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Looking back at previous presidential election rematches in US history
Read full article: Looking back at previous presidential election rematches in US historyIt’s been nearly 70 years since there last was a presidential election rematch, but it has occurred more than people might think in U.S. history.
Hearing on Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill continues
Read full article: Hearing on Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill continuesLocal 4 is monitoring Thursday’s house hearing on the Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill. Today’s focus has been on how former President Donald Trump tried to use the justice department to help him overturn the 2020 Presidential Election. The hearing kicked off just after 3 p.m.
Michigan had a major role in Tuesday’s Jan. 6 hearing
Read full article: Michigan had a major role in Tuesday’s Jan. 6 hearingA Republican lawmaker detailed what happened when former President Donald Trump Tweeted out his personal cell phone number, and we learned Trump supporters wanted to hide out in the State Capitol to overturn the election results.
A look at Michigan’s big role in Jan. 6 hearings
Read full article: A look at Michigan’s big role in Jan. 6 hearingsMichigan will likely have a leading role in tonight’s prime time hearing as the state has been consistently at the center of all of this, from the stop the count mob at the TCF Center to false claims of voter fraud to false electors and capitol rioters. All it points to Michigan likely making up a big part of these hearings.
Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidates square off
Read full article: Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidates square offIt wasn’t the debate on Mackinac Island anyone would’ve imagined a few weeks ago. But with former Detroit Police Chief James Craig and Perry Johnson disqualified from the ballot, the remaining candidates got a chance to show what they were about.
Parking, capacity spark concern for Washington Township as big crowds expected for Trump rally
Read full article: Parking, capacity spark concern for Washington Township as big crowds expected for Trump rallyWith thousands of people expected in Washington Township for a rally with former President Donald Trump, Township Supervisor Sam Previti says the capacity and parking concerns voiced by the fire marshal have been worked out. Taxpayers will not be on the hook for costs related to the rally.
New audio shows Michigan Republican Party co-chair reportedly tell crowd that Trump directed fake electors plot
Read full article: New audio shows Michigan Republican Party co-chair reportedly tell crowd that Trump directed fake electors plotMeshawn Maddock, the Co-Chair of the Michigan Republican Party, was one of the 16 GOP electors who submitted false electoral college documents to the National Archive in an attempt to give former President Donald Trump a win after the fact in Michigan.
New audio shows Michigan Republican Party co-chair reportedly tell crowd that Trump directed fake electors plot
Read full article: New audio shows Michigan Republican Party co-chair reportedly tell crowd that Trump directed fake electors plotMeshawn Maddock, the Co-Chair of the Michigan Republican Party, was one of the 16 GOP electors who submitted false electoral college documents to the National Archive in an attempt to give former President Donald Trump a win after the fact in Michigan.
Kwame Kilpatrick’s release brings back painful memories for former Detroit assistant chief
Read full article: Kwame Kilpatrick’s release brings back painful memories for former Detroit assistant chiefDETROIT – When Kwame Kilpatrick had his sentence commuted by former President Donald Trump bad memories started emerging for Steve Dolunt, a retired Detroit police assistant chief. On Tuesday, Dolunt shared the painful period in his life and career during Kilpatrick’s tenure as Detroit mayor. Read more: Trump commutes sentence of ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick after 7 years in prison“We were investigating the officers on staff. It is hard to tell your family you have been demoted, you didn’t do anything wrong that was really, really hard,” he said. “To me the kicker is, Kwame Kilpatrick is one of the most charismatic people I have ever met.
Michigan’s members of Congress discuss voting on impeachment of President Trump
Read full article: Michigan’s members of Congress discuss voting on impeachment of President TrumpLANSING, Mich. – Freshman Michigan GOP Congressman Peter Meijer was joined by the delegation’s most senior GOP Congressman Fred Upton in supporting the impeachment of President Donald Trump. “At the end of the day, this was a vote of conscience and this is where my conscience led me,” Meijer said. READ: President Trump releases new video condemning US Capitol riotREAD: Michigan lawmakers react to second impeachment of President Donald TrumpHouse votes to impeach President Trump for violent Capitol insurrectionThe U.S. House voted to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday for his role in inciting the attack on the Capitol last week. All of Michigan’s Democratic lawmakers voted in favor of impeachment. A total of 10 Republicans voted to impeach Trump, the most bipartisan support any impeachment has received in U.S. history.
House urges Pence to help oust Trump; impeachment next
Read full article: House urges Pence to help oust Trump; impeachment nextThe House is trying to push the vice president and Cabinet to act even more quickly to remove President Donald Trump from office. Democrats are set to pass a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke constitutional authority under the 25th Amendment to oust Trump. Trump, meanwhile, warned the lawmakers off impeachment and suggested it was the drive to oust him that was dividing the country. Trump faces a single charge — “incitement of insurrection” — in the impeachment resolution after the most serious and deadly domestic incursion at the Capitol in the nation’s history. Trump was impeached by the House in 2019 over dealings with Ukraine and acquitted in 2020 by the Senate.
Michigan GOP Congressman Fred Upton: ‘I will vote to impeach’
Read full article: Michigan GOP Congressman Fred Upton: ‘I will vote to impeach’FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2019 file photo, Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., is seen at U.S. Capitol in Washington. For more than 30 years and under five presidents, Upton has easily won re-election to his southwest Michigan House seat by touting "common-sense values" and bipartisan accomplishments. (Anna Moneymaker/Pool via AP)WASHINGTON – Michigan GOP Congressman Fred Upton of St. Joseph said he will vote to impeach President Donald Trump. Upton is the first Republican member of the state’s delegation of U.S. House to say he will vote for impeachment. New York Rep. John Katko was the first Republican to say he’d vote to impeach Trump.
No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney says she will vote to impeach President Trump
Read full article: No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney says she will vote to impeach President TrumpFILE - In this Dec. 17, 2019 file photo, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Washington. Vocal opponents of any such move include Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, leader of GOP messaging in the House as its third-ranking Republican (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)WASHINGTON – Republican Rep. Liz Cheney says she will vote to impeach President Donald Trump. Cheney says, “There has never been a greater betrayal by a President of the United States of his office and his oath to the Constitution.”Cheney is a daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney. New York Rep. John Katko was the first Republican to say he’d vote to impeach Trump.
House votes on resolution to remove Trump via 25th Amendment
Read full article: House votes on resolution to remove Trump via 25th AmendmentFILE - In this Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, file photo, President Donald Trump listens during an event in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. For the past four years, Trump has enjoyed special status not given to regular users on Twitter and Facebook even as he used his perch atop the social media pyramid to peddle misinformation and hurl abuse at his critics. Could his loose leash on the platforms come to an end on Jan. 20, 2021, when his successor is inaugurated? (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
How to talk to your children about the deadly siege on the US Capitol Building
Read full article: How to talk to your children about the deadly siege on the US Capitol BuildingThe riots in Washington, D.C. Wednesday that left five people dead were scary and unsettling to watch for many people across the nation. Let them know that what they see on screen does not necessarily reflect the real life that’s going on around them. Experts said if you’re a parent who agrees with what happened then it’s important to be candid. The bottom line is that it’s an ongoing dialogue and a parent is the most important source of information for a child. Reports: FBI warns of possible armed protests at 50 state Capitols starting Jan. 16A memo from the FBI to law enforcement agencies across the United States is warning of possible armed protests at all 50 state Capitols starting Jan. 16, several outlets are reporting Monday.
