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Department of Transportation awards $9.8M grant to University of Michigan for connected vehicle technology

The technology could prevent injuries, ease traffic and improve the environment.

Rep. Debbie Dingell approves $230K for climate initiatives in Ann Arbor

The city will receive the funds to support 10 AmeriCorps members who will implement local resilience-building initiatives and launch neighborhood-focused decarbonization.

Construction season is in full swing as orange barrels are everywhere in Metro Detroit

The saying goes Michigan has two seasons which are winter and construction. And it's safe to say the latter is in full swing, as orange barrels are almost everywhere you look.

These Ann Arbor streets will be closed for Hash Bash, Monroe Street Fair on Saturday

Several streets on U-M's campus will be closed Saturday for the annual Hash Bash and Monroe Street Fair.

Hash Bash returns to University of Michigan on Saturday

Hash Bash, which celebrates all things marijuana, returns to Ann Arbor this weekend.

Michigan residents can share power outage concerns with state officials in virtual town hall

State officials will hold a virtual town hall Tuesday afternoon, where residents can voice their concerns about power outages following several widespread outage events that have occurred in recent months and years.

State to hold Dearborn, Jackson town halls to hear residentsโ€™ power outage concerns

State officials will hold a town hall in Dearborn on Monday to listen to residentsโ€™ concerns about power outages after a February ice storm caused hundreds of thousands of outages across Metro Detroit.

Michigan congresswoman, others come together to push for solutions for women on Equal Pay Day

March 14 is Equal Pay Day. The date symbolizes how far into the year women have to work to earn what men did in the previous year.

State to hold Dearborn town hall to hear residentsโ€™ power outage concerns

State officials will hold a town hall in Dearborn next week to listen to residentsโ€™ concerns about power outages after a February ice storm caused hundreds of thousands of outages across Metro Detroit.

Ann Arbor representative among those asking for answers from DTE

Four Michigan Congressional representatives are demanding answers from DTE Chairman and CEO Jerry Norcia after the company's failure to quickly restore power to nearly 900,000 households in Michigan after February's storms.

Nonprofit awarded $4M in federal funding to help build residential center in Ann Arbor

Garrettโ€™s Space has been awarded $4,000,000 in federal funding to help build a residential center. Julie and Scott Halpert started Garrettโ€™s Space after they lost their son Garrett to suicide in 2019.

Wayne County leaders donโ€™t want any more toxic waste imported from Ohio train derailment

Mayors and township supervisors from Wayne County are coming together to call for a โ€œpermanent haltโ€ on any further importation of toxic waste from the Ohio train derailment site.

Michigan officials are blindsided by arrival of waste from Ohio train derailment

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans held a news conference Friday alongside U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell and Rashida Tlaib about hazardous materials sent to Michigan.

In letter, Dingell pushes Norfolk Southern for answers in Van Buren Township train derailment

A train operated by Norfolk Southern derailed in Van Buren Township last week, alarming residents in the area following the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, also operated by the transportation company.

Train that derailed in Van Buren Township operated by Norfolk Southern; no hazmat leak reported

A train operated by Norfolk Southern, the same operators behind the Ohio derailment, went off the rails Thursday morning in Van Buren Township.

Flashpoint: Diving into the priorities of Republicans, Democrats in Michigan

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News at Local 4+.

Michigan leaders vote to change presidential primary election date from March to February

Michigan will become one of the first primaries in the country and the first in the Midwest after a National Democratic Party approved sweeping changes to the primary election calendar for the 2024 election on Saturday.

Ann Arborโ€™s TheRide receives $7M for Ypsilanti Transit Center expansion project

Federal funding will be put towards the construction of an improved and expanded transportation center, which is expected to break ground in 2026.

New poll shows where voters stand on presumptive nominees for 2024 presidential election

The new poll from Epic/MRA commissioned by Nexstar Media Group shows voters unhappy with both presumptive nominees for 2024.

Biden shows little urgency as Dems mull 2024 primary shakeup

Democrats gathering to consider shaking up the order of their 2024 presidential primary are waiting on President Joe Biden.

