Aaron White

Statement of Senator Peter WelchOn Berta CáceresMarch 2, 2026 Today marks ten years since the murder of Honduran environmental leader Berta Cáceres. She lost her life after rallying her Indigenous Lenca community to halt construction of the Agua Zarca Dam project. Berta’s killers were hired…

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the United States’ and Israel’s reckless attack on Iran: “President Trump’s unilateral decision to go to war with Iran is reckless and wrong. I share my concern with all Vermonters about the well-being…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement in observance of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the people of America must recommit to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and…

Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Approves Vermont’s Broadband Build Out Plan  Welch: “This is a huge moment for Vermont.”  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today celebrated the NTIA’s final approval of Vermont’s ‘Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan, which will support the deployment of…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted to begin debate on critical reforms to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Continuing Resolution avoids a multi-agency shutdown, and separates DHS funding for a future vote in two weeks:   Senator Welch released the following statement:  “The Department of Homeland Security, under the direction of Secretary Noem, is terrorizing communities. ICE’s actions in Minnesota are horrific…