Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urges Washington lawmakers to reach COVID-19 stimulus deal to help residents, businesses

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used her Tuesday press conference to call on lawmakers in Washington to find an agreement to help residents and businesses as the COVID-19 crisis drags on. 

Pelosi dubs Trump 'Mr. Make Matters Worse' over his handling of coronavirus pandemic

“This president, I have a new name for him, Mr. Make Matters Worse,” Pelosi said when discussing the president’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Whitmer calls on Trump to issue federal mandate on face masks

On Wednesday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on President Donald Trump to issue a federal mask mandate to the rest of the country to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Gym owners make a plea to Whitmer to let them finally reopen

 The group protested in front of the Michigan State Capitol today.  Their message to Governor Whitmer? Shutting down gyms is making already bad health conditions in our state, worse. Open us up and we'll do it safely.

'They have an impact': Trump urges Americans to wear masks during coronavirus briefing

President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”

Trump threatens to send federal agents to Detroit amid protests

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

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.