Michael Bennet
@bennet.senate.gov
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U.S. Senator for Colorado
With the Olympics underway, I am looking forward to cheering on Team USA, and I applaud these athletes' commitment to excellence, team spirit, and fair competition.
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Colorado is sending more athletes to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics than any other state
The skiingest state in the U.S. is sending 29 skiers and snowboarders, two figure skaters and a bobsledder to the 25th Winter Olympics
https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/03/colorado-athletes-milan-cortina-winter-olympics/
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The President of the United States posted an abhorrent, racist video on social media — and he’s refusing to apologize or admit it was wrong. It’s a disgrace and it’s well below the Office of the President.
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Today, I conducted an oversight visit of the Aurora ICE detention facility. Now more than ever, we need more oversight—not less. I won’t stop fighting for access, transparency, and accountability at every level of our immigration system.
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If you'd like to stay up to date on my latest efforts to support Latino communities across Colorado, including on issues related to immigration, please sign up to receive my Latino Quarterly Newsletter below. ⬇️
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President Trump wants to end basic job protections for 50,000 federal workers, punishing dedicated civil servants on a whim. Forcing federal workers to appease this administration or get fired undermines their ability to do their jobs serving the public interest.
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Exclusive | Trump Administration to Make It Easier to Fire 50,000 Federal Workers
A rule issued on Thursday would create a government-employee category that offers fewer job protections.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-federal-employees-new-category-1051bc29?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqeRv1w9CgbYmJCwiEQwRDta0het9tcEo6abPSn-dSaix9Fxdcg-gQhIe_hp7EQ%3D&gaa_ts=69850b1a&gaa_sig=PT3Buhyse74BKZK7sfcUpyqAXCzFw03NyeDNe0yZwKgE1kzN4seDd_cdgirS1mlg4VyZmGAH6ABdUsnwUdk9Og%3D%3D
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In January, I hiked to an overview of the proposed Berlaimont Estates luxury housing development and heard from local leaders about their concerns. Photo: Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily
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Just before Trump took office, a senior UAE official secretly bought a $500 million stake in Trump's crypto venture – channeling millions to Trump family accounts. Later, the White House approved the sale of America's most advanced AI chips to the UAE, despite serious national security concerns.
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‘Spy Sheikh’ Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company
$500 million investment for 49% of World Liberty came months before U.A.E. won access to tightly guarded American AI chips.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/spy-sheikh-secret-stake-trump-crypto-tahnoon-ea4d97e8?st=Lb6sD5&reflink=article_copyURL_share
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Black History Month is not just about honoring the endurance and resilience of Black Americans in the fight for racial justice and equality — it’s about celebrating the innovative vision, creativity, and ingenuity that have shaped what makes Colorado and this nation great.
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By joining the unprecedented FBI raid on the Fulton County, Georgia elections office, DNI Gabbard has chosen to pursue baseless conspiracy theories over her sworn duty to warn Americans about real and ongoing foreign threats to our elections.
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Yesterday, I went to the Senate Floor to condemn the actions of Noem's DHS:
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As I have said repeatedly, the American people must be assured that ICE is subject to the same, common-sense practices we expect from well-functioning local law enforcement:
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We must act now. I'm working on legislation to end lawless enforcement, protect children and families, and demand accountability. LEARN MORE ⬇️
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Tomorrow, Republicans are bringing to the floor an appropriations package that includes funding for DHS and ICE. I'm voting NO.
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President Trump's rapid approval of winter storm disaster aid proves what's possible with political will. While Colorado is still reeling from the Lee and Elk wildfires and historic Southwest flooding, Trump has yet to approve disaster aid for our communities.
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President Trump's VA has imposed a near-total abortion ban – denying care to rape and incest survivors, even in states where abortion is legal.
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Coloradans Susan and Michael Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti who was shot and killed in Minnesota, are urging us to get the truth out about their son.
