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Dem governor doubles down on transgender protections after Trump State of the Union

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vows to veto anti-LGBTQ legislation, directly challenging Trump's push to ban minors' gender transitions nationwide.

Donald Trump February 16

Rubio shines on global stage while AOC, Whitmer, and Newsom take heat

Democratic 2028 hopefuls face criticism after Munich Security Conference appearances, with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drawing scrutiny for foreign policy stumbles.

Opinion February 14

DAVID MARCUS: Democrats' Munich meltdown exposes left's intellectual void

The American left has lost its intellectual giants like Chomsky and Foucault, leaving politicians like AOC struggling with empty rhetoric and platitudes.

Politics January 26

'Michigan's government is pathetic': Perry Johnson mounts gubernatorial bid as Gov Whitmer's exit approaches

Businessman Perry Johnson, who ran for president in 2023, is jumping into Michigan's governor's race, joining a crowded GOP gubernatorial primary.

Media January 21

Gretchen Whitmer denies Dems try to be too inclusive, says message can be 'too obtuse' for people

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., denied that the Democratic Party message was too focused on being "inclusive," arguing that they were simply "too obtuse."

Gretchen Whitmer January 21

Gov Whitmer says America 'ready for a woman president,' contrasting Michelle Obama

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she disagrees with former first lady Michelle Obama's claim that America is not ready for a woman president.

Media November 4

Gretchen Whitmer confronted on 'weird' COVID restrictions, says she did her best with poor information

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faced questions about her state's COVID-19 restrictions on Caleb Hammer's "Financial Audit" show, admitting policies were "weird" during the pandemic.

Michigan October 16

Blue state bureaucracy orders euthanasia of rescued fawn, sparking bipartisan outrage

Whitmer faced bipartisan pressure after her administration ordered a "non-releasable" baby deer and a rescued coyote euthanized over a missed permit deadline.

Michigan September 17

Whitmer silent on Muslim mayor telling resident he’s ‘not welcome’ for slam on terrorist sympathizer

Dearborn's Muslim mayor tells Christian resident Ted Barham he's "not welcome" after Barham criticized honoring newspaper publisher with history of pro-terrorist statements.

Opinion June 6

MARK HALPERIN: Democrats try to construct a Frankenstein candidate while JD Vance gains momentum for 2028

Democrats face an uphill battle constructing their 2028 Frankenstein candidate while JD Vance strengthens his position as the Republican frontrunner.