Wishing a happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate. A time for reflection & rejoicing, may this new year bring joy & renewal. Shana Tova!

Trump’s directive to AG Bondi—indict my political enemies—shows how low he’s sunk & how high the danger. Tyranny is here, not on the horizon, if such abjectly abusive prosecutions are permitted. Even long supine Republicans must grow a spine.

Jimmy Kimmel is off-the-air because of an unprecedented act of gov’t censorship. The FCC has now proven that its sole mission is to be the speech police for Trump, punishing his perceived opponents & rewarding his cronies. Chair Carr has shown his true self: free speech fraud.

Lights flashing, gate arms lowering & still Tesla vehicles in full self-driving mode failed to stop for oncoming trains. Human action averted a disaster, but Tesla’s failing software is another accident waiting to happen.

Americans are left in the dark as the Supreme Court uses the Shadow Docket to make consequential decisions on high-stakes issues—like immigration, abortion rights, & government spending. Reform is needed now to promote transparency & accountability. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/p...

People are on the verge of losing their health insurance because Trump & Republicans have failed to extend the premium tax credits. We must pass the Heath Care Affordability Act to make these tax credits permanent so people can access the diagnoses, medicine & treatment they need.

President Trump betrays the trust of his office & Americans who hope for greater unity & less political violence when he says we must “beat the hell out of them,” referring to the supposed “Radical Left.” Inflaming hostility & encouraging violence are repugnant at this moment.

I was honored to meet with Ukrainian government officials working to support their rapidly growing veteran population. Ukrainians deserve our continued support in their fight for freedom—starting with increased military aid & the Graham-Blumenthal Sanctions bill.

The horrors & heroism of September 11th will never be forgotten. Today we honor the lives lost, their loved ones, & all who bravely rushed to help. We must recommit to fight for justice for victims & health care for first responders harmed by this tragedy.

Putin’s threatening drone action in Poland—overplaying his hand—must be met promptly. More than strong condemnation. Support for NATO allies, coupled with immediate increased military aid to Ukraine, & passage of Graham-Blumenthal Sanctions bill to cripple Putin’s economy & war machine.

Animal abuse is abhorrent—&, tragically, expanding. My Better CARE for Animals Act would help punish & deter it with tougher penalties & accountability with real punch. Animals need advocates— they can’t do it.

Shutting down Revolution Wind is insane, illogical & illegal. Thousands of workers are without jobs, businesses may close & energy prices will climb higher because of this foolish decision. I applaud AG Tong for his swift action against the Trump Admin.

In Norwich, on Labor Day, with the Feisty Four Strings at the Indivisible Rally to honor workers & their champions. In song & speech, standing up for American values.

Paranoid delusions seem to be seizing Sec. Burgum. His fumbling fact free rationale for illegally shutting down Revolution Wind is ludicrous. It means higher electricity prices for consumers & massive job cuts. Not to mention undermining energy independence. It’s crazy & lawless.

Sec. Kennedy’s warped political agenda is corrupting our protection against disease. His destructive discharges of CDC leaders are yet another attempt to replace science with zealotry.

Remember the Boars Head listeria outbreak that killed 10 people & made 60+ ill? Well a key CDC program will no longer be monitoring for listeria & other foodborne illnesses. Without early detection & intervention—more people will get seriously sick & die.

It’s crazy to stop the 80% complete Revolution Wind project. Shutting it down will drive energy prices up, threaten our energy independence, & cut well-paying jobs. I call on the admin to reverse this lawless & reckless cancelation.

As CT families’ electric bills skyrocket, the Trump Admin is canceling critical clean energy projects that would lower utility bills & have created good paying jobs for our state’s workforce.

Teachers are so totally dedicated to their students that they often buy school supplies with their own money. My RAISE Act will put money back in their pockets with a refundable tax credit.

I’m hoping my colleagues—especially from red states like Alabama—will read Jake’s powerful account of how important federal funding is in fighting cancer. www.al.com/news/birming...

Withholding federal money that helps nonprofits & religious institutions protect themselves from violent, extremist attacks unless they bend to the MAGA agenda is dangerous & disgusting.

I’m pinching myself—it’s not a dream. This magnificent team does better every inning, every game. True champions! Keep going!

After crippling cuts to commissioners & staff, the CPSC has become a shadow enforcer. Bureaucratic mumbo-jumbo is no substitute for real action protecting consumers. www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...

Well deserved disaster aid—$53 million—for CT farmers. A tough fight united us—it should never have been so difficult or delayed. More reform in the farm insurance & assistance programs is clearly necessary.

