October 18, 2020 Whitmer tells Trump to stop focusing on her, start focusing on pandemic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had stern words for President Trump on Sunday – telling him to stop spending so much time criticizing her and instead spend more time on fighting the novel coronavirus pandemic.
October 17, 2020 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoes 'fearmongering' bill targeting voter fraud Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed bills that would have made it a felony to try to apply for multiple absentee ballots or fill out an application for others without their consent.
October 16, 2020 Michigan bans open carry of guns at polling locations Michigan announced a ban on Friday of the open carry of guns at polling places to avoid voter harassment and intimidation during the critical swing state election.
October 16, 2020 Case against Whitmer kidnapping suspects can move to trial, judge rules A Michigan judge ruled on Friday that prosecutors could move to trial with five men accused of plotting to kidnap Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
October 15, 2020 Another suspect charged in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor Michigan's attorney general has filed charges against an eighth person in what authorities have described as a scheme to storm Michigan's Capitol building and kidnap officials, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a spokesman said Thursday.
October 14, 2020 Michigan law enforcement on high alert after anti-government militia also plotted to target, kill police Law enforcement in Michigan remains on high alert after the FBI said the same group of alleged militia members who conspired to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer were also seeking to identify the family homes of officers and were involved in a "plan to target and kill police."
October 13, 2020 Judge denies bond for 3 accused in Michigan Governor kidnapping plot A federal judge on Tuesday denied bond to three of the five men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
October 13, 2020 Whitmer kidnapping plot suspects also discussed abducting Virginia governor: FBI agent Members of anti-government paramilitary groups allegedly discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio, an FBI agent testified Tuesday during a court hearing in Michigan.
October 12, 2020 Michigan Supreme Court denies Gov. Whitmer's request for 'pandemic executive orders' extensions The Michigan Supreme Court on Monday denied Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request to extending emergency powers that she invoked to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
October 11, 2020 Whitmer: Still concerned about safety because of White House 'rhetoric' Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said on Sunday she remains "concerned about safety and integrity going up to this election" because of the Republican White House's "rhetoric" after six suspects were arrested and charged with attempting to kidnap Whitmer.
