Washington, D.C. – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement after voting against confirming Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of Defense:  “I carefully review each nominee President Trump puts forward and judge them on their qualifications, character, and ability to do the job – on behalf of Delawareans and all Americans. I take my constitutional responsibility as a member of the United States Senate to advise and consent seriously. After thorough evaluation, it is abundantly clear that Pete Hegseth is wholly unqualified to be the next Secretary of Defense, which is why I voted against him tonight on the floor.  “The allegations of

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) announced her appointment to three subcommittees on the Senate Banking Committee for the 119th Congress. Senator Blunt Rochester will now serve on the Subcommittees on Economic Policy; Housing, Transportation, and Community Development; and Securities, Insurance, and Investment.   “Delaware continues to be at the center of our nation’s economy, from our small businesses to our large corporations. I am proud to serve my state on these three vital subcommittees,” said Senator Blunt Rochester. “The Senate Banking Committee plays an important role in shaping our nation’s economic policy and ensuring financial market stability. I am ready to get to work with my colleagues on both sides of

Wilmington, Del. — Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Congresswoman Sarah McBride (all D-Del.) announced that Delaware will receive a federal investment of approximately $8 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for STEM research capacity and workforce development. The award was granted to E-CORE RII: Strengthening Partnerships for Advancing Research Capacity in Delaware, a project led by the University of Delaware in collaboration with Delaware State University, Delaware Technical and Community College, Goldey-Beacom College, and Wilmington University.  “The future of advanced manufacturing runs through Delaware, and investing in STEM access ensures that Delawareans will be prepared to work in these