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Welch pushes to extend PACT Act protections to Iran war veterans
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch is pushing to make sure veterans of the ongoing Iran war can access available benefits. Read More
Vermont Conversation: ‘An incredible repudiation of Trump.’ Sen. Peter Welch on the 2026 Democratic tsunami.
The Vermont senator said one of the election’s clearest messages was a demand for accountability from elected officials. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: ‘An incredible repudiation of Trump.’ Sen. Peter Welch on the 2026 Democratic tsunami. . Read More
Opinion: Bipartisanship isn’t dead in Washington — you just need to know where to look
You can stand firmly by your principles while still finding common ground with those who disagree with you. Read More
Vermont secures $20 million in federal flood recovery funding
On Tuesday, Senator Peter Welch announced $20 million in new federal funding to the Vermont Agency of Transportation. Read More
Democrats ask Musk for clarification on Starlink shutdown in Ukraine
The lawmakers warned that Elon Musk’s control over a foreign military’s communications raises questions about geopolitical risks. Read More
Britt reiterates Russia sanctions support but rejects making them mandatory
Sen. Katie Britt stood by her support of Russia sanctions even as President Donald Trump waived them days before they were set to take effect. Read More
Welch pushes back on proposed Head Start changes
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch stopped by Rutland County Head Start Tuesday to push back against the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the early education program. Read More
Dem Sen. Welch: Might Have to Accept Tolls on Strait to End Iran War
On Tuesday's broadcast of CNBC's "Squawk Box," Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) responded to a question on how he'd resolve the war in Iran by saying that the | Clips Read More
'I Don't Know' if Department of Education Is a Waste
On Tuesday's broadcast of CNBC's "Squawk Box," Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) said that he doesn't know if the U.S. Department of Education is a waste of money. | Clips Read More
Shouldn't View AI as Just a Race Because China Won't Necessarily Stop Its AI Race
On Thursday's broadcast of CNN's "Situation Room," Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) said that China isn't necessarily going to give up its AI race "And this is | Clips Read More
Privately, GOP Senators 'Absolutely Opposed' to Trump's Tariffs
On Thursday's broadcast of CNN's "The Situation Room," Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) said many Republican senators are privately opposed to President Donald | Clips Read More
Why FBI chief Kash Patel was grilled over Epstein files, ‘bestiality’, prostitution rules in Senate
The hearing featured repeated clashes with senators, including an exchange in which Patel told Senator Peter Welch, “I pledge unequivocally that I will not participate in your charade of lies.” Read More
Democratic senators back FISA 702 renewal but raise Pulte concerns
Democratic Sens. Mark Warner, Peter Welch, and Chris Coons say Congress should renew FISA Section 702 spying powers despite concerns over Bill Pulte as acting DNI. Read More
Trump's Drug Pricing Plan Gains Surprise Democratic Ally- Peter Welch Vows To 'Make It Happen'
Democrat Sen. Peter Welch backs Trump's MFN drug pricing plan as bipartisan pressure over prescription costs grows. Read More
Bipartisan Senators Unveil Rural Housing Loan Bill
Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Jim Justice, R-W.Va., Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., sponsored the FARM Home Loans Act. Read More
Senators unveil bipartisan bill to tackle housing affordability in rural areas
The legislation from Sens. Peter Welch D-Vt., and Jim Justice, R-W.Va., is designed to help more Americans qualify for housing assistance. Read More
Horse rental, makeup for Kristi Noem's DHS ad cost taxpayers thousands
Democratic Sens. Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal are investigating the spending of Noem's DHS ad campaign as possible "waste, fraud, and abuse." Read More
Kristi Noem's catastrophic $220M ad laid bare: Five figures to rent horses, $4k on makeup, and a very cushy bonus for assistant's husband
An investigation by Democrat Senators Peter Welch of Vermont and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut show how some of that $220 million got used for Noem's ad campaign. Read More
'Very Hard for Us to Come to Some Agreement'
On Friday's broadcast of C-SPAN's "Ceasefire," Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) responded to a question on if there's a compromise on ICE short of everything | Clips Read More
Sanders Moves to Block $658 Million US Arms Sales to Israel
Politico reported on Thursday that independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is moving to block roughly $658 million in proposed U.S. arms sales to Israel, introducing joint resolutions of disapproval alongside Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.; Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.; and Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt. Read More