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My mother was born a Jew in Warsaw one year before the Nazi invasion of Poland. My mother and her parents escaped the Holocaust, but lost nearly everyone else in their family.
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I am horrified to hear ICE murdered another person in Minneapolis this morning. This violence is wreaking havoc on our communities and it must stop. The President needs to remove these federal agents from our cities now. Kristi Noem must resign and the dehumanizing policies must end immediately.
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From Colorado to Minnesota, ICE is detaining children, separating families, and patrolling American cities. I refuse to bankroll Kristi Noem's cruel agenda. That's why I'm voting NO on the DHS funding bill. (1/2)
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Today marks 53 years since
#RoeVWade
was enshrined in our constitution as a pillar of autonomy and freedom.
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Trump has spent his first year back in office making life more expensive for Coloradans. He has hiked health insurance costs, driven up energy prices, and cut taxes for the wealthiest—all while his tariffs add thousands in annual costs for working families.
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Earlier this month, President Trump froze over $300 million in vital support for Colorado families based on unsubstantiated claims of fraud. I led a bipartisan effort among members of Colorado's delegation to demand immediate answers from this administration.
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Today we honor MLK Jr. as a leader who challenged America to live up to its highest ideals. As hate surges and civil liberties are systematically eroded across the nation, we are falling short of his vision of justice.
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President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on our European allies — part of his absurd quest to take over Greenland, a part of Denmark — risks splitting the NATO alliance, much to China and Russia’s delight.
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Denmark is a model NATO ally whose troops have fought and died alongside ours. Both Greenland and Denmark's leaders have made it clear that Greenland is not for sale.
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NOW: I'm on the Senate floor to defend funding for the National Center for Atmospheric Research. This is the latest attack by the Administration in their pursuit of vengeance against Colorado. Tune in to watch!
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U.S. Senate: Floor Proceedings
Floor Activity
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/floor_activity_pail.htm
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This week, the House passed bipartisan legislation reauthorizing trade programs for sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. (1/2)
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President Trump's clear attack on the Federal Reserve's independence threatens our economic stability and our position as the world's largest economy. It does nothing to reduce prices, create jobs, or support Colorado families.
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Congratulations to Stephen Paulson on the historic honor of 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year AND as the first educator in the Greeley-Evans School District to be selected for this incredible recognition. (1/2)
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Greeley Central High School's Stephen Paulson named 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year
Stephen Paulson, a social studies teacher at Greeley Central High School, was named the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year in a surprise assembly at the school today. This is the first time that an edu...
https://www.greeleyschools.org/district-news/details/~board/district-6-home-news/post/greeley-central-high-schools-stephen-paulson-named-2026-colorado-teacher-of-the-year
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Yesterday’s jobs report makes clear: President Trump is more interested in political retribution and self-enrichment than creating opportunities for working Americans. (1/2)
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2025 was the worst year for hiring since 2020, December jobs report shows
The U.S. added 50,000 jobs last month, a mixed report capping off a difficult year for the labor market.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/december-jobs-report-unemployment-rate-rcna253115
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DHS owes the American people full transparency on what happened in both Portland and Minneapolis, and the federal government must work with local and state governments to deliver an accurate and trustworthy investigation.
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The American people deserve clarity as to why President Trump, after capturing Maduro, has kept our military off the coast of Venezuela and what his plan is moving forward. [1/2]
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Exclusive: Democrats request public hearings on US action in Venezuela
Congress was privately briefed this week, but the Democrats say that there’s more to do.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/09/2026/democrats-request-public-hearings-on-us-action-in-venezuela
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The Trump Administration's decision to force an outdated coal plant in Craig to stay open puts even higher costs on Coloradans already struggling with rising energy prices.
www.cpr.org/2025/12/31/t...
