Richard Blumenthal
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Official account of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, proudly working for the people of Connecticut.
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As Superbowl Sunday looms—with $1.67 billion in bets expected—Americans need protection against online sports betting companies & prediction markets that exploit problem gamblers. My legislation is a start.
February 7, 2026 at 11:27 PM
As Superbowl Sunday looms—with $1.67 billion in bets expected—Americans need protection against online sports betting companies & prediction markets that exploit problem gamblers. My legislation is a start.
Profligate Big Tech must bear the societal costs of its skyrocketing AI spending—rising costs of electricity, water, construction, & much more. Companies not consumers should pay. Bipartisan legislation must impose accountability. I’m working on it.
The AI boom is so huge it’s causing shortages everywhere else
The hundreds of billions of dollars being spent by tech companies on AI projects are diverting resources from other parts of the economy.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Profligate Big Tech must bear the societal costs of its skyrocketing AI spending—rising costs of electricity, water, construction, & much more. Companies not consumers should pay. Bipartisan legislation must impose accountability. I’m working on it.
Good luck Team USA at the exciting start of Winter Olympics. You’re all winners— just to be there representing America!
February 7, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Good luck Team USA at the exciting start of Winter Olympics. You’re all winners— just to be there representing America!
Reposted by Richard Blumenthal
Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, are pushing legislation to rein in ICE and Border Patrol. But real change is driven by U.S. citizens harmed by Trump-era agents who testified to Congress. Popok and Blumenthal preview what’s next as GOP fears the midterms. Full conversation:
Trump Quickly OUTMANEUVERED by Congress Before MIDTERMS
YouTube video by Legal AF
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February 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, are pushing legislation to rein in ICE and Border Patrol. But real change is driven by U.S. citizens harmed by Trump-era agents who testified to Congress. Popok and Blumenthal preview what’s next as GOP fears the midterms. Full conversation:
Americans speak out about DHS & ICE’s violent use of force. As they testify at my spotlight forum with Rep. Garcia, we must heed their voices & take courage from their bravery. It is an urgent call to action.
U.S. Citizens Testify About DHS/ICE’s Use of Violent Force
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February 4, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Americans speak out about DHS & ICE’s violent use of force. As they testify at my spotlight forum with Rep. Garcia, we must heed their voices & take courage from their bravery. It is an urgent call to action.
Trump shouts the quiet part out loud—seeking to suppress voting & even stop fair elections.
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Trump shouts the quiet part out loud—seeking to suppress voting & even stop fair elections.
This deal gives us an opportunity to impose real restraints on the Department of Homeland Security—lasting, enduring legislative reform to rein in an agency that is absolutely out of control. 1/
January 31, 2026 at 1:02 AM
This deal gives us an opportunity to impose real restraints on the Department of Homeland Security—lasting, enduring legislative reform to rein in an agency that is absolutely out of control. 1/
Not enough. Homan’s baby steps to calm Minneapolis are no substitute for legislative action to restrain & reform an out of control agency inflicting violence & violations of rights. And astonishingly, no mention of immediate investigation of deaths with state & local law enforcement.
January 29, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Not enough. Homan’s baby steps to calm Minneapolis are no substitute for legislative action to restrain & reform an out of control agency inflicting violence & violations of rights. And astonishingly, no mention of immediate investigation of deaths with state & local law enforcement.
In the name of decency & democracy, Republicans should join in demanding ICE reform & restraint. Their silence or implicit support for ICE’s vicious wrongs makes them complicit in criminality. Americans & history will judge them harshly & justly—soon.
Democrats Embrace a Shutdown Fight They Wanted to Avoid
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:50 AM
In the name of decency & democracy, Republicans should join in demanding ICE reform & restraint. Their silence or implicit support for ICE’s vicious wrongs makes them complicit in criminality. Americans & history will judge them harshly & justly—soon.
Proud to join a strong consensus of Democratic colleagues saying NO to the DHS spending bill without strict restraints & reforms on ICE. 1/
January 26, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Proud to join a strong consensus of Democratic colleagues saying NO to the DHS spending bill without strict restraints & reforms on ICE. 1/
I’m a NO on DHS funding without strict restraints & comprehensive reforms to stop lawless, lethal violence led from the top. Americans are rightly terrified & outraged by the illegal brutality—police state tactics—we’re watching in real time. It must be stopped. 1/
January 25, 2026 at 6:47 PM
I’m a NO on DHS funding without strict restraints & comprehensive reforms to stop lawless, lethal violence led from the top. Americans are rightly terrified & outraged by the illegal brutality—police state tactics—we’re watching in real time. It must be stopped. 1/
Coverup in real time—if DHS investigates its own potential illegality. Congress must demand an independent investigation—immediately. A bipartisan call for justice—now.
January 24, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Coverup in real time—if DHS investigates its own potential illegality. Congress must demand an independent investigation—immediately. A bipartisan call for justice—now.
Lethal vicious violence in Minnesota—heartbreaking & outrageous—directly reflects malign lawless leadership. Trump, Noem, all responsible for fostering a culture of illegal brutality, must be held accountable. 1/ www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
Live updates: Man fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis believed to be U.S. citizen
Police did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the incident, and Gov. Tim Walz provided few details.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Lethal vicious violence in Minnesota—heartbreaking & outrageous—directly reflects malign lawless leadership. Trump, Noem, all responsible for fostering a culture of illegal brutality, must be held accountable. 1/ www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
Wonderful to celebrate $250+ million in improvements—including 3 new gates, an enhanced baggage facility, & an expanded security checkpoint. Travelers will have a safer, more convenient experience & CT will see added economic growth.
