President Donald Trump added two big name attorneys to his legal counsel for next week’s Senate impeachment trial hearings.
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UPDATED – The Deep State Strikes Again as a Clinton-Appointed Federal Judge Halts President Trump’s Refugee Resettlement Executive Order
A Clinton-appointed federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday halting President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 13888 which allowed state and local governments to decide if they want refugee resettlement within their communities.
Read MoreTexas Gov. Greg Abbott Says No to Refugee Resettlement
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo Friday that the Lone Star State would not be taking in any refugees.
Read MoreLara Trump Will Speak at an Ohio ‘Keep America Great’ Event Next Week
Presidential campaign adviser Lara Trump will make an appearance in Columbus Wednesday at a “Keep America Great Again” event. This visit comes a day before President Trump will be hosting his first campaign rally of 2020 in Toledo.
Read MoreImportant Chirstmas Shipping Deadlines
Christmas season is in full swing as people try to buy and send presents to loved ones all over the country. Here are the deadlines for major shipping carriers.
Read MoreFirst Lady Responds to Pamela Karlan Who Joked About Barron Trump During Her Testimony
First Lady Melania Trump hit back at constitutional scholar Pamela Karlan after she referenced her son Barron Trump during the House Judiciary Committee’s impeachment hearing.
Read MoreMichigan’s Rep. Elissa Slotkin Remains Undecided on Impeachment Going Forward
Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-08) has not decided if President Donald Trump’s interactions with Ukraine rise to to the level of impeachable offenses.
Read MoreThe History of Cyber Monday
The year is 2004, both Ellen Davis and Scott Silverman, who work for Shop.org, are conducting research when they happened to stumble upon key information that would, in turn, create a new annual online shopping tradition. Research showed them that the Monday after Thanksgiving was one of the biggest…
Read MoreMovies to Watch This Weekend: Fast Cars, Crime Fighting Women and a Con Man Being Changed
An American car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and British driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) put personal issues aside and fight against corporate interest to build a fast car for the Ford Motor Company. To truly test the car’s speed, the two take on Enzo Ferrari’s cars at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
Read MoreNikki Haley Discredits 2020 Vice President Rumors
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley shut down rumors that her book tour was an attempt to replace Mike Pence as President Donald Trump’s vice president on the 2020 ticket.
Read MoreDeval Patrick to Enter the Crowded Democratic Presidential Field
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is set to announce his decision to run for President of the United States this week, according to NPR.
Read MoreMark Sanford Ends His Republican Primary Challenge to President Trump
Just two months in, former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford announced he suspended his 2020 presidential primary challenge to President Donald Trump. “I am suspending my race for the presidency because impeachment has made my goal of making the debt, deficit and spending issue a part of this presidential…
Read MoreMichigan Reps. Propose Bills Allowing College Athletes to Make Money
Michigan state representatives introduced two bills this week that would allow student-athletes in college to make money off their name while in school.
Read MoreElizabeth Warren Calls Black Trans Women the ‘Backbone of Democracy’
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren called black trans women, cis women, gender-nonconforming and non-binary people “the backbone of democracy after receiving an endorsement from BlackWomxn Thursday.
Read MoreThings to Watch This Weekend: A Christmas Love Story, a Stephen King Based Thriller and Babysitting Firefighters
It is never too early for a Christmas movie that pulls on your heartstrings and makes you fall in love all over again even before Thanksgiving has come.
Read MoreBillboards Pop Up in Michigan Reminding Whitmer ‘To Fix the Damn Roads’
Michigan Freedom Fund, a conservative non-profit organization, launched a billboard campaign Friday reminding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that she failed to keep her promise she made of fixing Michigan’s infrastructure.
Read MoreMichigan Budget Talks Stall Again Between Whitmer and GOP Leaders as They Remain Apart on Key Issues
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican congressional leaders did not take any action after Thursday’s meeting to address issues around the almost $1 billion left out of Michigan’s final budget.
Read MoreMichigan House of Representatives Pass Criminal Justice Reform Bills
A package of criminal justice reform bills with bipartisan support passed in Michigan’s House floor Tuesday.
