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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Safeguards are vital to stop the money-hungry sports betting industry from spawning addiction & corruption. Our SAFE Bet Act will save families from bankruptcy, divorce, suicide, domestic violence, financial ruin, & more.
November 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Safeguards are vital to stop the money-hungry sports betting industry from spawning addiction & corruption. Our SAFE Bet Act will save families from bankruptcy, divorce, suicide, domestic violence, financial ruin, & more.
New secret donors to the East Wing ballroom construction project have been revealed. The Admin’s claims of transparency are a joke. I’m demanding these donors explain why they wanted to hide their donation & what Trump may have agreed to in exchange for these funds.
November 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
New secret donors to the East Wing ballroom construction project have been revealed. The Admin’s claims of transparency are a joke. I’m demanding these donors explain why they wanted to hide their donation & what Trump may have agreed to in exchange for these funds.
While I welcome this court order, it’s only a temporary stop gap—a band aid on a deeper, gaping wound. 1/
Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits out of contingency fund
The ruling came one day before funding for SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps, was set to lapse.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
While I welcome this court order, it’s only a temporary stop gap—a band aid on a deeper, gaping wound. 1/
CharacterAI’s supposed ban on teens & children is no cause for confidence or complacency. The time is over for “trust us” voluntary steps. New legal safeguards like our GUARD Act are imperative.
Breaking News: The company Character.AI said that it would bar people under 18 from using its chatbots next month, in a move to address concerns over child safety.
Character.AI to Ban Children Under 18 From Using Its Chatbots
The start-up, which creates A.I. companions, faces lawsuits from families who have accused Character.AI’s chatbots of leading teenagers to kill themselves.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
CharacterAI’s supposed ban on teens & children is no cause for confidence or complacency. The time is over for “trust us” voluntary steps. New legal safeguards like our GUARD Act are imperative.
Big Tech has long prioritized profits over people—their malicious AI chatbots are the latest betrayal against our nation's kids. We need guardrails to hold AI companies accountable & protect kids from manipulative chatbots threatening their safety, well-being & even their lives.
October 29, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Big Tech has long prioritized profits over people—their malicious AI chatbots are the latest betrayal against our nation's kids. We need guardrails to hold AI companies accountable & protect kids from manipulative chatbots threatening their safety, well-being & even their lives.
Americans deserve to know if there is a quid pro quo with any of the 37 donors who have funded Trump’s gilded ballroom. I’ve written to all of them asking about the money they've given & if any deals were made in exchange for their contributions.
October 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Americans deserve to know if there is a quid pro quo with any of the 37 donors who have funded Trump’s gilded ballroom. I’ve written to all of them asking about the money they've given & if any deals were made in exchange for their contributions.
Today marks the 7th anniversary of the tragic, vile attacks at Tree of Life in Pittsburgh, taking the lives of 11 beloved community members. May we honor their memory with action by continuing to fight antisemitism & to seek a nation safer from all violence.
October 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Today marks the 7th anniversary of the tragic, vile attacks at Tree of Life in Pittsburgh, taking the lives of 11 beloved community members. May we honor their memory with action by continuing to fight antisemitism & to seek a nation safer from all violence.
As Trump tears down the iconic East Wing to build his monstrous ballroom, I want to know all the facts about donors supposedly footing the bill. Many have merger reviews, litigation or other special interests pending where the Administration could help or look the other way.
October 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
As Trump tears down the iconic East Wing to build his monstrous ballroom, I want to know all the facts about donors supposedly footing the bill. Many have merger reviews, litigation or other special interests pending where the Administration could help or look the other way.
Pardoning CZ rewards corruption. Money laundering & narcotics trafficking is condemnable, except if you're a partner in Trump family's corrupt crypto racket. It makes this Administration look like a RICO organized crime enterprise.
President Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, whose crypto exchange has been boosting the Trump family's own crypto venture.
