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Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. told The Midwesterner that HHS is studying toxicology reports of trans killers to see whether medications play a role in their behavior:

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. told The Midwesterner that HHS is studying toxicology reports of trans killers to see whether medications play a role in their behavior:

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U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet refuses to stand up for her old state Senate voters and demand an election so they can have representation in Lansing. Rivet responded, “I don’t know,” when asked why it’s taking so long for Gretchen Whitmer to schedule a special election.

U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet refuses to stand up for her old state Senate voters and demand an election so they can have representation in Lansing. Rivet responded, “I don’t know,” when asked why it’s taking so long for Gretchen Whitmer to schedule a special election.

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Nigerian professor Nkechy Ezeh was heralded by West Michigan elites as a leader in education. She recently pleaded guilty to stealing $1.4 million from her GR preschool nonprofit. Here's what she said shortly before she was honored with a "distinguished service award":

Nigerian professor Nkechy Ezeh was heralded by West Michigan elites as a leader in education. She recently pleaded guilty to stealing $1.4 million from her GR preschool nonprofit. Here's what she said shortly before she was honored with a "distinguished service award":

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she does in front of the camera "whatever goofy thing" her social media people tell her to. Has anyone ever heard a commander in chief wannabe say that?

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she does in front of the camera "whatever goofy thing" her social media people tell her to. Has anyone ever heard a commander in chief wannabe say that?

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And just like that, the Democrats’ House majority is over. Speaker Joe Tate didn’t even show up on the last day.

And just like that, the Democrats’ House majority is over. Speaker Joe Tate didn’t even show up on the last day.

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During a "foreign policy" panel in Munich, Gretchen Whitmer said AOC knew more about foreign policy than her. She struggled to answer about Ukraine and even looked to a Trump ambassador for an answer. This is the Gretchen Whitmer the Michigan media has insulated for 8 years.

During a "foreign policy" panel in Munich, Gretchen Whitmer said AOC knew more about foreign policy than her. She struggled to answer about Ukraine and even looked to a Trump ambassador for an answer. This is the Gretchen Whitmer the Michigan media has insulated for 8 years.

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. told The Midwesterner the priority for farmland should be food production, not data centers or solar power plants. He said government subsidies are "distorting the marketplace and making it difficult for farmers to actually farm their land."

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. told The Midwesterner the priority for farmland should be food production, not data centers or solar power plants. He said government subsidies are "distorting the marketplace and making it difficult for farmers to actually farm their land."

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"You know how political this governor is," Aric Nesbitt says of Gretchen Whitmer as she maneuvers for 2028. "Gov. Whitmer is very political and understands public relations better than most governors. Too bad she's a horrible governor for the people of Michigan."

"You know how political this governor is," Aric Nesbitt says of Gretchen Whitmer as she maneuvers for 2028. "Gov. Whitmer is very political and understands public relations better than most governors. Too bad she's a horrible governor for the people of Michigan."

The Midwesterner

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gives herself an "A" grade for "making Michigan a place where people want to live, work, and play." Michigan ranks 40th nationally in per capita income – its lowest ranking ever – plummeting from 18th in 2000.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gives herself an "A" grade for "making Michigan a place where people want to live, work, and play." Michigan ranks 40th nationally in per capita income – its lowest ranking ever – plummeting from 18th in 2000.

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Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow said in 2020 that while she was in California, "I ended up homeless. I lived in the back of my car for a few weeks". McMorrow has repeatedly told this story, sometimes also claiming the so-called "homeless" period was "a few nights".

Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow said in 2020 that while she was in California, "I ended up homeless. I lived in the back of my car for a few weeks". McMorrow has repeatedly told this story, sometimes also claiming the so-called "homeless" period was "a few nights".

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On Detroit PBS in 2015, Jocelyn Benson said she was "very proud" to be on the Southern Poverty Law Center board:

On Detroit PBS in 2015, Jocelyn Benson said she was "very proud" to be on the Southern Poverty Law Center board:

The Midwesterner

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While Jocelyn Benson submitted her petition signatures for Jocelyn Benson to approve, the candidate for governor used the steps of her office building for a mini rally. Benson's campaign disabled the video on YouTube, but it is here:

While Jocelyn Benson submitted her petition signatures for Jocelyn Benson to approve, the candidate for governor used the steps of her office building for a mini rally. Benson's campaign disabled the video on YouTube, but it is here:

The Midwesterner

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Former Flint Mayor Karen Weaver told The Midwesterner residents had "election concerns" about fraud and when they asked SOS Jocelyn Benson to help, they were accused of "pushing a Republican agenda." Weaver said Flint voters were "disenfranchised" and Benson did nothing.

Former Flint Mayor Karen Weaver told The Midwesterner residents had "election concerns" about fraud and when they asked SOS Jocelyn Benson to help, they were accused of "pushing a Republican agenda." Weaver said Flint voters were "disenfranchised" and Benson did nothing.

The Midwesterner

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.Mike Cox 2026: "I was on the Trump agenda before Donald Trump came on the scene." The Republican running for Michigan governor said he ended illegal aliens obtaining drivers licenses and banned DEI policies while he was state attorney general from 2003-2011.

