Live News of Michigan February 06, 2025

Senate To Vote On Controversial Nomination For Top Administration Role

The Senate is currently in the process of voting on the confirmation of Russell Vought to a key administration role overseeing the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This nomination, made by President Donald Trump, hasRead More

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Pro-Trump Group Changes Name To Arab Americans For Peace

A pro-Trump group has decided to change its name following President Donald Trump's recent suggestion that the U.S. should 'take over' Gaza. The organization, previously known as Arab Americans for Trump, has rebranded itsRead More

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Arab Americans For Peace Rebrand After Trump's Gaza Comments

A group that played a significant role in Donald Trump's voter outreach to the Arab American community is undergoing a rebranding effort. The group, formerly known as Arab Americans for Trump, has announced its new name...Read More

Arab American Community Reacts To Trump's Middle East Proposal

Residents of Dearborn, Michigan, the largest Arab American community in the U.S., are reacting cautiously to President Donald Trump's recent announcement regarding Gaza. Trump's proposal to remove Palestinians from Gaza anRead More

Sen. Rand Paul Pushes Back Against Trump's Gaza Plans

President Donald Trump's recent announcement regarding the Gaza Strip has ignited a heated debate among lawmakers and politicians. The proposal to have America 'take over' the region has drawn both support and criticism.Read More

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Nationwide Protests Planned Against Trump Administration Policies

A movement opposing the early actions of President Donald Trump’s administration is gaining traction online, with plans for protests across the U.S. on Wednesday. Organized under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501Read More

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Claressa Shields Wins First Undisputed Heavyweight Bout In Women's Boxing

Claressa Shields showcased her dominance in the ring once again as she unanimously outpointed Danielle Perkins in the first undisputed heavyweight bout in women's boxing. The fight, held in Flint, Michigan, saw Shields maiRead More

Federal Funding Cuts Impact Immigration Legal Assistance Programs

Just days after President Donald Trump's second inauguration, a help desk run by the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center in Detroit was shut down following a stop-work order issued by the Justice Department in response to a...Read More

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Senate Republicans Report Record Fundraising For 2026 Midterm Elections

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has reported a strong fundraising start as it gears up for the 2026 midterm elections to defend and expand its majority in the Senate. In January, the NRSC announced a...Read More

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Rep. Barrett Considers Collision Avoidance Systems For Military Aircraft

Rep. Tom Barrett, a former Black Hawk pilot from Michigan, has raised the question of outfitting military aircraft with collision avoidance systems similar to those used in civilian airliners. Barrett emphasized the importRead More

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Buttigieg Fires Back At Trump Over Air Collision Criticism

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg fired back at President Donald Trump on Thursday after the commander in chief criticized him during a press briefing regarding a recent midair collision between a military helRead More

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Federal Funding Freeze Causes Chaos For Early Education Programs

President Donald Trump's directive to pause federal grants and loans had unintended consequences for early childhood education centers and states across the country. On Tuesday, many discovered they could no longer accessRead More

Alabama Urges Federal Judge To Allow Nitrogen Gas Execution

The state of Alabama is seeking to proceed with the nation's fourth execution using nitrogen gas, scheduled for next week. However, a doctor who witnessed a previous execution using this method expressed concerns about theRead More

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Pete Buttigieg Considering Senate Run In Michigan In 2026

Former Secretary of Transportation and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is considering a potential Senate run in Michigan in 2026, following Sen. Gary Peters' decision not to seek re-election. SourcesRead More

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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters To Not Seek Third Term

Michigan Senator Gary Peters, who spearheaded the Democrats' Senate campaign efforts in the last two election cycles, has declared that he will not run for a third term in 2026. This decision has set the stage...Read More

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters To Retire In 2027

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters has announced that he will not seek re-election when his term ends in January 2027. Peters, who has served two terms as senator and previously as a congressman, shared that he...Read More

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Chrystia Freeland Proposes Retaliation List Against US Tariffs

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland has called for the release of a 'retaliation list' targeting specific U.S. products. ThRead More

Vanderbilt Enters AP Top 25 After Decade, Texas Rises

Vanderbilt has made a significant return to the Associated Press women's basketball Top 25, securing the No. 23 spot in the latest rankings. This marks their first appearance in over a decade, a noteworthy achievement forRead More

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Ohio State Celebrates National Title Win With Fans

Ohio State University's football team, the Buckeyes, received a hero's welcome from 30,000 fans at Ohio Stadium following their remarkable journey to the national championship. The team, led by coach Ryan Day, made historyRead More

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Sen. Slotkin Expresses Concern Over Potential Impact Of Tariffs

Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan, has expressed concerns about the potential impact of President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on American farmers. Trump's economic plan includes imposing tariffs rangingRead More

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