2022 election results: Democrat Debbie Dingell wins re-election in newly drawn Michigan 6th district

Michigan U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell has won re-election in the stateโ€™s newly drawn 6th district, defeating Republican challenger Whittney Williams in the 2022 general election.

Michigan election results for U.S. House District 6 on Nov. 8, 2022

Hereโ€™s where you can find Michigan general election results for Michigan U.S. House District 6 (Dingell vs. Williams) on Nov. 8, 2022.

Cha-ching! Biden embraces his election-year fundraising role

President Joe Biden is picking up the pace of his high-dollar fundraisers for Democratic candidates and party committees in the closing weeks before Election Day in November.

Flashpoint: Diving into what work culture could look like in the future

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News and Local 4+

Willow Run Airport granted nearly $25M for new taxiway

An airport in Washtenaw County will receive a grant to construct a new taxiway.

Federal, local officials monitoring diesel released into Detroit River

On Wednesday, federal and local officials are monitoring the release of diesel into the water Downriver.

Democrats could strip Iowa of opening spot in 2024 campaign

Democrats are poised to boot Iowa from its traditional lead-off spot in the presidential nominating calendar in 2024.

Rep. Debbie Dingell announces $10M in federal health care grants for University of Michigan

The University of Michigan will receive more than $10 million in grants for medical research.

Washtenaw Community College reveals $13.5M renovations to its community, events building

Members of the community gathered to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Morris Lawrence Building on Saturday.

Extended Flashpoint: A busy week in Michigan politics on Mackinac Island

Devin Scillian hosts an extended Flashpoint from Mackinac Island where political and business leaders from around Michigan assembled for the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference.

โ€˜They were babiesโ€™: Vigil held for victims of Uvalde shooting in Southwest Detroit

Metro Detroit leaders and the community came together for a vigil Friday (May 27) in Southwest Detroit to honor those 21 people who were killed in the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Michigan lawmakers address needed changes to help prevent school shootings

On Wednesday, Local 4 reached out to every Michigan lawmaker in Congress and asked them an open question about the shooting trend.

ACCESS hosts 16th annual Arab American Service Day with focus in Dearborn

After a two year pandemic pause, Arab American Service Day returned to the Metro Detroit area, with hundreds of volunteers showing up to serve.

In outcome of Whitmer case, some see freedom, others danger

That a jury didn't convict any of the four men charged with planning to kidnap Michigan Gov_ Gretchen Whitmer is further evidence of the political polarization in the U_S_ A defense lawyer for one of the men says it shows freedom still exists, and that the men's actions were nothing more than โ€œrough talk.โ€.

Jackson, COVID and a retirement show Congress' partisan path

A milestone Supreme Court confirmation that endured a flawed process.

Hereโ€™s the schedule for Hash Bash 2022

Held annually since 1972, the 50th-anniversary event will highlight the cannabis industry, marijuana legislation and cannabis activism.

Pandemic relief money spent on hotel, ballpark, ski slopes

An Associated Press review finds that state and local governments have spent nearly $1 billion worth of federal coronavirus aid on projects that have little to do with combating the pandemic.

End of COVID funds? House eyes $15.6B, but outlook dim

This could be the end of the line for congressional funding to fight COVID-19.

Michigan US Rep. Debbie Dingell on Russia-Ukraine, Bidenโ€™s 1st State of the Union speech

It's a Fat Tuesday tradition, with Michigan U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell stopping by WDIV.

Flat Rock chemical leak: Substance coming from underwater; source still undetermined

Officials are still trying to determine the exact source of the chemical leak in the Huron River in Flat Rock, but they have learned that the substance is coming from underwater.

EPA, EGLE investigate Flat Rock chemical leak

The city of Flat Rock is seemingly dealing with yet another chemical leak, this time into a body of water parallel to the Huron River.

Officials investigate chemical leak at Huron River in Flat Rock

Officials are investigating a chemical leak at the Huron River in Flat Rock.

