As President Donald Trump considers amending a key permit for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, some top Michigan Republicans back his threat to block the nearly completed span from opening, saying they think it will lead to ‘a good deal.’
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Elissa Slotkin rejects DOJ interview ask in ‘illegal orders’ video probe
Michigan US Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she won’t sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist ‘illegal orders.’
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Court blocks Michigan conversion therapy ban on free speech grounds
A federal appeals court has blocked Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors who are LGBTQ+, declaring it violates the First Amendment rights of therapists and counselors.
Posted inTalent & Education
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ rarities land at University of Michigan
Archivists are cataloging 150-plus boxes of material that document filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan’s role in bringing to life iconic characters like Indiana Jones and Yoda.
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Trump accuses Slotkin, other Dems of sedition ‘punishable by death’
In a video, Michigan US Sen. Elissa Slotkin and other Democrats called on military members to uphold constitution and defy ‘illegal orders.’ President Donald Trump called it ‘sedition.’
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Historic government shutdown ends. Michigan lawmakers divided on deal
Michigan’s US House delegation votes along party lines on bill to end historic 43-day government shutdown.
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Judges: Feds must continue SNAP food assistance. Michigan delays still expected
Two judges order Trump admin to use contingency funds for SNAP. Michiganders still expected to miss weekend food assistance payments.
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$13B Stellantis expansion plan includes new jobs for Michigan
Stellantis plans to invest $13 billion over four years to expand manufacturing in the US. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expects 900 jobs for Michigan as a result.
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Charlie Kirk assassination denounced by Gretchen Whitmer, other targets of political violence
The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah had particular resonance for public figures who have experienced political violence themselves.
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Mike Duggan banks on partisan fatigue in independent bid for Michigan governor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision to run for governor of Michigan as an independent has infuriated his old party. The longtime Democrat says voters of both Republican and Democratic leanings are tired of partisan politics