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The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majority
Read full article: The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majorityRepublican Donald Trump won North Carolina, capturing one of the seven heavily contested battlegrounds while votes in six other swing states are still being counted.
Michigan US House District 12 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Michigan US House District 12 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. House race between Hillary Scholten and Paul Hudson here.
Hank Winchester: Kroger using high-tech to adjust prices raises concerns
Read full article: Hank Winchester: Kroger using high-tech to adjust prices raises concernsDo you ever wonder when you shop how does that particular store use technology to track you, to set prices, to determine shopping patterns?
Residents push back against nuclear waste in Van Buren Township
Read full article: Residents push back against nuclear waste in Van Buren TownshipLast week, Local 4 told you about the new plans to bring part of the "Manhattan Project," where the atomic bomb was created in the state of New York, to a landfill in Wayne County.
Why the progressive 'Squad' is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycle
Read full article: Why the progressive 'Squad' is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycleThe “Squad,” a group of progressive lawmakers in the House, is set to shrink next year after two members suffered primary defeats after an unprecedented deluge of special interest spending.
Harris quickly pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadership
Read full article: Harris quickly pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadershipSome Arab American leaders in Michigan are expressing cautious optimism about Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign after months of outrage over President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
More than 20 progressive groups form a coalition to counter pro-Israel groups before the election
Read full article: More than 20 progressive groups form a coalition to counter pro-Israel groups before the electionMore than 20 progressive groups are coming together to forcefully reject pro-Israel groups’ efforts to primary challenge liberal members who've been critics of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza.
Michigan's largest Arab American cities reject Biden over his handling of Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: Michigan's largest Arab American cities reject Biden over his handling of Israel-Hamas warDearborn and two other Michigan cities with large Arab and Muslim populations turned against President Joe Biden in the state’s primary after Democratic leaders there warned for months that voters were angry about his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
'Uncommitted' wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, a victory for Biden's anti-war opponents
Read full article: 'Uncommitted' wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, a victory for Biden's anti-war opponentsThe “uncommitted” campaign protesting President Joe Biden in Michigan has enough primary election votes to win two delegates.
Why AP called Michigan for Biden: Race call explained
Read full article: Why AP called Michigan for Biden: Race call explainedThe Associated Press declared President Joe Biden the winner of Michigan’s Democratic primary based on an analysis of initial vote returns as the incumbent continues to roll toward renomination.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's presidential primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's presidential primaryPresident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are strong favorites to win the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, but there are complications on both sides.
How the 'squad' is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraising
Read full article: How the 'squad' is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraisingA 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.
Israel and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7
Read full article: Israel and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7Legislatures returning to session in states across the U.S. early in 2024 will consider condemning the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel — and some could take even bigger steps.
Dearborn gets $24M in federal funds to improve busy Warren Avenue stretch
Read full article: Dearborn gets $24M in federal funds to improve busy Warren Avenue stretchThe city of Dearborn was awarded $24.8 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve safety along its busy Warren Avenue corridor.
2 US Senate Candidates allegedly offered $20M to challenge Rep. Tlaib
Read full article: 2 US Senate Candidates allegedly offered $20M to challenge Rep. TlaibEarlier this month, Nasser Beydoun claimed a businessman offered him $20 million to drop out of that race and challenge Representative Rashida Tlaib instead.
'From the river to the sea': Why these 6 words spark fury and passion over the Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: 'From the river to the sea': Why these 6 words spark fury and passion over the Israel-Hamas warThe Jordan River winds for 200-plus miles to the east of Israel and the occupied West Bank, while the Mediterranean glitters to the west.
House censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her rhetoric about Israel, rebuking the only Palestinian American in Congress
Read full article: House censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her rhetoric about Israel, rebuking the only Palestinian American in CongressHouse censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her rhetoric about Israel, rebuking the only Palestinian American in Congress.
House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke
Read full article: House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebukeThe House has voted to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan for her rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war.
