Tina Smith

Tina Smith

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Tina Smith is a Democratic United States Senator from Minnesota, having been appointed in 2018 to fill the vacancy left by Al Franken. She previously served as the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and has been an advocate for issues such as healthcare, education, and economic equity. In October 2023, she announced that she would not seek reelection in 2026, a decision that has opened up a competitive Senate race in a state where Democrats have historically had strong support.

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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith stated that Maine voters are going to decide what they think about Graham Platner.

Fetterman calls Platner a ‘creep’ after reports of extramarital sexting
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-02
5.0

Senator Tina Smith criticized the Trump administration for its treatment of migrants and the cruelty of ICE operations.

Migrante mexicano con 8 fracturas en el cráneo durante arresto de ICE dice que golpiza fue injustificada
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-02-08
7.0

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., said the tweaks were common sense and geared toward reducing further incidents during immigration operations.

Senate passes government spending package as federal shutdown looms
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-31
7.0

US Senator Tina Smith emphasized the need for accountability from ICE agents.

ICE debate could trigger shutdown
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-30
7.0

Tina Smith praised Ilhan Omar for continuing the town hall meeting after being harassed.

Nghị sĩ Mỹ bị xịt chất lạ khi họp với cử tri
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-01-28
8.0

Tina Smith, a Democratic senator from Minnesota, described the shooting as 'catastrophic'.

Federalni agent ubio muškarca u Mineapolisu, pozivi Trampu da okonča operaciju sprovođenja imigracione politike
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-01-25
4.0

Senator Tina Smith described the incident as 'catastrophic' and called for ICE to withdraw immediately.

Agentes federales matan a otra persona en medio de redadas en Minneapolis; "sospechoso estaba armado", dice DHS
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-01-24
6.0

Sen. Tina Smith called the incident catastrophic and called on ICE to leave now.

Federal agents involved in Minneapolis shooting, DHS says suspect was armed
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-24
5.0

Tina Smith, a Democratic US senator from Minnesota, questioned the legitimacy of the Trump administration’s investigation of Good’s death.

Minneapolis mayor urges FBI to include state officials in Renee Good inquiry | Minnesota ICE shooting
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-11
6.0

Minnesota senator Tina Smith accused the Trump administration of trying to cover up the shooting.

More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota after shooting, Trump administration says
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-11
5.0

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota is retiring at the end of next year rather than running for re-election in the 2026 midterms.

Michelle Tafoya weighs 2026 Minnesota Senate run, to decide early next year
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-16
5.0

Flanagan and Craig have both announced campaigns to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith.

MN Lt Gov. Peggy Flanagan criticizes ICE operations as state faces fraud probe
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-10
5.0

Senator Tina Smith is among those who have criticized Trump's immigration policies.

Under Trump, Democrats find immigration politically tricky and struggle to counter his policies
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
7.0

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., said Republicans are giving us two choices regarding health care and food.

Democrats dodge on whether Obamacare fight justifies shutdown
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-01
5.0

Tina Smith, who did not want to reveal her real name, discussed the subsidies and their impact on healthcare costs.

Der Shutdown ist ein Showdown über Obamacare
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-16
5.0

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota introduced legislation to provide backpay for federal workers who face furloughs and lose income during a shutdown.

‘I don’t know how I’m going to feed my kids’: Shutdown hits federal contractors hard
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-07
7.0

Tina Smith is another figure with ties to the abortion rights movement mentioned in the context of political violence.

Political violence in recent American history: Charlie Kirk is far from the first victim
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-14
5.0

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith has also said that she would not seek reelection this year.

Longtime New York Rep. Jerry Nadler says he will not seek reelection
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-02
5.0

Tina Smith criticized Kennedy's comments regarding psychiatric drugs and gun violence.

Bernie Sanders demands that RFK Jr step down as health secretary | Bernie Sanders
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-30
7.0

Tina Smith indicated that the school is 'very committed to the community'.

"Una pesadilla": director de escuela de Minneapolis relató lo que vivió durante tiroteo en el que murieron dos niños
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-08-28
7.0

Senator Tina Smith wrote: 'I’m grateful for the quick response of law enforcement as we continue to gather information.'

Shock and horror after mass shooting at Minneapolis school: ‘Kids should not be fearing for their lives’ | Minnesota
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-27
6.0

Senator Tina Smith stated that kids should not be fearing for their lives as school begins.

Dems seize on gun control push immediately after Minneapolis school shooting
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-27
7.0

Senator Tina Smith lamented the incident, stating that children should not have to fear for their lives during their first week of school.

ضبط مطلق النار على مدرسة فى ولاية مينيسوتا الأمريكية بعد مقتل 3 أشخاص.. صور
Youm7·EgyptEgypt· 2025-08-27
8.0
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Tina Smith was also mentioned as a target in the claims made by Vance Boelter.

Tim Walz says Trump ‘brings out the worst in people – and the worst in me’ | Tim Walz
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-18
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