Amy Klobuchar

VIDEO April 2

Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar spar over 'second phase of lawfare' through federal judges

Sens. Cruz and Klobuchar had a heated moment during a Senate Judiciary hearing on Wednesday, as the Republican called federal injunctions a phase of lawfare. (C-SPAN)

VIDEO March 13

White House compiles highlight reel of Senate Dems railing against government shutdowns across the years

The White House compiled a highlight reel of Senate Democrats in recent years railing against potential government shutdowns as an attack on democracy. (Credit: The White House)

Media February 25

Sen. Klobuchar says Democrats 'need help' to counter Donald Trump

Sen. Amy Klobuchar revealed on "The View" on Monday that Democrats needed help in countering President Donald Trump, saying "we need all of you to stand with us."

Amy Klobuchar January 30

Kash Patel turns tables on Dem senator with viral response: 'You've got two minutes'

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., had a tense exchange at Patel's confirmation hearing on Thursday.

VIDEO January 15

Pam Bondi vows Justice Department will be independent during Senate confirmation hearing

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and attorney general nominee Pam Bondi go back and forth during a Senate confirmation hearing as lawmakers decide whether to support her.

Politics January 7

Klobuchar hit with 'Community Note' on X after backlash from Jan 6 claim about 'killed' officer: 'Just sick'

Minnesota Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar is facing criticism over her claim that police officers were killed during the January 6 riot, earning her a "Community Note" from X.

Amy Klobuchar December 8

Amy Klobuchar admits she's 'not a fan' of Biden's pardons: 'Very concerned'

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar commented on the idea of President Biden issuing preemptive pardons for anti-Trump critics before leaving office in January.

Joe Biden January 28, 2024

Snopes admits Biden wore construction hard hat backwards in 'fact check' reversal

Snopes reversed a fact check claiming that President Biden had not mistakenly worn a construction hard hat backwards this weekend, despite photo evidence.

Media February 17, 2023

Don Lemon praised WH hopefuls Clinton, Harris, Warren, Klobuchar, all older than Nikki Haley when they ran

Before declaring GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley past her "prime," CNN anchor Don Lemon struck a different tone while talking about older, female Democratic candidates.

New Hampshire November 6, 2022

Democrats call in the cavalry trying to save blue seat in key Senate battleground

Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota joined her Democratic colleague Sen. Maggie Hassan in New Hampshire two days before Election Day to urge supporters "to turn out the vote."

Media May 3, 2022

Klobuchar slams leaked Supreme Court opinion draft, says Congress should 'codify' Roe v. Wade

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., pushed back against the Supreme Court's leaked opinion draft during a Tuesday appearance on 'CBS Mornings.'

Donald Trump March 6, 2022

Swiping at Trump, Pence says no room in GOP ‘for apologists for Putin,‘ says ‘elections are about the future'

Former Vice President Mike Pence swipes at former President Donald Trump over Russian leader Vladimir Putin and over the 2020 election

Joe Biden February 13, 2022

Biden says he’s running in 2024, but 2020 Democratic presidential candidates keep coming to NH

President Biden say he's running for reelection in 2024, but 2020 Democratic presidential candidates keep visiting New Hampshire

Fox News Flash January 20, 2022

Baier presses Klobuchar on why Biden is moving further to the left

Sen. Amy Klobuchar responded to President Biden's low poll numbers and criticism that he moved too far to the left on 'Special Report.'

POLITICS December 12, 2021

Sen. Klobuchar pivots to honor Bob Dole when Jake Tapper asks if mask-less Ted Cruz endangered her

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., deflected a question from CNN anchor Jake Tapper on Sunday regarding whether she felt endangered by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, when he sat next to her without a mask at the National Cathedral last week.

Amy Klobuchar September 9, 2021

Klobuchar reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer, has had successful treatment

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., announced Thursday that earlier this year she was diagnosed with Stage 1A breast cancer, and has since undergone treatment that doctors said was successful.

Amy Klobuchar July 18, 2021

Klobuchar 'concerned' about Supreme Court, says Breyer should retire 'sooner rather than later'

Sen. Amy Klobuchar has urged Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire "sooner rather than later" if he’s considering retirement at all. 

Politics June 18, 2021

Bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general urge Congress to support Rep. Ken Buck’s antitrust bill

A bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general sent a letter to congressional antitrust leaders urging them to support Rep. Ken Buck’s, R-Colo., antitrust bill.

SENATE May 26, 2021

Dems introduce ban on pre-checked recurring donation boxes after using them in 2020

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., recently introduced legislation to stop political campaigns from making online donations recurring by default.

SENATE March 25, 2021

GOP's Roy Blunt blasts Democrats’ ‘false narrative’ on voter suppression

In a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., blasted Democrats for what he described as a "false narrative" regarding voter suppression allegations.

SENATE March 24, 2021

Senate set for clash on hot-button elections bill Dems say boosts voting rights, GOP decries as power grab

The Senate is set for a major clash Wednesday on one of the Democrats' top priorities with a hearing on S.1, the Senate version of the controversial elections bill known as H.R.1 in the House, which would make broad changes to how American elections are run. 

Amy Klobuchar January 21, 2021

Klobuchar on impeachment: Americans are 'juggling' and so can Senate with trial and confirmation hearings

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., insisted Thursday that the Senate could handle "juggling" an impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump while also working through the confirmation of several Cabinet members for President Biden. 

Inauguration January 20, 2021

Speakers at Biden's inauguration ceremony: Full lineup

These speakers are set to deliver remarks, readings or oaths during the 59th presidential inauguration swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday.

POLITICS December 23, 2020

Klobuchar calls Trump holding up coronavirus package for more stimulus an 'attack on every American'

Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said President Trump's calls to amend the COVID-19 relief bill Congress passed on Monday an "attack on every American."

2020 Presidential Election November 1, 2020

After court ruling, Klobuchar tells Minnesotans 'don't vote by mail anymore'

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., said that in light of an 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling ordering Minnesota ballots received after Election Day to be segregated from other votes, she no longer wants people to vote by mail.

Amy Klobuchar October 12, 2020

Klobuchar tells Barrett: 'I think this hearing is a sham'

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., called the Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett a "sham" while using most of her opening statement at the hearing to blast her Republican colleagues and President Trump.

Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett October 7, 2020

Klobuchar changes tune on remote hearings amid Barrett confirmation fight after being challenged by Chris Wallace

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., is now against holding a remote confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, after helping pave the way for an appeals court nominee to be vetted remotely in the spring of last year. 

Amy Klobuchar October 4, 2020

Klobuchar calls on Senate to delay Barrett confirmation: 'Better for safety, better for the country'

Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Sunday said the Senate should wait until after the presidential election to move on the nomination on Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court not just because of how close the nomination is to the election, as Democrats have said in recent weeks, but also for "safety" reasons after multiple Republican senators tested positive for the coronavirus. 

Supreme Court September 21, 2020

Klobuchar mocked for tweet inadvertently arguing Trump should fill SCOTUS vacancy

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., is facing a bit of mockery over a tweet that inadvertently supports President Trump to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat. 

Supreme Court September 20, 2020

Klobuchar urges Senate Republicans to use their 'moral compasses' in considering Supreme Court vacancy

Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Sunday said “our democracy is at stake,” and urged Senate Republicans to use “their own moral compasses” to decide whether to consider President Trump’s eventual Supreme Court nominee to fill the vacancy of late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.