Inflation highest since 1982 and Metro Detroit shoppers are feeling the impact

The cost of everything seems to be going up and fast.

Rep. Debbie Dingell tracks food prices in Metro Detroit, shares results on social media

The cost of everything from food to toiletries is up, and it may stay that way for a while. A Michigan Congresswoman says sheโ€™s feeling the pinch too, and sheโ€™s tracking prices in the area.

Surge of COVID cases prompts Rep. Debbie Dingell to hold virtual town hall

This was the chance for viewers to have a pretty intimate discussion with State Rep. Debbie Dingell and other leaders about COVID-19.Everyone involved had the chance to really speak their minds on where we are in the pandemic.

Longtime Ann Arbor LGBTQ activist Jim Toy dies at 91

Considered to be the first openly gay man in Michigan, Toyโ€™s lifetime of tireless advocacy has impacted the Washtenaw County LGBTQ community in countless ways.

Flashpoint Interview: US reps for Michigan talk changing districts, midterms

Michigan is looking at what will likely be a dramatic set of midterm elections this year after the stateโ€™s political maps were redrawn.

Michigan redistricting panel OKs US House, legislative maps

Michiganโ€™s new redistricting commission has approved congressional and legislative maps, ones that is fairer to Democrats than when the process was controlled by the Republican-led Legislature for two decades.

EPA looks to tighten rules for lead in drinking water while president works to replace pipelines

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking to tighten rules for allowable levels of lead in drinking water while the Biden Administration is looking to replace the countryโ€™s lead lines using new funds.

Get Caught Up: Drunk driving detection systems mandatory in new cars by 2026 in honor of Abbas family

When a family of five from Northville was killed by a drunk driver, the sister of one of the victims decided to make meaningful change in their honor.

Drunk driving detection systems mandatory in new cars by 2026 in honor of Abbas family

When a family of five from Northville was killed by a drunk driver, the sister of one of the victims decided to make meaningful change in their honor.

Longtime journalist, Ann Arbor area radio host Lisa Barry passes away unexpectedly

Longtime journalist and metro Detroiter Lisa Barry passed away suddenly on Tuesday.

Michigan office of US Rep. Dingell broken into, vandalized

A suburban Detroit office of U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell has been broken into and ransacked, with memorabilia belonging to her late husband and longtime Congressman John Dingell damaged.

Nightside Report Nov. 29, 2021: Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new record high, how the omicron variant impacts the COVID pandemic

Here are tonight's top stories.

Rep. Debbie Dingellโ€™s Dearborn office broken into, vandalized

Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell said her Dearborn office was broken into and vandalized on Monday.

Infrastructure bill includes money for removing lead from pipes

Removing lead from drinking water pipelines has been a key piece of Democrats sweeping bills, but the clock is ticking to get both the bills passed as Michiganders again have to worry if their water is dangerous.

Community members, elected officials gather to repaint vandalized Black Lives Matter mural in Ypsilanti

It was an all hands on deck effort this past weekend to repair a Black Lives Matter mural that was defaced in September in Ypsilanti.

Milley: US coordination with Taliban on strikes 'possible'

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, say itโ€™s โ€œpossibleโ€ the U.S. will coordinate with the Taliban on any future counterterrorism strikes in Afghanistan against Islamic State militants or others.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes $75M initiative to fight crime, hire more officers

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a $75 million initiative to fight violent crime in Michigan.

Colleagues reflect on the life, legacy of former Sen. Carl Levin

"Carl Levin did so many things and what he did will be there for generations to come,โ€ Dingell said.

Debbie Dingell asks for investigation after death of AK Steel worker who fell from catwalk in Dearborn

Rep. Debbie Dingell is asking for an investigation into AK Steel after a worker fell from a catwalk and died earlier this month at the companyโ€™s plant in Dearborn.

Ann Arbor SPARK awarded $2.4 million grant for broadband expansion in Washtenaw County

The grant will be accompanied by $600,000 in local funding for the effort.

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Ann Arbor SPARK awarded $2.4 million grant for broadband expansion in Washtenaw County

The grant will be accompanied by $600,000 in local funding for the effort.

