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Mayor Mary Sheffield made history as the first Black woman elected in Detroit’s 300-year history. I am so honored to have her as my guest at the U.S. Capitol for tonight's State of the Union address. Looking forward to working together for Detroit and for Michigan!
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The shrinking middle class, and affordability are the fundamental issues of our time, and the President ran his campaign on that. But he just hasn't delivered.
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My friend Abigail Spanberger is going to do a great job. I have no doubt she will highlight what he hasn't done and what we are gonna do instead.
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What exactly is this President doing in Iran? What is the strategic objective? We don’t want to be sucked into another forever war.
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By refusing to release the full Epstein Files, President Trump is certainly acting like someone guilty of something. So he might as well just do it.
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Ahead of the State of the Union, no matter what President Trump says, the average person understands they're paying more for food, more for health care, more for housing, and more for energy.
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The American people are simply asking for the truth, and Congress passed a bipartisan law to release the full Epstein Files. It’s impossible to understand the Trump Administration ignoring the law and redacting so heavily unless they’re hiding something. www.npr.org/2026/02/24/n...
link:https://www.npr.org/2026/02/24/nx-s1-5723968/epstein-files-trump-accusation-maxwell
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If Michiganders are in Mexico, sign up now for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. This allows the U.S. government to contact you regarding urgent updates in the region. Visit: mytravel.state.gov/s/step
link:https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step
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We need trade policy that drives costs down, protects our jobs, and provides certainty. This is especially true for the crown jewels of Michigan's economy: our auto companies and our agricultural industry.
link:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-strikes-trumps-tariffs-major-blow-president-rcna244827
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Our Constitution makes clear that only Congress can levy tariffs or raise taxes. Earlier today, the Supreme Court confirmed it, including justices President Trump himself nominated. He now needs to abide by the law.
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Congratulations to my good friend, @abigailspanberger.com on being tapped to give this year's Democratic Response to the SOTU. Abigail understands what's at stake in this moment and I know she'll rise to the occasion. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/u...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/us/politics/abigail-spanberger-democrats-state-of-the-union-response-trump.html
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We’re supposed to have coequal branches of government. It’s time to step up.
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Alienating allies is bad for the U.S. and bad for our national security.
link:https://www.mlive.com/politics/2026/02/in-munich-slotkin-talks-trump-damaging-ally-trust-failed-indictment-over-video-tariffs.html
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It was true last year, when I talked to Fox News, and it is true now. The SAVE Act makes it harder for eligible Michiganders to vote.
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Watch the full segment here: youtu.be/mYnEsmjOA0k
link:https://youtu.be/mYnEsmjOA0k
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A look inside the West Michigan plant that makes the yellow pigment that goes into the paint on our roads. From the cars we own to the yellow pigment that marks the roads we drive, I want it made right here in America. My bipartisan bill with Rep. Hillary Scholten does just that.
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Canceling the Gordie Howe Bridge will have serious repercussions. Higher costs for Michigan businesses, less secure supply chains, and ultimately, fewer jobs.
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It wasn’t until years after his hockey career was over that Taffy revealed his heritage he and his family had kept secret to avoid discrimination and being sent to an Indian Boarding School. This is an important reminder that we have come so far--- and still have a ways to go.
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Taffy Abel. 102 years ago, he became the first U.S. flag bearer and was also the first Native American athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics. He was a Yooper—born in Sault Ste. Marie to an Ojibwe mother and a French-Canadian father.
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I worked in a bipartisan way to ban cell phones during instructional time at all DOD-run schools. This is an important first step, and parents across the country are demanding action to help our kids learn. We should ban them in every K-12 school nationwide.
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We could declare a housing emergency. We could make health care make sense. But the federal government is not doing those things, and people are not happy.
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It is essential that the Gordie Howe International Bridge open as planned later this year. www.thealpenanews.com/news/2026/02...
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Wishing those celebrating in Michigan and around the world, a safe, peaceful, and reflective start to Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak!
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I am grateful for Rev. Jackson’s unwavering commitment to justice, equality and making the world a better place. May his legacy of service live on. www.detroitnews.com/picture-gall...
link:https://www.detroitnews.com/picture-gallery/media/photo/2026/02/17/the-rev-jesse-jacksons-deep-ties-to-michigan/88715295007/
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I was saddened to hear about the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson and my heart is with his family— who has so openly and courageously shared what it means to walk the path of caregiving for a parent.
