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JOEY CAPPELLETTI

JOEY CAPPELLETTI

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Election|Political|US

GOP ex-Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox joins governors race to replace Gretchen Whitmer

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox is launching a Republican bid for governor

GOP ex-Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox joins governors race to replace Gretchen Whitmer
Election|Political|US

After loss to Slotkin, Michigan Republican Mike Rogers launches another Senate bid

Republican Mike Rogers is running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan

After loss to Slotkin, Michigan Republican Mike Rogers launches another Senate bid
Election|Political|US

Democrats flood competitive Michigan district as GOP incumbent seeks governor's office

A number of Democrats are launching bids in a suddenly competitive House district in Michigan after the Republican incumbent earlier this week announced a run for governor

Democrats flood competitive Michigan district as GOP incumbent seeks governor's office
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump offers rare praise for Michigan Gov. Whitmer as she appears with him in Oval Office

President Donald Trump has offered rare praise for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she appeared with him in the Oval Office

Trump offers rare praise for Michigan Gov. Whitmer as she appears with him in Oval Office
Economy|Education|Political|US

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois is trying to chart a path for national Democrats to counter President Donald Trump

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump
Economy|Political|US

Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE

People across the political battleground of Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. say they're worried about cuts to Social Security

Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

In Michigan, Vance says US manufacturing can rebound despite tariff jitters and falling markets

Vice President JD Vance has toured a Michigan plastics manufacturing facility while promoting a promised Trump administration industrial renaissance nationwide even as jitters about rising tariffs and steep drops in consumer confidence and financial markets point to the opposite

In Michigan, Vance says US manufacturing can rebound despite tariff jitters and falling markets
Election|Political|US

Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will not seek Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026

Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run
Election|Political|US

Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running to become the state's next Democratic governor

Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor
Political|US

Republican lawmakers hold telephone town halls as protesters demand more

Protesters in western Michigan are calling on GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga to hold an in-person town hall to address their concerns

Republican lawmakers hold telephone town halls as protesters demand more
Economy|Election|Political|US

Elissa Slotkin assails Trump's early actions, offers Democrats a way to fight back

First-term Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan accused President Donald Trump of driving up costs while pushing a giveaway to his billionaire friends

Elissa Slotkin assails Trump's early actions, offers Democrats a way to fight back
Education|Political|US

Democratic governors balance whether to fight or pacify after Trump threatens one of their own

President Donald Trump’s real-time confrontation with Maine’s governor over transgender athletes captured the conundrum many Democratic governors are facing in the Republican’s second term

Democratic governors balance whether to fight or pacify after Trump threatens one of their own
Election|Political|US

Buttigieg weighs a decision with huge implications for Democrats: Run for Senate or president?

Pete Buttigieg is quietly contemplating his future from a small city in northern Michigan while talking to Democratic Party officials, labor leaders and top strategists

Buttigieg weighs a decision with huge implications for Democrats: Run for Senate or president?
Election|Political|US

Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor

Genesee County Chris Swanson has told The Associated Press he's launching a Democratic bid to be Michigan's next governor

Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
Election|MidEast|Political|US

Michigan's Arab American community offers muted response to Trump's Gaza takeover plan

Arab Americans in Michigan are reacting more cautiously to President Donald Trump’s remarks on the Israel-Hamas war than they did to Democratic candidates during the 2024 presidential campaign

Michigan's Arab American community offers muted response to Trump's Gaza takeover plan
Election|MidEast|Political|US

Pro-Trump Arab American group changes its name after the president's Gaza 'Riviera' comments

The group Arab Americans for Trump is renaming itself Arab Americans for Peace after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would “take over” the Gaza Strip

Pro-Trump Arab American group changes its name after the president's Gaza 'Riviera' comments
Education|MidEast|Political|US

ACLU sues University of Michigan over campus bans for pro-Palestinian protesters

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the University of Michigan on behalf of five individuals who took part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations

ACLU sues University of Michigan over campus bans for pro-Palestinian protesters
Election|Political|US

Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow preparing to enter US Senate race in Michigan, AP sources say

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is preparing to announce a Democratic bid for an open U.S. Senate seat in the state

Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow preparing to enter US Senate race in Michigan, AP sources say
Election|Political|US

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat in 2026

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he thinks it's time to turn over the reins so he won't be seeking a third term in 2026

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat in 2026
Business|Economy|News|Political|US

Autoworkers strike would test Biden's claim that he's the most pro-union president in US history

The prospect of an autoworkers strike could test Joe Biden’s treasured assertion he’s the most pro-union president in U.S. history

Autoworkers strike would test Biden's claim that he's the most pro-union president in US history
Economy|Health|News|US

Opponents of COVID restrictions took over a Michigan county. They want deep cuts to health funding

The public health department in Ottawa County in Michigan is facing deep cuts to its funding

Opponents of COVID restrictions took over a Michigan county. They want deep cuts to health funding
News|US

Trump says he always had autoworkers' backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise

When former President Donald Trump visits Detroit on Wednesday, he’ll be looking to blunt criticisms from a United Auto Workers union leadership that has said a second term for him would be a “disaster” for workers

Trump says he always had autoworkers' backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise
News|Political|US

Ex-Detroit police chief James Craig will join GOP primary for US Senate in Michigan, sources tell AP

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is planning to announce a Republican bid for U.S. Senate in Michigan next week

Ex-Detroit police chief James Craig will join GOP primary for US Senate in Michigan, sources tell AP
Crime|Election|US

Michigan judge rules defendants accused in false elector scheme will not have charges dropped

A judge says two Michigan defendants accused of participating in a fake elector scheme will not have their charges dropped due to comments made by the state attorney general

Michigan judge rules defendants accused in false elector scheme will not have charges dropped
Election|News|US

Michigan Republican charged in false elector plot agrees to cooperation deal

The Michigan Attorney General's office says a Michigan Republican accused of participating in a fake elector plot had his case dismissed Thursday after a cooperation agreement was reached

Michigan Republican charged in false elector plot agrees to cooperation deal

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