Michigan officials begin statewide audit of 2020 election results
Read full article: Michigan officials begin statewide audit of 2020 election resultsLANSING, Mich. – Michigan election workers and employees rolled a 10-sided die to choose 20 numbers that will go through a random number generating software to choose ballots to be inspected and audited. More than 18,000 ballots will be used for what the state calls a risk-limiting audit. The audit is routine but will be under heavy scrutiny this year after repeated false claims that the state’s election was fraudulent or riddled with issues. Those claims focused on Antrim County where human error initially changed several thousand votes for President Trump to President-elect Joe Biden. Supreme Court rejects fast track for Trump election casesThe Supreme Court on Monday formally refused to put on a fast track election challenges filed by President Donald Trump and his allies.
Michigan’s members of Congress weigh in on possible second impeachment of President Trump
Read full article: Michigan’s members of Congress weigh in on possible second impeachment of President TrumpThe U.S. House of Representatives geared up to move forward with impeachment, with proceedings on Monday led by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. During the short session Monday morning, Democrats tried to pass a resolution urging Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment. Michigan’s members of Congress weighed in on a possible second impeachment of President Donald Trump. So far, none of Michigan’s Republican members have said whether they will vote for the articles of impeachment introduced Monday. “We will act with urgency, because this President represents an imminent threat,” Pelosi said in a letter late Sunday to colleagues.
Deadly siege on US Capitol Building reignites gun debate in Michigan
Read full article: Deadly siege on US Capitol Building reignites gun debate in MichiganLANSING, Mich. – The riots in Washington, D.C. Wednesday that left five people dead has reignited debates over whether guns should be allowed inside Michigan’s Capitol Building. READ: FBI, Michigan federal prosecutor seek tips in deadly siege on US Capitol BuildingWith the new legislative session starting in days, security of the Capitol will likely take center stage. It’s impossible to come to work when you are under that constant threat,” Lasinski said. Security experts are now viewing that event as a potential practice run for those who stormed the U.S. Capitol Building Wednesday. “There should be no weapons of any kind in our Capitol,” Lasinski said.
FBI, Michigan federal prosecutor seek tips in deadly siege on US Capitol Building
Read full article: FBI, Michigan federal prosecutor seek tips in deadly siege on US Capitol BuildingDETROIT – Multiple Michigan residents have been taken into custody after Wednesday’s deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol Building with more arrests likely to come. U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider said if they crossed state lines with intent to riot, they will be charged. RELATED: Several Michigan residents charged after deadly siege on US Capitol BuildingThe FBI has been receiving many tips from residents who are scared and want to help. Nearly everyone who went into the Capitol Building was caught on camera and authorities are looking to identify them. RELATED: Top federal prosecutor in Michigan seeks tips on Capitol mob“If you think about the U.S. Capitol, there are cameras all over the place,” Schneider said.
Twitter permanently suspends Donald Trump’s account ‘due to risk of further incitement of violence’
Read full article: Twitter permanently suspends Donald Trump’s account ‘due to risk of further incitement of violence’Twitter has permanently suspended Donald Trump’s Twitter account “due to the risk of further incitement of violence.”Twitter previously removed posts Trump made addressing the pro-Trump rioters who stormed Capitol buildings in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. https://t.co/NrANZJcAfo — Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) January 8, 2021Our public interest framework exists to enable the public to hear from elected officials and world leaders directly. https://t.co/ZcbhDEAYjH — Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) January 8, 2021However, we made it clear going back years that these accounts are not above our rules and cannot use Twitter to incite violence. — Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) January 8, 2021Twitter has also banned Trump’s former national security advisor Michael Flynn and pro-Trump attorney Sidney Powell. The move comes as part of a purge of QAnon accounts, according to the Associated Press.
Several Michigan residents charged after deadly siege on US Capitol Building
Read full article: Several Michigan residents charged after deadly siege on US Capitol BuildingWASHINGTON, D.C. – Multiple Michigan residents have been taken into custody after Wednesday’s deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol Building. Logan Grimes, 29, of Cadillac, was charged with carrying a pistol without a license, possession of unregistered ammo and large capacity ammo feeding device. There were many more Metro Detroit residents who were in D.C., but they did not enter the Capitol Building. Donalyn Atkinson and her brother, of Warren, took photos of people headed to the Capitol. “I went for the history,” Jimmy Lively said.
President Trump condemns Capitol riot, concedes to Joe Biden in new video
Read full article: President Trump condemns Capitol riot, concedes to Joe Biden in new videoPresident Trump says he is outraged by violence at CapitolPresident Donald Trump released a new video Thursday, conceding to Joe Biden and condemning the violent pro-Trump rioters who stormed in the U.S. Capitol Wednesday. In a new video message, Trump says that since Congress has certified President-elect Biden’s victory, the “new administration will be inaugurated on January 20” and his “focus now turns to ensuring a smooth, orderly and seamless transition of power.”Trump is also speaking out against the violence in Washington, calling it a “heinous attack” that left him “outraged by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem.”Trump did not address his role in inciting the violence in the video. However, the president did tell his supporters that, while he knows they are “disappointed,” their “incredible journey is only just beginning.”The video comes a day after Twitter threatened to permanently suspend Trump’s account after removing posts he made addressing the pro-Trump rioters who stormed Capitol buildings in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. His account was locked for 12 hours. Facebook blocked the president from posting for at least two weeks.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra calls for peace: ‘It’s imperative that we come together’
Read full article: General Motors CEO Mary Barra calls for peace: ‘It’s imperative that we come together’FILE - In this July 16, 2019 file photo, General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra speaks during the opening of their contract talks with the United Auto Workers in Detroit. General Motors says it will no longer support the Trump administration in legal efforts to end California's right to set its own clean-air standards. Barra said in a letter Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 to environmental groups that GM will pull out of the lawsuit, and it urges other automakers to do so. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
Michigan representatives react to riots as pro-Trump groups storm US Capitol, force lockdown
Read full article: Michigan representatives react to riots as pro-Trump groups storm US Capitol, force lockdownREAD: Pro-Trump groups storm US Capitol, force lockdown: Follow live coverageAt about 2:15 p.m., the U.S. Capitol was placed on lockdown as groups breached the Capitol steps. https://t.co/iKYIGCvFk1 — Rep. Debbie **Wear A Mask** Dingell (@RepDebDingell) January 6, 2021I am safe in a secure location. — Rep. Debbie **Wear A Mask** Dingell (@RepDebDingell) January 6, 2021We have been told the Capitol is now secure. — Rep. Debbie **Wear A Mask** Dingell (@RepDebDingell) January 6, 2021Haley StevensCongresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released two tweets. @realDonaldTrump should demand that all protestors leave the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Grounds immediately.
Trust Index: Fact-checking Trump’s false claims of Michigan voter fraud in Georgia phone call
Read full article: Trust Index: Fact-checking Trump’s false claims of Michigan voter fraud in Georgia phone callDETROIT – During a call with Georgia election officials President Donald Trump made a slew of claims about the results of the 2020 White House race. Some of the claims were directly about the results in Michigan and Detroit, and others focused on the election overall. Read: Full transcript of Trump’s call with Georgia election chiefHere is one claim from the president which has been spread far and wide since the election. This claim was also made by election worker Melissa Carone during her infamous hearing in the Michigan House. There is no legal way to overturn the election results in Detroit or the State of Michigan.
