BETHEL

Dear Friend,
 
Welcome back to Let Me Be Blunt. If you feel like the President and Republicans in Congress are concerned about everything except the real issues facing our country, you’re not alone.

The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for over 60 days — because House Republicans are fighting with Senate Republicans. In Delaware, gas prices are up 60 cents per gallon since last month — because the President’s illegal war in Iran has disrupted shipping.

Instead of fixing the problems that he’s created, the President has been attacking the Pope and posting pictures of himself as Jesus — an image he then claimed was meant to show him as a doctor. He also unveiled the design for a 250-foot “Arc de Trump” that he wants to build in our nation’s capital. The President is not Jesus, a doctor, or Napoleon. What this moment demands is a laser focus on the American people.

Now that the Senate is back in session, it’s time for Republicans in Washington to get serious about governing. Keep reading for what I’m doing as your voice in D.C.

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Preparing for the Future of Work
From my time as Delaware’s Secretary of Labor to serving on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, preparing our workforce to meet the challenges of tomorrow has been a lifelong passion of mine.

On Tuesday, I joined Google for its AI for the Economy Forum to explore policy solutions to help workers adapt and thrive in an evolving economy. I discussed my legislation to upskill workers with an eye on emerging technology — like the Workforce of the Future Act, which would deepen our understanding of AI, its impact on the economy and the workforce, and determine the skills necessary for workers to succeed.

Unlocking Mobility and Opportunity
It was a pleasure to join hundreds of transit professionals and leaders from across the country for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 2026 Legislative Conference. Transit not only connects communities, but it also expands opportunities. I’m grateful to serve on three committees — Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Environment and Public Works — that all touch this issue. Earlier this year, I introduced the bipartisan Build Housing, Unlock Benefits and Services (HUBS) Act, which would cut red tape to unlock transit-oriented development (TOD) projects that boost local economies and housing supply.

Protecting Older Americans
I had a great meeting with Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO of AARP, and Bonnie Wu, AARP Delaware’s Associate State Director for Advocacy. We discussed important issues affecting older Americans, including Social Security, caregiving, and fraud protection. Financial security is essential for seniors, especially as they deal with unrelenting scam attempts and new challenges posed by AI.

Our First Capitol Conversations
Thank you to everyone who joined my team and me for our first Capitol Conversations! We talked with a local nonprofit leader about her efforts to promote literacy, and we discussed the importance of children’s health with a school nurse and a pediatrician. We also heard from University of Delaware students about how their semester is going. CLICK HERE to register for our next event.

Need Help Seeing the World?
My office will be hosting our annual Passport Acceptance and Global Entry Event on Saturday, June 6 at the Route 9 Library. Certified passport agents and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers will be on-site to process applications for new passports and renewals, as well as conduct Global Entry interviews. Reservations are required, so CLICK HERE for passport services or CLICK HERE for Global Entry services.

THIS WEEK’S CONSTITUENT CORNER – HONORING AMAZING DELAWAREANS

This week’s Constituent Corner honors the incredible community behind UDance. For two decades, students at the University of Delaware have been leading the fight against childhood cancer — volunteering and raising money for The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation. In 2007, Joe McDonough lost his 14-year-old son Andrew to leukemia. It was in his memory that Joe founded the organization, which provides financial help to families of children with cancer and funds cutting-edge research.

Last weekend, I was honored to join Joe for the 20th annual UDance dance marathon. Together with 4,500 of our closest friends, we honored the B+ Heroes (children who have battled cancer or are still in the fight) and remembered the B+ Angels (the Heroes who have been given their wings). We also celebrated an incredible achievement: This year, UDance raised more than $1.7 million. Great job, Blue Hens!

Do you know of a Delawarean doing exceptional things? Please tell us who we should honor in next week’s edition of Let Me Be Blunt.

Do you know of a Delawarean doing exceptional things? Please tell us who we should honor in next week’s edition of Let Me Be Blunt.

Onward in Service,