A Michigan Republican accused of participating in a fake elector plot had all criminal charges dropped Thursday after he and the state Attorney General’s office reached a cooperation deal.
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What to Know About Donald Trump’s Four Indictments
Former president Donald Trump has been indicted on 91 charges–so far–on both the state and federal level. These charges include conspiracy, obstruction, willful retention of national defense information, and more.
Here’s What To Know About Trump’s Indictment in Georgia
The former president—who swore an oath to protect and defend the US Constitution—has been indicted over his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.
13 Times Michigan Was Mentioned in Trump’s Latest Indictment
Ex-President Donald Trump is facing his fourth criminal indictment in five months after he tried to overturn the results of the presidential election in 2020. Michigan is mentioned more than a dozen times in the latest charging documents.
Trump Allies Who ‘Orchestrated’ Plan to Tamper with Voting Machines Face Charges in Michigan
A Michigan attorney involved in multiple efforts around the country to overturn the 2020 election in support of former President Donald Trump has been charged in connection with accessing and tampering with voting machines in Michigan.
New Indictment Sheds Light on Trump’s Election Lies in Michigan
Former president and 2024 Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has been charged with conspiring to defraud the United States for his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election—and some of the charges are based on lies he told to Michiganders.
‘Conspiracy to Defraud the United States’: Trump Indicted Again
In response to being indicted for his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Trump’s campaign called the charges “fake” and compared his plight to the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany.
Ex-Michigan GOP Leader Bullies Kids Online Ahead of Felony Arraignment
Former Michigan Republican Party co-chair Meshawn Maddock is set to face several felony charges next month tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential. And she’s biding her time by posting homophobic attacks against LGBTQ children on Twitter.
Michigan Clerk Stripped of Election Duties After Being Charged as Fake Elector
LANSING—A town clerk in Michigan will be barred from running any elections after being charged last week by the state attorney general for acting as a fake elector in 2020 for then-President Donald Trump. Last week, the Michigan Bureau of Elections notified Stan Grot,...
Trump Likely to Face Criminal Charges Over Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
Trump is expected to face chargers over his effort to overturn the 2020 election—a ploy that if successful, would have effectively ended America’s 200-plus year experiment in democracy and caused a constitutional crisis in the most powerful country in the world.
Here’s How Donald Trump’s ‘Army’ Tried (and Failed) to Steal a Presidential Election in Michigan
Sixteen Republicans who falsely claimed to be Michigan’s presidential electors in 2020 are facing felony charges for their blatant attempt to subvert democracy. Here’s how their scheme was foiled. LANSING—About three weeks before a violent mob of armed...
Here’s How Donald Trump’s ‘Army’ Tried (and Failed) to Steal a Presidential Election in Michigan
Sixteen Republicans who falsely claimed to be Michigan’s presidential electors in 2020 are facing felony charges for their blatant attempt to subvert democracy. Here’s how their scheme was foiled. LANSING—About three weeks before a violent mob of armed...
Explainer: What is the National Popular Vote Compact? And What Would it Do for Michigan?
Michigan lawmakers are pursuing legislation that would ensure the presidential candidate with the most votes gets elected. Only a few more states need to get on board to make the plan work.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Fringe Theory That Trump Tried to Use to Overturn 2020 Election
The Court rejected the “independent state legislature theory”—an extreme reading of the Constitution that would have eroded America’s system of checks and balances and turned election laws upside down.
Former Republican Gubernatorial Candidate to Plead Guilty in Jan. 6 Insurrection Case
A plea agreement hearing is set July 27 for former GOP gubernatorial candidate and far-right activist Ryan Kelley, who is reportedly expected to plead guilty to a single misdemeanor charge.
New GOP House Members Complain About Committee Assignments
Several Republican legislators are protesting their committee assignments in the Michigan House as they continue to adjust to the fact that the GOP is now in the minority.
Jan. 6 Committee Docs: Former Michigan GOP Chair Slams 2020 Fake Elector Plan as ‘Insane’
More congressional transcripts from the Jan. 6, 2021, committee have been released, with Michigan-based figures and events continuing to play a major role.
Welcome Back, Democracy: Here’s Why Voting Was So Weirdly Normal in Michigan
How did Michigan do it?
Michigan Clerks Want You to Know It’s Safe to Vote
Michigan’s clerks are facing an election year like no other. Many are still denying the results of the 2020 election, and that’s bleeding into the midterms.
Republican Discord—and Baggage—Threaten Effort to Oust Whitmer
Many of the five hopefuls have personal baggage that could pose challenges in a general election, including a candidate who was charged for his role in the Capitol insurrection.
Jan. 6: What Have We Learned From the Hearings So Far?
Lawmakers have heard testimony from more than a dozen Republicans, many of whom previously worked for Trump, who have each painted a picture of a president willing to commit crimes to stay in office, regardless of the damage he might do to the country in the process.
Top Takeaways from the Fifth Jan. 6th Hearing That Examined Trump’s Schemes to Manipulate the Department of Justice
“The president wanted the top Justice Department officials to declare that the election was corrupt, even though he knew there was no evidence of that statement,” said Republican Congressman and committee member Adam Kinzinger.
Jan. 6 Testimony: Even Michigan Republicans Thought Plan to Overturn 2020 Election Was ‘Insane’
Testimony from several elected officials in Michigan helped outline former President Donald Trump’s plans to overturn the 2020 election results.
‘There Is Nowhere I Feel Safe’: 6 Takeaways From the Fourth House Hearing on Jan. 6
The devastating impacts of Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election were on full display Tuesday, when one witness after another detailed how Trump’s “Big Lie” affected them and their loved ones.
Five Things We Learned in the Latest Jan. 6 Hearing
The third public hearing, which took place Thursday, focused on efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to pressure Vice President Mike Pence into overturning the election.
New Poll: Voters Support Jan. 6 Hearings, but Worry Trump Republicans Will Promote Violence
The findings come as the US House Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack will hold the first of six public hearings Thursday night in primetime. Sixty-five percent of voters support the House investigation, while only 28% oppose it, according to a new Courier Newsroom/Data for Progress poll.
GOP Candidate for Michigan Attorney General Was Previously Accused of ‘Fraud, Deceit and Dishonesty’: Report
A court filing stated that DePerno “admitted that he falsified billing to a client’s account” at least once. This could be a disqualifying factor for him.