McMahon, who lives in Greenwich, was advanced out of the Senate committee along party lines. CT Sen. Chris Murphy voted no.
Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy, Connecticut’s junior U.S. senator, was first elected in 2012. Sen. Murphy has supported stricter gun legislation and affordable health care.
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Linda McMahon asked if she’d dismantle Department of Education
Greenwich’s Linda McMahon, the nominee for secretary of education, said she would ‘reorient the department’ at her confirmation hearing.
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CT delegation reflects on Jan. 6 riot as Congress certifies Trump win
Connecticut lawmakers who were at the U.S. Capitol when rioters broke in four years ago say it serves as a reminder about the ‘fragility of our democracy.’
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Chris Murphy to join Senate leadership ranks in next Congress
Murphy was added to the leadership roster to help Democrats with policy and messaging as they enter the minority party next year.
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CT’s Sarah Russell confirmed by Senate to U.S. District Court
Russell’s nomination is part of Democrats’ final push to confirm as many of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees before year’s end.
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CT Sen. Chris Murphy and wife Cathy Holahan announce separation
The news comes less than two weeks after Murphy won a third U.S. Senate term. His office said it was a ‘joint decision to separate amicably.’
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CT delegation charts uncertain path amid national GOP wins
Democrats won every federal race in CT, but their roles are likely to shift as Republicans took back the Senate and may keep the House.
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In DNC speech, Chris Murphy focuses on borders, not guns
Sen. Chris Murphy’s primetime speech at the DNC focused on border negotiations. Talks about the gun safety bill happened off the main stage.
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Matthew Corey wins GOP primary, faces uphill fight against Murphy
In low-turnout primaries in Connecticut, Republicans chose nominees for the U.S. Senate and the 4th Congressional District.
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Chris Murphy to focus more on housing, weigh in on CT zoning law
Murphy said housing was the No. 1 issue he heard from voters during his annual walk across CT, prompting him to focus more on the issue.
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Free summer camp for more kids? Murphy pitches $4B investment
Murphy called the bill ‘absolutely critical,’ especially given the learning loss and socialization disruptions caused by COVID-19.
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CT Democrats target ‘Project 2025’ to counter messaging at RNC
Donald Trump has sought to distance himself from Project 2025, but the conservative blueprint was drafted by members of his administration.
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Murphy: Biden order on immigration might not pass legal muster
Biden’s executive order to cap migrant crossings at the border drew backlash from a range of Democrats as well as immigrant rights groups.
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Democrats nominate a ‘joyful’ Chris Murphy to third term
At the CT convention, Murphy sounded like a politician who has settled on a political home and role — the bipartisan dealmaker.
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Feds ban non-compete clauses as CT reconsiders bill to limit them
The FTC voted to curb non-competes, but critics are suing to block the final rule. Meanwhile, CT is considering legislation to limit them.