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· Nov 24
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In this week's Intel Briefing, we're covering three important topics:
1️⃣ Rising energy costs and the aftermath of Michigan's ice storm
2️⃣ Negotiations with (and without) Ukraine
3️⃣ Progress since the 2021 Oxford shooting
youtu.be/ho5d8aUruPE
1️⃣ Rising energy costs and the aftermath of Michigan's ice storm
2️⃣ Negotiations with (and without) Ukraine
3️⃣ Progress since the 2021 Oxford shooting
youtu.be/ho5d8aUruPE
Slotkin's Weekly Intel Brief: Energy Costs, Ukraine, and Progress Since the Oxford Shooting
YouTube video by Sen. Elissa Slotkin
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In this week's Intel Briefing, we're covering three important topics:
1️⃣ Rising energy costs and the aftermath of Michigan's ice storm
2️⃣ Negotiations with (and without) Ukraine
3️⃣ Progress since the 2021 Oxford shooting
youtu.be/ho5d8aUruPE
1️⃣ Rising energy costs and the aftermath of Michigan's ice storm
2️⃣ Negotiations with (and without) Ukraine
3️⃣ Progress since the 2021 Oxford shooting
youtu.be/ho5d8aUruPE
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WATCH: Trump received the first FIFA peace prize, finally earning the peace prize he desperately wanted. Meanwhile, he is “fuming” over media reports of his declining mental and physical health. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2oj...
Trump accepts FIFA peace prize despite ‘fuming’ over media coverage of his age
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:57 AM
WATCH: Trump received the first FIFA peace prize, finally earning the peace prize he desperately wanted. Meanwhile, he is “fuming” over media reports of his declining mental and physical health. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2oj...
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Conspiracy theory: “They’re hiding the inflation data!”
Boring reality: “We sent the data nerds home for six weeks and they couldn’t collect it.”
As usual, never attribute to malice what can be explained by budget dysfunction.
Boring reality: “We sent the data nerds home for six weeks and they couldn’t collect it.”
As usual, never attribute to malice what can be explained by budget dysfunction.
December 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Conspiracy theory: “They’re hiding the inflation data!”
Boring reality: “We sent the data nerds home for six weeks and they couldn’t collect it.”
As usual, never attribute to malice what can be explained by budget dysfunction.
Boring reality: “We sent the data nerds home for six weeks and they couldn’t collect it.”
As usual, never attribute to malice what can be explained by budget dysfunction.
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"Does this feel like or look like a well-run competent administration? It took them 10 months to discover that the United States doesn't grow bananas and that therefore if we tariff bananas that that's not going to bring banana factories on shore."
December 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
"Does this feel like or look like a well-run competent administration? It took them 10 months to discover that the United States doesn't grow bananas and that therefore if we tariff bananas that that's not going to bring banana factories on shore."
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Absolutely hilarious.
When we tell Europe, essentially to go fuck themselves, favor Russia over Ukraine and slap tariffs on our allies and we're surprised when they don't want to buy our stuff.
I mean. . . . 🙄
When we tell Europe, essentially to go fuck themselves, favor Russia over Ukraine and slap tariffs on our allies and we're surprised when they don't want to buy our stuff.
I mean. . . . 🙄
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau today slammed European NATO allies for prioritizing their own defense industry over American arms suppliers, according to three NATO diplomats.
Top US official berates Europe over cutting American industry out of defense buildup
Washington is unhappy that some European arms programs limit U.S. participation.
www.politico.eu
December 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Absolutely hilarious.
When we tell Europe, essentially to go fuck themselves, favor Russia over Ukraine and slap tariffs on our allies and we're surprised when they don't want to buy our stuff.
I mean. . . . 🙄
When we tell Europe, essentially to go fuck themselves, favor Russia over Ukraine and slap tariffs on our allies and we're surprised when they don't want to buy our stuff.
I mean. . . . 🙄
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We've seen this administration use these harassment tactics on the private sector, on law firms, on universities. I will not back down from speaking up for our country.
