The Associated Press, Author at Bridge Michigan

Donald Trump to rally in Michigan next week, marking 100 days in office

by The Associated Press April 24, 2025May 15, 2025

President Donald Trump is expected to rally in Macomb County, where Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pushed for a new fighter jet mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Someone planting a sequoia tree into the ground.

Michigan Environment Watch

A sequoia forest in Detroit? Planting world's largest trees on vacant lots

by The Associated Press April 22, 2025May 15, 2025

Arborists are hoping to transform vacant land on Detroit’s east side by planting giant sequoias, the world’s largest trees. Detroit is the pilot city for the Giant Sequoia Filter Forest.

Students marching and carrying pro-DEI sign.

Talent & Education

DEI rollbacks hit campus support systems for students of color at U-M

by The Associated Press April 21, 2025May 15, 2025

As US colleges are pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion practices, students of color say they are starting to lose campus mentors, move-in events, scholarships and diversity offices where they always have felt welcome on predominately white campuses.

Someone walking into a health department. There's a green sign that says "Measles Clinic."

Michigan Health Watch

Michigan joins six other states with measles outbreaks. What to know

by The Associated Press April 17, 2025May 15, 2025

The state has seven confirmed measles cases as of Thursday, including three linked cases in Montcalm County.

Michigan Government

Michigan Democrats look toward a future that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg

by The Associated Press December 10, 2024May 15, 2025

Michigan Democrats are charting their path forward after significant setbacks in the 2024 election.

President-elect Donald Trump wearing a red "Make America Great Again" hat

Michigan Government

Special counsel moves to abandon Trump 2020 election interference case

by The Associated Press November 25, 2024May 15, 2025

Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 Michigan loss were part of the election interference case a special prosecutor brought against him.

Donald Trump, wearing a dark colored suit and a red tie, stands next to Albert Abbas and Massad Boulos

Michigan Government

Some Arab Americans who voted for Donald Trump growing concerned by his picks

by The Associated Press November 18, 2024May 15, 2025

Trump has filled top administration posts with staunch Israel supporters, including an ambassador to Israel who has claimed ‘there is no such thing as Palestinians.’

Michigan Government

Michigan live election results 2024: US president, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump

by The Associated Press November 5, 2024May 15, 2025

Check out live results for the swing state that is vital to control of the White House. Both parties ended their campaigns in the state and visited often.