Government

Echoes among 17 presidents’ second inaugural addresses
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump on Monday joined 17 other presidents in delivering a second inaugural...

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Finance Democrats seek assurances from Treasury nominee Bessent on taxes ahead of vote
WASHINGTON — Senate Finance ranking member Ron Wyden and other committee Democrats are pressing Scott...

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Trump tariffs would harm major US auto buyer, GM Canada chief says
Donald Trump’s tariff threats stand to hurt American economic interests because they would disturb automotive...

West Hartford shares MLK Day message for all: Resilience is essential
Hall High School junior Maxwell St. Arromand, one of three students who spoke at the...

CT has a first-in-nation new law to curb illegal tire dumping. It’s lauded but has a loophole.
While the new extended producer responsibility law applies to manufacturers of tires sold in Connecticut,...

CT residents protest President-elect Trump ahead of inauguration
A Connecticut contingent marched in opposition to the impending second term of President Donald J....

Fight over CT’s energy future: Nuclear power, natural gas, how it could save residents money
”Nuclear is part of the solution of our energy future,” said Sen. Ryan Fazio, of...

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A CT leader is bracing for Trump term to begin today. He is far from alone.
Will Trump attempt to mobilize the Connecticut National Guard for a promised roundup of immigrants...

Trump and the money CT gets from the federal government. Are billions at stake?
“People don’t realize almost half of our state budget” is impacted by federal funding, said...

CT won’t stockpile abortion drug ahead of Trump presidency. Here’s why
CT Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration has rejected proposals that would have allowed Connecticut to stockpile...