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So whether you’re grabbing one on your lunch break or standing in line before sunrise, enjoy it. Support your local bakery. And celebrate a little Michigan history. What’s your favorite filling? 👇
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In cities like Hamtramck and Detroit, that tradition took root generations ago. Today, it’s a reminder of the immigrants who helped build our state — in factories, neighborhoods, churches, and small businesses — and brought their food and cultural pride with them.
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Long before they showed up in every bakery case in February, pączki were a way for Polish families to use up sugar, butter, and lard before Lent — turning it into something joyful and delicious.
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And for the first time, we are offering an exclusive Communication Internship opportunity based in Washington DC, in addition to our Legislative Internships. Interested in applying? Click below: www.slotkin.senate.gov/services/int...
link:https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/services/internships/
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🚨Calling all interns🚨Our Summer 2026 internship application portal is now OPEN. We are looking for dedicated, hardworking students to work in our MI and DC offices.
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I support banning the presidential pardon. It’s been abused by both parties.
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WATCH LIVE: I am at the Munich Security Conference, joining a discussion on the importance of our allies in Europe, Ukraine and what is at stake for both American and global security.
link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZoUQYFgpYs
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After an anonymous Grand Jury of American citizens refused to indict us, Speaker Johnson still believes we should be. My response:
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The Grand Jury spoke. Now Attorney General Bondi and U.S. Attorney Pirro need to listen and move on. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
link:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/-grand-jury-spoken-elissa-slotkins-lawyer-tells-doj-close-social-video-rcna258977
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It takes a long time to build trust and an instant to lose it. We cannot keep kicking our allies in the teeth and cozying up to our authoritarian adversaries. Listen to my interview from the Munich Security Conference.
link:https://youtu.be/4ronXqcFZD8?si=Tx1RnPd_a72enkB8
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The President, Stephen Miller, Secretary Noem and others are labeling people like Renee Good as domestic terrorists. ICE agents are saying that people are being added to a domestic terrorist list. I asked ICE leadership about this.
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/wTRjBjfe7xw?feature=share
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But Spartans are resilient. And this spring, MSU will break ground on a beautiful memorial to honor those impacted by that terrible night. We will continue to honor their memory with action.
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It’s been three years since the tragic shooting at Michigan State University that took the lives of Arielle, Brian, and Alexandria and injured many more. Like so many communities affected by gun violence, Spartans know that the pain never goes away — even after the cameras leave.
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I am not supporting additional money for ICE until and unless they have significant reforms.
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The President and his cabinet have suggested having masked ICE agents encircling polling places. It's not fantasy, and it's not made up. And we need to be clear-eyed about that.
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/FL5NW2vnOMo?feature=share
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Americans want common-sense enforcement of immigration laws. Not federal-style goons in our streets. youtube.com/shorts/WMRy2...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/WMRy2jFjJw8?feature=share
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On the heels of the failed indictment this week, today we have yet another victory. I’m thrilled for my friend @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, but more importantly, for the most American of values -- the freedom of speech -- and the Constitution and rule of law. Don’t give up the ship.
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/2EQ9acxqzO4?si=SZEMOuHt_1sydXtM
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This week, a group of anonymous citizens stood up for the rule of law and refused to indict me. I am going on offense and I am leaving all options on the table.
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Last year, I met Nick Baumgartner at the FIS Continental Cup - Pine Mountain Ski Jumps in the U.P. From Iron Mountain to Milan, Michigan is proud of your work and looking forward to watching your competition tomorrow. Good luck! In the words of Nick: "Dreams don't work unless you do."
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I know we will come through this moment in our country. But we're going to have to fight for it.
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When the President threatens you and it results in threats to your family. That is enough to keep a lot of people quiet. That's the point. The intimidation is the point. So others watch and say, "That's not for me." But yesterday, a Grand Jury of anonymous citizens pushed back.
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This is about doing what the President wants. This is not about real law—it's about weaponizing the justice system against people you disagree with.
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Yesterday, Jeanine Pirro tried to indict me on criminal charges. That failed. Here’s my response:
link:https://youtu.be/7q1er7ASLJI
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This is about doing what the President wants. This is not about real law—it's about weaponizing the justice system against people you disagree with. youtube.com/shorts/InwgC...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/InwgCzq9Cic?feature=share