Drunk driving crackdown bill in honor of Abbas family advances in U.S. Congress

A plan to crack down on drunk driving is advancing in U.S. Congress.

US House passes new drunk driving provisions, introduced in honor of Abbas family

The U.S. House passed new provisions that would require drunk driving prevention technology to be installed as safety equipment in new cars.

Study: Half of US cosmetics contain toxic chemicals

More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada are awash with a toxic industrial compound associated with serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight, according to a new study.

Grosse Ile bridge repair permits approved, construction to begin June 14

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the final permits for the Grosse Ile bridge repairs and construction is expected to begin soon.

US Rep. Debbie Dingell hospitalized after undergoing emergency surgery for perforated ulcer

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell underwent an emergency surgery for a perforated ulcer, according to her spokesperson Mackzenie Smith.

Flashpoint 5/2/21: Top Minnesota prosecutor Keith Ellison discusses verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News.

Inside the fight to change drunk driving laws in honor of the Abbas family

Itโ€™s been more than two years since a drunk driver took the lives of a Metro Detroit family.

Gov. Whitmer tours Eastern Michigan University vaccine clinic with Rep. Debbie Dingell

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer toured a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Eastern Michigan University alongside Congresswoman Debbie Dingell on Monday morning.

Willow Run Airport awarded more than $15 million in federal funding for upgrades

Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI), Gary Peters (MI) announced on Tuesday that Willow Run Airport will receive $15,275,685 from the Department of Transportation. The airport will use the Federal Aviation Administration grant to improve its existing runways. โ€œIโ€™m pleased to announce this federal grant, which will help improve Willow Runโ€™s daily operations.โ€โ€œInvesting in Willow Run Airport will support economic development in the region,โ€ Senator Stabenow said in a release. โ€œWillow Run Airport is a critical gateway for our local economy in Ypsilanti and Washtenaw, as well as throughout the entire tri-county area,โ€ Congresswoman Dingell said in a release. โ€œWith more than $15 million in federal funds, Willow Run can make critical improvements to their runway that will keep pilots and passengers safe, while increasing cargo capability arriving at and departing from the airport.

How Michiganโ€™s women lawmakers are breaking barriers

DETROIT โ€“ A group of Michigan women hold powerful positions in Washington, D.C., representing all of us in the House of Representatives and Senate. Rep. Rashida Tlaib is one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress. When it comes to Michiganโ€™s voices in the halls of power, many of those voices are women. โ€œI believe in listening to people, hearing what they really have to say,โ€ Dingell said. โ€œShe said, โ€˜Make sure you always know that youโ€™re representing women everywhere.โ€™โ€And women everywhere now look to Michigan for their advice.

COVID-19 law sparks dialogue on nursing home alternatives

Now, the COVID-19 relief bill is offering states a generous funding boost for home- and community-based care as an alternative to institutionalizing disabled people. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)WASHINGTON โ€“ With the memory of the pandemic's toll in nursing homes still raw, the COVID-19 relief law is offering states a generous funding boost for home- and community-based care as an alternative to institutionalizing disabled people. As it has grown to cover about 1 in 5 Americans, it's also become the nation's default long-term care program, although qualifying is often an arduous process. While the federal government requires state Medicaid programs to cover nursing home care for low-income people, that's not the case for home- and community-based support services. For now, states and advocates for the disabled are awaiting guidance from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on how the money in the COVID-19 law can be spent.

Michigan lawmakers join 7UP workers picketing in Redford

REDFORD, Mich. โ€“ For the 10th day in a row, 7UP workers picket outside the distribution center in Redford. Workers said they are on strike to fight a two-tier wage system and for a fair disciplinary process. โ€œHe worked for this company and heโ€™s out here saying heโ€™s never seen anything like this. โ€œTheyโ€™re not going to let their jobs get diminished. Weโ€™re not going to work for a second-tier wage.โ€Parent company Keurig Dr Pepper released the following statement regarding the strike:

House Democrats vow to pass minimum wage hike

The version sent to the Senate wonโ€™t include a plan to raise the minimum wage. โ€œWhen it comes to the minimum wage, I am going to be one of the loudest screamers about it,โ€ Dingell said Feb. 7. โ€œThere will be a lot of discussions about minimum wage and you may see it being moved as a separate bill,โ€ Dingell said. The last time the federal minimum wage was raised was July 24, 2009. It is currently the longest period the U.S. has gone without raising the federal minimum wage since it was instituted in 1938.

