Blumenthal lays out legislative priorities ahead of Trump’s next term

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is laying out his priorities ahead of the upcoming Trump administration.

Blumenthal held a briefing Tuesday morning to discuss his goals as Democrats prepare to lose control of the Senate and House.

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He said one of the most important issues is protecting kids online. He's calling for the now Republican-controlled House to approve the Kids Online Safety Act, a bipartisan bill that first passed the Senate in July.

"The time has come for social media to be held accountable for the harm it does," Blumenthal said.

He is also asking Congress to pass legislation to provide more aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia and to pass the National Defense Authorization Act.

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