National Politics
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Ex-Republican congressman from Michigan says Trump turned the party into a ‘cult’
Former US Rep. Dave Trott (R-Michigan) said he can no longer trust Republicans to look out for Michigan’s best interests.
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Federal judge rejects RFK Jr. motion to remove name from Michigan ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has again been rejected in his effort to have his name removed from Michigan’s ballot this November.
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Harris’ plans aim to make housing more affordable. Trump’s plans are less clear.
Harris has vowed to increase the available housing supply by three million homes and to provide lower-income first-time homebuyers with up to $25,000 in down payment support. Trump, on the other hand, has offered no specific plans for addressing the housing crisis.
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Fed’s decision to cut interest rates could lower housing costs
The announcement from the Federal Reserve will lower mortgage rates and encourage more building of apartments, which could lower rental costs.
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Report: New job projections multiply for massive new manufacturing project in Genesee County
Plans to redevelop land in Genesee County into one of Michigan’s largest manufacturing operations are getting even bigger—with reports calling for a $55 billion investment that will create 10,000 new jobs.
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Trump mocks conspiracy theorist label, plays to international auto fears at Flint town hall
Former President Donald Trump made another stop in Michigan Tuesday, hosting a town hall in Flint alongside Arkansas Gov. and former Trump press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
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Kamala Harris unveils plan to support rural America
Harris has vowed to provide significant federal funding to support rural communities across the United States, expand small business financing for entrepreneurs in rural America, and invest in rural technical and higher education programs.
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Trump’s claims about Haitians draw from a centuries-long narrative. These women explain why.
Former President Donald Trump repeated a vicious smear about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio. Here’s how it’s affecting people.
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Election officials prepare for threats with panic buttons, bulletproof glass
Across the country, local election directors are beefing up their security in advance of Election Day on Nov. 5 to keep their workers and polling places safe while also ensuring that ballots and voting procedures won’t be tampered with.
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Opinion: Trump can try to backpedal, but his record on abortion is clear
Stephanie Jones shares her story and challenges Trump’s attempts to soften his abortion stance, highlighting the harm his policies have caused to women’s health.
