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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on President Trump’s 100th day in office: “President Trump has made chaos the cornerstone of his second term. Every American is hurt by Trump’s reckless handling of the economy, his illegal attempts…

Seven Democratic senators are asking the U.S. Justice Department for information about changes to its civil rights division made by President Donald Trump's administration including reassigning several career officials who had held leadership positions. The senators, all members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote a letter…

Senators request oversight hearing to investigate Trump Administration’s efforts to undermine DOJ  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, along with Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Subcommittee on the Constitution…

A pair of bills that would support the maple industry have bipartisan support in the U.S. House and Senate SAINT ALBANS CITY, Vt. — Vermont's congressional delegation is partnering with lawmakers from other maple-producing states on measures aimed at supporting the maple industry. The proposals…

BURLINGTON, VT—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, issued the following statement in reaction to the FBI’s arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee county circuit court judge:  “The FBI cannot be allowed to arrest a judge…

“The consequences of eliminating IMLS will be devastating for states, local communities, and the millions of Americans who rely on these institutions every day.” WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and 23 lawmakers in…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement had detained Mahdawi in Vermont one week before his meeting with Welch. By Judy Goldstein / Senior Staff PhotographerMahdawi’s legal team filed a writ of habeas corpus petition on April 14 challenging his detainment by the federal government. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) met with Palestinian…