Kirsten Gillibrand
United StatespoliticianFemaleb. 19665.7Global Dominance: 0.08%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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Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the party's Senate campaign committee, joined Chuck Schumer in a statement about the Democrats' goals.
Progresista Abdul El-Sayed gana primaria en Michigan: ¿Qué puede implicar para los demócratas en el futuro?
Costa Rica· 2026-08-06
Kirsten Gillibrand chairs the Democratic Senate campaign arm and is supportive of Abdul El-Sayed's candidacy.
Top Democrats set aside qualms and embrace progressive Abdul El-Sayed | Democrats
United Kingdom· 2026-08-05
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York had made her unofficial backing of Haley Stevens clear.
Inside the Michigan primary fight between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley StevensUnited States· 2026-08-02
The senator Kirsten Gillibrand, of New York, urged colleagues to back the resolution, arguing that the war was straining household budgets.
US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war | US SenateUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-30
The latest effort from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand failed along similar lines as last week’s effort.
Senate Republicans block war powers resolution for Iran war againUnited States· 2026-07-30
Kirsten Gillibrand demanded transparency regarding the human cost of President Trump’s Iran war.
Trump administration’s revision of Iran war casualties ‘huge disrespect’, say veterans | US militaryUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-27
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration’s justification for the Iran war.
18 Days in Minnesota: False claims, chaos and cover-upsUnited States· 2026-07-22
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand expressed concerns about the funding for a war that the president has no plan or ability to end.
On Iran, a $37 billion price tag and no answers on how it endsUnited States· 2026-07-22
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand told Hegseth flatly that his war claims don’t add up.
Iran war has cost U.S. $37.5-billion so far, Hegseth estimates in Senate hearing
Canada· 2026-07-22
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration’s justification for the Iran war.
Protesters continuously interrupt Hegseth during testimonyUnited States· 2026-07-22
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Jack Reed called for the immediate release of the investigation results regarding the attack on a girls' school in Minab.
از حملات ضدبشری تا جنایت جنگی آمریکا در جنوب ایران
Iran· 2026-07-17
Kirsten Gillibrand stated that the committee would not fund Platner's campaign if he remained on the ballot.
las denuncias por violación contra Graham Platner sacuden al ala progresista del partido Demócrata
Uruguay· 2026-07-14
Several prominent Democratic senators, including Adam Schiff, Kirsten Gillibrand and Elizabeth Warren, avoid directly addressing U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner's alleged sexting scandal and other past controversies.
Andrew Gillum charged with meth and marijuana possession in AlabamaUnited States· 2026-07-08
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand joined Chuck Schumer in demanding that Graham Platner immediately suspend his campaign.
Democrats demand Graham Platner suspend campaign over rape allegationUnited States· 2026-07-07
Kirsten Gillibrand is the Chair of the Senate Campaign Committee who called the allegations against Platner 'completely unacceptable'.
US-Demokraten drängen Senatskandidaten Platner zum Rückzug - USA
Austria· 2026-07-07Kirsten Gillibrand, a New York Senator, joined Ken Martin in condemning the Supreme Court's decision.
How the Supreme Court’s campaign finance ruling gives Republicans a major midterm boostUnited States· 2026-07-01
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
