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Gillibrand lays out Democratic priorities, backs Schumer for majority leader
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is laying out her priorities for when Democrats take over in Congress. Read More
Gillibrand seeking another term leading Senate campaign arm after big wins
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) announced she intends to seek another term leading the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), the campaign arm for Senate Democrats, following sweeping victories across the country this year. “I am definitely going to volunteer again,” Gillibrand told Nexst Read More
RiseBoro gala raises $660,000 for NYC housing, community programs
RiseBoro Community Partnership raised $660,000 at its 2026 Gala, Block Party at Skylight. Read More
The system failed Jane Doe. Congress can fix it.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called for the passage of the Campus Accountability and Safety Act to address systemic failures in protecting students following allegations of sexual assault at Cornell University. Read More
Federal investigation of letters with suspicious substances widens
A source familiar with the investigation says authorities are examining “dozens and dozens of letters” containing an unknown white powder. Read More
Kirsten Gillibrand, Crypto’s Favorite Democrat
The senator says she set out to regulate a grift-y industry. Now, she’s in an ethical morass. Read More
Navy Secretary Sends Letter to USS Abraham Lincoln Crew Amid Extended Deployment
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao sent a letter to the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group addressing the ship’s extended deployment, according to a Navy statement and the letter cited by CNN and other outlets [1][2][3]. The letter was delivered to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York on Tuesday in response to […] Read More
8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao provided the information to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in a letter this week. The New York Democrat had inquired about the strike group’s crew of thousands who spent a record amount of uninterrupted time at sea. Read More
Sec. of the Navy says 8 sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao provided the information to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in a letter dated Tuesday after the New York Democrat inquired last month Read More
8 US personnel attempted suicide aboard USS Lincoln during extended mission at sea amid Iran war
The revelations about the alleged suicide attempts were made by acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao in responses to questions posed by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. Read More
USS Abraham Lincoln deployment saw eight suicide attempts, no deaths: Navy
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Senator Kirsten Gillibrand that eight sailors attempted suicide during the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group's deployment. The disclosure has intensified scrutiny of crew welfare after months of reported stress, shortages and a record stretch at sea. Read More
8 sailors in California-based USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao provided the information to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in a letter dated Tuesday after the New York Democrat inquired last month about the strike group’s crew of thousands. Read More
Congress is finally talking about menopause
A bipartisan group led by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will hold Congress’ first-ever hearing on how to improve treatment for menopause and fund research. Read More
Crypto Darling Gillibrand’s 11th-Hour Flip-Flop Helps Block Trump Crypto Bill
Just hours before switching sides, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was lobbying fellow Democrats to pass the bill. Read More
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand holds Congress' first hearing on menopause
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand used her influence and seniority to convene a congressional hearing on menopause for the first time ever. Read More
It’s good news: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tours RUMC NICU: Provides $2 million in federal support for unit expansion
Federal support will help expand the unit that currently cares for over 500 newborns annually. Read More
USDA secretary pushes back on Gillibrand, says solar farms are taking over NY farmland
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins pushed back on Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., saying that China-produced solar panels are taking over New York farmland. Read More
Clarity Act Bipartisan Ethics Talks Intensify as Senator Gillibrand's Crypto Ties Spark Backlash
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's crypto ties spark backlash from progressive groups as Clarity Act bill bipartisan ethics talks are underway. Read More
Gillibrand visits Rochester to discuss rising grocery prices
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visited R's Market in Rochester to discuss rising grocery prices, inflation and the impact on New York families as part of a statewide tour. Read More
Call for Transparency: U.S. Senators Demand Answers on Iran School Strike
U.S. Democratic senators, led by Kirsten Gillibrand, have urged the Trump administration to release findings from a military investigation into a February 28 strike at an Iranian girls' school, deemed a potential war crime by Iran. The strike resulted in over 175 civilian casualties, prompting demands for accountability and corrective actions. Read More