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LIVE: John James, Mike Rogers join supporters at Grand Rapids unity event
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- LIVE: John James, Mike Rogers join supporters at Grand Rapids unity event
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- 26:06
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- LIVE: John James, Mike Rogers join supporters at Grand Rapids unity event
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- LIVE Weather Update
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- 14:40
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Hit and miss showers in the outlook through the weekend with somewhat muggy air "sticking" around. (Get it?) Catch a LIVE update right here!
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- Can a Lake Sturgeon live to be over 400? This Great Lakes study says YES
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Imagine a single fish swimming in the Great Lakes today that was alive 400 years ago.
That's around the time of the Pilgrims, even earlier than Michigan's first permanent European settlers.
A new study on lake sturgeon life expectancy suggests it's possible.
Lake sturgeon, sometimes called "living dinosaurs," have been around since before the Great Lakes even formed. Now, researchers say these massive prehistoric fish may live far longer than previously thought.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/lake-sturgeon-great-lakes-400-years-new-study-prehistoric-fish-department-natural-resources-environment-kalamazoo-west-michigan
#news #michigan #lakesturgeon #life #expectancy #study #environment #DNR #wildlife #localnews #westmichigan #livingdinosaurs #greatlakes
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- National Blueberry Festival | Weekend drives influx of visitors to South Haven businesses
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The National Blueberry Festival began Thursday in South Haven, bringing visitors to local farms and businesses for a tradition that has continued for more than six decades.
At DeGrandchamp Farms, blueberries stretched across the fields as visitors picked fruit, shopped and sampled blueberry-themed treats.
“I just tried the blueberry salsa. I’d never heard of such a thing,” Natalie Roedemeir, who was visiting from St. Louis, Missouri, said. “It was really good.”
Rick Oberle, who's visiting from Columbia, Missouri, told News Channel 3 he and others were eating blueberry ice cream and taking fruit home.
“We’re having blueberry ice cream. And it’s delicious,” Oberle said. “We loaded up our car with blueberries we’re going to bring back home to Missouri.”
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/blueberry-festival-weekend-south-haven-farms-shops-photos-economy-west-michigan-toursim-business-fruit-ice-cream-ww...
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- Days after Primary Election, this Michigan Rep. is hosting a Voting Rights Town Hall
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Just days after the August Primary Election wraps, State Representative Julie Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) is hosting a Voting Rights Town Hall, offering information about Michigan's election system, voting rights and election security.
Throughout her 20 years running for office, Rogers said she’s seen skepticism surrounding the election process really ramp up, and she’s now working to restore confidence in the process by making sure no questions go unanswered.
“I think it's important to kind of lay out the facts and lay out people's rights,” Rogers said. “We really want to get people the information that they're asking for.”
Rogers will be joined by Michigan Deputy Secretary of State, Aghogho Edevbie, and other community experts to provide a behind the scenes look at how Michigan’s elections are run.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/days-primary-election-state-rep-julie-rogers-host-voting-rights-town-hall-politics-elections-b...
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- Progressive candidates win big in Michigan Primary, but what about November?
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Progressive candidates have garnered support across the country in Democratic primaries, prevailing over moderates.
That was true in Michigan in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary for former public health official Abdul El-Sayed, and also in the U.S. House District 7 primary for Will Lawrence.
"A lot of rank-and-file ordinary Democrats who are not the establishment, they are eager for candidates, officeholders who are going to fight, who are gonna be combative," Grand Valley State University political science professor Don Zinman said.
Lawrence appeared with fellow democrats at a press conference Thursday and explained what he thinks propelled progressive wins.
"We're seeing a movement of voters and candidates who are declaring themselves to be unbought and our standing alongside working people against these entrenched economic powers," Lawrence said.
There is concern among some Democrats, however, about whether the candi...
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- Family pleads for answers as search continues for missing women, child in Michigan
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Family members say they're desperate for answers as Michigan State Police continue searching for three people who disappeared after a trip on the Muskegon River.