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib faces backlash over social media comments
Read full article: Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib faces backlash over social media commentsMembers of Metro Detroit's Jewish community have called on Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib to walk back her defense of the slogan "From the river to the sea" as an "Aspirational call for freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence."
Rashida Tlaib defends pro-Palestinian video as rift among Michigan Democrats widens over war
Read full article: Rashida Tlaib defends pro-Palestinian video as rift among Michigan Democrats widens over warA video posted by U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan has caused widespread criticism, with some saying it's offensive to the Jewish community.
Rep. Tlaib calls on Biden to support Israeli ceasefire amid ‘Palestinian genocide’
Read full article: Rep. Tlaib calls on Biden to support Israeli ceasefire amid ‘Palestinian genocide’As Israel continues to bombard Gaza in its now weekslong campaign against Hamas, which has killed thousands of civilians, U.S. Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib is accusing President Joe Biden of supporting what she calls the genocide of Palestinians.
House rejects effort to censure Rashida Tlaib over the Palestinian-American's rhetoric about Israel
Read full article: House rejects effort to censure Rashida Tlaib over the Palestinian-American's rhetoric about IsraelThe House has rejected an effort to censure Democratic Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, scrapping a Republican attempt to condemn the only Palestinian-American in Congress over her recent rhetoric around the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Democrats’ divisions on Israel-Hamas war boil over in Michigan as Metro Detroit Muslims feel betrayed
Read full article: Democrats’ divisions on Israel-Hamas war boil over in Michigan as Metro Detroit Muslims feel betrayedMany top Michigan Democrats, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, took part in a huge pro-Israel rally near Detroit after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on the country.
UAW holds ‘practice picket’ outside Detroit auto plant ahead of potential strike
Read full article: UAW holds ‘practice picket’ outside Detroit auto plant ahead of potential strikeSince 2013, the Big Three made $250 billion in North American profits and in the first six months of 2023, they made $21 billion. Workers and the union representing them said they want their fair share.
Biden and House Democrats hope to make curbing 'junk fees' a winning issue in 2024
Read full article: Biden and House Democrats hope to make curbing 'junk fees' a winning issue in 2024The White House is taking on “junk fees,” those extra charges tacked on to plane tickets, hotel rooms, hospital bills and more.
Israeli president tells Congress his country is committed to democracy but concedes 'painful debate'
Read full article: Israeli president tells Congress his country is committed to democracy but concedes 'painful debate'Israel's president sought to reassure Congress about the state of Israel’s democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Million dollar grant helps attract new businesses in Romulus Historic Downtown District
Read full article: Million dollar grant helps attract new businesses in Romulus Historic Downtown DistrictThe Nest is up and running in Romulus, and soon, even more, resources will be available to help people looking to start or expand their business in the city.
Michigan officials are blindsided by arrival of waste from Ohio train derailment
Read full article: Michigan officials are blindsided by arrival of waste from Ohio train derailmentWayne County Executive Warren Evans held a news conference Friday alongside U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell and Rashida Tlaib about hazardous materials sent to Michigan.
Michigan leaders fight to secure Selfridge air base’s future with new mission
Read full article: Michigan leaders fight to secure Selfridge air base’s future with new missionMichigan leaders were making the case to bring a new air force mission to Selfridge Air Base in a series of new letters to the Air Force.
Michigan US Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls for investigation of Southwest Airlines amid mass cancellations
Read full article: Michigan US Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls for investigation of Southwest Airlines amid mass cancellationsSouthwest Airlines is aiming to get back on track Friday after four days in a row of mass cancellations.
Bill proposed by congresswoman aiming to help restaurant workers in Metro Detroit receives pushback
Read full article: Bill proposed by congresswoman aiming to help restaurant workers in Metro Detroit receives pushbackIt's a move to raise wages for restaurant workers and improve their working conditions and benefits.
