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Senator Coons statement on Trump firing of Lisa Cook

August 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement after President Trump announced that he would attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook: “By attempting to fire Dr. Lisa Cook based on unproven and politically driven... Continue Reading
Senators Coons, Collins, Reed, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend the Weatherization Assistance Program

August 25, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the federal government’s cornerstone energy efficiency initiative – the... Continue Reading
Senator Coons statement on the passing of Mike Castle

August 14, 2025

WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement on the passing of former Congressman and Governor Mike Castle: “When I was a student in high school, a teacher once asked me if I had any interest in politics. She... Continue Reading

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The PACT Act finally meets 'our sacred obligation' to Delaware veterans

August 18, 2022

By Sens. Chris Coons and Tom Carper, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Vince Kane “Our sacred obligation.” That’s how our friend and commander-in-chief, President Joe Biden, describes the debt we owe those who have served the United... Continue Reading

Targeted sanctions can help restore democracy in Sudan

February 28, 2022

WASHINGTON — In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and The Sentry’s John Prendergast published an op-ed in Foreign Policy today discussing the future of Sudan as the Sudanese people continue to push for... Continue Reading
How Biden’s faith-based office has advanced his vow to heal the soul of the nation

February 14, 2022

WASHINGTON — In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) published an op-ed in Religion News Service commemorating the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s re-establishment of the White House Office of... Continue Reading