10 most-read COVID related stories on All About Ann Arbor in 2020
Read full article: 10 most-read COVID related stories on All About Ann Arbor in 2020The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic kept the community on edge and gave us plenty to write about -- not all of it good, and not all of it bad. READ: 10 most-read All About Ann Arbor stories of 2020 that weren’t COVID relatedHere’s a look back at the 10 most-read COVID related All About Ann Arbor stories in 2020:1. Experts project aggressive social distancing could drastically reduce Michigan COVID-19 cases by MayFrom March: Michigan Medicine clinicians said forecasting models suggested that aggressive social distancing could drastically reduce the number of COVID-19 cases in Michigan by early May. Washtenaw County: COVID-19 cases double, community spread ‘now likely’From March: On Thursday, March 19, the number of COVID-19 cases in the county doubled to 14, according to the Health Department. VIEW: Possible Washtenaw County coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure locationsFrom March: Health officials released a list of possible exposure locations that had been visited by residents of Oakland and Washtenaw counties who had the COVID-19 coronavirus.
House votes to increase direct payments to $2,000 -- What’s next in Senate?
Read full article: House votes to increase direct payments to $2,000 -- What’s next in Senate?However, the benefits will be slightly delayed until Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency can update its system with the renewals. If this comes to a vote, Stabenow believes enough Republicans will join to get the 60 votes needed to pass it. House votes to override Trump’s veto of defense billThe Democratic-controlled House voted overwhelmingly Monday to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, setting the stage for what would be the first veto override of his presidency. House members voted 322-87 to override the veto, well above the two-thirds needed to override. The Senate, which is expected to vote on the override this week, also needs to approve it by a two-thirds majority.
Michigan members of Congress weigh in on COVID stimulus status
Read full article: Michigan members of Congress weigh in on COVID stimulus statusLANSING, Mich. – Members of the Michigan delegation are weighing in on the stimulus stalemate. With President Donald Trump’s demand for $2,000 checks, some democrats are finding themselves in a pretty unusual situation. Trump’s sudden demand for $2,000 checks for most Americans was swiftly rejected by House Republicans on ThursdayREAD: GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaosCongresswoman Debbie Dingell spoke out in Washington on Thursday. Republicans blocked the bill in part because they wanted to cut foreign aid before sending larger checks to Americans. The rare Christmas Eve session of the House lasted just minutes, with help for millions of Americans awaiting Trump’s signature on the bill.
Trump pardons former campaign chairman Paul Manafort
Read full article: Trump pardons former campaign chairman Paul ManafortPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law, in the latest wave of clemency to benefit longtime associates and supporters. Manafort, who led Trump’s campaign during a pivotal 2016 period before being ousted over his ties to Ukraine, had been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for financial crimes related to his work in Ukraine. He was among the first people charged as part of Mueller’s investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. Though the charges against Manafort did not concern the central thrust of Mueller’s mandate — whether the Trump campaign and Russia colluded to tip the election — he was nonetheless a pivotal figure in the investigation.
Trump suggests he might not sign COVID relief bill
Read full article: Trump suggests he might not sign COVID relief billFILE - In this Jan. 27, 2020, file phoot President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The most improbable of presidents, Donald Trump reshaped the office and shattered its centuries-old norms and traditions while dominating the national discourse like no one before. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is blasting the bipartisan $900 billion pandemic relief package that Congress just passed and is suggesting that he may not sign it. Trump complained in a video that he tweeted out Tuesday night that the bill delivered too much money to foreign countries, but not enough to Americans. The relief package was brought forward Monday afternoon and sped through the House and Senate in a matter of hours as lawmakers worked to close the books on the year.
Rudy Giuliani pushes Michigan election fraud claims in Lansing
Read full article: Rudy Giuliani pushes Michigan election fraud claims in LansingLANSING, Mich. – While supporters of President Donald Trump stood outside the Michigan House office building, Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani testified before Michigan House on Wednesday, claiming massive voter fraud in Detroit. Giuliani brought with him witnesses, who signed affidavits that have already been presented in court in Trump campaign lawsuits and have been dismissed or pulled by the campaign. READ: Giuliani to Republicans: Pressure Legislature on Biden winThe Michigan Senate held a similar hearing on Tuesday. Michigan House Republications made it clear that Wednesday’s hearing was not about overturning election results in Michigan, but about listening to people who claimed they saw irregularities at the TCF Center in Detroit. Disputing President Donald Trump’s persistent, baseless claims, Attorney General William Barr declared Tuesday the U.S. Justice Department has uncovered no evidence of widespread voter fraud that could change the outcome of the 2020 election.
Michigan State Sen. Mike Shirkey returns from Trump visit, does not answer questions
Read full article: Michigan State Sen. Mike Shirkey returns from Trump visit, does not answer questionsDETROIT – The envoy of Michigan Republican lawmakers who traveled to the White House Friday for a controversial meeting with President Donald Trump returned home Saturday. Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey refused to answer questions despite releasing a statement the day before. There were also photos of Chatfield and several other Michigan Republicans drinking inside Trump Hotel while seated at a table. The State Board of Canvassers meets Monday to vote on certifying the state election. Since the presidential election Republican leaders have made allegations of voter fraud without substantial evidence.
Michigan GOP lawmakers: Meeting with President Trump was on state’s ‘fight against COVID-19′
Read full article: Michigan GOP lawmakers: Meeting with President Trump was on state’s ‘fight against COVID-19′The leaders of Michigan’s House and Senate met with President Donald Trump Friday. We have since sent the same correspondence to congressional leaders.”They made sure to ask for further federal dollars to deal with the impact of COVID-19. Currently, it’s hundreds of millions of dollars in federal money that is back filling the state budget. Both leaders also addressed the vote certification process. Several legal experts and local leaders say the state’s certification of votes is simply the next step in the process and should carry on normally, despite drama over the certification process in Wayne County this week.
Michigan GOP lawmakers say White House meeting with Trump was about push for COVID-19 relief
Read full article: Michigan GOP lawmakers say White House meeting with Trump was about push for COVID-19 reliefWASHINGTON – Michigan Senate majority leader Mike Shirkey and House speaker Lee Chatfield met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday. READ: Michigan GOP lawmakers meet with President Trump at White HouseSenate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield released the following statement:“The President of the United States extended invitations to us on Wednesday evening. We each accepted his invitation as we would accept an invitation from any sitting President if asked to meet at the White House. “We used our time in the White House to deliver a letter to President Trump making clear our support for additional federal funds to help Michigan in the fight against COVID-19. These are simple truths that should provide confidence in our elections.”I was glad to have met with President Trump this evening.
Michigan GOP lawmakers meet with President Trump at White House
Read full article: Michigan GOP lawmakers meet with President Trump at White HouseDETROIT – Michigan Senate majority leader Mike Shirkey and House speaker Lee Chatfield met with President Donald Trump at the White House Friday. It’s one of the most controversial White House meetings in recent history and there’s concern the president is going to try get Shirkey and Chatfield to overturn Michigan’s election results. No matter the party, when you have an opportunity to meet with the President of the United States, of course you take it. We each accepted his invitation as we would accept an invitation from any sitting President if asked to meet at the White House. “We used our time in the White House to deliver a letter to President Trump making clear our support for additional federal funds to help Michigan in the fight against COVID-19.
