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Whitmer administration rescinds COVID-19 rule after photo pops up on social media

May 24, 2021

Whitmer administration rescinds COVID-19 rule after photo pops up on social media

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on Monday rescinded a rule that limits restaurant tables to no more than six people, a day after she apologized for ignoring the COVID-19 regulation while gathering with friends at an East Lansing bar.

Tlaib ally, former Sanders surrogate says, 'Stop condemning anti-Semitism'

May 24, 2021

Tlaib ally, former Sanders surrogate says, 'Stop condemning anti-Semitism'

A former campaign surrogate for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and ally to "Squad" member Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., told people on social media to "stop condemning anti-Semitism."

Keith Appling, ex-college basketball star, arrested in Detroit murder, police say

May 24, 2021

Keith Appling, ex-college basketball star, arrested in Detroit murder, police say

Former college basketball star Keith Appling was arrested Monday in connection with the shooting death of a 66-year-old man in Detroit, police said.

Michigan’s Whitmer apologizes after photo emerges on social media

May 23, 2021

Michigan’s Whitmer apologizes after photo emerges on social media

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the embattled Michigan Democrat who was hit with a recent ethics complaint after allegedly accepting a discounted private jet trip to Florida while cautioning residents against leaving the state, apologized Sunday after a photo emerged on social media that appeared to show her disregarding social distancing guidelines at a bar in the state.

Former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling sought in murder

May 23, 2021

Former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling sought in murder

Detroit police named a former Michigan State University basketball star as the suspect in a deadly shooting late Saturday.

Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan recovering after emergency surgery

May 23, 2021

Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan recovering after emergency surgery

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., underwent emergency surgery in Washington, D.C., on Friday and was recovering, a spokesperson said, according to reports.

Whitmer transition fund paid for her private jet to attend Biden's inauguration: report

May 21, 2021

Whitmer transition fund paid for her private jet to attend Biden's inauguration: report

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's transition fund paid for a private jet she took to attend President Biden's inauguration in January, according to a new report.

Brood X cicadas hit Washington's Capitol Hill

May 21, 2021

Brood X cicadas hit Washington's Capitol Hill

The periodical cicadas of Brood X have officially arrived on Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill.

3 House Dems blamed pandemic for needing proxy votes, but were touring Ford plant with Biden

May 20, 2021

3 House Dems blamed pandemic for needing proxy votes, but were touring Ford plant with Biden

Reps. Haley Stevens, D-Mich.; Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich.; and Dan Kildee, D-Mich., each signed a document granting their vote by proxy to one of their Democratic colleagues in the House for the vote series on May 18, 2021.

Whitmer hit with ethics complaint over controversial private Fla. flight

May 20, 2021

Whitmer hit with ethics complaint over controversial private Fla. flight

APT filed the complaint on Thursday, alleging that Whitmer’s Florida trip violated multiple facets of Michigan’s State Ethics Act including prohibitions against receiving gifts and engaging in personal activities due to her status as governor.