January 23, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Wonderful to celebrate $250+ million in improvements—including 3 new gates, an enhanced baggage facility, & an expanded security checkpoint. Travelers will have a safer, more convenient experience & CT will see added economic growth.
Slow Down, Move Over saves lives—it's that simple. My legislation prevents senseless injuries & deaths for our first responders, tow truck operators, construction workers, & more.
January 22, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Slow Down, Move Over saves lives—it's that simple. My legislation prevents senseless injuries & deaths for our first responders, tow truck operators, construction workers, & more.
THREAD: The Trump Admin has spent the last year recklessly implementing politically-motivated policies that place veterans’ care & benefits at greater risk than ever before. The costs of these policies are mounting. ⬇️ 1/
January 22, 2026 at 9:50 PM
THREAD: The Trump Admin has spent the last year recklessly implementing politically-motivated policies that place veterans’ care & benefits at greater risk than ever before. The costs of these policies are mounting. ⬇️ 1/
BREAKING: Whistleblower disclosures reveal a formal ICE policy to ignore the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution.
Every American should be terrified by this secret ICE policy authorizing its agents to kick down your door & storm into your home. 1/
Every American should be terrified by this secret ICE policy authorizing its agents to kick down your door & storm into your home. 1/
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:57 PM
BREAKING: Whistleblower disclosures reveal a formal ICE policy to ignore the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution.
Every American should be terrified by this secret ICE policy authorizing its agents to kick down your door & storm into your home. 1/
Every American should be terrified by this secret ICE policy authorizing its agents to kick down your door & storm into your home. 1/
No wonder DOJ senior prosecutors are jumping ship—as Trump’s malignly motivated team seems intent on impeding local & state law enforcers investigating Renee Good’s killer, not seeking ICE accountability. Recent Dept of Justice subpoenas mock its name.
Prosecutors Subpoena Minnesota Democrats as Part of Federal Inquiry
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:54 PM
No wonder DOJ senior prosecutors are jumping ship—as Trump’s malignly motivated team seems intent on impeding local & state law enforcers investigating Renee Good’s killer, not seeking ICE accountability. Recent Dept of Justice subpoenas mock its name.
This is a U.S. citizen.
No criminal record.
No search warrant.
No excuse.
Unabashed cruelty & indiscriminate violence is ICE’s point & purpose.
No criminal record.
No search warrant.
No excuse.
Unabashed cruelty & indiscriminate violence is ICE’s point & purpose.
ICE arrests elderly, underdressed Hmong-American man inside his St. Paul home over mistaken identity, family says
In an online fundraiser, family says ICE agents broke down the door, entered with weapons drawn and handcuffed the man inside his home without showing a warrant.
www.cbsnews.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:10 AM
This is a U.S. citizen.
No criminal record.
No search warrant.
No excuse.
Unabashed cruelty & indiscriminate violence is ICE’s point & purpose.
No criminal record.
No search warrant.
No excuse.
Unabashed cruelty & indiscriminate violence is ICE’s point & purpose.
In all of Putin’s years trying to divide & decimate our NATO alliance, he’s never come as close as Trump in just a few months. Time for Republicans to stand up to Trump’s deranged, self-destructive rants—tariffs & invasion threats against friends, aiding our adversaries.
Trump Is Pushing the U.S.-Europe Alliance Onto a Precipice
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January 20, 2026 at 2:41 PM
In all of Putin’s years trying to divide & decimate our NATO alliance, he’s never come as close as Trump in just a few months. Time for Republicans to stand up to Trump’s deranged, self-destructive rants—tariffs & invasion threats against friends, aiding our adversaries.
Delta Sigma Theta’s 41st Annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast was an exciting celebration of educational achievement & commitment. Thank you to a great sorority!
January 19, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Delta Sigma Theta’s 41st Annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast was an exciting celebration of educational achievement & commitment. Thank you to a great sorority!
Always an honor to join students, teachers & wonderful Meriden community—especially Rhudean Raye, now 98—in celebrating MLK’s ideals & high schoolers who embody them.
January 19, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Always an honor to join students, teachers & wonderful Meriden community—especially Rhudean Raye, now 98—in celebrating MLK’s ideals & high schoolers who embody them.
“NUTS” is how I described Trump’s lawless, reckless block on Revolution Wind last summer. Now federal courts have told him the same, albeit with greater erudition & elegance.
Trump suffers major losses in his war on offshore wind
The administration’s arguments that offshore wind farms present a national security risk failed to convince judges in three separate courts.
www.politico.com
January 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM
“NUTS” is how I described Trump’s lawless, reckless block on Revolution Wind last summer. Now federal courts have told him the same, albeit with greater erudition & elegance.
These subpoenas are an authoritarian threat, further weaponizing & corrupting DOJ & aiding an ongoing coverup. Feds seek to whitewash ICE, silence dissent, & exclude state & local law enforcement from investigating Good’s tragic death.
Justice Dept. enters new territory with probe of Minnesota officials
The agency is targeting critics during a moment of crisis in which protesters are clashing with federal agents on icy city streets.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:34 PM
These subpoenas are an authoritarian threat, further weaponizing & corrupting DOJ & aiding an ongoing coverup. Feds seek to whitewash ICE, silence dissent, & exclude state & local law enforcement from investigating Good’s tragic death.
ICE needs to be held accountable for its pattern of excessive & abusive use of force. I’ve introduced legislation that would give people real recourse & remedies in the courts when their rights are violated by a federal agent.
January 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
ICE needs to be held accountable for its pattern of excessive & abusive use of force. I’ve introduced legislation that would give people real recourse & remedies in the courts when their rights are violated by a federal agent.