Richard Blumenthal

President Donald Trump is said to have given the go-ahead for a bipartisan bill spearheaded by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) that aims to pressure Russian oil buyers to cease their purchases. Sanctions Vote Could Come Next Week Sen. Graham, following a meeting with the president on Wednesday,...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has spoken out in opposition to potential deals by either Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ:PSKY) or Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) to be able to buy Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD). A new report shows why Warren thinks Attorney General Pam Bondi should recuse herself from a...

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) have called for an investigation and regulatory action against Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) over its alleged profiting from fraudulent advertisements on its platforms. Benzinga reached out to Meta, but did not receive an...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and a group of Democratic senators have reportedly raised concerns about the surge in electricity bills, which they partly attribute to the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom.  Tech Giants Under Democratic Scrutiny Sanders, along with Senators Richard Blumenthal (...

Editor's Note: This article has been revised to reflect new developments. The Senate, on Sunday, advanced toward a vote to reopen the federal government, fueling hopes that the record-breaking 40-day shutdown could soon end. Senate Nears Vote On Funding Bill The Senate is preparing to advance a...

Senators have called for an investigation into the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), raising concerns about its safety, particularly at railroad crossings. Senators Urge NHTSA Probe Into Tesla FSD Rail Risks As detailed by Reuters, Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard...

Updated with a comment from the White House. The family of President Donald Trump announced Trump Mobile in June with plans for mobile phones made in America and a low-cost monthly plan. While some of those initial plans have fallen apart, Democratic members of Congress are questioning how the...

On Thursday, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) called out the Pentagon for allegedly hiding information about unidentified drones spotted near military locations in New Jersey. What Happened: The representative said, “We aren't being told the truth.” He went on to say in a Fox News interview...

A scathing Senate report released on Tuesday has criticized major U.S. airlines for profiting billions from seat selection fees, raising questions about transparency and consumer fairness. The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations revealed that from 2018 to 2023, carriers like American Airlines...

Editor’s Note: Additional information has been added to this article. On Tuesday, The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) CEO David Calhoun testified before the Homeland Security & Government Affairs subcommittee on investigations sharing more on the shortcoming of the company and what comes next....

Boeing Co.‘s (NYSE:BA) CEO, David Calhoun, is set to appear before U.S. senators on Tuesday, where he will be questioned about the company’s safety measures amid ongoing investigations. What Happened: Calhoun is expected to address the Senate investigations subcommittee, chaired by Sen...

The topic of whether members of Congress should have the right to buy and sell stocks and options while in office is increasingly gaining attention from the public, media, investors, and congressional representatives themselves. A new report shows that several members of Congress beat the overall...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) executive Rohan Patel on Tuesday responded to U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal‘s  (D-Conn) criticism of autopilot features terming them “misinformed attacks on employees” and urged him to meet Tesla safety teams. What Happened: “We'll continue to try...

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) is urging an investigation into EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) following his criticism of the recent recall of over 2 million Tesla vehicles, which he deems “far from sufficient.” What Happened: Earlier on Wednesday, Tesla...

In the latest controversy to rock the tech world, Elon Musk is facing a possible backlash from U.S. lawmakers following his endorsement of a contentious antisemitic post on his social media platform, X. What Happened: According to a report by Bloomberg, Democratic senators...