Wayne County GOP canvassers say call from Trump did not influence vote decisions
Read full article: Wayne County GOP canvassers say call from Trump did not influence vote decisionsDETROIT – The two GOP members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers said the presidential election played no role in their decision despite receiving a phone call from President Donald Trump. The presidential phone call is where the controversy begins, but they both said the president’s only concern was for their safety. Monica Palmer said she has deep concerns for her daughter’s safety and William Hartmann has reportedly gone into hiding. Wayne County Board of Canvassers vice chair Jonathan Kinloch said he believes their explanation falls flat. The Michigan Secretary of State’s office said in a statement Thursday that there is no legal mechanism for two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers to rescind their votes cast for certification.
What we know about President Trump’s meeting with two Michigan GOP lawmakers
Read full article: What we know about President Trump’s meeting with two Michigan GOP lawmakersDETROIT – Michigan Senate majority leader Mike Shirkey and House speaker Lee Chatfield are expected to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House Friday. It’s an extraordinary move as the Trump Campaign continues to attempt to stop Michigan from certifying the election results. Speaker Lee Chatfield confirmed that he was meeting with the president in a tweet just before the meeting Friday, saying he is honored to speak with Trump. No matter the party, when you have an opportunity to meet with the President of the United States, of course you take it. And I look forward to our conversation.”The 4 p.m. meeting comes after a contentious meeting with the Wayne County Board of Canvassers.
Michigan GOP lawmakers to meet with President Trump at White House Friday
Read full article: Michigan GOP lawmakers to meet with President Trump at White House FridayTheir vote will stand.”The big question is what the Michigan Board of State Canvassers does on Monday. In midst of the election certification process, President Donald Trump has asked Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield to meet with him at the White House on Friday. Representatives with the Michigan State House and Senate could not be reached for comment. “There is no legal mechanism for them to rescind their vote. Their job is done and the next step in the process is for the Board of State Canvassers to meet and certify,” said secretary of state spokeswoman Tracy Wimmer, the AP reports.
President Trump fires head of DHS election security agency
Read full article: President Trump fires head of DHS election security agencyWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Tuesday fired the director of the federal agency that vouched for the reliability of the 2020 election. a former Microsoft executive, ran the agency, known as CISA, from its creation in the wake of Russian interference with the 2016 election through the November election. He won bipartisan praise as CISA coordinated federal state and local efforts to defend electoral systems from foreign or domestic interference. Some state election officials and Republicans, suspicious of federal intrusion on their turf, were opposed to the designation. But the Trump administration supported the designation, and, eventually, skeptical state officials welcomed the assistance.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer asks President Trump for National Guard help through March
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer asks President Trump for National Guard help through MarchGretchen Whitmer is asking President Donald Trump for an extension of the National Guard’s help to fight COVID-19 through March. Whitmer sent a letter to Trump requesting Title 32 authority be extended so the Michigan National Guard can continue aiding COVID-19 response and vaccine-related activities through March 31, according to state officials. Federal pay and benefits for the Michigan National Guard has already been authorized by Trump through the end of 2020. “The Michigan National Guard remains a crucial part of the state’s emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Guard is vital to our ongoing recovery as well,” Whitmer said. Michigan officials said in anticipation of rapid approval from the Food and Drug Administration, the state will look to the National Guard for help distributing the vaccine.
Legal action by Trump campaign and GOP unlikely to impact Michigan election results
Read full article: Legal action by Trump campaign and GOP unlikely to impact Michigan election resultsDETROIT – With deadlines fast approaching, Michigan state Republicans and President Donald Trump’s campaign are hoping to change the outcome of the election in a few ways. According to Michigan state law, a recount has to be triggered when a candidate wins by less than 2,000 votes, which doesn’t apply to this year. It can also be petitioned by a campaign as long as they have a reasonable chance to win. “I think it’s important to dispel the notion legislative leaders in Michigan can choose different electors,” the statement read. While many of these options could muddy the waters election, experts think they’ll do little, if anything, to impact the election in Michigan.
Breaking down President Trump’s claims regarding ballot counting in Detroit
Read full article: Breaking down President Trump’s claims regarding ballot counting in DetroitDETROIT – President Donald Trump held a press conference last night and declared, without any evidence, that there is widespread fraud in this election. Some fellow Republicans called out Trump about his words, saying they were inappropriate and dangerous. Without a shred of evidence Trump attacked the democratic process of counting legal votes under the watchful eyes of challengers and poll watchers from both parties. Trump supporters did protest outside the TCF Center in Downtown Detroit during vote counting. While they were doing that, there were Republican representatives inside, working alongside Democrat representatives.
Election results: What states are we still waiting on, and why? A breakdown
Read full article: Election results: What states are we still waiting on, and why? A breakdownA handful of pivotal states remained in play Thursday in the tightly contested U.S. presidential race. But there are outstanding ballots left to be counted in the coming days. North CarolinaThe situationWith ballots left to count, the race is too early to call. As long as those ballots are postmarked by Nov. 3, state election officials have until Nov. 12 to count them. And when it comes to mail ballots, Biden was outperforming Trump.
Michigan Attorney General investigates robocalls spreading misinformation on Election Day
Read full article: Michigan Attorney General investigates robocalls spreading misinformation on Election DayIt was false information and an attempt to suppress voters on Election Day. READ: Michigan officials warn voters about spread of misinformation on Election DayMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued warnings to voters after receiving reports of false information being spread on Election Day. It will help you figure out if you’re registered to vote, where to go and where your local clerk’s office is located. Michigan allows same-day voter registration -- that means you can register to vote on Election Day. If you request the ballot on Election Day you have to vote immediately while in the clerk’s office.
President Trump holds rally in Grand Rapids tonight
Read full article: President Trump holds rally in Grand Rapids tonightPublished: November 3, 2020, 12:15 am Updated: November 3, 2020, 1:15 am(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – President Donald Trump held d a rally in Grand Rapids late Monday night one day for Election Day. Grand Rapids was one of the last cities Trump visited in Michigan during the 2016 presidential campaign. The president stopped in Traverse City earlier Monday and Washington Township on Sunday. READ: President Donald Trump’s campaign focuses on Michigan ahead of Election Day
President Trump holds rally in Traverse City, Grand Rapids Monday night
Read full article: President Trump holds rally in Traverse City, Grand Rapids Monday nightGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – President Donald Trump makes his last few stops in Michigan on Monday one day before Election Day. The president held a rally in Traverse City early in the day and then a late night rally in Grand Rapids. “We want the same result as we had four years ago from Michigan,” Trump said in Traverse City. “I’m asking you to go tomorrow and vote for a person named President Trump.”READ: With post-election lawsuits looming, a final push for votesREAD: President Donald Trump’s campaign focuses on Michigan ahead of Election DayVice President Mike Pence spoke in Grand Rapids Monday night ahead of the president. “We’re here tonight for the same reason you are... And that is Michigan and American need four more years of President Donald Trump in the White House,” Pence said.
President Donald Trump’s campaign focuses on Michigan ahead of Election Day
Read full article: President Donald Trump’s campaign focuses on Michigan ahead of Election DayGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Election Day is just one day away and those in the running are in their final sprint for the White House. President Donald Trump and his campaign were heavily focused on Michigan on Monday. By the time the polls open on Tuesday, he will have made three stops in a little more than 48 hours. READ: With post-election lawsuits looming, a final push for votesTrump was in Washington Township on Sunday. He made a stop in Traverse City on Monday and he will round out the night with a rally in Grand Rapids.
