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Understanding why we have a teacher shortage isn’t rocket science. Fixing it means paying our teachers enough to live a middle-class life, no matter where you live in Michigan.
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Chinese companies are fueling Iran’s war machine by buying oil, providing targeting information, and selling weapons and components to the Iranian government. We now know that some of that targeting information may have led to the death of three U.S. soldiers.
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President Trump is meeting with the Chinese President this week in Washington, and he is rolling out the red carpet. A big expected topic: Chinese vehicles. I break down why that matters and why we cannot allow Chinese vehicles in the United States.
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Chairman Caine made it clear that he would not deploy uniformed military to seize ballots or other election material. Now, FBI Director Patel has said to @padilla.senate.gov that the FBI will not take such actions either.
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Chinese entities aided Iran in attacks on U.S. servicemembers resulting in three deaths and wounding four others. This cannot be tolerated.
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The President should not invite Chinese automakers to set up shop in the United States. This is quite literally an attempt by Chinese companies to get their foot in the door of the American market. This is a national security and an economic security issue. We should not give an inch.
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During this week’s state visit, President Trump must press the Chinese President on reports that Chinese entities aided Iran in attacks on U.S. servicemembers resulting in three deaths and wounding four others.
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The Trump Administration is withholding basic information from the American people regarding how much the war in Iran actually costs.
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As Yom Kippur begins, I'm wishing an easy fast to all those in Michigan and around the world who are observing. This time of year is always one of reflection. I wish everyone a peaceful worship before tomorrow’s break-fast with family and friends.
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The housing crisis is really being felt across Michigan from Ironwood to Detroit to Grand Rapids. If we want our kids to stay in Michigan, we need to build more housing so they can actually afford it.
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Your Michigan Moment: Keweenaw County in the UP.
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In this week's Intel Briefing, we cover what President Trump really needs to cover with the Chinese President next week: 1️⃣ Ensuring we keep Chinese cars out of America 2️⃣ Holding China accountable for helping Iran target and kill U.S. servicemembers 3️⃣ Stopping export of America’s AI chips to the CCP
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The Trump Administration owes the American public answers on the true cost of the war in Iran.
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New reporting now shows that this support from China may have directly contributed to the deaths of American servicemembers. The provision of targeting information by China to help Iran kill American servicemembers should be something even President Trump cannot tolerate.
link:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/slotkin-xi-trump-iran-chinese-satellite-images-u-s-base-attack/
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I will lay down the red carpet and help any young person that wants to learn a trade, teach it, and stay in their hometown to do it.
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The war in Iran is costing the American public billions. Both in higher prices and in taxpayer dollars. Secretary Hegseth won't give answers and I am leading my colleagues in demanding a full accounting of this war's true cost. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
link:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/democratic-senators-request-pentagon-provide-bare-minimum-cost-war-rcna598293
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Turns out there’s more than one way to get around Michigan. From riding motorcycles with @peters.senate.gov to taking the ferry and touring Beaver Island by van, I got to see Michigan from just about every angle. August recess had me on the move.
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A few thoughts and reflections after visiting with a group of veterans from the Mid-Michigan Honor Flight at the National Mall.
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From Pontiac to Calumet, we covered a lot of ground in August.
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This is very important news especially as ballots start to go out in Michigan: The Supreme Court has denied President Trump’s effort to use the Postal Service to restrict who gets to vote by mail. I had an interesting exchange with the Postmaster General on this a few weeks ago.
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In a student town hall at Gogebic Community College, we talked about the leadership and skills that come from serving in the U.S. Military. There’s no better leadership training than the U.S. Military.
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This Administration cut healthcare funding to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. Now costs are spiking. Read more: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
link:https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/aca-medicare-work-health-insurance-cost-rise-2027-rcna597069
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Today, I voted no on the Clarity Act, legislation meant to regulate cryptocurrency in America. 🧵
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WATCH: The @uaw.org breaks down why we need to pass our bipartisan bill to ban Chinese vehicles in the United States.
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The law is clear. But we need it in writing. From Secretary Hegseth, Secretary Mullin, Attorney General Blanche and others. No troops or federal agents should be deployed to polls. Period. Read more: michiganadvance.com/2026/09/03/r...
link:https://michiganadvance.com/2026/09/03/repub/election-experts-see-few-legal-options-for-trump-to-meddle-with-polling-places/
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Independent unions like the @uaw.org are banned in China. Workers who try to fight for better wages or benefits are often imprisoned or disappeared. It’s one of the many ways the Chinese Communist Party works to undercut American manufacturing.