These guys have captured our hearts. Their grit & guts are captivating. They’re winners, no matter what happens next. Congratulations Fairfield National!

Honored to join Naugatuck Valley communities to mark the anniversary of last year’s destructive, deadly floods. Towns have come together to rebuild with greater resiliency against future natural disasters.

Something for everyone at the Bridgewater Country Fair. A wonderful time for family & friends.

Putin’s worst nightmare isn’t tariffs on Russia, it’s scorching sanctions on his oil & gas customers—China, India, Brazil & others— provided in our Graham-Blumenthal bill. 1/

A cloudless sun filled day at the annual Hamburg Fair in Lyme—where a good time was had by all. (Almost all.)

A potentially historic turning point—showing strength supporting Ukraine is key to peace, after Putin’s optics triumph & Trump’s weak retreat. Bromantic coddling, reversing his ceasefire insistence (& more) only embolden Putin—a KGB thug who understands only force. time.com/7310116/trum...

An amazing win by true champions. All CT is cheering for Fairfield National! You’re making us all proud! www.courant.com/2025/08/15/f...

The Trump Admin’s cruel, senseless cuts to the federal workforce hamper the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality’s ability to carry out essential work that improves care quality, saves the government billions annually, & most importantly, saves lives. www.statnews.com/2025/08/13/f...

Medical debt will be a burgeoning burden as cuts in healthcare coverage kick in. Saving people from big black marks on their credit report is why I’m helping lead the Medical Debt Relief Act.

Norwalk’s National Night Out event drew great crowds—a strong showing of community & public service.

Posting violent threats after a deadly shooting should be disqualifying to serve in any position of public trust. I'm calling on Sec. Kennedy to fire Robert Malone from ACIP & to restore all 17 members who he wrongfully terminated in June thehill.com/policy/healt...

Inspiring visit to Family Centers FQHC in Stamford—a health center expanding to meet community health care needs. Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers are in fact critical to adequate medical services in CT. Federal cuts in support are deeply dangerous & damaging.

Hate crimes are abhorrent, but strong action can deter them. Thank you to Stamford police for prompt enforcement. Crimes involving Islamophobia or any other religious or ethnic bias should have zero tolerance. www.greenwichtime.com/news/article...

Delay & play Trump—always Putin’s strategy. Trump should make clear he sees through it, especially after his European conference today. A ceasefire looks like surrender if it’s on Putin’s terms. Particularly without Ukraine even in the room. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

Trump tirelessly exploits power for personal profit—including crypto—the public interest be damned. He’s grifter-in-chief, in an Administration filled with them. theintercept.com/2025/08/09/t...

CT Transit celebrating 50 years of service— thanks to hardworking, dedicated drivers, mechanics, schedulers, & more. CT appreciates you.

Our country is facing a burgeoning housing crisis, & we must take action now to combat it. The American Housing & Economic Mobility Act will help people find a safe, secure, & affordable place to live.

Trump blinks—again. Just as he ducked his Russia deadline on Friday, he’s delaying any sanctions reckoning for China. A reprieve & retreat for Russia’s largest oil & gas customer. A message of supreme weakness going into this week’s Putin summit. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

CT consumers are paying too much for electricity—with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission totally failing to protect them against rising transmission costs. I’m demanding FERC—a paper tiger—do its job.

New Haven’s amazing Puerto Rican Festival had everything—huge joyful crowds, roaring music, delicious food, & absolutely perfect weather. Thanks to my teammate Joe Rodriguez for his leadership, & all the dedicated volunteers who made it a tremendous success.

An awe-inspiring visit with Michelle Nicholson, owner of The Flour Girl Bakery & Cafe & SBA/CT Small Business Person of the Year. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement honoring your vision, craftsmanship, & community impact.

Reeking of vengeance & vanity, Trump’s local policing takeover seems totally unnecessary & likely unlawful. It’s also a deeply frightening precedent for other cities, where his personal whims & ambitions may lead to more military deployments. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...

Proud to join environmental leaders to honor Lynn Werner with the 2025 Conservation Hero Award from the CT Land Conservation Council. She’s been a fearless, fierce advocate as leader of the Housatonic Valley Association. And so effective in protecting CT natural treasures.

No wonder Putin ramps up his bombing, killing & maiming Ukrainians—he has no interest in peace & no incentive to accept it. U.S. tariffs on Russia—10%—are lower than on European allies. Indeed among the lowest worldwide. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Overcoming 2 left feet at the Puerto Rican Festival. Thanks for the lesson—& patience.

Celebrating National Health Center week at Inter-Community Health Center in Hartford. Federally supported health centers are critical to our communities all over CT & our country.