Washington, DC – In case you missed it, this past Sunday, ahead of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s nomination hearing, Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) joined MSNBC’s “The Weekend” to discuss her meeting with Mr. Kennedy, what she expects to ask him ahead of Thursday’s hearing, and more. Below are excerpts of the interview. To watch the full interview, click here. On Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Hearing:  “I’ve been blessed to serve in Delaware under two governors, and I’ve gone through the cabinet process…I’ve asked some of [Trump’s nominees] on my one-on-one meetings: ‘If the president is saying or doing something or proposing something that you think is bad for this

Washington, D.C. – Today,U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) joined Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and a group of 46 senators in introducing a new resolution condemning the pardons of individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers. The resolution follows the move by President Trump, on the first day of his second term, to grant full, complete, and unconditional pardons to over 1,500 people charged with committing crimes in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and to commute the sentences of 14 others, including leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath

Washington, D.C. – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement after voting against confirming Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of Defense:  “I carefully review each nominee President Trump puts forward and judge them on their qualifications, character, and ability to do the job – on behalf of Delawareans and all Americans. I take my constitutional responsibility as a member of the United States Senate to advise and consent seriously. After thorough evaluation, it is abundantly clear that Pete Hegseth is wholly unqualified to be the next Secretary of Defense, which is why I voted against him tonight on the floor.  “The allegations of