Kirsten Gillibrand
United StatespoliticianFemaleb. 19666.0Global Dominance: 0.07%Kirsten Gillibrand is a prominent American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States Senator from New York since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a vocal advocate for a range of progressive issues including women's rights, healthcare reform, and environmental sustainability. Gillibrand, who previously represented New York's 20th congressional district, gained national attention for her leadership in the fight against sexual assault in the military and her efforts to secure funding for various social programs. Recently, she was in the news for joining other lawmakers in condemning cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program, highlighting her commitment to supporting 9/11 survivors and first responders.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand expressed confidence in Graham Platner's chances in the Maine Senate race.
Democratic senators back Maine candidate Platner despite sexting scandalUnited States· 2026-06-03
who is the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
California and Iowa primaries test Trump's GOP clout in key 2026 racesUnited States· 2026-06-02
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand echoed Sherrill’s demands, calling the continued withholding of federal funds 'inexcusable'.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls on Trump to restore Gateway Tunnel fundingUnited States· 2026-01-27
Kirsten Gillibrand tells Fox News Digital ‘we have all the makings of a blue wave’ as Democrats try to win back the Senate majority in the midterms.
Democrats launch The Bench group backing rising star candidatesUnited States· 2026-01-25
Senator Gillibrand is involved in the Democratic campaign committee's efforts to retake the Senate.
President Trump: ‘I don’t care about the Nobel Prize’United States· 2026-01-20
Democrats claim a path to retake the Senate after landing major recruits, including Senator Gillibrand.
Danish MP: If Trump invades Greenland, ‘it would be a war’United States· 2026-01-20
Democrats claim path to retake Senate after landing major recruits.
‘Dumbest decision’: Sen. Gallego slams Trump’s push to acquire GreenlandUnited States· 2026-01-18
Kirsten Gillibrand also adopted the demand to abolish ICE as a top Democrat.
How the ‘abolish ICE’ movement started – and where it’s going after the killing of Renee Nicole Good | ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
United Kingdom· 2026-01-16
Kirsten Gillibrand is a senator from New York and a long-time supporter of Israel.
לא ביבי ולא פצצות: הצונאמי של הדמוקרטים החדשים
Israel· 2025-11-29
Other lawmakers who signed the letter include Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ron Wyden of Oregon, among others.
Senate Democrats seek investigation into Trump shutdown messagingUnited States· 2025-11-17
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was noted as not attending the conference.
Republican criticizes Mamdani for jetting to conference at 'luxury resort'United States· 2025-11-06
Kirsten Gillibrand is one of the US senators who urged both sides to participate in good faith negotiations regarding Broadway labor issues.
Broadway musicians avert strike with tentative labour deal | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-10-25
New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand had to issue an apology earlier this year for mischaracterizing Mamdani’s record.
NYC mayor candidates hold final debate before early voting starts SaturdayUnited States· 2025-10-23
Kirsten Gillibrand was one of the Democratic candidates who participated in the debate.
2020 Democratic debate clip goes viral after Al Franken social media postUnited States· 2025-10-02
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called the situation regarding the shutdown 'Total BS.'
Threat of federal firings hangs over Washington as government will remain shut down through at least FridayUnited States· 2025-10-02
Kirsten Gillibrand is a Senator who was called for imprisonment by Jeremy Carl.
KFile: Trump nominee for key State Department position attempted to erase years of inflammatory social media postsUnited States· 2025-09-25
Gillibrand leads the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm and has shown support for candidates aligned with pro-Israel sentiments.
Pro-Israel Democrats try breaking with Netanyahu to stop party’s shift amid Gaza crisisUnited States· 2025-08-03
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is mentioned as a target of the protesters' demands during the demonstration at her office.
Anti-Israel protesters arrested at Schumer, Gillibrand NYC officesUnited States· 2025-08-02
Kirsten Gillibrand is a Democratic senator from New York who is among the signatories of the letter to President Trump.
Democratas acusam Trump de abuso de poder em carta que contesta tarifas impostas ao Brasil
Brazil· 2025-07-25
Kirsten Gillibrand is one of the senators who signed the letter to Trump regarding the tariffs.
Senadores do Partido Democrata acusam Trump de ‘abuso de poder’ em tarifaço ao Brasil
Liechtenstein· 2025-07-25
Kirsten Gillibrand is the chair of the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm who has also not met with Mamdani.
Mamdani’s DC swing: House Democrats take notes and Bernie Sanders offers adviceUnited States· 2025-07-20
Turrentine lamented the mere prospect of how things would be if Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and everybody cannot stand up for the NYPD.
Dem advisor enraged by Mamdani's comments on NYPD amid ongoing crime in NYCUnited States· 2025-07-13
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged Zohran Mamdani to denounce the rhetoric of 'globalize the intifada'.
Jeffries says NYC Dem nominee Mamdani needs clarify 'globalize intifada' stanceUnited States· 2025-06-30
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called on Mamdani to denounce the phrase 'globalize the intifada' during a heated exchange.
NYC mayoral hopeful dodges on condemning 'globalize the intifada' phraseUnited States· 2025-06-29
Other New York Democratic leaders, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and its two senators, Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, remained publicly neutral.
Takeaways from New York City’s mayoral primary: Mamdani triggers a political earthquake – and Republicans rejoice tooUnited States· 2025-06-25
Among them Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat of New York.
New Trump Club in D.C., Executive Branch, Clashes With Old GuardUnited States· 2025-05-26
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., alongside others, introduced the Common Cents Act.
Treasury Department to end penny production, saving $56 million annuallyUnited States· 2025-05-23
Kirsten Gillibrand is a senator who leads the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm and is optimistic about finding a strong candidate for Maine.
Susan Collins takes steps toward 2026 run as big-name Democrats weigh potential challengeUnited States· 2025-05-11
Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, has been feeling out the strength of prospective candidates.
Democrats’ crises begin to play out in early Senate recruitment and first campaignsUnited States· 2025-04-20
Kirsten Gillibrand is a Democratic US senator who criticized the chaos surrounding the WTC Health Program.
9/11 responders and survivors shaken by US health cuts – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-13