Troopers are looking for Jazzmin Hock, 28, Sarah Vida, 28, and Kayden Kovalcik, 9, who have been missing for nearly two days.
Search teams returned to the Muskegon River Thursday after suspending operations at 10:45 p.m. the night before.
As of just after 6 p.m., investigators confirmed they found two inflatable tubes that are believed to have been used by Hock, Vida and Kovalcik. They also found footprints, which are being evaluated as part of their investigation.
"Since this incident was reported, search and rescue personnel have been working continuously utilizing ground, water, and aerial resources," troopers said on X. "Search efforts remain active, and investigators are following all available leads. We continue to ask the public to stay away from the active search are...
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- Can you imagine a fish living 400 years or more in the Great Lakes?
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Imagine a single fish swimming in the Great Lakes today that was alive 400 years ago.
That's around the time of the Pilgrims, even earlier than Michigan's first permanent European settlers.
A new study on lake sturgeon life expectancy suggests it's possible.
Lake sturgeon, sometimes called "living dinosaurs," have been around since before the Great Lakes even formed.
Now, researchers say these massive prehistoric fish may live far longer than previously thought.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/lake-sturgeon-great-lakes-400-years-new-study-prehistoric-fish-department-natural-resources-environment-kalamazoo-west-michigan
#news #michigan #shorts #sturgeon #lakesturgeon #life #expectancy #study #greatlakes #fish #science #localnews #westmichigan
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- Kalamazoo County voters approve child care expansion millage
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Kalamazoo County voters on Tuesday approved a millage that aims to expand access to child care.
The eight-year millage will be levied from 2027 through 2034.
The tax will cost about $50 annually for a home with a taxable value of $100,000 and is expected to generate about $6.4 million in its first year.
County leaders say funding will be used to expand access to child care for children ages 5 and younger, provide grants to local child care providers and help increase wages for child care workers.
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- Morning Minute - salmonella, AI stock bubble, students cheating with AI
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Good Morning Minute!
Chipotle is pulling this ingredient due to salmonella 🌯
Will the AI stock bubble burst? 🫧
And, a professor caught AI-using students 🏫
Kirk Mason tells us more:
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- Memorial remembers seven victims of Grand Haven murder-suicide
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- 4:59
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Countless strangers have become invested after the murders of a Grand Haven mom and her six children and subsequent suicide of the family’s killer, the husband and father.
The tragedy began making national headlines the same day as the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office announced what first responders had discovered inside a smoky two-story home the morning of Friday, July 24.
Victims were spread throughout the home with gunshot wounds, officials reported.
Now, nearly two weeks later, people who never met Amanda "Mandy" Karolkiewicz have been getting to know parts of who she was through social media archives.
Family members, pointing specifically to her TikTok page, say that it captures some of the ways in which she was relatable to many, while also being one-of-a-kind.
Moreover, the six children, ages 5-15, have affected widespread concern, family members acknowledge.
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- LIVE: Michigan Democratic governor nominee Jocelyn Benson 'announcement' after primary election win
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- 50:13
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Sitting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic nomination for Governor in Michigan Tuesday. She is holding a press conference and rally in Lansing at 3 p.m. where she will make an "announcement," according to representatives from her office.
She has not yet specified what the announcement will be about.
Benson was in Detroit Tuesday night waiting for polls to close in the Democratic primary for governor as she faced off against Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
She's been in charge of Michigan's elections and motor vehicles for nearly eight years now, and went into Tuesday night as the favorite to carry the Democratic mantle for the highest office in the state.
She's a lawyer by trade with a focus on civil rights and voting.
She joined Wayne State University's faculty in 2005 and was appointed dean of the law school in 2012.
Two years earlier, in 2010, she first ran for office in Michigan i...
