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Hartford CT Buildings
October 18, 2025

An estimated 10,000 people came to the state Capitol in Hartford on Saturday to call for opposition to President Donald Trump’s changes in federal policy, one of dozens of “No Kings” protests held across Connecticut.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., told a crowd in Hartford that he would continue to “stand up for health care” and that Democrats would not “back down” and be “intimidated” or “bullied” by Republicans. 

U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, condemned the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Connecticut towns. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 18, 2025

With unified chants “this is what democracy look like” echoing throughout the grounds of the State Capitol in Hartford, thousands of people came out on Saturday and rallied with a clear message: There are no kings in America.

The Hartford rally, part of 50 organized by groups across Connecticut, was part of the larger “No Kings” movement nationwide. Organizers say it is a joyful celebration of democracy, America and its flag because what’s needed now.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 16, 2025
East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on Zia's release from ICE custody. Zia is an Afghan visa holder who was detained by masked ICE agents at his July green card appointment in East Hartford.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 15, 2025
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after a federal judge issued an order temporarily blocking the Trump Administration from conducting mass layoffs of federal workers during the Republican shutdown.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 10, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted Donald Trump’s illegal purge of federal workers, calling it “an assault on democracy and the middle class.”
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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
October 10, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, after Ranking Member Larson warned that excessive furloughs at BLS during the Republican shutdown could delay the annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), the Trump Administration reversed course. House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement:
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Hartford CT Buildings
October 10, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded a court order issued late last night blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to the Chicago area.
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Hartford CT Buildings
October 9, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s allies indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, following a similar politically motivated indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, and yesterday’s threat from the President to jail political opponents, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 9, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) warned Americans that excessive staff furloughs at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) during the Republican shutdown could delay the annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 9, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on news of the ‘first phase’ of a peace plan between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting in Gaza and bring the remaining hostages home.