Jeffries wins historic bid to lead House Dems after Pelosi
Read full article: Jeffries wins historic bid to lead House Dems after PelosiNew York congressman Hakeem Jeffries has been elected House Democratic leader and will become in the new year the first Black American to lead a major political party in Congress.
2022 election results: Michigan US Rep. Rashida Tlaib wins re-election in newly-drawn 12th congressional district
Read full article: 2022 election results: Michigan US Rep. Rashida Tlaib wins re-election in newly-drawn 12th congressional districtUnited States representative from Michigan Rashida Tlaib has won re-election in the state’s newly-drawn 12th congressional district, defeating Republican opponent Steven Elliot.
Man who hid in trash can charged in ‘bizarre’ Southfield chase that was sparked by kidnapping calls
Read full article: Man who hid in trash can charged in ‘bizarre’ Southfield chase that was sparked by kidnapping callsA man has been charged in connection with a “very bizarre” Southfield chase that began with reports of a woman being kidnapped and ended with two people being found in separate garbage cans.
Report of kidnapping sparks bizarre chase on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Report of kidnapping sparks bizarre chase on Detroit’s west sideSouthfield police said a “very bizarre” chase ended with a driver and a woman previously thought to be a kidnapping victim both hiding from officers in separate garbage cans.
Omar ekes out House primary win over centrist in Minnesota
Read full article: Omar ekes out House primary win over centrist in MinnesotaRep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota won a closer-than-expected Democratic primary race against a centrist challenger who questioned Omar's support for the “defund the police” movement.
Primary vote could mean no Black Detroit member in Congress
Read full article: Primary vote could mean no Black Detroit member in CongressState Rep. Shri Thanedar has won Michigan’s 13th Congressional Democratic primary, topping a field of nine candidates in a district that covers most of Detroit and a number of surrounding suburbs.
Michigan GOP Rep. Meijer loses reelection after Trump vote
Read full article: Michigan GOP Rep. Meijer loses reelection after Trump voteMichigan 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.
House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection face primaries elections
Read full article: House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection face primaries electionsMichigan 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, Andy Levin arrested protesting for abortion rights outside Supreme Court
Read full article: Michigan Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Andy Levin arrested protesting for abortion rights outside Supreme CourtMichigan Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Andy Levin were arrested after a protest for abortion rights outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Florida man sentenced in death threat to Minnesota Rep. Omar
Read full article: Florida man sentenced in death threat to Minnesota Rep. OmarA federal court judge sentenced a former Trump supporter to three years probation for an emailed threat to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and three other congresswomen.
Feds taking first steps toward revising race, ethnic terms
Read full article: Feds taking first steps toward revising race, ethnic termsThe federal government is taking preliminary steps toward revising racial and ethnic classifications that haven't been changed in a quarter century following calls for better categories for how people identify themselves in federal data gathering.
‘They were babies’: Vigil held for victims of Uvalde shooting in Southwest Detroit
Read full article: ‘They were babies’: Vigil held for victims of Uvalde shooting in Southwest DetroitMetro Detroit leaders and the community came together for a vigil Friday (May 27) in Southwest Detroit to honor those 21 people who were killed in the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
ACCESS hosts 16th annual Arab American Service Day with focus in Dearborn
Read full article: ACCESS hosts 16th annual Arab American Service Day with focus in DearbornAfter a two year pandemic pause, Arab American Service Day returned to the Metro Detroit area, with hundreds of volunteers showing up to serve.
100+ rally in Detroit to advocate for abortion rights following leaked SCOTUS opinion
Read full article: 100+ rally in Detroit to advocate for abortion rights following leaked SCOTUS opinionMore than a hundred people rallied outside the Federal Courthouse in Detroit to advocate for a woman’s right to choose.
Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls on White House to crack down on COVID test charges
Read full article: Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls on White House to crack down on COVID test chargesAs thousands of Metro Detroit residents continue to get tested for COVID, there’s renewed concern over insurance companies attempting to bill patients for tests that are supposed to be free.
