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Meijer On His Impeachment Vote: ‘I Don’t Believe In Giving An Assassin’s Veto’
Freshman U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Grand Rapids) said he and his colleagues are taking safety measures, like buying body armor.
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Militia Group Bows Out, Right-Wing Extremist Groups Gear Up For Sunday In Lansing
Lansing is bracing for potential violent, armed protests this weekend through Wednesday.
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More Than 170 Cases Opened In Federal Probe Of U.S. Capitol Attack
More than 170 cases have been opened relating to the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Lansing Braces For Wave Of ‘Armed, Violent’ Protests Before Biden’s Inauguration
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has received intel that armed protests are being planned at all 50 state capitols.
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Sen. Hollier Wants His Resolution Condemning Capitol Coup To Earn Unanimous Support
The attack last Wednesday has resulted in several deaths, including a Capitol police officer.
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Rep. Johnson Demands Apologies From Leadership, Committee Assignments Restored
Detroit Rep. Cynthia Johnson is calling on legislative leadership to refuse to seat any lawmaker who took part in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Detroit NAACP Leader On Trump: ‘We Just Want His A** Out’
During a Michigan Advance interview this week, Detroit NAACP President Wendell Anthony called for the immediate ousting of President Trump.
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Investigations Opened Into The Death Of U.S. Capitol Police Officer In Pro-Trump Insurrection
The officer, Brian Sicknick, died at 9:30 p.m. at a local hospital, according to U.S. Capitol Police.
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Before Riot, 11 Mich. Republican Lawmakers Asked VP To Delay Certifying The Election
Eleven Michigan representatives joined dozens of Republicans from around the country in penning a letter to delay counting electoral votes.
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DLCC Calls For Rep. Maddock To Resign Over Pro-Trump Riot, But Will Any Lawmakers Face Consequences?
Busloads of Michigan residents arrived in Washington this week, and state Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) and his wife were among them.
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Michigan Schools In Line For $1.7B In COVID-19 Relief Funds
The U.S. Department of Education has announced an additional $54 billion in COVID-19 relief funds for the nation’s public schools.
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At Pro-Trump Rally, Militia Leader Claims Accused Whitmer Plotters Are ‘Not Guilty’
A leader of the Michigan Liberty Militia said Wednesday that the men accused in a plot to kidnap and kill the governor are not guilty.
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Tlaib, Kildee Urge 2nd Trump Impeachment Following Insurrection At U.S. Capitol
The Senate acquitted Trump in February 2020 after he'd been impeached in 2019.
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After String Of Legal Failures, Dozens Of GOP Lawmakers To Reject Certifying Biden As President
The final step in a turmoil-filled 2020 presidential election is set for Wednesday, when Congress will certify election results.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Less Effective In People With High PFAS Levels In Blood
The COVID-19 vaccine could be less effective in people with high levels of perfluorinated compounds — PFAS — in their blood.
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Washtenaw Co. Becomes First In State To Ditch Cash Bail
New Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announced Monday that his office has eliminated the use of cash bail.
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Pohutsky: Threats Of Violence Against Lawmakers Will Continue Unless GOP Leaders Issue ‘Full Throated Condemnation’
Pohutsky said her office receives 15-20 threats in her inbox every day.
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2 House Republicans Joined Lawsuit To Overturn Election, But Now Want Out
Two Republicans joined a lawsuit seeking to overturn the election. Just hours later they said they wanted out of it.
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Detroit Kicks Off COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
The first wave of eligible city of Detroit employees, health care workers and most vulnerable residents will begin receiving vaccines.
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Nessel ‘Very Confident’ Michigan Will Prevail In Fight To Shut Down Enbridge Line 5
Attorney General Dana Nessel said she fully expects a favorable outcome from the state’s lawsuit against Canadian oil company Enbridge.
