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Swollen Michigan river crests as Whitmer, officials warn flood danger isn't over yet

May 20, 2020

Swollen Michigan river crests as Whitmer, officials warn flood danger isn't over yet

Following a state of emergency declaration from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday due to flash flooding, state officials are warning residents to remain vigilant as more danger might still lie ahead.

As Trump lashes out at push to expand voting by mail, Democrats fire back

May 20, 2020

As Trump lashes out at push to expand voting by mail, Democrats fire back

With his November re-election less than six months out and recent polling indicating flagging support, President Trump on Wednesday turned up the volume in his full court press against the moves by some states to make voting by mail easier due to serious health concerns with in-person voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Michigan dam that failed had license revoked by feds over fears it couldn't withstand major flooding

May 20, 2020

Michigan dam that failed had license revoked by feds over fears it couldn't withstand major flooding

The owner of a dam in Michigan that failed to hold back floodwaters on Tuesday had its license revoked by federal regulators in 2018 over numerous violations and concerns about withstanding a significant flood, according to federal records.

Michigan flood hits record level, dam breaches 'historic event' playing out in midst of coronavirus, Whitmer says

May 20, 2020

Michigan flood hits record level, dam breaches 'historic event' playing out in midst of coronavirus, Whitmer says

Floodwaters in central Michigan broke records early Tuesday and threatened to rise even higher after catastrophic dam failures forced about 10,000 people to evacuate.

Trump threatens to hold back funding to states over 'rogue' moves on mail-in voting

May 20, 2020

Trump threatens to hold back funding to states over 'rogue' moves on mail-in voting

President Trump is threatening to withhold federal funding from Michigan and Nevada over their decisions to enact widespread mail-in voting in the upcoming election, claiming the moves were "done illegally" and will lead to voter fraud.

Whitmer issued a state of emergency after 2 dams were breached in Midland County

May 19, 2020

Whitmer issued a state of emergency after 2 dams were breached in Midland County

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a state of emergency for Midland County on Tuesday night after two dams were breached in the area, forcing the evacuation of about 10,000 people in mid-Michigan.

Michigan sheriff compares Whitmer's coronavirus stay-at-home order to mass arrests

May 19, 2020

Michigan sheriff compares Whitmer's coronavirus stay-at-home order to mass arrests

A Michigan sheriff opposed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus restriction measures told a crowd of anti-lockdown protesters Monday that the mandate was akin to placing all residents under arrest.

Ford tells White House Trump should wear coronavirus mask when visiting plant this week

May 19, 2020

Ford tells White House Trump should wear coronavirus mask when visiting plant this week

President Trump and officials accompanying him to a Ford Motor Company factory in Michigan that manufactures ventilators on Thursday were recommended to wear masks at the facility, the auto-maker said Tuesday.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she’s had ‘opening conversation’ with Biden campaign on VP search

May 19, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she’s had ‘opening conversation’ with Biden campaign on VP search

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer revealed Tuesday that she has had a “conversation” with Joe Biden’s campaign about potentially being his running mate as vice president.

Dallas salon owner backs Michigan barber who had license suspended, calls Gov. Whitmer ‘tyrant’

May 19, 2020

Dallas salon owner backs Michigan barber who had license suspended, calls Gov. Whitmer ‘tyrant’

A Dallas salon owner – who was jailed for opening her shop during the coronavirus outbreak – called Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer a “tyrant” after traveling to the state in support of a barber who had his license suspended for defying “stay-at-home” orders.