Whitmer's chief of staff takes blame for lack of 'clarity' on Florida trip, says travel fund paid for it
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s private round trip to Florida to see her ailing father was paid for from a fund that’s used for travel not covered by tax dollars, her chief of staff said Friday. The cost was $27,521, with Whitmer personally paying $855 of that amount, according to the Michigan Transition 2019 website, which lists donations and expenses.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s private round trip to Florida to see her ailing father was paid for from a fund that’s used for travel not covered by tax dollars, her chief of staff said Friday. The cost was $27,521, with Whitmer personally paying $855 of that amount, according to the Michigan Transition 2019 website, which lists donations and expenses.
Judge to consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill says he will consider an aggravated durational departure from the sentencing guidelines for Derek Chauvin.
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill says he will consider an aggravated durational departure from the sentencing guidelines for Derek Chauvin.
COVID-19 vaccine is 'way out' of pandemic, Whitmer says in Wednesday press conference
COVID-19 has improved in Michigan since the governor last spoke. The state met its first vaccine benchmark and is still seeing declines in new cases. However, it still has the highest rate of infection in the country.
COVID-19 has improved in Michigan since the governor last spoke. The state met its first vaccine benchmark and is still seeing declines in new cases. However, it still has the highest rate of infection in the country.
Michigan Republicans decry Whitmer's Florida trip as a 'scandal'
The governor offered a preemptive reply to GOP criticisms Wednesday, saying she "showed up when I was needed" when she visited her dad and said the trip wasn't paid for with taxpayer money.
The governor offered a preemptive reply to GOP criticisms Wednesday, saying she "showed up when I was needed" when she visited her dad and said the trip wasn't paid for with taxpayer money.
House Republicans oust Liz Cheney from leadership
Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.
President Biden to visit Dearborn electric vehicle center before Ford reveals F-150 Lightning
President Joe Biden will be in Dearborn next week before Ford unveils its electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning.
President Joe Biden will be in Dearborn next week before Ford unveils its electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning.
Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
Catholic bishops debate if Biden should receive communion given abortion stance
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
DPD Chief Craig's retirement for possible gubernatorial run staggers political insiders
"He will have critics as all candidates do," said Karen Dumas. "But I am not so sure that would hinder his attempt to secure the office of governor. I think he brings a lot of strength to whatever he does."
"He will have critics as all candidates do," said Karen Dumas. "But I am not so sure that would hinder his attempt to secure the office of governor. I think he brings a lot of strength to whatever he does."
Sources: Detroit Police Chief James Craig set to announce retirement Monday, considering run for state office
FOX 2 has confirmed from reliable sources that Detroit Police Chief James Craig is set to make an announcement regarding his retirement Monday. He is also said to be considering a run for state-wide office, possibly governor, according to FOX 2 sources.
FOX 2 has confirmed from reliable sources that Detroit Police Chief James Craig is set to make an announcement regarding his retirement Monday. He is also said to be considering a run for state-wide office, possibly governor, according to FOX 2 sources.
Derek Chauvin indictment: Boy, 14, held by throat, hit with flashlight in 2017
At the same time he was indicted on federal civil rights charged for the death of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been indicted on federal charges for a 2017 incident in which he’s accused of holding a 14-year-old boy down by the throat and striking him multiple times in the head with a flashlight.
At the same time he was indicted on federal civil rights charged for the death of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been indicted on federal charges for a 2017 incident in which he’s accused of holding a 14-year-old boy down by the throat and striking him multiple times in the head with a flashlight.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
VIDEO: The president picks a dandelion for the first lady
The president suddenly stopped to pick a dandelion for the first lady on the Ellipse near the White House.
The president suddenly stopped to pick a dandelion for the first lady on the Ellipse near the White House.
What Michigan Gov. Whitmer said during her Thursday COVID-19 update
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak about COVID-19 to the state on Thursday and will be joined by health director Elizabeth Hertel, typically an indication of changes to the state's epidemic orders.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak about COVID-19 to the state on Thursday and will be joined by health director Elizabeth Hertel, typically an indication of changes to the state's epidemic orders.
When will Michigan lift COVID-19 mask mandates?
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a 4-step plan to ease restrictions and eventually lift the mask mandate - and it's based on vaccinations in the state.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a 4-step plan to ease restrictions and eventually lift the mask mandate - and it's based on vaccinations in the state.
As pandemic improves in Michigan, state sets vaccine benchmarks for reopening
Earlier this week, the governor hinted at policy changes that would "feel a little bit more normal for all of us" after the state's coronavirus spread began to fall last week.
Earlier this week, the governor hinted at policy changes that would "feel a little bit more normal for all of us" after the state's coronavirus spread began to fall last week.
Michigan chiropractor who worked to repeal Whitmer's emergency powers says he will run for governor
Garrett Soldano last year started a Facebook Group Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine that exploded in popularity before the social media company shut it down. He's the fifth Republican to form a gubernatorial committee.
Garrett Soldano last year started a Facebook Group Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine that exploded in popularity before the social media company shut it down. He's the fifth Republican to form a gubernatorial committee.
Biden's first 100 days: A look at what the president has done since taking office
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.