December 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We've seen this administration use these harassment tactics on the private sector, on law firms, on universities. I will not back down from speaking up for our country.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 4, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
December 4, 2025 at 6:16 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 4, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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I just read the Signalgate report. The unclassified version will be released tomorrow for the American public to judge for themselves.
The report reinforced what was already publicly known: @SecDef used a personal cell phone and an unclassified app to share sensitive operational information... (1/4)
The report reinforced what was already publicly known: @SecDef used a personal cell phone and an unclassified app to share sensitive operational information... (1/4)
December 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I just read the Signalgate report. The unclassified version will be released tomorrow for the American public to judge for themselves.
The report reinforced what was already publicly known: @SecDef used a personal cell phone and an unclassified app to share sensitive operational information... (1/4)
The report reinforced what was already publicly known: @SecDef used a personal cell phone and an unclassified app to share sensitive operational information... (1/4)
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Major Pete Hegseth, in 2016: "... that's why the military said it won't follow unlawful orders from their Commander in Chief. There’s a standard. There’s an ethos.
Me in 2025: "You can refuse illegal orders."
Watch for yourself.
Me in 2025: "You can refuse illegal orders."
Watch for yourself.
December 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Major Pete Hegseth, in 2016: "... that's why the military said it won't follow unlawful orders from their Commander in Chief. There’s a standard. There’s an ethos.
Me in 2025: "You can refuse illegal orders."
Watch for yourself.
Me in 2025: "You can refuse illegal orders."
Watch for yourself.
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she is receiving violent messages after video to military www.ms.now/news/elissa-...
Elissa Slotkin says she is receiving violent messages after video to military
The Michigan senator is one of six Democratic lawmakers targeted by the Trump administration after they urged service members to refuse illegal orders.
www.ms.now
December 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she is receiving violent messages after video to military www.ms.now/news/elissa-...
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Elon Musk’s charitable foundation grew larger than ever in 2024. But, for the fourth year in a row, the huge charity failed to give away the minimum amount required by law — and the donations it did make went largely to charities closely tied to Musk himself, who is the world's richest man.
Elon Musk’s Foundation Grows to $14 Billion, but Gives Little to Outsiders
The philanthropy has become one of America’s biggest, but most of its giving went to charities closely tied to the world’s richest man.
nyti.ms
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Elon Musk’s charitable foundation grew larger than ever in 2024. But, for the fourth year in a row, the huge charity failed to give away the minimum amount required by law — and the donations it did make went largely to charities closely tied to Musk himself, who is the world's richest man.
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In 85% of Wyoming, wolves can be hunted and killed with virtually no restriction. Tell Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon: It's time to end the wolf hunts.
Tell Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon: End the wolf hunts
Throughout most of Wyoming, wolves can be killed without permit or limit, often using cruel and brutal methods
environmental-action.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
In 85% of Wyoming, wolves can be hunted and killed with virtually no restriction. Tell Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon: It's time to end the wolf hunts.
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The deliberate violation of voter privacy to push a false agenda and spew misinformation is reckless and illegal.
michiganadvance.com/briefs/forme...
michiganadvance.com/briefs/forme...
Former Michigan township clerk and her attorney to stand trial in alleged election voter data breach • Michigan Advance
Former Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott and her private attorney Stefanie Lambert Junttila will stand trial in the 1st Circuit Court in Hillsdale County in an alleged voter data breach during the ...
michiganadvance.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The deliberate violation of voter privacy to push a false agenda and spew misinformation is reckless and illegal.
michiganadvance.com/briefs/forme...
michiganadvance.com/briefs/forme...
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The president is falling asleep durring a White House cabinet meeting with each member praising him for his resilience. What are we doing America? This is so embarrassing.
December 3, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The president is falling asleep durring a White House cabinet meeting with each member praising him for his resilience. What are we doing America? This is so embarrassing.
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Pete Hegseth says he’s going to court-martial me for saying the same exact thing he said 9 years ago. What changed for Pete? Well to start, he spends all day thinking about how he can suck up to Trump. When Trump says jump, he says how high.
December 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Pete Hegseth says he’s going to court-martial me for saying the same exact thing he said 9 years ago. What changed for Pete? Well to start, he spends all day thinking about how he can suck up to Trump. When Trump says jump, he says how high.
