A number of Democrats are launching bids in a suddenly competitive House district in Michigan after the Republican incumbent earlier this week announced a run for governor.

Arab American leaders in Michigan have met with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California to discuss backlash towards President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.

A group of progressive lawmakers are fighting back against a multimillion-dollar campaign to push them out of Congress for their vocal opposition to Israel's deadly bombardment of Gaza after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.

Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens has won re-election in Michigan’s 11th U.S. House district covering most of Oakland County, defeating Republican challenger Mark Ambrose. It will be her third term in office.

Michigan U.S. Congresswoman Haley Stevens has declared victory in her bid for the Democratic nomination for the state’s 11th U.S. House seat, beating out Congressman Andy Levin.

The field of candidates includes current U.S. Congressional members, Andy Levin and Haley Stevens, on the Democratic side.

The field of candidates includes current U.S. Congressional members, Andy Levin and Haley Stevens, on the Democratic side.

Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer, who witnessed the Capitol riot days after taking office in 2021 and then cast one of the 10 Republican votes to impeach Donald Trump over the attack, has lost his reelection bid.

Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer, who witnessed the Capitol riot days after taking office in 2021 and then cast one of the 10 Republican votes to impeach Donald Trump over the attack, has lost his reelection bid.

Michigan Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Andy Levin were arrested after a protest for abortion rights outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Many people strongly believe Temujin Kensu could not have committed the murder for which he’s done decades of hard time. A big setback for Kensu and those who have committed time and energy to try to prove his innocence and gain his release on Tuesday (May 31).

Members of the Pontiac community held a rally against gun violence on Memorial Day. The event was a collection of community members and leaders with one goal: To end gun violence in the City of Pontiac.

The House has approved a resolution that will pave the way for letting congressional staff join a union and engage in collective bargaining.

The filing deadline has now come and gone for political offices, and newly redrawn congressional maps in Michigan mean primary elections are going to be packed.

A new bill in Washington looks to add new protections to election workers in the wake of what happened back in 2020. On Friday (March 4), Metro Detroit City Clerks and the NAACP came together to discuss why they believe it’s so necessary.

The importance of Congressman Andy Levin and Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter in attendance shows the lighting speed in which local Ukrainian Americans have moved to gain notice, influence, and support in an organized and efficient manner.

Some 130 Democratic House lawmakers have signed onto a bill that would extend to their staffs the right to unionize and engage in collective bargaining.

The fight over voting rights and voting rules reveals yet another massive American divide.

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In the end, the bill passed 420 to 9 with two present votes.

The law would require the United States to work toward what’s known as a “Two-state solution” between Israel and Palestine.

First lady Jill Biden is traveling to Royal Oak on Friday as part of the Return to School Road Trip.

“Extremely disappointing as a family,” Bryan Fenster said. “We’re scared. We’re very concerned COVID is bouncing all over this prison."

It was a deal that was kept tightly under wraps. If approved, it would create the largest hospital system in the state of Michigan.

It's been nearly two weeks since Danny Fenster was detained by military in Myanmar.

With each passing day, there’s growing concern about the well-being of Danny Fenster, a Huntington Woods man who was detained in Myanmar where he has been working as a journalist.

It was the second line-of-duty death this year for the U.S. Capitol Police after the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.

REDFORD, Mich. – For the 10th day in a row, 7UP workers picket outside the distribution center in Redford. Workers said they are on strike to fight a two-tier wage system and for a fair disciplinary process. “He worked for this company and he’s out here saying he’s never seen anything like this. “They’re not going to let their jobs get diminished. We’re not going to work for a second-tier wage.”Parent company Keurig Dr Pepper released the following statement regarding the strike:

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 file photo, People stand in the lobby for Amazon offices in New York. Some Democratic members of Congress and national union leaders have gathered, seeking to build support for unionizing a massive Amazon facility outside Birmingham, Alabama. Mail voting by about 6,000 workers at the distribution facility began in February 2021 and concludes at the end of March. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)BESSEMER, Ala. – Some Democratic members of Congress and national union leaders on Friday sought to rustle up support for unionizing a massive Amazon facility outside Birmingham, comparing Alabama workers’ organizing campaign to the civil rights movement. At the Alabama facility, a majority of the 6,000 workers would have to vote “yes” to organize the facility.

Several members of Michigan’s congressional delegation are backing a bill that would help neighborhoods rebound from the current financial crisis. The bill, introduced Thursday by Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, is large and sweeping. It would be one of the largest bills aimed at fixing blight and keeping low-income neighborhoods together. “We don’t want to tear down our neighborhoods anymore, we want to invest in them,” Tlaib said. The only GOP official to co-sponsor the bill is also from Michigan, Rep. Fred Upton.

