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Zelensky's Vance criticisms could come back to haunt him, Republicans warn
September 26, 2024 | 1:26pmVolodymyr Zelensky’s trip to the U.S. this week may complicate his relationship with the U.S., particularly if Republicans take power in the November election.
Dem senator accuses Harris-Biden administration of 'stonewalling' Trump assassination attempt probe
September 17, 2024 | 10:12pm“I am reaching the point of total outrage, because the response from the Department of Homeland Security has been totally lacking,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) told reporters on Capitol Hill.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal ‘deeply concerned’ about Biden’s chances of defeating Donald Trump — but still supports president
July 10, 2024 | 4:01pmSen. Richard Blumenthal reiterated his support for President Biden but expressed grave concerns about his chances of dispatching former President Donald Trump come November.
'Extreme concern': Tesla recalls demanded over defective parts, pols slam Musk for customer blame
December 27, 2023 | 12:22pmA Reuters report found that Tesla told NHTSA and customers that the frequent failures of defective parts in its electric vehicles were caused by driver “abuse,” such as hitting a curb.
Senator launches probe into bombshell PGA-LIV Golf deal with 'concerns' about Saudi Arabia's role
June 12, 2023 | 12:11pm"PGA Tour’s agreement with (Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund) regarding LIV Golf raises concerns about the Saudi government’s role in influencing this effort and the risks posed by a foreign...
Husband of CT mom missing in Japan updates search efforts
April 21, 2023 | 1:54pmPatricia “Pattie” Wu-Murad was last seen on the morning of April 10.
'Touched so many lives': Beloved Connecticut mom of three vanishes on pilgrimage trip in Japan
April 18, 2023 | 8:34amA Connecticut mother of three on a hiking pilgrimage in Japan went missing in a mountainous region a week ago and her frantic family is pleading for help.
March Madness continues: US Senator breaks leg celebrating UConn victory
April 9, 2023 | 9:30amUS Senator Richard Blumenthal is expected to undergo surgery after he fractured his femur during a victory parade for the UConn Men's Basketball team in Hartford.
Last three UFOs shot down likely weren't Chinese spy devices, US says
February 14, 2023 | 2:49pmUS intelligence officials do not believe the three UFOs shot down over the weekend were tied to China's spy balloon program.
New bill would force airlines to pay bumped passengers $1,350
February 7, 2023 | 2:17pmAirlines would be forced to pay passengers who are bumped from an oversold flight $1,350 under a new proposal introduced in the Senate in the wake of a Southwest Airlines...
Latest 'Twitter Files' reveal execs warned Dems of false Russian bot claims — but didn't tell public
January 12, 2023 | 3:01pmThe 14th installment of the "Twitter Files" show that the beleaguered social media platform was initially on the right side of history in a 2018 story involving supposed Russian bots.
Letters to the Editor — Jan. 2, 2023
January 1, 2023 | 3:53pmPost readers sound off on criticism of Rep.-elect George Santos, who has been under fire for falsifying various elements of his background.
Twitter whistleblower to meet with Senate panel
August 24, 2022 | 5:22pmThe Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Sept. 13 with Twitter's former security chief Peiter "Mudge" Zatko to discuss allegations that the social media company misled regulators.
Former WWE ring girl to wrestle Conn. Sen. Richard Blumenthal at polls
July 16, 2022 | 8:30amFormer WWE ring girl and Connecticut state Rep. Themis Klarides is the favorite in the GOP primary to take on Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Sens. Blumenthal, Schumer have COVID -- as Dems race to pass smaller spending bill
July 11, 2022 | 1:42pmSen. Richard Blumenthal announced Monday that he had tested positive for COVID-19, one day after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was infected.
Google's ad business would be broken up under new bipartisan bills
May 19, 2022 | 11:56amThe pair of bills would bar large companies from operating in multiple parts of the online ad supply chain — effectively ending what critics say is Google’s ability to act...
Senate bill targeting Apple and Google monopolies advances in landslide vote
February 3, 2022 | 1:36pmA bipartisan bill that could cost Apple and Google billions of dollars by loosening the companies' "twin monopolies" over their app stores was advanced by a key Senate committee on...
Google's online ad business would be broken up under bill gaining bipartisan support
January 31, 2022 | 4:36pmSen. Mike Lee (R-UT) is set to introduce a bill within weeks that would bar Google and other large tech firms from controlling multiple parts of the online ad supply...
Democratic Sen. Blumenthal gives Communism a boost
December 15, 2021 | 7:39pmProving what a dolt he truly is, Connecticut's Sen. Richard Blumenthal last weekend did his best to boost the Communist Party.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal asks Facebook exec to 'end finsta' at hearing
September 30, 2021 | 11:00pmSen. Richard Blumental asked a top Facebook executive on Thursday if the company would “commit to ending 'finsta'" – apparently unaware of the term's true meaning.