Michigan’s newest US Senator is urging her party to take a new approach to President Donald Trump and refocus on middle class voters.
Lauren Gibbons
Lauren covers state politics and policy for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining Bridge's Capitol team, she worked at MLive, where she led coverage of the state Legislature and the redistricting process, and before that covered the state Senate for MIRS News. She has covered the ins and outs of Michigan politics for nearly a decade and has won awards both for her political coverage and her work documenting the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case. Lauren grew up in the Lansing area and graduated from Michigan State University, majoring in journalism and history. She lives in Ferndale, and her party tricks include Irish dancing and telling friends what political districts they live in without looking. Reach her at lgibbons@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @LaurenMGibbons
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As ICE detention center opens, ‘dangerous times to be an immigrant in Michigan’
A big ICE detention center just opened in a small Michigan village. With an 1,800 bed capacity, it could become one of the largest in the country. Supporters see an economic boon, while detractors fear the isolation and conditions for detainees.
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Fact check: Kristi Noem, Trump allies warn of ‘northern border crisis’ at Michigan event
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and fellow Trump administration officials are “not letting our guard down” at the US-Canada border, she said Friday in Detroit.
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Michigan in ‘bull’s-eye’ of tariff fight, Canadian official warns
Exports to Canada and consumer retail sales are down across the country amid ongoing tariff talks, which could spell trouble in Michigan. Economic experts say many businesses and consumers appear to be pausing major spending as they wait for the dust to settle.
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From Ukraine war to a Michigan bakery, ‘newborn Americans’ face uncertainty under Trump
Ukrainian refugees built a successful Michigan business after fleeing the war-torn country. But uncertainty abounds as the Trump administration considers sending migrants back to conflict zones.
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Trump administration shutters Job Corps: What it means for Michigan
Job Corps centers in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Flint that provided housing and vocational training to low-income youth were abruptly shuttered last week by the Trump administration.
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Trump to Michigan: Comply with immigration, DEI orders or lose road funding
As Michigan officials try to negotiate a long-term road funding deal, the Trump administration is threatening to withhold roads money — including more than $2 billion from Michigan — if states fail to comply with immigration orders or if they maintain any diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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From taxes to Medicaid, what Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ would mean for Michigan
A ‘big, beautiful bill’ backed by the Trump administration includes new and extended tax cuts and major changes to public assistance programs like SNAP and Medicaid. It could have big impacts for Michigan residents. Here’s what to know.
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In ‘major setback’ for Michigan arts, Trump terminates federal grants
Because of major cuts at the National Endowment for the Arts, Michigan organizations are losing most of the $3 million in grants they’d been awarded. Among them: A studio for artists with disabilities.
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Trump cuts hit Michigan violence prevention programs: ‘This will cost lives’
The Trump administration cut a combined $4.5 million in criminal justice grant funding for Michigan-based organizations as part of a broad cost-cutting effort. Advocates say the move could cost lives. Local law enforcement groups say it’s too early to tell.