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A Michigan Senate candidate aims to achieve what no Republican has done in three decades
Read full article: A Michigan Senate candidate aims to achieve what no Republican has done in three decadesFormer Representative Mike Rogers is attempting to become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate race in Michigan in 30 years.
Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority control
Read full article: Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority controlAfter a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members have decided either to not seek reelection or to run for a higher office.
Haunted by 2016, some Michigan Democrats worry that Harris remains ill-defined in swing state
Read full article: Haunted by 2016, some Michigan Democrats worry that Harris remains ill-defined in swing stateSome Michigan Democrats are raising concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid in a crucial swing state.
Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate
Read full article: Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US SenateDemocrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
Michigan voters to choose party candidates for crucial Senate race in battleground state
Read full article: Michigan voters to choose party candidates for crucial Senate race in battleground stateNational attention has turned to Michigan for the presidential race, but voters will also have a major say in determining which major party controls Congress next year.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state primariesWhile Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus now turns to state primaries that may play a major role in deciding control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state legislature.
Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpens
Read full article: Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpensThe student protest movement over the war in Gaza is roiling Senate contests in an election year when control of the chamber is at stake in November.
The unexpected, under-the-radar Senate race in Michigan that could determine control of the chamber
Read full article: The unexpected, under-the-radar Senate race in Michigan that could determine control of the chamberThe retirement of Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow has opened a Senate seat in Michigan.
Defense Department to again target 'forever chemicals' contamination near Michigan military base
Read full article: Defense Department to again target 'forever chemicals' contamination near Michigan military baseThe U.S. Department of Defense plans to install more groundwater treatment systems at a former Michigan military base to control contamination from so-called forever chemicals.
Hill Harper, an actor on 'CSI: NY' and 'The Good Doctor,' is running for the US Senate in Michigan
Read full article: Hill Harper, an actor on 'CSI: NY' and 'The Good Doctor,' is running for the US Senate in MichiganAn actor best known for his roles on “CSI: NY” and “The Good Doctor” will run for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat and challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination.
A competitive race for an open House seat is taking shape in a Michigan battleground district
Read full article: A competitive race for an open House seat is taking shape in a Michigan battleground districtFormer Michigan state Sens. Curtis Hertel Jr. and Tom Barrett will face off for the 7th Congressional District.
Vulnerable House Dems see abortion as winning campaign theme
Read full article: Vulnerable House Dems see abortion as winning campaign themeThe Supreme Court’s decision to repeal a woman’s federal constitutional right to abortion has scrambled the political dynamics heading into the November elections, when control of Congress is at stake.
Police request 60-day extension of Guard at US Capitol
Read full article: Police request 60-day extension of Guard at US CapitolNational Guard keep watch on the Capitol, Thursday, March 4, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)WASHINGTON – The Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another two months, The Associated Press has learned. There were no signs of disturbance Thursday, but the Capitol Police's request for extended Guard assistance appeared mired in confusion within various congressional oversight authorities, according to letters obtained by The AP. The more than 5,000 Guard members currently in Washington, D.C., are all slated to go home March 12, ending the mission. AdCapitol Police officials have also told congressional leaders the razor-wire-topped fencing around the Capitol should remain in place for several more months.
Army: No requests made for use of troops around election
Read full article: Army: No requests made for use of troops around electionArmy leaders said Tuesday that they have not received any requests to use active-duty or National Guard troops for possible civil unrest surrounding the presidential election next month, but are ready to do so if called on. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said no government agencies have asked for military troops. Thousands of National Guard troops, however, were used in Washington and in states across the nation to help law enforcement. The Army leaders on Tuesday also addressed other issues surrounding possible unrest. He and other Army leaders sat socially distant during the event and wore masks whenever they were not speaking.
Michigan Dem confronted over support of impeachment inquiry
Read full article: Michigan Dem confronted over support of impeachment inquiryCNN(CNN) - A freshman Democratic congresswoman who recently changed her stance to support impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump was challenged to explain her choice by angry constituents at a town hall in Michigan. Before the former CIA officer could finish her sentence, a vocal group in the crowd called out "Not true!" The break from Washington was an opportunity for lawmakers to gauge early voter reaction on impeachment, especially in swing districts. The moderate freshman Democrat, reluctant to embrace her party's leaning toward impeachment proceedings, changed her stance to support an inquiry after teaming with six others to pen an op-ed in The Washington Post. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the chamber's formal impeachment inquiry the day after the op-ed was published.