The Latest Breaking News from Chris Murphy

‘Literally on my hands and knees’: Senator Chris Murphy’s desperate plea for gun action

Murphy, who came to Congress representing Sandy Hook’s district, called ‘bullshit’ on Republicans for focusing on mental health not guns

The Guardian - US · May 25, 2022

Texas school shooting precedes Senate hearing on pick to run ATF

WASHINGTON — Steven Dettelbach starts the most public part of his effort to become only the second person to successfully run the Senate confirmation gantlet to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in a political high-wire act at a hearing Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2022

"What are we doing?": Senator Chris Murphy slams colleagues after Texas shooting

A gunman shot and killed 14 kids and one teacher at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday.

Axios · May 24, 2022

White House is nudged to move on stalled Garcetti nomination

WASHINGTON — One of Eric Garcetti’s top advocates in the Senate said the White House needs to make a decision on the future of the Los Angeles mayor’s bid to be ambassador to India within weeks, suggesting the embattled nomination has lingered in a state of limbo too long.

Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2022

Garcetti's nomination remains stalled in Senate

WASHINGTON — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's nomination to be ambassador to India is dangling by a thread in the Senate, with several Democrats continuing to express hesitation over the nomination.

Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022

US Rugby World Cups: what will 2031 and 33 mean for the American game?

From the grassroots to MLR and on to the corridors of power, rugby lovers are celebrating. But they know hard work looms

The Guardian - US · May 14, 2022

How parkrun helped turn Chris Murphy into an Australian ultramarathon champion

Chris wasn't always a runner, but now he’s winning ultramarathons, and he credits parkrun for kicking it all off.

ABC News · May 6, 2022

Kamala Harris tests positive for coronavirus but has no symptoms

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday became the highest ranking official in the Biden administration to test positive for the coronavirus, but was not experiencing symptoms, her office said.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 26, 2022

Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid-19, White House announces

Comes as Democratic senators also test positive for Covid-19

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

US urges Serbia to join sanctions against its ally Russia

A U.S. Senate delegation has urged Serbia to join the rest of Europe and impose sanctions against Russia for its bloody campaign in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022