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- LIVE: Michigan Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers at GOP Unity brunch after primaries
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- 1:25:06
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Michigan's Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers is joining members of Michigan's GOP at a Unity Brunch in Macomb County following the state's Aug. 4 primary election.
Rogers ran in the primary election uncontested and will face-off against Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, who won the Democratic nomination against U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.
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- LIVE Weather Update
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- 15:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Keep the rain gear the ready. Spotty showers possible. Get caught up on the weekend outlook LIVE right here!
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- SpaceX rocket crashes into moon
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- SpaceX has finally made it to the moon, just not in the way the company planned.
It's after part of its Falcon 9 rocket crashed into it earlier this morning, leaving a fresh crater behind.
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- MICHIGAN PRIMARY | Analysts expect heavy outside spending as U.S. Senate contest tightens stakes
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Abdul El-Sayed’s path to becoming the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate was fueled by strong support in some of West Michigan’s largest counties, where large vote margins helped him overcome Haley Stevens’ wins in several smaller communities.
Political science professor John Clark of Western Michigan University said El-Sayed’s performance across the region stood out because his support was not limited to one type of community.
“I think that a lot of folks, and I’d probably be one of them, were surprised that El-Sayed did as well as he did across the entire state,” Clark said. “His success wasn’t just concentrated in the college towns or in this place or that place.”
El-Sayed won five of the seven most populated counties in the News Channel 3 viewing area, including Kent, Ottawa and Kalamazoo.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/senate-election-michigan-abdul-el-sayed-mike-rogers-analyst-outside-spending-politics-go...
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- Remembering the life, legacy of Coldwater Director of Public Safety Joseph Scheid
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- In the days following the sudden death of Coldwater’s Director of Public Safety, Joseph Scheid, he’s being remembered for ways he made the community a better place, far beyond the badge.
Scheid devoted nearly three decades to protecting and serving the City of Coldwater, now leaving behind a department who looks up to him and a legacy spanning an entire community.
“Being the police chief of any community, you tend to be one of the most visible positions and persons,” Keith Baker, Coldwater city manager, said. “From the outpouring of support and comments and positive social media reactions to his impact, obviously it's been well documented and broad.”
Joining the police department in 1996 as a patrol officer, it was Scheid’s first job out of college, and he’s been steadily rising through the ranks ever since– serving as corporal, sergeant, deputy director of public safety, acting director of public safety, and ultimately director ...
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- MICHIGAN PRIMARY | Bill Huizenga, Sean McCann to battle for U.S. House's 4th District seat
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The race for the U.S. House of Representatives' fourth district seat is set.
Incumbent Bill Huizenga (R) faces state senator Sean McCann (D - MI-19) after both won their respective primary races by considerable margins on Tuesday night.
Huizenga defeated Holland mayor Phil Tanis with nearly 85% of the vote, while McCann defeated challenger Diop Harris II with nearly 66% of the vote.
Both candidates for the House seat are running on lowering costs for Michigan families, but both say the other is making that difficult.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/bill-huizenga-sean-mccann-us-house-4th-district-seat-incumbent-affordability-michigan-elections-politics-november-representatives-congress-state-legislature-wwmt
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- MICHIGAN PRIMARY | Newly passed millage to expand childcare access in Kalamazoo County
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Kalamazoo County voters on Tuesday approved a millage that aims to expand access to child care.
Unofficial election results show the proposal passed with about 63% of the vote.
The eight-year millage will be levied from 2027 through 2034.
The tax will cost about $50 annually for a home with a taxable value of $100,000 and is expected to generate about $6.4 million in its first year.
County leaders say funding will be used to expand access to child care for children ages 5 and younger, provide grants to local child care providers and help increase wages for child care workers.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/voters-approve-eight-year-childcare-millage-august-4-primary-election-results-access-money-generation-kalamazoo-county-western-michigan
#news #michigan #politics #election #primary #polls #government #localnews #childcare #kalamazoo #access #millage #proposal #ballot
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- Gretchen Whitmer endorses Jocelyn Benson for Michigan governor: 'She will fight for you'
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to carry on her legacy as Michigan's next governor.
