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WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance broke a tied Senate vote to block advancement of a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization.
War powers resolution fails in US Senate after 2 Republicans flip, Vance breaks tie • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance broke a tied Senate vote to block advancement of a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Donald Trump from taking further military action against...
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January 15, 2026 at 1:12 AM
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance broke a tied Senate vote to block advancement of a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization.
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Visa processing for immigrants from 75 nations frozen by Trump administration • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — The State Department announced Wednesday it would suspend all visa processing for immigrants hailing from 75 countries because they are deemed likely to need governmental assistance in th...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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In a push to start the year off with a potential bipartisan win, the Republican-led Michigan House has revived a piece of legislation aimed at banning cell phones in schools after a failed vote on the bill last July.
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Michigan House Republicans kick off 2026 with renewed vote on school cell phone ban • Michigan Advance
In a push to start the year off with a potential bipartisan win, the Republican-led Michigan House has revived a piece of legislation aimed at banning cell phones in schools after a failed vote on the...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:04 PM
In a push to start the year off with a potential bipartisan win, the Republican-led Michigan House has revived a piece of legislation aimed at banning cell phones in schools after a failed vote on the bill last July.
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For three seconds on the floor of a Ford Motor Co. plant in Dearborn, a solitary autoworker did what the political establishment has largely failed to do for three months: remind the country exactly who its president is.
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Three seconds on a Michigan factory floor told the truth too many in power won’t say out loud • Michigan Advance
For three seconds on the floor of a Ford Motor Co. plant in Dearborn, a solitary autoworker did what the political establishment has largely failed to do for three months: remind the country exactly w...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:14 PM
For three seconds on the floor of a Ford Motor Co. plant in Dearborn, a solitary autoworker did what the political establishment has largely failed to do for three months: remind the country exactly who its president is.
Commentary from Michigan Advance Editor-in-Chief @jonkingnews.bsky.social
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WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats, including Detroit’s Rashida Tlaib and Shri Thanedar, on Wednesday introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after a deadly shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by a federal immigration officer.
Democrats in Congress seek to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats Wednesday introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after a deadly shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by a federal imm...
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January 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats, including Detroit’s Rashida Tlaib and Shri Thanedar, on Wednesday introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after a deadly shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by a federal immigration officer.
A U.S. District Court judge Wednesday probed whether the Trump administration has violated her court order, after Minnesota lawmakers said they were denied an oversight visit to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility following a deadly shooting by an immigration officer in Minneapolis.
Judge weighs Trump administration limits on congressional visits to immigration facilities • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — U.S. District Court Judge Jia Cobb Wednesday probed whether the Trump administration has violated her court order, after Minnesota lawmakers said they were denied an oversight visit to a...
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January 14, 2026 at 7:56 PM
A U.S. District Court judge Wednesday probed whether the Trump administration has violated her court order, after Minnesota lawmakers said they were denied an oversight visit to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility following a deadly shooting by an immigration officer in Minneapolis.
Every speaker at a public Michigan Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday — including lawyers and representatives from advocacy groups from around Michigan — spoke in favor of a proposed rule that would bar civil arrests, including ICE arrests, at Michigan courthouses.
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Lawyers and advocates express unanimous support for proposal to bar most ICE arrests at courthouses • Michigan Advance
Every speaker at a public Michigan Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday — including lawyers and representatives from advocacy groups from around Michigan — spoke in favor of a proposed rule that would b...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Every speaker at a public Michigan Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday — including lawyers and representatives from advocacy groups from around Michigan — spoke in favor of a proposed rule that would bar civil arrests, including ICE arrests, at Michigan courthouses.
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UPDATE: UAW says it will ensure their member receives the “full protection of all negotiated contract language safeguarding his job and his rights as a union member.”
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January 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
UPDATE: UAW says it will ensure their member receives the “full protection of all negotiated contract language safeguarding his job and his rights as a union member.”
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U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she is the subject of a Justice Department investigation connected to a video in which she and several other Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military and intelligence personnel to refuse “illegal orders.”
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Slotkin says she’s target of investigation by federal prosecutors • Michigan Advance
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she is the subject of a Justice Department investigation connected to a video in which she and several other Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military and intelligence per...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:08 PM
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she is the subject of a Justice Department investigation connected to a video in which she and several other Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military and intelligence personnel to refuse “illegal orders.”
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ICYMI
A Ford factory worker caught on video heckling President Donald Trump as a “pedophile protector” has been identified as 40-year-old TJ Sabula, a member of UAW Local 600.
Sabula, who has been suspended by Ford, says he has “no regrets”.
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A Ford factory worker caught on video heckling President Donald Trump as a “pedophile protector” has been identified as 40-year-old TJ Sabula, a member of UAW Local 600.
Sabula, who has been suspended by Ford, says he has “no regrets”.
