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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO DEFEND CRITICAL CONSUMER PROTECTION EFFORTS

Dec 27, 2025 Alex

(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the complete defunding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which has returned more than $21 billion improperly taken from over 205 million Americans throughout its 14-year existence. The CFPB’s current acting director, Russel Vought, is attempting to completely defund the agency by refusing to request any funding from the Federal Reserve, which will virtually guarantee the agency runs out of money in January 2026. As Attorney General Tong and the coalition argue, this will have devastating impacts on consumers and severely disrupt states’ consumer protection abilities, which rely on consumer complaints and data from CFPB. Attorney General Tong and the…

Stratford

STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN JANUARY

Dec 27, 2025 Alex

1/6–1/31: I Have a Dream Interactive DisplayJoin us in celebrating MLK, Jr’s birthday by continuing the DREAM! Martin had a dream, what’s your DREAM? Share your dreams for the future on our interactive display! Let’s inspire each other and keep the DREAMs moving forward. Grades 6–12. No registration required. Location: Teen Department. 1/8: 3:00–4:30 pm: Teen Paint by NumberNeed a calming activity before midterms? Paint by number is here! We’ll have various canvases to pick from. Grades 6–12. No registration needed. Location: Lovell Room. 1/9–1/20: Mid-Term Stress Buster Grab ‘N GoMid-terms—no problem! Each G’N’G contains note cards, post-its, pens, pencils, stress balls, ERASERS, & some surprises. Stop by the Teen Desk & grab your mid-term prep kit while supplies last.…

Trumbull

Police Confirm Gun Fired During Teen Dispute at Trumbull Mall; No Injuries Reported

Dec 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/PiCIFOnWDWE Trumbull Police have confirmed that a firearm was discharged during a dispute involving several teenagers at the Trumbull Mall late Friday afternoon. Officers responded to numerous 911 calls around 5:45 p.m. reporting a disturbance on the upper level of the mall near the Macy’s store. According to police, the teens—who were all known to one another—became involved in a heated argument while walking through the shopping center. During the dispute, one individual displayed a handgun and fired at least one shot inside the mall. Authorities confirmed that no one was struck by the gunfire and no injuries were reported. Traffic exiting the mall around its 6:00 p.m. closing time was delayed as officers searched for those involved, who are…

Trumbull

Witness Reports Single Gunshot During Fight at Trumbull Mall

Dec 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

An anonymous witness reports that a single gunshot was fired during a brief fight inside the Trumbull Mall Friday evening. According to the witness, the incident occurred around 5:35 p.m. when a group of teenagers came up the escalator from the food court toward the front of Macy’s and began yelling. Several individuals allegedly threw punches, and during the altercation one person reportedly pulled out a black semi-automatic handgun and fired a single shot, which struck the ground. The witness stated they did not see anyone injured or observe any signs of a gunshot wound victim. Police were reported to be on scene shortly after the incident, but all involved parties had fled prior to their arrival. Photos shared by…

Trumbull

Shooting At The Mall

Dec 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a shooting which occurred at the Trumbull Mall in Trumbull. There are no reported injuries at this time, but this story is currently developing.

Bridgeport

House Fire

Dec 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Norwalk Firefighters rescue a dog in a house fire on Brook Street. No reported injuries.ac 2025-12-26@4:48pm-- #Norwalk CT #ctfire

State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG LEADS NEARLY $150 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH MERCEDES-BENZ USA AND DAIMLER AG OVER EMISSIONS FRAUD

Dec 26, 2025 Alex

Connecticut to receive $4,989,276 (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 50 attorneys general announcing a $149,673,750 settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG for violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling and leasing vehicles equipped with undisclosed emissions defeat devices that illegally circumvented Connecticut’s strong emissions standards. The settlement also includes more than $200 million in potential consumer relief. “Mercedes-Benz and Daimler hid devices inside their vehicles to cheat emissions tests, knowingly pumping out toxic emissions far exceeding legal limits. Their deception hurt their customers and harmed air quality for all Americans, and we’re holding them accountable. This settlement, as with others previously reached with Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler, sends millions…

Bridgeport

Structure Fire

Dec 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/SEGX9-4_tS0 Report of a house fire around the 1000 block of Pembroke Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene to heavy fire and quickly a second alarm was called. There is no further information at this time.

Bridgeport

Christmas Night Fire

Dec 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/0ZzIYuyC-Ts Firefighters were called to the 500 block of Dewey Street for a structure fire. Unconfirmed radio reports say the fire may have started in the basement and spread to the upper floors. There were no reported injuries. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.

State News

AG Tong Leads Multistate Opposition to Trump Rollbacks of PFAS Regulations

Dec 25, 2025 Alex

HARTFORD, CT — Attorney General William Tong announced that he is leading a coalition of 15 attorneys general opposing efforts by the Trump administration to roll back federal reporting requirements for PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals.” In a formal comment letter submitted to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, the attorneys general objected to proposed changes that would gut PFAS data reporting and recordkeeping requirements established by Congress under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The existing rule, finalized by EPA in 2023, requires manufacturers and importers to report known information about PFAS in their products during a one-time reporting period scheduled to begin in April 2026. PFAS are widely used manmade chemicals found in everyday products such as…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO DEFEND CRITICAL CONSUMER PROTECTION EFFORTS

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