Press Releases
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October 24, 2025
FEC Records Show Trump Nominee for DOL Inspector General Misled Congress About Campaign Contributions
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called on former Congressman Anthony D’Esposito of New York – President Trump’s nominee to serve as Inspector... Continue Reading about FEC Records Show Trump Nominee for DOL Inspector General Misled Congress About Campaign Contributions -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today issued the statement below following the indictment of more than 30 individuals in cases involving sports betting... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Highlights SAFE Bet Act in the Wake of Latest Sports Betting Scandal
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October 23, 2025
Blumenthal Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate Impact of Trump VA Cuts on Care for Veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries & Disorders
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to complete an... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate Impact of Trump VA Cuts on Care for Veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries & Disorders -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposing... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on U.S. Treasury Sanctions on Major Russian Oil Companies
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October 22, 2025
ICYMI Video: Senate Republicans Block Blumenthal's Legislation to Check Presidential Authority Under the Insurrection Act
[WASHINGTON, DC] – In case you missed it, Senate Republicans yesterday blocked a unanimous consent request by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to pass legislation that would... Continue Reading about ICYMI Video: Senate Republicans Block Blumenthal's Legislation to Check Presidential Authority Under the Insurrection Act -
October 20, 2025
Blumenthal & Robert Garcia Open Probe Into CBP & ICE's Detention of U.S. Citizens, Federal Immigration Agent's Disproportionate use of Force
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA),... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Robert Garcia Open Probe Into CBP & ICE's Detention of U.S. Citizens, Federal Immigration Agent's Disproportionate use of Force -
October 17, 2025
Blumenthal: "Trump is Playing into Putin's Hands"
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the below statement today following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meeting with President Trump at the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: "Trump is Playing into Putin's Hands" -
[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal today released a statement following the release of Zia S., an Afghan interpreter who was arrested by masked Immigration and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Release of Afghan Interpreter from ICE Custody
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October 15, 2025
Blumenthal & Reed Lead Senators in Calling Out Noem's Blatant Violation of Hatch Act with Partisan Airport Video
“At a time when federal employees, including TSA agents, are being asked to work without pay, this outwardly political act was not just a violation of law but an insult to the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Reed Lead Senators in Calling Out Noem's Blatant Violation of Hatch Act with Partisan Airport Video -
October 14, 2025
Blumenthal & Warren Sound Alarm on Acquisition of American Video Game Producer by Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund & Jared Kushner's Investment Firm
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) – Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) – and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) – Ranking Member of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Warren Sound Alarm on Acquisition of American Video Game Producer by Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund & Jared Kushner's Investment Firm -
October 13, 2025
Blumenthal Statement on the Release of Israeli Hostages
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the statement below after the Israeli hostages still held by Hamas were released to their families. Hamas must... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Release of Israeli Hostages -
October 9, 2025
Blumenthal Welcomes Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Bill with Major Wins for Connecticut
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) welcomed Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. As a member of the Senate... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Welcomes Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Bill with Major Wins for Connecticut -
October 9, 2025
Blumenthal Joins Senate Democrats to Push Back Against Trump's Wrongful, Dangerous Deployments of Troops in American Cities
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) on the Senate Floor... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Joins Senate Democrats to Push Back Against Trump's Wrongful, Dangerous Deployments of Troops in American Cities -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the statement below following the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James. “Donald Trump is... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Indictment of New York Attorney General Tish James
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), today raised concerns about Medicare Advantage... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Raises Concerns About Medicare Advantage Insurers' Abuse of AI
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October 9, 2025
Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Blast Secretary Collins for Politicizing Key Veteran Services During Shutdown
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) are leading... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Blast Secretary Collins for Politicizing Key Veteran Services During Shutdown -
October 9, 2025
Blumenthal Statement on Peace Agreement Between Israel and Hamas
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas that would implement a ceasefire and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Peace Agreement Between Israel and Hamas -
October 9, 2025
Video: Republican Leadership Blocks Vote on Stalled Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Combat-Injured Veterans & Their Families
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Yesterday, Republican leadership blocked two attempts from Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal’s (D-CT) to advance stalled... Continue Reading about Video: Republican Leadership Blocks Vote on Stalled Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Combat-Injured Veterans & Their Families -
October 7, 2025
Video: Bondi Hides From Blumenthal Questions About DOJ Coddling of Corporate Interests
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions raised today by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee,... Continue Reading about Video: Bondi Hides From Blumenthal Questions About DOJ Coddling of Corporate Interests -
October 7, 2025
Blumenthal Presses Bondi on Trump Directing Justice Department to Target Political Opponents
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), today pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Trump Administration’s politically motivated prosecutions, including... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Presses Bondi on Trump Directing Justice Department to Target Political Opponents