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.
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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.
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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.
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As Trump proposes cuts, his budget singles out two CT towns
The Trump administration has singled out Greenwich and Waterford for “wasteful” uses of federal funding, for things such as theater projects.
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Rep. John Larson files articles of impeachment against Trump
Larson has also joined a chorus of Democratic lawmakers — like U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy — calling for Trump’s removal by the 25th Amendment.
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Veterans who depend on mental health care keep losing their therapists under Trump
Hundreds of mental health professionals left the Department of Veterans Affairs since President Donald Trump took office.
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CT senators back federal housing bill to address supply, high costs
While it has President Trump’s support, the revised bill faces headwinds in the House, particularly over an institutional investor ban.
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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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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.
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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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How Jim Himes navigates Congress in ‘unprecedented’ Trump era
Jim Himes was supposed to get advance notice of the Venezuela strike, but didn’t. It’s one example of shifts in Congress he’s dealt with.
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Rep. Jim Himes wants Venezuela boat strike video made public
U.S. Rep. Jim Himes was one of only a handful of lawmakers authorized to view the classified video of deadly boat strikes in the Caribbean.
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CT refugee resettlement groups fear effects of Trump ‘review’ order
Groups like IRIS worry a review of refugees admitted since 2021 could result in some of the thousands affected in CT losing approval to stay.
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Congressional Dems say elections show support for holding firm on health care
Connecticut’s U.S. senators said the election results show voters want Democrats to keep pushing on health care amid the federal shutdown.
