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Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., is joined at left by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., as they speak to activists demanding action on gun control legislation after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in a Texas elementary school this week, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Sen. Chris Murphy: Not enough votes to pass ‘assault’ weapons ban that Biden wants

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

President Joe Biden walks with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., as they talk about gun control outside the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Biden meets with Senate’s lead Democratic gun negotiator as talks continue

By Haris Alic - The Washington Times

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., is joined at left by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., as they speak to activists demanding action on gun control legislation after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in a Texas elementary school this week, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Senate Democrats work to allay GOP concerns on bipartisan gun talks

By Haris Alic - The Washington Times

Law enforcement personnel walk outside Uvalde High School after shooting a was reported earlier in the day at Robb Elementary School, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas. (William Luther/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

Chris Murphy begs Senate for gun compromise after Texas school shooting

By Susan Haigh and Lisa Mascaro - Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with leaders of the United Russia Party's election list via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Sen. Murphy: U.S., allies planning to seize Putin’s assets

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions hearing on Capital Hill in Washington, in this Tuesday, May 11, 2021, file photo. College athletes would have the right to organize and collectively bargain with schools and conferences under a bill introduced Thursday, May 27, by Democratic lawmakers in the House and Senate. Sen. Chris Murphy (Conn.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) announced the College Athletes Right to Organize Act. (Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool via AP, File) **FILE**

Democrats push bill allowing college athletes to organize

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks on the second day of the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Iran’s FM says his meeting with US senator spooked Trump

By AMIR VAHDAT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2020, file photo, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Murphy is defending a weekend meeting he held with Iran's foreign minister in Europe. The Connecticut Democrat said Tuesday his meeting with Mohammed Javad Zarif was important because it is dangerous not to talk to one's enemies. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Trump claims Sen. Murphy’s meeting with Iran’s Zarif violated federal law

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Murphy says failed impeachment could have lasting benefits

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

Senator: college athletes getting inadequate health care

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 photo, provided by activists, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, center, listens to Adam Nabeel Rajab, right son of imprisoned Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, at the family's home in Manama, Bahrain. Murphy had been in the kingdom for the annual Manama Dialogue security conference. (AP Photo)

US senator visits home of imprisoned Bahrain rights activist

By JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 25, 2018, file photo, Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Conn., questions Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as he testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Murphy said Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, the Russian government has denied him a visa to enter the country. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Chris Murphy acknowledges ‘challenge’ in explaining impeachment to public

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Murphy reconsidering past reluctance to support impeachment

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Sen. Chris Murphy, Connecticut Democrat, is shown during a committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 11, 2017. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Chris Murphy: Ukraine whistleblower ‘has to come forward’

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 25, 2018, file photo, Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Conn., questions Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as he testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Murphy said Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, the Russian government has denied him a visa to enter the country. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Sen. Chris Murphy says Russia has denied him a visa

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Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Conn., is shown here in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington in this July 25, 2018, file photo. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Chris Murphy, Ron Johnson say Russia denied visas ahead of upcoming congressional trip

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy speaks during a news conference, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. Murphy said White House officials told him on Thursday that President Donald Trump remains committed to working on expanded background checks legislation for gun purchases. (AP Photo/Susan Haigh)

Murphy says White House still open to background checks bill

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Conn., is shown here in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington in this July 25, 2018, file photo. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Chris Murphy: Trump the ‘primary cheerleader’ for American hate

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Conn., is shown here in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington in this July 25, 2018, file photo. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Sen. Chris Murphy writing book on gun violence

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