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The price of U.S. crude oil has risen by more than 40%, and the average price of gasoline has risen by more than a dollar per gallon as a result of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and war in Iran.
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Last week, I spoke directly with Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to outline my concern that Michigan's specialty crop farmers are being unfairly treated as part of UDSA’s farmer assistance package.
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Wishing a joyous Passover to everyone celebrating today, from my family to yours. Especially during a tough time, I hope that everyone remembers the bitter and rejoices in the sweet -- surrounded by the comfort of family and friends. Chag Sameach!
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There are no circumstances where the Secretary of Defense's personal stockbroker should be buying or selling *any* defense-related stocks — but particularly moments before the U.S. sends its service members to fight and die in war.
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President Trump has already said the quiet part out loud: if his party loses the Midterms, it's because the election was rigged and Democrats cheated. And he is again attacking mail-in voting. www.cnn.com/2026/03/31/p...
link:https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/31/politics/mail-in-voting-trump-executive-order
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Americans don’t feel great after we got bogged down for years and years and years in the Iraq war. And it’s not a lot to ask, whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, for a plan after we're coming off 20 years of being bogged down in wars.
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It’s that time of year again—school trip season in Washington, D.C.! Last week, students from Keys Grace Academy stopped by and asked insightful questions about what it’s like to serve as a Senator, what leadership means, and more.
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The outdoors can provide so many benefits to our service members looking to turn the page. www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/03/31/s...
link:https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/03/31/slotkin-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-support-outdoor-rehabilitation-for-veterans/
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13 American service members are dead. Many, many more are injured. Gas has hit $4.19 in Michigan. Let’s review the bidding on President Trump’s war in Iran. youtube.com/shorts/_EHPi...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/_EHPi5oRZtw?feature=share
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Last month, we hung my newest piece of sports-themed art, 'Campbell Crossing Lake MI' (a play on Washington crossing the Delaware) in one of my conference rooms. This badass painting was made by the talented, Ramon Corona and today, he and his wife came in to see it on display.
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I want to flag something that may have flown under the radar, but shouldn't. In December 2025, President Trump and Secretary of the VA Doug Collins moved to ban access to abortion care at the VA, even in cases of rape, incest, or when the health of the mother is at risk.
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For months, I have said that we should carve ICE out while we negotiate reforms and fund the rest of DHS, including TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard, and customs officers. At 2:30 AM this morning, after weeks of pressure, Republicans finally agreed, and that funding bill cleared the Senate unanimously.
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No government official should be profiting off insider information on prediction markets. Period.
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As a member of the Agriculture Committee, I was glad to talk with Secretary Brooke Rollins this week. We spoke about economic assistance for specialty crops, how the war in Iran is impacting farmers and food, and the need for a bipartisan farm bill.
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Insiders make bets on military action, make a boatload of money, hundreds of thousands of dollars, and get away with it. My bill with Senator Young will stop that.
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No one should be profiting off the information and knowledge gained as a public servant, period. Our bipartisan bill places common sense rules around prediction markets, and it has real teeth to ensure those who break these rules face real consequences. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/u...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/us/politics/congress-betting-ban.html
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Set aside ICE. Negotiate reforms. Fund everything else.
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Watch my interview with @nbcnews.com. We discuss the Iran War, DHS and AI.
link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UesMHbtrt8g
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To win the future, you need a plan. It's why I joined as a co-chair for the National Security Commission on Robotics for Advanced Manufacturing. With advanced manufacturing and AI rapidly evolving, we cannot fall behind adversaries like China.
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Would the SAVE Act require a passport to vote? 60 percent of Michiganders have no passport.
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Mail-in voting is safe, it's secure. It's the law in Michigan, and President Trump is trying to undo it simply to satisfy his very specific goals of making sure: “only the right people vote”. youtube.com/shorts/uG7yw...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/uG7ywfMN6EY?feature=share
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Gas prices in Lansing have climbed to $4.19, with a statewide average in Michigan of $4 a gallon.
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Tornadoes, ice storms, and high winds. Extreme weather is happening more and more every year. And it is directly impacting small farmers, independent restaurants and all of us who pay for increased prices.
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The cost of fuel and fertilizer is going up right before planting season because of the war in Iran. youtube.com/shorts/HZ336...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/HZ336SrCSHY?feature=share
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Today, I voted against confirming Markwayne Mullin to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security.
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Michigan’s farmers are dealing with an outdated farm bill, all while navigating the stresses of trade uncertainty and rising fertilizer and diesel costs due to the war in Iran. We need to get a bipartisan farm bill over the finish line. youtube.com/shorts/ZXuFX...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/ZXuFXyw7VJY?feature=share
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President Trump said he was going to put more money in your pocket. But can anyone name a single place where your costs have gone down?
