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Despite this setback in the fight against forever chemicals like PFAS, this isn’t over. Michigan will keep fighting for safe, clean water.
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President Trump's apparent capitulation to the Chinese government on this issue makes it even more urgent that the Senate passes our bill immediately. We need to protect America's land and our national security.
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Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet and I have a bipartisan bill to prevent CCP purchases of Michigan's farmland, which has passed the House in the Farm Bill.
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While we are still learning the full results of President Trump's summit with President Xi, this is a clear step backward and a full 180 from his first term. American farmland should be for American farmers -- not for the Chinese Communist Party.
link:https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-defends-china-buying-us-farmland-11954094
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Michigan communities like Flint, Oscoda, and Grayling know what it means to lose access to safe drinking water. For all those Michiganders who’ve worked on this issue, know that I am with you in this fight. This isn’t over. www.mlive.com/environment/...
link:https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/05/trump-epa-ending-some-biden-era-pfas-drinking-water-limits.html
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PFAS, or forever chemicals, poison our water, our soil, and our bodies and they don't go away. The EPA set limits to keep us safe, and now this Administration wants to throw that out the window.
link:https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/05/trump-epa-ending-some-biden-era-pfas-drinking-water-limits.html
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The country pays more for his choices, while he milks the cow that is the U.S. government to enrich himself and his allies. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/u...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/us/politics/trump-irs-lawsuit.html?smid=url-share
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and now a $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund specifically designed to enrich his allies. All while new disclosures reveal he *personally traded* between $220-$750 million in stocks so far this year, often right before his Administration strikes a deal that spikes the stock price.
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We’ve got so much churn in our country right now. So what is President Trump focusing on this week? Asking taxpayers for $1 billion to build his ballroom (which he previously claimed would be privately funded),
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www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/18/us/san-diego-islamic-center-shooting
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Every American deserves to feel safe in their house of worship. This attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was an act of hate and Islamophobia, and our hearts go out to the families of those impacted. Every faith has the right to worship in peace and feel free from fear.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/18/us/san-diego-islamic-center-shooting
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It’s summer and the cost of a grill has doubled in just a few years. I break down why.
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Every single day, there’s a story about people like Kash Patel in the Trump administration using taxpayer resources for their own benefit. All of these people should be held accountable.
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Michigan is a specialty crop state, and the skyrocketing fertilizer costs due to the war with Iran is only making life harder for our farmers.
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link:https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2026/05/14/brick-thrown-at-arab-michigan-candidate-office-islamophobic-insults/90082940007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z117044p119150l116750c119150e1153xxv117044d--56--b--56--&gca-ft=28&gca-ds=sophi
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This Islamophobic attack on a candidate for office in Michigan is meant to intimidate, and it should be condemned by all. I am glad nobody was hurt, and I hope the perpetrator faces full accountability.
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In this week's Intel Briefing, we break down three important things: 1️⃣ The spike in inflation, and need for an independent Federal Reserve Chair 2️⃣ President Trump's Summit in China 3️⃣ The apparent insider trading in oil markets youtu.be/-Az2yfBzJJ4
link:https://youtu.be/-Az2yfBzJJ4
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The American people are losing while people around President Trump are enriching themselves. I believe the corruption and double-dealing we are learning of now is only the tip of the iceberg.
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Encouraged to see a bipartisan year-round E15 bill pass the House. Now it's time for the Senate to do the same, because year-round E15 means lower prices at the pump and supports Michigan's agricultural producers. Let's get it done!
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We have potash in Michigan – a critical component of the fertilizer our farmers rely on. Now we need to get it out into our supply chains, create jobs and help our farmers.
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The Supreme Court's recent decision on the Voting Rights Act is supercharging President Trump's effort to redraw districts and try to create a permanent Republican majority. We must ban partisan gerrymandering and restore the Voting Rights Act.
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We did not have a plan when we started this war with Iran. Now, even if the Strait of Hormuz opened up tomorrow, it could still be months or years before prices come down on critical things like fertilizer or oil.
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I have real concerns about the President’s summit with China, including the issue of Taiwan. The White House can’t be so desperate for a deal that they give away the farm.
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Seven Michigan cities and towns across three days. Nothing I like more in this job than being in Michigan and taking what I learn back to the Senate.
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/XWo-zSf2BRs?si=KzfmZVvKbzIL_ERo
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The President continues to tell us that he is ready and willing to send in the active duty military or ICE to polling locations this fall. We need to believe him and prepare accordingly.
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The Chinese Communist Party has a strategy. They steal tech, reverse engineer it, build it at scale, and then they heavily subsidize it so it undercuts the market. That's why when it comes to our U.S. auto industry, our auto workers, I'm not gonna go down without a fight.
