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Michigan Gov. Whitmer addresses Biden, Trump events, social distancing, mask mandate

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During a live interview Wednesday morning on Local 4 News Today, Whitmer right away addressed both scheduled visits to Michigan from presidential candidates Joe Biden and Trump. Biden is scheduled to speak in Warren on Wednesday while Trump is scheduled to speak Thursday in Freeland, near Saginaw. Whitmer said she is concerned about how well attendees at the events will follow social distancing and mask-wearing safety measures amid the coronavirus pandemic. She said she was particularly concerned about the Trump event because of what she’s seen happening at such events in other states. “I’ve been talking with the Biden campaign and I know that they have plans to observe all of our executive orders, social distancing and mask wearing," said Whitmer.

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Pompeo rejects Congress’ subpoenas for IG, Biden probe info

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday rejected congressional subpoenas issued for him and for the State Department to provide information and testimony to lawmakers about two politically charged developments. The refusals set the stage for an escalation in the confrontation between the State Department and the Democratic-controlled House ahead of November’s elections. In letters sent to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Pompeo and the State Department's acting legislative affairs chief said they had no intention of complying with the subpoenas. Engel had issued the subpoenas on July 31 and Aug. 3, complaining that Pompeo and the State Department were "stonewalling" repeated requests for information on both matters. This is not the first time Pompeo has rebuffed a House subpoena.