.Mike Cox 2026: "I was on the Trump agenda before Donald Trump came on the scene." The Republican running for Michigan governor said he ended illegal aliens obtaining drivers licenses and banned DEI policies while he was state attorney general from 2003-2011.

The Midwesterner

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Republican candidate for governor Mike Cox told The Midwesterner he is opposed to the idea of taxing services for a state property tax cut. "We still haven't solved all the ghost jobs situation," Cox said. "I can't even contemplate raising any tax," he added.

Republican candidate for governor Mike Cox told The Midwesterner he is opposed to the idea of taxing services for a state property tax cut. "We still haven't solved all the ghost jobs situation," Cox said. "I can't even contemplate raising any tax," he added.

The Midwesterner

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Elissa Slotkin is going (campaigning?) around the country telling other states that Michiganders shoot yard signs and wives lie to their husbands to work for her campaign. Disparaging your home state is…an interesting tactic.

Elissa Slotkin is going (campaigning?) around the country telling other states that Michiganders shoot yard signs and wives lie to their husbands to work for her campaign. Disparaging your home state is…an interesting tactic.

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In a poorly read speech today, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lamented the Chinese government funding companies to compete with America. Whitmer has funded a Chinese company with $715 million in taxpayer dollars (to effectively compete with American companies).

In a poorly read speech today, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lamented the Chinese government funding companies to compete with America. Whitmer has funded a Chinese company with $715 million in taxpayer dollars (to effectively compete with American companies).

The Midwesterner

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Management consultant Christy Gillenwater told a House Oversight subcmte Wednesday she estimated Jocelyn Benson's husband, Ryan Friedrichs, could make a $70 MILLION commission if the Saline Twp. data center is built:

Management consultant Christy Gillenwater told a House Oversight subcmte Wednesday she estimated Jocelyn Benson's husband, Ryan Friedrichs, could make a $70 MILLION commission if the Saline Twp. data center is built:

The Midwesterner

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Video obtained exclusively by The Midwesterner shows leftist agitators trespassing Saturday at the home of state Rep. Angela Rigas to demand she withdraw support for anti-illegal immigration bills:

Video obtained exclusively by The Midwesterner shows leftist agitators trespassing Saturday at the home of state Rep. Angela Rigas to demand she withdraw support for anti-illegal immigration bills:

The Midwesterner

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Here the moderator of Gretchen Whitmer's chat with BlackRock divulges Related Companies CEO Jeff Blau "is working out a big data center project with you" in Saline Township. At the end of her answer, she changes "we" to "Jeff". Jocelyn Benson's husband is VP of the company.

Here the moderator of Gretchen Whitmer's chat with BlackRock divulges Related Companies CEO Jeff Blau "is working out a big data center project with you" in Saline Township. At the end of her answer, she changes "we" to "Jeff". Jocelyn Benson's husband is VP of the company.

The Midwesterner

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Michigan state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) cuts the head off a chicken as she invites supporters to "slay Republicans" with her:

Michigan state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) cuts the head off a chicken as she invites supporters to "slay Republicans" with her:

The Midwesterner

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U.S. Rep. John James today announced he is introducing legislation to repeal the Biden vehicle “kill switch” mandate. “I do not support the vehicle kill switch mandate and I never will,” he said. But here’s what Rep. James said in January after he voted against a repeal:

U.S. Rep. John James today announced he is introducing legislation to repeal the Biden vehicle “kill switch” mandate. “I do not support the vehicle kill switch mandate and I never will,” he said. But here’s what Rep. James said in January after he voted against a repeal:

The Midwesterner

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U.S. Rep. John James says he "has concerns" about SOS Jocelyn Benson verifying his petition signatures for governor, but he's turning in 30,000 "because you never can be too careful." James noted Benson attempted to kick Donald Trump off the ballot in 2024.

U.S. Rep. John James says he "has concerns" about SOS Jocelyn Benson verifying his petition signatures for governor, but he's turning in 30,000 "because you never can be too careful." James noted Benson attempted to kick Donald Trump off the ballot in 2024.

The Midwesterner

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During the governor's budget presentation today (Gretchen Whitmer didn't attend), state Rep. Matt Maddock asked if Whitmer was going to try to get back thousands of dollars spent on fancy coffeemakers and plane tickets. Short answer: No.

During the governor's budget presentation today (Gretchen Whitmer didn't attend), state Rep. Matt Maddock asked if Whitmer was going to try to get back thousands of dollars spent on fancy coffeemakers and plane tickets. Short answer: No.

The Midwesterner

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🚨🚨The number of votes cast by non-citizens in the Michigan 2024 election is continuing to grow. "Remember it was 1, and then it was 15, and then it was 16. I'm telling you right now, it's near 80," House Oversight Cmte Chairman Jay DeBoyer told reporters on Thursday.

🚨🚨The number of votes cast by non-citizens in the Michigan 2024 election is continuing to grow. "Remember it was 1, and then it was 15, and then it was 16. I'm telling you right now, it's near 80," House Oversight Cmte Chairman Jay DeBoyer told reporters on Thursday.

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