Connecticut Dems

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“Glock switches” can turn a handgun into a fully automatic weapon with a device the size of a Lego. I’m urging the legislature to pass HB 5043 to ban firearms that can be easily converted into machine guns and help keep our communities and law enforcement safe.

Trump is engaged in a campaign of harassment against our nation's Head Start and children's mental health programs. It's just mean-spirited and insidious and it's hurting kids badly. @RepJahanaHayes and I visited a program in Torrington yesterday and we explain here.

I’m sure a war in the Middle East that spikes oil and gas prices will fix this.

“Tell Kristi… I want her to know it was me.” - Cricket, probably

Trump makes everything worse. Jobs are evaporating. Prices are rising. Corruption is rampant. With Trump, only the billionaires win and everyone else loses out.

I'll give you my Dunkin' when you pry it from my cold dead hands

Following Sec. Noem’s evasive, disingenuous testimony, I’m joined by U.S. citizens—victims of DHS assault & detention—setting the record straight.

Even veterans are targeted in the cuts to SNAP. They have made significant sacrifices for our country, and this legislation makes it harder for those who return and need a little help. We can ensure they do not go hungry and I will continue to advocate for veterans during this Farm Bill markup.

CT Republicans "applaud" Trump's War. Their words. Really, they put out a press release and everything make sure voters know how much they love Trump's War. stamfordadvocate.com/business/artic…

War must always be a last resort & never a first choice. The Trump Administration seems to be engaging in a war of choice that rejects opportunities for diplomacy. 1/ apnews.com/article/iran-u…

President Trump’s decision, along with Israel, to launch direct military action against Iran to achieve regime change is a disaster in the making. My full statement: delauro.house.gov/media-center/p…

I condemn the actions by President Trump and Israel. President Trump is risking the lives of American personnel and the stability of the entire region, without Congressional approval and without any articulated plan.

In America, we don’t allow one doddering, self obsessed old man to waste our money on a dangerous, disastrous overseas war. No, in America the people decide if we go to war. Congress needs to be reconvened today to rein in an out of control President who thinks he is a king.

My statement on U.S. military action in Iran. Read more: hayes.house.gov/2026/2/hayes-s…

This unconstitutional declaration of war by President Trump is yet another abomination of the rule of law. Speaker Johnson must immediately reconvene the House to end these attacks and let Congress vote.

My full statement on President Trump's attack on Iran.

"Our MAGA colleagues are selling fire extinguishers while refusing to call out the guy with the flamethrower." - CT Senators Bob Duff and Martin Looney ctpost.com/opinion/articl…

The tariffs that cost you $1500 last year were always unconstitutional. Congress declares war, not Trump. Congress decides how money is spent, not Trump. Congress sets taxes and tariffs, not Trump. cnbc.com/2026/02/20/sup…

CT Republicans are Trump Republicans. Ryan Fazio, Erin Stewart, and Betsy McCaughey can repudiate this. But Ryan Fazio, Erin Stewart, and Betsy McCaughey will probably stay silent and continue to kiss up to Trump, no matter how vile his actions. nytimes.com/2026/02/06/us/…