoon. Manchin, who announced just over a year ago that he would not seek reelection, has held his ...
The Hill - Dec. 3
Helmy to exit Senate on Sunday, be replaced by Kim

New Jersey Sen. George Helmy (D) announced he will resign from his seat Sunday, clearing the way for Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), the senator-elect, to take the seat a few weeks before the start of the ...
The Hill - Dec. 3