On Tuesday’s edition of CNN’s “AC360,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) argued that the presidential discretion the Supreme Court relied on to uphold the travel ban needs to be limited by Congress. Blumenthal said, “We have introduced legislation that would cut
A bipartisan group of Senators is slamming Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen for recently allowing U.S. businesses to import an additional 15,000 low-skilled foreign workers to the country.
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reacted to Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani’s announcement that Special Counsel Robert Mueller notified Trump’s legal team that the president won’t be indicted by expressing “a high degree of doubt”
On Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Hardball,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stated that while everyone has the right to invoke the Fifth Amendment, it would be “a staggering admission of criminal liability” if President Trump took the Fifth. Blumenthal said, “We
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stated that the “threats and intimidation” against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein by Republican members of Congress are “arguably obstruction of justice.” Blumenthal said President Trump’s tweet that he’ll have
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) confirmed Wednesday that he wants the bill from anti-Trump Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) designed to protect special counsel Robert Mueller to be brought forward.
On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Beat,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reacted to John Bolton replacing H.R. McMaster as National Security Adviser by criticizing the way the change was made and the lack of “clear direction” in the policy realm
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested to NBC News’ Megyn Kelly last week that Jews might have been to blame for alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election in the United States.
On Wednesday’s broadcast of “MSNBC Live,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) argued that arming teachers is “toxic lunacy” that “makes our schools less safe.” Blumenthal said, “There’s a real moment of opportunity here. And the president has to provide leadership, which
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reacted President Trump’s suggestion to train and arm teachers by stating, “That idea of concealed carry is absolutely abhorrent. It is an anathema.” Anchor Wolf Blitzer asked, “Do you think the
On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Hardball,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stated that “excuses for failing to move forward” on gun control “are really reprehensible. It makes Congress complicit in these deaths.” Blumenthal said, “Prayers and thoughts are appropriate. Ours go
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) argued that President Trump’s refusal to release the Democratic House Intelligence memo and “blanket release” of the Nunes memo “is more evidence obstruction of justice.” Blumenthal said, “There is a
Sunday on New York AM 970 radio’s “The Cats Roundtable,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said that Democrats are willing to be flexible with funding for President Donald Trump’s border wall, calling it “important” to invest in border security. “Bipartisanship has
A group of Democrat senators have written a letter probing the resignation of White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter amid allegations of domestic abuse.
On Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “All In,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stated that if President Trump invokes the 5th Amendment to avoid answering questions in response to a grand jury subpoena, it “would be a profound sign, adding to this
Friday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said the much-anticipated House Intelligence Committee memo that will reportedly reveal potential wrongdoing by the Department of Justice and the FBI regarding President Donald Trump set for release today could “come
Without naming him, President Donald Trump ripped Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Thursday for lying about his military record, saying the Connecticut senator “defrauded the whole world with his Vietnam status.”
Thursday on CNN’s “New Day,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal ripped the House Intelligence Committee’s decision to release a four-page memo that reportedly alleges wrongdoing by the Department of Justice and the FBI involving President Donald Trump.
On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Rachel Maddow Show,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reacted to reports from the New York Times and Washington Post that President Trump moved to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller are “further evidence” in a “credible case of obstruction of justice
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “New Day,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stated that while Democrats will support increased border security, they won’t support a border wall in the way President Trump has proposed and that “Squandering billions of dollars on
On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Beat with Ari Melber,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stated President Trump’s reported reference to “sh*thole countries” “smacks of blatant racism” pretending to be immigration policy and the president “demeans America” with remarks like that.
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the Robert Mueller probe is “mounting” and is merely at “the end of the beginning.” He also predicted with “near certainty” that
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “New Day,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) argued the GOP tax bill threatens national defense because it creates trillions of dollars in debt. Blumenthal said, “It’s extremely complex. And it does, in fact, as I think
On Friday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “All In,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) warned that after former Trump National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s guilty plea, “there’s a real danger of another Saturday Night Massacre.” Blumenthal said, “We proposed legislation that would stop
Sens. John Cornyn, Chris Murphy, and Dianne Feinstein announced a new gun control bill which centers on background checks for gun purchases.
Senate Democrats called for the passage of gun control laws within hours of the November 5 church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) declared that more indictments can be expected in Robert Mueller’s investigation. Blumenthal said, “[O]ne point is clear: These indictments and convictions show why I fought so hard for a special
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stated that Senator Bob Corker’s (R-TN) criticisms of the president are what his Republican colleagues in the Senate say in private conversations. Blumenthal said, “My private conversations very definitely
Congressional Democrats, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and potential 2020 presidential contender Sen. Elizabeth Warren among them, are starting to give charities thousands of dollars in donations they had received from disgraced Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein.
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) will donate campaign contributions he received from Harvey Weinstein to charity, his spokesman said Friday, joining at least three other Democrats who have pledged to donate their contributions after a New York Times exposé published Thursday detailed decades of sexual harassment allegations against the Hollywood super-producer and Democratic Party power player.
Democratic politicians who have received campaign contributions from Harvey Weinstein are being called upon to return the money after the New York Times published an exhaustive story Thursday detailing decades of sexual harassment allegations against the Hollywood super-producer.
During MSNBC’s coverage of the Las Vegas shooting on Monday, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called for a ban on assault weapons that “have no purpose but to maim and kill” and are “weapons of war.” Blumenthal blamed the lack of
Sen. Richard Blumenthal says when the government completely takes over health care, all women in America will be able to abort their babies at any time during pregnancy and at taxpayers’ expense.
On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) argued that the press and the judiciary will be the heroes of the special counsel’s and Senate Judiciary Committee’s investigation into Russia and that the press and judiciary have
A reporter for the purportedly “nonpartisan” Center for Public Integrity suggested on Monday that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) book Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) on as many cable news shows as possible to get under President Donald Trump’s skin.
Monday on CNN’s “New Day,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said he was “very concerned” about the Department of Justice led by Attorney General Jeff Sessions was “weaponizing” its effort to crack down on leaks within government agencies. On Friday at
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) argued that it would be fair for Special Counsel Bob Mueller to pursue any kind of crime. Anchor Erin Burnett asked Blumenthal, “What about if they’re looking at financials and they
On Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stated that the “specter of obstruction of justice” is raised by President Trump sending tweets designed to “threaten” special counsel Bob Mueller by raising issues of conflict of interest. Blumenthal
Thursday on CNN’s “New Day,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called an email exchanged released by Donald Trump, Jr. earlier this week showing a meeting being arranged by a Russian attorney to offer opposition research on Hillary Clinton “bombshell evidence of
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stated Donald Trump Jr. potentially violated the Espionage Act or committed treason. Blumenthal said, “[T]hese emails are a textbook example and evidence of criminal intent. I can almost hear