The five Michigan political stories that will make headlines in 2026
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2025 was a big year for Michigan politics
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Tracking congressional retirement announcements | AP News
Ahead of next year’s midterms, a number of members from both major parties have already announced they’re heading…
Michigan judge dismisses criminal charges in Trump election case
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge dismissed criminal charges Tuesday against a group of people who were…
Whitmer says ‘massive economic uncertainty’ is to blame on semiconductor project failure in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Plans to build a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Michigan have fallen through and Democratic…
Newsom, other Democrats are lining up for 2028 presidential race
SENECA, S.C. (AP) — The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half…
Trump flags, Gretchen Whitmer, DOGE cuts
Gretchen Whitmer, Donald Trump discuss Lake Michigan’s Asian carp President Donald Trump hosted Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and…
Justice Department sues Michigan, New York and other states over climate plans
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against four states this week, claiming their climate actions…
Trump marks first 100 days in office with a Michigan rally
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Michigan on Tuesday to mark the…
Gretchen Whitmer talks political future and recent White House visit
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer drew a huge crowd to USC’s Bovard Theater at the L.A. Times Festival of…
US Army engineers fast-track Great Lakes tunnel permits under Trump energy emergency order
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to fast-track permits for building a protective tunnel around an…
Josh Shapiro fire is the latest alleged act of US political violence
The residence of Gov. Josh Shapiro was attacked over the weekend, marking the latest in a string of…