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A Ford worker called out Trump. The president flipped him off. Now, he's been suspended. • Michigan Advance
Updated on 1/14/26 at 7:25 a.m. A union-backed auto worker at Ford Motor Co. was caught on video heckling President Donald Trump as a “pedophile protector” when he visited a Dearborn factory on Tuesda...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM
ICYMI
A Ford factory worker caught on video heckling President Donald Trump as a “pedophile protector” has been identified as 40-year-old TJ Sabula, a member of UAW Local 600.
Sabula, who has been suspended by Ford, says he has “no regrets”.
Story from @bensolis1.bsky.social
A Ford factory worker caught on video heckling President Donald Trump as a “pedophile protector” has been identified as 40-year-old TJ Sabula, a member of UAW Local 600.
Sabula, who has been suspended by Ford, says he has “no regrets”.
Story from @bensolis1.bsky.social
The Michigan Association of State Universities shared a report Tuesday detailing the financial impact the state’s 15 public universities have across the state’s economy, bringing in $45 billion in new economic activity while supporting more than 129,000 jobs statewide.
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State universities in Michigan yield high return on state investments, according to new report • Michigan Advance
On Tuesday, the Michigan Association of State Universities shared a report detailing the financial impact the state’s 15 public universities have across the state’s economy, bringing in nearly $45 bil...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:45 AM
The Michigan Association of State Universities shared a report Tuesday detailing the financial impact the state’s 15 public universities have across the state’s economy, bringing in $45 billion in new economic activity while supporting more than 129,000 jobs statewide.
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Michigan Advance Trivia:
Why was Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion, arrested in Battle Creek while en route to Toronto on Jan. 14, 1913 (113 years ago today)?
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Why was Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion, arrested in Battle Creek while en route to Toronto on Jan. 14, 1913 (113 years ago today)?
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January 14, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Michigan Advance Trivia:
Why was Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion, arrested in Battle Creek while en route to Toronto on Jan. 14, 1913 (113 years ago today)?
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Why was Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion, arrested in Battle Creek while en route to Toronto on Jan. 14, 1913 (113 years ago today)?
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A union worker at Ford was caught on video heckling President Trump as a “pedophile protector” when he visited a Dearborn factory on Tuesday. After the video went viral showing Trump responding in kind, the union says the worker has been suspended by Ford.
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A Ford worker called out Trump. The president flipped him off. Now, he's been suspended. • Michigan Advance
A union-backed auto worker at Ford Motor Co. was caught on video heckling President Donald Trump when he visited a Dearborn factory on Tuesday ahead of his address to the Detroit Economic Club. The vi...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:38 AM
A union worker at Ford was caught on video heckling President Trump as a “pedophile protector” when he visited a Dearborn factory on Tuesday. After the video went viral showing Trump responding in kind, the union says the worker has been suspended by Ford.
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WASHINGTON — Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus announced Tuesday they will oppose any federal funding for immigration enforcement following the deadly shooting of a woman by an immigration officer in Minneapolis.
Progressives in Congress vow to oppose immigration enforcement funding • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus announced Tuesday they will oppose any federal funding for immigration enforcement following the deadly shooting of a woman by an immigrati...
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January 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
WASHINGTON — Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus announced Tuesday they will oppose any federal funding for immigration enforcement following the deadly shooting of a woman by an immigration officer in Minneapolis.
Three current Michigan Department of State employees and one former employee, all Black, have filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and several staff members, alleging racial discrimination in hiring practices and vehicle use policies.
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Black Department of State employees file lawsuit against Benson and staff for racial discrimination • Michigan Advance
Three current Michigan Department of State employees and one former employee, all Black, have filed a lawsuit against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and several of her staff members, alleg...
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January 13, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Three current Michigan Department of State employees and one former employee, all Black, have filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and several staff members, alleging racial discrimination in hiring practices and vehicle use policies.
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President Trump visited Detroit Tuesday to tout what he considered second term wins, despite persistent inflation, a brutal immigration crackdown that has led to the shooting death of an American citizen, and military attacks on several nations.
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Trump in Detroit claims prices are falling, attacks Fed and Democrats amid economic doubts • Michigan Advance
DETROIT – President Donald Trump visited the Motor City on Tuesday to tout what he considered wins on the economy and other aspects of his second term, which have included a rough economic start, a br...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
President Trump visited Detroit Tuesday to tout what he considered second term wins, despite persistent inflation, a brutal immigration crackdown that has led to the shooting death of an American citizen, and military attacks on several nations.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday weighed whether Idaho and West Virginia laws banning transgender athletes from participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams are constitutional amid Trump administration efforts to roll back those rights, which have extended far beyond athletics.
US Supreme Court reviews trans athlete bans in Idaho, West Virginia • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday weighed whether Idaho and West Virginia laws banning transgender athletes from participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams are constitutional. The ...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday weighed whether Idaho and West Virginia laws banning transgender athletes from participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams are constitutional amid Trump administration efforts to roll back those rights, which have extended far beyond athletics.
