I learned a new vocabulary word that I shared with DFLers in @dflsd33.bsky.social last night — kakistocracy: government by the least suitable or competent citizens of a state. It's sadly all too timely for our current situation, which is why we need to flip the House in November!

JUST IN: Education Minnesota endorses Jake Johnson, Betty McCollum and Ilhan Omar for Congress edmn.me/40z4Usk #edmnvotes

Pleased to deliver $1.35M in federal funding to reconstruct Weir Drive in Woodbury! This project will help prevent flooding that cuts off access to an apartment complex, a middle school, and several Woodbury businesses.

A great start to the first weekend of conventions for Team Betty and congratulations to John Marty, Aisha Elmquist, @davidformn40b.bsky.social, @judyseeberger.bsky.social, and Cole Birkeland on their DFL endorsements! I'm looking forward to joining them on the campaign trail this year. #MN04

Article I of the Constitution grants Congress, not the President, the power to impose tariffs. Today’s Supreme Court ruling reaffirms the constitution and the importance of the separation of powers.

Scripture is an ill-suited defense for this administration's heartless approach to immigration. My Catholic faith compels me to welcome my immigrant neighbor and to treat them with respect and dignity. Speaker Johnson should take note.

Last night with the help of three Republicans, House Democrats took back Congressional control over tariffs. Today, I’ll be voting YES today to stop Trump’s reckless tariff war with Canada.

Senate District 40 DFLers, thank you for welcoming me to your January meeting! The ICE & CBP occupation of Minnesota has been difficult for all of us, and it needs to end. I was glad to see so many of you ready to stand up for our values and work towards victory in November.

I'll be joining @listentothemiddle.bsky.social on @mprnews.org at 8:00 PM to discuss the ICE and CBP occupation of Minnesota and the need for accountability for the brutal, appalling conduct of DHS against Minnesotans. Tune in: www.mprnews.org/listen

Amy Klobuchar's record of leadership in the U.S. Senate, her passion for justice, and her tireless commitment to the people of Minnesota means we can count on her to lead our great state forward with courage and compassion.

Congratulations to both Shelley Buck and Meg Luger-Nikolai on decisive victories in their special elections last night to bring DFLers back to full strength in the Minnesota House! I'm looking forward to working with them on behalf of our shared constituents. #mnleg

The act of political violence perpetrated against Congresswoman Omar this evening is completely unacceptable. I’m grateful for the swift response by the Minneapolis Police Department and security personnel on site.

Polls close at 8:00 PM in the special elections for House Districts 47A and 64A. I'm proud to be supporting @buckforhouse.bsky.social and Meg Luger-Nikolai and if you live in 47A or 64A, I encourage you to get out and vote for them today! Find your polling location: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov

I voted NO today on the Department of Homeland Security funding bill. I will not vote for a dime of funding for DHS while the Trump Administration occupies Minnesota and ICE, DHS, and CBP agents brutalize our neighbors in violation of the law and our Constitution.

Representative Stauber and House Republicans this week are advancing legislation to remove federal protections for the Boundary Waters watershed. I'm the strongest voice in Congress for protecting the BWCA and I’ll be doing everything I can to defeat this legislation.

ICE's Acting Director said in April that the Trump administration’s goal is to deport immigrants like Amazon moves packages: "Like Prime, but with human beings." It's disgusting and dehumanizing and it's why I'm standing in strong opposition to a potential ICE facility in Woodbury.

Secretary Noem should be fired. If she’s not, she should be impeached by the House, convicted by the Senate, and removed from office. It's time for her to go.

I am aware of reports of a shooting involving federal agents that has resulted in the serious injury of a civilian.

Last week, we were able to force a vote and pass a bill to reverse President Trump's executive order stripping away collective bargaining rights from nearly 1 million federal workers.

Congratulations to Shelley Buck and Meg Luger-Nikolai on their victories in tonight's House District 47A and 64A DFL primaries! I'll be proudly supporting Shelley and Meg in these 4th District seats to bring DFLers back to full strength in the Minnesota House. #mnleg

I’ll be back in Washington tomorrow so I stopped by Ramsey County Elections over the weekend to cast my vote in the special primary for House District 64A. House District 47A will have a special primary tomorrow as well. #mnleg Check if you live in 47A or 64A: www.gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/distri...

It was my pleasure to welcome DFLers to the 4th District at today's SCC meeting in New Brighton! My thanks go to those at today's meeting putting in the work to ensure we defeat the Republicans enabling this cruel, corrupt, and chaotic administration in 2026. 📸: Quentin Wathum-Ocama

As ICE and federal immigration authorities are targeting our communities, I want all Minnesotans to know their rights and be able to inform others so we can uphold due process and the rule of law.

