Both 2024 presidential candidates are touting a plan to ditch taxes on tips. A recent Michigan ruling may neuter those efforts.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West matter in presidential race?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is out of the presidential race but remains on Michigan’s ballot, where longshot independent Cornel West is attempting to join him. Will either play ‘spoiler’ or something more? Bridge reporters discuss.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ending presidential bid, backing Donald Trump
Kennedy had qualified for the Michigan ballot as a nominee of the Natural Law Party.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Democratic convention: Kamala Harris ‘is us’
In a speech on the last day of the Democratic National Convention, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Kamala Harris is the presidential candidate who can best relate to everyday Americans.
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Michigan investigating complaints over Trump event at sheriff’s office
The Michigan Bureau of Elections is investigating campaign finance allegations against Livingston County Sheriff who hosted Donald Trump event.
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Warning of China threat, Trump and Michigan Republicans bash EV battery plant
U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers campaigned in Mecosta County Wednesday, promising to fight against a proposed $2.3 billion EV battery plant with ties to China. Company officials say they’re moving ahead anyway, and supporters still see possible benefits for the region.
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In Michigan, Donald Trump predicts ‘destruction and death’ under Democrats
Donald Trump and Democratic critics cited competing data as they accused each other of presiding over a rise in violent crime. Here are the facts.
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Joe Biden's exit, talk of a glass ceiling. Takeaways from DNC's Day 1
Joe Biden’s swan song, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain’s fiery speech and little talk of Gaza: highlights from Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Democrats convene in Chicago, Trump plans return
Bridge journalists preview the Democratic National Convention, discuss Donald Trump’s planned return to Michigan and sort through residence controversies in the U.S. Senate race.
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Kamala Harris met with Dearborn mayor amid anti-war push by 'uncommitted'
The pro-Palestinian ‘uncommitted’ movement is at a standstill with top Democrats as the DNC begins