Amy Klobuchar

Rural businesses need access to global markets to thrive. I reintroduced the bipartisan Promoting Rural Exports Act that will give them the tools to boost exports, reach new customers, and grow no matter their ZIP code.

President Trump’s firing of Erika McEntarfer, a respected, nonpartisan economist confirmed by the Senate with strong bipartisan support, because he didn’t like the jobs report is absurd. Trump can’t fire his way out of the economic mess he created.

Prices are going up and we know why - the President’s chaotic and destructive trade policies.

Welcome to the world, Elena Linda Johnson Castañeda! 💗 Congrats to my former staffer Kayla and her husband James on their newest addition to the family.

After 49 years away, dropout Jimmy Jam receives honorary diploma from Minneapolis Washburn High School He returned home Friday for the school’s 100th anniversary celebration.

Congrats to my friend and music legend Jimmy Jam on finally receiving his Washburn High School diploma as part of their 100th anniversary! From the Grammys to the Rock Hall to the graduation stage, you’ve made Minnesota proud every step of the way.

www.startribune.com/jimmy-jam-co...

Apprenticeships are a crucial step for many Americans looking for long-term, quality employment. We need to keep working across the aisle to make these training opportunities available to more Americans.

Due to Congressional Republican cuts, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will permanently close its doors. The CPB was responsible for stewarding federal funding of local public media outlets across the nation. This is a massive loss for the American people.

You can’t fire yourself out of a bad economy.

You can’t fudge the numbers to convince the American people that everything is ok when every day they are feeling these rising costs.

Trump’s tariffs are raising costs for families and hurting small businesses. The average household is paying $2,400 more with $300 of that in higher food prices. Inflation is rising, uncertainty is growing, and Americans are paying the price.

Canada is the largest trading partner for dozens of states including Minnesota. Trump’s tariffs on one of our closest allies have driven up costs, hurt businesses, and created chaos. Instead of trade agreements, he’s increasing these tariffs, leading to more instability and inflation.

Midnight came and went on another one of the President’s self imposed trade deadlines... and….surprise surprise....... there is barely anything to show for it.

Just more tariff taxes and expenses for American families.

It was 18 years ago today that the I-35W bridge collapsed in Minneapolis. As I said then: A bridge shouldn’t fall down in the middle of America. We came together, rebuilt, and remain committed to preventing a tragedy like this from happening again.

Trump fires commissioner of labor statistics after weaker-than-expected jobs figures slam markets Trump accused BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer of being a political appointee who was manipulating jobs data.

Breaking: Kill the messenger.

Trump fires commissioner of labor statistics after weaker-than-expected jobs figures slam markets

www.cnbc.com/2025/08/01/t...

Mayor Frey, wife have second daughter Estelle Bloom Frey was born 10 days after the due date

Congrats to Mayor Jacob, Sarah and especially big sister Frida on the arrival of Estelle Bloom Frey!

Minneapolis Mayor Frey, wife have second daughter

www.startribune.com/mayor-jacob-...

Let’s be honest about what’s happening with these tariffs: This is not a coherent trade strategy. This is chaos. And it’s hardworking families, farmers, and small businesses who are paying the price.

We took to the Senate floor last night to speak out against these taxes:

Republican cuts to Medicaid are undermining all pediatric health care in this country. Regardless of where you get your health insurance, these devastating cuts will mean less access to care.

Millions of kids rely on SNAP to automatically enroll them in a free school lunch program. Cuts to SNAP threaten to take away the nutrition kids need to learn and grow.

I support efforts to make the Department of Agriculture work better for farmers, families, and rural areas, but the reorganization they announced last week will almost certainly result in worse service. We are holding a bipartisan hearing today to get answers.

Today marks 60 years since Medicare and Medicaid were signed into law. These programs have provided health care and security for millions of Americans. Now, they're under threat from Republicans. We must protect and strengthen them for generations to come.

Emil Bove’s allegiance isn’t to the law and Constitution. It’s to Donald Trump.

He doesn’t deserve a lifetime appointment to the court. I voted no. But Republicans pushed him through.

Congratulations to my former Chief Counsel of Rules, Matthew Shapanka, and his wife Megan on the arrival of Addison Louise “Addy” Shapanka. Wishing your growing family all the best!

Social Security is a promise: if you work hard and pay in, you can retire with dignity. These cuts are a betrayal of seniors who count on Social Security to cover everyday living expenses.

The Administration’s callous termination of Temporary Protected Status for Afghans leaves thousands at risk of being deported. This would be a terrible betrayal of so many who supported us during the war and I am fighting to get them the legal certainty they deserve.

Time Magazine’s cover story sheds light on the horrific crime of the kidnapping of over 20,000 Ukrainian children. We must pass my bipartisan legislation to help Ukraine’s urgent work in finding these stolen kids.

Roy Cooper is the perfect choice to represent North Carolina in the U.S. Senate. He’s a proven leader we need in Washington. Let’s help him win!

Yes, let’s talk about WASTE. There are no limits.

Wash Post headline: Trump admin to DESTROY birth control intended as aid (my CAPS)

2 million packets of birth control pills
50k intrauterine devices
2 million doses of injectable contraceptives
900k implantable contraceptive devices

Reports of these firings at the Justice Department are deeply concerning. The Antitrust Division has long worked to enforce the law to fight monopoly power, but these attorneys may have been fired for doing just that. The Administration must provide answers.

Organizations like CHUM in Duluth do important work making sure Minnesotans can put food on the table. Cuts to food assistance will mean there is even more demand. Hear from April who heads up distribution services:

The Duluth Art Institute is a true treasure for Northeastern Minnesota that brings people together. A big thank you to Executive Director Christina Woods for a great tour and for welcoming me into your home to meet talented local artists.

NEWS: A federal judge has blocked the Administration's effort to defund Planned Parenthood.