Democratic Senator Peter Welch heard these concerns firsthand during a roundtable with his constituents on Monday in St. Albans, Vermont. His open dialogue included local business owners, farmers and state lawmakers who explained the impact that the 25% tariff threatened by Trump could have on their communities.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders questioned Health Secretary nominee RFK Jr. on vaccine stance, calling responses "troubling" and "problematic."

About 50 people participated in a virtual roundtable hosted by U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) on Friday to discuss the local ramifications of a chaotic week.

Vermont Sen. Peter Welch grilled the president’s pick to lead the FBI at a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Thursday.

In a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Peter Welch said the only solution that would offer lasting peace is two independent states. He said a secure, independent, and demilitarized Palestinian state is key to lasting peace in the region.

The Vermont senators and representative gave a joint statement expressing their concern of this "authoritarian" decision to freeze federal grants.

Congresswoman Becca Balint held a series of press conferences in Montpelier Thursday to discuss Trump Administration executive orders and the impact on Vermonters.

Welch highlights RFK Jr.’s lack of plans to fix broken health care system. Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) on Wednesday raised concerns about the

Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) recently joined Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) to introduce the Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential ( MAPLE) Act and the Supporting All Producers ( SAP) Act, two bipartisan, bicameral bills to support Vermont’s maple industry.

President Trump believes chaos is an instrument of persuasion,” U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) said on Wednesday.

Vermont businesses are sounding the alarm over anticipated tariffs from the Trump administration. From manufacturing to solving Vermont’s housing crisis to what folks pay on their electric bill, local business leaders say anticipated fees on the import of Canadian goods will ultimately fall on the backs of consumers and stifle economic growth.

Many industries, including agriculture, technology, and manufacturing, voiced concerns over the possible financial burden.