The challengers to U.S. Rep. John Larson criticized both Trump and the Democratic Party in Congress. Larson trained his fire on the president.
Lisa Hagen
Lisa Hagen is CT Mirror and CT Public's shared Federal Policy Reporter. Based in Washington, D.C., she focuses on the impact of federal policy in Connecticut and covers the state’s congressional delegation. Lisa previously covered national politics and campaigns for U.S. News & World Report, The Hill and National Journal’s Hotline. She is a New Jersey native and graduate of Boston University.
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CT officials cheer Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court blocked President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to curb automatic citizenship for those born in the U.S.
Posted inGovernment
CT lawmakers support passage of federal housing bill. What’s in it?
The bill is a rare piece of major, bipartisan legislation that got through a divided Congress months out from the midterm elections.
Posted inPolitics
Ruth Fortune qualifies for a four-way primary in 1st District
U.S. Rep. John Larson will face three challengers in the Aug. 11 primary as he seeks to defend the seat he’s held for nearly three decades.
Posted inPolitics
John Larson steps up attacks on Luke Bronin on labor, fundraising
The campaign for CT’s 1st Congressional District has grown more heated, particularly since Luke Bronin became the party-endorsed candidate.
Posted inGovernment
‘I don’t know if it exists’: Murphy casts doubt on Iran war deal
Trump signed a preliminary deal that would end a nearly four-month war with Iran. But lawmakers haven’t seen the details or been briefed.
Posted inGovernment
Himes, CT delegation oppose FISA over Trump’s intelligence pick
The surveillance law faced headwinds from Democrats over the lack of reforms. Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte further complicated it.
Posted inPolitics
Panel nixes challenge to DeLauro’s convention win
Andrew Rice’s challenge to Rosa DeLauro pointed to anti-incumbent sentiment and highlighted CT’s ballot access laws and convention processes.
Posted inGovernment
In new book, Murphy mulls politics in era of lost connections
In his second book, Murphy explores the societal and economic forces that he believes shaped modern-day American politics.
Posted inGovernment
CT delegation backs amended bill to boost housing supply
The housing bill is one of the rare bipartisan efforts in Congress. Because of new changes, the Senate will need to take it up again.
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At Coast Guard Academy graduation, Trump heralds ‘golden age’
Trump received a warm reception on a blistering hot day at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation in New London on Wednesday.
Posted inGovernment
Tong joins lawsuit over student loan rules for professional degrees
CT’s attorney general argues that new student loan caps for certain degrees will have implications for healthcare work forces like nursing.
Posted inPolitics
Luke Bronin beats John Larson in convention upset, faces primary
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin won the Democratic endorsement for CT’s 1st Congressional District, setting the stage for a 3-way primary.
Posted inPolitics
Endorsements pile up in CT’s 1st District ahead of convention
As Luke Bronin touted Pete Buttigieg’s support, John Larson and Jillian Gilchrest also rolled out endorsements prior to Monday’s convention.
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CT lawmakers warn about threats to democracy at shadow hearing
U.S. Reps. Rosa DeLauro and Jim Himes held a hearing in New Haven to discuss the SAVE America Act and the Supreme Court’s VRA ruling.
