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John James’ Detroit Tigers home opener message conflicts with Turks & Caicos travel

U.S. Rep. John James (R-MI) is taking criticism for making a Detroit Tigers post about the team’s home opener on Friday while he vacations in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Former Army lawyer who resigned because of Hegseth’s policies to run for office in Michigan

U.S. Army veteran Tom Turner announced his campaign for Michigan’s 57th House District seat on Tuesday after leaving a military position over disagreements with the Trump administration’s policies at the Department of Defense.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoes education bill over voucher school expansion

On Monday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed a bill that would have forced the state to opt into a national voucher school program.

Pennsylvania governor candidate Stacy Garrity says GOP was correct to let health care tax credits expire

Stacy Garrity, the Republican frontrunner in Pennsylvania’s 2026 gubernatorial race, says congressional Republicans were “absolutely correct” to let the premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expire.

Kansas Republicans defy House Speaker Dan Hawkins and pass prescription drug consumer protections bill

This week, Kansas Republicans joined Democratic lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 20, which supporters say will drive down the price of prescription drugs in the state.

Former Kentucky Gov. Bevin sentenced to 60 days in jail amid legal battle with estranged son

On Tuesday, a judge issued an arrest warrant for former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) after she found him in contempt of court for repeatedly failing to provide financial records.

Tennessee ICE raids and anti-immigration efforts continue to accelerate

Even though Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minneapolis and Chicago have captured national attention in recent months, Tennessee is embracing the Trump administration’s unprecedented war on immigrants in ways other states are not.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt appoints energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill Markwayne Mullins’ Senate seat

On Tuesday, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) announced that he will appoint energy executive Alan Armstrong to the U.S. Senate to fill the remainder of Sen. Markwayne Mullins’ (R-OK) term.

Palantir-linked donations riddle Michigan Senate race, McMorrow returned the money

A Sunday report from Detroit News shows that three Michigan Senate candidates have accepted campaign donations from the tech company Palantir, which has a $30 million federal contract with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Report: Vivek Ramaswamy shelled out $12K in campaign funds on luxury Puerto Rico vacation

Campaign finance records for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) show that the Republican candidate used nearly $12,000 in campaign money for a luxury trip to Puerto Rico last November.

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