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@MSNOWreports.bsky.social: “...ordinary Americans are saying, this is not how the justice system is supposed to work."
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Secretary Hegseth’s purge continues. He has fired another top general in the middle of a war that’s already not going well. This doesn’t make me believe he is doing all he can to make Americans safe.
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Read more: www.wlns.com/your-local-e...
link:https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/jd-vance-chinese-auto-plants
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We cannot hand the U.S. auto market, and the hundreds of thousands of jobs here in Michigan, to our adversaries.
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Michigan's autoworkers can compete with anybody on an even playing field. The Chinese government’s state-subsidized car companies are the definition of unfair — they use cheap labor and abuse the international trade system to dump their products around the world.
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I served three tours in Iraq alongside the military. I was a CIA officer and a Pentagon official. President Trump’s threats of further military action in Iran won’t bring us any closer to ending this war.
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It was a privilege to join his family, friends, former-student athletes, and the Spartan Community to celebrate a man who meant so much to so many. Coach Bibbs will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on through the athletes, families, and Michiganders whose lives he touched.
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Coach Bibbs was more than a legendary track and field coach — and the first African-American head coach in the Big Ten. He was a mentor, a trailblazer, and the kind of leader who saw the best in people and inspired them. And he was generous with his time for all who knew him, including me.
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I had the honor of attending his memorial service at Jenison Fieldhouse at Michigan State University to share a few words about his incredible life.
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Some people leave behind generations of people who are better because they knew them. Coach Jim Bibbs was one of those people.
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@padilla.senate.gov "This Department of Justice puts the political whims of the President above the rule of law."
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I think in the last two weeks it's become very clear President Trump wants Putin to win this war, and he's taking steps to allow them to sell oil to fuel their war machine, to disrupt Starlink and to show the Ukrainians where his hand actually lies I think that's a huge strategic mistake.
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There’s a clear playbook when it comes to myself and Senator Mark Kelly, James Comey, or anyone else the President doesn’t like. He tries to intimidate and weaponize the government against them. We have to push back.
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Another great resource is MichiganVoting.org, which provides registration and voting information. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to be a poll worker and help Michigan's elections run smoothly: www.michigan.gov/sos/election...
link:https://MichiganVoting.org
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Michiganders, to find your local clerk, learn where you vote, check your registration, and track your ballot if you vote absentee, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center (michigan.gov/vote).
link:https://michigan.gov/vote
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While I’ve been traveling across Michigan, folks are asking me questions about our upcoming midterm elections and voting. Let me be clear: Michigan’s elections are safe and secure. They're run by the state and our localities –- not the President.
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Read my full press release here: www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/10/26/s...
link:https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/10/26/slotkin-kelly-demand-transparency-from-national-guard-pentagon-on-quick-reaction-force/
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Now, @CaptMarkKelly.bsky.social and I are seeking answers about the Pentagon's vaguely defined National Guard "reaction forces," created to respond to "civil disturbances." We want to make absolutely sure these forces will not be used to interfere with our elections in any way.
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The law is clear: our military has no business interfering in our elections, policing polling places, or handling ballots or voting machines.
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Last month, I sought assurances from our nation's top military and civilian leaders at the Pentagon that troops will not be used to interfere in our midterm elections—and that any order to do so would be illegal.
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What is President Trump’s playbook on elections?
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Friendly reminder: agriculture is the number 2 industry in Michigan, after manufacturing. And we’re the number 1 most diverse agricultural state in the country (meaning lots of different kinds of farms, not just row crops) with regular access to water!
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Not just the tragedy and heroism that we saw on that day, but the way the country came together in the weeks that followed. It’s something that we’re missing today, but that I’m grateful I know we’re capable of.
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25 years later, it’s more important than ever that we share these stories with young people who were born after 2001.
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I recently had the opportunity to speak with @oaklandu.bsky.social students in an academic class focused on September 11, and share my firsthand experience of being in New York that day.
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Michigan has lost about 12,000 manufacturing jobs in the year and a half since the president has taken office.
