Delaware
Who will be joining Coons, Blunt Rochester and McBride at Trump’s address to Congress
Demonstrators gather in Wilmington to protest Trump policies
Demonstrators gathered in Wilmington’s Rodney Square to protest policies by the Trump administration. 2/17/25
Delaware’s congressional delegation plans to make a statement with the three Delaware guests they’re bringing to President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday.
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester and U.S. Congresswoman Sarah McBride have each invited a Delawarean impacted by recent jobs actions by Trump’s administration.
Here’s who they invited.
Who are the guests?
Coons will host Rory Badger of Seaford, a combat veteran and a former U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service employee who was recently fired by the Department of Government Efficiency.
“[Badger] is a Delawarean who served in combat overseas in the defense of the country he loves and then came home to continue serving his country in civilian life,” Coons said in a statement. “His thanks? An unceremonious and illegal firing by President Trump and an unelected billionaire.”
“I was unceremoniously dismissed from a job I’d worked hard for and was good at. This should have been handled with more care,” Badger said in a statement. “I’m proud to sit next to my senator from Delaware to lift the voices of those who received this kind of treatment. Our stories should be known.”
Blunt Rochester will be joined by Laura Wallace of Middletown.
Wallace, a former Office of Early Childhood Development employee, was fired following executive orders from Trump’s administration, according to the press release.
“I loved that job, but because this administration does not value our work, I will not have the opportunity to continue in that role and children and families in our country will be negatively impacted,” Wallace said in a statement.
Wallace appreciates the opportunity to let her story be heard.
“I hope others take notice that there are countless more people like me, trying to pick up the pieces for my family because of the recklessness of this administration,” Wallace said.
McBride’s guest is Nelson Hill, the current president of the labor union Delaware State AFL-CIO and UFCW Local 27.
“[Hill] represents tens of thousands of workers across Delaware in the private and public sector who have seen their jobs, pay, and rights undermined by this administration,” McBride said in a statement. “I’m proud that [Hill] will be coming down to Washington to stand with me against this administration’s ongoing effort to undermine Delaware worker’s rights in order to line the pockets of the uber wealthy.”
When is President Trump’s joint congressional address?
President Trump is scheduled to give his address on Mar. 4 at 9 p.m.
USA Today will be covering the live event. Viewers can watch it here.
Olivia Montes covers state government and community impact. You can reach her at omontes@delawareonline.com.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:19PM
ASTON, Pa. (WPVI) — Summer camps are in full swing, and on Wednesday the Action Cam was in Aston, where kids are getting some hands-on learning at Delaware County Technical School.
Middle school students are exploring career pathways as they build, cook, design and create in state-of-the-art classrooms.
They are doing everything from carpentry to cosmetology.
By the end of camp, the kids will create STEAM-based projects that they can take home.
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Across the State Trained AmeriCorps VISTA members will be on-site at 21 Delaware Libraries providing walk-in assistance for digital literacy
DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Libraries today announced the launch of a 10-week summer program aiming to support Delawareans on digital literacy.
The AmeriCorps Digital Literacy Specialists assist the public with computer and technology questions, including completing online applications, navigating websites, and building basic digital skills. As patrons become more comfortable, specialists can introduce them to the many free computer training programs and learning resources available through Delaware Libraries including in-person classes. This project is an initiative of the Division’s Social Innovation Team.
“Libraries are proud to expand their digital literacy specialist supports this summer with a presence in 21 Delaware Libraries,” said Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian of Delaware. “The digital landscape is ever evolving, and the Delaware Libraries stands at the ready to help Delawareans navigate AI, software skills, social media concepts, and more.”
There is no appointment needed for a meeting or to ask a question to a Specialist.
The Specialists are trained to support many concepts, including:
- Essential Software Skills
- Personalized Assistance
- Workplace Technology
- AI – Understanding & Help
- Basic Computer Skills & Classes
- Social Media Help
- Navigate Internet, Avoid Scams
- Using Tech in Daily Life, Device Help
- Learning Express, Northstar Certification
- And Much More!
Visit DelawareLibraries.org/Digital to view a full schedule of Specialists. For more services visit DelawareLibraries.org/GetConnected!
Delaware Libraries offer specialty library cards for every age group, including a My First Delaware Library Card for birth to age 5, a Super Library Card for children ages 6–12; a Teen Delaware Library Card for ages 13-17 and Delaware Library cards for everyone.
Sign up for a Delaware Library Card today! It’s Easy! It’s Free! It’s Online!
Instructions in Spanish are also available. (En el sitio web de las bibliotecas de Delaware se pueden encontrar instrucciones en español para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca gratuita de Delaware)
Programming celebrating the Delaware Libraries’ 125th anniversary will continue throughout the year.
Delaware
Talk & Film Bring Delaware’s Revolutionary Story to Life at Archives’ First Saturday Program – State of Delaware News
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will host a special First Saturday Program featuring a presentation and a screening of a new documentary exploring Delaware’s pivotal role in America’s founding.
The event will begin with a shortened presentation of Independence or the Bayonet, examining the critical days leading up to July 1776 through the perspectives of Caesar Rodney, George Read, and Thomas McKean.
Following the presentation, attendees will watch Caesar Rodney’s Ride: The Story of Delawareans and the Declaration of Independence, a new one-hour documentary presented by the Delaware Heritage Commission. The film explores Caesar Rodney’s legendary overnight ride to Philadelphia and the important role Delawareans played in the fight for American independence.
This special program is part of the Delaware Public Archives’ ongoing Delaware 250 educational programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlighting Delaware’s unique contributions to the nation’s founding.
The program is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Delaware Public Archives or to learn more about upcoming events and programs, visit archives.delaware.gov.
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