I do not recognize America in ICE’s cruelty. CT is standing behind Rihan & his family who came from Afghanistan to escape torture & death because they helped our troops & kept them safe. Free Rihan & abandon this abhorrent effort.
How anyone can doubt the need for AI guardrails is beyond me. The dangers grow more frightening by the day. My bipartisan legislative framework for protection & prevention of harm offers a path forward.
The law forbids withdrawal from NATO without Congressional approval, but Trump can fatally weaken it by depleting troops & resources. We must stop him, with bipartisan action.
Abandoning NATO won’t solve Trump’s Iran quagmire—only deepen it. Our NATO allies can be important to reopening the Strait of Hormuz & countering Putin, newly enriched & emboldened by the Iran war.
Driven by vanity & vengeance, Trump seems bent on destroying NATO, a catastrophic self inflicted injury to national security. European allies look askance at his Iran war of impulse & illusion for the same reasons Americans oppose it.
The White House, an iconic symbol of America, is the last place you’d expect foreign steel. Trump’s corrupt desecration knows no bounds. Without Congress approving, it’s blatantly illegal. I’ll continue investigating the problematic donations.
Wonderful visit to Greenwich Academy— listening & talking to really smart, motivated students on issues of the day. Proud & excited about their contributions to our future.
Proud to celebrate the women-owned businesses strengthening CT's economy. Thanks to the Women's Business Development Council for your dedicated work supporting women entrepreneurs on their paths to success.
This mob-like threat is appallingly un-American—abhorrent authoritarianism. On our 250th anniversary as a free people, let’s remember one of the reasons for our revolution was religious liberty. www.thedailybeast.com/trump-offici...
Proud to visit with firefighters in Norfolk to discuss their clear need for a new pumper truck. I'll seek funding through the congressionally directed spending process to help.
Inspiring leadership from Sport & Medical Sciences Academy students standing against the harms of sports betting. We need clear, enforceable rules for the sports betting industry to ensure protecting young people is prioritized over profits.
Trump’s illegal war in Iran is causing energy prices to soar, & CT residents are feeling the pain with higher utility bills. CT families are paying at least $217 more to heat their homes with oil—all because of a war Americans don't want. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/08/s...
Especially as we head into summer traveling season, Trump's lax DOT must act to prevent price gouging of consumers following to his catastrophic war Iran.
Trump’s pointless war has skyrocketed energy prices & now airlines are raising fees & charges. Travelers will get hit with the expense of higher fuel costs, even as airlines keep their profits. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/t...
Great to join firefighters like Edward St. John honored at annual Firefighters Assn. Dinner last week. Dedicated heroes in a vital profession.
We will also be pushing the Dept IG to conclude its reported investigation as quickly & comprehensively as possible. Cooperation by Sec. Mullin is imperative.
Our inquiry with @welch.senate.gov is focused on evidence of alleged fraud, waste & mismanagement in contract awards involving Sec. Noem & top leaders at DHS. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Excited to announce funding for the Windham Region Chamber of Commerce Foundation for services that benefit the wellbeing of veterans. Our nation’s veterans deserve the best we have to offer—& this funding will ensure they receive the support they deserve.
All for a war that Trump cannot even begin to explain & that has achieved none of his constantly shifting & contradictory objectives. A ceasefire for the American people is no victory.
A ceasefire is good news—only because this purposeless war should be ended as soon as possible. The best time to cease fire was before the war began, & before Trump wasted tens of billions, cost thousands of lives, triggered global economic & energy crisis.
Honored to award St. Francis Hospital $1.5 million in federal funding for their services to help survivors of violence. Thank you to their staff, volunteers, & all involved in helping to heal the physical & psychological wounds of trauma.
DHS's threat to remove customs services from CT is just another example of lawless bullying from the Trump Administration—punishing states for refusing to bend the knee to Trump's reckless, harmful immigration policies. www.reuters.com/world/dhs-sa...
Time for an intervention by Rubio/Wiles/Kushner or any Trump whisperer who can pull him back from this self-precipitated precipice.
Desperate or deranged, or both— that’s how “destroying civilizations” sounds as a threat. Scary beyond words as a threat from the President of the United States. www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
Thanks to all our CT teams for your grit, skill & determination—the UConn men’s & women’s basketball teams & the Fairfield women’s basketball team— making us proud!
Great visit along with Mayor Singh to Norwich businesses supporting & strengthening our state's local economy. Thank you Rose City Learning Center, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, Royal Punjabi Restaurant, & Mercantile Exchange for your dedication to our community.
Trump’s obscene Easter message leaves no doubt. Saving our democracy from a seemingly unhinged, clinically unwell President means Republicans must stand with us. It’s a historic imperative—working together to stop erratic excess & destruction. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Wishing a happy Easter to all who celebrate—may your holiday be filled with hope, happiness, & love with family & friends.
The explosion of sports betting & prediction markets is fueling a public health crisis in our country. I joined PBS to discuss legislative solutions to protect Americans from the mental, emotional, & financial toll of gambling addiction. pbs.org/deadlock
I understand standing up to Trump&his minions may seem risky. But the Administration’s destructive policies deserve a retort. I subscribe to former Yale professor Tim Snyder’s first lesson in Tyranny: Do not obey in advance.