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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
Finally, a member of this adminsitration that tells the truth.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
AI is becoming more unrecognizable by the day, and now scammers are using it to take advantage of Americans – especially older Americans – across the country. My AI Fraud Accountability Act will ban fraudsters from using these realistic AI impersonations to rip you off.
apnews.com
Could you spot an AI-powered scam? See if you can tell what’s real.
Artificial intelligence is turbocharging scams in ways unimaginable just a few years ago. Ninety-eight percent of Americans say they have been targeted by scammers — many on a daily basis — according ...
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
Costs are rising across the country. But instead of offering relief, the President is forcing more than 1 million American children to lose access to food assistance.
pbs.org
More than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits since last July. Experts explain why
Experts say that the drop is a cause for worry, and that it’s unlikely that the need for food assistance has dropped.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 28/09/2026
This weekend's nor'easter brought historic floods to Delaware's coastal communities. I'm thankful for the work of our emergency response teams, and I'm keeping all those affected in my thoughts As the lowest mean elevation state, we're feeling the climate crisis firsthand. We need to do more.
coasttv.com
Flooding across Bethany and Dewey Beach
The flooding comes as a powerful nor’easter moves along Delaware's coast.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 25/09/2026
'1984' was supposed to be a dystopian cautionary tale. This administration is treating it like a blueprint.
independent.co.uk
‘State-run media’: White House slammed for promoting own news app after media ban
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 23/09/2026
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act was a huge step in the right direction in addressing our nation’s housing crisis, but there's still more work to be done. I was excited to sit down with @politico.com to talk about ways we can keep working toward affordable housing for every American.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 22/09/2026
Trump is attacking the free press because they're reporting the truth he doesn't want you to know: he's failing the American people.
apnews.com
CNN, MS NOW and Politico file lawsuit against Trump to restore White House access
CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access, Trump will meet NYC Mayor Mamdani in NYC, Trump says his planned arch would become a "military complex."
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 21/09/2026
This is a crisis. Access to affordable reproductive health care shouldn't depend on your ZIP code. But that's the reality for women across America thanks to Trump and Congressional Republicans big, ugly bill.
npr.org
New maps reveal massive gaps in access to affordable birth control across the U.S
Because of a data lag, the current reality of access may be even worse.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 18/09/2026
Republicans control the House and the Senate – if they wanted, we could be taking action to respond to these alarming escalations right now. Instead, House Republicans are headed home. In this moment that requires real leadership, they're abandoning ship.
wsj.com
Exclusive | Hackers Used Anthropic’s Claude to Break Into OpenAI
A bug-hunting independent security research team was able to access OpenAI’s internal code system, exposing growing risks in automated cyber threats.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 17/09/2026
This President is burning billions of OUR taxpayer dollars on an illegal war, he's also the reason our costs keep climbing. Trump's failure in Iran is costing us critical defense infrastructure and pushing prices higher every day. Our country can't afford any more of this.
washingtonsun.com
CBO Warns the Iran War Is Driving Up Inflation
A report from Congress’ nonpartisan economic analysis arm says the fighting has cost nearly $40 billion and spurred higher prices.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 10/09/2026
President Trump has driven our economy into the ground, and everyday American workers are the ones paying the price.
nbcnews.com
American workers are getting the smallest slice of the pie on record
Since 2000, the value of the S&P 500 stock index has gained about 600%. Over the same period, inflation-adjusted worker earnings have climbed just 12.5%.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 10/09/2026
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act was a monumental first step in addressing affordable housing, but it’s clear that there’s still more work to do to make sure federal investments are reaching those who need them the most.
nbcnews.com
The poorest in the U.S. can’t find housing even as low-income units sit empty
“I just keep trying to swim uphill,” says Mathew Davis, 49, of the few hundred dollars he earns a month.
