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Power & Politics: Sen. Blumenthal on ICE shootings, Epstein files and the midterm elections

Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Connecticut Business & Industry Association Vice President of Public Policy Chris Davis join the show this week.

News 12 Staff

Feb 15, 2026, 9:38 AM

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On this week's Power & Politics, News 12's Mark Sudol is joined by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who discusses how Democrats and Republicans can be more transparent with constituents in the aftermath of deadly shootings by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents.

Connecticut Business & Industry Association Vice President of Public Policy Chris Davis discusses January's CBIA Economic Summit, Gov. Ned Lamont's State of the State address and making Connecticut more affordable.

Legislation that imposes stricter voter ID requirements was narrowly passed in the House of Representatives. The "Save America Act," backed by President Donald Trump, requires documented proof of U.S. citizenship in order to vote in federal elections. The bill would also allow the Department of Homeland Security to seize voter rolls in any state. If the bill passes in the senate, it would completely change the voting process in the United States.

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