U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.)
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Senator Eric Schmitt highlights support for Trump policies and questions civil rights enforcement
Senator Eric Schmitt published several tweets between July 20–22 expressing strong support for President Donald Trump's administration while criticizing current approaches to civil rights law enforcement.
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Senator Eric Schmitt denounces DEI initiatives as fraudulent in July social media posts
Senator Eric Schmitt posted several statements on July 22 criticizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at both governmental and corporate levels.
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Senator Schmitt discusses U.S.-Iran tensions and DEI policies
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox Business' Varney & Company to discuss recent developments concerning Iran and upcoming legislative hearings.
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Senator Eric Schmitt announces hearing targeting DEI policies in U.S. institutions
Senator Eric Schmitt announced via social media on July 22 that he will lead a Senate hearing aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in U.S. institutions.
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Senator Eric Schmitt previews Senate hearing targeting DEI policies
Senator Eric Schmitt announced via social media on July 22, 2025 that he will chair a Senate Judiciary hearing focused on DEI policies in corporations and universities.
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Senator Eric Schmitt highlights legislative wins and NPR defunding in latest social media posts
Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt reported several key developments via social media on July 18, including praise for his legislative work and news about NPR losing federal funding.
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Schmitt discusses crypto bill and budget cuts on Fox News
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News' "The Story with Martha MacCallum" to discuss recent legislative achievements, including a cryptocurrency bill and a rescissions package.
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Senator Eric Schmitt highlights Senate votes ending NPR/PBS funding and backing Emil Bove’s nomination
Senator Eric Schmitt posted multiple updates on July 17, detailing recent Senate decisions affecting public broadcasting funds and judicial nominations.
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Senator Eric Schmitt highlights Senate spending cuts and criticizes court ruling on Tennessee law
Senator Eric Schmitt shared a series of posts on July 17, 2025 discussing recent fiscal legislation passed by the Senate and commenting on a Supreme Court decision related to Tennessee's restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.
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Senator Eric Schmitt voices support for Emil Bove’s Third Circuit nomination
Senator Eric Schmitt expressed strong support for Emil Bove's nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in posts dated July 17, 2025.
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Senator Eric Schmitt criticizes public broadcasters and comments on Senate vote marathon
Senator Eric Schmitt posted several tweets on July 16-17, criticizing NPR and PBS while updating followers about an extended Vote-a-Rama session in the Senate.
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Senator Eric Schmitt criticizes politicization in justice system and judicial nominations
Senator Eric Schmitt used social media posts on July 17, 2025, to discuss prosecutorial achievements against international criminals and express concerns about perceived politicization within the U.S. justice system.
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Senate passes Trump’s rescissions package led by Senator Schmitt
Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has announced the Senate's approval of President Trump's rescissions package, which he played a key role in advancing through the chamber.
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Senator Eric Schmitt criticizes NPR and PBS over leadership remarks and children's programming
Senator Eric Schmitt posted several tweets on July 16, 2025 criticizing NPR CEO Katherine Maher’s statements and objecting to PBS children's programming he described as ideological.
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Senator Eric Schmitt calls for end to taxpayer funding for NPR and PBS
Senator Eric Schmitt announced via social media on July 15-16, 2025 his intention to lead efforts in the Senate to eliminate taxpayer funding for NPR and PBS.
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Senator Schmitt discusses America's economic plan and rescissions package on CNN
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) recently appeared on CNN's The Source to discuss President Trump's America First economic plan and the rescissions package he is spearheading in the Senate.
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Senator Eric Schmitt criticizes use of U.S. foreign aid funds in July social media posts
Senator Eric Schmitt posted on July 16, 2025 criticizing several U.S.-funded international projects and questioning whether these expenditures serve American interests.
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Senator Eric Schmitt criticizes federal spending ahead of Senate vote on Trump’s rescissions package
Senator Eric Schmitt posted several statements on July 16, 2025, criticizing federal spending priorities as the Senate prepared to vote on President Trump's rescissions package.
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Senator Eric Schmitt criticizes NPR funding amid Senate vote on Trump’s rescissions package
Senator Eric Schmitt used Twitter on July 16, 2025 to announce the Senate's consideration of President Trump's rescissions package and criticize federal funding for NPR and PBS.
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Schmitt introduces bill increasing penalties for assaults on ICE agents
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has introduced the Protect and Respect ICE Act, aiming to double the federal penalty for assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.