Both presidential campaigns making final push to Election Day
Read full article: Both presidential campaigns making final push to Election DayWith one day left until Election Day on Nov. 3, more people from both campaign teams are showing up in Michigan, aiming to gather as many votes as possible. President Trump stopped in Washington Township Sunday, holding a rally at Total Sports Park. READ: Both presidential campaigns prioritize Michigan ahead of Election DayREAD: Michigan Election 2020: How to find your voting precinctFormer President Barack Obama, Vice President Mike Pence, former Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden and even Gov. In the meantime, Trump and Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden are both planning to campaign leading up to Tuesday. On Monday, Trump is preparing for his final two stops in Traverse City and Grand Rapids -- Grand Rapids was the final stop on Trump’s campaign trail back in 2016.
President Trump makes final appeal to Metro Detroit
Read full article: President Trump makes final appeal to Metro DetroitDETROIT – President Donald Trump returned to Metro Detroit Sunday -- his second stop in the area in three days. He made a final appeal to voters in Washington Township at a packed campaign rally. Trump is hoping to win back suburban voters in the crucial Macomb County -- a county he won in 2016 by double-digits. During his rally, Trump attacked Gov. Some said they came as far away as Arizona for a final chance to see the president.
Campaigning for the 2020 presidency: These photos tell the story
Read full article: Campaigning for the 2020 presidency: These photos tell the story(2020 Getty Images)President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at iG Flight Services on Oct. 26, 2020 in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. (2020 Getty Images)Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks at a voter mobilization center on Oct. 26, 2020 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (2020 Getty Images)Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks to reporters while visiting a voter mobilization center on Oct. 26, 2020 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (2020 Getty Images)President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at the Waukesha County Airport on Oct. 24, 2020 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (2020 Getty Images)Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks at a drive-in campaign rally at Dallas High School on Oct. 24, 2020 in Dallas, Pennsylvania.
5 days until the election: Trump, Biden will appeal to last-minute voters
Read full article: 5 days until the election: Trump, Biden will appeal to last-minute votersPresident Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden are set to chase votes in Florida, a state all but essential to the Republican’s pathway to another term as both nominees turn their focus to encouraging voters to turn out on Election Day. More than 73 million Americans have already voted, absentee or by mail, and Trump and Biden are trying to energize the millions more who will vote in person Tuesday. Thousands gathered in close proximity without wearing masks — a trend that was expected to continue through more than a dozen events in the final sprint to Election Day. Biden, meanwhile, heads later in the week to three more states Trump won in 2016: Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan, where he’ll hold a joint Saturday rally with former President Barack Obama. Trump, meanwhile, is banking on enthusiasm among his Election Day supporters to overcome indicated Democratic strength in some early returns.
Eric, Tiffany Trump to visit Michigan on Thursday for separate events
Read full article: Eric, Tiffany Trump to visit Michigan on Thursday for separate eventsBIRMINGHAM, Mich. – Eric and Tiffany Trump will visit Michigan on Thursday for separate events, the Donald Trump campaign announced. Eric Trump is making stops at Hope Sports Complex in Lansing and ResLife Church in Grandville, Michigan. The Lansing event will begin at 2:30 p.m., and the Grandville event will begin at 6 p.m., according to the campaign. Tiffany Trump is scheduled to attend a “Breakfast With Tiffany” event at 9 a.m. Thursday in Birmingham. Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. today announced Tiffany Trump will headline a ‘Breakfast with Tiffany’ event in Birmingham, Michigan on Thursday, October 29th in support of President Donald J. Trump’s re-election.
Live stream: Michigan Gov. Whitmer discusses voting in General Election
Read full article: Live stream: Michigan Gov. Whitmer discusses voting in General ElectionGretchen Whitmer is holding a news conference Wednesday to discuss voting in the upcoming General Election. You can watch live in the stream above. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel. The goal is to ensure a convenient and flexible election to Michiganders, state officials said. Click here to view ClickOnDetroit’s full coverage of the election.
President Donald Trump holds rally in Lansing
Read full article: President Donald Trump holds rally in LansingLANSING, Mich. – President Donald Trump stopped in Lansing Tuesday a week before Election Day. He made a stop at Capital Region International Airport for a rally. Whitmer, the co-chair of the Biden campaign, which prompted the crowd to chant the controversial “lock her up” chant that first cropped up earlier this month in Muskegon. READ: Trust Index fact check: What Trump said about Michigan governor’s husband, ‘prison’ lockdownTrump also took a shot at UAW leadership, who typically back the Democratic Party. He also claimed Biden and his policies would hurt Michigan.
President Donald Trump to hold rally in Michigan today
Read full article: President Donald Trump to hold rally in Michigan todayLANSING, Mich. – President Donald Trump will be making a stop in Michigan to hold a campaign rally just one week before the presidential election. READ: Trust Index fact check: What Trump said about Michigan governor’s husband, ‘prison’ lockdownThe Trump Campaign announced last week that the president will be holding rallies in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Nebraska. Trump will be at the Capital Region International Airport in Lansing on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. Trump and other Republican candidates are expected to speak at the event. According to the campaign, doors open at 11 a.m. and all attendees will be given a temperature check, masks and access to hand sanitizer. The campaign said those who attended are instructed to wear a mask.
Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice replacing liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Read full article: Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice replacing liberal icon Ruth Bader GinsburgWASHINGTON – The Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court before Election Day, handing President Donald Trump a political victory. She was confirmed to the Supreme Court with a 52-48 vote on Monday night. Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox also released a statement regarding the Senate confirmation of Barrett. “President Trump promised Americans that he would appoint rule of law justices to the Supreme Court, who would protect and defend our constitution. Tonight’s confirmation of his nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, is a fulfillment of this promise.
Vice President Mike Pence to hold ‘Make American Great Again’ rally Wednesday in Flint
Read full article: Vice President Mike Pence to hold ‘Make American Great Again’ rally Wednesday in FlintAll rights reserved)FLINT, Mich. – Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to hold a “Make American Great Again” rally Wednesday in Flint, Donald Trump’s campaign announced. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bishop International Airport. Pence will hold similar rallies in Mosinee, Wisconsin, at 3 p.m. CT Wednesday, in Des Moines, Iowa, at 1:30 p.m. CT Thursday, and in Reno, Nevada, at 5 p.m. PT Thursday. Trump’s campaign said the rallies will feature remarks from Pence and Republican candidates. RELATED: President Donald Trump to hold rally in Michigan 1 week before Election Day
Trust Index: Fact checking Joe Biden, President Trump's coronavirus claims
Read full article: Trust Index: Fact checking Joe Biden, President Trump's coronavirus claimsIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. Copyright © 2020 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and pubished by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.
Take our quiz to rate your feelings on the final presidential debate
Read full article: Take our quiz to rate your feelings on the final presidential debateWith less than two weeks before one of the biggest Election Days in history, Republican incumbent nominee, President Donald Trump, and Democratic nominee and former vice president Joe Biden met at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, for the second and final presidential debate. The debate, which appeared to be a little more constructive than the last, was moderated by Kristen Welker of NBC News. What did you think of responses and ideas presented by Biden and Trump? Let us know your reaction by clicking on an emoji below each statement that was made.