MLK Day: Where does that dream stand? Are we closer to making it a reality?
Read full article: MLK Day: Where does that dream stand? Are we closer to making it a reality?The annual freedom walk in Westland this morning, likely no real difference from the many events to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Metro Detroit Congressional district will be up for grabs if newly drawn maps stand
Read full article: Metro Detroit Congressional district will be up for grabs if newly drawn maps standIf the newly redrawn Michigan political maps withstand legal challenges, it means Metro Detroit will have an open Congressional seat -- which is likely to bring in a gold rush of candidates.
Tlaib running for new Detroit-area seat after redistricting
Read full article: Tlaib running for new Detroit-area seat after redistrictingRep. Rashida Tlaib says she will seek reelection in a new Detroit-area seat created through redistricting, an announcement that came hours after fellow Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence said she will retire from Congress.
US Rep. Rashida Tlaib will run for re-election in Michigan’s newly created 12th district
Read full article: US Rep. Rashida Tlaib will run for re-election in Michigan’s newly created 12th districtMichigan U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib says she will run for re-election in the new 12th Congressional District created by the redistricting committee.
Boebert in call refuses to apologize for anti-Muslim remarks
Read full article: Boebert in call refuses to apologize for anti-Muslim remarksConservative congresswoman Lauren Boebert has spoken by phone with congresswoman Ilhan Omar just days after likening the Minnesota Democrat to a bomb-carrying terrorist.
Omar seeks action over House colleague's remarks on Muslims
Read full article: Omar seeks action over House colleague's remarks on MuslimsMinnesota's Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar is calling on House leaders to take “appropriate action" against Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert for using anti-Muslim language in describing a recent encounter with Omar.
Morning Briefing Sept. 27, 2021: Mandatory 10-digit local dialing starts soon for 4 Michigan area codes, Michigan health group requests statewide school mask mandate after local officials threatened
Read full article: Morning Briefing Sept. 27, 2021: Mandatory 10-digit local dialing starts soon for 4 Michigan area codes, Michigan health group requests statewide school mask mandate after local officials threatenedHere are this morning's top stories.
Detroit city officials respond to growing requests to evacuate neighborhood after ground shift damages area
Read full article: Detroit city officials respond to growing requests to evacuate neighborhood after ground shift damages area"At no time have they gave us any indication that the residents were in danger."
Morning Briefing Sept. 18, 2021: Residents call for evacuations in Detroit neighborhood, woman killed in Birmingham pedestrian crash, FDA advisory panel recommends Pfizer booster for 65 and older, tho
Read full article: Morning Briefing Sept. 18, 2021: Residents call for evacuations in Detroit neighborhood, woman killed in Birmingham pedestrian crash, FDA advisory panel recommends Pfizer booster for 65 and older, thoHere are this morning's top stories.
Residents, community leaders call for evacuations in Detroit neighborhood after ground shift significantly damages area
Read full article: Residents, community leaders call for evacuations in Detroit neighborhood after ground shift significantly damages areaState officials said there’s no threat to the public, but residents disagree.
ACLU report accuses Michigan Border Patrol agents of racial profiling
Read full article: ACLU report accuses Michigan Border Patrol agents of racial profilingIn its new report, the Michigan ACLU accuses the Michigan Branch of Customs and Border Protection of “blatant racial profiling” and making people of Latino or Hispanic descent a “primary suspect.”
Viral video shows Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib dancing without mask at wedding in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Viral video shows Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib dancing without mask at wedding in Metro DetroitRep. Rashida Tlaib, who is fully vaccinated, was seen dancing without a mask at a packed wedding at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn.
Congressional leaders urge FCC to perform equity audit
Read full article: Congressional leaders urge FCC to perform equity auditCongressional leaders and a media advocacy organization are urging the Federal Communications Commission to investigate how policy decisions have disparately harmed Black Americans and other communities of color, according to a letter sent Tuesday to the acting FCC chair.
