Capitol News

Senator Elissa Slotkin, who has represented Michigan’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress since 2019, shared a series of updates on October 1, 2025, addressing issues ranging from international diplomacy to community tragedies and federal policy developments.

In a post published at 20:14 UTC, Slotkin paid tribute to renowned conservationist Jane Goodall. She wrote, "I had the distinct pleasure of meeting the legendary @JaneGoodallInst during one of her last visits to D.C. She will forever be known as a conservationist, educator, and pioneer in her field. May she rest in peace."

Later that day at 21:17 UTC, Slotkin discussed her meeting with Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti during his visit to the United States. In her tweet, she stated, "Yesterday, I met with Prime Minister Albin Kurti during his visit to the U.S. We discussed the importance of the U.S.-Kosovo relationship and the deep ties with the Michigan diaspora community, who are vital members of our community."

At 22:45 UTC, Slotkin released another update titled "Intel Brief," where she addressed two significant topics: a recent tragedy in Grand Blanc Township and ongoing concerns about a potential federal government shutdown. She posted, "We're back with another Intel Brief. This week, we discuss two big things. The tragedy in Grand Blanc Township, and how we move forward. And how we got here with a federal government shutdown, why I'm fighting for health care and how a shutdown will impact Michiganders."

Elissa Slotkin was born in New York City in 1976 and currently resides in Lansing. She graduated from Cornell University with a BA in 1998 and succeeded Mike Bishop as representative for Michigan's 7th district in Congress.