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April 24, 2020

Michigan Gov. Whitmer faces protest outside her home as lawmakers mull curbing her powers

Protesters gathered outside the home of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday -- the same day reports emerged that she plans to extend the state’s coronavirus stay-at-home order by two weeks until May 15.

April 23, 2020

Whitmer backtracks after COVID-19 contract awarded to Dem consultant who said Trump should 'get coronavirus ASAP'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration acknowledged Tuesday that normal protocols were bypassed when a no-bid contract for coronavirus contact tracing was awarded by the state to Great Lakes Community Engagement, which is operated well-known Democratic consultant Michael Kolehouse -- who has previously written that President Trump should "get Coronavirus ASAP" and that someone should "do the country a favor and cough on that man," Facebook posts reviewed by Fox News show.

April 22, 2020

Fox News Poll: Biden tops Trump in Michigan, where Gov. Whitmer is more popular than president

Majorities of Michigan voters are concerned about coronavirus, think President Trump was too slow reacting to it, and favor waiting to reopen the economy.

April 22, 2020

Karl Rove: Biden making VP pick public because he's 'desperate' to break through

Presidential candidate Joe Biden is "desperately trying to find a way to be a part of the dialogue," Rove said.

April 22, 2020

Biden opens up on typically private running mate search

A presidential nominee’s search for a running mate has traditionally been shrouded in secrecy. But as Joe Biden begins his official hunt for a vice presidential nominee, he’s being vocal about the selection process.

April 22, 2020

Tucker Carlson: Here's why Whitmer wants Michigan residents quiet and subservient during coronavirus crisis

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to merge the state government of Michigan with the state Democratic Party.

April 21, 2020

Judge Jeanine rips Michigan gov Whitmer as 'leftist political operative' 'auditioning' for Biden VP spot

Judge Jeanine Pirro slammed Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Tuesday after her administration canceled a contract to track the spread of coronavirus in the state that had been awarded to a left-wing political firm.

April 21, 2020

Michigan Gov. Whitmer says she'll cut pay for herself, staffers during coronavirus crisis

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced pay cuts for herself and her senior staff during the coronavirus crisis.

April 21, 2020

Coronavirus shutdown: What states have seen protests against stay-at-home orders

Demonstrators rallied in states across the country this month to protest governor-imposed stay-at-home orders that have kept Americans out of work for weeks to prevent the spread of coronavirus, with many arguing that the strict measures attack their constitutional freedoms and liberties.

April 20, 2020

Gretchen Whitmer: 5 things to know about Biden’s possible running mate

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan’s national profile has dramatically risen the past six weeks. As the governor of one of the state’s hardest hit by the coronavirus, she’s been in the national spotlight since the outbreak of the pandemic in March. Here are 5 things you may not know about one of Joe Biden contenders for running mate.