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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 was yet another way the President was trying to manipulate the vote in November.
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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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That’s why I’m a huge supporter of programs like Helmets to Hard Hats and hiring veterans whenever possible, and that includes in the UP and rural communities.
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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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There are strong, bipartisan provisions in this bill that could serve as the foundation for a new attempt at providing the crypto industry with the guardrails it needs. I believe that the U.S. should lead in crypto innovation, but we need to get it right. I remain open-minded to that work ahead.
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And as of now, our agencies, including the CFTC, lack the necessary oversight and staffing to implement this legislation, and that should be addressed.
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On the national security front, there is more to be done to make sure we have the tools in place to stop money laundering and shut down funding avenues for terrorists and nations like North Korea and Iran. This was essential after 9/11 and remains essential to keep Americans safe.
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I cannot in good conscience vote for any legislation that codifies that behavior from public officials. Not for President Trump or Secretary Lutnick today, nor for any Democrat who may take advantage of it in the future.
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The ethics provisions in this bill are simply too thin. President Trump, his children, and his Cabinet are making billions of dollars in the crypto space, in part from bilking everyday Americans out of their hard-earned money.
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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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We've heard nothing from Secretary Hegseth, and this should be a very easy thing for a Secretary of Defense to say.
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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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I loved getting to hear a few of them firsthand at the market—and learning about the people and traditions behind the food we’re lucky to have here. Buy local, people!
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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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Although we are no longer in the hot dog business, I'll talk about them (or any Michigan delicacy) with Carlos Eats Detroit any day of the week.
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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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But that feeling of a shared bond among all Americans in the early weeks after the attack is something I’m so glad I got to experience. Because it’s the thing that I think we’re missing the most today.
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And the events of 9-11 kicked off an era of significant mistakes in wars far from home that we’re still grappling with today.
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The gut-wrenching appreciation for the firefighters and civilians who sacrificed their lives trying to save others. And above all, the feeling that we as Americans were on the same team. We certainly weren't perfect. In those early months, Muslims and immigrants were targeted.
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The sense of unity across the country that emerged out of the rubble. The shared sense of purpose, unlike anything I have felt before or since.
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Here’s what I said. Today, you’ll see image after image of the towers coming down. The stories of tragedies and heroism fill up the room. But whenever I think about that day, I try and focus on something else from the days and weeks afterwards:
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I recently had the opportunity to take my nephew to the 9-11 Memorial and museum in New York. For the first time in a long time, I spent 3 straight hours thinking about 9-11, and telling someone who wasn’t yet born when it happened what it was like.
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I’ve heard us referred to as “9-11 Babies”, given the surge of young people who signed up for the military, intelligence community, State Department and other national service.
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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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Read our full joint statement: www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/09/s...
link:https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/09/slotkin-signs-joint-statement-with-colleagues-on-the-high-cost-of-trumps-trade-war-with-canada/
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Congressional Republicans need to stand up to the president and do their part to give families and businesses on both sides of the border relief from this insanity.
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While American families and businesses suffer from Trump’s trade wars, partners around the world, including Canada, are increasingly looking to diversify away from the United States and deepen trade ties with other countries including China.
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President Trump’s tariffs have already cost American families as much as $5,000 in some states, and his senseless trade war with Canada will only grow that number.
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They will raise the cost of the lumber, plywood, and construction equipment we need to build new housing. They will hurt our workers and businesses who manufacture autos, aircraft, and machinery. They will drive up the prices consumers pay for everyday basics like milk, clothing, and paper products.
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Instead of working with our neighbors, President Trump is doubling down on a pointless trade war with Canada. His tariffs will squeeze our states’ small businesses harder and drive costs up for working families.
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We have built two powerful nations over many decades by working together, growing our economies together, and securing our homelands together. Our countries have achieved great things by working closely together, and we still can.
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The states we represent rely on Canada as a key trading partner and our primary export market. We have deep ties with our neighbors to the north, and we share one of the world’s most enduring defense partnerships.
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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: