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Our union workers are often the first to get wind of issues with the federal government in workplaces, so it was good to sit down and hear directly from them. Steelworkers are always welcome in my office (even if they are from Ohio).
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Our elections are safe and secure, but President Trump is pulling pages right out of the authoritarian playbook. We have to listen to exactly what he is saying and be ready. www.notus.org/2026-electio...
link:https://www.notus.org/2026-election/midterms-troops-polls-democrats
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In this week's Intel Briefing, we break down 3 important topics: 1️⃣ The Gordie Howe Bridge and how it will help Michiganders 2️⃣ How to stay safe during tornadoes and other extreme weather 3️⃣ What it could look like if Pres. Trump tries to interfere in our elections youtu.be/W6C6wOh4i5c
link:https://youtu.be/W6C6wOh4i5c
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We need future leaders like them in Michigan and across the country. I commend their dedication to public service. Thanks for stopping by! @umich.edu
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This week, I had the chance to talk with the next generation of leaders from the University of Michigan Public Service Intern Program. We had insightful conversations about what it’s like to serve as a Senator, bipartisanship, and the overwhelming need for younger leadership in our politics.
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Two million Michiganders rely on Social Security. The Trust Fund is projected to run out in 2032, and Congress has bipartisan options to fix it. I break it down.
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That does not make us safe. We want the military to be the best fighting force it can be, and it can’t do that when its morale is being tested and people are leaving.
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So, between morale and loss of qualified senior enlisted and senior officers, we are seeing a real change in our military that's affecting things not just at the top level, but also all the way down to our most junior officers.
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... No one’s ever going to give me a merit-based promotion and so maybe I’ll retire. Maybe I’ll get out early.”
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I’m hearing young people, particularly young women and young officers of color, who are saying to me, “I planned to be in the military for 20 or 30 years, but now I feel like there is going to be a ceiling on me succeeding in this institution....
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I am hearing from a ton of people who have been career military officers who are saying, “look if anyone of color or if every woman is being stripped out of these lists, how am I to understand who and how can get promoted.”
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What I am hearing about from folks in uniform is a new secret vetting process where people in the Department of Defense are looking at someone’s social media history. Looking at whether they attended a Pride event or posted something on their personal Facebook page about Martin Luther King Day.
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Just this year, 40 military officers have been forcibly removed from those promotion lists. Over half of them are either women, or people of color. There seems to be a pointed effort to get rid of people who are not white men who are on the promotion list by merit.
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What is happening inside the military with promotions and firings: We have a ton of people who are being removed from promotion lists. They’re being recommended by those in uniform, and they are being stripped out by Pete Hegseth.
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The war in Iran is driving up costs here at home. If and when the Strait of Hormuz opens up, and global shipping is resumed it will be important to hold oil and gas companies accountable and make sure gas prices are again coming down.
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I’ll take any chance I can get to talk to manufacturers, suppliers, investors, and workers who can turn an idea into something real and create good jobs along the way. Thanks to Traverse Connect for having me at your Reshore Summit!
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Whether it’s on land, in the water, or in the sky — new technology should be built by Michiganders, many of whom were in the room with me in Traverse City last week. Companies like Sharrow Marine, whose propeller technology is groundbreaking (and it’s made right here in Michigan!)
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I never posted on social media before I ran for office. One of the first times I posted was about President Trump trying to repeal Obamacare. It took my friends by surprise and they thought I’d been hacked.
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Learn more at the MSHDA website: www.michigan.gov/mshda
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What can state programs and our bipartisan housing bill do for homebuyers in Michigan? I break it down, including how through Michigan’s housing agency, eligible homebuyers may qualify for up to $10,000 in down payment assistance, closing costs, and other prepaid expenses.
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My advice to high school graduates? Be the man in the arena, not the critic in the stands.
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Thank you, Mayas, for the thoughtful conversation and for inspiring the next generation of engaged citizens. Watch: youtu.be/kXgLibJYfPY
link:https://youtu.be/kXgLibJYfPY
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Talking with Michiganders of all backgrounds and ages is one of my favorite parts of the job, and a few weeks ago, Mayas Smith, a student heading to college and host of Young Citizens Academy, on Bloomfield Community Television reached out for an interview and I was happy to agree.
link:https://youtu.be/kXgLibJYfPY
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Check current border wait times before your trip: bwt.cbp.gov/details/0338...