Read MoreUniversity of Michigan’s 2020 Presidential Debate Will Cost at Least $2.5 Million
The University of Michigan (UM) will pay at least $2.5 million to host a 2020 presidential debate next year, the Detroit News reports.
Read MoreWhitmer Signs Bill That Treats 17-Year-Olds Who Are Charged With a Crime as Juveniles Rather Than Adults
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Thursday signed “Raise the Age” legislation that increased the age a person can be charged with a crime as an adult from 17 years old to 18 years old. A stipulation in the bill allows for 17-year-olds who are charged with crimes like rape or murder to be tried as adults.
Read MoreDaylight Saving Time Ended Last Night – Don’t Waste That Extra Hour
Daylight Saving Time end last night in the wee hours, meaning we “gain” an extra hour today instead of losing one! Of course, if you are reading this in most of Arizona or Hawaii this exciting news does not apply to you.
Read MoreAttorney Eric Esshaki Is Running for Michigan’s Eleventh Congressional District Seat
Another conservative candidate has entered the race of trying to turn Michigan’s Eleventh Congressional District Seat red after Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) turned the district blue in 2018.
Read MoreNever Trumper Justin Amash Is Lone Conservative Who Voted for the Impeachment Inquiry
Former Republican Rep. Justin Amash (I-MI-03) stood with House Democrats Thursday to approve Resolution 660, which set the rules for the impeachment inquiry.
Read MoreProgressive Super PAC Priorities USA Sues Michigan Over Its Absentee Ballot Law
A left-wing super Political Action Committee (PAC) is suing Michigan over its law that eliminates absentee ballots if a person’s signature doesn’t match the one election officials have on file. Priorities USA, which describes itself as a progressive advocacy group, argued in its lawsuit Wednesday that Michigan’s course of…
Read MoreWhitmer and Other Democrats Hold Press Conference About a Bill That Would Roll Back State Abortion Laws
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other Michigan Democrats held a press conference on Tuesday to announce future legislation that would undo current Michigan abortion laws.
Read MoreMichigan Joins State Attorneys General Investigation Into Facebook
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined 46 other state attorneys general in launching an anti-trust investigation against Facebook this week.
Read MoreA Black and White Film, a Cop Movie and Deadly App Are on This Weekend’s Movies to Watch
This film follows the story of two lighthouse keepers (Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe) in the 1890s who try to not go crazy while living on a secluded and mysterious New England Island. However, these two lonely gentlemen start to lose their minds and become affected by their worst nightmares.
Read MoreNew Polls Show Republicans Could Have a Huge 2020 in Michigan
Polls released this week show Republicans are set up well for 2020 in the key battleground state of Michigan.
Read MoreGrand Rapids Elected Officials Support Illegal Immigrants Getting Michigan Driver’s Licenses
Grand Rapids officials made it known Tuesday they believe illegal immigrants in Michigan should be able to obtain a driver’s license.
Read MoreDetroit’s Mayor Orders Training for City Employees As Punishment for Deleting Emails
Democratic Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his chief of staff Alexis Wiley and two other city employees will undergo training as a punishment for deleting emails detailing the city’s relationship with a nongovernmental organization (NGO).
Read MoreMichigan Congressional Candidate Peter Meijer Outraised Justin Amash in 2019’s Third Quarter
Peter Meijer, a candidate for Michigan’s Third Congressional District, raised more money in contributions than current representative Justin Amash (I-MI-03) did in the third quarter of 2019.
Read MoreGary Peters Is the Least Known Senator in America, According to a New Poll
Michigan Senator Gary Peters has developed a reputation that doesn’t look good when heading into a re-election year.
Read MoreZombies, Fairies and Clones Await You for Things to Watch This Weekend
The makeshift family of Little Rock, Wichita, Columbus and Tallahassee have moved to America’s heartland where they face off zombies who have evolved from the first movie ten years ago.
Read MoreWhitmer’s New Plan Allows Michigan Residents More Access to State Assistance Programs
Michiganders in need of food or cash assistance will now have an easier time obtaining those services after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer raised the personal asset thresholds needing to qualify for these programs Thursday.
Read MoreUAW Reaches Tentative Agreement With GM, Could Vote to End Strike Thursday
The United Auto Workers (UAW) has agreed to a tentative agreement with General Motors (GM) Wednesday as the long strike continues into its fifth week.
