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United Auto Workers backing Michigan Rep. Andy Levin for labor secretary

November 13, 2020

United Auto Workers backing Michigan Rep. Andy Levin for labor secretary

The United Auto Workers International Union has recommended that President-elect Joe Biden appoint Rep. Andy Levin to be labor secretary, calling him a “true advocate for workers” and touting his record of “inspiring and leading people to create effective change.”

Michigan GOP state lawmakers seek election audit: report

November 13, 2020

Michigan GOP state lawmakers seek election audit: report

Two Republican state lawmakers in Michigan on Thursday requested an election audit, alleging anomalies and citing affidavits filed in lawsuits challenging the vote-counting process in Detroit and other areas of the state, according to reports.

Whitmer says Michigan may require new coronavirus measures as cases spike

November 13, 2020

Whitmer says Michigan may require new coronavirus measures as cases spike

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that "quick action" may be needed amid a surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the state, according to reports.

Rep. Debbie Dingell: Democrats need to examine why millions of voters supported Trump

November 12, 2020

Rep. Debbie Dingell: Democrats need to examine why millions of voters supported Trump

Democrats must take a close look at why President Trump received more than 72 million votes in this month's election, Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., told "Your World" Thursday.

Michigan cop on leave after arrest video goes viral showing assault suspect crying out, 'I can't breathe'

November 12, 2020

Michigan cop on leave after arrest video goes viral showing assault suspect crying out, 'I can't breathe'

A Michigan police officer was placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday after a video circulated on social media showing police struggling with someone they described as a “resistive and combative” assault suspect, before eventually deploying a Taser and placing him under arrest.

Michigan Covid rules make it too easy to ‘stay home and collect unemployment,’ restaurant owner says in TV ad

November 12, 2020

Michigan Covid rules make it too easy to ‘stay home and collect unemployment,’ restaurant owner says in TV ad

Michigan lawmakers have made it too easy during the coronavirus pandemic for people “to stay home and collect unemployment rather than go to work,” a restaurant owner claims in a new TV ad.

Trump campaign files Michigan lawsuit claiming GOP blocked from viewing vote counting

November 11, 2020

Trump campaign files Michigan lawsuit claiming GOP blocked from viewing vote counting

The Trump campaign has filed a lawsuit against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Wayne County officials in which they allege that credentialed election challengers were blocked from having sufficient view of the vote-counting process, challenges against certain ballots were ignored, and as a result, ineligible ballots were tallied.

Michigan worker crushed by 25,000-pound manufacturing mold

November 11, 2020

Michigan worker crushed by 25,000-pound manufacturing mold

A Michigan plant worker died Tuesday after a 25,000-pound manufacturing mold fell on top of him, authorities said.

Lindsey Graham: Democrats 'could give a damn' about election law and precedent, so long as Trump lost

November 9, 2020

Lindsey Graham: Democrats 'could give a damn' about election law and precedent, so long as Trump lost

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Monday that many Democrats don't care about following election laws or precedents as long as their candidate wins or their enemy candidate loses.

Coronavirus cluster at Chevrolet dealership in Michigan sickens 13

November 9, 2020

Coronavirus cluster at Chevrolet dealership in Michigan sickens 13

A coronavirus outbreak has been linked to a Chevrolet dealership in Michigan, with health officials in Grand Ledge reporting 13 recent cases among employees.