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After Comey indictment, acting AG leaves door open to Whitmer investigation over ’86 45′ [MICHIGAN ADVANCE]
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could face a federal investigation into an “86 45” emblem visible in the background of a virtual appearance she made several years ago.
Wisconsin GOP Rep. Dean Kaufert to retire following Heartland Signal inquiry into sexual harassment investigation
Wisconsin state Rep. Dean Kaufert (R-Neenah) announced his retirement three days after Heartland Signal asked his office about an investigation into inappropriate sexual comments he allegedly made about underage girls in 2019.
Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy holds big cash lead over Democrat Amy Acton after $25 million loan
The Republican and Democratic frontrunners in the race to be Ohio’s next governor raised similar amounts from donors before Ramaswamy tapped his personal fortune.
DFL lawmaker mocks JD Vance’s ‘losing streak,’ urges him to visit Minnesota
After Viktor Orbán’s landslide loss days after a JD Vance visit, Minnesota Rep. Andy Smith is publicly urging the vice president to bring his “magnetic personality” to campaign for state Republicans in 2026.
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Wisconsin GOP Rep. Dean Kaufert to retire following Heartland Signal inquiry into sexual harassment investigation
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DFL lawmaker mocks JD Vance’s ‘losing streak,’ urges him to visit Minnesota
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Indicted lawyer DePerno represents Michigan GOP governor hopeful Perry Johnson in John James suit
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Tennessee legislature passes Charlie Kirk Act, which could force colleges to punish students for protests
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Milwaukee prohibits masks for law enforcement
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