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.’
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He left US for an internship. Trump travel ban made it impossible to return
The Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting.
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Historic government shutdown ends. Michigan lawmakers divided on deal
Michigan’s US House delegation votes along party lines on bill to end historic 43-day government shutdown.
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Mike Duggan banks on partisan fatigue in independent bid for Michigan governor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision to run for governor of Michigan as an independent has infuriated his old party. Longtime Democrat says voters of both Republican and Democratic leanings are tired of partisan politics.
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Michigan museum preserves Civil Rights artifacts but pressure mounts on others
An Alabama home where civil rights leaders planned marches in the 1960s has been reconstructed in its entirety in Dearborn.
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Ex-officer who killed Patrick Lyoya won’t face second trial, prosecutor says
Christopher Schurr fatally shot the Congolese immigrant in the back of the head after a tumultuous traffic stop. Schurr’s trial ended with a hung jury.
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Mistrial: Murder trial of Michigan police officer Christopher Schurr ends in hung jury
Schurr shot Patrick Lyoya, a Congolese immigrant, in the back of the head while the 26-year-old lay facedown on the ground.
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Ex-Grand Rapids police officer’s trial begins in killing of Patrick Lyoya
Opening statements in the trial began Monday in downtown Grand Rapids, and the trial is expected to last at least a week.
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Trump admin restores student visas after revoking more than 70 in Michigan
Government lawyers said the federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after lawsuits across the country, including in Michigan.
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Michigan Democrats look toward a future that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg
Michigan Democrats are charting their path forward after significant setbacks in the 2024 election.