Read: Experts: Capitol riot product of years of hateful rhetoricIn response, lawmakers are calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the Constitution’s 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office. Learn more: What is the 25th Amendment and how does it work? The Vice President and Cabinet should invoke the 25th Amendment, or Congress should impeach and remove the President. — Brenda Lawrence (@RepLawrence) January 7, 2021Rep. Haley Stevens, Michigan’s 11th DistrictI encourage those with the authority to invoke the 25th Amendment to exercise that power. pic.twitter.com/5VK8DLTLn4 — David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) January 7, 2021Speaker of the U.S. House Rep. Nancy Pelosi, from California, previously introduced legislation in October requesting Congress to intervene under the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office.

DETROIT – After Michigan played such a key role in his election many are expecting President-Elect Joe Biden to tap Michiganders to be part of the new administration. Several names of Michigan Democrats have already been floated just days before Biden is set to name more picks. The United Auto Workers and Communications Workers unions have thrown support behind the sophomore representative earlier this month. Biden has responded to calls for more progressive cabinet members by saying they already have “significant representation.”For weeks Gov. Dane County was the second and last county to finish its recount, reporting a 45-vote gain for Trump.

DETROIT – A new round of shutdowns goes into effect in Michigan and all over the country as America faces a COVID shrouded Thanksgiving. And the fight over the Michigan vote makes a controversial and volatile stop in Detroit. A Congressional delegation in addition to other guests weighed in on both issues during Sunday’s episode of Flashpoint. Segment OneMichigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Michigan Democratic Congressman Andy Levin and Republican Michigan Congresswoman Lisa McClainSegment TwoStephen Henderson, host of WDET’s Detroit Today show and Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of the Detroit NewsSegment ThreeFlashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week’s episode.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Michigan U.S. House District 9 here. r10885 U.S. House District 9 - Michigan Candidate Votes % *Incumbent 0% of Precincts Reporting (0 / 0)Find more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

DETROIT Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon, has died at the age of 80 on Friday after a six-month battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. The youngest and last surviving member of the Big Six civil rights activists, Lewis dedicated his life to fighting for equality. Leaders react to passing of civil rights iconMichigan Governor Gretchen WhitmerCongressman John Lewis was a civil rights legend who stood firmly on the front lines of our nations history. He touched the hearts of America as a Civil Rights icon in this country for decades. I will forever remember his stories of the Civil Rights movement, constant words of encouragement and the reminder to get into good trouble.

DETROIT A group of Michigan lawmakers is calling on Kroger to extend the $2 pay raise it gave to workers during the pandemic, saying it would be a slap in the face to let the Hero Pay expire this weekend while the coronavirus (COVID-19) remains a threat. LATEST: Kroger opens drive-thru coronavirus testing site in YpsilantiKrogers Hero Pay is set to end nationwide Sunday. Michigan lawmakers are saying because the state still has among the most confirmed COVID-19 cases in the nation, Kroger workers are still at risk. As long as this health crisis persists and Kroger is open for business, Kroger has a duty to continue Hero Pay for its brave workers, the lawmakers wrote in the letter. Ending Hero Pay while Kroger employees continue to put themselves at great risk is a slap in the face to everyone who has enabled your doors to remain open.

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – On Friday officials from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy released updates on the investigation into the Electro-Plating Services contamination in Madison Heights, and additional properties owned by convicted polluter and Electro-Plating owner Gary Sayers. You can read the latest updates from the state environmental agency here:Tests of Madison Heights drinking water showed no detection of PFAS compounds and no other contaminants at levels of concern, city officials reported Friday. A public informational meeting on the Electro-Plating Services contamination will take place 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Madison High School, 915 E. 11 Mile Road. The city of Madison Heights is organizing the event with U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, state Sen. Jeremy Moss, state Rep. Jim Ellison and Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. A public information session for Electro-Plating Services is scheduled for Feb. 3.

DETROIT – The impeachment proceedings against president Donald Trump are moving into the next phase. This is a move that has the president’s supporters fired up. Today four members of Congress from Michigan made an appearance on Flashpoint to discuss the historic impeachment hearings and more. Segments One and Two: Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-12th District), Michigan Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-14th District), Michigan Rep. Andy Levin (D-9th District) and Michigan Rep. Paul Mitchell (R-9th District)Segment Three: Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week’s episode

DETROIT – Along party lines, the US House votes to move ahead with an impeachment inquiry. Congressman Andy Levin is here to talk about why he voted yes. On the heels of last Sunday’s interview with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Detroit’s Inspector General is here to talk about the Make Your Date program. We’ll also take a look back at the life of former Rep. John Conyers. Segment One:Segment Two:Segment Three:

WASHINGTON - Calls for impeachment hearings from U.S. House Democrats are increasing after President Trump's latest scandal. More than 140 House Democrats have now called for impeachment hearings to begin amid fallout from the reported call between Trump and the Ukraine, where the president allegedly threatened to withhold financial aid in exchange for an investigation into the Biden family. Many Democrats had previously called for impeachment hearings following the Mueller report. We do not arrive at this conclusion lightly, and we call on our colleagues in Congress to consider the use of all congressional authorities available to us, including the power of 'inherent contempt' and impeachment hearings, to address these new allegations, find the truth and protect our national security." Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan, a former Republican who has since become an independent, has also called for impeachment proceedings, bringing the total number of representatives to 146.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. - A Bloomfield Hills pastor is under fire for organizing an upcoming event on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that is being criticized as Islamophobic. The event, "9/11 Forgotten? is expected to take place at the Bloomfield Hills Baptist Church. The two-day event will begin Wednesday. The group includes U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12), U.S. Rep. Andy Levin (MI-09) and state representatives Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) and Mari Manoogian (D-Birmingham).

