It’s been a while since I’ve written a “behind-the-scenes” post, but I can’t imagine a better day to recount than yesterday. It was a day of relief, joy, and purpose, and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped get us there. Swearing in a new president on the same day as the Senate switched control made Wednesday a day of consequence for the nation, and I’m grateful for both the faith that Connecticut has placed in me to be a part of this historic moment, but also for the work that so many people put into getting Joe Biden, Kamala…

The first thing that seemed wrong was how fast the Republican floor staffer was moving toward Senator Chuck Grassley. She abruptly rustled him from his seat in the front row of the chamber and motioned that he quickly ascend to the dais, to relieve Vice President Mike Pence in the chair.

This transition from Pence to Grassley as presiding officer was expected, so maybe few people noticed anything out of the ordinary. But to me, the pace at which Pence was exiting the chamber seemed alarming. …

So I’ve heard this week from people in Connecticut with questions about my proposal to limit federal funding for police in schools, and I want to take a minute to walk you through why I think this bill is important, but also to clear up some misconceptions about what it does and doesn’t do. I hope you’ll take a second to read this.

I get that this is an emotional issue. As a parent of two school-age kids, nothing matters more to me than my children’s safety. And I also know that there are a ton of professional, kind-hearted police…

I just got back from a return trip to visit President Zelensky in Ukraine and a stop at the important Munich Security Conference in Germany. As is my habit, on the long plane ride home I wrote a candid, behind-the-scenes summary of my trip. I find that these journals help me digest my thoughts about these foreign trips, but it’s also a helpful way for you to see what really happens on these congressional delegation trips, and why they are so critical to U.S. foreign policy. …

As President Trump withdraws America from the world, Congress has an unwelcome new burden to help manage the crises that Trump has created around the world, and make clear that Trump’s presidency is hopefully just a pause in America’s role as the global moral and security leader. So as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I have a responsibility to represent the United States abroad — now more than ever — and as has been my practice, I like to share these experiences with you.

It’s long, but I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read it.

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In case you missed it, this week is my fourth annual Walk Across Connecticut. I started in New Milford and will be walking east across the state. Check out my recaps from along the way: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4.

The final day: East Lyme, Niantic, Waterford, New London, and Groton — a scenic route to end the 100 mile week. Here’s the full recap:

In case you missed it, this week is my fourth annual Walk Across Connecticut. I started in New Milford and will be walking east across the state. Check out my recaps from along the way: Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3.

The 4th of July took me to five towns in the Connecticut River Valley: Deep River, Essex, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, and East Lyme. Here’s the full recap:

In case you missed it, this week is my fourth annual Walk Across Connecticut. I started in New Milford and will be walking east across the state. Check out my recaps from along the way: Day 1 and Day 2.

Day 3. Today’s route: Wallingford, Durham, Killingworth, and Deep River. I was ahead of schedule walking wise, which meant I had more time to stop and chat with folks along the way. Here’s the full recap: