Gary Peters

Gary Peters

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Gary Peters is a Democratic U.S. Senator from Michigan, known for his focus on issues such as national security, economic development, and healthcare. Recently, he was in the news for expressing concerns during a Senate hearing about President Trump's proposal to purchase Greenland, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong diplomatic relationships with allies like Denmark.

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Senator Gary Peters commented on the potential replacement for Kristi Noem, indicating a lack of trust in her successor.

Kristi Noem, la cara más desafiante de la cacería de migrantes de Trump | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2026-01-31
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Sen. Gary Peters noted Isaacman's recent donations to President Trump’s Super PAC.

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-18
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Democratic Sen. Gary Peters from Michigan said in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing that ongoing National Guard deployments to US cities around the country have so far cost $410 million.

Reeling from DC shooting, National Guard prepares for a more permanent deployment
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-12
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Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., who initially blocked the bill over concerns.

Senate vote blocks GOP plan to pay federal workers, military during shutdown
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-08
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Sen. Gary Peters blocked the bill over lingering concerns that it still gave President Donald Trump too much power.

Schumer drops counter-offer to reopen government after GOP bid fails 14 times
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-07
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Gary Peters described Mike Johnson's comments as a significant problem.

Acordo para pôr fim à maior paralisação estatal nos EUA ainda distante
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-11-07
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Sen. Gary Peters expressed interest in full-year appropriations bills as part of the ongoing discussions.

Thune signals progress with moderates on shutdown but Democrats remain tight-lipped on talks
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-29
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Sen. Gary Peters told Fox News Digital that lawmakers 'have to do it now.'

Senate Democrats block Republican government funding extension bill
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-19
6.0

The bipartisan letter — signed by Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn, Democratic Senator Gary Peters, Republican Representative John Moolenaar and Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi — said the changes violate international aviation procedures.

EDITORIAL: Beijing endangers the world
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-10
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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters has also said that he would not seek reelection this year.

Longtime New York Rep. Jerry Nadler says he will not seek reelection
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-02
5.0

Gary Peters is a Democratic Senator who was among the lawmakers condemning China's unilateral actions.

US lawmakers blast China over M503 flight route
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-26
7.0

Gary Peters is a Democratic Senator who was one of the lawmakers urging ICAO to include Taiwan.

US lawmakers call on ICAO to include Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-23
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Sen. Gary Peters expressed frustration over the lack of accountability in the Secret Service following the Butler rally.

How the near assassination of Trump led to a search for accountability in the Secret Service
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-07-12
5.0

Gary Peters, a Democratic senator for Michigan, challenged Bondi at a Capitol Hill subcommittee hearing.

Pam Bondi denies knowing Ice agents wore masks during raids despite video evidence | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-25
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters said during a hearing on Tuesday, decrying what he described as a prime example of wasteful government spending.

Trump migrant detentions at Guantanamo Bay cost $100,000 per person daily, senator says
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-05-20
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