Amy Klobuchar
The latest on Amy Klobucher, the senior United States senator from Minnesota. Klobuchar has served the state in the U.S. Senate since 2007. She is the first woman elected to the United States Senate from Minnesota. Klobuchar unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for president in 2020, losing to Vice President Joe Biden.
Dems and GOP Unite In Fight Against Big Tech: 'It's Common Sense'
"If we don't have competition in the digital marketplace, we run the risk of damaging our economy .... but also our national security,"
Rep. Cicilline said.
Big Tech Lobbyists are Crying Wolf in a Desperate Bid to Avoid Competition
Google, Amazon and other tech giants have spun up their lobbying machines to prevent new legislation from threatening their bottom line.
Big Tech Antitrust Bills Ignore What Makes Silicon Valley Powerful
Private competition, whether of ideas or products, needs public space. But there is no public square, no public marketplace, on today's internet.
Late Rep. Jim Hagedorn Remembered by Amy Klobuchar, Tim Walz and Others
After the death of the GOP congressman who had had a long battle with cancer was announced on Friday, tributes began flooding in.
Lawmakers Take Aim at Social Media as Facebook, TikTok Face Scrutiny
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D) and Cynthia Lummis (R) introduced legislation to combat social media "addiction" and the spread of misinformation on the platforms.
Senate Passes Bill for Capitol Police to Request Help Without Pre-Approval
It took over an hour for the Pentagon to approve deploying the National Guard to the Capitol as tens of thousands of Trump supporters overwhelmed 1,200 Capitol Police officers.
5 Takeaways From Wednesday's Senate Hearing With Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri
Instagram's Mosseri proposed creating an "industry body" to help oversee social media companies moving forward.
Bipartisan Pair of Senators Champion Booster Shots as Omicron Threat Looms
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Bill Cassidy joined U.S. health officials on Sunday to push booster shots as more countries reported their first cases of the Omicron variant.
Senators Aim to Limit Merger Options in Latest Push to Regulate Big Tech
The Platform Competition and Opportunity Act would give the government greater power to stop mergers that it believes violate antitrust laws.
Prince's Home State of Minnesota to Lobby to Honor Late Pop Star With Medal
"Prince is a Minnesota icon. He showed that it was OK to be a short, Black kid from Minneapolis and still change the world," Representative Ilhan Omar said.
George W. Bush Remembers Colin Powell as 'Highly Respected, Great Man'
The former president and other prominent figures paid their respects to the late secretary of state.
Big Tech Won't Be Allowed to Favor Own Products, Should Senate Pass Bill
"As Big Tech has grown and evolved over the years, our laws have not changed to keep up and ensure these companies are competing fairly," Senator Grassley said.
Amy Klobuchar Urges Health Checkups During Pandemic, Reveals She Had Cancer
In a statement, the Minnesota senator said she had skipped a routine physical exam due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amy Klobuchar Calls for Stephen Breyer to Retire 'Sooner Rather Than Later'
The senator said it was time for the Senate to abolish the filibuster in order to guarantee abortion rights.
Bipartisan Trio Introduces Bill to Free Apps of Apple, Google Pay Systems
"For years, Apple and Google have squashed competitors and kept consumers in the dark, Senator Richard Blumenthal said in a statement.
Senate Passes Bill Awarding Capitol Police With Medals of Honor for Jan. 6
Senator Amy Klobuchar said the medals are "a recognition that will be on display for people to understand and remember what these officers did."
Klobuchar Backs Biden on Facebook Vax Misinformation: 'Take This Cr*p Off'
"These are the richest companies in the world...there's absolutely no reason they shouldn't be able to monitor this better," Sen. Klobuchar said.
Klobuchar: If Stephen Breyer Decides to Retire, He Should Do It Sooner
The Minnesota senator invoked concerns over Supreme Court nomination "manipulation" by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Gosar Says Capitol Police 'Lying in Wait' to Shoot, Votes Against Medals
While questioning FBI Director Christopher Wray, Gosar repeatedly characterized Babbitt's death as an "execution." The Capitol police officer who fatally shot her as she tried to trespass into a barricaded doorway of the Capitol building on January 6 has been cleared of wrongdoing.
Ted Cruz Scrolls Phone, As Klobuchar Rebukes Him at Voting Rights Hearing
Cruz has called the voting rights bill a "fraud law" and claimed that Democrats want to pass it to "manipulate and steal" future elections.
Klobuchar Defends Cheney Amid GOP Dissension, Admires Her Moral 'Courage'
"We don't want history to repeat itself," the Democratic senator said.
Amy Klobuchar Backs Antitrust Laws So Big Companies Can't Stifle Startups
"Right now, you have a few companies that dominate as gatekeepers in so many areas," said Klobuchar.
Who Is Judge Peter Cahill? George Floyd-Derek Chauvin Trial in Focus
The spotlight will be on the judge who allowed "The People vs Derek Chauvin" to be livestreamed.
Ron Johnson Defends 'Flawed' Theory of 'Fake' Pro-Trumpers Behind Riot
Johnson said he referred to the article in an attempt to "get to the bottom of ... unanswered questions" about the riots.
GOP Senator Rand Paul Refuses to Say 2020 Election Wasn't Stolen
The Republican Kentucky senator continued to challenge the legitimacy of Joe Biden's victory Sunday morning.
Amy Klobuchar Slams Trump's Stimulus Veto As Dems Push to Amend Bill
Senator Amy Klobuchar suggested Trump's veto of the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill was purposely timed to come as most federal aid expires at the end of the year.
Amy Klobuchar Says Stimulus Deal Could Come Within Weeks
The senator told a local news outlet that any relief would likely arrive after the Thanksgiving holidays.
Republican Lindsey Graham Says Biden Has 'Good Chance of Winning' Election
"Y'all have a good chance of winning the White House," Republican Senator Lindsey Graham to Democrats on Thursday.
Klobuchar Tells Trump 'Goodbye' after He Says He Won't Return to Minnesota
The president made his remarks at a rally at Duluth International Airport in Minnesota on Wednesday night.
Adam Schiff Says Trump Views Racial Unrest, Russian Interference as Useful
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said President Donald Trump is "willfully fanning the flames" of racial unrest and violence because his campaign believes it helps his re-election chances.
