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Michigan Governor Whitmer Highlights State's Expanding Role in Defense Industry

Michigan Governor Whitmer Highlights State's Expanding Role in Defense Industry

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently joined leaders at General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights to underscore Michigan's growing presence in the defense industry. The event showcased military vehicles and defense technology, emphasizing recent investments made by General Dynamics in its campus. Governor Whitmer stated that Michigan's strong manufacturing heritage positions it well to further expand its role in national defense. She highlighted the expansion of defense companies as evidence that state investments in defense-related projects, including Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Camp Grayling, are yielding positive results. General Dynamics Land Systems, a significant defense employer in Macomb County, has completed renovations to its headquarters and is actively involved in major military programs, such as developing the XM30 Wolf, a potential successor to the Army's Bradley Fighting Vehicle. According to Scott Taylor of General Dynamics Land Systems, the first prototype of the XM...
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Ford Subsidiary Latitude AI Seeks Senior Software Engineer for Automated Driving Technology Development

Ford Subsidiary Latitude AI Seeks Senior Software Engineer for Automated Driving Technology Development

Ford Subsidiary Latitude AI Seeks Senior Software Engineer for Automated Driving Technology Development
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How U.S. military funding propelled China’s robot dogs

How U.S. military funding propelled China’s robot dogs

By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - China’s Unitree Robotics – among the world's biggest producers of humanoid and quadruped robots – based designs for its most successful robot dogs on innovations funded by the U.S. military, according to a former U.S. defense technology official and
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Governor Whitmer Condemns Anti-Islam Protest in Dearborn, Urges Unity

Governor Whitmer Condemns Anti-Islam Protest in Dearborn, Urges Unity

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement condemning an anticipated anti-Islam protest in Dearborn, Michigan, urging residents not to engage with demonstrators. The protest, spurred by conservative activist Jake Lang and Detroit Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, was advertised as a 'Christian Crusader March on Dearborn City Council Meeting' with a 'Stop Islamification of America' slogan. City officials in Dearborn have been preparing for the event, with police announcing an 'enhanced presence' at the city council meeting, which was relocated to the Henry Ford Centennial Library. Governor Whitmer stated that Dearborn is home to a vibrant community and that the agitators are traveling to the city solely to intimidate and provoke a reaction. She emphasized that such hate has no place in Michigan and that her top priority is keeping Michiganders safe. She echoed calls from Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and Police Chief Issa Shahin for residents not to confront or engage with the demonstrators.
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CACI International Opens New Manufacturing Center of Excellence for Defense Electronics in Rochester, NY

CACI International Opens New Manufacturing Center of Excellence for Defense Electronics in Rochester, NY

CACI International Inc has officially opened its Manufacturing Center of Excellence for Defense Electronics in the Greater Rochester, New York, area. This new 61,000-square-foot facility significantly expands CACI's manufacturing space by over 300%. The center will serve as a crucial hub for the development, testing, assembly, and delivery of advanced electronic warfare technologies designed to provide U.S. forces with a decisive advantage in contested environments. The facility will specifically support the production, delivery, training, customer acceptance testing, and onsite storage for CACI's Terrestrial Layer System Brigade Combat Team Manpack (TLS BCT Manpack) program with the U.S. Army. The TLS Manpack is CACI’s electronic warfare military technology for dismounted soldiers, enabling them to operate effectively in the electromagnetic battlespace. CACI President and CEO John Mengucci highlighted the company's long-term commitment to Rochester and its investment in software-defined innovation for mod...
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John James Announces Candidacy for Michigan Governor in 2026 Election

John James Announces Candidacy for Michigan Governor in 2026 Election

John James, a Republican, has announced his candidacy for governor of Michigan in the 2026 general election. He aims to succeed current Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who is term-limited. James was first elected to represent Michigan's 10th Congressional District in 2022. He is a U.S. Army veteran and a former executive at a logistics company. His campaign platform emphasizes academic excellence, economic opportunity, and safe communities, with a focus on prioritizing Michigan workers and families. James' running mate for the election is Jay DeBoyer (R). This election is one of 36 gubernatorial elections scheduled for that year, and it will significantly influence Michigan's political landscape, particularly its trifecta and triplex status. James is part of a historic group of Black gubernatorial nominees in the current election cycle.
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El-Sayed Aide Faces Backlash for Comparing GOP Opponent's Campaign Video to 'KKK Cross Burning'

El-Sayed Aide Faces Backlash for Comparing GOP Opponent's Campaign Video to 'KKK Cross Burning'

Mason Pressler, political manager for Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, sparked controversy by likening a campaign video from Republican opponent Mike Rogers to a 'KKK cross burning.' Rogers' video featured him riding in a red antique Ford pickup truck with two American flags, accompanied by Toby Keith's 'American Ride.' Pressler, in a post on X, stated that Rogers' campaign had 'the aesthetics of a 1960s white flight suburb and a KKK cross burning.' Rogers' campaign quickly condemned the remark, accusing Pressler of suggesting that 'driving a Michigan-made Ford truck is akin to the KKK.' El-Sayed's communications director, Roxie Richner, clarified that Pressler's views are his own and not representative of the campaign, citing Pressler's X bio which explicitly states his posts are personal opinions. The incident adds to existing scrutiny of El-Sayed's campaign, which has faced criticism for its left-wing politics and associations.
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CACI International Opens New Defense Electronics Manufacturing Center in Pittsford, New York

CACI International Opens New Defense Electronics Manufacturing Center in Pittsford, New York

CACI International Opens New Defense Electronics Manufacturing Center in Pittsford, New York
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Anti-Muslim rally draws hundreds of protesters outside Dearborn library

Anti-Muslim rally draws hundreds of protesters outside Dearborn library

The demonstration is part of a long history of anti-Muslim protests by some Christian extremists targeting the city over the past 20 years.
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Byron Donalds may win FL governor. It's a bigger win for GOP. | Opinion

Byron Donalds may win FL governor. It's a bigger win for GOP. | Opinion

Byron Donalds and John James could make history as the GOP's first Black governors. But Democrats and the media aren't saying much about it.
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Exclusive Private Golf Club Proposed for Lodi Township Near Ann Arbor

Exclusive Private Golf Club Proposed for Lodi Township Near Ann Arbor

Exclusive Private Golf Club Proposed for Lodi Township Near Ann Arbor
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As gas prices go up in Michigan, president urges people to pay it

As gas prices go up in Michigan, president urges people to pay it

Gas prices at the pump in Michigan on Monday, Aug. 17, have risen in a week an average of 11 cents a gallon.