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This shouldn’t be complicated. If you break the law or abuse taxpayer dollars, you should be held accountable.
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The students I spoke to are passionate about their projects, and are learning skills that will directly translate into the workforce. Our toughest problems are going to need bold solutions, and I have no doubt these students will be able to deliver.
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Thank you to all the students who gave me the grand tour of Lawrence Tech’s architecture and engineering programs. They’ve got everything here from concrete canoes to a chamber where they test the impact of extreme weather conditions on bridges.
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Thankfully, an anonymous group of Americans, whom I will never meet, voted unanimously that all I was doing was exercising basic free speech. So I know from experience, when it comes to weaponizing the government, the president says what he means, and he means what he says.
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This is not the first time this president has tried to weaponize the justice system against me. At his direction, earlier this year, the Department of Justice took me to a D.C. grand jury to have me criminally indicted for sedition. If President Trump had his way, I'd be in prison.
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It’s really very simple: if you break the law, you should be held accountable.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/us/politics/corey-lewandowski-justice-dept-inquiry.html
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When you say something President Trump and his allies don't like, they run a play to intimidate you and to get you to shut up. It's not going to work. We can't let it.
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Read more: thehill.com/homenews/hou...
link:https://thehill.com/homenews/house/6169094-lawmakers-press-trump-hegseth-starshield-ukraine/
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@captmarkkelly.bsky.social, Senator Thom Tillis and I are demanding the Pentagon to restore Starshield capabilities so Ukraine has what it needs to defend itself. Not doing so is costing innocent Ukrainian lives.
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President Trump and Elon Musk have slowed down the critical Starlink satellite connection so that Ukrainians are more vulnerable to Russian attacks-- even further indication that Trump wants Putin to win this war.
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Read more about my visit to Battle Creek here: www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/l...
link:https://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/local/2026/10/16/sen-slotkin-visits-battle-creek-michigan-hears-local-concerns/92281869007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z115720p002750c002750e006420v115720&gca-ft=196&gca-ds=sophi
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Everyone was working off the same sheet of music and everyone wants to make this a completely thriving, self-sustaining place that can weather ups and downs. I look forward to continuing to work with local leaders to help whenever and wherever I can.
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Whether it is creating manufacturing jobs, securing federal investments in housing and infrastructure, or protecting homeland security missions at Battle Creek’s Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, every leader I met within the Battle Creek community believed in working together.
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It’s really very simple: if you break the law, you should be held accountable. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/u...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/us/politics/corey-lewandowski-justice-dept-inquiry.html
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Thank you to Sidewalk Detroit for the meaningful work you do to protect and celebrate this space and the community around it!
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From restoring natural areas to reimagining how parks serve their neighborhoods, Sidewalk Detroit is working to advance spatial equity and change the narrative around Brightmoor.
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I had a great time visiting Eliza Howell Park with Sidewalk Detroit and learning more about the history of this 250-acre park, the community’s efforts to protect it, and the importance of preserving Detroit’s green spaces.
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Follow the law, and we don't have a problem.
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You can also sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program so you can receive safety updates: travel.state.gov/en/internati... If you are in need of immediate assistance, please give my office a call at 517-203-1760. Stay safe.
link:https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/smart-traveler-enrollment-program.html
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On October 18th, the State Department updated its travel advisories for U.S. citizens across the Middle East. You can find the latest State Department travel advisories for the region here: travel.state.gov/en/internati...
link:https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/global-events/middle-east.html
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On October 21st, the State Department ordered some diplomats and family members to depart several U.S. embassies and consulates across the Middle East.
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As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, it’s important that Michiganders currently in the region or planning to travel there exercise caution. I wanted to give an update on safety recommendations the State Department has shared.
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Fear is the point. Intimidation is the point. And if the President can try to do this to me, he can do it to anyone.
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The DIA is a wonderful place to learn, explore, and experience something new. You don’t have to spend an entire day to enjoy it—even a short visit can be inspiring! With exhibits that change throughout the year, there’s always a reason to come back.