Michigan Democrats call for federal COVID relief funds to be released immediately

LANSING, Mich. โ€“ Michigan Democrats are pressuring state Republicans to vote to release more than $5 billion in COVID relief, chastising them for holding the funds. โ€œRepublicans need to stop holding these federal stimulus dollars hostage. This is not a partisan issue, these dollars should be at work here in Michigan right now,โ€ said Michigan House Minority Leader Donna Lasinski. READ: Michigan Republicans unveil $2B COVID relief plan for residents struggling due to shutdownsRepublicans have held funding, hoping to get Gov. In a statement, a spokesperson for Michigan House Speaker Jason Wentworth said, โ€œOur plan addresses all needs...

Michigan officials walk seniors through COVID vaccine sign up process amid confusion

Beyond getting the actual shot, getting signed up for a vaccination appointment can be a huge and confusing process for elderly residents -- especially since computers are needed to do so. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, from Michigan, had called on the state to set up a phone system to help simplify the appointment scheduling process for seniors. On Thursday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) held a virtual COVID vaccine information session, hearing from seniors who are beyond frustrated by the sign up process. Michigan health officials walked seniors through the stateโ€™s COVID vaccine website, where individuals are advised to seek information about vaccinations in their local communities. Officials then encouraged seniors to call 2-1-1 for assistance with scheduling a vaccination appointment, especially if they do not have access to the internet or a computer.

Cheney says she won't quit the House after Wyoming censure

FILE - In this March 6, 2019, file photo, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Wyoming Republican Party voted overwhelmingly Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 to censure U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for voting to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. On Saturday, the Wyoming Republican Party voted overwhelmingly to censure Cheney. Adโ€œWe need to honor President Trump. About two-thirds of House Republicans voted to back Trumpโ€™s effort to overturn his November election loss โ€” just hours after his supportersโ€™ deadly siege of the Capitol.

Flashpoint 2/7/21: SOS puts forth her prescription for strengthening Michiganโ€™s elections

DETROIT โ€“ A million vaccines have been distributed in Michigan, which sounds like a lot, until you realize it isnโ€™t nearly enough. On Sundayโ€™s episode we turned to one of the leading authorities on vaccines. Dr. Arnold Monto, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health spoke about where we stand on vaccine distribution. And Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson puts forth her prescription for strengthening Michiganโ€™s elections. The state leader spoke about the issue more on Sunday.

Rep. Debbie Dingell pushes own vaccine fears aside to set example for others

Like many Americans, one congresswoman has some fears about receiving a coronavirus vaccine -- but she says that shouldnโ€™t stop anyone from receiving their shot. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, from Michigan, tells Local 4 that her personal experience with vaccinations has made her fearful about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. However, the congresswoman says she has been assured by several experts -- including the nationโ€™s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci -- that the COVID vaccine is not dangerous and will not affect her the same way. She says despite her fears, she is going to receive the vaccine when itโ€™s her turn. She also hopes that anyone who is scared like her will overcome their fear of the vaccine and get vaccinated when they can.

Michigan lawmakers frustrated with vaccine rollout as most vulnerable struggle to get vaccinated

Ann Mapes is a Michigan senior who didnโ€™t need to show identification, she was just asked to roll up her sleeve. We have to make the system work for everybody.โ€READ: Tracking COVID-19 cases, deaths by Michigan countyThe only local county leader to speak with the Local 4 Defenders was Macomb County executive Mark Hackel. Macomb County has 165,000 people over the age of 65. Gretchen Whitmer opened the state to Phase 1B to include more people, the number of Macomb County Reisdents eligible to be vaccinated jumped to 265,000. The state sent Macomb County 7,200 doses this week -- enough to last the county two days, Hackel said.