Read MoreMichigan GOP Leaders Call Budget Talks ‘Done’ After Tuesday Meeting With Governor
Michigan Republican leaders told reporters Tuesday budget talks with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are “done” and that they want to move on to other legislative issues, according to MLive.
Read MoreMichigan State Rep. Shane Hernandez Announces Candidacy for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District Seat
Michigan State Rep. Shane Hernandez (R-Port Huron) announced Thursday that he attends to run for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District seat that is being vacated by Paul Mitchell (R-MI-10) at the end of his second term in 2021.
Read MoreBreaking Bad, America’s Spookiest Family and a Battle Between Youth and Experience Wait for You This Weekend
This film follows Breaking Bad character Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) who has just escaped from captivity and must now come to terms with his past to have a successful future.
Read MoreMichigan AG Files a Motion Trying to Stop a Court Decision Allowing Religious Adoption Agencies Not to Work With LGBTQ Couples
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an emergency motion Friday trying to suspend a federal court ruling that allowed religious adoption agencies to not work with LGBTQ parents seeking to adopt a child because of religious beliefs.
Read MoreMichigan Republican House Reps Ask Whitmer to Reconsider Michigan Tuition Grant Budget Cut
Every Republican Michigan House of Representative member sent a signed letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday asking her to reconsider vetoing funding for the Michigan Tuition Grant. This grant gives students up to $2,400 per year to attend one of Michigan’s independent colleges.
Read MoreSaginaw’s Planned Parenthood Center Closes Down Friday
Saginaw’s only Planned Parenthood Center will be shutting down at 5:00 p.m. on Friday due to wanting to focus its resources in “places they’re needed most.”
Read MoreMichigan Republicans Introduce Bills Trying to Undo Some of Whitmer’s Budget Cuts
Michigan Republican legislators introduced supplemental spending bills Tuesday trying to undo some of the spending cuts Governor Gretchen Whitmer axed from Michigan’s final budget.
Read MoreMichigan Senate Candidate John James Raises Over $3 Million in 2019’s Third Quarter
Michigan Senate Candidate John James announced he raised over $3 million in this year’s third quarter from over 30 thousand donors. This is Michigan’s biggest third-quarter fundraising in an off-year in at least ten years, according to the Washington Examiner.
Read MoreRep Haley Stevens Tells Gun Control Town Hall Protesters ‘NRA Has to Go’
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) participated in a town hall event on gun control Tuesday where things got contentious between pro-gun protesters and Stevens.
Read MoreA New ‘Joker,’ an Out-of-this-World Drama, and a Mountaintop Adventure Are at the Movies This Weekend
A Joker, an astronaut, and group of climbers await you at the movie theaters this weekend. Joker: What some people consider the movie of the year, Joker hit the big screen Friday telling the origin story of Gotham City’s favorite villain. Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), a failed comedian, is…
Read MoreFred Upton Supports an Investigation Into Trump’s Actions With Ukraine, But Not an Impeachment Inquiry
Michigan Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI-6) told Michigan Public Radio (MPR) Wednesday that he supports an investigation into President Donald Trump’s actions with Ukraine, but said he doesn’t approve of an impeachment inquiry. Upton says he needs more information to support an impeachment inquiry.
Read MoreMichigan Gov. Whitmer Lays Out Her Supplemental Budget Proposal with Hopes of Working with GOP Leaders to Amend Budget
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer described her plan for a supplemental budget Wednesday with the hopes of working with Republicans to try and restore certain items cut from the budget.
Read MoreDespite Criticism, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Defends Her Budget Cuts
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defended her decision to almost $1 billion from the $59.9 billion budget and moving around $625 million in the budget to different state departments on Tuesday.
Read MoreA World-Famous Actress, a Mythical ‘Monster,’ and a High School Election Await Movie-Goers This Weekend
Movies to watch this weekend include a movie about a world-famous actress, a kid’s movie where two friends embark on a harrowing journey and a Netflix series about a wannabe politician.
Read MoreJustin Amash Describes White House Transcript as ‘Highly Incriminating’
Michigan Rep. Justin Amash (I-MI-03) called the White House’s transcript between President Donald Trump and Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky “highly incriminating” Wednesday.
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