WASHINGTON — Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., on Sunday called on an anonymous whistleblower from the intelligence community to come forward as congressional Democrats investigate whether President Donald Trump improperly pressured the president of Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden's son for political purposes. "I think if an... Read More

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy called on fellow lawmakers to open a new investigation into President Donald Trump on Friday amid reports Trump repeatedly urged the president of Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden's son. The revelation comes as some Congressional leaders fought this week to gain access to a whistleblower complaint that... Read More

WASHINGTON — Despite a flurry of activity this week on guns, the sad truth is the negotiators (including Sen. Chris Murphy) are back to square one. Murphy was in a meeting with Attorney General William Barr late Wednesday as Trump’s enforcer-in-chief shopped around an expanded-background-check idea — one that appeared to give at... Read More

(WTNH) — Senator Chris Murphy and other Democratic lawmakers are once again pushing for Republicans to take on stalled gun control bills. On the Senate floor Tuesday, the group said it was fed up with inaction and demanded that Republicans allow a vote on a bill to close loopholes in the federal gun background check law. “People love... Read More

WASHINGTON — Saying he is “pulling every lever” to prod the Senate into taking action on gun control bills, Sen. Chris Murphy led fellow Democrats late into the night Tuesday in speeches about the need to respond to gun violence. Murphy and his colleagues cited statistics, saying 100 Americans are killed every day by guns and that... Read More

Senate Democrats are planning to hold the floor on Tuesday evening for an hours-long talk-a-thon on the issue of gun violence. The floor marathon comes as the White House is struggling to find a place to land in the weeks-long debate over potential gun-law reforms. “Many of my colleagues have seen their communities torn apart by... Read More

Sen. Chris Murphy met with leaders of Connecticut’s Puerto Rican community on Monday to discuss his recent trip to the island and share concerns about disaster relief funding that President Trump is blocking from reaching the island. “This president is hellbent on stopping the funds from getting to Puerto Rico that Congress... Read More

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) has been one of the leading foreign-policy-focused politicians in the Democratic Party for several years. He believes that Democrats need to go on the “offensive” on national-security issues in the 2020 election, making it a keystone of any campaign. He’s also been the primary steward of senate... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal called Wednesday for their Republican counterparts, as well as President Donald Trump, to step up and take action to prevent further gun violence in the United States. During the course of an hour’s worth of speeches on the Senate floor, Murphy and Blumenthal shared stories... Read More

In the wake of a month with 53 mass shooting victims, Connecticut’s senators have renewed their longstanding call for stronger gun control measures. U.S. Democratic Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal took to social media and the press last week to reiterate the urgency of passing stricter gun control laws after several major mass... Read More

While no projects in their districts are at risk, Connecticut's Democratic lawmakers in Congress are pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to divert $3.6 billion in military construction funds to help build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Lawmakers received word this week from Defense Secretary Mark Esper that the... Read More

For President Donald Trump, maintaining his personal friendship with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro — another right-wing leader with authoritarian tendencies — is seemingly more important than leading the charge against the disaster unfolding in Brazil. The lungs of the world are still on fire in the Amazon rainforests, and... Read More

MIDDLETOWN — The story of Kristin Whitney Daniels, who has lived with Type 1 diabetes for the past 13 years, is like that of many others who struggle daily with affording life-saving medications. “I have the double whammy. I am also on Humira, one of the most expensive drugs in the country, and insulin,” said the... Read More

MYSTIC, CT — Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), will be in Mystic Tuesday at the Mystic Aquarium's new Milne Center for Ocean Science and Conservation. Murphy will hold a roundtable discussion with community leaders and stakeholders on the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. Murphy is a bill co-sponsor along with and U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)... Read More

Amid mixed signals from the White House, Sen. Chris Murphy said Friday that prospects for new gun control measures in Congress remain uncertain. Speaking at separate press conferences Friday at the state Capitol, Murphy and Sen. Richard Blumenthal reinforced their commitment to “common sense” gun laws, and stressed a need for President... Read More

The White House has told U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy that President Donald Trump remains committed to working on expanded background checks legislation for gun purchases, but the Connecticut Democrat acknowledged Friday he’s skeptical whether anything will happen. Murphy said he spoke with Trump officials on Thursday night about their commitment... Read More

Westport-Weston YMCA’s conference room was filled on Friday to hear U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy discuss how he plans to address the rising costs of child care in the state and across the country. Murphy was joined by state Sen. Will Haskell, state Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, Westport Selectwoman Melissa Kane and other local dignitaries for the... Read More

Sen. Chris Murphy is working with the White House to keep alive conversations about a potential deal on expanded background checks for gun purchases. The Connecticut Democrat said Friday he is willing to work with President Donald Trump because lives are at stake, but admits that he sees the chances of passing broad gun control... Read More

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Thursday he is convinced support for stronger background checks is not off the table after he spoke to White House officials. "I spoke with the White House today. They have not walked away from improving background checks," Murphy tweeted. "I am skeptical we can reach consensus but I’m... Read More

 A commercial packaging company that has called Norwalk home for more than 60 years was recently showcased by United States Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) as one of "Murphy's Monday Manufacturers." Commerce Packaging Corp., located on Wilson Avenue in South Norwalk, is a family owned business, founded by Stanley Alexander in 1954, which is currently... Read More