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"This is the weaponization of the Justice Department against sitting members of the opposition party in Congress and an attempt to criminalize political speech plainly protected by the First Amendment." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
"This is the weaponization of the Justice Department against sitting members of the opposition party in Congress and an attempt to criminalize political speech plainly protected by the First Amendment." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
One reason your power bill keeps going up? Because Trump is forcing an outdated, dirty coal plant to keep running, driving up prices for people across the state www.mlive.com/news/2026/02...
Tab for keeping Michigan coal plant open under Trump orders grows to $135M
Utility Consumers Energy is seeking permission to pass an initial $42 million in costs for running the J.H. Campbell coal power plant on to power customers in 11 states.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
One reason your power bill keeps going up? Because Trump is forcing an outdated, dirty coal plant to keep running, driving up prices for people across the state www.mlive.com/news/2026/02...
REPORTER: Mike Rogers has had to come out and say 'Yeah, it's good that we don't have this new bridge opening all this new trade up into Michigan.' If you're running the Michigan Republican campaign effort, this is the last thing you want to be talking about and doing.
February 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM
REPORTER: Mike Rogers has had to come out and say 'Yeah, it's good that we don't have this new bridge opening all this new trade up into Michigan.' If you're running the Michigan Republican campaign effort, this is the last thing you want to be talking about and doing.
“Mike Rogers raked in more than $20,000 in campaign cash from the Moroun family, and now he’s shilling for their plan to sabotage Michigan’s economy by blocking the Gordie Howe Bridge from opening." michigandems.com/mike-rogers-...
Mike Rogers Doubles Down, Shills for Billionaire Donors’ Plan to Block the Gordie Howe Bridge - Michigan Democratic Party
LANSING — This morning, multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers stood in lockstep with his billionaire Moroun family donors, once again voicing support for their plan to block the Gordie Howe…
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February 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
“Mike Rogers raked in more than $20,000 in campaign cash from the Moroun family, and now he’s shilling for their plan to sabotage Michigan’s economy by blocking the Gordie Howe Bridge from opening." michigandems.com/mike-rogers-...
“Matt Hall has made it painfully obvious that he doesn’t care what happens to Michiganders and that he will always put Trump’s tantrums ahead of their jobs and livelihoods.” - @curtisherteljr.bsky.social michigandems.com/statement-ma...
STATEMENT: Matt Hall Takes Field Trip To Peddle Trump’s Election Grievances Instead of Advocate For MI’s Economy - Michigan Democratic Party
LANSING — This week, MAGA Matt Hall and members of his Republican caucus visited the White House to push Trump’s dangerous election grievances, yet at the same time, Matt Hall refused to advocate for…
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February 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
“Matt Hall has made it painfully obvious that he doesn’t care what happens to Michiganders and that he will always put Trump’s tantrums ahead of their jobs and livelihoods.” - @curtisherteljr.bsky.social michigandems.com/statement-ma...
Once again, Michigan Democrats are standing up for Michigan workers and our economy, while Michigan Republicans are trying to help Trump hurt our state. www.mlive.com/news/2026/02...
Michigan leaders clash along party lines after Trump’s threat to block Gordie Howe bridge
While Michigan Republicans defend the president's economic aims, Democratic leaders and others, including former Gov. Rick Snyder, are voicing support for the new span to Canada.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Once again, Michigan Democrats are standing up for Michigan workers and our economy, while Michigan Republicans are trying to help Trump hurt our state. www.mlive.com/news/2026/02...
Trump's approval on immigration issues is in free fall as Americans watch in horror while he pushes violent assaults on immigrants and American citizens alike. www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Something Went Wrong
Poll: Trump's ratings on immigration tumble as Americans lose confidence in his top issue
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February 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Trump's approval on immigration issues is in free fall as Americans watch in horror while he pushes violent assaults on immigrants and American citizens alike. www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
In case you missed it, billionaire and major GOP donor Matthew Moroun met with the Trump administration just hours before Trump threatened to block the opening of the bridge—exemplifying the corruption running rampant in this administration. michigandems.com/icymi-billio...
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February 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
In case you missed it, billionaire and major GOP donor Matthew Moroun met with the Trump administration just hours before Trump threatened to block the opening of the bridge—exemplifying the corruption running rampant in this administration. michigandems.com/icymi-billio...
“The Trump administration attempted to unlawfully force Michigan into handing over private, sensitive information of millions of voters with no legal basis...We will not be bullied into violating the privacy rights of residents." - @DanaNessel.bsky.social michiganadvance.com/briefs/feder...
Federal judge dismisses Trump administration attempt to access Michigan voter rolls • Michigan Advance
Judge Hala Jarbou, an appointee of President Donald Trump, has ruled that there is no federal law requiring states to turn over voter registration lists to the federal government, dismissing a case…
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February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“The Trump administration attempted to unlawfully force Michigan into handing over private, sensitive information of millions of voters with no legal basis...We will not be bullied into violating the privacy rights of residents." - @DanaNessel.bsky.social michiganadvance.com/briefs/feder...
