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Michigan Supreme Court orders release of redistricting panel’s secret work

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state’s redistricting panel violated the state Constitution when it met behind closed doors to discuss secret memos used to draw the state’s new political boundaries.

Dana Nessel: I’ll fight for Biden vaccine mandate in court

“If it’s my job to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the residents of this state, then I think everyone ought to get vaccinated unless they have a medical reason that prevents them from doing so,” Nessel told reporters.

Republicans left Lansing for the holidays

Republicans left Lansing for the holidays without granting hearings to any of our bills to prevent gun violence. Join @MIHouseDems and @MISenDems in calling on the majority to take action:

Michigan city gets ready to inaugurate all-Muslim government

Hamtramck will become the first known city in the US with a government made up entirely of Muslims, according to the Muslim Public Affairs Council, which says it has no record of any other such administration.

"We can’t accept his no." Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) on how Congress can move forward with BBB

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) speaks to Yasmin Vossoughian about Joe Manchin’s decision to pull out of Build Back Better, why it came as such a surprise, and what she believes Congress and President Biden have the power to do about it.

I’m so tired of the death threats

I’m so tired of the death threats, especially since they all came from one post of a former Walled Lake City Councilmember who was someone I thought fondly of as we worked together on many projects.

Trump loyalists are knocking on voters' doors in the latest quest to find fraud in the 2020 election

The activity also has triggered warnings from election officials. In Michigan, for instance, an official in Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's office, issued a statement earlier this fall, telling voters they don't have to answer canvassers' questions.

Whitmer signs $1.5B business incentive plan alongside GOP leaders

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed a bipartisan set of bills creating new business incentives aimed at attracting jobs from companies like General Motors that flew through the Legislature in its final days of the year.

Teacher charged with making false threat against school

A suburban Detroit teacher was charged Monday with making a false threat against her school, the latest in a string of alleged threats in the region, mostly by students, since four teenagers were killed in November at a different school.

Macomb County man pleads guilty in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol

A Michigan man has pleaded guilty to illegally entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, as an angry mob tried to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden’s victory following a rally by then-President Donald Trump.

Forget about a white Christmas; New data shows another cranked up, warm storm

The forecast is getting clearer. Most of us can forget about a white Christmas. The next storm is going to wind up and be really strong. Most of Lower Michigan is again going to wind up on the warm side of the storm.

Michigan reported 13,999 new coronavirus cases in 3 days ending Monday, Dec. 20

Michigan reported 13,999 new, reported COVID-19 cases, about 4,666 a day, and 160 new, reported deaths from Friday, Dec. 17, to Monday, Dec. 20.

Nessel disappointed with ‘radio silence’ from Biden admin. on Line 5

Attorney General Dana Nessel said Monday she’s heard more from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet on inter-governmental Line 5 talks than she has from U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration.

Rittenhouse gets standing ovation at conservative conference

A month after his acquittal on murder charges, Kyle Rittenhouse was given a standing ovation at a conservative group’s conference in Phoenix where panelists discussed the 2020 deadly shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Liz Cheney 'let the cat out of the bag' that criminal referral could come for Trump

"Look, whatever they have, whatever they know, it was enough for Liz Cheney to go out and say what she did in these past few weeks where she read from the criminal code," said Schmidt.

‘F*ck Lou Holtz’: Comic Jim Gaffigan Tears Into Ex-Notre Dame Coach For Calling Biden a ‘Catholic In Name Only’

I knew it was a lie. I knew people who had common sense knew it was a lie,” Gaffigan continued. “I wanted to go on record that this is obviously bullshit.”

Trump met with boos after revealing he received COVID-19 booster

Former President Donald Trump was booed by a portion of an audience in Dallas on Sunday when he said he had received a COVID-19 booster shot, according to video of the closed press event that was shared on social media.

Jan. 6 Committee Seeks First Interview With Sitting Member Of Congress

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection requested an interview with Republican Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania on Monday, marking the first time the committee publicly sought to interview a sitting member of Congress.

Manchin Gives His Side of the Build Back Better Story

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) faulted White House staff and Democratic leadership for his decision to end negotiations around Build Back Better and accused his party of trying to “badger” him into supporting it.

Democrats try to ‘build back’ after Manchin tanks $2T bill

Democrats are struggling to pick up the pieces after Sen. Joe Manchin effectively crushed President Joe Biden’s big domestic policy bill. But they face serious questions whether the $2 trillion initiative can be refashioned to win his crucial vote or the party will be saddled with a devastating defeat.

Tucker Carlson Roasts Eric Swalwell as ‘Most Physically Unclean Member of Congress,’ Suggests ‘Multiple Chlamydia Infections’

Tucker Carlson roasted Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) on Monday night, suggesting the congressman had had “multiple chlamydia infections.” The Fox News host cited no sources for the claim, which he made while a graphic reading, “In bed with Fang Fang” appeared over his shoulder.

Coal miners' union urges Manchin to reconsider opposition to Biden plan

The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), which represents West Virginia coal miners, urged Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Monday to revisit his opposition to President Biden's Build Back Better plan.

After routing Cardinals, Lions look to keep momentum going

Monday, though, was supposed to be a rare victory lap. At his weekly news conference, Campbell was able to talk about all the things his team did well in a stunning 30-12 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

NHL shutting down Wednesday - Saturday due to COVID-19

More than 15% of the league’s 700-plus players are in virus protocol. The schedule disruption may also keep NHL players from going to the Olympics.

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