Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released a statement following reports of a potential peace agreement between Israel and Hamas: “Last night’s announcement of a possible agreement between Israel and Hamas provides hope for an end to the devastating war in the Middle East. I’ve long called for a ceasefire in Gaza that would ensure Israel’s peace and security and end the devastating humanitarian crisis and needless killing of Palestinian civilians. The return of hostages is long overdue, and if the reported deal is adhered to, the removal of Israeli troops in Gaza is an essential move toward finally ending the violence. It is clear

“The issues before us are important, but our number one priority in this moment should be reopening the government and restoring people’s health care.” October 8, 2025 Click here to watch Blunt Rochester’s remarks in committee. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today used her time in each of her committee hearings to urge Republicans to prioritize reopening the government and restoring Americans’ health care coverage. Below are Blunt Rochester’s committee remarks, as delivered. Colleagues: Yesterday, there was a split-screen on the news—coverage of committee hearings, and a shutdown clock. It’s a tale of two realities. Republicans continue to call committee hearings like “it’s business as

October 7, 2025 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) is calling attention to the high cost of living that’s hurting Delawareans, and how it will be made worse by the Republican shutdown. Alongside her Democratic colleagues, Blunt Rochester has supported legislation to re-open the government, restore the health care that was ripped away by the Republicans’ tax law earlier this year, and prevent premiums from doubling ahead of open enrollment season. “President Trump promised to lower costs on Day One, but more than 250 days into his administration, Delawareans are still feeling the pain,” said Senator Blunt Rochester. “I am grateful for the hundreds of Delawareans