Two years ago today, Business Insider reported how multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers “made good on his quest to get rich” after leaving Congress and spent the past decade “pass[ing] through the revolving door.” michigandems.com/throwback-th...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Two years ago today, Business Insider reported how multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers “made good on his quest to get rich” after leaving Congress and spent the past decade “pass[ing] through the revolving door.” michigandems.com/throwback-th...
Once again, Trump is trying to hurt workers to help a billionaire: "President Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the publicly owned Gordie Howe International Bridge stands to benefit one politically connected billionaire family." www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-d...
Trump’s threat to block Gordie Howe bridge is pure oligarchy - Detroit Metro Times
President Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the publicly owned Gordie Howe International Bridge stands to benefit one politically connected billionaire family.The Morouns, who own the…
www.metrotimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Once again, Trump is trying to hurt workers to help a billionaire: "President Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the publicly owned Gordie Howe International Bridge stands to benefit one politically connected billionaire family." www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-d...
"Today wasn't just an embarrassing day for the Administration. It was another sad day for our country... President Trump continues to weaponize our justice system against his perceived enemies." - @Slotkin.senate.gov www.axios.com/2026/02/11/t...
Slotkin slams Trump admin after grand jury refuses to indict Democrats over military video
She said Jeanine Pirro had tried to persuade a jury to indict the Democrats "at the direction of President Trump."
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February 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
"Today wasn't just an embarrassing day for the Administration. It was another sad day for our country... President Trump continues to weaponize our justice system against his perceived enemies." - @Slotkin.senate.gov www.axios.com/2026/02/11/t...
For more than a century, Black Michiganders have shaped our state’s laws and future. These leaders didn’t just make history — they opened doors for the next generation. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM
For more than a century, Black Michiganders have shaped our state’s laws and future. These leaders didn’t just make history — they opened doors for the next generation. #BlackHistoryMonth
Michigan Republicans who have now come out in support of Trump’s threats to sabotage our economy by blocking the Gordie Howe Bridge from opening, or remained silent on the threats, have “received large political contributions” from the Moroun family. michigandems.com/new-after-ta...
NEW: After Taking Moroun Cash, Michigan Republicans Back Plan to Block Gordie Howe Bridge - Michigan Democratic Party
LANSING — After it was revealed that billionaire Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun lobbied the White House “hours before” Trump announced his plan to sabotage Michigan’s economy by blocking the…
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February 11, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Michigan Republicans who have now come out in support of Trump’s threats to sabotage our economy by blocking the Gordie Howe Bridge from opening, or remained silent on the threats, have “received large political contributions” from the Moroun family. michigandems.com/new-after-ta...
A Trump-appointed judge just said that his attempt to seize Michigan's voter rolls "would potentially...impose an unconstitutional burden on the right to vote guaranteed by the First Amendment,” and shut him down. www.mediaite.com/media/news/t...
Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks His Admin From Michigan Voter Rolls: ‘Unconstitutional Burden on the Right to Vote’
A federal judge in Michigan who was appointed by President Donald Trump dealt his administration a blow Tuesday in an opinion that ruled the state did not have to turn over its voter rolls to the…
www.mediaite.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A Trump-appointed judge just said that his attempt to seize Michigan's voter rolls "would potentially...impose an unconstitutional burden on the right to vote guaranteed by the First Amendment,” and shut him down. www.mediaite.com/media/news/t...
When we fight, we win! Thanks to @DanaNessel.bsky.social and 18 more Democratic AGs, we stopped the Trump administration's outrageous attempt to steal money that our schools need to help kids succeed. AG Nessel saved $1 billion that Michigan schools count on! www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
Nessel, other attorneys general reach agreement with Trump administration, securing education funding
Michigan AG Dana Nessel and 18 other attorneys general secured an agreement with the Trump administration, preserving over $1 billion in Michigan school funding.
www.wzzm13.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:02 PM
When we fight, we win! Thanks to @DanaNessel.bsky.social and 18 more Democratic AGs, we stopped the Trump administration's outrageous attempt to steal money that our schools need to help kids succeed. AG Nessel saved $1 billion that Michigan schools count on! www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
“Anti-public school donors have lined up behind Mike Duggan because they’ve known he’s open to their disastrous plans to hurt students. Michigan’s kids, parents, and teachers deserve a governor who will always fight to protect and improve our public schools.” michigandems.com/mike-duggan-...
Mike Duggan Sides With Trump Again, This Time Attacking Public Schools - Michigan Democratic Party
DeVos-backed John James accuses Duggan of copying “someone’s homework” LANSING — Mike Duggan is now a student of Donald Trump and Republicans’ scheme to attack public schools, with Bridge…
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February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
“Anti-public school donors have lined up behind Mike Duggan because they’ve known he’s open to their disastrous plans to hurt students. Michigan’s kids, parents, and teachers deserve a governor who will always fight to protect and improve our public schools.” michigandems.com/mike-duggan-...
