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I've introduced bills to extend these critical programs, which support American jobs and U.S. national security – including by countering China's influence in sub-Saharan Africa. The Senate must reauthorize these programs without delay. (2/2)

This week, the House passed bipartisan legislation reauthorizing trade programs for sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. (1/2)

I will not vote to advance any further nominees to the Federal Reserve while this attack on the institution remains ongoing.

Greeley Central High School's Stephen Paulson named 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year

President Trump's clear attack on the Federal Reserve's independence threatens our economic stability and our position as the world's largest economy. It does nothing to reduce prices, create jobs, or support Colorado families.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 11(source)

Thank you, Stephen, for your dedication to our students' future and to teachers across our state who serve their students and communities every day. (2/2)

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 11(source)

Congratulations to Stephen Paulson on the historic honor of 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year AND as the first educator in the Greeley-Evans School District to be selected for this incredible recognition. (1/2)

Stephen Paulson, a social studies teacher at Greeley Central High School, was named the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year in a surprise assembly at the school today. This is the first time that an edu...

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 10(source)

He has built an economy that does nothing for Colorado families but make a middle class life more expensive and less attainable for themselves and their children. (2/2)

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 10(source)

Yesterday’s jobs report makes clear: President Trump is more interested in political retribution and self-enrichment than creating opportunities for working Americans. (1/2)

2025 was the worst year for hiring since 2020, December jobs report shows

The U.S. added 50,000 jobs last month, a mixed report capping off a difficult year for the labor market.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 10(source)

DHS owes the American people full transparency on what happened in both Portland and Minneapolis, and the federal government must work with local and state governments to deliver an accurate and trustworthy investigation.

That's why I'm pushing Congress to uphold our duty to check Trump's recklessness and hold hearings on Trump's plan to work with Venezuela's authoritarian regime and exploit its oil. [2/2]

Exclusive: Democrats request public hearings on US action in Venezuela

The American people deserve clarity as to why President Trump, after capturing Maduro, has kept our military off the coast of Venezuela and what his plan is moving forward. [1/2]

Congress was privately briefed this week, but the Democrats say that there’s more to do.

The DOE should focus on lowering costs and working with communities on their energy transition, not accelerating Trump’s vengeful attacks on our state.

Trump administration orders aging Colorado coal plant to stay open, one day before closing

The Trump Administration's decision to force an outdated coal plant in Craig to stay open puts even higher costs on Coloradans already struggling with rising energy prices. www.cpr.org/2025/12/31/t...

The move continues the Trump administration’s support of coal, but drew a furious response from environmental groups and Colorado officials.

“Make no mistake, this was part of the President’s vindictive war on Colorado because he is frustrated with our state for not bending the knee. Today marks another grim day for the future of our democracy.” Read my statement on the House’s decision to uphold Trump’s veto of the Finish the AVC Act.

Congress must override Trump’s veto and stand up to this dangerous precedent. [2/2]

Southeastern Coloradans have fought for generations for access to clean water. But, President Trump used the first veto of his second term to stop my bipartisan bill to help provide the clean water they were promised, as further retribution against Colorado. [1/2]

Read my full statement on my vote to stop President Trump from further military action in Venezuela: