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Elissa SlotkinD · MI · SEN
How outlets cover Slotkin · Nov 25, 2025

FBI Seeks Interviews With Six Lawmakers Over Military Orders Video

So far four rated center outlets have covered this. No left- or right-leaning outlet has picked it up yet.

Lead article · Pennlive · CENTERDemocratic lawmakers face FBI probe over advice to military personnel
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Elissa Slotkin D · MI · SEN
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · PENNLIVE

The FBI contacted six Democratic lawmakers to schedule interviews about a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders. The contacts followed President Donald Trump’s accusations against the lawmakers and a Pentagon review of Sen. Mark Kelly.

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New York Daily NewsNOV 25 · 5:42 PM ET
FBI to question Dems who urged troops to defy illegal ordersSlotkin said the FBI inquiry into the lawmakers appeared intended to intimidate them after their video about illegal orders.CRED 76BAL 55 PORTRAYS SLOTKIN: NEUTRAL
Pennlive (original publisher not identified)NOV 25 · 6:51 PM ET
Democratic lawmakers face FBI probe over advice to military personnelSlotkin said the FBI inquiry appeared to target the lawmakers in the video and explained what prompted their message to service members.CRED 75BAL 65 PORTRAYS SLOTKIN: NEUTRAL
Washington ExaminerNOV 25 · 3:21 PM ET
FBI to interview Democratic lawmakers who urged military to defy 'illegal orders'Slotkin appeared in a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders and is among the lawmakers sought for interviews.CRED 70BAL 70 PORTRAYS SLOTKIN: CRITICAL

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