Hour-by-hour: Biden's behind-the-scenes push for cease-fire
Read full article: Hour-by-hour: Biden's behind-the-scenes push for cease-firePresident Joe Biden spoke with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu six times over nine days as the U.S. pressed a flurry of diplomatic efforts to try to quell the furious fighting between Israel and Hamas.
Rep. Greene's combative behavior could spark ethics review
Read full article: Rep. Greene's combative behavior could spark ethics reviewA year before her election to Congress, Marjorie Taylor Greene searched for Rep_ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at her Capitol office, challenging the New York Democrat to “get rid of your diaper” and “talk to the American citizens.”.
Detroit police chief James Craig makes public appearance, doesn’t mention reports of retirement
Read full article: Detroit police chief James Craig makes public appearance, doesn’t mention reports of retirement“Look, I’m not an advocate for bad police, I demonstrated time and again,” Craig said. “I hold bad police accountable, but the vast majority of our men and women do it right.”
Local leaders respond on potential retirement, political aspirations of Detroit police chief James Craig
Read full article: Local leaders respond on potential retirement, political aspirations of Detroit police chief James CraigLocal leaders across Metro Detroit are weighing in on the speculation that Detroit police chief James Craig is retiring and might be eyeing a run for Governor.
Wayne County Commission passes resolution supporting police, police reform
Read full article: Wayne County Commission passes resolution supporting police, police reform“You’re not saying that you do not support police officers when you call for police reforms. We all agree that there needs to be more training. I absolutely do believe that we need police reform, but for people to take it out of context and talk about how that also means to basically eliminate police departments, that’s lunacy,” said Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch.
DNC Chair weighs in on recent Michigan political controversies
Read full article: DNC Chair weighs in on recent Michigan political controversies"Listen, this country is a big country, we all have our opinions, we all have our thoughts ," DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said. “You can’t begrudge anybody for what they believe and how they believe.”
Flashpoint recap: Rep. Rashida Tlaib discusses controversial comments on policing that drew pushback from law enforcement officials
Read full article: Flashpoint recap: Rep. Rashida Tlaib discusses controversial comments on policing that drew pushback from law enforcement officialsWatch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s tweet about police draws pushback from law enforcement
Read full article: Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s tweet about police draws pushback from law enforcementThere are second-degree Manslaughter charges against Kim Potter, the former Minnesota Police Officer who said she mistook her gun for a Taser when she fatally shot a Black man after a traffic stop.
How Michigan’s women lawmakers are breaking barriers
Read full article: How Michigan’s women lawmakers are breaking barriersDETROIT – A group of Michigan women hold powerful positions in Washington, D.C., representing all of us in the House of Representatives and Senate. Rep. Rashida Tlaib is one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress. When it comes to Michigan’s voices in the halls of power, many of those voices are women. “I believe in listening to people, hearing what they really have to say,” Dingell said. “She said, ‘Make sure you always know that you’re representing women everywhere.’”And women everywhere now look to Michigan for their advice.
Michigan reportedly may be used to ease overcrowding at border facilities
Read full article: Michigan reportedly may be used to ease overcrowding at border facilitiesDETROIT – Michigan may play a role in easing overcrowding at border facilities. The Great Lakes State was mentioned in a list of states along the Canadian Border to potentially be used in a little-known immigration program to help decrease over-crowding. According to emails obtained by the Washington Post, officials have requested air support from U.S. Immigration to relocate migrants to states like Michigan, South Dakota or Montana. The DHS program, known as ICE Air, was used during the Trump Administration at the height of immigration in 2019. Rep. Rashida Tlaib visited the U.S. southern border Friday alongside other lawmakers to tour a facility in Texas.
Michigan lawmakers join 7UP workers picketing in Redford
Read full article: Michigan lawmakers join 7UP workers picketing in RedfordREDFORD, 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: