Chris Murphy

During a town hall in Butler County on Friday, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) brushed off a voter's warning about the effects of losing healthcare with a reminder about collective mortality, drawing widespread criticism. What Happened: Ernst was questioned about President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful...

Job Corps Further Updates Stance On Cannabis Senate lawmakers are pushing to further amend the drug screening protocol announced by Job Corps, a drug-free and alcohol-free job-training program federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Proposed by Sens. Chris Murphy (D-CT...

Over the last year, unions became a big topic nationally with three of the largest automotive companies striking due to contract negotiations involving the United Auto Workers union. Unions could quickly become a trending topic across another sector nationally. What Happened: When many sports fans...

A recent proposal by a U.S. Senator suggests that future American aid to Israel should be linked to the nation’s compliance with international humanitarian law. What Happened: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) expressed concerns regarding the civilian casualties in Gaza, labeling it as “...

Senate negotiators have reportedly reached a tentative deal on gun control legislation, which includes updates to background check requirements for gun purchasers. What Happened: The chief negotiators of the proposed legislation, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas...

Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) has overtaken the senate floor Wednesday, protesting for action on gun control policy. Democrats are supporting Lewis, opting to literally sit on the floor to make a statement against the Senate voting down gun control legislation earlier this week. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT)...