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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Senators urge removal of Chinese-linked VPNs from major app stores
U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have addressed concerns to Apple CEO Tim Cooke and Google CEO Sundar Pichai regarding the availability of free Chinese-owned VPN applications on their respective app stores.
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Senator Schmitt supports USDA decision to establish Kansas City as department hub
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) responded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to name Kansas City, Missouri, as one of its five new relocation hubs.
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Senator Schmitt attends White House signing of $9 billion rescissions package
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) attended a White House ceremony marking the signing of a rescissions package that he led through the Senate.
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Senator Schmitt discusses Senate hearing focused on ending DEI practices
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Newsmax’s National Report to discuss a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing he led, which focused on ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices that he describes as discriminatory.
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Senator Schmitt commends Senate approval of Zachary Bluestone for federal judgeship
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has welcomed the Senate's confirmation of Zachary Bluestone as a judge for the Eastern District of Missouri.
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Senator Schmitt commends confirmation of Stevens and Divine as federal judges in Missouri
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has expressed support for the Senate’s confirmation of Cristian Stevens and Joshua Divine as judges for the Eastern District of Missouri.
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Senator Schmitt leads subcommittee hearing examining legality and impact of DEI programs
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, led a hearing focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
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Senator Schmitt schedules hearing on ending federal government DEI programs
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), who serves as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, will preside over a hearing aimed at addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government.
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Senator Schmitt questions defense nominee on foreign aid spending and Indo-Pacific strategy
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) questioned Vice Admiral Frank “Mitch” Bradley, nominee for promotion to Admiral and Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
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Senator Schmitt discusses Iran strikes and upcoming DEI hearing on Fox Business
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox Business’ Varney & Company to discuss recent U.S. military actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities and his upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion...
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Senator Schmitt discusses new crypto law and budget cuts during Fox News interview
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) appeared on Fox News’ The Story with Martha MacCallum to discuss two recent legislative efforts: the passage of a new cryptocurrency law and a federal spending rescissions package.
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Senator Schmitt leads Senate passage of Trump’s $9 billion rescissions package
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has announced the Senate's approval of President Trump’s rescissions package, which he led through the chamber.
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Senator Schmitt discusses Trump economic plan and Senate rescissions package on CNN
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on CNN’s The Source to discuss President Trump’s economic policies and the rescissions package currently under consideration in the Senate.
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Senator Schmitt discusses autopen investigation and Trump rescissions package on Fox News
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News’ Faulkner Focus to address two major topics: the ongoing investigation into President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen for official decisions and the progress of President Trump’s proposed...
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Senator Schmitt calls for tougher penalties after attacks on ICE agents
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News’ "Ingraham Angle" to address recent violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and discuss his proposed legislation aimed at increasing penalties for attacks on these...
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Senator Schmitt discusses support for rescissions package and tougher penalties for attacks on ICE
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Newsmax’s American Agenda to discuss President Trump’s proposed rescissions package and new legislation he has introduced to increase penalties for assaults on ICE agents.
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Senators introduce bill making assaulting first responders a federal crime
U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced the Graham Hoffman Act, a bill that would make it a federal crime to assault first responders.
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Senator Schmitt urges Senate approval of Trump-backed rescissions package
On July 15, 2025, Senator Eric Schmitt addressed the Senate in support of President Trump’s proposed rescissions package.
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Senator Schmitt introduces bill to increase penalties for assaults on ICE agents
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has introduced the Protect and Respect ICE Act, a bill that would double the federal penalty for attacking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
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Senator Schmitt notes support for Whiteman Air Force Base in new defense bill
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, highlighted several provisions in the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill that are aimed at bolstering Missouri’s defense sector and enhancing military...