Joe Biden, President Trump campaigns on the move in Michigan
Read full article: Joe Biden, President Trump campaigns on the move in MichiganFormer Second Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, finished her day in Saginaw Tuesday after stopping in Detroit and Madison Heights. At the same time, Eric Trump has been making his way across Michigan, starting in Lansing, and pitching his father’s economic policies as he made his way into Livingston County and ending in Willis. Both campaigns have been on the move in Michigan since last week when Joe Biden came to Metro Detroit and President Donald Trump held a rally in Muskegon. Watch the full report in the video above
Joe Biden, President Trump campaigns on the move in Michigan 2 weeks before Election Day
Read full article: Joe Biden, President Trump campaigns on the move in Michigan 2 weeks before Election DayJoe Biden, President Trump campaigns on the move in Michigan 2 weeks before Election DayIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Debate commission adopts new rules to mute mics
Read full article: Debate commission adopts new rules to mute micsWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will have their microphones cut off in Thursday’s debate while their rival delivers their opening two-minute answer to each of the debate topics. The 90-minute debate is divided into six 15-minute segments, with each candidate granted two minutes to deliver uninterrupted remarks before proceeding to an open debate. The open discussion portion of the debate will not feature a mute button, but interruptions by either candidate will count toward their time in the second and final debate Thursday. The commission has faced pressure from the Trump campaign to avoid changing the rules, while Biden’s team was hoping for a more ordered debate. In a statement, the commission said it “had determined that it is appropriate to adopt measures intended to promote adherence to agreed upon rules and inappropriate to make changes to those rules.”
Violent rhetoric ramps up ahead of Election Day
Read full article: Violent rhetoric ramps up ahead of Election DayDETROIT – Talk on both sides is starting to ramp up as this election cycle inches closer to Election Day. Whitmer said Trump incites domestic terror. Recently, a domestic terror plot to kidnap Whitmer at her vacation home was uncovered. READ: Judge orders five defendants in domestic terror plot against Michigan governor to stand trialVideo was released of the accused domestic terrorists practicing kill shots and practicing reloading. Political expert Peter Trumbore of Oakland University said heated rhetoric does nothing to tamp down the tempers and temperaments of anybody during a perfect storm of confluences.
When is someone who had COVID-19 safe to return to work, school?
Read full article: When is someone who had COVID-19 safe to return to work, school?DETROIT – The National Institutes of Health and Dr. Anthony Fauci claim they have concluded that President Donald Trump is no longer infectious. The debate over whether Trump was still infectious or not is an issue that a lot of people are facing as survivors return to work, school and other aspects of life. Trump’s physician reported that the president developed symptoms Oct. 1 and was tested shortly after. If someone has a mild case of COVID-19, when it is safe for them to be around other people? Why aren’t survivors required to test negative before returning to work or school?
Supreme Court halts 2020 census for now
Read full article: Supreme Court halts 2020 census for nowWASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday has, for now, stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October. President Donald Trump’s administration had asked the nation’s high court to suspend a district court’s order permitting the 2020 census to continue through the end of the month. A coalition of local governments and civil rights groups had sued the Trump administration, arguing that minorities and others in hard-to-count communities would be missed if the count ended early. They said the census schedule was cut short to accommodate a July order from Trump that would exclude people in the country illegally from the numbers used to decide how many congressional seats each state gets. READ: More 2020 census coverage
'I’m not going to be deterred’: Michigan Gov. Whitmer opens up about domestic terror plot to kidnap her
Read full article: 'I’m not going to be deterred’: Michigan Gov. Whitmer opens up about domestic terror plot to kidnap herGretchen Whitmer opened up to Local 4 about how she felt hearing about the domestic terror plot to kidnap her. Whitmer, hold her hostage“State police is in charge of my security and I’ve never felt unsafe so I’m keeping the regular schedule and I’m not going to be deterred,” she said. “Seeing the ample information about the people involved in this plot and all the political activity that has taken place. I was not aware of other aspects to what the plot was about,” Whitmer said. “These are domestic terrorists that are intimidating and threatening our fellow Americans.”READ: Eric Trump cancels event at Michigan gun shop after former employee is linked to domestic terror plot against governor
Michigan sees biggest spike in daily COVID-19 cases since beginning of pandemic
Read full article: Michigan sees biggest spike in daily COVID-19 cases since beginning of pandemicSaturday’s update brought 1,522 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, the highest daily count since April 7. The weekly average of daily new COVID-19 cases hit 1,020 -- the highest since April 17. Six states -- including Ohio -- had record breaking single-day increases of cases, leading to new fears that we may be at the beginning of a second wave. “We are all deeply afraid that this is the beginning of that dreaded second wave.”A second wave of COVID-19 is already happening in Europe. The warning of a second wave comes a day after health officials reported the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in nearly two months.
Second presidential debate between President Trump, Joe Biden cancelled
Read full article: Second presidential debate between President Trump, Joe Biden cancelledThe second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden is officially off. The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates confirmed Friday that the Oct. 15 faceoff would be scrapped. The decision was made a day after the commission announced the debate would take place “virtually” because Trump had contracted the coronavirus. Trump balked at holding the debate in that format, and Biden scheduled a town hall with ABC News for that night once Trump said he would not participate. The third debate, scheduled for Oct. 22 in Nashville, Tennessee, is still on.
Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot: Here’s what we’ve learned as of Friday afternoon
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot: Here’s what we’ve learned as of Friday afternoonLocal 4 has learned more Friday about the alleged plot to kidnap Gov. That’s when the Wolverine Watchmen caught the FBI’s attention. In June, the men involved in the kidnapping conspiracy started meeting with members of the Wolverine Watchmen and recruiting others to their ranks. “They belong to a group, a militia group, called the Wolverine Watchmen. A house on Dunn Road in Munith that was raided Oct. 8, 2020, in connection with a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov.
President Trump criticizes Gov. Whitmer in series of tweets after her comments on kidnapping plot
Read full article: President Trump criticizes Gov. Whitmer in series of tweets after her comments on kidnapping plotPresident Donald Trump tweeted Thursday night criticizing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hours after Whitmer addressed the FBI uncovering a plot by a group of Michigan residents to kidnap her. “Governor Whitmer of Michigan has done a terrible job. Governor Whitmer—open up your state, open up your schools, and open up your churches!”Thirteen people have been charged in the plot. Not in our lifetimes.”“I’ve said it many times: We are not one another’s enemy,” Whitmer said.
President Trump calls Michigan Supreme Court ruling ‘BIG win’
Read full article: President Trump calls Michigan Supreme Court ruling ‘BIG win’LANSING, Mich. – President Donald Trump went after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Twitter Wednesday. Trump relished Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling to strike down Whitmer’s Emergency Orders. The president retweeted a post about the governor losing at the Michigan Supreme Court by calling it great news for the people of Michigan and also overstates auto company expansion. Since the ruling, counties and municipalities have issued their own orders reinstating most of Whitmer’s original orders for their jurisdictions. READ: List: Michigan counties issue emergency coronavirus orders after state Supreme Court ruling
President Trump falsely claims COVID-19 is less lethal than flu -- What you should know
Read full article: President Trump falsely claims COVID-19 is less lethal than flu -- What you should knowIt’s true that many of the hallmark symptoms are the same as the flu, fever, cough, body aches, but after that -- the comparisons break down. Without precautions one person with COVID-19 will infect 2 to 3 other people. Beyond the similarities in initial symptoms of fever, cough and body aches COVID-19 has demonstrated an ability the flu does not have: Multiple organ involvement. Finally, the simplest difference between flu and COVID-19 is that we have a vaccine and well established treatments for the flu. The face fatality rate for COVID-19 in people age 70 to 79 in Michigan is 18 percent.
