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Huge congrats to Grand Valley State University for winning the NCAA Division II Men's Track and Field National Championship! You earned it. gliac.org/news/2026/5/...
link:https://gliac.org/news/2026/5/25/track-and-field-grand-valley-state-captures-national-championship-in-mens-outdoor-track-field.aspx
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The view from Mackinac Island never disappoints.
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With new threats on the rise, the fighter mission at Selfridge plays a vital role in defending the entire country. A lot of good bipartisan work got us here, and this will have a generational impact for Michigan, our national defense and Macomb County’s economy.
link:https://wzmq19.com/news/363477/whitmer-signs-bipartisan-selfridge-funding-bill-tying-michigan-defense-legacy-to-future-fighter-mission/
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You never know who you’ll run into on the Mackinac ferry!
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We need a full federal investigation into the series of very well-timed bets in the oil futures market. @warnock.senate.gov and I are pushing for transparency and accountability. www.usatoday.com/story/news/2...
link:https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2026/05/28/georgia-senator-calls-for-public-release-of-odd-oil-futures-trades/90292187007/
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People need someone to fight on behalf of their pocketbooks. Was glad to join Roop Raj from FOX 2 Detroit to talk about the war in Iran, gas prices and working together to lower costs.
link:https://youtu.be/Pg9LnXI91ds
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There are lots of good ideas out there on housing, but the reality is, we need to build more housing to lower people's costs. Let's declare a National Housing Emergency and build 4 million homes.
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The Trump Administration is rolling back standards to allow more PFAS particles in our drinking water. This is a setback, but we can’t stop fighting for the federal government to restore a scientific standard for drinking water.
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We need to build 4 million homes nationally and surge supply to address the housing crisis in Michigan and across the country. Watch our panel at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
link:https://youtu.be/D2RMfBOLoto
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Last year, I met the head of Fort Mackinac at the Pink Pony, and he insisted that at some point, I must shoot the cannon at the top of the park. Well, this year, as part of America’s 250th, I got to check this off my bucket list!
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It’s clear that both the policy decisions like sending troops to our cities and Secretary Hegseth's purge of generals have been demoralizing to our service members.
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/kjVuf09ohY8?si=A9MaLMp7zufr1sf2
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No more delays on PFAS clean up! Michiganders need action now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sma...
link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SmaHq0qibc
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As we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend, there are great events throughout Michigan that offer an opportunity to honor that legacy. Sharing a resource for mid-Michigan here: www.wilx.com/2026/05/20/g...
link:https://www.wilx.com/2026/05/20/guide-2026-memorial-day-parades-ceremonies-happening-mid-michigan/
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Memorial Day reminds us that democracy and security aren’t guaranteed, but made possible by ordinary Americans who answered the call to serve and defend.
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There’s many Americans, and especially Michiganders, who still care deeply about the U.S.-Canada relationship. We are in a tough moment right now, but there is a future after President Trump.
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Only in Monroe! Thank you Stephen Colbert and Jack White for returning to Monroe, MI for a great Michigan conversation!
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In each, we discussed the deep bonds between the American people and the Canadian people, the Gordie Howe Bridge, and the threat of Chinese Communist Party vehicles.
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I was in Toronto to reaffirm that point. And I appreciated the dialogue with the Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Minister of Industry Melanie Joy, and Minister of Infrastructure Grego Rrobertson.
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The U.S.-Canada relationship is still critically important, especially to Michigan. Despite the recent tension in that relationship, I strongly believe our two nations must work together to address the big problems we face.
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The United States and Canada are in a tough moment right now. But our overlapping interests are bigger than any one president. As Michigan's Senator, I know that the bond between the American people and Canadian people is deep, and it will endure. Because we are stronger when we work together.
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In addition to reaffirming my commitment to that relationship, we discussed the importance of the Gordie Howe Bridge to both nations, and I raised my concerns about the threat of Chinese cars coming into North America.
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There are many Americans, and especially Michiganders, who care deeply about the U.S.-Canada relationship. Our lives, economies, and security are intertwined. That's why I thought it was so important to travel to Toronto to meet with Prime Minister @MarkJCarney.
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In this week's Intel Briefing, we go deep on 3 topics: 1️⃣ What was decided at the China summit 2️⃣ Weakened drinking water standards around forever chemicals 3️⃣ Potential taxpayer funding for the ballroom and a DOJ anti-weaponization fund youtu.be/u82i-301Hds
link:https://youtu.be/u82i-301Hds
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Some of the residents in Oscoda, MI, can't drink their water or swim in their lake due to PFAS. And they've been told to wait another five-years, after twenty years of waiting on the Air Force for proper cleanup. We owe it to them to step up. youtube.com/shorts/phCRC...
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/phCRCx5_RkY?si=w0WUZITVtnfgyKKT
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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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