October 20, 2025 Click here to watch the full interview. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) yesterday joined MSNBC’s PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton to discuss the nationwide No Kings demonstrations and the government shutdown.  Below are excerpts of the interview. On the No Kings demonstrations “I attended the first one in June in the northern part of my state, and yesterday, got the opportunity to attend the rally [in Rehoboth Beach]…The highway was stretched like for miles, with Delawareans saying, ‘We don’t accept kings in this country.’ And it was a powerful, powerful moment.” “I think it was just a testament to the American spirit. You yourself, you know how powerful marches

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