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Rep. Debbie Dingell Shares How Proposed Federal Funding Cuts Will (and are) Hitting Michigan
by Rep. Debbie Dingell
Between meetings in D.C. and the district, committee and caucus meetings, and events at home these last couple of weeks have been busy. Importantly many people across the district, are concerned about federal…
President Trump Signs Executive Order: “Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation”
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
Section 1. Policy and Purpose. Across the country today, medical professionals are maiming…
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell on the Presidential Pardon of Jan. 6 Felons, Executive Orders & Birthright Citizenship
by Rep. Debbie Dingell
It’s been quite a busy few days as we have witnessed the peaceful and calm transition of government between Administrations. As the Biden Administration ended and the Trump Administration began, there has been a…
Michigan ACLU Sues ICE to Obtain Records for Immigrants Being Held in Michigan Jails
by Ann Mullen
The ACLU of Michigan and the national ACLU filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 22 to force U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Michigan county jails it contracts with, to release records about detained…
Voters in Arab American Strongholds Likely Tipped Michigan in Trump’s Favor
by Michael Traugott
President-elect Donald Trump won Michigan in the 2024 election, an important prize in his decisive victory.
The state has earned its title as a swing state. After narrowly defeating Hillary…
As an OB/GYN, I Can Tell You This Election Is A Patient Safety Issue
Sierra M. Starr, M.D.
In medical school, I learned how to deliver babies, perform surgeries, and support patients through hard times. I didn’t learn to write newspaper opinion pieces. But for the well-being and safety of the patients…
Jane Fonda in Ann Arbor: “If Trumps Wins, Climate Change Will Worsen”
by Andrew Roth
Actress and climate activist Jane Fonda said in Ann Arbor on Monday that the fight against climate change would become “impossible” if former President Donald Trump wins his bid to return to the White House in November.
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Flight Delayed or Canceled? Feds Now Require Airlines to Issue Refunds, in Some Cases, Immediately
by Nathaniel Cline
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced new rules that will put refunds quickly back into air travelers’ pockets for canceled or delayed flights.
The agency estimated that the new regulations will save…
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell Weighs in on the War in Gaza
by Rep. Debbie Dingell
On Nov. 30, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released a statement addressing the increase in hate crimes in the U.S., and calling for the continued release of all hostages. Mrs. Dingell is calling for a…
Michigan GOP Senators Sponsor Resolution Calling on Rep. Tlaib to Resign
by Jon King
The entire Michigan Senate Republican caucus has signed on to a resolution calling for U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) to resign from office, citing her “hurtful comments” about the ongoing war between Israel and…