Eight years after President Donald Trump’s first travel ban largely targeted majority-Muslim countries, many Arab Americans say his new ban is motivated by bias. They call it the latest act of abandonment by both major political parties in the U.S. over many years.
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Michigan GOP budget takes aim unisex school bathrooms, ‘woke’ universities, email pronouns
Under new House plan, Michigan schools could face a 20% funding penalty if they have unisex bathrooms or DEI programs, and a state agency could be penalized if employees list chosen pronouns in their emails.
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.
Michigan recipients fear food assistance cuts that could cost state $890M
Nearly 1.5 million Michiganders get food assistance through SNAP, which would be cut to offset tax cuts in the ‘big, beautiful’ bill backed by President Donald Trump.
Panel: Public can’t know cost, details of ‘critical’ security project at Michigan Capitol
Michigan’s Capitol is getting a secret new security upgrade. Want to know more about the taxpayer-funded project? Too bad, says the commission responsible for its approval.
Time to rewrite the Michigan Constitution? Voters will decide 2026 ballot proposal
‘We need’ a constitutional convention, according to Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall. Voters get to decide every 16 years, including next November. Recent proposals have failed amid fears of a ‘runaway’ convention.
House Republicans sue Jocelyn Benson over Michigan election materials
Michigan House Republicans move to sue SOS Jocelyn Benson over what they say is her failure to turn over election training materials.
Michigan lawmakers seeking stronger antisemitism ban: We've been threatened too
Following high-profile attacks in other states, Jewish lawmakers in Michigan seek tougher antisemitism rules here. Because of ‘credible’ threats, ‘I have a police detail on my home,’ said one.
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.
Former House Speaker Lee Chatfield, wife to stand trial on corruption charges
Lee and Stephanie Chatfield face felony racketeering and embezzlement charges over alleged spending sprees using political fundraising accounts.