I'm so saddened to learn of Andrena Guines' passing over the weekend. Andrena was a friend and valuable resource to so many in our party and a dedicated Vice Chair of the 4th District DFL. My deepest condolences to Andrena's friends and family during this difficult time.

Team Betty wrapped up tabling at the House District 64A DFL Convention earlier this evening after a great day of talking with delegates about caucuses and opportunities to get involved in 2026!

Team Betty was set up at House District 47A DFL Convention last night to talk with with DFL delegates and get them signed up to caucus and volunteer!

The only "garbage" is Donald Trump's racist, pathetic attacks on our fellow Minnesotans.

Happy Thanksgiving! 2025 has been a year filled with ups and downs, but I’ve been thankful to have supporters like you with me every step of the way. I hope you have a wonderful day with family, friends, and loved ones. Enjoy the food, stay safe, and stay warm!

“'If Burma is unsafe for American visitors, it is certainly unsafe for those who have fled the country and been given protected status,' U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum said in a statement. The Democrat is a longtime advocate for Minnesota’s Karen population and co-chair of the Burma caucus."

When Donald Trump is in trouble, he always falls back to what he knows: throwing attacks and creating chaos. I stand proudly with Minnesota's Somali community against Trump's ugly attacks meant to distract from his failures as President.

Right after voting NO on the Senate's terrible deal last week, I joined DFLers in Senate District 41 for their monthly meeting to discuss my vote and to thank them for the work they're doing to help deliver DFL victories up and down the ballot in 2026. Good to be with them!

The House and the Senate have both passed legislation to release the Epstein files. It's now up to President Trump to sign the bill as he said he would.

It's time. Today, I will vote to release the Epstein Files.

The Senate’s terrible deal does nothing to address the looming healthcare crisis coming from Republicans’ refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits and the Medicaid and Medicare cuts they made in the Big Ugly Bill.

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have returned to Washington to vote on a bill to end the longest federal government shutdown in history. Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the vote.

Ahead of tonight's vote, I joined Minnesota Now with Nina Moini on @mprnews.org to discuss why I will be a strong NO on the terrible shutdown deal from the Senate.

The Senate’s government funding bill fails to address the Republican health care crisis and cuts SNAP by $18 billion. It’s a bad deal for the American people — I’ll be a strong NO when this bill comes up for a vote in the House of Representatives.

"As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, [Betty McCollum] opposed the cuts to the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health and has been a strong supporter of tobacco control. We need more lawmakers to follow her lead and put kids’ health first."

Earlier this week, I held a forum at a Saint Paul food shelf on the impacts of the Trump administration's tampering with SNAP benefits. With today's court order, the administration needs to obey the law and ensure SNAP recipients don't go hungry.

Nancy Pelosi has dedicated her life to serving the American people with honor, dignity, integrity, and a tireless commitment to elevating equality and freedom.

This bill wouldn’t just send Border Patrol agents into the Boundary Waters—this would allow the Department of Homeland Security to bulldoze habitats, trails, streams, and campgrounds to construct Border Patrol installations in America’s most breathtaking and scenic wilderness.

Spent the morning in Woodbury with Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and volunteers working to make sure we elect her to the Minnesota Senate and keep this seat blue! Amanda has been an outstanding representative and I know she’ll be an outstanding senator for Senate District 47. #mnleg

President Trump is choosing to let people go hungry during this Republican shutdown by refusing to tap into SNAP's emergency contingency funds.

I'm in Washington, D.C. ready to end this shutdown and prevent Americans' healthcare premiums from soaring. House Republicans aren't. They're welcome to join me anytime.

“We all do better when we ALL do better" 💚

Voters in Maplewood and Woodbury are heading to the polls this fall for a special election that will determine control of the Minnesota Senate. I'm proud to be supporting Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger to defend our DFL majority. Can you chip in $10, $20 or $30 to help fuel her campaign?

As the People's Lawyer, @keithellison.bsky.social is defending our rights, fighting for justice, protecting consumers, and taking a leading role against the Trump administration's cruel, illegal overreach in court. I'm proud to support him in his re-election campaign for Attorney General.

Donald Trump is retaliating against states that voted against him in the 2024 presidential election by canceling grants to expand the grid, boost clean energy, and improve America’s infrastructure. It’s illegal, it’s shortsighted, and it’s childish.

Defending the Boundary Waters, protecting the Mississippi River, and fighting for clean air and water are among my top priorities in Congress. I'm proud to have the endorsement of @lcv.org in my re-election campaign. #MN04

Kelly Moller will leave the Minnesota House next year with remarkable, hard-earned accomplishments in her work to combat mental health stigma, champion the wellbeing & dignity of people with disabilities, provide justice for sexual assault survivors, prevent gun violence, and more. #mnleg