If Republicans don’t extend ACA tax credits by the end of the year, insurance premiums will skyrocket. We shouldn’t force folks to choose between paying more or going uninsured. Republicans need to extend program's funding.

At Farm Aid, introducing “Midwest Farmer’s Daughter” Margo Price. Last week, she performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live and we want her on HIS SHOW again!

Thousands of Ukrainian children have been kidnapped by Russia. We cannot let them be used as bargaining chips. That's why I joined Senators Graham, Blumenthal and Britt to introduce new bipartisan legislation to increase pressure on Russia to release these kids — now.

Met the legendary Willie Nelson tonight at Farm Aid. For 40 years, he has championed family farmers and tirelessly advocated for our rural communities. And he’s still going strong at 92!

What an incredible night here at Farm Aid in Minneapolis! For 40 years, this concert has lifted up family farmers and reminded us that food connects us all. Plus I got to introduce the one and only Margo Price!

America’s cancer research has saved millions of lives, fueled our economy, and reinforced our global leadership. The administration’s cuts to medical research are devastating for patients and their loved ones — threatening breakthroughs that are within reach.  www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...

Ukrainian children are being ripped away from their parents—kidnapped by Russia and forced into “re-education” programs and even military training. Senator Grassley and I are calling out Putin’s depravity and working to help bring these children home. www.foxnews.com/opinion/sens...

A new outbreak of avian flu was reported at a turkey farm in Redwood County. As migratory bird season increases outbreaks, we must give producers and farmers the tools to stay safe, including an effective vaccine strategy for poultry and dairy cattle.   www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

The Big Beautiful Betrayal is creating a health care crisis: rural hospitals & nursing homes are closing, and 15 million Americans are losing health care. If Republicans in Congress fail to renew the health care credits, 20+ million will see premiums soar. We must act now.

Rural communities need doctors, but the Big Beautiful Betrayal is eliminating federal student loan options, preventing thousands of young people from affording medical school. I joined @hirono.senate.gov to share why we must make becoming a physician more affordable—not less.

I’m glad the FTC is acting on my call to investigate Ticketmaster for failing to protect fans on its platform. I held a hearing about how Ticketmaster’s monopoly power raised prices during Taylor Swift’s Eras tour. We can’t let that happen to any fans again. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Trump’s tariff taxes on Canada will raise costs, hurt businesses, and eliminate jobs while damaging our relationship with our neighbor and ally. Today, @kaine.senate.gov and I reintroduced a bipartisan bill to undo the President’s reckless tariffs on Canadian goods.

I spoke to the National Grain and Feed Association’s board about the Grain Standards Act and the work I have been doing to help those affected by tariffs. We must continue to support our farmers and rural small businesses.

During my talk with the National Grain and Feed Association’s board, Nick Friant from Minnesota brought me a beautiful painting of the MN loon from his daughter, who joined him in DC earlier this summer when he testified before the Senate Ag Committee.

The Safford family currently pays $278/month for health insurance. If Congressional Republicans let enhanced health care tax credits expire, next year their premiums would soar to ~$1,800/month.  That’s a health and economic catastrophe. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

A new report from @hrl-yalesph.bsky.social shows Russia has held kidnapped Ukrainian children at 200+ sites where they are being forced into “re-education programs” and even subjected to military training. We must help Ukraine find these kids and bring them home. www.nbcnews.com/world/ukrain...

Julie Paidar lost her husband, Fire Captain Mike Paidar, to a service-related cancer in 2020. She has been a tireless advocate and an incredible partner in our effort to pass my bipartisan legislation to ensure firefighters and their families receive the support they deserve.

The administration’s chaotic messaging about vaccines is putting our kids at risk. We need leaders who will keep our children safe and healthy.

I asked a Meta whistleblower: Did Meta stop research projects on child safety? Did Meta restrict info researchers collect? Did Meta modify research results? Did Meta require researchers to delete data? His answer: Yes, yes, yes, and yes. That says it all.

Last week we celebrated Americans from across the country who believe every kid deserves a loving home, including Minnesota parents Tamara and Jeramy, who I nominated as Angels in Adoption. It was great to spend time with them and their two sons, Jiang Li and Liam.

I urged the President’s chief science and technology advisor to work with me to address the harms caused by AI chatbots and to support my bill with Senator Thune that puts in place rules of the road for AI.

Senator Blackburn and I led a hearing with whistleblowers who saw how Meta ignored child safety on their platforms.  Instead of fixing problems that led to exploitation, bullying, and even kids tragically dying by suicide, Meta actively suppressed research on safety concerns.

Abigail’s dog Bluey all decked out to cheer on the Vikings tonight! And she’s ready to protect JJ McCarthy from any unnecessary “Ruff”ness. Put her in coach!