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To all the talented young Michiganders we nominated for military academies last week: We believe in your potential, we’re proud of you as leaders, and we thank you for never giving up the ship.
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Here’s to all the hardworking moms out there — Happy Mother's Day!
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Both instilled in me the principles that I carry today: be independent, assertive, and always seek out opportunities to challenge myself to do better. Thinking of my mom today, and thankful for my wonderful step-mom for all the support.
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Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms and stepmoms out there. My mom passed away in 2011 from ovarian cancer; my step-mom has been a parent to me since I was 12.
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Their determination has brought them to this moment, and their family members and loved ones should be proud. I have no doubt they will go on to do great things for our country. Thank you for your commitment to serve.
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As Michigan's Senator, I’m honored to nominate these outstanding young men and women for appointment to our nation’s service academies. Service is a calling, but it is also incredibly hard work.
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There is no reason the military should be at our polls. Period. When I asked, Secretary Hegseth wouldn’t answer directly. That’s because he knows President Trump is watching and doesn’t want to make him angry.
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President Trump has threatened and intimidated law firms, universities and political opponents -- including calling for myself and others to be arrested and hanged. And now for @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social to be arrested. It's weaponization, and it is right out of the authoritarian playbook.
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WATCH: Today, I am joining @detroitchamber.bsky.social for a conversation about the United States relationship with China, how it will impact Michigan and my bipartisan bill to stop Chinese vehicles from entering the United States. www.detroitchamber.com/a-conversati...
link:https://www.detroitchamber.com/a-conversation-with-sen-elissa-slotkin/
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We must ensure that critical materials are made in America, by American workers. That includes our chemical industry -- like the yellow road paint we make right here in Michigan. Buy America, buy Michigan! www.mlive.com/news/muskego...
link:https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2026/05/slotkin-visits-muskegon-manufacturing-plant-to-promote-buy-american-bill.html
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It proves what we all know — that the D is a big player in the professional sports world and that this creates another opportunity to showcase our grit to the world. Can't wait to cheer them on at the Little Caesar’s Arena. Go get em! 🏒
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Excited to welcome the PWHL Detroit team to the city! Detroit's a sports town, so this is huge. I thank PWHL and the legend Billie Jean King for all the work to make this happen.
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Our firefighters are mission-driven. What they do is a calling. They serve us every day without question, and always run toward danger to help. I joined the Michigan Fire Fighters Union Convention to say thank you on behalf of all Michiganders for what our firefighters do for our communities.
link:https://youtu.be/q2kBW1BUUf0
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It’s not about banning technology or innovation, it’s about how you use it. And is it American or from an ally like Canada or Japan? Or is it from China?
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When nothing can get through the Strait of Hormuz, it drives up costs across the global economy. I don't think there's a single person or company in Michigan that's not watching the price of gas right now and just sort of gasping when they pass by the gas station.
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I have a bipartisan bill with Senator Jon Husted to ensure the yellow paint used on our roads is American-made — produced right here in Michigan, creating good jobs. We shouldn’t rely on China for things like yellow road paint. Let's buy American and support American workers.
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In Muskegon, I visited Sun Chemical to talk about the importance of maintaining a strong, American chemical industry -- and not ceding any more manufacturing ground to China. Part of how we do that is by ensuring the government is buying American-made products first.
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We capped off the tour with a visit to Holland Energy Park, which powers, among other things, Holland’s downtown snowmelt system. Thanks for a great visit!
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I took the opportunity to meet with Holland's local leaders, all of whom talk about the great collaboration as the ‘secret sauce’ that keeps Holland growing. While winding our way through the tulips, we talked housing, tariffs, and ways we can encourage more companies to invest in West Michigan.
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Yesterday, I got to come back for the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, MI. With over 5 million tulips, the festival drew a record 976,000 people from across the world last year, generated over $50 million in revenue, and has repeatedly been recognized as one of the country's best flower festivals.
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Muskegon is adding 2000 units of housing by 2027. They are moving fast to address housing needs. I also learned more about Chobani and La Colombe’s recent investment in Muskegon/Norton Shores to expand their facility, creating over 300 jobs in the area — which is great news.
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As we continued our stops in West Michigan, I held a roundtable with local leaders from Muskegon and Muskegon Heights to discuss workforce development opportunities, ways we can support the county's ports, and what we can do to reduce the rise in homelessness.
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Watch our full Intel Briefing here: youtu.be/wdZ1V8xbkR8
link:https://youtu.be/wdZ1V8xbkR8