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Undersecretary Martin Roger: US Congress support has helped strengthen Estonia's security

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.”

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D.C. Memo: House GOP runs the table

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.’”

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Hegseth tells Senate war on Iran has so far cost $37.5bn at hearing to request more funds

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.”

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Minnesota progressives campaign on ‘Medicare for All’ as ranks of uninsured grow

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.”

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Common Defense Endorses Minnesota Leaders for Re-Election to Congress

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.’”

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Morning Hot Dish: Bernie Sanders' Minnesota bet

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.’“

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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 Minnesota Incumbents for Reelection to Congress

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.’”

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US Senator Lindsey Graham death: Minnesota lawmakers remember South Carolina statesman

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.”

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Lawmakers clamor for war supplemental details

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.”

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At the Races: Waiting on SCOTUS

By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari, Roll Call

Endorsements: The gun violence prevention group Brady PAC rolled out a series of endorsements of Democratic House hopefuls. The list includes Justin J. Pearson in Tennessee, Paige Cognetti in Pennsylvania, Christina Hines in Michigan, Sarah Trone Garriott in Iowa, Katy Padilla Stout in Texas and Hilda Solis in California. Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. In Minnesota, Rep. Angie Craig won the backing of Delaware Sen. Chris Coons and former Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow in her quest for the Democratic Senate nod, while rival Peggy Flanagan, the state’s lieutenant governor, secured the support of Rep. Betty McCollum. On the Republican side, the political arm of the conservative Americans for Prosperity is backing Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, who faces a tough challenge from Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola.”

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Hot Dish: Can Walz flip the script on federal scrutiny? 

By Briana Bierschbach, The Minnesota Star Tribune

The endorsement battle intensifies in the DFL Senate primary. The Democratic primary for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat is increasingly becoming a contest of competing establishment support, with both campaigns rolling out endorsements to signal momentum and electability. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan this week secured backing from Rep. Betty McCollum, Minnesota’s longest-serving current member of Congress, as well as Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, the first Latina elected to Congress from that state. Meanwhile, Rep. Angie Craig added another Senate endorsement to her roster with support from Delaware Sen. Chris Coons and former Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, following an earlier endorsement from Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin.”

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