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Richard Blumenthal

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Official account of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, proudly working for the people of Connecticut. www.blumenthal.senate.gov

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 1h
Capacity crowd at Norwalk NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner— bringing together community leaders, public officials, civil rights advocates, & more showing commitment to equity & empowerment.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 4h
Ridgebury Farm enriches & expands so many lives with its magnificent programs & people. Proud to attend its annual event.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 7h
Interview at Cable 5 TV in Litchfield was enlightening & entertaining—a great resource.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 8h
Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honored extraordinary individuals who came & contributed to our great country. Greatest nation in history—a nation of immigrants.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 11h
Visiting the Kids Play Children’s Museum in Torrington— a wonderful hands-on learning experience with fun & creativity for all ages.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 22h
These waivers have nothing to do with our national security, & everything to do with sucking up to Vladimir Putin. I hope my Republican colleagues will join me in condemning this craven, cowardly action. 2
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 22h
Donald Trump confirms again that he stands on the side of a bloodthirsty thug & the enablers of Russia’s war machine & against the majority of Americans, their representatives in both houses of Congress, & our European allies. 1/ apnews.com/article/russ...
apnews.com
Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 16/10/2026
Great visit with the CT State Building Trades Council at their annual convention—representing the lifeblood of our economy. Grateful for the critical work you do, creating training & readiness programs crucial to workforce development & advocating for workers across the state.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 16/10/2026
Greater Danbury NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner drew a sellout crowd & with magnificent honorees. A wonderful celebration of community.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 15/10/2026
Concealed contributions, signaling corrupt pay to play— more & larger government contracts, gutted regulations, deep-sixed investigations. I will be expanding my inquiry through the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
washingtonpost.com
Secret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump’s ballroom
The records offer a panoramic view of a fundraising campaign that is extraordinary for its size and opacity.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 14/10/2026
Reports of Starlink failing in Ukraine are deeply alarming— potentially crippling air defense against Russia’s murderous missiles & drones. Trump & Musk must be held accountable.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 14/10/2026
Russians call it “human safari.” Their slang for bomb-hunting civilians highlights their abject inhumanity. Another church hit last night— this time in Kramatorsk— killing parishioners.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 14/10/2026
A perfect storm—home heating oil nearly doubling in price, crushing families hit with higher costs for groceries, gas & everyday necessities. We must demand increased LIHEAP aid, despite Trump attempts to end it. A moral imperative.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 13/10/2026
The first test for peace talks is whether Putin respects an energy infrastructure truce. Zelenskyy has agreed. Putin continues bombing. Once again, he’s playing Trump for a fool & hoping to weaponize a freezing, starving, bloody winter against Ukraine. 2
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 13/10/2026
I’m leading my colleagues in demanding the President rescind the disastrous Russian diesel deal. Appeasement spurs Putin to ignore serious peace talks, & the diesel debacle shows abject weakness. 1/
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 12/10/2026
The additional diesel is tiny help to consumers but catastrophic harm in revenue to Putin’s murderous war machine. We must pummel Trump with public pressure to restore sanctions.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 12/10/2026
Putting blood money in Putin’s pocket, Trump makes America complicit in Russia’s slaughtering innocent Ukrainians. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
politico.com
Bipartisan group of senators demands Trump kill Russian diesel deal
The senators are questioning the legality of the decision, citing Congress’ 2022 ban on Russian energy imports.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 11/10/2026
Against all odds, they have weathered the storm & deserve our admiration as they defend the free world from Putin’s armies. The American people stand with Ukraine & President Zelenskyy. 3
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 11/10/2026
The future of Ukraine belongs to the Ukrainian people alone. For 4 years, President Zelenskyy has led his people against Putin’s campaign of extermination. 2/
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 11/10/2026
President Zelenskyy & Ukraine need & deserve magnified American support— not sabotaging insults. Recent Trump Administration threats undercut Ukraine’s brave fight & American security interests. 1/ www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
washingtonpost.com
Trump says Ukraine should ‘get a new president’ after U.S.-Russia diesel deal
Ukraine’s Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world," Trump said Saturday, a day after praising Russia’s Putin.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 10/10/2026
More open disclosure, not concealment— insisting on legal rights & resisting all Trump’s bullying & threats. Appeasement is not a strategy.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 10/10/2026
Trump’s latest investigative ploy is another sign that Yale & other schools need to stand strong— together— not bend & negotiate. thehill.com/homenews/edu...
