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Michael Bennet
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U.S. Senator for Colorado
DHS owes the American people full transparency on what happened in both Portland and Minneapolis, and the federal government must work with local and state governments to deliver an accurate and trustworthy investigation.
January 10, 2026 at 5:34 PM
The American people deserve clarity as to why President Trump, after capturing Maduro, has kept our military off the coast of Venezuela and what his plan is moving forward.
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Exclusive: Democrats request public hearings on US action in Venezuela
Congress was privately briefed this week, but the Democrats say that there’s more to do.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:34 PM
The Trump Administration's decision to force an outdated coal plant in Craig to stay open puts even higher costs on Coloradans already struggling with rising energy prices.

www.cpr.org/2025/12/31/t...
Trump administration orders aging Colorado coal plant to stay open, one day before closing
The move continues the Trump administration’s support of coal, but drew a furious response from environmental groups and Colorado officials.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM
“Make no mistake, this was part of the President’s vindictive war on Colorado because he is frustrated with our state for not bending the knee. Today marks another grim day for the future of our democracy.”

Read my statement on the House’s decision to uphold Trump’s veto of the Finish the AVC Act.
January 8, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Southeastern Coloradans have fought for generations for access to clean water.

But, President Trump used the first veto of his second term to stop my bipartisan bill to help provide the clean water they were promised, as further retribution against Colorado.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Read my full statement on my vote to stop President Trump from further military action in Venezuela:
January 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM
“When a president puts political vendettas ahead of clean water for schools, hospitals, and ranchers, he isn’t ‘shaking up’ Washington. He is undermining the people he swore to serve. And it’s working people and rural communities that pay the price.”

Read more from @senatorhick.govpeeps.us and me.
Opinion | We fought hard for this Colorado water project. Congress needs to override Trump's veto.
Sens. Hickenlooper and Bennet: While the administration focuses on international brinkmanship and personal grievances, American families' basic needs are treated like an afterthought.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Despite President Trump's promises not to start any new wars, he has authorized military action against seven countries over the last year.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Earlier today, Donald Trump’s ICE agents killed a U.S. citizen, born and raised in Colorado, in a horrific & unnecessary shooting.
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Secretary Kennedy upending the pediatric vaccine schedule will put countless young lives at risk of completely preventable diseases.

Kennedy’s obsession with health conspiracies and politicization of vaccine science is dangerous, and his incompetence has no place in our government.
CDC staff ‘blindsided’ as child vaccine schedule unilaterally overhauled
The Trump administration took unprecedented steps to recommend fewer vaccines for children without extensive consultations with career scientists.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Donald Trump has declared war on Colorado.

He is now robbing thousands of vulnerable Colorado families of the critical support they need to afford food, housing, and health care.

I will pursue all available options to ensure that Trump's latest political attack against our state is stopped.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
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January 6, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Five years ago, a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to stop the certification of a free and fair election. The legacy of that attack lives on as President Trump lawlessly undermines our Constitution at every turn.
January 6, 2026 at 2:59 PM
President Trump’s rampage against Colorado will not go unanswered.
January 5, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Thank you to the brave firefighters, first responders, and local community members who battled Friday's massive apartment construction fire in Denver.

Your dedication to public safety reflects the very best of Colorado.
Denver apartment fire largest in 30 years, crews to keep working through Sunday
An overnight fire at an under-construction apartment complex in southeast Denver was the largest the city has seen in over three decades, officials said at a Saturday news conference. Robert Murphy, d...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Read my full statement on President Trump's military action in Venezuela here:
www.bennet.senate.gov/2026/01/03/b...
January 3, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Happy New Year, Colorado!

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2026 in the most beautiful state in the country.
January 1, 2026 at 4:51 PM
"President Trump’s first veto of his second term blocks a bipartisan bill that both the House and Senate passed unanimously, costs taxpayers nothing, and delivers safe, reliable water to rural communities that overwhelmingly supported him."
December 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
As 2025 comes to an end, I’m reflecting on Coloradans’ unwavering resilience and the many stories they have shared with our team and me this year.

I’ve been glad to work alongside Coloradans to stand up for our communities and work to make our state a better place to live and raise a family.
December 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
“Ben Nighthorse Campbell was a trailblazer — not just for Colorado but for the entire country.”

Read my full statement on Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s passing below:
December 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Our interns in Colorado and D.C. do incredible work behind the scenes to keep our office working and address Coloradans' concerns.

Thank you to our dedicated interns for your hard work and public service this year.
December 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Four years after the Marshall Fire, I’m thinking of the two Coloradans we lost, and the thousands displaced during the most destructive fire in our state’s history.

The resilience of Coloradans in the wake of the Marshall Fire and other devastating wildfires this year is inspiring.
December 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Coloradans showed up this year and made their voices heard on rising costs, public lands, health care, the future of our democracy, and so much more.
December 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The best part of my job is meeting with Coloradans across our state to discuss the issues that matter most to them.
December 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This year, I stood up for Coloradans and pushed back on the Trump Administration's threats to our democracy and way of life.
December 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Every day, my office helps Coloradans cut through red tape and resolve issues with federal agencies. 

In 2025, we helped over one thousand Coloradans navigate the immigration system and addressed hundreds of social security challenges for seniors across our state.
December 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM