As President Donald Trump considers amending a key permit for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, some top Michigan Republicans back his threat to block the nearly completed span from opening, saying they think it will lead to ‘a good deal.’
Lauren Gibbons
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Dana Nessel asks residents to report ‘concerning’ ICE actions in Michigan
Attorney General Dana Nessel unveils ‘immigration action reporting form’ to collect eyewitness accounts of ICE in Michigan. Critics worry the effort could make it harder for law enforcement to do their jobs.
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Federal food assistance changes taking $95M bite out of Michigan budget
President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ law will mean a big new expense for Michigan, which will be required to pay a larger share of administrative costs for federal food assistance.
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Michigan license plate cameras face backlash: Big help, or Big Brother?
Privacy advocates are raising red flags over Flock cameras used in more than 125 Michigan cities and counties. But police say they help solve crimes. ‘We do not spy on residents,’ said one chief.
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ICE in Michigan: More arrests, detainees and protests
Amid national debate over deportation tactics, here’s what to know about ICE and Border Patrol enforcement in Michigan.
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Dana Nessel: Bar immigration arrests at Michigan courthouses
As tensions flare over the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation push, Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel urges Michigan Supreme Court to ban immigration arrests in local courthouses.
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Fact check: Donald Trump touts economy, downplays costs in Michigan speech
President Donald Trump returned to Michigan on Tuesday to claim major economic wins but falsely claimed the cost of groceries and rents have fallen. Here are the facts.
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President Donald Trump returning to Michigan for economic club speech
President Donald Trump is expected to address members of the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday.
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Did auto insurance overhaul help Michigan motorists? Depends who you ask.
Michiganders are saving an average of $357 on auto insurance because of 2019 reforms, according to one new analysis. Critics say the study doesn’t show the full picture.
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After government sold their home, Michiganders take fight to Supreme Court
A Michigan family’s dispute with Isabella County could help set the national precedent on what homeowners are entitled to if their property is seized and resold by the government to cover back taxes.