Benson defeated her opponent, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, in Tuesday's primary election.
She will now go head to head in the November election against Republican Congressman John James.
"This November, we need to elect Benson as the 50th Governor of Michigan," Whitmer said. "Every single day she will fight for you, to save you money, fix our roads, support our students to grow Michigan's economy," Whitmer said.
#news #michigan #politics #governor #election #primary #jocelynbenson #gretchenwhitmer #polls #government #localnews #lansing
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- Michigan Democrats seek unity for general election after contentious U.S. Senate primary
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- It was a long and bruising Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, but now that's it's over, the party is turning its focus to winning in November, with just three months to go.
Late into Tuesday, supporters corralled inside their Detroit watch parties for Congresswoman Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed, watching the results creep in.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/state/democrats-unity-general-election-us-senate-primary-abdul-el-sayed-haley-stevens-mallory-mcmorrow-politics-government-election
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- RFK Jr: Nurses, transplant professionals "deserve a system that respects their medical judgment"
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr is calling for a system that respects the judgment of nurses and transplant professionals in America.
This comes as RFK Jr. says more than 49,000 organ transplants in 2025.
"Everyone of those donors, every one of those families, every patient waiting for that gift deserves complete confidence that our organ donation system is safe, ethical and worthy of their trust," he said. "...They deserve a system that respect their medical judgment and puts patient safety first."
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- FULL ROUNDTABLE | Vance asks Congress for help in Federal fraud fight
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- 23:54
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday called on Congress to help codify a broader federal anti-fraud effort, arguing that stronger data-sharing rules, steeper penalties and more resources are needed to stop waste, fraud and abuse in government programs.
Speaking at a roundtable event with lawmakers focused on fraud prevention, Vance said the Trump administration’s fraud task force had identified $230 billion in fraud and stopped $56 billion in fraudulent payments since it was created.
He said the effort, which has involved agencies across the federal government, should now be backed by legislation to make the changes permanent.
"This effort will fundamentally always have a limitation unless our colleagues in the House and the Senate are working with us," Vance said. "In order to make this really work, we need our colleagues in Congress to really codify some of this stuff, to make sure that it becomes law."
The vice president said fra...
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- Top 10 proposals on how Congress can fight fraud
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- How can Congress fight fraud?
White House Domestic Policy Director Vince Haley may have the answer - in the form of 10 proposals.
"Fraud steals taxpayer dollars, but such corruption steals something even more precious: it steals the blessings and benefits of work," Haley said.
The 10 proposals come as Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday called on Congress to help codify a broader federal anti-fraud effort, arguing that stronger data-sharing rules, steeper penalties and more resources are needed to stop waste, fraud and abuse in government programs.
Speaking at a roundtable event with lawmakers focused on fraud prevention, Vance said the Trump administration’s fraud task force had identified $230 billion in fraud and stopped $56 billion in fraudulent payments since it was created.
He said the effort, which has involved agencies across the federal government, should now be backed by legislation to make the changes permanent.<...
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- Stephen Miller calls for tougher penalties, says fraudsters "belong in jail"
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday called on Congress to help codify a broader federal anti-fraud effort, arguing that stronger data-sharing rules, steeper penalties and more resources are needed to stop waste, fraud and abuse in government programs.
A major theme of the remarks was the need for stronger data-sharing between state and federal governments. Vance said the federal government often lacks visibility into who ultimately receives benefits administered by states, and he urged Congress to require states to share information more consistently.
Chairman Andrew Ferguson, who also spoke at the event, said fraud has been enabled by weak penalties and outdated systems. He argued that better technology and shared databases could prevent many fraudulent claims before money leaves the government.
