World Jun 02 Putin ‘is preparing for more war,’ GOP senator warns after meeting with Zelenskyy and Macron Two U.S. senators are warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling on peace while preparing a fresh military offensive against Ukraine. By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
Politics Jun 01 After trip to Ukraine, U.S. senators warn Putin is preparing new offensive Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal spoke to The Associated Press in Paris after meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and touring neighborhoods shattered by what they called the worst Russian bombardments since the full-scale invasion began. By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
Politics Jan 17 WATCH: Blumenthal and Noem spar over family separation at the border If confirmed, Noem would play a key role in carrying out Trump's promised immigration crackdown by leading the Department of Homeland Security, one of the largest federal agencies. By Hannah Grabenstein
Politics Mar 28 Watch 6:29 Sen. Blumenthal on Joe Lieberman’s legacy: ‘He was ferociously independent’ Memories and condolences are pouring in for former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democrat turned independent who never shied away from bucking the party line. Lieberman had a lengthy political history and was the first Jewish candidate on a major party… By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura
Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Blumenthal’s opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings By Associated Press "The appointment of a black woman to the United States Supreme Court, let's be very blunt, should have happened years ago," said Connecticut Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal. "This day is a giant leap into the present for our country and… Continue reading
Oct 13 WATCH: Barrett declines to discuss views on IVF By Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett has declined to say whether she views the criminalizing of in vitro fertilization as constitutional, describing it as an abstract question. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: Judge Amy Coney Barrett must recuse herself from election cases, Sen. Blumenthal says By Associated Press The Connecticut senator says Barrett’s participation in election cases would do “explosive, enduring harm to the court’s legitimacy" and to her credibility. Continue reading
Jan 28 Bipartisan Senate bill would require public report from Mueller probe By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley and Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal are proposing that special counsel Robert Mueller be required to submit a report to Congress and the public when his Russia investigation is complete. Continue reading
Jul 31 Trump administration was warned of ‘traumatic psychological injury’ from family separations, official says By Joshua Barajas A top health official told lawmakers Tuesday that the Trump administration was warned about instituting “any policy” resulting in family separations because of the effects such separations could have on the wellbeing of immigrant children. Continue reading