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From our truckers and tourists to cars and motorcycles -- after many ups and downs, the Gordie Howe Bridge is open for business. This bridge will further connect us economically and culturally to our neighbors in Canada, and I can't wait to drive across it myself soon.
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President Trump’s authoritarian playbook is built on sowing doubt in our elections before votes are even cast. I’m working to prepare for scenarios to protect free and fair elections.
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I pressed a Trump nominee: If a domestic violence shelter receives a federal grant, but also post complaints about the cutting of domestic violence funding, will that put them at risk of being labeled anti-American? They would not answer directly.
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This Administration is weaponizing federal grants against individuals and organizations who may disagree with them.
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President Trump's tariffs on generic drugs risk making prescriptions more expensive. If President Trump wanted to lower drug costs, we could do it tomorrow: let Medicare negotiate every drug price.
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We also discussed the trilateral talks, the importance of implementation of the planned pilot zones, and the need for U.S. assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces to enable Hezbollah's disarmament.
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Last week, I met with President Aoun again after our meeting in Beirut in February. We discussed concerns of Michiganders who had family members killed and homes destroyed by Israeli strikes -- and the need for documentation and accountability for this destruction, particularly in southern Lebanon.
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We must listen to what President Trump is saying about elections. It’s right out of an authoritarian playbook.
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What can the bipartisan housing bill do for our veterans? I break it down.
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Creating jobs. Investing in growth and infrastructure. And supporting small businesses. Michiganders across our state are rolling up their sleeves to move us forward on all those fronts -- and I saw it in action this month from Mount Clemens to Auburn Hills to Warren.
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Happy 325th Birthday, Detroit! Detroit is a city built on grit, innovation, and unwavering spirit.
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This is shameful. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/u...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/politics/iran-troop-deaths.html?unlocked_article_code=1.z1A.tEg0.Q-cw8cUlwBvw&smid=url-share
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In this week's Intel Briefing, we dig into 3 important topics: 1️⃣ The price of health care and prescription drugs 2️⃣ Banning Chinese cars in America 3️⃣ Pres. Trump's continued playbook to sow doubt in our elections and what role you can play
link:https://youtu.be/dcUqfwWuEsQ
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Thankfully, members of law enforcement who investigate these incidents take it seriously, because violence and threats of violence have no place in our politics.
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Democrat, Independent or Republican, the men and women who go into public service choose to do the hard, unglamorous job of making government work for people. They deserve respect and safety.
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No matter our differences, threats of violence against local leaders are never acceptable. This time it was in Holly, but I’ve seen it happen across the state. This is part of a troubling trend of violent threats targeting local officials across the country. www.fox2detroit.com/news/holly-v...
link:https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/holly-village-officials-alarmed-death-threat-posted-social-media
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Chinese cars are driving surveillance collectors for the Chinese Communist Party—full-motion video, 3D mapping and geolocation. As a former CIA officer, I can't in good faith say they should be sold in the United States.
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Democrats and Republicans disagree on a lot of serious things. But on banning Chinese cars, we're aligned. The Connected Vehicle Security Act is about protecting our national security and our economic security.
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President Trump asked Americans to accept another war. Now he owes them the truth about what it costs. The bill isn’t just $37.5 billion—it could be closer to $200 billion. Show your math. You got us into this war. Explain to the American people what the cost is and don't fudge the figures.
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I’ve asked my Republican colleagues to support my bill, the Protect Our Polls Act, because “None of us want our military at our polls, right?" Their response was, “I don’t want to insult the President.” Don't worry about the President. Worry about your democracy and protecting the country.
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And it’s particularly petty for the President to keep punishing our Canadian neighbors the week we should be finally celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe bridge — something Democrats and Republicans have roundly supported for decades.
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The President’s 50% tariff on 500 Canadian goods, including hockey sticks and milk, does nothing to help American families. It just substitutes serious trade policy for pettiness.
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Canada is one of America’s most critical allies. Michiganders know that better than anyone — we share bonds of family, culture, commerce and closely intertwined supply chains.
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I’ve asked my Republican colleagues to support my bill, the Protect Our Polls Act, because “None of us want our military at our polls, right?" Their response was, “I don’t want to insult the President.” Don't worry about the President. Worry about your democracy and protecting the country.
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The President has been doing everything in his power to convince Americans that our elections aren’t valid. It’s not going to work, but we need to be clear-eyed about what he is doing.
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