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 09/09/2026
Trump’s war is driving up your costs.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 09/09/2026
Even if there was a 1% chance AI could wipe out human life, we should be pumping the brakes to make sure we have the proper safeguards in place, not racing blindly into disaster. It's time for Congress to step in and find the balance between safety and innovation, before it's too late.
bbc.com
Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 01/09/2026
Every family deserves access to safe, affordable, and reliable housing. We’re taking steps to make it a reality across the country.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 28/08/2026
63 years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his I Have A Dream speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In this dark and heavy moment, as we work to make sure his dream lives on, may we be fueled by his vision and determination to build a better world.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 28/08/2026
Trump is telling us he has no plans of giving up power, that's why we're working hard behind the scenes to make sure he honors your vote— no matter the results.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 27/08/2026
WOW. According to a new report, Delawareans are spending $3,300 more on average thanks to the Trump administration. I'm fighting to bring down costs for folks working hard just to make it by. It's time for Republicans in Washington to join me.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 26/08/2026
106 years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women the right to vote. That right wasn't freely given— it was earned in years of struggle. This Women's Equality Day, we reflect on that fight as we work to defend every American's right to make their voice heard.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 25/08/2026
This administration's attempts to undermine mail-in voting have nothing to do with "securing our elections." This is all part of their plan to silence voices that don't agree with them, because they know they can't win otherwise.
nytimes.com
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 24/08/2026
Our nation’s public health is at a crossroads. We need trusted leaders who will follow the science and put the well-being of our communities first.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 07/08/2026
Todd Blanche said it himself – he serves one person: Donald Trump. I have absolutely no confidence that he will respect the rule of law, remain impartial, or honorably serve the American people. I opposed his nomination as Deputy AG over a year ago, and I will do the same now.
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STATEMENT: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester to Oppose Todd Blanche's Nomination for Attorney General
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released the following statement opposing Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as United States Attorney General:  “Todd Blanche said it himself – he serves o...
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 06/08/2026
Today marks 61 years of the Voting Rights Act and our commitment to ensuring everyone has a voice at the ballot box. Instead of celebrating this milestone, President Trump and his allies continue to try to overturn progress and return us to a time of the past.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 06/08/2026
This administration's 'deport first, ask questions later' policy is heartless, thoughtless, and unAmerican.
washingtonpost.com
Deported by the U.S., detained in Venezuela — then lost in the earthquakes
The immigrants aboard Flight 164 were pursuing lives in the U.S. when ICE detained them. In Venezuela, they were held in a building that collapsed hours later.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 04/08/2026
It was never about 'returning it to the states'. Their plan is to outlaw abortion care nationwide and put countless women across the country in harm's way. Todd Blanche is a piece of that puzzle, and he can NOT be confirmed.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 04/08/2026
RFK keeps promoting his own anti-vaccine agenda, and Americans are paying the price. He's completely unfit to lead HHS.
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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Trump can’t stop flip-flopping… he threatens airstrikes on Iran, calls them off claiming a deal is within reach, and now talks have collapsed again. Five months into this war of choice, there’s still no end in sight.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 03/08/2026
Delaware is doing amazing and innovative things! A new solar array (one of the largest in North America!) floating in Middletown will power thousands of homes. Proud to celebrate the work that is making this ambitious project a reality.
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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 03/08/2026
An alarming new report shows that the average Delaware household has paid more than $3,000 extra since President Trump took office. You deserve an economy that works for you. Instead, you're paying the price for Trump's failed agenda.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 30/07/2026
Medicare and Medicaid have helped us access healthcare for 61 years, but because of Washington Republicans’ cuts, 8 million and counting have lost their coverage. Senate Democrats are fighting to make sure you and your loved ones can always get the care you need.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 30/07/2026
The Attorney General’s role is to protect and serve the American people. Todd Blanche thinks it’s to protect and serve President Trump — It’s clear he’s unfit for the role.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 29/07/2026
This shouldn't even be a partisan issue. The administration's decision to end TPS for Haitians will put families in danger. It's time to legislate with compassion. www.cbsnews.com/news/ohio-mi...
cbsnews.com
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake": "You'd be sending people … back to hell"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 29/07/2026
Voting by mail is safe, secure and effective. Trump isn’t trying to keep elections safe, he’s attacking American’s constitutional right to vote.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 28/07/2026
Ahead of a new school year, families shouldn't have to worry about affording the supplies they need. Now, we're seeing the real effects of President Trump’s tariffs and endless wars on our communities and our classrooms.
cbsnews.com
Families face higher costs as back-to-school season nears
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 28/07/2026
Elections have consequences— vote for an administration that puts a longtime vaccine conspiracy theorist as its public health lead, get the worst Measles outbreak in 35 years.
washingtonpost.com
CDC has announced record measles numbers. See how bad cases have been.