An Iraqi man who lived most of his life in the U.S. but was deported, died shortly after arriving in Iraq. His body has been returned the U.S.DETROIT - After spending nearly his entire life in the US Jimmy Aldaoud was deported to Iraq, where he died of natural causes two months later. The 41-year-old Iraqi national died of complications from diabetes in early August after being deported to Iraq in June. ICE officials said when he was deported, he'd been "supplied with a full complement of medicine to ensure continuity of care." ICE officials told CNN he'd had deportation orders since 2005, though he'd spent time in ICE custody in the early 2000s while incarcerated.

DETROIT - The body of a 41-year-old Iraqi man who died in Baghdad after being deported from the U.S. for committing multiple crimes is being returned to the Detroit area for burial. Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, of Michigan, announced Thursday that Jimmy Aldaoud's body was in transit and was expected to arrive Friday. Aldaoud, who came to the U.S. as an infant and lived in the Detroit area, was deported in June. Levin says Aldaoud had diabetes as well as schizophrenia and other mental health issues. Levin says the Chaldean Community Foundation is covering the costs of repatriating Aldaoud's body.

DETROIT - The remains of a longtime Michigan resident who died after being deported to Iraq, a place he had never been, are expected to arrive in Detroit on Friday. The family came to the United States about 40 years ago, according to NBC News. The remains of #JimmyAldaoud are currently in transit to the United States and are expected to arrive in Detroit tomorrow. I hope this will bring Jimmy's family some relief as they continue to grieve his loss. We hope Jimmys story opens peoples eyes and hearts to understanding that we should not be deporting people to their death overseas.A private funeral will take place next week.

DETROIT - The body of a 41-year-old Iraqi man who died in Baghdad after being deported from the U.S. for committing multiple crimes is being returned to the Detroit area for burial. Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, of Michigan, announced Thursday that Jimmy Aldaoud's body was in transit and was expected to arrive Friday. Aldaoud, who came to the U.S. as an infant and lived in the Detroit area, was deported in June. Levin says Aldaoud had diabetes as well as schizophrenia and other mental health issues. Levin says the Chaldean Community Foundation is covering the costs of repatriating Aldaoud's body.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. - Family of a refugee Jimmy Aldaoud, an Iraqi national who was deported to Iraq and died of a diabetic crisis as a result of his deportation, gathered Thursday in Sterling Heights to mourn his death two monts after his deportation. Local leaders and U.S. represenatives including Congressman Andy Levin joined the crowd of 150 people at the vigil Thursday night. Aldaoud lived in Metro Detroit for most of his life before being deported to Iraq, a country he had never been to. Without having access to the insulin he needed, Aldaoud died last week. Congressman Levin is now working on bi-partisan legislation to change ICE regulations to prevent something like this from ever happening again.

Parents outraged after longtime school volunteer charged with child sex crimesParents in Wyandotte are outraged after a longtime parent volunteer and convicted felon was charged with more than a dozen child sex crimes. Michael Jerry Beebe, 47, was a volunteer in the Watch DOGS program at a Wyandotte school, police said. He has been under investigation since May and was arrested July 25 after police raided his home. Parents outraged after longtime Wyandotte school volunteer charged with child sex crimesWATCH Local 4 News at 114 fast factsPolice are finished investigating a hazmat situation in downtown Birmingham that started Friday afternoon. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Lake St. Clair sunset -- Leesar777/StormPinsLike we were talking about yesterday, each day this week has a similar forecast: Heat and humidity with a chance for thunderstorms. Ozone Action Day Today is the first Ozone Action day of the year in Michigan. You can pitch in to help keep the air clean today:Delay mowing your lawn until evening or the next day. DTW airline workers picket Airline catering workers plan to picket as part of their strike today at Detroit Metro Airport. This year's festival runs weekends and Labor Day, Aug. 17 to Sept. 29.

On Sunday's episode of Flashpoint, newly elected Michigan Rep. Andy Levin will discuss those issues. DTE Energy is plugging into the future, shutting down coal fired plants in search for more environmentally friendly solutions. The company's blueprint for the future was due this past week and it reveals a lot about where Anderson thinks the future of energy is headed. Flashpoint is hosted by WDIV Local 4 anchor Devin Scillian. Watch Flashpoint on WDIV at 10 a.m. on Sundays.