thehill.com
Vance says 9 universities will be investigated over foreign visas
Vice President Vance announced a probe Thursday into multiple colleges over their use of the J-1 visa program that allows foreign students and researchers to come study or work in the U.S…
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 09/10/2026
The President should rescind this agreement immediately. To the American companies considering taking Putin’s blood money: Congress is watching. 4
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 09/10/2026
This agreement with a murdering dictator is a stain on our nation’s character, an insult to Lindsey Graham’s memory, & directly contrary to Congress’s intent in our bipartisan sanctions bill. 3/
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 09/10/2026
This poorly concealed attempt to mitigate the havoc caused by Trump’s illegal war in Iran will only benefit the Chinese & Russian economies & lead to the slaughter of more innocents in Ukraine. 2/
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 09/10/2026
The President’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel is an embarrassment & makes us complicit in Putin’s war against Ukraine. 1/
politico.com
Trump lifts sanctions on Russian diesel, suggests US may buy amid surging fuel prices
The move comes weeks ahead of the midterm elections.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 02/10/2026
MDC's Tunnel Pump Station will help prevent untreated stormwater & sewage from flowing into the CT River—huge progress to make the river healthier & our state's environment cleaner. Thank you MDC for your work protecting CT's waterways.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 02/10/2026
Proud to stand with Interval House marking the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We must work together to break the cycle of domestic abuse—I'll continue to fight to make sure we have the resources & support needed to combat this scourge.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 20/09/2026
A reflective, meaningful Yom Kippur to all observing, & an easy fast. May this new year be healthy, peaceful & happy for you & your family.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 20/09/2026
Russia’s leaders calling the new sanctions law a “Russophobic abomination” shows how scared they are of its potential to throttle oil & gas revenue. Having signed it, Trump must now implement it, aggressively & promptly, to help bring Putin to peace talks.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 20/09/2026
Bringing together Stamford’s diverse, beautiful community, the Longest Table inaugural event was a stupendous success. Hundreds gather to meet, eat, laugh & bond. Thanks to volunteers & supporters!
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 20/09/2026
This ban is one more brazen step to suppress press freedoms & 1st Amendment rights. Trump’s contempt for the Constitution seems boundless.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 20/09/2026
Reputable, reliable outlets you’re banning from the White House, Mr. President, don’t “purposely write negative news.” They report accurately on your negative policies that have negative impacts on Americans.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 19/09/2026
Friends at the Orange Fair—enjoying spectacular food, blue skies, rides & more. Always a great time.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 19/09/2026
Blanche politicizing Justice— firing career professionals, cutting resources, decimating morale, & more— likely contributed to the Diamantis debacle. We deserve facts.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 19/09/2026
On the Senate Judiciary Committee, I’ll be demanding an investigation into Trump’s DOJ protocols & policies concerning dangerous flight risks like Kosta Diamantis. www.courant.com/2026/09/19/k...
courant.com
Kevin Rennie: A humiliating failure for federal authorities in Connecticut
No one could blame criminals this week if they think the worst they will face is a carful of earnest Keystone Cops.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 19/09/2026
Happy 79th birthday to the U.S. Air Force! Today we celebrate the brave men & women who fly & fight for our country. Your service & sacrifice help secure our freedom.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 19/09/2026
Time is of the essence to help bring an end to Putin’s hideous slaughter & prevent future bloodshed.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 19/09/2026
I’m grateful for the swift signing of this bill & hopeful it will be followed by quick action to implement it. Every day Ukraine remains under a barrage of missile & drone strikes risks more death & destruction on the battlefield&in Ukraine’s cities. www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-...
cbsnews.com
Trump to sign Russia sanctions bill today, source says
President Trump will sign the recently passed Russia sanctions bill Friday, a White House official tells CBS News. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more on that and the rest of the news coming out of the Wh...
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 15/09/2026
As we head into November, it’s vital we stay ever vigilant against any attempt to undermine the core of our democracy. The best remedy against Trump’s election rigging is to vote.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 15/09/2026
Great news that the Supreme Court has struck down Trump’s unconstitutional, unconscionable directive using USPS as an instrument to suppress the vote. It never should have been necessary, & his assault on our election system is far from finished.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 14/09/2026
Americans are being scammed out of billions of dollars while Trump is using crypto to turn the presidency into a profit generating machine. The Clarity Act’s weak rules & carveouts would supercharge fraud & undermine law enforcement.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 14/09/2026
Trump is using crypto to cash in on the presidency—selling access to the highest bidder & raking in the money from foreign governments. We need strong legislation that ends this self-dealing & corruption—not half measures like the Clarity Act.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 13/09/2026
Quick action is imperative—but avoiding unintended consequences, like stifling innovation or entrenching or enhancing monopoly power. And eventually it must be international in scope. 3
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 13/09/2026
My bipartisan AI Risk Evaluation Bill, introduced with Sen. Hawley, provides for strong oversight & protection with standards & procedures enforced federally. Thanks to Dario Amodei & others for helping to lead, but Congress can’t stay on the sidelines. 2/
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 13/09/2026
More than a voluntary system of independent auditors is necessary for AI oversight. It must be a statutorily established regimen, with power to determine whether models & new products are safe & effective, just as independent scientists are authorized to do under the FDA. 1/
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 11/09/2026
We honor the victims & their loved ones—brave souls lost in unspeakable cruelty, & courageous first responders who sought to save them. Let us honor with action—health care, financial support, & more. 2
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 11/09/2026
Horror & heroism, what we lost & learned—all comes rushing back. Crushing memories of searing grief & shock. Awe at a wondrous unity of purpose & heart. After 25 years, 9/11 is no less real. 1/
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 07/09/2026
Spectacular annual Newtown Labor Day parade—cloudless skies, enthusiastic crowds, energetic marchers, all celebrating a great American tradition. Thanks to Newtown's tireless organizers.
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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 07/09/2026
Proud to drive a tractor—joining George Washington on his horse—at the Bridgewater Tractor Parade. Crowds & tractors pulling fun floats braved a few showers.
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