Ganim wants abortion rights in Constitution

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, left, shown here with to Ned Lamont, the party-endorsed Democratic candidate for governor, wants to protect abortion rights with an amendment to the state Constitution. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, left, shown here with to Ned Lamont, the party-endorsed Democratic candidate for governor, wants to protect abortion rights with an amendment to the state Constitution.

Judge rules on immigrant children detained in Conn.

Registration will allow you to post comments on newstimes.com and create a newstimes.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. Yale student Larissa Martinez, 21, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, holds a banner at an immigration rally outside the federal courthouse in Bridgeport, Conn.

Blumenthal – bot’ attack reveals web’s toxic side

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and his staff on Friday were investigating what they believe is an anonymous Internet attack involving a women who says she was harassed and assaulted when Blumenthal was U.S. attorney nearly 40 yuears ago. less U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and his staff on Friday were investigating what they believe is an anonymous Internet attack involving a women who says she was harassed and assaulted when Blumenthal was U.S. ... more Twitter account of Sarah Brooks, whose photo is identical to the one used by @LindaFl1257, a Twitter account which has been suspended.

Obama Advisor Who ‘Unmasked’ Trump Officials To Speak In Fairfield

Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice, who has been in the news this week for "unmasking" some senior Trump officials, will have her first-ever public speaking engagement since leaving government at Fairfield University later this month. Rice will present "Envisioning Our Global Future" to kick off the university's Open VISIONS Forum lecture series on Sept.

Capitol Buzz: N.I.M.B.Y spirit pervades proceedings

Nothing says "not in my backyard" like the Connecticut General Assembly . An hour after one committee discarded legislation Monday that would advance efforts to foster regional purchases and save towns money, a peripheral bill that would let communities fill local advisory boards and commissions outside the requirements of minority-representation stayed alive, 7-6.

Trump Expected To Replace Fairfield’s Daly As U.S. Attorney In Connecticut

With President-Elect Donald Trump expected to name a new U.S. Attorney for Connecticut, the guessing game has begun for a replacement for Deirdre M. Daly, a Fairfield resident, according to the Connecticut Law Tribune. Daly was appointed by President Barack Obama in May 2014.

Former WWE wrestling executive becoming GOP mega donor

In this Aug. 15, 2012, file photo, Linda McMahon, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, left, talks with supporter David Becker and his baby daughter Shelby at campaign stop in Fairfield, Conn. The former wrestling executive and two-time Senate candidate has been involved in Republican campaigns across the country in 2016, including hosting fundraisers and making political contributions for major candidates.

Trump lashes out at ‘crooked media’

Donald Trump, clearly angered by news reports that he has grown depressed and sullen over his fading presidential prospects, has issued some of his sharpest attacks on the media. "I am not running against Crooked Hillary Clinton," the Republican presidential candidate said in a speech late Saturday in Fairfield, Connecticut.

The Latest: Trump camp goes on tear against the media

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Sacred Heart University, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in Fairfield, Conn. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Sacred Heart University, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in Fairfield, Conn.

The Latest: Pence suggests he may release tax forms

Donald Trump's running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, is suggesting he may release his tax returns before the election in November. That would put him at odds with Trump, who has refused to make public any information about the taxes he and his companies have paid.

Trump turns up the heat at Fairfield rally

Carol O'Brien of Darien and Liam Motzing, 9, of New York City wait in line for the Donald Trump Rally at Sacred Heart University Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Fairfield, Conn. Carol O'Brien of Darien and Liam Motzing, 9, of New York City wait in line for the Donald Trump Rally at Sacred Heart University Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Fairfield, Conn.