Associated Press, Author at Bridge Michigan https://bridgemi.com/author/associated-press-0/ Michigan’s nonpartisan, nonprofit news source Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:51:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://bridgemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-android-chrome-192x192-1-32x32.png Associated Press, Author at Bridge Michigan https://bridgemi.com/author/associated-press-0/ 32 32 247008660 State of Union fact check: Trump honors Michigan athletes, defends tariffs https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/state-of-union-fact-check-trump-honors-michigan-athletes-defends-tariffs/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:48:41 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=73119 Donald TrumpPresident Donald Trump touted Olympics winners, the economy, tax breaks and more in his State of the Union address. Here are the facts. ]]> Donald Trump

President Donald Trump touted Olympics winners, the economy, tax breaks and more in his State of the Union address. Here are the facts.

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Trump vows temporary 10% global tariff after justices nix earlier effort https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/supreme-court-strikes-down-trumps-sweeping-tariffs-upending-economic-agenda/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:26:38 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72929 trump tariffsThe Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, a decision with major implications for Michigan.]]> trump tariffs

The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, a decision with major implications for Michigan.

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Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, paved the way for Black representation in Michigan https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/jesse-jackson-civil-rights-leader-paved-the-way-for-black-representation-in-michigan/ https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/jesse-jackson-civil-rights-leader-paved-the-way-for-black-representation-in-michigan/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:59:41 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72817 Democratic presidential hopeful Jesse Jackson with his wife, Jacqueline, salutes the cheering crowd at Operation Push in Chicago, March 10, 1988.Political and community leaders across Detroit and Michigan are remembering Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84.]]> Democratic presidential hopeful Jesse Jackson with his wife, Jacqueline, salutes the cheering crowd at Operation Push in Chicago, March 10, 1988.

Political and community leaders across Detroit and Michigan are remembering Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84.

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Trump rethinking Canada bridge permit amid Michigan jeers, cheers https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/trump-rethinking-canada-bridge-permit-amid-michigan-jeers-cheers/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:42:49 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72602 Gordie Howe BridgeAs President Donald Trump considers amending a key permit for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, some top Michigan Republicans back his threat to block the nearly completed span from opening, saying they think it will lead to ‘a good deal.’]]> Gordie Howe Bridge

As President Donald Trump considers amending a key permit for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, some top Michigan Republicans back his threat to block the nearly completed span from opening, saying they think it will lead to ‘a good deal.’

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Elissa Slotkin rejects DOJ interview ask in ‘illegal orders’ video probe https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/elissa-slotkin-rejects-doj-interview-ask-in-illegal-orders-video-probe/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:10:49 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72376 Elissa SlotkinMichigan US Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist 'illegal orders.']]> Elissa Slotkin

Michigan US Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist 'illegal orders.'

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Court blocks Michigan conversion therapy ban on free speech grounds https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/court-blocks-michigan-conversion-therapy-ban-on-free-speech-grounds/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:40:42 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=70827 A federal appeals court has blocked Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors who are LGBTQ+, declaring it violates the First Amendment rights of therapists and counselors.]]>

A federal appeals court has blocked Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors who are LGBTQ+, declaring it violates the First Amendment rights of therapists and counselors.

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‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ rarities land at University of Michigan https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/star-wars-and-indiana-jones-rarities-land-at-university-of-michigan/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:56:03 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=70442 Kasdan archives U-MArchivists are cataloging 150-plus boxes of material that document filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan’s role in bringing to life iconic characters like Indiana Jones and Yoda.]]> Kasdan archives U-M

Archivists are cataloging 150-plus boxes of material that document filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan’s role in bringing to life iconic characters like Indiana Jones and Yoda.

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Trump accuses Slotkin, other Dems of sedition ‘punishable by death’ https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/trump-accuses-slotkin-other-dems-of-sedition-punishable-by-death/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:15:01 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=69723 Donald Trump and Elissa SlotkinIn a video, Michigan US Sen. Elissa Slotkin and other Democrats called on military members to uphold constitution and defy 'illegal orders.' President Donald Trump called it 'sedition.']]> Donald Trump and Elissa Slotkin

In a video, Michigan US Sen. Elissa Slotkin and other Democrats called on military members to uphold constitution and defy 'illegal orders.' President Donald Trump called it 'sedition.'

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Historic government shutdown ends. Michigan lawmakers divided on deal https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/historic-government-shutdown-poised-to-end-as-house-oks-funding/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:01:17 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=69350 US CapitolMichigan's US House delegation votes along party lines on bill to end historic 43-day government shutdown. ]]> US Capitol

Michigan's US House delegation votes along party lines on bill to end historic 43-day government shutdown.

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Judges: Feds must continue SNAP food assistance. Michigan delays still expected https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/judges-feds-must-continue-snap-food-assistance-michigan-delays-still-expected/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:16:52 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=68777 Food in a cart.Two judges order Trump admin to use contingency funds for SNAP. Michiganders still expected to miss weekend food assistance payments.]]> Food in a cart.

Two judges order Trump admin to use contingency funds for SNAP. Michiganders still expected to miss weekend food assistance payments.

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