U.S. Senator Chris Murphy

Leaders in the Northeast are responding to President Donald Trump’s shock decision to start a war with Iran over the weekend.

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy was in Berkshire County Thursday night to give a talk at his alma mater, Williams College, in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The Democrat sat down with WAMC beforehand to discuss some of the week’s major headlines, including the ongoing government shutdown over his party’s opposition to funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Following the removal of several late-night TV hosts who made controversial comments, Democratic Senators say they are working to protect free speech.

Now that President Trump is back, where does that leave immigration?In today’s Congressional Corner, Connecticut U.S. Senator Chris Murphy wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded January 16th.

The cabinet is taking shape.In today’s Congressional Corner, Connecticut U.S. Senator Chris Murphy continues his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded January 16th.

It’s a new era in Washington, and Democrats on the outs.In today’s Congressional Corner, Connecticut U.S. Senator Chris Murphy speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded January 16th.

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy won a third term representing Connecticut in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Murphy defeated Republican small business owner Matt Corey in a repeat of their matchup in the 2018 election.

Housing is in short supply in the Northeast.In today’s Congressional Corner, Democratic Connecticut U.S. Senator Chris Murphy wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded September 25th.

Will the U.S. stand by Ukraine?In today’s Congressional Corner, Democratic Connecticut U.S. Senator Chris Murphy continues his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded September 25th.

The government is staying open.In today’s Congressional Corner, Democratic Connecticut U.S. Senator Chris Murphy speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded September 25th.