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The Justice Department on Friday ordered California election officials to identify suspected noncitizens on voter rolls and set aside their mail-in ballots warning that officials who knowingly count ballots cast by noncitizens could face criminal liability. The action marks an es...
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press Former President Barack Obama delivered a forceful rebuke of the administration of Donald Trump, as he rallied voters in Detroit to head to the pol...
Michigan’s U.S. Senate race is drawing national attention, and this weekend both major candidates are getting high-profile help at the top of their tickets. In Detroit on Saturday night, former President Barack Obama headlined a rally urging voters to support Democratic Senate ca...
Former President Barack Obama was in Michigan with most of the major Democratic candidates Saturday. The rally was held at Cass Tech High School in Detroit, among the speakers were Obama, Mayor Mary Sheffield, Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson....
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield addressed the crowd at Cass Technical High School ahead of a speech from former President Barack Obama, who came to support Michigan Democratic hopefuls....
DETROIT (WXYZ) For Michigan voters, Saturday marked the start of nine days of early in-person voting. Kazha Jones was joined by fellow Detroiters, including 48-year-old Navy veteran Tyrone Elam, at the Northwest Activities Center. "On voting day, it can be very hectic between the...
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Dr. Sabrina "The People Expert" to discuss the importance of getting out to vote, her new book and talk show. For more information visit: https://sabrinajackson.com/...
With Election Day just over a week away, the city of Detroit is making sure residents know they don’t have to wait to make their voices heard. Early in-person voting is already underway across Michigan, and Detroit is marking the occasion with a citywide push to get residents to ...
Early in-person voting locations are now open in Michigan through Sunday, Nov. 1. Here’s what to know about early voting, and the other ways you can still vote and register before Election Day....
Detroit’s nine days of early in-person voting begin Saturday, Oct. 24 and continue until the day before Election Day. If you want to vote and come hang out with us, BridgeDetroit will be at the Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd. 48235, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday for P...
The breakdown: Selfridge Air National Guard Base is preparing to receive the F-15EX Eagle II, a modernized fighter with advanced radar, more than 30 onboard computers, a touchscreen cockpit, fly-by-wire controls and electronic-warfare defenses. The jet can exceed Mach 2 and carry...
With less than two weeks until Election Day, President Donald Trump has made a significant adjustment to his administration's trade policies with Canada. WATCH the full report here: Trump removes tariffs on several Canadian goods just days before Election Day The White House anno...
What to know: Ann Arbor City Council is considering new protections for places of worship amid concerns about protests and confrontations near religious institutions. The proposed ordinance amendment passed its first reading this week and is expected to be discussed again Nov. 5....
Witnesses in Florida have reported seeing federal immigration agents outside early voting sites in two separate incidents this week, raising concern because of a federal law that prohibits the presence of armed officers or troops near polling places. One of the incidents now is b...
Voters can check their voter registration status and look up their local clerk information at Michigan.gov/Vote. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3....
What to know: Mayor Mary Sheffield launched the “State of the Youth” school tour at Detroit Edison Public School Academy. 24 school visits are planned to connect City Hall directly with Detroit teenagers. The goal is to listen to young people, address their needs, and strengthen ...
Vice President JD Vance is returning to Michigan for a rally one week before Election Day. Vance is scheduled to join Republicans during a midterm rally in Howell at CHI Aviation on Oct. 27. Vance was last in Michigan on Oct. 15 for a rally in Monroe. His visit next week comes as...
In just two weeks before the midterm election, the Trump administration has asked a federal court to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses while another candidate with the same name remains on the ballot....
Detroit voters on Nov. 3 will see four initiatives on their ballots. Get familiar with what you’ll be asked to decide on. Ballot proposals and millages by Lauren Razzaq Proposal 1: Constitutional Convention Michiganders will also vote on whether Michigan should hold a constitutio...
While control of Congress is drawing much of the attention heading into Election Day, voters across the country will also decide the fate of dozens of consequential ballot measures that could influence policy well beyond their states. According to Ballotpedia, 145 state ballot me...
Two former FBI intelligence officials who specialized in foreign election interference were charged Friday with making false statements about their roles in investigating the origins of Hunter Bidens laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election. Nikki Floris and Bradley...
President Donald Trump is continuing to campaign for Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as early voting picks up across the country. Trump stopped in Sioux City, Iowa, on Thursday night to campaign for Republican Senate nominee Ashley Hinson. He is schedule...
Two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning that also left two suspected gunmen dead, the military said, violence that is likely to heighten political tensions and security concerns ahead of Israels parliamentary election next week. T...
Most of the immigrants targeted by federal authorities in California this week for alleged voter fraud had applied for U.S. citizenship and now face charges related to lying on forms or during interviews. Those charges could lead to years in prison and thwart their efforts to nat...
Consumer Reports found more than 600 reports to the Consumer Product Safety Commission this year involving Millie Moon diapers. Parents described redness, swelling, blisters, peeling, bleeding and other painful infant skin reactions, some of which required medical care. Many pare...
Early voting begins Saturday across Detroit, giving voters their first chance to cast ballots in person ahead of Election Day. The start of early voting comes as Michigan remains firmly in the national political spotlight, with former President Barack Obama scheduled to campaign ...
In addition to choosing Michigan’s next governor, senator, and other local officials, voters will decide on several proposals in the November 2026 general election. Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Two proposals will appear on the November ballot for all Michigan voters. Propo...
This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan Bridge Michigan held its inaugural Issues Summit on Wednesday at Marygrove Conservancy in Detroit Panels drew from the newsroom’s yearlong reporting initiative, Bridge Listens, and were moderated by Bridge reporters Topics included heal...