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Trump in Detroit claims America is seeing the fastest strongest economic turnaround, ever. Meanwhile, Democrats today noted that average people are still struggling to pay for basic needs, goods and services.
He also said an "anti-tariff person" was a "pro-Chinese person" (whatever that means).
He also said an "anti-tariff person" was a "pro-Chinese person" (whatever that means).
January 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Trump in Detroit claims America is seeing the fastest strongest economic turnaround, ever. Meanwhile, Democrats today noted that average people are still struggling to pay for basic needs, goods and services.
He also said an "anti-tariff person" was a "pro-Chinese person" (whatever that means).
He also said an "anti-tariff person" was a "pro-Chinese person" (whatever that means).
Two Michiganders with preexisting conditions joined the Michigan Democratic Party to criticize U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers for his opposition to extending ACA tax credits and the price hikes to health insurance that resulted from the expiration of those subsidies.
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Michigan Democrats attack Rogers’ opposition to extending ACA tax credits • Michigan Advance
Two Michiganders with preexisting conditions joined the Michigan Democratic Party to criticize U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers for his opposition to extending Affordable Care Act tax credits and the...
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January 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Two Michiganders with preexisting conditions joined the Michigan Democratic Party to criticize U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers for his opposition to extending ACA tax credits and the price hikes to health insurance that resulted from the expiration of those subsidies.
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U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland Twp.) has become one of the few Republicans in Congress pushing back on President Trump’s plans for Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, which UN officials & Amnesty International say violated international law.
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Michigan’s Huizenga leads Republicans expressing concern about Trump’s plans for Venezuela • Michigan Advance
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland Twp.) has become one of the few Republican members of Congress pushing back on the interventions of President Donald Trump’s administration in Venezuela following th...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:49 PM
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland Twp.) has become one of the few Republicans in Congress pushing back on President Trump’s plans for Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, which UN officials & Amnesty International say violated international law.
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By @kdailey.bsky.social
New year, new priorities: It’s time to fix Michigan’s special education funding
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New year, new priorities: It’s time to fix Michigan’s special education funding • Michigan Advance
A fresh year is the time to reflect on the one before, let go of the status quo and embrace new habits. As Michiganders set their intentions for 2026, the state Legislature is setting its intention fo...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:06 PM
New year, new priorities: It’s time to fix Michigan’s special education funding
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The Michigan Supreme Court will host a hearing Wednesday for a proposal to prohibit civil arrests from taking place in a courthouse. The rule covers most ICE arrests, usually done under civil immigration warrants — which are administrative warrants, not judicial warrants.
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Michigan Supreme Court considers rule to bar ICE civil arrests during court proceedings • Michigan Advance
The Michigan Supreme Court will host a public administrative hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 14 for a proposed court rule that would prohibit any civil arrests from taking place in a courthouse “while atte...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:06 PM
The Michigan Supreme Court will host a hearing Wednesday for a proposal to prohibit civil arrests from taking place in a courthouse. The rule covers most ICE arrests, usually done under civil immigration warrants — which are administrative warrants, not judicial warrants.
By @kdailey.bsky.social
By @kdailey.bsky.social
New federal guidance to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 17 vaccines down to 11 comes as states already are charting their own courses on vaccine policy.
From @stateline.org
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States go their own way as RFK Jr. shifts federal vaccine policy • Michigan Advance
New federal guidance to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 17 vaccines down to 11 comes as states already are charting their own courses on vaccine policy.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:43 AM
New federal guidance to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 17 vaccines down to 11 comes as states already are charting their own courses on vaccine policy.
From @stateline.org
From @stateline.org
WASHINGTON — A federal judge gave a temporary greenlight Monday to a mostly constructed $5 billion Revolution Wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, reversing a late December order from the Trump administration that halted work.
Federal judge grants Rhode Island wind company reprieve from Trump pause • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — A federal judge gave a temporary greenlight Monday to a mostly constructed $5 billion Revolution Wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, reversing a late December order from the Trump ad...
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January 13, 2026 at 11:18 AM
WASHINGTON — A federal judge gave a temporary greenlight Monday to a mostly constructed $5 billion Revolution Wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, reversing a late December order from the Trump administration that halted work.
Michigan Advance Trivia:
When Mason, Michigan became the county seat of Ingham County in 1840, Michigan became the only state in the country to have what distinction?
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When Mason, Michigan became the county seat of Ingham County in 1840, Michigan became the only state in the country to have what distinction?
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January 13, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Michigan Advance Trivia:
When Mason, Michigan became the county seat of Ingham County in 1840, Michigan became the only state in the country to have what distinction?
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When Mason, Michigan became the county seat of Ingham County in 1840, Michigan became the only state in the country to have what distinction?
Check back later for the answer.