Trump Boat Bombings Suddenly on Shakier Ground as Damning Info Emerges newrepublic.com/article/2037... via @newrepublic.com
Trump Boat Bombings Suddenly on Shakier Ground as Damning Info Emerges
Will Republicans give us a real investigation into Trump’s bombings, now that we just learned horrific new details about them? Or are they seriously going to fall on their swords for Pete Hegseth?
newrepublic.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Trump Boat Bombings Suddenly on Shakier Ground as Damning Info Emerges newrepublic.com/article/2037... via @newrepublic.com
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This Is a panga boat. Decent amount of space for fish, not much space for drugs.
December 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This Is a panga boat. Decent amount of space for fish, not much space for drugs.
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Here's a neat project completed recently thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. This boardwalk at Muskallonge Lake State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula allows individuals of all abilities beautiful views of, and access to, Lake Superior.
#Michigan #PureMichigan #StateParks
#Michigan #PureMichigan #StateParks
July 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Here's a neat project completed recently thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. This boardwalk at Muskallonge Lake State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula allows individuals of all abilities beautiful views of, and access to, Lake Superior.
#Michigan #PureMichigan #StateParks
#Michigan #PureMichigan #StateParks
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Why President Trump’s proposed 50-year mortgage is a bad deal.
December 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Why President Trump’s proposed 50-year mortgage is a bad deal.
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The latest edition of Local 4’s “Backstory” takes us through the history of Detroit’s iconic Hudson’s store and building.
Watch: History of Detroit’s Hudson’s (full Backstory documentary)
The latest edition of Local 4’s “Backstory” takes us through the history of Detroit’s iconic Hudson’s store and building.
www.clickondetroit.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The latest edition of Local 4’s “Backstory” takes us through the history of Detroit’s iconic Hudson’s store and building.
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WATCH: "If the President is saying you should be hanged, then we shouldn't be surprised when folks on the ground are going to follow suit and say even worse," says Sen. Elissa Slotkin on Trump amplifying calls to hang six Democratic lawmakers.
November 21, 2025 at 1:47 AM
WATCH: "If the President is saying you should be hanged, then we shouldn't be surprised when folks on the ground are going to follow suit and say even worse," says Sen. Elissa Slotkin on Trump amplifying calls to hang six Democratic lawmakers.
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In my weekly Intel Briefing, we dive into three important topics that might have flown under your radar:
1️⃣ The President's proposal for a 50-year mortgage
2️⃣ Military movements around Venezuela
3️⃣ Alarming changes at the Dept. of Justice
youtu.be/BxNr3z2RC-8
1️⃣ The President's proposal for a 50-year mortgage
2️⃣ Military movements around Venezuela
3️⃣ Alarming changes at the Dept. of Justice
youtu.be/BxNr3z2RC-8
Slotkin's Weekly Intel Brief: 50-Year Mortgage, Venezuela, and Department of Justice
YouTube video by Sen. Elissa Slotkin
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In my weekly Intel Briefing, we dive into three important topics that might have flown under your radar:
1️⃣ The President's proposal for a 50-year mortgage
2️⃣ Military movements around Venezuela
3️⃣ Alarming changes at the Dept. of Justice
youtu.be/BxNr3z2RC-8
1️⃣ The President's proposal for a 50-year mortgage
2️⃣ Military movements around Venezuela
3️⃣ Alarming changes at the Dept. of Justice
youtu.be/BxNr3z2RC-8
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What’s going on with Trump’s military purge?
November 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
What’s going on with Trump’s military purge?
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Slotkin: "He's trying to distract us from the big stories of last week, the Epstein files and economy. He's tweeting 'the economy is the best it's ever been' -- amazing considering the public isn't stupid. It reminded me of Joe Biden. Biden tried to tell us for a year that the economy was great."
November 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Slotkin: "He's trying to distract us from the big stories of last week, the Epstein files and economy. He's tweeting 'the economy is the best it's ever been' -- amazing considering the public isn't stupid. It reminded me of Joe Biden. Biden tried to tell us for a year that the economy was great."