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Progressive climate organizer William Lawrence wins Michigan Democratic House primary
Activist who rallied around a datacenter moratorium will face incumbent Republican Tom Barrett in November Read More
Sunrise Movement co-founder William Lawrence wins Michigan primary
Sunrise Movement co-founder William Lawrence won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, defeating Bridget Brink to face Rep. Tom Barrett in November. Read More
Socialist William Lawrence wins Democratic primary in Michigan race
The progressive candidate prevailed over two establishment-backed Democrats. He'll take on Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI) in the Lansing-area seat. Read More
GOP congressman defies Trump on Iran but keeps his endorsement
GOP Rep. Tom Barrett voted for the third time to limit President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers in late July — attempting to help drive a stinging rebuke of the commander-in-chief that can only pass if members of his own party sign on. Read More
Tom Barrett gets combative with break from Trump on Iran
Barrett has leaned on his military background to explain what he says is a constitutional duty to check the president’s war powers. Read More
Bill introduced to rename Charlotte post office after war hero
A bill in Congress sponsored by U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett would designate the Charlotte post office as the Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building. Read More
3 Dems vie to face Republican in Mid-Michigan swing district
The winner will face incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, in November. Read More
In Michigan visit, RFK Jr. hammers processed foods
Kennedy spoke at an event with U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, a Charlotte Republican who faces a reelection campaign expected to be competitive this fall. Read More
Michigan Rep. Tom Barrett stands up to Trump on Iran
Tom Barrett, a combat veteran, stood with three other Republicans to insist Congress have a say in going to war. Read More
Michigan Republican among 4 who defied Trump, passing legislation to end war with Iran
Four House Republicans broke with President Trump on Wednesday, including U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, approving a war powers resolution to end U.S. military action against Iran. Read More
VA Benefits: $10K Payment Boost for Disabled Veterans Touted by Congressman
The proposal was championed by Representative Mike Bost and bill sponsor Representative Tom Barrett. Read More
Trump flies into rage as 'bad Republicans' hand him a harsh public rebuke
President Donald Trump raged at the four "bad Republicans" who voted with the Democratic minority to end his war against Iran.The 79-year-old president lashed out Wednesday morning after the Iran war powers resolution passed 215-208 in the GOP-led House after Republicans Tom Barrett of Michigan, War... Read More
3 House Republicans Join Democrats In Opposing Iran War
GOP Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett and Thomas Massie voted to make Trump get congressional authorization for any more military operations. Read More
House Iran War Powers Resolution Fails on 212-212 Vote
State of the Union: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI) voted for the resolution while Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) was the only Democrat to vote against it. Read More
Republican Rep. Tom Barrett proposes deadline for Trump in Iran
Representing a tossup district in mid-Michigan, Barrett would set a deadline for getting out of Iran of July 30. Read More
House Republican introduces bill that includes strict limits on Iran war
GOP Rep. Tom Barrett (Mich.) introduced a bill on Thursday that would require President Trump to wind down the Iran war by the end of July. It would also i Read More
Swing-district Republican breaks with Trump, pushes limits on Iran war
Rep. Tom Barrett, a Michigan Republican, introduced a resolution to authorize the Iran war through July while imposing strict limits and prohibiting nation-building. Read More
House Republican Proposes Bill to Wind Down the Iran War
Representative Tom Barrett, a Michigan Republican facing a tough re-election race, introduced a bill to impose limits on the use of military force in Iran and end the fighting this summer. Read More
Michigan congressman Tom Barrett in the crosshairs of gas price politics
The surge in fuel prices has Republicans like Tom Barrett who campaigned against high fuel costs on the defensive heading into November's election. Read More
U.S. Republicans face gas-price attacks once used on Democrats
STORY: When Republican Tom Barrett launched his bid to represent Michigan's 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2023, he complained about high gas prices. Nearly three... Read More