GOP's $1.3 billion 'Return to Learn Plan' calls for $800 per student, $500 hazard pay for teachers
House and Senate GOP lawmakers are planning to release their 'Return to Learn' academic plan that will work as a roadmap for school districts preparing for the 2020-21 school year
House and Senate GOP lawmakers are planning to release their 'Return to Learn' academic plan that will work as a roadmap for school districts preparing for the 2020-21 school year
U-M cancels debate scheduled for Oct. 15
The University of Michigan has cancelled the scheduled presidential debate planned for Oct. 15 over health concerns linked to COVID-19.
The University of Michigan has cancelled the scheduled presidential debate planned for Oct. 15 over health concerns linked to COVID-19.
Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections
President Donald Trump is looking to reverse a decline in his political fortunes by returning to the format that has so often energized himself and his base: a raucous, no-holds-barred rally before thousands of ardent supporters.
President Donald Trump is looking to reverse a decline in his political fortunes by returning to the format that has so often energized himself and his base: a raucous, no-holds-barred rally before thousands of ardent supporters.
President Trump holds rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma to restart campaign
Many of the president’s supporters weren’t wearing masks, despite the recommendation of public health officials to keep the coronavirus from spreading. Some had been camped near the venue since early in the week.
Many of the president’s supporters weren’t wearing masks, despite the recommendation of public health officials to keep the coronavirus from spreading. Some had been camped near the venue since early in the week.
Vice President Mike Pence speaking Thursday in Sterling Heights
Vice President Mike Pence is making several stops in Macomb County, Mich. on Thursday, June 18, 2020.
Vice President Mike Pence is making several stops in Macomb County, Mich. on Thursday, June 18, 2020.
Attendees of President Trump’s Tulsa rally must agree to a coronavirus liability waiver
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Trump rally called 'dangerous move' in age of coronavirus
Trump’s rally will be held indoors, at a 19,000-seat arena that has canceled all other events through the end of July.
Trump’s rally will be held indoors, at a 19,000-seat arena that has canceled all other events through the end of July.
County clerks prep changes to keep November election safe by mail, at precincts
Even more so, the clerks in Michigan are taking a very close look in their individual counties how they can work with other institutions to make sure that everybody is safe. Helping explain it is Lisa Brown, the Oakland County clerk.
Even more so, the clerks in Michigan are taking a very close look in their individual counties how they can work with other institutions to make sure that everybody is safe. Helping explain it is Lisa Brown, the Oakland County clerk.
Black Tulsans call Trump rally plan 'a slap in the face'
Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at least change the Juneteenth date for a rally kicking off his return to public campaigning, saying Thursday that plans for a rally on the day that marks the end of slavery in America come as a “slap in the face.”
Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at least change the Juneteenth date for a rally kicking off his return to public campaigning, saying Thursday that plans for a rally on the day that marks the end of slavery in America come as a “slap in the face.”
Michigan State Supreme Court declines to fast-track GOP-led lawsuit against Whitmer
The state supreme court declined a request from Republicans to bypass the Court of Appeals and hear their suit over the governor's emergency powers.
The state supreme court declined a request from Republicans to bypass the Court of Appeals and hear their suit over the governor's emergency powers.
Michigan State Senate unanimously approves bill requiring police receive implicit bias training
The Michigan State Senate unanimously confirmed a bill that would mandate police to be trained on implicit bias and de-escalation techniques.
The Michigan State Senate unanimously confirmed a bill that would mandate police to be trained on implicit bias and de-escalation techniques.
Mich. SOS asks for federal money to help educate about mail-in voting rights amid pandemic
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is asking for more money to educate voters about their voting rights, particularly mail-in voting rights, before November's election amid the pandemic.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is asking for more money to educate voters about their voting rights, particularly mail-in voting rights, before November's election amid the pandemic.
Trump threatens to pull funding from Michigan over plans to mail absentee ballot applications
President Donald Trump threatened to pull federal funding from Michigan after the state announced plans to issue absentee ballot applications to all is residents for 2020 elections
President Donald Trump threatened to pull federal funding from Michigan after the state announced plans to issue absentee ballot applications to all is residents for 2020 elections
Secretary of State mailing every Michigan voter absentee ballot application for 2020 elections
Michigan's secretary of state wants to make it easier to vote during the COVID-19 pandemic by mailing absentee ballot applications to every registered voter.
Michigan's secretary of state wants to make it easier to vote during the COVID-19 pandemic by mailing absentee ballot applications to every registered voter.
Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House
Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.
Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.
WATCH LIVE: Judge hears arguments in lawsuit over governor's emergency powers
Attorneys representing both the GOP and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a lawsuit over emergency powers will argue in front of a judge Friday.
Attorneys representing both the GOP and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a lawsuit over emergency powers will argue in front of a judge Friday.
Judge to hear oral arguments in GOP lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers
A judge will listen in on oral arguments from attorneys in a lawsuit filed by GOP lawmakers against the Michigan governor on Friday.
A judge will listen in on oral arguments from attorneys in a lawsuit filed by GOP lawmakers against the Michigan governor on Friday.
Protesters converge on Lansing for third demonstration over governor's stay home orders
With tensions continuing to boil, a third protest in Lansing is scheduled as critics of the Michigan Governor's stay-home order planned to demonstrate on the capitol lawn Thursday morning.
With tensions continuing to boil, a third protest in Lansing is scheduled as critics of the Michigan Governor's stay-home order planned to demonstrate on the capitol lawn Thursday morning.
Mich. Republican House Speaker pushes for Whitmer to work with lawmakers on COVID-19 response
Republican Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield is hoping to move past the fight and into a place of progress - but on Friday, a judge will hear oral arguments from the suit filed by House and Senate members claiming that Gov. Whitmer's emergency orders are invalid.
Republican Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield is hoping to move past the fight and into a place of progress - but on Friday, a judge will hear oral arguments from the suit filed by House and Senate members claiming that Gov. Whitmer's emergency orders are invalid.