Joe Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate

The pick fulfills the Democratic presidential contender’s promise to select a woman as his running mate, and puts to rest the sometimes bristly rivalry the pair shared during the early phase of the Democratic primary.

Gov. Whitmer scheduled to speak on Monday at DNC, VP nominee to speak Wednesday

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is scheduled to speak Monday, Aug. 17 at the Democratic National Convention, which may be a clue that she's out of the running for vice president, who's scheduled to speak Wednesday.

Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year

As the political world awaits the imminent announcement of Joe Biden’s vice-presidential pick, there is a real sense among allies and adversaries that the decision matters more in 2020.

Whitmer still in the running for Biden's vice presidential picks
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Could the Michigan governor be tapped to become Joe Biden's vice presidential pick? Reports say the Democratic nominee's pick could come this week.

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist discusses COVID-19's racial disparities, implicit bias training in police, and Whitmer's VP standing
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Michigan was one of the first states to track COVID-19 data based on race. How has guided health officials' recommendations in dealing with the pandemic? Also, reports state Whitmer traveled to interview for the VP position last week. What's the status on her standing in the race? Lt. Garlin Gilchrist discusses all of this and more.

Trump's pandemic relief orders are limited in scope

The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.

Closed since March, bowling alley owners file lawsuit against Whitmer to re-open

Bowling alleys have been closed since March as part of the statewide COVID-19 shutdown. Now with other businesses reopening, a lawsuit has been filed asking a judge to order the state to allow bowling alleys to re-open.

AP sources: Gov. Whitmer met with Joe Biden as he nears VP decision

Whitmer visited Biden last Sunday, according to two high-ranking Michigan Democrats who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The first-term governor of the battleground state has long been on his short list of possible running mates.

Trump making small gains in Michigan, but Biden still leads in new statewide poll

A new poll of Michigan residents shows a slightly tighter race between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, who has made some gains among Michigan voters.

Oakland County GOP hosting "MAGA Classic Car Cruise" on Woodward

The Oakland County Republican Party is hosting its own Woodward Dream Cruise dedicated to supporting President Donald Trump.

Biden on cognitive test: 'Why the hell would I take a test?'

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pushing back at Republican assertions that he should take a cognitive test to disprove President Donald Trump’s claim that Biden isn’t fit for the Oval Office.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer creates Black Leadership Advisory Council and declares racism a public health crisis

Michigan Governor Gretchen announced on Wednesday the creation of the Black Leadership Advisory Council and declared racism as a public health crisis while detailing plans to address it within state government.

Tlaib fends off candidate Jones to win Democratic nomination in the 13th District

In what was the among the higher-profile races for Congress in Michigan's Primary, Incumbent Democrat Rashida Tlaib fended off Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones to capture the party nomination.

'Squad' member Rashida Tlaib leading in early returns in Michigan Primary

"Squad" member Rashida Tlaib is fending off a serious challenge for her House seat in Michigan's primary on Tuesday, in a rematch with the woman she narrowly defeated two years ago.