A Detroit City Council member is pulling back on a controversial inquiry into the zoning compliance of several beloved bars and restaurants near Kercheval Avenue after the city’s building department provided proof that the establishments were in compliance. Renata Miller, who too...
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed New Hampshire officials to limit when voters may use a student ID to receive a ballot, agreeing that a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement of the policy was too close to Election Day. The unsigned order was a win for New Hampshire Sec...
How secure is your vote? Multiple layers of security protect every vote cast in Michigan, from the moment a ballot enters a drop box or tabulator to the certification of final results. Absentee drop boxes are required under state law to be constructed of steel, bolted into place ...
People in Hamtramck have no idea who to call their mayor after a recount favored the challenger a year after the 2025 mayoral election.
People in Hamtramck have no idea who to call their mayor after a recount favored the challenger a year after the 2025 mayoral election.
Less than 24 hours after 7 News Detroit hosted Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed for a Senate debate at Broadcast House, voters in Rochester are sharing how it will impact their vote. Rochester is one of Michigan's most closely divided cities politically a reflection of the broader ...
Imagine someone stole your home without ever stepping foot inside. It's happening in Metro Detroit, where scammers use fake deeds to take ownership of properties that don't belong to them. Detroit City Council Member Mary Waters discusses the growing problem....
Former President Barack Obama will visit Detroit Saturday to stomp on behalf of Democratic candidates Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. A "Get Out the Vote" rally is set for 5-7 p.m. aiming to motivate voters and encourage them to support Democrats up and ...
Buried in a regulatory filing released the same day Metas latest earnings showing record revenue, CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Metas board struck a deal that could help him pay Californias proposed billionaire tax, in exchange for a promise to stay in the state. Meta reported revenue ...
The U.S. Department of Justice will be sending election monitors to seven Michigan cities, according the Michigan Attorney General's Office. According to AG Dana Nessel, the DOJ's Civil Rights Division sent notices to the cities that monitors will be present at the polling places...
Voters in Michigan and Kansas saw their Senate candidates square off in high-stakes debates, with control of the Senate potentially hanging in the balance. In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers traded sharp attacks in one of the countrys most competitive...
The Trump administration told a judge Wednesday evening that construction on the presidents controversial 250-foot triumphal arch could begin in just two weeks, days after the midterm elections. The Justice Department said in Wednesdays court filing that the National Capital Plan...
Q. How do I apply for an accessible absentee ballot? A. Voters with print disabilities may apply for an accessible electronic absentee voter ballot that can be completed electronically, printed, and returned to the local clerk. The absentee request form is available in Large Prin...
The DHC says too few tenants qualified for mortgages. Some tenants say the agency’s own blunders blocked them from homeownership. Outlier Media · Aaron Mondry · Detroit Housing Commission pauses home sales as tenants struggle to qualify...
With less than two weeks until Election Day, many Michigan voters say affordability remains their top concern, from the cost of filling up their gas tanks to paying for groceries. During Wednesday night's U.S. Senate debate, Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed addr...
In addition to choosing Michigan’s next governor, senator, and other local officials, voters will decide on several proposals in the November 2026 general election. Voters in Lenawee County will see local proposals, including city, township, and school district-specific proposals...
Voters in Commerce Township and the Village of Wolverine Lake are facing a major choice at the ballot box this November. Proponents say an $18.6 million dollar bond proposal would fund a major expansion of local non-motorized pathways and would connect neighborhoods to schools, p...
What to know: Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed traded sharp criticism during a debate less than two weeks before Election Day. Rogers highlighted manufacturing job losses and high utility and auto insurance costs, while El-Sayed emphasized lowering living costs ...
Some of the youngest voters in Metro Detroit were paying close attention to the debate between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Former Rep. Mike Rogers.
Anonymous text messages targeting school board candidates across southeast Michigan are claiming the candidates support Flock surveillance cameras, raising questions about who is behind the messages just days before Election Day. Candidates in several districts say they have neve...
With just 13 days until Election Day, Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faced off in the final debate in the race for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday night at WXYZ-TV in Southfield. WATCH THE FULL DEBATE IN THE VIDEO PLAYER BELOW: Watch the entire U.S. Senate debate...
With Election Day approaching , Michigan voters can verify their voter registration status in less than two minutes. ---> How early can you vote in person for Michigan’s 2026 General Election? Here’s what to know Confirming registration details is critical, especially for residen...
With just two weeks to go before Election Day, Michigan's U.S. Senate race is entering a critical stretch and voters across Metro Detroit say they want less campaign rhetoric and more specific answers from candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed. Watch Randy's story in the vide...
Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.
Alexis Wiley from Moment Strategies talks about what Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are doing to win over the vote in Detroit, and how impactful the Black vote is....
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press Hundreds of fiery residents and business owners raised concerns about a new Detroit City Council member’s requests for information on whether bars ...
Consumers Energy is looking for a rate hike on natural gas prices less than a week after the public service commission approved a $139 million increase....
In addition to choosing Michigan’s next governor, senator, and other local officials, voters will decide on several proposals in the November 2026 general election. Voters in St. Clair County will see local proposals, including city, township, and school district-specific proposa...
Election Day in Michigan is on Tuesday, Nov. 3, but voters can cast their ballots earlier. Voters can head to an early voting site to cast their ballot in person before Election Day. Here’s what voters need to know: What is early voting? Early voting allows voters to cast a ballo...
Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber....
With Election Day less than three weeks away, Michigan U.S. Senate candidates answered a series of questions in Detroit, including one about the state’s workforce. Republican candidate Mike Rogers and Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed took the stage separately at the Detroit Ec...
