After further violence with ICE this year, accountability and oversight are a bare minimum.
Senator Elissa Slotkin
@slotkin.senate.gov
U.S. Senator from the great state of Michigan. Working to boost the middle class, protect our country, our kids and our democracy. Former national security official.
After the deadly tornadoes in Southwest Michigan, I heard the same question over and over: Are we seeing more severe weather? I met with the National Weather Service and FEMA, and the answer is yes.
The recently passed bipartisan housing bill cuts unnecessary red tape that can add thousands of dollars to the cost of building a home. If we want more affordable housing, we need to make it easier and less expensive to build.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is officially open! Canada is Michigan's largest trading partner, with more than $80 billion in goods crossing our border every year.
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.
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).
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...
Democrats Mobilize Over Fears Trump Will Deploy Troops to Polls
With a deep partisan split on election security, senators turn to tabletop exercises, encouraging early voting and more.
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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
Intel Brief: Gordie Howe opens, extreme weather planning and how Trump could interfere in elections
YouTube video by Sen. Elissa Slotkin
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!)
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.
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.
My advice to high school graduates? Be the man in the arena, not the critic in the stands.
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.
Youth Citizens Academy with U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin
Join Young Citizens Summer Academy host Mayas Smith for an extended conversation with U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin on civic engagement, public service, and America at 250. This interview is part of a…
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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.
Sen. Slotkin explains how Trump’s new tariffs will likely increase the cost of prescription drugs:
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.
This Administration is weaponizing federal grants against individuals and organizations who may disagree with them.
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.
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.
We must listen to what President Trump is saying about elections. It’s right out of an authoritarian playbook.
What can the bipartisan housing bill do for our veterans? I break it down.
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.
Happy 325th Birthday, Detroit! Detroit is a city built on grit, innovation, and unwavering spirit.
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
Intel Briefing: Prescription drugs, banning Chinese cars, and why Trump posted about me
YouTube video by Sen. Elissa Slotkin
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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...
Holly Village officials alarmed by death threat posted on social media
Members of the Holly Village Council were alarmed after an individual posted a death threat on social media that appeared to be directed toward the elected officials.
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