It was a privilege to join Staten Island leaders today to talk about unity, economic opportunity, and making sure no borough is left behind.

I’m especially grateful to Father Hank Tuell, Hon. Debi Rose, and Gerald “GeeBee” Barclay for bringing us together on this beautiful Saturday!

From Park Hill to the Wu-Wall, the creativity and resilience of Shaolin Island built a movement that changed culture. I felt that same spirit today with local artists, faith leaders, Liberian entrepreneurs, and the legendary Chef Shaw-Nae Dixon + Mitchell “Divine” Diggs.

Hamas’ stated readiness to release hostages and engage on the basis of the recent @POTUS proposal is encouraging.

This moment must be seized.

An immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages are within reach.

This is the 7th meeting of the European Political Community.

It comes at the right time.

The EU is taking giant leaps in its common defence.

Day 2 in D.C. and #AZ07 is still left without a vote and voice here in Washington.

I loved watching the dogs 🐶 at the dog fountain on the weekend 🐕

I found a small watermelon 🍉 under the straw in my garden 🪴
😋 🍉 #garden

Excellent discussions today with @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu, @president.ecb.europa.eu, and Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe.

We exchanged views on the global economic outlook, on the digital euro and on strengthening the international role of the euro.