“Data is the enemy of fraud,” Ferguson said, adding that simple verification measures could save taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars.
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- VP JD Vance seeks Congressional help in Federal fraud fight
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday called on Congress to help codify a broader federal anti-fraud effort, arguing that stronger data-sharing rules, steeper penalties and more resources are needed to stop waste, fraud and abuse in government programs.
Speaking at a roundtable event with lawmakers focused on fraud prevention, Vance said the Trump administration’s fraud task force had identified $230 billion in fraud and stopped $56 billion in fraudulent payments since it was created.
He said the effort, which has involved agencies across the federal government, should now be backed by legislation to make the changes permanent.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/nation-world/jd-vance-asks-congress-for-help-in-federal-fraud-fight-touts-230-billion-identified-medicare-medicaid-health-american-taxpayer-data-sharing-penalties-waste-abuse-stephen-miller-andrew-ferguson-task-force-vice-president
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- State Senator Mallory McMorrow thanks her U.S. Senate supporters, Stevens supporters for their work
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in a massive victory for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state.
The real test of El-Sayed’s and progressives’ strength will now come in a November matchup against Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman who ran unopposed for the GOP nomination. The seat is pivotal to Democrats’ chances of flipping the Senate and El-Sayed will face the challenge of uniting a divided Democratic base after a bruising primary.
The race remained tight throughout Tuesday night, with a winner not declared until early Wednesday. In his final remarks at a primary night party before the race was called, El-Sayed said “tomorrow we begin to mend fences.”
El-Sayed’s campaign said Stevens called to concede Wednesday.
El-Sayed’s win represents a significant shift for the Democratic Party; in 2018 he lost the gubernatorial p...
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- El-Sayed expresses gratitude for democracy after Michigan U.S. Senate primary win
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in a massive victory for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state.
The real test of El-Sayed’s and progressives’ strength will now come in a November matchup against Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman who ran unopposed for the GOP nomination. The seat is pivotal to Democrats’ chances of flipping the Senate and El-Sayed will face the challenge of uniting a divided Democratic base after a bruising primary.
The race remained tight throughout Tuesday night, with a winner not declared until early Wednesday. In his final remarks at a primary night party before the race was called, El-Sayed said “tomorrow we begin to mend fences.”
El-Sayed’s campaign said Stevens called to concede Wednesday.
El-Sayed’s win represents a significant shift for the Democratic Party; in 2018 he lost the gubernatorial p...
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- 'There is so much more that unites us' El-Sayed on campaign ahead after U.S. Senate nomination
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in a massive victory for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state.
The real test of El-Sayed’s and progressives’ strength will now come in a November matchup against Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman who ran unopposed for the GOP nomination. The seat is pivotal to Democrats’ chances of flipping the Senate and El-Sayed will face the challenge of uniting a divided Democratic base after a bruising primary.
The race remained tight throughout Tuesday night, with a winner not declared until early Wednesday. In his final remarks at a primary night party before the race was called, El-Sayed said “tomorrow we begin to mend fences.”
El-Sayed’s campaign said Stevens called to concede Wednesday.
El-Sayed’s win represents a significant shift for the Democratic Party; in 2018 he lost the gubernatorial p...
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- Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, on opponent Mike Rogers
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in a massive victory for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state.
The real test of El-Sayed’s and progressives’ strength will now come in a November matchup against Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman who ran unopposed for the GOP nomination. The seat is pivotal to Democrats’ chances of flipping the Senate and El-Sayed will face the challenge of uniting a divided Democratic base after a bruising primary.
The race remained tight throughout Tuesday night, with a winner not declared until early Wednesday. In his final remarks at a primary night party before the race was called, El-Sayed said “tomorrow we begin to mend fences.”
El-Sayed’s campaign said Stevens called to concede Wednesday.
El-Sayed’s win represents a significant shift for the Democratic Party; in 2018 he lost the gubernatorial p...
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- Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary, major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in a massive victory for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state.