Dingell staffer joins Biden administration, becomes first Arab American to serve in Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs

According to Dingell, Ramadan will become the first Arab American to serve in the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs. Ahmad will also be the first Arab American to serve in the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs and I have no doubt he will continue to build broad coalitions throughout our federal government. It is with tremendous gratitude to both Rep. Debbie Dingell and my colleagues that I look back on my two years as a member of team Dingell. Iโ€™m honored to serve in the Biden administration and hope to make you proud. I canโ€™t wait to celebrate the success and appointments of many more individuals in the near future,โ€ said Ramadan.

Metro Detroit leaders respond to the repeal of Trumpโ€™s โ€˜Muslim travel banโ€™

DETROIT โ€“ One of President Joe Bidenโ€™s first moves in the White House was to repeal former President Donald Trumpโ€™s travel ban on people from several predominantly Muslim countries. When Trump enacted the travel ban, thousands of Metro Detroiters protested nearly immediately. Initially the ban restricted travel from many Middle Eastern countries. And when visa applicants request entry to the United States, we will apply a rigorous, individualized vetting system. But we will not turn our backs on our values with discriminatory bans on entry into the United States.

Democratic Michigan leaders eager to โ€˜get to workโ€™ with Biden, Harris sworn in

Senator Debbie Stabenow, from Michiganโ€œIt was such an honor to witness history today as President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn into office. More than a trailblazer and trusted voice for President Biden, Vice President Harris will fight for justice and equality in this nation. And I look forward to getting the job done with President Biden and Vice President Harris.โ€ Rep. DingellU.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, Michiganโ€™s 13th districtโ€œI congratulate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their historic inauguration. The inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris completed the peaceful transfer of power as required by our Constitution. The success of President Biden and Vice President Harris will be a success we all share.

Washtenaw County law enforcement, Rep. Debbie Dingell release joint statement ahead of presidential inauguration

ANN ARBOR โ€“ Rep. Debbie Dingell and police departments across Washtenaw County have released a joint statement about community safety ahead of Inauguration Day. Although the group said no imminent threat within the county leading up to the inauguration has been reported, officials said they are working closely with their state and federal colleagues to ensure the community remains safe. โ€œTogether, we have been monitoring the activities related to the attack on the Capitol building in Washington D.C. and the subsequent fallout leading to the upcoming Presidential Inauguration,โ€ read the statement. Ahead of expected armed protests this weekend at Michiganโ€™s Capitol, Michigan State Police, the Michigan National Guard and the FBI now have an increased presence at the building and throughout downtown Lansing. To see the full statement, click here.

Fury at the shaken Capitol over the attack, security, virus

Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON โ€“ This time the fury enveloping the U.S. Capitol comes not from an insurgent mob but from within. The anger on display is searing โ€” Democrat against Republican; Republican against Republican; legislators of both parties against the catastrophic security failure that left top leaders of the government vulnerable to last week's violence as well as to the coronavirus in their ranks. Shaken members, long accustomed to protective bubbles, inquired whether they can expense their own bulletproof vests to taxpayers (yes they can). McCarthy had joined most House Republicans in December in supporting a lawsuit to block Bidenโ€™s election, and again last week in two votes against certifying Bidenโ€™s win. In their oath of office, lawmakers vow to defend the Constitution โ€œagainst all enemies, foreign and domestic.โ€

Fury at the shaken Capitol over the attack, security, virus

Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON โ€“ This time the fury enveloping the Capitol comes not from an insurgent mob but from within. The anger on display is searing โ€” Democrat against Republican; Republican against Republican; legislators of both parties against the catastrophic security failure that left top leaders of the government vulnerable to last week's violence as well as to the coronavirus in their ranks. Shaken members, long accustomed to protective bubbles, inquired whether they can expense their own bulletproof vests to taxpayers (yes they can). McCarthy had joined most House Republicans in December in supporting a lawsuit to block Bidenโ€™s election, and again last week in two votes against certifying Bidenโ€™s win. In their oath of office, lawmakers vow to defend the Constitution โ€œagainst all enemies, foreign and domestic.โ€

