[GRAPHIC with photo of Patrick and Marcelle] Happy holidays from the Leahys! This is a time of year for family and friends to come together, as we do in Vermont. Let us hope that the same spirit is felt throughout the United States this season. This email was sent to xxxxxx@gmai…

Friend, Every day, millions of college students experience food insecurity. Without the resources needed to feed themselves every day, much of America's future goes to bed hungry. Thankfully, many have access to on-campus food banks. I believe students of all ages should only have to focus on …

Friend, Today, after reversing his decision to host the G-7 summit at his own resort over the weekend, President Trump said the following: "I don't think you people, with this phony Emoluments Clause -- and by the way, I would say that it's cost anywhere from $2 billion to $5 billion to be pre…

Friend, Today, President Trump's acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney announced that the president will host next year's G7 meeting at his Florida resort Trump National Doral. If you've had trouble understanding what an emolument is, well, here it is, clear as day. The president is directing…

Friend, Like most people, I find myself overwhelmed by the news coming out of the Trump administration and in search of a bright spot...a reason for hope. Last week, Burlington had the honor of hosting Congressman John Lewis, one of the preeminent voices of conscience in our nation. It was …

Friend, You may have heard the news that my friend -- and fellow senator from Vermont -- Bernie Sanders experienced a medical emergency on Tuesday evening. Thankfully, he received quality care, is resting up to get back on the trail, and is in great spirits. I can't wait to see him back at wor…

Friend, If you're keeping up with the news, you're already aware of what a long, strange trip the past few days have been. But this morning, it got even more personal for me. [link removed] President Trump has lied countless times, but this time he's using me and my colleagues, Senator…

Friend, What is the actual cost of just 23 miles of President Trumps ineffective and controversial border wall? Disturbingly, its 10 schools and a child development center for active duty military and Department of Defense civilian families. TRUMP JUST CANCELLED THESE 11 PROJECTS TO PAY FOR FE…

"Over the course of my career, I have seen a number of challenges to our democracy. The Russian governments efforts to interfere in our election is among the most serious." - Robert S. Mueller July 24, 2019 Friend, Russia meddled in the 2016 election. The Mueller investigation confirmed the …

Friend, The American people should never have to question whether our president is putting his own financial interests over the good of the country. It's why the founding fathers wrote the Emoluments Clause into the Constitution in the first place. Disturbingly, since Trump's taken office, any…

Friend, This morning I did something I don't take lightly -- I tore up a copy of the Senate Judiciary Committee rules at the markup of the Graham-Trump administration immigration bill. I did this because that is exactly what Senate Republicans on the Judiciary committee did today. …

Friend, This morning, Senator Leahy hit an incredible milestone: He cast his 16,000th vote in the U.S. Senate! Senator Leahy has dedicated his career to fighting for rights, equality, and opportunity for every American. And whether it's to protect affordable health care or to prote…

Friend, The Supreme Court's decision this morning to functionally greenlight gerrymandering is another serious blow to our democracy. Let me be clear: Gerrymandering is wrong whether it's undertaken by Democrats or by Republicans. But right now, it's the GOP who is systematically a…