Sen. Klobuchar previews joint hearing on Capitol riots
With security still tight around the U.S. Capitol, Congress will take its first step Tuesday to investigate the Jan. 6 riot and attempt to overturn the Electoral College vote.
Senator Klobuchar plays visible role at historic inauguration
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar played a big role in the inauguration ceremonies at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Capitol breach and electoral vote process
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota called in to FOX 9 News to explain what happened when word of a Capitol breach reached the Senate chamber. Klobuchar said, “This was a mob. Every single one of those people should be prosecuted.” As for the process of counting and certifying electoral votes, she said “our democracy must go on.”
Klobuchar to Trump: Sign the stimulus package into law
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is calling on President Donald Trump to back down from his threat to veto the $900 billion stimulus package approved by Congress this week.
Klobuchar, Emmer expect $900 billion stimulus soon, including direct checks
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer don't agree on much, but both expect Congress to pass a stimulus package over the weekend or early next week.
'President-elect Joe Biden?' For Minnesota's Rep. Emmer, not yet
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer declined to call President-elect Joe Biden the president-elect Thursday, but said he planned to attend Biden's inauguration.
Legal panel calls for Myon Burrell to be released from prison after 2002 conviction
A national panel of legal experts recommended the immediate release of a Black man sentenced to life in prison as a teenager nearly two decades ago.
Metro Meals on Wheels estimates 400% increase in demand amid pandemic, holidays
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Senator Amy Klobuchar is rallying support for nonprofits in the midst of a growing hunger crisis in the state.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins small business owners in calling for more relief
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar highlighted an urgent need for relief for small businesses Sunday afternoon.
Deadlines loom for vote certification, court action as Biden is presumed President-elect
Following one of the most contentious campaigns in history, President Donald Trump is refusing to concede and is now promising legal action in the coming days to challenge Joe Biden’s win.
Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar respond to Barrett confirmation
Minnesota senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar responded after Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court Monday evening.
Klobuchar calls Barrett 'polar opposite' of Ginsburg
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) had her opportunity Tuesday to question Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett, using her time to press the judge on her conservative views.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls for unity, makes appeal to moderates during DNC address
On night one of the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Senator and former Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar talked about unity within the party and made an appeal to voters who feel stuck between the poles of American politics.
Senator Klobuchar hopes to fit bill to help music venues in next stimulus package
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses across the sector. Among them, music venues have been unable to hold shows for months and it’s unclear when acts will be able to perform in the future.
Sen. Klobuchar introduces bill to provide $10 billion in relief for music venues like First Avenue
With no reopening in sight for clubs, Senator Amy Klobuchar introduced new legislation on Wednesday that would make available $10 billion to assist music halls impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Senator Klobuchar urges public to make blood plasma donations during pandemic
Senator Amy Klobuchar is highlighting the urgent need for plasma donations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Legal experts review Myon Burrell's life sentence
An independent panel of national legal experts will review the conviction of an African American teenager who was sentenced to life in prison nearly two decades ago for the murder of a little girl, struck by a stray bullet while studying in her south Minneapolis home, Northwestern University’s Center on Wrongful Convictions and the New York-based Innocence Project announced Monday.
Klobuchar wants to see Biden seize 'historic moment' by adding woman of color to presidential ticket
For Amy Klobuchar, the vice presidential speculation began the moment on March 2 when she ended her presidential campaign and endorsed Joe Biden.
Minnesota lawmakers call for thorough investigation into George Floyd's death
Minnesota lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died after being arrested by Minneapolis police.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar honors veteran's family with Bronze Star he never received
Sen. Amy Klobuchar presented a Minnesota family with a bronze star Sunday afternoon.