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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 15m

Congratulations & thanks to CT’s Airport Authority for defying DHS Secy Noem’s illegal directive to show partisan propaganda on TSA screens. Like numerous other airports, Bradley refuses to bow down to this blatant Hatch Act violation. Stay strong.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 15m

I’m demanding Noem halt her illegal video message, showing on TSA screens in airports nationwide, falsely blaming Democrats for the shutdown. It violates the Hatch Act, making travelers a captive audience for partisan propaganda. My letter is joined by equally outraged colleagues.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 6h

Republicans say they will deal with the health care crisis “later.”

But for millions of Americans “later” is too late.

People can’t get sick on Republicans’ timeline; we must act now to make sure people can access affordable health care.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 23h

Republicans are imperiling lifesaving care with their cuts to Medicaid & ACA tax credits. Thousands in CT will soon lack affordable coverage. Democrats are trying to save it—at the same time as the government reopens.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 2d

I am filled with joy & relief by release of the hostages, even as my heart breaks for families whose loved ones have perished. I fervently hope this momentous day, the still fragile cease fire & ongoing talks will lead to lasting peace, with humanitarian aid beginning right away.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2d

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages.

The Israeli military says it has taken custody of them and will transport them onward to Israel. Follow AP's live updates.

Live updates: Israel says Hamas hands over first 7 hostages to Red Cross as part of Gaza ceasefire

The key exchange follows a breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war. U.S. President Donald Trump was also arriving in the region along with other leaders to discuss the U.S.-proposed deal and postwar plans.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 3d

Americans shopping for health care coverage are being hit with sticker shock. Premiums are doubling or even tripling.

The cost of basic necessities are already high—people can’t take another hit.

Democrats are fighting to stop these hikes.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 5d

Donald Trump & Republicans in Congress are making it impossible for people to afford health care.

For example, a CT couple in their mid-50s making $95,000 will pay $1,935 MORE per month for their insurance.

Democrats are fighting to lower these health care costs.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 5d

Trump’s assault on Constitutional rights & norms is smashing sacrosanct safeguards. Now is the time for all—especially lawyers—to stand up & speak out. Silence is complicity. It’s testing time.

‘Bow to the Emperor’: We Asked 50 Legal Experts About the Trump Presidency

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 5d

The complicity of the Republican Party in Trump’s abuses is shameful & disgusting.

Last month, it was Comey; today it was James; tomorrow it could be you. 4

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 5d

Two days ago, Attorney General Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee & flatly refused to answer my questions about abusive political prosecutions while my Republican colleagues sat in silence like lapdogs. 3/

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 5d

I am leading legislation to install safeguards against this spiraling crisis, but what our country really needs right now is for Republicans in power to admit this threat & take action. 2/

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 5d

Donald Trump is perverting our justice system by indictments on demand—directing prosecutions based on vengeance & vanity. 1/

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 5d

Breaking News: Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, is said to have been indicted after President Trump pushed the Justice Department to seek charges against her. James, who is accused of committing mortgage fraud, brought a civil case against Trump in 2022. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Attorney General Letitia James of New York is in front of a microphone. A headline reads: "New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Pressure From Trump."

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 6d

More than 260,000 veterans will lose insurance coverage if Republicans continue to block extending health care tax credits. In fact 43% of all vets buying coverage on ACA marketplaces will find insurance unaffordable. A reality check for Republicans claiming to support vets.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 6d

Unacceptable & preventable. People in CT will likely see their premiums double or triple—forcing them to pay hundreds & thousands of dollars more for health insurance.

Democrats are fighting to protect millions of Americans from these skyrocketing health care costs.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 7d

We need to do everything we can to keep health care costs down.

Democrats are fighting to keep health care accessible for millions of Americans.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 7d

Republicans are working to deprive millions of Americans of their health care & drive up premium prices.

I joined @jojofromjerz.bsky.social to talk about Democrats’ efforts to stop these hikes.

The Price We’re Paying for Petty: Sen. Blumenthal on Trump’s Shutdown

Podcast Episode · Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci · 10/07/2025 · 23m

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 8d

Republicans won’t reopen the government because they are fighting to raise your health care costs.

Democrats are simply asking Congress to help stop health care premiums from increasing for 24 million Americans & to protect health coverage for more than 15 million Americans.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 8d

The Trump admin’s illegal, vindictive cancellation of CT clean energy grants will only raise energy costs, reduce electricity reliability & create more pollution. I’m writing to DOE Sec. Wright demanding answers about this reckless, revengeful action.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 9d

Check this out: A CT couple in their 50s with a college age child making $50,000 will see their monthly insurance premium increase over 200%.

2025: $73
2026: $250

Democrats are fighting to protect millions of Americans from these skyrocketing health care costs.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 9d

$35 ➡️ $106 if Congress doesn’t act NOW to keep health care accessible & affordable.

Democrats are fighting to stop your monthly health care premiums from skyrocketing.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 10d

Vindictive, illegal Trump cuts in CT projects only raise energy costs, reduce jobs & restrict economic growth. We’ll fight this blatant bullying.

CT Democrats call Trump's cancellation of 12 clean energy projects 'reckless and shortsighted'

The federal OMB director called it "Green New Scam funding to fuel the Left's climate agenda."

www.ctinsider.com

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 10d

Unanimity of Insurance Commissioners—whose job it is to make health insurance affordable—is powerful & persuasive. They know firsthand how coverage costs will spiral out of reach, & so will life saving care. 2 www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Time is short for an ACA premium fix in the shutdown fight, says GOP insurance leader

After warning Congress for months about premium spikes, the leader of the country's insurance commissioners — a Republican from North Dakota — says he's hopeful there could be a last minute fix.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 10d

Listen to the Insurance Commissioners—in red states like North Dakota as well as blue—saying that health insurance subsidies must be extended NOW. Delaying the extension makes health insurance unaffordable for open market enrollees—3 out of 4 living in states Trump won. 1/

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 11d

Republicans control the presidency & both chambers of Congress.
They decided to shut down the gov't instead of working with Democrats to make your health care more affordable.

Democrats are standing strong & resolute in the fight to prevent people from paying sky-high costs.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 14d

Republicans are driving our country to a health care crisis & a government shutdown—Democrats are fighting to fund the government & protect Americans' access to affordable health care. I call on my Republican colleagues to join us & find a bipartisan solution.

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