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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
‘Meaningless vote, unpatriotic’: Trump fumes as Republican-led House moves to stop Iran war
The four Republicans who voted in favour of the resolution were Thomas Massie, Tom Barrett, Warren Davidson and Brian Fitzpatrick. | World News 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
Elderly Cork couple claim they 'went days without food' as debt spiral threatens home
Catherine Barrett, 65, and her husband Tom, 75, have been struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments since she suffered a serious injury that forced her to close her garment alterations business 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
Gas Prices Ignite Political Battle in Michigan
Tom Barrett's stance on high gas prices during his successful 2024 Congressional campaign is now under scrutiny as similar economic conditions reemerge. With gas prices again rising in Michigan, Democrats aim to leverage this issue to contest his seat. Barrett defends the war in Iran and seeks to align with President Trump’s policies, while Democrats criticize his support for the war as contributing to escalating fuel costs. Read More
Central Michigan district a bellwether for House majority fight
Lansing-based seats have already switched partisan control twice in the Trump era, and Rep. Tom Barrett is looking to avoid being a one-hit wonder. Read More
Barrett, SBA leader tout Trump economic policies in Lansing
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett toured Lansing's Campbell Press Repair. Read More
Barrett: Congress is lowering energy costs. Michigan needs to follow suit
Michigan Democrats put all their eggs in a few baskets instead of cultivating a reliable, affordable, diverse energy plan, Rep. Tom Barrett writes. Read More
Why Democrats Voted Against Increasing Veterans Benefits
The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act was introduced by Representative Tom Barrett in November. Read More