Katina works part-time so she can care for her mom, who underwent three surgeries to remove a spinal tumor. Medicaid provides Katina access to care that she could lose due to Republicans’ Big Betrayal. We are fighting for Katina and every American whose health care is at risk.

BREAKING NEWS: a federal judge blocked the Administration’s attempt to illegally fire three Consumer Product Safety Commissioners. Whether it’s baby products or swimming pools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission keeps people safe. This ruling is a win for all consumers.

FYI Brooklyn Park Police have issued a shelter in place order in the area surrounding the Edinburgh Golf Course as they search for a suspect in “multiple targeted shootings.” The suspect is armed and dangerous and may be impersonating law enforcement. startribune.com/brooklyn-park-…

This is a stunning act of violence. I’m thankful for all the law enforcement who are responding in real time. My prayers are with the Hortman and Hoffman families. Both legislators are close friends and devoted to their families and public service.

I am heartbroken and horrified by the tragic loss of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were taken from us in an act of violence. Melissa was a good friend and we started in politics at the same time and were always there for each other. She was a true public

The governor is asking people in Minnesota not to attend rallies today until this murderer is apprehended. This is the right call for public safety. It isn’t about the rallies themselves…it’s because there’s a killer who knows no limits who hasn’t yet been apprehended and law

A joint statement from our entire Congressional delegation including Representatives McCollum and Emmer, Senator Smith, and Representatives Craig, Omar, Stauber, Fischbach, Finstad, and Morrison condemning political violence and praying for the Hortman and Hoffman families:

The Hortman family helped raise and train dogs to partner with veterans. One of the many reasons we will miss Melissa and Mark.

Just received this encouraging update from Senator Hoffman's wife, Yvette, on their recovery in the hospital. Grateful for their progress and will continue to keep them in our prayers.

Thank you to all in law enforcement who worked relentlessly to locate and arrest this suspect. It was a mammoth and heroic effort.

Incredible story of instinct and courage from Brooklyn Park Sgt. Rielly Nordan and other responding officers. Their swift action prevented an even greater tragedy and led to the suspect’s arrest. We are deeply grateful for their bravery and service. startribune.com/brooklyn-park-…

Thank you to former VA Secretary—and proud Minnesotan—Denis McDonough for taking part in the Minnesota DFL Party town hall last week in Bloomington to hear from veterans. The message was clear: protect the VA, stop the chaos, and honor the promise we’ve made to those who’ve served.

Sen. Smith and I just spoke about the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman on the floor. I shared these poignant words from their kids: “The best way to honor our parents’ memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else.”

Former Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young said it best: “We know what a Congress determined to help families make ends meet can do for the American people. That's not what's happening in the Republican budget bill.”

The Big Beautiful Betrayal lowers incomes for nearly 100 million working families, raises mortgage costs, and takes funding from rural hospitals — all while giving massive tax breaks to the wealthy. This isn’t the bill for you and we must reject it.

So bad. We don’t have enough doctors. I have a bill with several senate republicans to EXPAND the number of residencies for doctors from other countries. Will they stand up to this? Trump Travel Restrictions Bar Residents Needed at U.S. Hospitals nytimes.com/2025/06/18/hea… via

On Juneteenth, we celebrate the triumph of freedom and honor the resilience of Black Americans in the face of centuries of injustice. Today and every day we must continue to push for a more just society.

For decades, C-SPAN has let Americans see their government in action. At a time when trust in institutions matters more than ever, I’m working to ensure major streaming services carry C-SPAN. washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…