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Trump administration orders aging Colorado coal plant to stay open, one day before closing
The move continues the Trump administration’s support of coal, but drew a furious response from environmental groups and Colorado officials.
https://www.cpr.org/2025/12/31/trump-order-craig-power-plant-open/
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“Make no mistake, this was part of the President’s vindictive war on Colorado because he is frustrated with our state for not bending the knee. Today marks another grim day for the future of our democracy.” Read my statement on the House’s decision to uphold Trump’s veto of the Finish the AVC Act.
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Southeastern Coloradans have fought for generations for access to clean water. But, President Trump used the first veto of his second term to stop my bipartisan bill to help provide the clean water they were promised, as further retribution against Colorado. [1/2]
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Read my full statement on my vote to stop President Trump from further military action in Venezuela:
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“When a president puts political vendettas ahead of clean water for schools, hospitals, and ranchers, he isn’t ‘shaking up’ Washington. He is undermining the people he swore to serve. And it’s working people and rural communities that pay the price.” Read more from @senatorhick.govpeeps.us and me.
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Opinion | We fought hard for this Colorado water project. Congress needs to override Trump's veto.
Sens. Hickenlooper and Bennet: While the administration focuses on international brinkmanship and personal grievances, American families' basic needs are treated like an afterthought.
https://www.ms.now/opinion/trump-veto-colorado-water-project-hickenlooper-bennet-override
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Despite President Trump's promises not to start any new wars, he has authorized military action against seven countries over the last year. [1/2]
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Earlier today, Donald Trump’s ICE agents killed a U.S. citizen, born and raised in Colorado, in a horrific & unnecessary shooting.
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Secretary Kennedy upending the pediatric vaccine schedule will put countless young lives at risk of completely preventable diseases. Kennedy’s obsession with health conspiracies and politicization of vaccine science is dangerous, and his incompetence has no place in our government.
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CDC staff ‘blindsided’ as child vaccine schedule unilaterally overhauled
The Trump administration took unprecedented steps to recommend fewer vaccines for children without extensive consultations with career scientists.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01/07/cdc-vaccine-recommendations-schedule-revisions/
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Donald Trump has declared war on Colorado. He is now robbing thousands of vulnerable Colorado families of the critical support they need to afford food, housing, and health care. I will pursue all available options to ensure that Trump's latest political attack against our state is stopped.
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Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/us/politics/child-care-funding-cuts-trump.html
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Five years ago, a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to stop the certification of a free and fair election. The legacy of that attack lives on as President Trump lawlessly undermines our Constitution at every turn.
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President Trump’s rampage against Colorado will not go unanswered.
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Thank you to the brave firefighters, first responders, and local community members who battled Friday's massive apartment construction fire in Denver. Your dedication to public safety reflects the very best of Colorado.
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Denver apartment fire largest in 30 years, crews to keep working through Sunday
An overnight fire at an under-construction apartment complex in southeast Denver was the largest the city has seen in over three decades, officials said at a Saturday news conference. Robert Murphy, d...
https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/01/03/denver-five-alarm-fire-largest-in-years-hospitalizes-firefighter-department-says/
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Read my full statement on President Trump's military action in Venezuela here:
www.bennet.senate.gov/2026/01/03/b...
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Happy New Year, Colorado! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2026 in the most beautiful state in the country.
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"President Trump’s first veto of his second term blocks a bipartisan bill that both the House and Senate passed unanimously, costs taxpayers nothing, and delivers safe, reliable water to rural communities that overwhelmingly supported him."
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As 2025 comes to an end, I’m reflecting on Coloradans’ unwavering resilience and the many stories they have shared with our team and me this year. I’ve been glad to work alongside Coloradans to stand up for our communities and work to make our state a better place to live and raise a family.
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“Ben Nighthorse Campbell was a trailblazer — not just for Colorado but for the entire country.” Read my full statement on Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s passing below:
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Our interns in Colorado and D.C. do incredible work behind the scenes to keep our office working and address Coloradans' concerns. Thank you to our dedicated interns for your hard work and public service this year.
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