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‘Big Gretch’: how the pandemic pushed Michigan’s governor into the spotlight Gretchen Whitmer, mentioned as a possible vice-presidential candidate, has stood firm amid a rightwing backlash against her stay-at-home order. Her constituents love her for it Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing on […] More
Trump administration privately predicts major increase Supreme court livestreams arguments for first time in history US cases at 1,157,875 according to Johns Hopkins data McConnell could yet pay price for ‘tone deaf’ response Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Get a fresh perspective on America – sign up to our First Thing newsletter […] More
Gretchen Whitmer says heavily armed men and Confederate flags at state capitol ‘depicted some of the worst racism and awful parts of our history’ Armed protesters take part in rally on 30 April at the Michigan state capitol in Lansing, demanding the reopening of businesses shut as an anti-coronavirus measure. Photograph: Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty […] More
‘Are you a spoiler?’: why critics fear Amash’s Libertarian bid may ensure a Trump win The Michigan congressman who quit the Republican party is seeking the Libertarian nomination – and he could make a difference in the election Justin Amash talks to reporters on Capitol Hill, in 2017. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters “He has no idea […] More
President disputes warnings and says it is safe for Senate to return Is Trump about to fail the US on coronavirus testing? New York nursing home reports 98 deaths in ‘horrifying’ outbreak Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Get a fresh perspective on America – sign up to our First Thing newsletter LIVE […] More
Monday coronavirus task force briefing cancelled US was warned of threat from anti-vaxxers in event of pandemic Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Get a fresh perspective on America – sign up to our First Thing newsletter LIVE Updated Medical workers wear masks in Times Square on Sunday in New York City. Photograph: […] More
Dale Zorn initially defended his actions, saying it was part of ‘our history’, but eventually apologized after widespread outrage Senator Dale Zorn wore a face mask during a Senate vote at the Michigan state capitol on Friday. Photograph: Danny Johnston/Associated Press A Republican politician in Michigan has apologized after wearing a face mask that appeared […] More
Michigan conservatives hail protest success – and set sights on Trump’s re-election Protesters backed by rightwing donors believe their growing movement can ‘dwarf the Tea Party’ and keep Trump in the White House Protesters outside the state capitol in Lansing. The Michigan protest has sparked copycat rallies across the US. Photograph: Seth Herald/Reuters It started […] More