Live stream: Michigan Gov. Whitmer, SOS Benson discuss voting in November election
Read full article: Live stream: Michigan Gov. Whitmer, SOS Benson discuss voting in November electionLANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are holding a news conference Tuesday to talk about voting in the upcoming presidential election. Whitmer, Benson and Delta Township Clerk Mary Clark will talk about voting opportunities and the Nov. 3 election. Whitmer will also sign legislation to make sure every vote is counted and residents can vote safely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, officials said. You can watch live in the stream above.
Exclusive poll: Joe Biden extends lead in Michigan
Read full article: Exclusive poll: Joe Biden extends lead in MichiganExclusive new poll numbers show Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden extended his lead by three, bringing him to eight points in Michigan over President Donald Trump. “The biggest shift of all came among white senior citizens in Michigan,” said Richard Czuba, CEO of the Glengariff Group. The new WDIV/Detroit News poll was conducted after the first presidential debate and before the president was diagnosed with COVID-19. It is the fulcrum point of this election,” Czuba said. A majority of the people who participated in the poll watched the presidential debate.
President Donald Trump received number of different therapies aimed at COVID-19 infection -- What exactly are they?
Read full article: President Donald Trump received number of different therapies aimed at COVID-19 infection -- What exactly are they?DETROIT – Since being diagnosed, President Donald Trump has received a number of different therapies aimed at his COVID-19 infection. The three most notable treatments that the president has received are Regeneron’s Monoclonal Antibody cocktail, Gilead’s Remdesivir, and the steroid Dexmethasone. READ: Trump, moving to show strength, aims for Monday releaseOn Friday, Trump received an infusion of the Regeneron’s mix of two antibodies. Remdesivir works by blocking the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to make copies of itself once it’s infected a human cell. READ: Trump court nomination hangs over Senate shuttered by virusThe third medication Trump was given is the steroid Dexamethasone.
Bernie Sanders visits Michigan to campaign for Joe Biden
Read full article: Bernie Sanders visits Michigan to campaign for Joe BidenAs we enter the home stretch in the 2020 presidential election, the candidates can’t make every campaign stop themselves. On Monday, Sen. Bernie Sanders made multiple stops in Michigan to stump for the Joe Biden campaign. He started the day at the University of Michigan, attempting to rally his supporters in Ann Arbor to vote for Biden. “Now, it’s no great secret at all that Joe Biden and I have differences of opinion,” Sanders said. You can hear what Sanders had to say in the video posted above.
President Trump says he’s leaving hospital for White House
Read full article: President Trump says he’s leaving hospital for White HousePresident Donald Trump says he’s leaving the hospital Monday evening after a three-day stay to treat symptoms of COVID-19. UPDATE: Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without maskThe president tweeted: “I will be leaving the great Walter Reed Medical Center today at 6:30 P.M. He returns to the White House where there is a team of doctors on call with 24-hour monitoring. He will receive the fifth and final dose Tuesday at the White House. First lady Melania Trump has remained at the White House as she recovers from her own bout with the virus.
‘My mind is made up’: Why some viewers say Trump, Biden debates won’t affect their vote
Read full article: ‘My mind is made up’: Why some viewers say Trump, Biden debates won’t affect their voteWith two more presidential debates on the horizon, we’re asking our viewers if the debates have any chance of changing your mind about either former Vice President Biden or President Trump before hitting the polls -- or mailing in your ballot -- by November 3. As of Sunday night, 91% of respondents have said that the candidates will not be able to change their mind about them during the presidential debates. As president, Trump has left us with no question as to who he is. So I believe (the debates) will not make a difference, only increase enthusiasm for the incumbent.”-- Nancy“We have seen four years of President Trump. Can Trump or Biden change your mind about them during the presidential debates?
Watch live: Trump will spend a ‘few days’ at military hospital after contracting COVID-19
Read full article: Watch live: Trump will spend a ‘few days’ at military hospital after contracting COVID-19President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19, the White House said Friday. READ: White House doctor: Trump received experimental antibody cocktail, remains ‘fatigued’ after COVID-19 diagnosisTrump was to depart the White House by helicopter late Friday for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a White House official said. The official said the visit was precautionary and that Trump would work from the hospital’s presidential suite, which is equipped to allow him to continue his official duties. Earlier Friday the White House said Trump remains “fatigued” and had been injected with an experimental antibody cocktail for the virus that has killed more than 205,000 Americans and spread to the highest reaches of the U.S. government. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Trump, First Lady test positive for coronavirus; others being testedWatch a live report from NBC News below (or click here):
White House doctor: Trump received experimental antibody cocktail, remains ‘fatigued’ after COVID-19 diagnosis
Read full article: White House doctor: Trump received experimental antibody cocktail, remains ‘fatigued’ after COVID-19 diagnosisWhite House doctor: Trump received experimental antibody cocktail, remains ‘fatigued’ after COVID-19 diagnosisPublished: October 2, 2020, 4:36 pmWASHINGTON – White House doctor: Trump received experimental antibody cocktail, remains ‘fatigued’ after COVID-19 diagnosis. Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
President Trump, first lady test positive for COVID-19
Read full article: President Trump, first lady test positive for COVID-19Early Friday morning, President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. Hope Hicks, who has been working so hard without even taking a small break, has just tested positive for Covid 19. She is the closest White House official to Trump to test positive for the virus so far. Her positive test was first reported by Bloomberg News on Thursday evening.
Michigan leaders respond to Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination
Read full article: Michigan leaders respond to Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nominationWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced Saturday he was nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. “I am thrilled that President Trump has chosen Amy Coney Barrett to serve as the next associate justice on the Supreme Court. Amy Coney Barrett has a proven track record of protecting our Constitution, honoring the sanctity of life, and fighting for the rule of law. The nomination of Amy Coney Barrett is an unconscionable assault on the Affordable Care Act. As I have said before, I do not support the Senate moving forward on a Supreme Court nomination until after Inauguration Day.
Michigan Senators oppose SCOTUS vote before 2020 Election
Read full article: Michigan Senators oppose SCOTUS vote before 2020 ElectionLANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s two Senators are against a Supreme Court confirmation vote before Nov. 3. As representatives gear up for a showdown over how to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michigan’s Senior Sen. Debbie Stabenow has been critical of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. READ: Senate Leader Mitch McConnell pledges quick vote on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s successor“Mitch McConnell will do whatever is in the short-term political interests for him,” Stabenow said. Stabenow said there are some Republican Senators that she expects will cross party lines -- like Maine Sen. Susan Collins and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski. “We don’t know for sure, but I would assume the two of those colleagues that are still with us would be there,” Stabenow said.
Should you worry about winner of presidential election tanking stock market?
