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NEW: Election denier Tina Peters — who was convicted for her role in a 2021 voting system breach — accused Democrats of stealing elections and falsely claimed voting machines are being used to change election outcomes. The comments come less than two weeks after her release from a Colorado prison.

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

Because of Trump's reckless war with Iran, inflation has hit a three-year high of 4.2%. Gas prices are up. Grocery bills are up. Families are struggling to put food on the table. And the President says he's "loving it."

Acyn

@acyn.bsky.social

11 Democratic senators demand answers on Trump’s use of national park fees

Reporter: Are you concerned, Mr. President, about the latest inflation number which came out this morning? Trump: No, I love it. I love the inflation.

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

Coloradans deserve to know why Trump is stealing $90 million from our national parks and blowing it on firework shows and fountains. Robbing parks to pay for Trump's pet projects puts our iconic public lands at risk. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Independent Sen. Angus King joined them in alleging that “much, if not all” of the revenue from online sales of park passes is going toward D.C. "vanity projects."

The administration must pay these providers now.

I'm joining my colleagues to demand the Trump administration release funds to reimburse legal service providers for unaccompanied children. These critical providers protect kids from trafficking and exploitation –– and give them a voice in their own immigration proceedings.

The Senate must reject his nomination.

He's already proven he's nothing more than a rubber stamp for the President — politicizing prosecutions amid unprecedented abuses of power, such as signing off on Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund and granting Trump and his family immunity from audits into past tax returns.

There is every reason to believe Todd Blanche will continue to undermine the rule of law and the independence of the Justice Department.

The President's former personal lawyer has no business serving as Attorney General.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJun 8(source)

Another election, another stolen-election conspiracy from Trump. I'll keep calling out these lies and standing with Colorado voters, election officials, and the rule of law.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

WOW - Trump crashes out & cuts his interview w/ Welker short as she presses him on his lack of evidence for claiming elections are rigged "You're either crooked or you're stupid. I've had enough. Thank you darling," he tells her" "I traveled all the way to Wisconsin for this interview," she pleads

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJun 8(source)

Coloradans have since paid nearly $515M more at the pump. Russia is cashing in from high oil prices. China is gaining ground while our focus shifts away from Asia. All while American troops face Iranian fire. Enough is enough. Trump must end this war now.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJun 8(source)

More than 100 days ago, Trump launched his reckless Iran war with no plan and no way out.

The Bulwark

@thebulwark.com

Trump: "I didn't guarantee no war." Trump guaranteeing no more wars:

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJun 6(source)

We owe it to the next generation to keep pushing for solutions that save lives and ensure every child can grow up feeling safe in their community.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJun 6(source)

Colorado knows the cost of inaction. We have seen the pain gun violence leaves behind in our schools, our grocery stores, our movie theaters, and our neighborhoods.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJun 6(source)

During National Gun Violence Awareness Month, we honor the lives lost to gun violence and the families forever changed by it in Colorado and across the country.

It’s been five days since election denier Tina Peters walked out of prison and went right back to spreading lies about Colorado’s gold-standard election system. Her release doesn't make those lies any more true. Colorado's elections are secure, and conspiracy theories won't change that.

For months, House and Senate Democrats have pushed War Powers Resolutions to reign in the President's recklessness. We must pass this resolution immediately.

Trump Says Iran War Is ‘Not a Big Thing’ for U.S.

The so-called "President of Peace" says his Iran war is "not a big thing.” Tell that to Colorado families choosing between gas and groceries and the loved ones of American troops facing Iranian fire overseas.