Senate Democrats’ new compromise is simple & straightforward. Republicans & the President—who have been AWOL—need to stop maximizing pain to magnify political pressure & instead work with Democrats to end this shutdown. | Senator Richard Blumenthal

Our laws are only as effective as the judges who implement them. The far-right views of President Trump's nominees put our independent judiciary at risk. | Senator Richard Blumenthal

I joined MSNBC to discuss tomorrow's Trump-Putin summit. As Putin strings along Trump & the United States, Trump must stand strong against him & his assault on the people of Ukraine. | Senator Richard Blumenthal

Do not forget: Five years ago, rioters incited by Trump tried to destroy our democracy. Trump pardoned & then glorified them, & then empowered them in key Administration offices. We cannot allow his rewriting history. Do not forget: Police were brutally attacked, injured & killed, doing their job to enable a peaceful democratic transition of power. They still bear the scars. So does democracy. Do not forget: Democracy is not guaranteed. It cannot be taken for granted. | Senator Richard Blumentha

Sen. Blumenthal Says He’s ‘Fearful’ Trump Will Put ‘Boots on the Ground’ in Iran | Headline USA