The real test of El-Sayed’s and progressives’ strength will now come in a November matchup against Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman who ran unopposed for the GOP nomination. The seat is pivotal to Democrats’ chances of flipping the Senate and El-Sayed will face the challenge of uniting a divided Democratic base after a bruising primary.
The race remained tight throughout Tuesday night, with a winner not declared until early Wednesday. In his final remarks at a primary night party before the race was called, El-Sayed said “tomorrow we begin to mend fences.”
El-Sayed’s campaign said Stevens called to concede Wednesday.
El-Sayed’s win represents a significant shift for the Democratic Party; in 2018 he lost the gubernatorial p...
- Title
- LIVE: Abul El-Sayed victory speech after winning Michigan Senate primary
- Runtime
- 45:48
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in a massive victory for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state.
His campaign announced he will deliver his victory speech at 10:30 a.m. in Detroit.
The real test of El-Sayed’s and progressives’ strength will now come in a November matchup against Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman who ran unopposed for the GOP nomination. The seat is pivotal to Democrats’ chances of flipping the Senate and El-Sayed will face the challenge of uniting a divided Democratic base after a bruising primary.
The race remained tight throughout Tuesday night, with a winner not declared until early Wednesday. In his final remarks at a primary night party before the race was called, El-Sayed said “tomorrow we begin to mend fences.”
El-Sayed’s campaign said Stevens called to concede Wednesday.
El-Sayed...
- Title
- LIVE: The latest at 10p.m. on August Primary Results in Michigan
- Runtime
- 25:07
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- LIVE: Election results are coming in to News Channel 3's newsroom.
WATCH LIVE as we bring you Team Coverage of the major races in Tuesday's Primary.
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- LIVE: Jocelyn Benson speaks after AP projects her victory in Democratic nomination
- Runtime
- 20:26
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Sitting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic nomination for Governor in Michigan Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Benson was in Detroit Tuesday night waiting for polls to close in the Democratic primary for governor as she faced off against Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
She's been in charge of Michigan's elections and motor vehicles for nearly eight years now, and went into Tuesday night as the favorite to carry the Democratic mantle for the highest office in the state.
She's a lawyer by trade with a focus on civil rights and voting.
She joined Wayne State University's faculty in 2005 and was appointed dean of the law school in 2012.
Two years earlier, in 2010, she first ran for office in Michigan in an unsuccessful bid for Secretary of State.
In 2016, she served as CEO of a nonprofit to fight inequality in sports.
Then in 2018, she ran again for Secretary of St...
- Title
- Stevens and El-Sayed remain in tight race for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed remained locked in a close race early Wednesday in Michigan's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, with vote counting expected to continue into the day.
Both candidates addressed supporters overnight, acknowledging the race remained too close to call.
"We knew that this was going to be a close race, and that's exactly what we've got," Stevens said. "I am feeling fired up, and you should be too."
The closely watched and costly primary drew national attention because the winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in a race expected to help determine control of the U.S. Senate. The contest also emerged as a key test of the Democratic Party's establishment and progressive factions.
Progressive candidates, including some backed by democratic socialists, have recently scored primary victories in heavily Democratic districts, including in New York and Denver. A win in poli...
- Title
- US Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on election night as race remains too close to call
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed remained locked in a close race early Wednesday in Michigan's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, with vote counting expected to continue into the day.
Both candidates addressed supporters overnight, acknowledging the race remained too close to call.
"We knew that this was going to be a close race, and that's exactly what we've got," Stevens said. "I am feeling fired up, and you should be too."
The closely watched and costly primary drew national attention because the winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in a race expected to help determine control of the U.S. Senate. The contest also emerged as a key test of the Democratic Party's establishment and progressive factions.
Progressive candidates, including some backed by democratic socialists, have recently scored primary victories in heavily Democratic districts, including in New York and Denver. A win in poli...
