Tom Barrett says Democrats “should not be allowed” to shut down the government

U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) has blamed Senate Democrats for shutting down the federal government, accusing them of using the filibuster as a bargaining chip to get Republicans to extend ...

Barrett’s office calls police after protesters ‘deface’ Lansing office with chalk

Protesters wrote messages in chalk on the exterior walls of U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett’s office in Lansing, calling for him to listen to the people and not let kids starve, while also criticizing ...

Michigan lawmakers push to block 'early' retirement of fighter jet fleet at Selfridge

Their goal is to minimize the gap between when the A-10s leave Selfridge and a replacement flying mission, F-15EX fighters, ...

National security dominates race for swing House seat in Michigan

Two Democrats with national security resumes are challenging Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI) for his swing House seat.