The NEA grant terminations are among the latest cuts ordered by Trump, whose administration is moving to rapidly shrink the federal budget by eliminating what federal officials contend is wasteful spending.
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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.
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Trump announces sweeping new tariffs: What they mean for Michigan
President Donald Trump announced 10% reciprocal tariffs, with even higher import taxes on China, the European Union and other US trading partners. Auto tariffs are also set to take effect this week.
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Tariff timeline: Trump’s trade actions and how they impact Michigan
Another round of Trump tariffs are set to go into effect this week. Use our interactive timeline to explore what import taxes the president has imposed so far, what’s coming and what it might mean for Michigan.
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Six ways Michigan’s Dana Nessel is challenging Donald Trump’s agenda
Since President Donald Trump began his second term on Jan. 20, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office has joined six multistate lawsuits challenging his administration’s actions.
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‘Fear, anxiety’ for Michigan Ukrainian refugees as Trump considers deportation
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Michigan are in limbo as President Donald Trump questions the “humanitarian parole” program that allowed them to flee their war-torn country.
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Trump tariffs spark ‘trade war’ with Michigan’s biggest trade partners
Trump argues tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China will ultimately benefit states like Michigan and its dominant auto industry. But foreign leaders are fighting back with retaliatory tariffs.
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Dozens fired from Michigan veteran care facilities as Trump cuts continue
Nearly 70 employees of Veterans Affairs medical centers in Detroit and Ann Arbor have been fired by the Trump administration. VA officials say the impacted employees were not in ‘mission-critical’ positions, but critics argue the firings could impact veterans both working for the government or seeking medical care.
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Michigan refugees left in limbo under Trump resettlement suspension
President Donald Trump halted refugee resettlement programs. For more than 1,000 new Michigan residents and nonprofits supporting them, that means no more federal funding for housing, work and other basic necessities.
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Trump pardons Jan. 6 convicts, targets immigration. What it means for Michigan
On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump pardons January 6 prisoners and takes action on immigration, inflation, gender identity and more. Here’s how Michigan could be affected.