By Matt Sepic, MPR News

“Rep. Betty McCollum, also a DFLer, called Trump’s comments ‘foolish and cruel.’

‘It’s outrageous that he blames American cities and the State of Minnesota for attacks from foreign entities that he provoked,’ she said.”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“McCollum said she would ‘continue to aggressively pursue funding and resources to support defensive measures for Minnesota’s businesses and municipalities.’”

By Hannah Santos, United Church of Christ

“The youth met with congressional offices spanning the political spectrum, speaking with staffers and, in some cases, with members of Congress directly such as Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Betty McCollum, Sen. Gary Peters, Rep. Mark Pocan, and Sen. Tina Smith.”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“DISABILITIES: via Rep. Betty McCollum advisory, VERBATIM: ‘Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), along with Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R, PA-15), re-introduced a bipartisan resolution today recognizing July as Disability Pride Month. … The introduction of this resolution coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law, and serves as a reminder of the many accomplishments and contributions Americans with disabilities make to our country.’”

By The Baltic Times

“Latvia hosted the largest-ever U.S. congressional delegation to visit the country to date, consisting of seven members of Congress: Ken Calvert, Betty McCollum, Jake Ellzey, John Rutherford, Scott Franklin, Nick LaLota, and Norma Torres.”

By Republic of Estonia Ministry of Foreign Affairs

“On 24 July, Martin Roger, Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with a visiting delegation from the United States Congress. The delegation included members of the House of Representatives working on defence issues: Ken Calvert, Betty McCollum, Jake Ellzey, John Rutherford, Scott Franklin, Nick LaLota, and Norma Torres. Discussions focused on the regional security situation, strengthening NATO's deterrence and defence posture, reinforcing transatlantic relations, and Estonia–US bilateral cooperation.”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“Rep. Betty McCollum, D-4th District, cited both reasons for her opposition to the bill.

‘Republicans in Congress think we won't see through their attempts to mislead Americans,’ McCollum said in a post on X. ‘Their falsely-named Stop Insider Trading Act doesn’t stop any insider trading. Even worse, it includes the SAVE America Act, which would make it harder for you to vote.’”

By Brandi Vincent, DefenseScoop

“‘This program has created over $2 billion in awards that have been provided to over 100 small businesses,’ Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., said at the event. ‘That’s an incredible achievement, and we should all celebrate that.’”

Joseph Gedeon and Lauren Gambino, The Guardian

“House representatives have separately accused the Pentagon of stonewalling on basic figures: Betty McCollum, the top Democrat on the House defense appropriations panel, said the department has missed a deadline to detail war costs and has not disclosed how many precision munitions remain after the military burned through thousands of them in Iran.”

By Anthony Martinelli, The Marijuana Herald

“Minnesota

Betty McCollum (D-MN)”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“Still, more than 100 U.S. House Democrats, including Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-5th District, and Betty McCollum, D-4th District, are co-sponsors of Jayapal’s Medicare for All bill and Sen. Tina Smith has co-sponsored Sanders’. But Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-3rd District, who like Klein is a physician, has not co-sponsored Medicare for All legislation.”

By By Noah Robertson, Riley Beggin and Jarrell Dillard, The Washington Post

“‘We need to know what we’re purchasing and why we’re purchasing it,’ Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota, the top Democrat on the panel, said in an interview.”

By Common Defense

“‘We are proud to stand with these champions in Minnesota because they treat governance as a true public trust and a lifelong obligation to the people they represent. At a time when partisan extremism threatens the fundamental stability of our democratic processes, we need leaders like Kelly Morrison, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar who focus entirely on the needs of everyday families. Veterans in the North Star State deserve lawmakers who honor their commitments through tangible legislation—expanding healthcare access, securing economic fairness, and safeguarding our constitutional liberties. These representatives have proven that they have the courage and resolve necessary to protect the democratic fabric of our nation.’”

By Briana Bierschbach, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar voted in favor of the amendment, while Reps. Kelly Morrison and Betty McCollum voted ‘present.’ Craig defended her vote as opposition to a ‘sweeping and irresponsible’ proposal while criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his ‘reckless policies and the humanitarian crisis he has created in Gaza.’“

By Brian Bakst and Peter Cox, MPR News

“Betty McCollum [Incumbent]

[4th Congressional District]

DFL

$669,541 [Cash on Hand as of 4/01]”

[Raised] $172,017 [in Q2]

[Spent] $273,837 [in Q2]

$568,721 [Cash on Hand as of 7/01]”

By American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)

“‘At a time when federal workers were under attack, Representatives Morrison, McCollum, and Omar stood shoulder to shoulder with our members,’ AFGE District 8 National Vice President Ruark Hotopp said. ‘They didn’t just support us in Washington – they reached out, they listened, and they showed they truly care about the people behind the jobs. That’s why AFGE is proud to endorse them for reelection.’”

By Howard Thompson, FOX 9

Rep. Betty McCollum

“I offer my sincere condolences to Senator Graham’s family, his colleagues, and his many friends. Though Senator Graham and I sat on different sides of the aisle, we found common ground in our shared commitment to our Ukrainian allies and their fight to defend their sovereignty against Russian aggression. As a House co-chair of the International Conservation Caucus, Senator Graham and I worked together in partnership with villages and governments across Africa to protect unique and threatened places both today and for future generations.”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“Flanagan has also won the support of the two most progressive U.S. House members from Minnesota — Reps. Betty McCollum, D-4th District; and Ilhan Omar, D-5th District.”

By Anthony Adragna, Briana Reilly, and Samantha Handler, Punchbowl News

“‘Until we get more information, no one’s promising anything,’ Rep. Betty McCollum (Minn.), top Democrat on the defense panel, said.”

By Katherine Tully-McManus, Connor O'Brien, Meredith Lee Hill and Mia McCarthy, POLITICO

“‘We are waiting for more information,’ Mccollum said. ‘And until they get [us] more information, no one’s promising anything.’”