Exclusive | Trump Pardons Convicted Binance Founder
The pardon follows months of efforts by Changpeng Zhao to boost Trump crypto company
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October 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Pardoning CZ rewards corruption. Money laundering & narcotics trafficking is condemnable, except if you're a partner in Trump family's corrupt crypto racket. It makes this Administration look like a RICO organized crime enterprise.
These sanctions are a step in the right direction but nowhere near enough to stop oil & gas revenue fueling Russia’s murderous war machine. 1/
US sanctions Russian oil companies after failed Putin talks
The US has announced new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies over continued fighting in Ukraine.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
These sanctions are a step in the right direction but nowhere near enough to stop oil & gas revenue fueling Russia’s murderous war machine. 1/
Trump’s invoking the Insurrection Act— a real danger, no longer hypothetical or abstract. I demanded passage on the Senate floor of reforms to check his politically purposed domestic deployment of armed forces, potentially turning America into a military police state.
October 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Trump’s invoking the Insurrection Act— a real danger, no longer hypothetical or abstract. I demanded passage on the Senate floor of reforms to check his politically purposed domestic deployment of armed forces, potentially turning America into a military police state.
You can’t make this stuff up—a demand for $230 million (taxpayer dollars) by President Trump, to be approved by top DOJ officials, his former personal lawyers. Head spinning chutzpah. Eye watering conflicts of interest. More corrupt self enrichment.
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
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October 22, 2025 at 12:07 AM
You can’t make this stuff up—a demand for $230 million (taxpayer dollars) by President Trump, to be approved by top DOJ officials, his former personal lawyers. Head spinning chutzpah. Eye watering conflicts of interest. More corrupt self enrichment.
Madness. Trump’s war on solar & wind energy projects— like Esmeralda 7, & Revolution Wind—is just crazy. It makes energy more costly, raising prices & cutting jobs. Reversing these nutty decisions is a clear bipartisan imperative.
Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project | CNN
The Trump administration’s cancellation of the largest solar project in the United States has sparked confusion and concern among Republicans and Democrats alike.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Madness. Trump’s war on solar & wind energy projects— like Esmeralda 7, & Revolution Wind—is just crazy. It makes energy more costly, raising prices & cutting jobs. Reversing these nutty decisions is a clear bipartisan imperative.
Immense crowds, incredible energy, sun filled cloudless skies—I was inspired by No Kings rallies in Hartford, New London, Willimantic, Granby & Windsor. All around CT & America, we stood strong for democracy, fighting an authoritarian, corrupt tyrant.
October 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Immense crowds, incredible energy, sun filled cloudless skies—I was inspired by No Kings rallies in Hartford, New London, Willimantic, Granby & Windsor. All around CT & America, we stood strong for democracy, fighting an authoritarian, corrupt tyrant.
Trump is playing into Putin’s hands—slow-walking the aid Ukraine needs to defend itself against Russia’s murderous assault. 1/
October 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Trump is playing into Putin’s hands—slow-walking the aid Ukraine needs to defend itself against Russia’s murderous assault. 1/
Health insurance will be unaffordable for millions of Americans if Republicans gut the ACA tax credits.
Democrats are fighting to protect this health care lifeline & reopen the government.
Democrats are fighting to protect this health care lifeline & reopen the government.
October 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Health insurance will be unaffordable for millions of Americans if Republicans gut the ACA tax credits.
Democrats are fighting to protect this health care lifeline & reopen the government.
Democrats are fighting to protect this health care lifeline & reopen the government.
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.
October 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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.
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.
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.
October 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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.
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.
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.
October 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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.
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.
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.
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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October 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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.
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.
The cost of basic necessities are already high—people can’t take another hit.
Democrats are fighting to stop these hikes.
October 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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.
The cost of basic necessities are already high—people can’t take another hit.
Democrats are fighting to stop these hikes.
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.
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.
October 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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.
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.
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
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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.
Donald Trump is perverting our justice system by indictments on demand—directing prosecutions based on vengeance & vanity. 1/
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...
October 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Donald Trump is perverting our justice system by indictments on demand—directing prosecutions based on vengeance & vanity. 1/
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.
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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.