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Independent unions like the UAW are banned in China. Workers who try to fight for better wages or benefits are often imprisoned or disappeared. It’s one of the many ways the Chinese Communist Party works to undercut American manufacturing.
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Ban the pardon. It’s just straight-up bribery at this point.
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Our top military general has been clear that he will not deploy troops to polling locations. Hegseth remains silent.
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I wanted to hear very clearly from Secretary Hegseth and from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs that they would not respond to an illegal order and deploy the uniformed military at polling locations. Chairman Caine came back and said that very clearly.
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I’m happy to be insulted for protecting Michigan workers and Michigan’s economic security. For the life of me, I don’t get why you’re rolling out the red carpet for Chinese companies to build factories in the United States.
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From Paula Red apples and fresh-cut dahlias to Great Lakes whitefish caught by fifth-generation Native American commercial fisherman, Michigan’s farmers and producers have some pretty incredible stories.
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Hot dogs are a big deal in the Slotkin family. When my great-grandfather first came to the U.S., he founded a meat company called Hygrade Foods, which specialized in hot dogs.
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Wishing a heartfelt Shana Tovah and happy new year to all who celebrate. As we gather with loved ones, let’s welcome a sweeter year ahead with hope, strength, and purpose.
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Recommended reading: www.thebulwark.com/p/a-letter-t...
link:https://www.thebulwark.com/p/a-letter-to-myself-on-911-september-11-world-trade-center-pentagon-al-qaeda-afghanistan-iraq-anniversary-war-terror?r=1emko&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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I was in Manhattan on September 11. It changed my life. That was the day I, and so many others of my generation, decided to completely change our lives and sign up to serve our country.
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The Postal Service should be delivering the mail. Not deciding who gets to vote by mail and who doesn’t.
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President Trump should not be deciding who gets to vote by mail. That is up to the states and to Congress. His new rule limiting vote by mail is unconstitutional.
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President Trump’s continued tariffs on Canada are hurting American families and businesses. Read my joint statement with @coons.senate.gov, @shaheen.senate.gov, @klobuchar.senate.gov and @murray.senate.gov:
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I say this everywhere I go, including in Ironwood in the UP. If you need help with any federal agency, get in touch with our team. We have staffers, and all they do is help people solve their problems with the federal government. It often means banging pots and pans until we get an answer.
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USPS should stop its new rule, limiting who can vote by mail and provide Congress answers about its ballot verification system. Read more: www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/09/s...
link:https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/09/slotkin-peters-demand-postal-service-halt-implementation-of-unconstitutional-vote-by-mail-restrictions/
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It’s an absolute must to visit Stormy Kromer, one of Michigan's most famous brands, when you’re in Ironwood. You can even get a tour if you’ve got the time.
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All the way up in Ironwood, folks are feeling the impacts of the president’s war in Iran. And I heard plenty about it.
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Mail-in voting is safe and secure. The Constitution gives Congress and the states authority over federal elections. Not the President. It’s why I joined my colleagues in filing a brief challenging President Trump’s executive order and the USPS rule seeking to control how mail-in ballots are handled.
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I know there’s a lot of news every week, but this one deserves some real pause: In Germany, Chinese owned car companies only entered the market in 2021. Today, they own around 8% of the market. As a result, Volkswagen, is cutting 50,000 jobs. 50,000.
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Michigan is already leading the way in supporting local agriculture and bringing fresh food into people’s lives. I saw that firsthand at the Midland Farmers Market. And through a bipartisan Farm Bill, we can build on that work.
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The President’s chaotic tariffs are costing Michiganders more than any other state. And in communities across the UP, people are feeling this in a unique and direct way. Read more: www.mininggazette.com/news/local-n...
link:https://www.mininggazette.com/news/local-news/2026/09/paying-the-price/
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Your Michigan Moment: Jacobs Falls in Eagle River.
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The President cut healthcare to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans. Now prices are expected to rise even more. Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/09/02/health-insurance-costs-projected-spike-next-year-by-82-percent/
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Most Michiganders don’t know about the Keweenaw Historic Park in Calumet: it’s a series of historic buildings, mines and other sites, run by the National Park Service, that preserve the labor, mining, and industrial history of the area.
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