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April 30, 2020

Michigan protest goes on after Facebook deletes two pages promoting event

The Michigan protest is just the latest against the state's stay-at-home order, which has included a rowdy gathering of demonstrators in their cars which was dubbed "Operation Gridlock" and protests outside of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's home.

April 29, 2020

Michigan's Whitmer proposes GI bill-style free college for coronavirus essential workers

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a G.I. bill program Wednesday that would offer free college to essential workers who held jobs "on the front lines" during the coronavirus crisis.

April 28, 2020

Stacey Abrams says Biden 'will make women proud' when asked about Tara Reade allegations

Former Georgia state Rep. Stacey Abrams has strongly defended former Vice President Joe Biden in response to questions about sexual assault allegations against the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.

April 28, 2020

Carrie Severino calls out 'egregious' double standard from Kamala Harris, Democrats on Biden sexual assault allegation

The "egregious" double standard between how allegations of sexual assault against presumptive 2020 Democratic nominee and former vice president Joe Biden and Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh have been treated within the Democratic Party needs to be examined, Judicial Crisis Network President Carrie Severino urged Tuesday.

April 26, 2020

Michigan's Whitmer defends state's lockdown orders; calls them 'aggressive' but necessary

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defended on Sunday her “aggressive” lockdown measures during the coronavirus pandemic, arguing that they were necessary even as some residents protest them as too severe.

April 25, 2020

COVID-19 survivor State Rep. Karen Whitsett decries Michigan's censure attempt: 'I'm not going to be silenced'

As long as there are residents in the state of Michigan who need help and who need a voice, Democratic Congresswoman Karen Whitsett promised Saturday that she will not be silenced. 

April 25, 2020

Michigan House Speaker wants to hold Gov. Whitmer's coronavirus restrictions to account, calls on her to 'be more reasonable'

The Michigan state legislature is working to ensure that its residents have oversight over Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan House of Representatives Speaker and Republican Lee Chatfield promised Saturday. 

April 25, 2020

Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends modified stay-at-home order into May, as lawmakers intervene

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday extended the state’s stay-at-home order to May 15, while making some revisions to the policy -- even as the state’s legislature has scheduled a special session to launch a committee to review her actions in response to the coronavirus crisis.

April 25, 2020

Gowdy warns governors 'there has to be a rational basis' for coronavirus restrictions

The nation's governors must be aware that Americans will tolerate only so much infringement on their personal freedoms, even in a time of national emergency, before they express outrage, former House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., said Friday night.

April 24, 2020

Charlie Hurt: Michigan governor's actions raise questions about her political motives

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's actions surrounding coronavirus "stay-at-home" measures are raising questions about her political motives, Fox News contributor Charlie Hurt said Friday.