The bill, designed to carry out Trump’s agenda on taxes, immigration and energy, could have several implications for Connecticut.
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From key position, Rep. Jim Himes presses officials on Yemen texts
Jim Himes questioned intel leaders over the leaked Signal chat as other CT reps called for the resignation of Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth.
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Fired federal workers from CT come to Congress for Trump speech
CT lawmakers invited guests fired from federal jobs or those in professions worried about funding cuts. Sen. Chris Murphy gave a prebuttal.
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With Trump at the wheel, what are CT Democrats to do?
Activists and critics want Democrats to do more to resist Trump and congressional Republicans. Some say Sen. Chris Murphy is doing it right.
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Trump rescinds federal grant pause; CT Democrats are ‘galvanized’
Wednesday’s reversal created both temporary relief and additional confusion. CT Democrats characterized it as a small, incremental victory.
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How CT Democrats plan to navigate Trump’s second term
CT state leaders and Congressional delegation are refining their approach as they gear up for the next four years.
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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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CT delegation outlines ‘priorities’ for lame-duck Congress session
With a tight schedule and GOP control looming, the CT delegation’s priorities include defense funding, farm measures and judicial nominees.
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Social Security bill to raise benefits for some CT retirees clears House
The bill, which still must clear the Senate amid a time crunch, could raise Social Security benefits for tens of thousands of people in CT.
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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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Social Security bill could raise benefits for some retirees in CT
But U.S. Rep. John Larson opposes the bill, saying he wants any Social Security changes to be paid for, not done at the expense of beneficiaries.
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‘Hottest ticket in town’: CT delegates rally in Chicago for Harris
Lawmakers, activists and other CT delegates have a busy schedule of meetings and events at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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CT Dems hold fundraising edge as money flows into 5th District
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes and Republican George Logan kept up their fundraising paces, but she has twice as much money in the bank as Logan has.
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Among CT’s congressional delegation, muted support for Biden
Five members of CT’s delegation said they are standing behind Biden — some sounding more optimistic, while others offered more muted support.
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CT delegation votes to block ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson
All five Democrats from CT joined lawmakers to stop the removal of a U.S. House speaker for the second time in less than a year.
