The Michigan Democratic Party released a statement on Tuesday criticizing U.S. Senate candidate John James for attending an out-of-state fundraiser hosted by a member of President Donald Trump’s finance committee.
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Commentary: Today’s Politicians Shouldn’t Try to Compete for Every Possible Vote
Should a politician compete for every vote? It depends on who you ask… and who the voter is.
Read MoreEx-MSU Dean Sentenced to One Year in Jail for Involvement with Nassar Case
William Strampel, a former dean at Michigan State University, was sentenced on Wednesday to one year in jail for his involvement with the Larry Nassar case.
Read MorePresident Trump and First Lady Visit Grieving Dayton Victims and Hero First Responders as Democratic Pols Play Politics
DAYTON, Ohio — President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump touched down in Dayton just before 11 a.m. Wednesday. The First Couple came to Dayton to pay their respects to the injured, thank the first responders, and tell the victims and their families, “I want you to know we’re with you all the way.”
Read MoreNew Gannett/GateHouse CEO Paul Bascobert to Receive $4.5M in Bonuses for Taking the Job
Paul J Bascobert, the new President/CEO of Gannett Co Inc., will earn a bit more than his rank-and-file employees — $4.5 million to be exact.
Read MoreGroups Sue to Block Trump Administration’s Expansion of Rapid Deportations
Advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Tuesday in an effort to block a rule published last month that expands the number of migrants who can be subject to a sped-up deportation process without oversight by an immigration judge.
Read MorePeter Strzok Sues DOJ and FBI Over Firing, Claims His Anti-Trump Texts Were Protected Free Speech
Peter Strzok, the former FBI agent fired over anti-Trump text messages, sued the Justice Department and the FBI Tuesday, claiming that he was fired due to political pressure from President Donald Trump.
Read MoreKim Jong Un Calls Recent Missile Tests a ‘Warning’ For the US, South Korea
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un said Wednesday that the country’s ballistic missile test Tuesday was a “warning” to both South Korea and the United States.
Read MoreCommentary: Socialism May Be Absurd, But It’s No Laughing Matter
Socialism is no laughing matter, but it’s sometimes difficult to refrain from chuckling at the absurdities of its most devoted adherents.
Read MoreHouse Democrats Are Coming for Brett Kavanaugh
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee asked the National Archives Tuesday to release documents from Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s service in the George W. Bush White House.
Read MoreTrump Says He’s ‘All In Favor’ of Background Checks for Weapons
President Donald Trump said he is “all in favor” of requiring background checks for gun purchases during a Wednesday press pool on the White House lawn.
Read MoreThree Michigan Communities Vote Against the Marijuana Industry
Three Michigan towns voted against bringing the cannabis industry to their communities. This continues the trend of Michigan communities saying no to marijuana shops.
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