Leora Levy’s recent attacks on Themis Klarides energized a GOP primary made up of candidates who differ on abortion, guns and Trump.
U.S. Senate
Posted inGovernment, Politics
Fearing 2024 election threats, Murphy helped craft bipartisan bill to avert Jan. 6 repeat
Democrats sought voting rights safeguards in the Electoral Count Act reform bill, but hope the compromise will help in the 2024 election.
Posted inPolitics
Chris Murphy and Connecticut’s gun safety movement get their moment
Sen. Chris Murphy negotiated and shepherded into passage America’s first significant gun safety law in three decades. Then he flew home to celebrate.
Posted inPolitics
Murphy, other senators announce bipartisan deal on guns
The law would enhance background checks for buyers under 21 and create a “red flag” tool to allow the seizure of guns from troubled people.
Posted inEducation
Miguel Cardona pressed on transgender sports, among other issues, during his confirmation hearing Wednesday
Despite the differences, Cardona received some bipartisan support during his confirmation hearing to become U.S. education secretary.
Posted inPolitics
Dems unlikely to seize control in U.S. Senate
Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy still hold out hope