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National Politics

MI GOP Chairman Pete Hoekstra nominated by Trump to be ambassador to Canada

Nation World

President Biden turns 82: Who are the oldest US presidents?

Biden was the oldest president sworn into office in 2021. But president-elect Trump will eclipse that record by a few months at his Inauguration in January.
Nation World

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz

Gaetz met for hours behind closed doors Wednesday with Republican senators who have questions about the sexual misconduct and other allegations against him.
Nation World

Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred

Choosing TV personalities isn't that unusual for the once-and-future president: A number of his first-term choices were all on TV — mostly also on Fox.
Michigan Politics

AT THE CAPITOL | New MI law to provide tax credit to live organ donors

A new state law signed last week is set to give a new, one-time tax credit to new live organ donors, up to $10,000 to help account for donation-related expenses.
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Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

All three have been has been outspoken supporters of Trump, and McMahon and Lutnick have helped lead his transition team.
Crime

'WE'LL FIGHT TO OUR GRAVE' | Families of Oxford school shooting victims call for state investigation

While both the shooter and his parents have since been sentenced in connection to the events of that day in late 2021, these families are still asking for change.
Michigan Politics

Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions

Trump's selections have prompted mixed reactions among Arab Americans and Muslims in Michigan, which went for Trump along with all six other battleground states.
Michigan Politics

Expert shares what Trump's plan to close the U.S. Department of Education will mean

On the campaign trail, Trump unveiled his plans to eliminate the Department of Education because of what he said is an overreach from the agency.
Politics

Experts react to Trump's education plan

Attorney Marshall Grate said Trump's proposal would affect educational funding, which could negatively impact students' success through school.
National Politics

Local immigration attorneys answering questions since Election Day

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates in Holland said they have been receiving many calls from families with mixed legal statuses and naturalized citizens.
Nation World

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

For Congress, it’s a potentially existential moment, one that is testing if its status as a co-equal branch of government can withstand a second Trump presidency.