Tom Barrett
Republican · MI-7 · U.S. House
Bio
Thomas More Barrett is an American politician, financial analyst, and former U.S. Army officer serving as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 7th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the Michigan Senate from 2019 to 2023 and in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. His congressional district covers a seven-county area that includes Lansing.
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Issue profile
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REP TOM BARRETT: It’s up to Congress to prevent another endless American warA veteran congressman explains why Congress must have a say on war decisions and why military force requires clear constitutional scrutiny.
Fox News · July 1, 2026
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Raw Story · June 14, 2026
GOP leadership's hopes dashed as RFK Jr's MAHA 'juggernaut' ducks key racesHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is facing criticism for strategic incompetence and playing it safe by concentrating its political resources on Republican primary races already destined for…
Raw Story · June 6, 2026
Trump Loses His Sh*t After Learning War Powers Aren't A Personal Blank CheckOn Wednesday, the House passed a measure to limit Donald J. Trump's military authority regarding Iran, with a growing number of Republicans breaking ranks to express dissatisfaction with how the administration has managed the ongoing conflict. As NewHound El…
Crooksandliars.com · June 4, 2026
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