By Sydney Kashiwagi, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“DFL Rep. Betty McCollum said in an interview that the censure effort was being deliberately used to intensify the divide between Democrats and Republicans.

‘She was expressing what many people were expressing — shock, sadness and grief that political violence is now becoming commonplace in this country,’ McCollum continued, ‘and some of my Republican colleagues have chosen to just take other remarks and add to them.’”

By MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC

“Additional signees to the letter include Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal, Chris Van Hollen and Jeff Merkley, along with Representatives Betty McCollum and Rashida Tlaib.”

Ernesto Londoño, The New York Times

“U.S. Representative Betty McCollum, a Democrat, said the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions showed Mr. Walz's willingness to act boldly when he had political capital to spend.

‘He accomplished a lot of great things that I wish we were doing in Congress,’ she said.”

By Danny Spewak, KARE 11

“Klobuchar said Senate leadership is interested in passing the bill and that lawmakers will work to include the proposal in either a larger defense bill or another budget bill at the end of the calendar year. The bill also has broad bipartisan support in the U.S. House, including from Minnesota Democrats Rep. Angie Craig, Rep. Betty McCollum and Rep. Kelly Morrison and Republican Rep. Pete Stauber.”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“TRIBES: via a Rep. Betty McCollum press release, VERBATIM: ‘Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), Co-Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Native American Caucus, [has] reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act (IPAAA) to authorize advance appropriations in order to avoid lapses in funding for the Indian Health Service (IHS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). These agencies fund critical public services for Tribal Nations, including hospitals, schools, law enforcement, and child welfare programs, among other services.’”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“‘I hope there isn’t a shutdown and there shouldn’t be a shutdown,’ said Rep. Betty McCollum, D-4^th District, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee.

But she said this about her Republican colleagues if there is a shutdown: ‘They own it.’”

By MPR News Staff

“U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum

‘I am disgusted and horrified by the shooting of Charlie Kirk that took place this afternoon in Utah. We must unite as a nation to condemn this and all political violence. Americans must come together to stop the epidemic of gun violence in the United States.’”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“SCHOOLSHOOTING: Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Betty McCollum also shared thoughts on a school shooting in Colorado that happened at around the same time yesterday, with Walz simply saying ‘Enough.’ McCOLLUM: ‘My heart goes out to those who have been wounded. Students shouldn’t have to live in fear of a shooting taking place in their school. Congress must act to pass common-sense gun safety laws NOW!’”

By Star Tribune staff, The Minnesota Star Tribune

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., on X:

“I am disgusted and horrified by the shooting of Charlie Kirk that took place this afternoon in Utah. We must unite as a nation to condemn this and all political violence. Americans must come together to stop the epidemic of gun violence in the United States.”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“CATALYTIC: via a Rep. Betty McCollum press release, VERBATIM: ‘Today, Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) [and] Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, re-introduced the Preventing Auto Recycling Thefts (PART) Act to curb the theft of catalytic converters. … [They] were also joined by Representatives [including] Angie Craig (D-MN). … The PART Act seeks to reduce catalytic converter thefts by allowing law enforcement officers to link stolen parts to the vehicle from which they originate by requiring new vehicles to have a unique identifying marker stamped onto the converter, [among other changes].’”

By Ellen Mitchell, The Hill

“‘I unequivocally condemn Israel’s attack on Qatar, a neutral nation that has mediated peace talks for nearly two years between Israel and Hamas,’ said Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.”

By Filip Timotija and Laura Kelly, The Hill

“‘I unequivocally condemn Israel’s attack on Qatar, a neutral nation that has mediated peace talks for nearly two years between Israel and Hamas,’ said Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. 

‘This unprovoked attack on the nation of Qatar is a flagrant violation of international law that harms prospects for peace between Israel and Hamas and jeopardizes the return of Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity.’”

By the Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan

“[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem urging her to restore the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention grant, which was abruptly cancelled in July. The letter follows earlier appeals from Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson and Minnesota’s congressional delegation, including Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and Representatives Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, Ilhan Omar, and Kelly Morrison.”

By Kyle Jaeger , Marijuana Moment

“During a House Appropriations Committee markup of the legislation covering Financial Service and General Government (FSGG) on Wednesday, Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) said she was “disappointed” about the cannabis policy omissions.”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“‘It feels like there’s a cover up,’ said Rep. Betty McCollum, D-4^th District, referring to what she said was insufficient material released by the Justice Department.”

By Neal Justin, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“Several Minnesota politicians, including St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, used social media to offer their congratulations.”

By Sydney Kashiwagi, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“Minnesota lawmakers chime in. GOP. Rep. Thomas Massie's petition that would force a vote on a bill to release the files is gaining traction in Congress. DFL Reps. Omar, Angie Craig and Betty McCollum all said they've signed on to Massie's petition, which needs 218 signatures to get around leadership to force a vote on the bill. “

By Betty McCollum, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“We don’t have the luxury of ignoring the very real effects of climate change happening around us — especially when they’re affecting our lives and livelihoods and our national security. Future generations will pay the highest costs of Republicans’ failure to act.”

By Ellen Mitchell, The Hill

“‘The fact is we did not have the president’s plan for his defense priorities when this bill was written,’ Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), ranking member on the Appropriations subcommittee for defense spending, said. ‘That makes this bill an incomplete product.’”

By Chris Hippensteel and Orlando Mayorquín, The New York Times

“Earlier this month, Ms. Smith and five other Democratic members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation — Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representatives Betty McCollum, Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig and Kelly Morrison — wrote to Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security secretary, urging her to reverse the cuts, even though the department had said they were not subject to appeal.”