Read full article: Should you worry about winner of presidential election tanking stock market?When it comes to this election, should we worry about the winner tanking the stock market? A look back at historic market records for more than a century shows that under Democrats, the stock market returned an 11% return. So for everything presidential candidates do to make the other side cringe, when it comes to money, the winner doesn’t matter as much as people fear. “People were predicting if Obama got reelected the market would crash,” said Nathan Larsen, of Executive Wealth Management in Brighton. It went up.”Larsen said history tells us no single president causes a market crash merely by getting elected.
Ballot issue sparks war of words between President Trump, Jocelyn Benson
Read full article: Ballot issue sparks war of words between President Trump, Jocelyn BensonLANSING, Mich. – President Donald Trump went after Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Twitter Thursday. In a Tweet, Trump called Benson a “Democrat Trump Hater" and said the mix up was intentional. (WDIV)The Board of Elections reached out to local clerks and told them to reprint the ballot and instruct the voter to ignore the first ballot. Any voters who may have received an incorrect ballot will receive a correct ballot and their vote will count. In the case that a voter returns both the incorrect and the corrected ballot, only the corrected ballot will be counted.”
Ballot issue sparks war of words between President Trump, Michigan Secretary of State
Read full article: Ballot issue sparks war of words between President Trump, Michigan Secretary of StateBallot issue sparks war of words between President Trump, Michigan Secretary of StateIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
400 ballots for Michigan military, overseas voters incorrectly labeled President Trump’s running mate
Read full article: 400 ballots for Michigan military, overseas voters incorrectly labeled President Trump’s running mateDETROIT – A glitch caused 400 ballots printed for military and overseas voters to have Jeremy Cohen listed as President Donald Trump’s running mate. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office said the glitch has since been dealt with. “There was a temporary error in the QVF data that had caused some ballots downloaded to display incorrect ballot information when clerks downloaded the QVF ballot sent to military and overseas voters,” said spokeswoman Tracy Wimmer. The Board of Elections reached out to local clerks and told them to reprint the ballot and instruct the voter to ignore the first ballot. According to Benson’s office, the misprinted ballots would still be counted if used in voting.
Donald Trump Jr., Kid Rock draw crowd at rally in Harrison Township
Read full article: Donald Trump Jr., Kid Rock draw crowd at rally in Harrison TownshipHARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Many people attended the rally featuring Donald Trump Jr. and Kid Rock in Harrison Township. “It’s great to be back in Michigan and we are going to win Michigan," Trump Jr. said. Kid Rock did a mini concert right after. On his Instagram, Kid Rock said he’s struggled with neck issues for years and showed a picture of himself getting a cortisone shot. But he said he would not miss the rally with Trump Jr. because of his commitment to re-elect the president.
Kid Rock, Donald Trump Jr. to host Make America Great Again event Monday
Read full article: Kid Rock, Donald Trump Jr. to host Make America Great Again event MondayKid Rock will join Donald Trump Jr. in Harrison Township for a Make America Great Again event Monday. The event starts at 7 p.m. at Bumpers Landing Boat Club, located on River Road. Registration for the event is mandatory. You can sign up here.
President Donald Trump campaigns first time in Michigan since pandemic
Read full article: President Donald Trump campaigns first time in Michigan since pandemicFREELAND, Mich. – Thousands of people turned out Thursday night in mid-Michigan at the MBS Airport to hear President Donald Trump speak. “Michigan will decide whether we return to prosperity,” President Trump said. “...Tell your governor to open your state.”The president had a lot of criticism for Gov. He also mentioned Biden visiting Michigan Wednesday in Metro Detroit. Polling released by Local 4 has Biden plus five over Trump in Michigan, which is a one-point above the margin of error.
New York Times correspondent Kathy Gray says Trump campaign removed her from Michigan rally
Read full article: New York Times correspondent Kathy Gray says Trump campaign removed her from Michigan rallyFREELAND, Mich. – A New York Times correspondent attending a rally held by President Donald Trump in Freeland said she was tracked down by the Trump campaign and removed from the rally. READ: President Trump to visit mid-Michigan todayTweets are embedded below:First for me: Trump campaign tracked me down from pics i tweeted and escorted me out. — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020I’ve just been kicked out of the trump rally. — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020And so it begins pic.twitter.com/fuLY4oasjP — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020Air force one just landed — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020Crammed in crowd in the rain for trump rally in michigan. Not many masks pic.twitter.com/5DZ6JBVNK8 — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020
Black Republican women explain why they support President Donald Trump
Read full article: Black Republican women explain why they support President Donald TrumpA group of Black women who unapologetically support President Donald Trump said their belief in the Republican platform goes all the way back to Ronald Reagan. “I read the Republican platform and I read the Democratic platform,” Royal Oak resident Denise Edwards said. “I’ve been a Republican since the ’80s, when I went to college at the University of Michigan,” Barnes said. I’m look at what you say you’re going to do next. “I need you to do what you say you’re going to do so I can live.”“We have become more politically intelligent as a result of the bravado of this man, Donald Trump,” Tarver said.
Watch: President Donald Trump speaks at campaign rally in Michigan
Read full article: Watch: President Donald Trump speaks at campaign rally in MichiganFREELAND, Mich. – President Donald Trump spoke at a campaign rally in Freeland on Thursday. His campaign stop comes just one day after Democratic candidate Joe Biden made a stop in the state. Before departing the White House Trump highlighted a surge in virus cases in Europe to contend that the United States is faring well. Trump has characterized the rallies as “peaceful protests” and White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said attendees were exercising their First Amendment rights. It was a similar situation in North Carolina, where Trump held a rally this week that drew a mostly mask-less crowd of thousands.
Big Ten football could exclude University of Michigan, Michigan State this season, Trump tweets
Read full article: Big Ten football could exclude University of Michigan, Michigan State this season, Trump tweetsBig Ten members University of Michigan and Michigan State University could be excluded from the next football season, according to a tweet posted by U.S. President Donald Trump. Had a very productive conversation with Kevin Warren, Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, about immediately starting up Big Ten football, Trump tweeted last week. A court filing disclosed on Aug. 31 showed that Big Ten Conference presidents voted 11-3 to postpone the football season due to the pandemic. The University of Michigans football season was originally slated to start this weekend. Trumps tweet on Sunday also comes a days after the Michigan High School School Athletic Association (MHSAA) reinstated football and other high school sports.
Watch live: President Donald Trump holds news conference from White House
Read full article: Watch live: President Donald Trump holds news conference from White HouseWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is expected to hold a news conference from the White House at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. I do think they are undermining their own work.”The White House says the president and vice president observe federal health guidelines, as well as those in place in the states they visit. Trips are planned with input from the presidential medical staff, and the president, vice president and senior staff are regularly tested. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is painting Trump’s public appearances as public health threats. “President Trump and Vice President Pence are safely hosting events that allow them to bring their message directly to the American people in several states across the country,” said campaign spokeswoman Courtney Parella.
Here are the top 2020 political donation scams and how to spot them
Read full article: Here are the top 2020 political donation scams and how to spot themDETROIT Hundreds of millions of dollars are donated to presidential campaigns, and scammers are trying to capitalize on that opportunity at every turn. Donald Trump and Mike Pence vs. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is the next big political showdown, and scammers are looking to prey on peoples support. Within the last 24 hours alone, the Biden campaign reported receiving a record number of donations. But now theres a new warning from the Better Business Bureau about scammers looking to take your cash. You can watch the full Help Me Hank report in the video posted above.