National Politics
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Kamala Harris wants to make it easier to afford housing in Michigan
After years of a worsening housing crisis in Michigan, Kamala Harris’ proposals seek to create three million homes by 2028, provide down payment assistance to first-time home buyers, and crack down on price fixing among corporate landlords.
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Students and state lawmakers talk reproductive rights and mobilizing college-age voters
Michigan college students and a recent grad on Monday joined state Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) and state Rep. Julie Brixie (D-Meridian Twp.) to discuss reproductive rights and how to energize young voters.
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Army criticizes Trump campaign for inappropriate conduct at Arlington National Cemetery
When the cemetery’s public affairs director attempted to prevent the Trump campaign from illegally filming in a prohibited area where recently deceased service members are buried, a member of Trump’s team pushed past the employee.
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Rep. Maxwell Frost talks gun violence while drumming up support for Harris in Flint
US Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) “drummed up” support for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Flint on Thursday, joining a jazz band in Flint to play percussion.
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Cornel West is relying on right-wing lawyers to advance his left-wing presidential campaign
The independent presidential campaign of Cornel West has ties to well-known conservative figures in Michigan and beyond.
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Report: Federal investments charge up 18,000 new EV manufacturing jobs for Michiganders
A recent analysis shows that federal policies and legislation have dramatically expanded investments in electric vehicle and EV battery manufacturing—especially in Michigan.
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Trump-appointed judge strikes down FTC ban on noncompete agreements
FTC spokesperson Victoria Graham said that the decision “does not prevent the FTC from addressing noncompetes through case-by-case enforcement actions” and said that the agency is “seriously considering” appealing the Texas court’s decision.
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Trump indicted again in federal election interference case
This new indictment “reflects the government’s efforts to respect and implement the Supreme Court’s holdings,” after the court ruled last month that former presidents have sweeping legal protections from charges for alleged acts that they committed while in office.
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More than 200 former Bush, McCain, and Romney staffers endorse Kamala Harris for president
In the letter, the former staffers “jointly declared” that they’ll be voting for the Harris-Walz ticket in November’s election, and condemned Trump’s policies, as well as Project 2025.
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Trump’s Howell event was a ‘blatant’ violation of Michigan campaign law, Dem lawyer says
An event Tuesday labeled as a press conference by former President Donald Trump was instead a “blatant” violation of state election law, which ironically also featured a former state legislator who helped pass the law making it illegal.