Congress members could face $1,000 fine for not wearing a face mask under proposed legislation

A second Democratic member of the House who was forced to go into lockdown during last weeks violent protest has tested positive for COVID-19. Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington says she has tested positive. She criticized Republican members of Congress who declined to wear a mask when it was offered to them. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)Lawmakers are proposing that members of Congress should be fined if they do not wear a face mask on Capitol grounds after several representatives tested positive for COVID-19 this week. The legislation comes after multiple lawmakers tested positive for the virus this week following the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 -- a potential super-spreader event.

Michiganโ€™s members of Congress weigh in on possible second impeachment of President Trump

The U.S. House of Representatives geared up to move forward with impeachment, with proceedings on Monday led by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. During the short session Monday morning, Democrats tried to pass a resolution urging Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment. Michiganโ€™s members of Congress weighed in on a possible second impeachment of President Donald Trump. So far, none of Michiganโ€™s Republican members have said whether they will vote for the articles of impeachment introduced Monday. โ€œWe will act with urgency, because this President represents an imminent threat,โ€ Pelosi said in a letter late Sunday to colleagues.

โ€˜They didnโ€™t care if they hurt peopleโ€™ -- Michigan lawmakers react to deadly DC riots

DETROIT โ€“ Michigan members of Congress shared details of the violent and deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol Building Wednesday. READ: Michigan lawmakers respond to deadly siege on US Capitol BuildingMembers of Congress continue to reel from the insurrection on Capitol Hill as stories of fear, chaos and bravery have come out. Bill Huizenga was one of them trying to take benches to try and secure the chamber,โ€ said Rep. Debbie Dingell. โ€œI started seeing clips and began to realize that there were mobs that didnโ€™t care if they hurt people or damaged people,โ€ Dingell recalled. Michigan officials are calling for the removal of Maddock and any representative who participated in the violence.

Dingell renews push to change drunk driving law 2 years after Abbas family tragedy

DETROIT โ€“ Itโ€™s been two years since a drunk driver took the lives of a Metro Detroit family. All five in the vehicle, Issam Abbas, 42, Rima Abbas, 38, Ali Abbas, 14, Isabella Abbas, 13, and Giselle Abbas, 7, died. โ€œThe beautiful, young Abbas family was stolen from us by a drunk driver who never should have been behind the wheel of a car. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a study in July 2020 which found that more than 9,400 drunk driving deaths could be prevented each year when drunk driving prevention technology is made standard on every new car. Also see: Fund established in honor of Dearborn family killed in drunk driving crashLegislation Introduced Calling for Drunk Driving Safety & Technology Standards

Michigan lawmakers respond to deadly siege on US Capitol Building

DETROIT โ€“ Some Michigan lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office as they recount the terrifying moments when they were told to hide and find shelter. READ: Michigan lawmakers call on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump from officeThe deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol Building took place while the entire Congress was on their respective floors. Sen. Debbie Stabenow described the chaos and confusion Thursday morning and said many staffers were visibly upset after reaching a secure location. Related: Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell on Capitol riot: โ€˜They were attacking what is the symbol of our country and our democracyโ€™โ€œThey opened some back doors and -- without telling us exactly what was happening -- they started yelling โ€˜Go go go go go!โ€™โ€ Stabenow recalled. Related: Michigan GOP Rep. Lisa McClain describes situation inside U.S. CapitolMore coverage

Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell on Capitol riot: โ€˜They were attacking what is the symbol of our country and our democracyโ€™

Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) has offered a description of what is was like to be in the U.S. House chambers on Wednesday when pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol building. โ€œThey were attacking the symbol of our country and our democracy, and we have to fight for it.โ€Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan gives @SavannahGuthrie a firsthand account of what it was like inside the Capitol as pro-Trump rioters broke in on Wednesday afternoon. You saw law enforcement obviously engaged on the floor. You saw law enforcement then -- their protection detail -- take leadership very quickly off of the floor. โ€œThey were attacking what is the symbol of our country and our democracy, and we have to fight for it, all of us ...

