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Ahead of China Summit, Rep. McDonald Rivet Urges Leaders to Prioritize AI Cooperation, Protect Safety, & Mid-Michigan Jobs

FLINT— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement commemorating the one-year anniversary of the attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

September 23, 2026

Rep. McDonald Rivet, Democratic Women’s Caucus Call on HHS to Withdraw Dangerous Plan to Overhaul Head Start

FLINT— This Thursday, President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Washington to discuss many issues, including the future of artificial intelligence. Ahead of the summit, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet sent a letter urging the Trump Administration officials to use the China summit to negotiate AI-related safety practices.

Issues: Congress Economy

September 18, 2026

Midland Daily News: McDonald Rivet co-sponsors bill to reverse tax breaks for data centers

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) sent a letter, calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to withdraw a proposed rule slashing 90% of Head Start Program Performance Standards, which would harm Head Start children, families, and classrooms.

Issues: Congress Education

September 17, 2026

By Abigail VanderMolen

Reps. McDonald Rivet, Davis Lead New Push to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers

Democratic U.S. Reps. Kristen McDonald Rivet, of Bay City, and Don Davis, of eastern North Carolina, announced a bill Wednesday to reverse some tax breaks for data centers.

Issues: Congress Economy Energy

Rep. McDonald Rivet at data centers press conference

September 16, 2026

Fox News: Tax breaks helping fuel Trump's latest tech push just landed in Dems' crosshairs

Today, Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Don Davis (NC-01) led 25 Members of Congress in introducing the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act, which would rein in tax giveaways for data center development.

Issues: Congress Economy Energy

September 16, 2026

By Amanda Macias

Midland Daily News: Michigan lawmakers blame Trump policies for SK Siltron closure near Bay City

Reps. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Mich., and Don Davis, D-N.C., unveiled legislation Wednesday that would block data centers from tapping certain federal investment incentives.

Issues: Congress Economy Energy

August 21, 2026

By Abigail VanderMolen

WCMU: Rep. McDonald Rivet says proposed Head Start changes will hurt disabled students

U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet are criticizing the Trump administration for economic policies that they blame for the loss of jobs in mid-Michigan.

Issues: Congress Economy

August 19, 2026

By Alvin (AJ) Jones

WCMU: Federal lawmakers press Coast Guard on new Great Lakes icebreaker

McDonald Rivet warned the changes would “take us back to a time when there was nothing for kids, especially really young kids who had special needs.”

Issues: Education

August 18, 2026

By Cristin Coppess