Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy said even with Noem gone, Homeland Security needs to undertake a vastly different approach.
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 lawmakers seek to rein in Trump on Iran
After Trump officials briefed Congress on the Middle East, Senate will take up war powers resolution Wednesday. House to follow Thursday.
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Blumenthal presses Noem over citizens detained by federal agents
DHS secretary Kristi Noem defended her agency’s practices but said she didn’t know the details of some arrests of U.S. citizens.
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CT delegation warns of costs of prolonged war in Iran
Connecticut’s federal lawmakers are warning of a prolonged war that could spread throughout the Middle East “without clear objectives.”
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Blumenthal teams up with GOP senator to rein in data centers
The bipartisan bill would require new data centers to find their own power sources and ensure they don’t drive up consumer utility bills.
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Trump claims big wins, but CT Democrats describe a crisis
Connecticut Democrats spoke at the “People’s State of the Union,” which put a spotlight on Americans affected by Trump policies.
Posted inGovernment
After latest Ukraine trip, Blumenthal hopeful for sanctions bill vote
As Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s invasion, Blumenthal hopes Congress will take up his long-stalled sanctions bill.
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Lamont presses Trump on immigration, gets surprise answer
CT Gov. Ned Lamont asked what lessons Trump learned about Minneapolis. He said there won’t be a surge of ICE agents unless a city asks.
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Murphy, Larson, Himes to skip State of the Union address for rally
At least three Connecticut lawmakers will attend a counter rally to be held on the National Mall the same night as the State of the Union.
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Murphy objects to Homeland Security funding over lack of reforms
Republicans sought short-term DHS funding to continue talks, but Sen. Chris Murphy objected on behalf of the Democrats. A shutdown is likely.
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CT secures about $190 million in earmarks from federal bills
Funding for about 175 projects across CT was delayed for months while Congress worked through a tumultuous process to fund the government.
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Which parts of the ‘big beautiful bill’ will go into effect in 2026?
From tax changes and Trump accounts to student loan caps and SNAP changes, a number of provisions in the bill go into effect in 2026.
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Hopes dim for quick resolution to Homeland Security funding bill
Negotiations devolved into a blame game among Republicans and Democrats over who should be talking to whom about the DHS funding bill.
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CT House delegation splits on funding bill to end partial shutdown
Only 21 House Democrats supported the bill, including three members of CT’s delegation: U.S. Reps. Rosa DeLauro, Joe Courtney and Jim Himes.
Posted inPolitics
Luke Bronin outpaces U.S. Rep. John Larson in fundraising, again
Bronin and Larson widened their fundraising advantage over Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune, who are also vying for CT’s 1st District.