Himes Votes to Pass Bipartisan Ukraine Support Act
Russia and beyond an unambiguous rejection of their authoritarian warmongering.” View Congressman Himes’ full floor remarks
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DeLauro Statement on Firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi
responsibilities over the Executive. Anything less risks an authoritarian takeover of our government
Larson Statement on No Kings Day in America
said it best on the Senate floor: ‘The authoritarian takeover isn’t coming. It’s here
ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Slams Trump's Unauthorized Military Action in Iran
done by an autocrat who claims and seizes authoritarian power. There is a discipline imposed when democracy functions
Murphy On Face the Nation: It Won't Be Trump's Kids That Die For This War Of Choice With Iran
never results in a democratic rebirth in an authoritarian country. So the plan they have laid out, sustained … never results in a democratic rebirth in an authoritarian country. So the plan they have laid out, sustained
Larson Statement on Overnight Attack Against Iran
over the world. This is what an authoritarian ruler does, because he believes he is above
Murphy, Blumenthal Join Democratic Senate Colleagues In Demanding Independent Probe Of Funds Used By ICE, CBP To Carry Out Trump's Cruel Immigration Enforcement
serious concerns that this pattern reflects an increasingly authoritarian and unchecked approach to executive power. Congress … serious concerns that this pattern reflects an increasingly authoritarian and unchecked approach to executive power. Congress
Murphy to Republicans On Trump's Attempts to Jail Democratic Lawmakers: We Can't Let This Democracy Die On Our Watch
argued Republicans would have never accepted Trump’s authoritarian attempts to suppress his political opponents’ free speech
Larson Urges Speaker Johnson to Call House Back into Session to Act on ICE and Prevent Government Shutdown
being killed in Minneapolis, we cannot allow these authoritarian abuses of power to go on for one minute
Himes Statement on Minneapolis ICE ShootingBridgeport, Connecticut — Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today issued the following statement: “I am sick to my stomach at what appears to be another cold-blooded murder of an American citizen at the hands of ICE agents, and the immediate lies being spun in response by this administration..."
relentless escalation of violence by a lawless authoritarian regime. It’s clear that the killing of Renee Good
Larson Statement on Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
cooperation from federal officials. We cannot allow these authoritarian abuses of power to go on for one minute
Larson Files Articles of Impeachment Against U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi L. Noem
never a question of if, but when, these authoritarian abuses of the public trust would end in bloodshed
Murphy, Crow Lead Bicameral Group Of Democrats To Introduce Bill To Protect First Amendment Rights, Safeguard Americans From Politically Motivated Harassment And Prosecutions
Trump administration drives America towards authoritarianism, it is more important than ever to affirm the rights … disastrous agenda is a dangerous move toward authoritarianism and a direct attack on free speech,”said Welch. “Defending
Larson Calls for Homeland Security Secretary Noem to Resign, Will Introduce Bill Blocking ICE Activities Without State Coordination
Minneapolis yesterday. “This was a direct result of authoritarianism,” said Larson . “This was not an accident. There
Larson Statement on Unauthorized Military Operation in Venezuela
military operation in Venezuela. “This is yet another authoritarian power grab by Donald Trump. As he indicated … already paying the price for this administration’s authoritarian rule, through higher costs for health care, groceries
DeLauro Statement on President Trump’s Attempted Regime Change in Venezuela
corruption of the highest order. Maduro was an authoritarian who stayed in power despite the will
Larson Commends Supreme Court Decision Blocking Trump National Guard Deployment to Chicago
Murphy said it best when he said, ‘The authoritarian takeover isn’t coming. It’s here.’ The Supreme … that clearly today. This deployment was an authoritarian abuse of the President's authority as Commander-in-Chief
Larson Votes to Give Troops a Pay Raise, Support Ukraine and NATO Allies, and Rein in Trump-Hegseth Pentagon Power Grab
protect our military from this President’s authoritarian abuses of power,” Larson continued. “Even though President Trump continues
Larson Blasts Disgraceful FBI Inquiry into Democratic Lawmakers for Exercising First Amendment Rights
then we are entering a new surge of authoritarianism,” said Larson. “I stand firmly with my four colleagues
Murphy Statement On Continuing Resolution That Fails To Protect Health Care, Rein In Trump's Lawlessness
puts no significant checks on Trump’s increasing authoritarian behavior. They did not want this outcome. “I understand
Murphy Joins Merkley's Marathon Floor Speech: Democracy Doesn't End Overnight
months ago, but it's not authoritarianism.’ And I guess what concerns me is that there … long-term plan to transition our democracy to authoritarianism:“As you have articulated overnight in this heroic effort
Larson Calls for Immediate Investigation into Trump Weaponization of IRS Against Political Opponents
best on the floor of the Senate: ‘The authoritarian takeover isn’t coming. It’s here
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 10/17/2025-10/24/2025
alarm bells about the Trump Administration’s authoritarian takeover of the country. Blumenthal and Merkley discussed President Trump … raise the alarm about Trump’s authoritarianism & possible use of the Insurrection Act,”wrote Blumenthal with an accompanying
Larson Statement on the Release of Zia from ICE Custody
stand idly by and be silenced by this authoritarian power grab.” Rep. Larson called for Zia’s release
Larson Applauds Court Order Protecting Federal Workers from Trump Firing Spree
shutdown, protect health care, and rein in his authoritarian power grab. We know how to stand