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Judge tosses Trump challenge to Michigan's cage-free egg law

Judge tosses Trump challenge to Michigan's cage-free egg law

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump's administration challenging Michigan's cage-free egg law.
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Wyandotte officials fight citizen drive to move water to regional authority

Wyandotte officials fight citizen drive to move water to regional authority

Moving Wyandotte water system to regional Great Lakes Water Authority control after serious violations "would be a grave error," city officials said.
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John James, a Republican, could become Michigan's first Black governor

John James, a Republican, could become Michigan's first Black governor

Michigan has never had a Black governor and voters in the United States have never elected a Black Republican governor.
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U.S. Senate candidate called out opponent's mama – but it was no joke

U.S. Senate candidate called out opponent's mama – but it was no joke

Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed met for their first debate and it got so hot that one candidate called out the other's mother – and lived!
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Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers debate: In a word, aggressive | Opinion

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers debate: In a word, aggressive | Opinion

Michigan's long-awaited Senate debate featured interruptions, attacks and relentless message discipline. But did it move the needle?
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Abdul El-Sayed Wouldn’t Let Mike Rogers Wash Off His MAGA Makeup

Abdul El-Sayed Wouldn’t Let Mike Rogers Wash Off His MAGA Makeup

The Michigan Senate debate got heated, but the Democrat kept his cool as his opponent leaned on Islamophobic fearmongering
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Republicans want Abdul El-Sayed to be the main character of the midterms. He's happy to oblige

Republicans want Abdul El-Sayed to be the main character of the midterms. He's happy to oblige

Michigan’s Senate race has become a battle over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed
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U.S. Senate candidates El-Sayed, Rogers debate in Grand Rapids tonight

U.S. Senate candidates El-Sayed, Rogers debate in Grand Rapids tonight

WOOD-TV will host the first debate between the nominees in a closely watched US Senate battle.
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Head Start’s English-only push worries Hamtramck bilingual educators

Head Start’s English-only push worries Hamtramck bilingual educators

For one Head Start classroom in Hamtramck, an English-only instruction mandate would make learning harder for kids, teachers say.
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U.S. Senate debate live: Follow El-Sayed, Rogers in real time

U.S. Senate debate live: Follow El-Sayed, Rogers in real time

Watch the livestream of tonight's US Senate debate in Michigan and follow as the Free Press provides news of key moments and needed context.
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Michigan debate live: El-Sayed and Rogers meet in high-stakes clash

Michigan debate live: El-Sayed and Rogers meet in high-stakes clash

After skipping their first debate, Republican Mike Rogers takes the stage against Democrat Abdul El Sayed in crucial toss-up Senate race.
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First debate with Mike Rogers will be a key test for Abdul El-Sayed

First debate with Mike Rogers will be a key test for Abdul El-Sayed

The Democratic nominee needs to unify his party and prove that a progressive can win a battleground state.