Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

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Elissa Slotkin is a Democratic U.S. Senator from Michigan, previously serving as a CIA officer. Elected in 2018, she has a strong background in national security and intelligence, having worked in various roles within the U.S. government. Slotkin has been vocal about her concerns regarding the qualifications of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, emphasizing the need for competence and character in such a critical role.

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin gave her take on the House passing a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote.

Elon Musk rips LA City Council proposal to allow noncitizen voting
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-20
5.0

Sen. Elissa Slotkin stated she will work with whoever the state of Maine elects.

Fetterman calls Platner a ‘creep’ after reports of extramarital sexting
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-02
5.0

Slotkin notably voted for Noem’s confirmation despite later souring on the secretary.

Fetterman breaks with Democrats, backs Trump pick Mullin for DHS secretary role
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-05
5.0

Senator Elissa Slotkin expressed concern about ICE agents at polling places.

DHS official says immigration agents will not be at polling locations during midterms
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-26
5.0

Elissa Slotkin was chosen to deliver a rebuttal last year, noted for her intelligence background.

What time is Trump’s State of the Union – and how can I watch? | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-24
5.0

Senator Elissa Slotkin was mentioned in the context of a case dropped by the US government.

US government drops case against Democrats in 'illegal orders' video
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-24
5.0

Elissa Slotkin is noted as one of the few exceptions who won despite losing men by more than she won women.

Analysis: The GOP’s biggest 2026 risk may be hiding in plain sight
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-22
6.0

Elissa Slotkin highlighted the challenges the US faces and the need for pressure on Vladimir Putin.

Republicans and Democrats unite to condemn Trump’s attacks on allies | Donald Trump
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-17
5.0

Senator Elissa Slotkin stated that Trump's threat to the Gordie Howe Bridge is devastating for Michigan's economy.

USA: Trump droht Kanada mit Blockade der Gordie-Howe-Brücke - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-16
7.0

Senator Elissa Slotkin stated that Trump's threat to block the bridge is devastating for Michigan's economy.

Trump droht Kanada mit Blockade der Gordie-Howe-Brücke - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-16
7.0

Elissa Slotkin addressed the chaos in the USA regarding the situation with Russia.

Ingen løsning i sikte for Ukraina
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-02-16
5.0

Elissa Slotkin addressed the chaos in the USA regarding the situation with Russia.

Ingen løsning i sikte for Ukraina
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-02-15
5.0

Elissa Slotkin encouraged people to do acts of bravery against Trump's administration.

Analysis: How the anti-Trump resistance is slowly stirring
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-13
7.0

Elissa Slotkin celebrated the jury's decision despite Trump's pressures and called for an end to what she termed a politicized investigation.

Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
Diario Co Latino·El SalvadorEl Salvador· 2026-02-13
7.0

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin indicated she wouldn't be surprised if the administration attempted to indict her.

Analysis: How Trump failed in his latest bid to weaponize justice
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-12
6.0

Michigan senator Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst who organized the video, decried Trump’s 'weaponization' of the justice department.

Trump’s attempt to indict Democrats for video to troops an ‘alarm for democracy’ | Democrats
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-11
8.0

Michigan Senator, Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, said closing the 'incredibly important infrastructure project' would be 'awful for our state's economy'.

Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-11
3.0
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Elissa Slotkin added that they can score one for the Constitution and freedom of speech after the grand jury's decision.

Tillis praises grand jury rejecting Democrat indictments
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-11
7.0

Slotkin, who previously worked at the CIA and Defense Department, was targeted with a bomb threat just days after the clip and Trump's subsequent statements suggesting the Democrats be executed.

Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged troops to defy illegal orders
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-11
6.0

Elissa Slotkin is a Michigan Senator who urged service members to disobey illegal orders from the Trump administration.

Grand jury declines to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to disobey illegal Trump orders
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-11
7.0

Elissa Slotkin accused Trump of punishing Michigan residents due to a trade war he initiated.

Trump ameaça travar abertura de ponte entre os EUA e o Canadá | EUA
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-02-11
3.0

Senator Elissa Slotkin warned that Mr. Trump is punishing Michiganders for a trade war he started.

Carney says Canada paid for Gordie Howe bridge in call with Trump
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-10
6.0

Senator Elissa Slotkin said the Canadian-funded project was a 'huge boon' to her state and its economic future.

Why has the Gordie Howe International Bridge got Trump so angry?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-10
8.0

Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticized Trump for potentially canceling the bridge project, stating it would harm Michigan's economy.

Trump says he’ll block Gordie Howe Bridge from Michigan to Canada
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-10
7.0

Homeland Security Dem: DHS Secretary Noem 'doesn't understand' her responsibilities, should resign.

Man who recorded video of clash between Pretti and agents 11 days before his shooting death speaks out
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-30
6.0

Senator Elissa Slotkin criticizes DHS Secretary Noem for not understanding her responsibilities.

Woman who recorded shooting of Alex Pretti through car windshield speaks out
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-30
6.0

Homeland Security Dem: DHS Secretary Noem 'doesn't understand' her responsibilities, should resign.

CNN’s Manu Raju breaks down the deal reached to avert government shutdown
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-30
6.0