Chris Murphy
American democracy faces a worsening threat—loneliness, Chris Murphy warns
Senator Christopher Murphy wants a national discussion about social isolation and says it is an issue Democrats and Republicans can agree on.
Senators seek deal to fight gun-fentanyl smuggling over the southern border
"The illicit cross-border economy that smuggles drugs north and weapons south remains a serious risk to ... Arizonans," Senator Sinema told Newsweek.
Senator wants to redirect Saudi-bound missiles to Ukraine after OPEC cut
"They chose to back up the Russians, drive up oil prices...and there's got to be consequences," Senator Chris Murphy said about Saudi Arabia.
Trump Threatens Mitch McConnell Over Gun Bill: 'Final Straw'
The former president called the bipartisan legislation a "career ending bill" for Republican senators.
GOP Sen. John Cornyn Booed by Texas Republicans Over Gun Control Agreement
Videos show GOP convention-goers booing the senator as he mentions "making sure that violent criminals and the mentally ill cannot buy firearms."
Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Senate Republicans After Gun Agreement Reached
The Georgia Republican was especially critical of Senator Lindsey Graham, saying he's "locking arms with Democrats to sell out your gun rights."
Senators Agree on Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework After Mass Shootings
The framework includes improved background checks to those under 21 years old, and allocating funds for mental health treatment, among other measures.
Susan Collins Slammed for Touting 'Rapid Progress' on Gun Reform
Social media users criticized the Maine senator for comments she made about a bipartisan meeting on gun measures.
Parkland Father Left 'Shaking' After Uvalde School Shooting
Fred Guttenberg, who lost his daughter in the Parkland school shooting, urged GOP lawmakers to either join Democrats in their gun control efforts or resign.
Bannon Trashes Fox News After 'Wimp' Murphy's MAGA Bashing 'Unchallenged'
"Fox News is a bigger problem now than the Democratic Party," Steve Bannon, a former Trump administration official, wrote in a Gettr post on Sunday.
U.S. Working to Seize Vladimir Putin's Hidden Wealth, Senator Says
"This is likely a further step than Putin's inner circle anticipated," Sen. Chris Murphy said.
Sen. Chris Murphy Says No-Fly Zones in Ukraine Would be U.S., Russia at War
Senator Chris Murphy argued that putting U.S. troops in the air would be a bad idea that Congress would never authorize.
Senators Claim They Were Denied Full Access to Prison With COVID Outbreak
"The officials...said we'd love to have you come back when COVID is over. We came here to see conditions when COVID is the problem. That was the whole point."
Senate Democrat Says He'll Settle for Scaled-Back Gun Control Reform
"I want universal background checks...but I will settle for something much less because that will save lives," Senator Chris Murphy said.
Video of Chris Murphy's Speech Against Gun Violence Viewed Over 1M Times
Senator Chris Murphy argued the issue of making schools safer is something both Republican and Democrat voters can agree on.
Kinzinger, Murphy Tweet Contradicting Memories From Afghanistan Trip
"From the start, the mission was flawed by design," Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat, said of the Afghanistan War.
Senator Murphy Says U.S.'s Iran Sanctions Make Yemen Cease-Fire 'Hard'
Murphy was headed this week to Oman, Qatar and Jordan to discuss political solutions to the war in Yemen.
Chris Murphy Thinks Background Checks Bill Could Overcome Filibuster
President Joe Biden has urged Congress to act on guns following the mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado.
Sen. Chris Murphy Wouldn't Want His Kids in Migrant Detention Centers
The Democratic lawmaker previously said that he "fought back tears" after talking to a migrant child held in a Texas facility.
Senator Proposes Legislation for College Athletes to Profit Off Their Image
The legislation proposed by Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy seeks to create a federal right that would allow college athletes to market their name, image and likeness.
Economists Warn of Risks of Too Little COVID Stimulus
A group of 10 Republicans want a bipartisan stimulus bill less than a third the size of what President Joe Biden has put forward.
Dems Criticize Trump Admin for 'False Equivalences' Between Iran and Russia
"The truth is simple—only Russia has both the capability and intent to significantly disrupt our election," Senator Chris Murphy said.
Trump May Have Been 'Fleeced' in Taliban Peace Deal, Senator Says
Sen. Chris Murphy said the security guarantees offered by the Taliban "are so vague as to be effectively void."
Democrats: Trump's 'Phase One' China Trade Deal Is a Political 'Photo Op'
"China hasn't agreed to substantively do anything new," Senator Chris Murphy said.
Trump Deputy Press Sec Mocked After Falsely Claiming Obama Killed Gaddafi
Gaddafi was captured and killed by Misrata militia members during the Battle of Sirte in 2011.
GOP Senators Who Would Remove Trump Can Be Counted on One Hand: Sen. Murphy
The House is likely to impeach President Donald Trump but whether the GOP-controlled Senate will convict him is an open question.
GOP Has Become Russia's 'Most Important Global Asset,' Senator Says
President Donald Trump's Republican allies have propagated a baseless conspiracy theory that Ukraine meddled in the 2016 presidential elections.
Senator Learns of Santa Clarita School Shooting During Gun Violence Speech
"How can we refuse to see that shooting in real time, demanding our attention, requiring our action?" Senator Blumenthal asked his colleagues as he learned of the Santa Clarita shooting.
Rep: GOP Senators Say Trump-Ukraine Scandal 'Changes the Calculus'
"I am hopeful that they will put the country before their political interests," Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell said.
Senator: Ukraine President Was 'Very Confused' by Trump's Campaign Advisers
The transcript of Trump's call with Zelensky shows that he repeatedly pressured the Ukrainian president to investigate Biden's son's business dealings.