We gathered today to mourn the loss & celebrate the life of Harper Moyski. Her mom said she was “filled with the brightest light” & never did anything halfway, always living with love &joy. I also saw Annunciation kids who had been there & were healing. It warmed our hearts. 💕

Great to be part of the Minnesota Optimism Walk to end Parkinson’s. Thank you to the patients, family members and health care professionals who made this event the largest-ever gathering of the Parkinson’s community in MN! We will never stop fighting for a cure.

Great news: @mndnrewr.bsky.social says we're in for an especially vibrant fall! Can’t wait to hit the trails with John and soak in all that beauty.

Unemployment claims have hit the highest level since 2021. The President’s economic chaos and uncertainty are hurting American workers and families.

President Trump’s tariff taxes and economic chaos are increasing costs for Americans across the board—from groceries to energy bills to everyday goods.

Because the President and Republicans are allowing health care tax credits for working Americans to expire, millions of people are about to be told that their health insurance premiums will increase by hundreds of dollars a month. We are fighting to protect your pocketbook.

Russia's kidnapping of innocent Ukrainian children is an atrocity. These kids are taken from home—often with false promises of safety—and many are forced into military training camps. We must work to find them and demand Russia send them home.

This year, your health insurance costs will spike higher than they have in 15 years because Congressional Republicans are refusing to extend the health care tax credits.  Democrats are united in fighting to extend these credits and lower your health care costs.

Today I joined St. Paul firefighters, IAFF local leaders, and Mayor Carter to highlight my bipartisan bill to ensure the families of firefighters who pass away or become totally disabled from service-related cancers get the support they deserve.

24 years ago, our nation faced unimaginable loss. Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives cut short on 9/11 and honor the courage of first responders who risked their lives to save others. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

Heartbreaking news. My prayers are with Charlie Kirk’s family, his loved ones, and everyone impacted by this horrific act of violence.

I am praying for Charlie Kirk and his family. There is no place for political violence in our country. It needs to be condemned and it needs to stop -- now.

The mass kidnapping of Ukrainian children is immoral and unacceptable. Russia is sending abducted children to military training camps and preventing them from contacting their loved ones. We need to reunite these kids with their families immediately.

Americans in the Health Insurance Marketplace will see their premiums increase by an average of 75% next year because Republicans refuse to extend health care tax credits.   Trump promised to lower costs—but he’s sending them skyrocketing.

Due to the massive cost shifts in the Big Beautiful Betrayal, governors are being forced to choose between cutting health care, food assistance, education, public safety, or other critical services. This is a burden states simply cannot afford.  www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Internal emails published by the Washington Post show Meta employees were aware children younger than 13 were interacting with strangers on their virtual reality platforms, and yet did nothing to stop this.    We need rules of the road to keep kids safe online.

Today Senator Blackburn and I are holding a hearing with the whistleblowers who exposed how Meta has neglected children’s safety. Tech giants are facilitating sexual exploitation, bullying, and illicit drug sales. It’s dangerous—and it must be stopped.

With another 12,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs lost in August, we have lost jobs in this critical sector every month since Trump’s “Liberation Day.”    The President promised a manufacturing “renaissance.” Instead, his tariff taxes are hurting American workers and our factories.

The Senate just passed our resolution, supported by the entire Minnesota Delegation, to honor the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. We are united in condemning the violence and supporting the Annunciation community.

I'm all in for @Vikings tonight! Bring on the Bears #Skol

Over the weekend, Putin launched the largest air strike on Ukraine since the beginning of his brutal war. Treasury Secretary Bessent claimed, “We are prepared to increase pressure on Russia.”  The Administration must follow through now.

We need rules of the road so tech giants can’t treat child safety as an afterthought. I am grateful to the whistleblowers for sounding the alarm and look forward to their testimony at a hearing Senator Blackburn and I are leading tomorrow. wapo.st/4phKQpS

Dressed in vibrant colors to honor his extraordinary life, we gathered today to mourn the tragic loss of Fletcher Merkel. His dad Jesse said Fletcher was “all gas pedal, and no brake,” living life to the fullest. We stand with his family and the entire Annunciation community.

Congressional Republicans made a choice in their Big Beautiful Betrayal: Each millionaire's tax break is paid for by taking health insurance away from four Americans.  It’s not just wrong, it’s cruel. The tax code shouldn’t prioritize the wealthy over working Americans.

@umnduluth.bsky.social Chancellor Nies is a true Minnesotan. He grew up in Hutchinson, earned his bachelors’ degree at the University of St. Thomas, and worked at the 3M plant in Hutchinson. He is coming full circle now that he is back home leading this great university.

Just 22,000 jobs were created last month. President Trump: you can’t fire your way out of this mess. abcnews.go.com/Business/bls...

The through line between the administration’s tariff and vaccine policies: Whether it’s doctors or small business owners, they don’t listen to the American people. Tariffs are a $2,400 tax on every American family. Courts agree: Trump cannot impose across-the-board tariffs.