House Democrats prepared to defend Michigan election results in Congress

LANSING, Mich. โ€“ Michiganโ€™s house Democrats said they plan to defend Michiganโ€™s election results if there is an objection Wednesday in Congress. President-Elect Joe Biden, who won the Electoral College 306-232, is set to be inaugurated Jan. 20. WATCH: Congress holds Electoral College confirmation vote for BidenThe process is ceremonial and is typically a smooth and easy process. Some members of congress who may object were on the ballot in the same election,โ€ said Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee. โ€œAs they continue to sow doubt in Michiganโ€™s election results when it comes to the presidential election, they have no issue taking their own oath of office a few days ago.

Flashpoint 1/3/21: Revisiting conversation on grief with poet, undertaker and philosopher Thomas Lynch

DETROIT โ€“ The year 2021 is here and for many it could not come soon enough. Still, does change on the calendar and in the White House mean a change of fortunes for so many struggling Americans? There was a roundtable discussion on the topic Sunday with guests. And with so much loss and heartache compounding every day we revisited a conversation with poet, essayist, undertaker and philosopher Thomas Lynch on processing grief in isolation. Segment OneMichigan Democratic Congresswoman, Debbie Dingell; Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of the Detroit News; Detroit journalist, Stephen Henderson; Sandy K. Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional ChamberSegment TwoPoet, essayist, undertaker and philosopher Thomas Lynch.

Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief

The bill was passed with what lawmakers had thought was Trump's blessing, and after months of negotiations with his administration. It was unclear what, if anything, Trump accomplished with his delay, beyond angering all sides and empowering Democrats to continue their push for higher relief checks, which his own party opposes. In his statement, Trump repeated his frustrations with the COVID-19 relief bill for providing only $600 checks to most Americans instead of the $2,000 that his fellow Republicans already rejected. Lawmakers now have breathing room to continue debating whether the relief checks should be as large as the president has demanded. Aside from unemployment benefits and relief payments to families, money for vaccine distribution, businesses and more was on the line.

Unemployment benefits for millions in limbo as Trump rages

Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday night unless Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections. Lauren Bauer, a fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution, has calculated that 11 million people would lose aid from the programs immediately without additional relief; millions more would exhaust other unemployment benefits within weeks. He said he will be left with no income by the second week of January if Trump fails to sign the bill. McCarthy said he already burned through much of his savings as he waited five months to begin receiving his unemployment benefits. She is receiving about $125 a week under the pandemic unemployment program and says she will be unable to pay her bills in about a month.

GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos

The congressional Republican leaders have been left almost speechless by Trumpโ€™s year-end scorching of their work. Instead, Washington is now hurtling toward a crisis with COVID aid about to collapse, as the president is at his Mar-a-Lago club. Many have opposed larger $2,000 checks as too costly and poorly targeted. Even if the House is able to approve Trump's $2,000 checks on Monday, that measure would likely die in the GOP-controlled Senate, which is due back in session on Tuesday. The year-end package Trump railed against as a โ€œdisgraceโ€ is the product of months of work.

Michigan members of Congress weigh in on COVID stimulus status

LANSING, Mich. โ€“ Members of the Michigan delegation are weighing in on the stimulus stalemate. With President Donald Trumpโ€™s demand for $2,000 checks, some democrats are finding themselves in a pretty unusual situation. Trumpโ€™s sudden demand for $2,000 checks for most Americans was swiftly rejected by House Republicans on ThursdayREAD: GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaosCongresswoman Debbie Dingell spoke out in Washington on Thursday. Republicans blocked the bill in part because they wanted to cut foreign aid before sending larger checks to Americans. The rare Christmas Eve session of the House lasted just minutes, with help for millions of Americans awaiting Trumpโ€™s signature on the bill.

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