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After blocking it 7 times, Senate Republicans agree that we should fund TSA, FEMA and Coast Guard, and set ICE aside while we negotiate reforms. President Trump is holding DHS funding hostage to protect ICE. We can pass this funding bill today. thehill.com/homenews/sen...
link:https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5795847-homeland-security-funding-stalemate/
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Shout out to Rebecca Mader, a student journalist at Howell High School, for breaking down what a federal government shutdown means and why it matters. Great to see young Michiganders paying attention to how government works and helping others understand it. www.howellmainfour.com/12246/news/f...
link:https://www.howellmainfour.com/12246/news/federal-government-shutdown-what-to-know-as-a-howell-student/
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This past week, I introduced a new bill called the AI Guardrails Act. We need left and right limits on AI at the Department of Defense, and Congress needs to act. youtube.com/shorts/GcvAs...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/GcvAsPbp8zQ?feature=share
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Today, I voted for the seventh time to reopen TSA and pay our agents and workers. Again, Republicans blocked it. They continue to hold TSA workers and American travelers hostage to protect ICE.
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As Michiganders are waiting in line at the gas pumps right now, the price of gas is jumping 60 cents per day in some cases. As middle-class Americans are unable to buy a home, we're talking about making it harder for women, old people and the military to vote.
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In launching a war with Iran, President Trump somehow failed to prepare for a huge spike in gas prices at home. Now, he’s lifting sanctions on Iran. The President is giving billions of dollars and a financial lifeline to the same people who are shooting at and killing U.S. forces.
link:https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-eases-iranian-oil-sanctions-scramble-contain-energy-prices-handing-rcna264546
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We are only debating the so-called SAVE Act because of one fact. Donald Trump doesn't like to lose elections and his team wants to shield him from another embarrassing loss. That's it. youtube.com/shorts/h28D7...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/h28D7q-ClYU
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We shouldn't politicize FEMA. Whether you're a red state or a blue state or a purple state, it shouldn't matter.
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/yjw5FaTS7q4?feature=share
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Eid Mubarak to our Muslim community. A month of fasting and reflection is no small thing. It's a reminder for all of us to live in service of others and be grateful for our communities and loved ones. May this Eid bring joy to you and your families.
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In this week’s Intel Brief, we go deep on three topics: 1️⃣ Extreme weather in Michigan and the role of FEMA 2️⃣ AI in the military and my bill to set left and right limits 3️⃣ How prediction markets work and can enable corruption
link:https://youtu.be/r15YTc7imvY
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Republicans are holding TSA and other agencies paychecks hostage because of ICE. Let’s set ICE aside while we negotiate, and fund everything else today.
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President Trump ran on lowering your costs. But costs are up across the board, and his top legislative priority? To make it harder for Michiganders to vote with the so-called SAVE Act. I break it down. www.youtube.com/live/RDcQ098...
link:https://www.youtube.com/live/RDcQ09892yQ?si=VYis_qg-Eomroc8Z
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Today, I took to the Senate floor to try to pass funding for TSA. My Republican colleagues said no. They are holding all the other Homeland Security agencies hostage because of ICE. Set ICE aside while we negotiate reforms. Fund everything else today. youtube.com/shorts/5cmjP...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/5cmjPdRrGKI?feature=share
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AI shouldn’t be used to spy on Americans. AI shouldn’t be used in deadly autonomous weapons without a human in the loop. This is just common sense. youtube.com/shorts/pzbZy...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/pzbZyAdO69o?feature=share
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There needs to be fundamental reform of ICE. The public is crying out for that.
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Tonight, I voted again to support a war powers resolution that would stop President Trump's war of choice in Iran. The President and his Administration started this war by failing to communicate any clear objective to the American people.
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The war in Iran is having a direct impact on Michiganders. They are feeling it in their pocketbooks. The price of gas is up. The last thing I saw when I left to fly back to Washington from Michigan was a 90-minute line for gas at Costco because it's so much cheaper.
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The Secretary of Homeland Security is quite literally at the fulcrum of some major issues we're dealing with as Americans, like the role of law enforcement and ICE in our streets. On both lines of questioning, Senator Mullin didn't get there for me. I am a no.
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If we ever get to the point where you are being asked to put armed ICE officers at polling locations, we have lost the plot as a country. youtube.com/shorts/7nH65...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/7nH65PwCqMA?feature=share
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President Trump stated that if his party doesn’t win, the elections are rigged. The Secretary of Homeland Security plays a key role in protecting America's elections. Senator Mullin did not vote to certify the 2020 election, and he still cannot commit that Trump lost.
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/wZZNMhn-t9M?feature=share
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The American people are crying out for reform to ICE. People watched as U.S. citizens were killed in the streets for protesting. They saw children tear-gassed and people randomly pulled out of their cars because they looked like they could be immigrants. youtube.com/shorts/aDCO4...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/aDCO4gnMHuE?feature=share
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My bill puts common sense limits on AI at the Department of Defense. It ensures a human is involved when deadly autonomous weapons are fired and that AI cannot be used to spy on the American people.
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