“John James and Mike Duggan must immediately pick up the phone today and tell Matthew Moroun to stop this nonsense. Michigan’s economy is too important, and James and Duggan must tell Moroun to quit working with Trump to block the Gordie Howe Bridge.”
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James and Duggan Must Tell Moroun To Stop Opposing Gordie Howe Bridge - Michigan Democratic Party
LANSING — As reports surface that Republican billionaire Matthew Moroun, the owner of the Ambassador Bridge, lobbied Donald Trump’s administration to block the opening of the new competing Gordie Howe...
michigandems.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:38 PM
“John James and Mike Duggan must immediately pick up the phone today and tell Matthew Moroun to stop this nonsense. Michigan’s economy is too important, and James and Duggan must tell Moroun to quit working with Trump to block the Gordie Howe Bridge.”
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Revolving Door Rogers made hundreds of thousands of dollars advising companies that “threatened privacy rights” and helped a hostile foreign regime spy on its citizens.
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Revolving Door Rogers Advised Companies That Threatened Privacy Rights, Spied on Citizens - Michigan Democratic Party
LANSING — As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers faces continued scrutiny for abandoning Michigan to enrich himself through his DC connections, a reminder that Revolving Door Rogers made hu...
michigandems.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Revolving Door Rogers made hundreds of thousands of dollars advising companies that “threatened privacy rights” and helped a hostile foreign regime spy on its citizens.
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Why do Michiganders from every walk of life love Gretchen Whitmer? Because we can see that she gets up every day and goes to work to make life better for all of us. www.wnem.com/video/2026/0...
Whitmer releases Saving Michiganders Money plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s state budget recommendation will include a new plan to help Michigan residents save money.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Why do Michiganders from every walk of life love Gretchen Whitmer? Because we can see that she gets up every day and goes to work to make life better for all of us. www.wnem.com/video/2026/0...
Let's put it plainly: Trump and his enablers in the Michigan GOP are happy to tank our economy and hurt working families to settle political scores. That's not leadership, that's selfishness. michiganadvance.com/2026/02/09/t...
Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe bridge, drawing backlash from Michigan Democrats • Michigan Advance
President Donald Trump threatened Monday to block the opening of the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge, turning up the heat on a simmering trade dispute with Canada while also drawing…
michiganadvance.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Let's put it plainly: Trump and his enablers in the Michigan GOP are happy to tank our economy and hurt working families to settle political scores. That's not leadership, that's selfishness. michiganadvance.com/2026/02/09/t...
Shameful.
John James and MAGA Matt Hall are choosing to screw over Michigan workers rather than stand up to Trump.
John James and MAGA Matt Hall are choosing to screw over Michigan workers rather than stand up to Trump.
February 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Shameful.
John James and MAGA Matt Hall are choosing to screw over Michigan workers rather than stand up to Trump.
John James and MAGA Matt Hall are choosing to screw over Michigan workers rather than stand up to Trump.
While Republicans are putting our state's economy at risk and playing partisan games, Democrats led by Gov. Whitmer are working to make your life better and lower the cost of living for Michiganders. The difference has never been clearer. www.wlns.com/top-stories/...
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer reveals plan to ease residents’ finances
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Saving Michiganders Money Plan aims to provide financial relief to seniors, families and workers through targeted tax cuts an…
www.wlns.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
While Republicans are putting our state's economy at risk and playing partisan games, Democrats led by Gov. Whitmer are working to make your life better and lower the cost of living for Michiganders. The difference has never been clearer. www.wlns.com/top-stories/...
“Peter Lucido is a creep who has sexually harassed women and misused taxpayer resources to benefit himself and his political ambitions. You are the company you keep—and John James’ embrace of Peter Lucido is another revealing glimpse at James’ character.”
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John James Endorsed By Serial Sexual Harasser Peter Lucido - Michigan Democratic Party
LANSING — John James is struggling to earn Republican endorsements in his own congressional district, with the Macomb Daily reporting that several key Macomb County Republicans have chosen not to…
michigandems.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“Peter Lucido is a creep who has sexually harassed women and misused taxpayer resources to benefit himself and his political ambitions. You are the company you keep—and John James’ embrace of Peter Lucido is another revealing glimpse at James’ character.”
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"With this threat, the President is punishing Michiganders for a trade war he started. The only reason Canada is on the verge of a trade deal with China is because President Trump has kicked them in the teeth for a year." - @Slotkin.senate.gov www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...
Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe border bridge between Detroit and Canada
President Trump said Monday he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given…
www.cbsnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"With this threat, the President is punishing Michiganders for a trade war he started. The only reason Canada is on the verge of a trade deal with China is because President Trump has kicked them in the teeth for a year." - @Slotkin.senate.gov www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...