With more than five months left in the year, 2026 is the worst for measles in 35 years. Public health officials have warned that falling childhood vaccination rates have left more communities vulnerab...
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 27/07/2026
For decades, federal regulations helped keep food clean and safe. Cuts to the agencies that enforce those regulations may make life easier for big producers, but they put all our health at risk. Again and again, this administration refuses to put the people first.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 27/07/2026
This is the story of the Trump administration: millions of Americans left sicker, poorer, and hungrier.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 24/07/2026
These "new" tariffs are more of the same— chaos and confusion raising costs for working people.
nytimes.com
Trump Administration Imposed New Tariffs of Around 10% on Over 80 Nations
The administration launched new duties tied to countries’ imports of goods made with forced labor, replacing a 10 percent tariff immediately after it expired.
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 23/07/2026
I just voted to END the war with Iran. Senate Republicans, however, continue to block Democratic efforts to put a stop to this war. American soldiers are dying, billions of our taxpayer dollars are being set on fire, and prices at home are skyrocketing. This war must END.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 22/07/2026
Our Haitian friends and neighbors play key roles throughout our communities. That's why I'm leading with a bill with @markey.senate.gov to restore their Temporary Protected Status and give them stability. Now, I'm headed to the Senate floor to call on my colleagues to get it passed.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 21/07/2026
RFK Jr has actively rallied against vaccines for diseases like measles, and he's used his position to delay efforts to stop the spread. These are the consequences. The administration’s commitment to conspiracy theories and inaction is making our friends and neighbors sicker.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 21/07/2026
For every dollar a white man earns, Black women earn 63 cents — that's unacceptable. As we mark Black Women's Equal Pay Day, here's a look at some of the ways I'm fighting for true equality here in the Senate.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 20/07/2026
This administration is trying to tell you that gutting the agencies in charge of monitoring for and protecting against diseases like this didn't hurt our response time. The reality is: they've been making us sicker and poorer since day one.
cnn.com
Trump’s funding cuts created ‘the perfect storm’ that slowed the government’s cyclosporiasis response | CNN
The government’s reaction to the cyclospora outbreak has been undermined by massive budget and staffing cuts under President Donald Trump, CNN has found – including nearly funding that disappeared whe...
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 19/07/2026
The SAVE Act is just voter suppression by another name. No lies concocted by the President and his allies will change our votes: I'm a no on Jim Crow 2.0.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 17/07/2026
It’s been six years since we lost my friend, colleague, mentor, and our hero John Lewis. Throughout his extraordinary life, he showed us that - even in our darkest moments - we can fight for what is right AND spread joy and light. We miss you, John!
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 17/07/2026
We should all be paying attention. The president is actively attacking the integrity of our elections to try and justify his voter suppression efforts. Here's the truth: the 2020 election was free and fair. Now, we need to stay vigilant to make sure the 2026 elections are too.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 16/07/2026
Trump doesn't have the votes to pass his deeply unpopular agenda, so he's going to use a primetime address from the White House to spread lies and conspiracies about the 2020 election. Our elections are safe and secure. No matter how hard he tries, Trump can't rewrite history.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 16/07/2026
This week I questioned Dr. Schwartz, Trump’s nominee to lead the CDC, and I’m concerned. Not because she’s not qualified— she is. But because this administration has shown a pattern of undermining the independence of qualified leaders and our public health demands better.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 16/07/2026
FIVE of my bills are now law as a part of the ROAD to housing package. After 30 years, we’re finally cutting red tape, increasing housing supply, and tackling America’s housing crisis.
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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 15/07/2026
This is unacceptable. We must stop this chaos. This week, ICE shot and killed two more people in the streets — people who weren't even subjects of investigation — and Republicans want to give them MORE money? Enough. I won't support it.
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