Biden, 81, announced the decision in a letter posted on social media, calling his tenure in the White House “the greatest honor” of his life.
Simon D. Schuster
Simon D. Schuster is a Capitol Reporter for Bridge Michigan. Simon joined Bridge Michigan in 2024 after working as MLive's senior political reporter and later covering politics on their investigative team. He spent three years tracking the influence of political money in Michigan as executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, a nonpartisan nonprofit. A Michigan native, Simon received a bachelor's and a master of public policy from Michigan State University, where he was a policy fellow at the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research. Outside of work you'll find him in Detroit, backpacking northern Michigan or visiting his fiancée in Scandinavia. He lives in Lansing.
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Donald Trump sues Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan voter registration efforts
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Joe Biden’s plan for undocumented spouses: What it means for Michigan
Some undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens in Michigan have a pathway to legal residency under a new executive action by President Joe Biden.
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Why Trump courts Detroit: He won’t win city. In close race, he won’t have to
Former President Donald Trump was back in Detroit on Saturday. He picked up the endorsement of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and some local rappers, but has little chance of winning the predominantly Democratic city.
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In Detroit, Joe Biden touts progress for Black voters. Here are the facts
Joe Biden spoke to the Detroit Branch NAACP on Sunday, touting African-Americans gains in wealth and health care. He left out some key details.
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Joe Biden comes to Detroit as Black voter apathy imperils re-election
As Joe Biden returns to Detroit for an NAACP dinner, insiders warn that voters are frustrated, apathetic and feeling neglected heading into the presidential election.
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Kamala Harris touts EV transition loans in Detroit
The federal government is offering up to $100 million to ease the transition to EV parts manufacturing for Michigan suppliers.
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Biden returning to Michigan for NAACP dinner in Detroit
President Joe Biden will attend the NAACP’s Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit. His visit follows a prominent warning that Biden is not doing enough to connect with Black voters.
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Election recount reforms pass Michigan Senate over GOP objections
Local election officials could recount more ballots — but not investigate alleged fraud — in contested races under a new plan from Michigan Democrats.