Senator Slotkin quote: “I served three tours in Iraq alongside our military, and I have seen first hand the incredible things both men and women have done in combat,” said Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). “Women have been working on the front lines long before official recognition, and our military is stronger because of their work. This resolution is critically important to celebrate the contributions of women in combat, and I thank Senators Murray and Duckworth for making this point.” Reflects distance

In previous role, Vought zeroed out hundreds of millions in funding for Great Lakes projects WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, questioned Russell Vought, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Slotkin’s questions focused on Vought’s history of gutting the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative as well as his commitment to upholding the Constitution. DOWNLOAD AND WATCH SLOTKIN’S REMARKS HERE.

Hegseth refuses to answer repeated questions about how he would stand up to illegal and unconstitutional orders WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned U.S. Department of Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth at his nomination hearing. Slotkin is a former CIA officer who was deployed for three times in Iraq alongside active-duty military and served presidents of both parties in national security roles at the White House and Pentagon. Slotkin’s remarks and questions of Hegseth focused on her role representing a state that voted for President-elect Trump, the responsibility and independence of the Secretary