President Trump wants to send federal troops to Detroit to quell protests
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The president listed Detroit among other cities as places he would send federal troops to quell violent protests staged in the city. He received a strong rebuke from the governor and attorney general.

Trump blames "Democrat-run states" for not getting to hold a "big rally in Michigan"
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The Trump campaign said Democratic leaders don't want the president on the campaign trail after he blamed restrictions in Michigan for keeping him from holding a "big rally in Michigan" during an interview on Sunday with FOX News. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office said they haven't received any request from the president about holding a rally.

Michigan governor further strengthens face mask rule, clarifies order at polling places

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer further strengthens the state's mask law by mandating businesses must enforce the rule and can't assume someone medically can't wear one.

Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes

Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends state of emergency amid rising COVID-19 cases to Aug. 11

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday she has signed an executive order to extend the emergency and disaster declaration until August 11, 2020. 

Michigan's new face mask law goes into effect today

Beginning Monday, the governor's new face mask mandate will be in effect. Anyone entering an enclosed space like grocery stores, barbershops, hair salons, or restaurants, must wear a mask. Same goes for crowded outdoor settings. Violators can be fined $500.

Michigan's new face mask law goes into effect Monday
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Beginning Monday, the governor's new face mask mandate will be in effect. Anyone entering an enclosed space like grocery stores, barbershops, hair salons, or restaurants, must wear a mask. Same goes for crowded outdoor settings. Violators can be fined $500.

Trump commutes Roger Stone's sentence, days before prison term set to begin

The White House announced Friday that President Trump signed an Executive Grant of Clemency commuting the "unjust sentence"  of Roger Stone, just days before the longtime political operative is slated to report to prison to serve more than three years for charges stemming from former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.

Gov. Whitmer signs new mask order requiring business enforcement, crowded outdoor spaces also now included

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order that requires businesses to refuse entry or service to anyone not wearing a face covering. Face coverings are now also required in crowded outdoor spaces.

Whitmer, Gilchrist call for implicit bias training for health care workers

The state of Michigan will now require implicit bias training for medical professionals to get their licenses to work in the health care field.

Trump approves Whitmer’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration after dam break in mid-Michigan

President Donald Trump has declared a Major Disaster Area for mid-Michigan counties affected by widespread and severe flooding and dam failures in May, approving Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's request, the state said.

Supreme Court expected to rule on Trump’s tax records Thursday

The Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether Congress and the Manhattan district attorney can see President Donald Trump’s taxes and other financial records that the president has fought hard to keep private.

Gov. Whitmer says COVID-19 nursing home policy was best guidance at the time

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has come under fire for a lot of decisions over the past four months as she's tried to navigate the state through a deadly pandemic. One of those is a policy that allowed nursing homes to house COVID-19 patients and she says the state was following the best advice at the time.