
Richard Blumenthal
Updates on U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal. A Democrat, Blumenthal was first elected to represent Connecticut in the U.S. Senate in 2010. Blumenthal previously served as Connecticut's Attorney General from 1991 to 2010.
Joe Manchin Hints at Possible Gun Reform Breakthrough: 'It Feels Different'
The West Virginia Democrat spoke to reporters after a bipartisan group of senators met to discuss gun laws.
Ukraine War Has U.S. Javelin Missile Supply Down 33%; Biden Urged to Act
"Unless the president invokes the Defense Production Act ... we will run out of these key arms," Senator Richard Blumenthal said.
2 Senators Tell Tesla They Are 'Deeply Troubled' About Self-Driving Dangers
Richard Blumenthal and Ed Markey wrote a letter to Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressing their concern about safety reports on the the carmaker's self-driving systems.
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."
Sen. Blumenthal Calls for Halt to Cruises as 88 Ships Report COVID Cases
The U.S. cruise industry has only been reopened for about six months, with ships beginning to depart from Florida again in June after COVID-19 shutdowns.
Bill to Regulate Airline Fees Reintroduced To Congress by Democrats
The bill would allow the Department of Transportation to regulate fees to ensure they are "reasonable and proportional" to the cost imposed on the airline.
5 Takeaways From Wednesday's Senate Hearing With Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri
Instagram's Mosseri proposed creating an "industry body" to help oversee social media companies moving forward.
Sen. Blumenthal Calls for Independent Oversight of Social Media Giants
"Self-policing depends on trust. The trust is gone," Senator Richard Blumenthal told Adam Mosseri during Wednesday's hearing on Capitol Hill.
Senator Calls on Zuckerberg to Testify on Instagram's Harm to Kids
Frances Haugen recently testified on internal Facebook research that showed users could see negative impacts on their mental health and body image.
LAPD Busts Gang Making 'Ghost Guns' That Can't Be Traced
The LAPD has linked the untraceable weapons to "24 killings, eight attempted homicides and dozens of assaults and armed robberies" over the last two years.
Senator Blumenthal Says Mark Zuckerberg Has 'Lost All Trust'
"I think Mark Zuckerberg has an obligation to tell the American people himself," Senator Richard Blumenthal said on Wednesday.
Videos of Richard Blumenthal's 'Finsta' Remarks Viewed 6 Million Times
Social media users mocked the senator for a clip that suggested he did not know the slang term for fake Instagram accounts. In fact, he described them accurately in the Senate hearing.
Bipartisan Trio Introduces Bill to Free Apps of Apple, Google Pay Systems
"For years, Apple and Google have squashed competitors and kept consumers in the dark, Senator Richard Blumenthal said in a statement.
More than 220 Democrats in Congress Back Bill to Ensure Abortion Access
More than 80 percent of Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate are backing legislation that would block states from adopting strict abortion regulations—an effort abortion rights advocates say is needed before the conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court takes its next action on state-level abortion laws.
Senators Urge Airlines to Scrap Expiration Dates on Flight Credit
Senators sent similar letters to airlines last year, requesting full cash refunds instead of flight credit to customers forced to cancel air travel during the pandemic.
Blumenthal Warns Senate Democrats Against 'Complacency' Over McConnell
The Democratic senator suggested McConnell's actions were only a "first test" for Democrats in the upper chamber.
2 Senators Introduce National Face Mask Legislation
The legislation would provide $5 billion to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for states that implement mask requirments.
Earn It Act Gets 'Unanimous Approval' But Experts Warn of Privacy Risks
"There is no reason for these platforms to have blanket immunity, a shield against any accountability that is not enjoyed by any other industry in the same way," said U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal.
Senate Dems Introduce Bill Regulating Untraceable 3D-Printed Weapons
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led a group of 15 senators sponsoring the Untraceable Firearms Act of 2020 on Thursday, which would regulate parts and materials commonly used to make untraceable "ghost guns."
Murkowski's 'Courage' in Splitting with McConnell 'Could Be Contagious'
Richard Blumenthal said Murkowski's statements reflected "strong reservations" held by other Republicans in the Senate.
Senator: 'Five to Ten' Republicans Could Vote for Trump Impeachment
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal told MSNBC that "unpredicted evidence" could prompt more Republican senators to vote against Trump.
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.
Calls Mount From Democrats for William Barr's Resignation After Testimony
The attorney general labeled the controversy he's found himself enveloped in as "mind-bendingly bizarre."
Putin 'Had Something' on Trump, Senator Alleges
"Lying to the American people may not be itself breaking the law, but if it's part of a conspiracy, part of aiding and abetting other illicit actions, we need to see the full special counsel report and all that he knows," Democrat Richard Blumenthal said.
Who Is to Blame for Family Separation?
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal asked Trump administration officials who is responsible for the practice of separating immigrant children from their parents.
Senator Says Trump's Lawyer Should Resign Over Tweet
Many view the tweet as an admission that Trump was aware Flynn had lied to federal agents when he fired him.
Senator Demands Investigation Into Puerto Rico Response
In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security, the senator pushed for an evaluation of whether the administration "is selectively disclosing or manipulating data."
Trump Is 'Blatantly' Violating the Constitution: Dems
Democrats held a press conference Tuesday to explain their lawsuit against the president.
Conflict of Interest: Nearly 200 Democrats Sue Trump
Democrats claim Trump has been receiving foreign profits in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
What Happens if Democrats Filibuster Over Neil Gorsuch
Chuck Schumer and other Democrats are urging Republicans to choose another Supreme Court nominee.