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Welch calls on Republicans to join forces with Democrats to avert government shutdown  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monday night on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) led seven Senate colleagues in imploring…

“Our justice system operates on the principle that the President cannot demand the prosecution of an individual to settle personal scores, let alone when there is no credible evidence that a person engaged in any wrongdoing,” the Senators wrote following the indictment of former FBI…

WEOC featured keynote remarks from best-selling author Mirna Valerio and Senator Welch, followed by interactive skills-building workshops  RANDOLPH, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted the 2025 Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference, which included interactive workshops on growing economic opportunity, cultivating new audiences, and improving skills.…

Republican members have been more muted in their response so far. Chris Murphy speaks during the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit on September 24, 2025 in New York City. Riccardo Savi/Getty Images Word of former FBI Director James Comey's federal indictment sent anger and shockwaves around Congress, with…

BURLINGTON, VT—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) tonight released the following statement on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey: “President Trump and his totally disgraceful Justice Department—led by Attorney General Pam Bondi—has reached a new low by indicting former FBI Director James Comey. The…

The Senator secured federal funding to help support the project  SHELBURNE, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) celebrated the ribbon cutting of new, affordable housing in Shelburne. The new Bay Ridge neighborhood, developed by Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth, includes 68 affordable apartments and…

“It’s a critical step that the US and other nations recognize Palestinian statehood now,” said Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., in a statement Thursday. From left: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Becca Balint and Sen. Peter Welch. Photos by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Vermont’s three members of Congress are…