- Title
- US Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens on election night as race remains too close to call
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed remained locked in a close race early Wednesday in Michigan's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, with vote counting expected to continue into the day.
Both candidates addressed supporters overnight, acknowledging the race remained too close to call.
"We knew that this was going to be a close race, and that's exactly what we've got," Stevens said. "I am feeling fired up, and you should be too."
The closely watched and costly primary drew national attention because the winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in a race expected to help determine control of the U.S. Senate. The contest also emerged as a key test of the Democratic Party's establishment and progressive factions.
Progressive candidates, including some backed by democratic socialists, have recently scored primary victories in heavily Democratic districts, including in New York and Denver. A win in poli...
- Title
- Perry Johnson after loss to John James: 'We want to have a better Michigan'
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Congressman John James is now the Republican nominee in the race for Michigan's governor, fending off a challenge from businessman Perry Johnson.
Johnson, while addressing his supporters Tuesday night, said he was proud of the coalition they created, and what he called a movement for government efficiency.
He did not directly concede to James in his speech, as the votes were not all in.
"The early results aren't what we hoped for, but we have united conservatives to create the MEGA MOVEMENT," Johnson said on Facebook. "...We will continue to demand the MEGA audit, income tax elimination, property tax reform, and skepticism towards data centers!"
He continued, "The career politicians and special interests may win tonight, but they will not win the future. We will make Michigan great again!"
According to Johnson, his campaign brought the different movements of the Republican Party, and he feels the desire for more transpare...
- Title
- Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wins Democratic nomination for governor
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Sitting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic nomination for Governor in Michigan Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Benson was in Detroit Tuesday night waiting for polls to close in the Democratic primary for governor as she faced off against Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
She's been in charge of Michigan's elections and motor vehicles for nearly eight years now, and went into Tuesday night as the favorite to carry the Democratic mantle for the highest office in the state.
She's a lawyer by trade with a focus on civil rights and voting.
She joined Wayne State University's faculty in 2005 and was appointed dean of the law school in 2012.
Two years earlier, in 2010, she first ran for office in Michigan in an unsuccessful bid for Secretary of State.
In 2016, she served as CEO of a nonprofit to fight inequality in sports.
Then in 2018, she ran again for Secretary of St...
- Title
- Congressman John James defeats Perry Johnson, wins Republican nomination for governor
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Congressman John James has beat out his opponent, businessman Perry Johnson, becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Michigan.
As a combat veteran, businessman and congressman for Michigan's 10th District, James is running with hopes to make Michigan more affordable, safer and stronger again.
"We are standing for the things that are right and good and beautiful in this state and we are the only ones who will be able to do it," James said.
After serving eight years active duty in the U.S. Army, James returned home to Michigan with a focus on building jobs and strengthening Michigan's economy.
According to the congressman and proud ally of President Donald Trump, education is one of his top priorities, and he wants more accountability for school funding.
James is pledging that, if he is elected, he'll opt in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit on day one.
The Education Freedom Tax Credit supports nation...
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- John James and Jocelyn Benson win Michigan governor nominations in state's 2026 primary election
- Runtime
- 5:22
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Sitting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic nomination for Governor in Michigan Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Congressman John James has beat out his opponent, businessman Perry Johnson, becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Michigan.
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- Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan's Senate nomination. Your Morning Minute
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Good Morning Minute🗳️
Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.
Both addressed supporters, saying the vote count could continue well into the day.
"We knew that this was going to be a close race, and that's exactly what we've got," Stevens said. "I am feeling fired up, and you should be too."
The bitter and expensive campaign attracted national attention not just because the general election for the seat will help decide which party controls the Senate. It also became the most notable proxy battle between the Democratic Party's establishment and progressive wings.
Candidates from the left-flank — including democratic socialists — have found surprising success in the party's U.S. House primaries, including in New York and Denver. Those races, however, were in deep...
- Title
- LIVE: Abdul El-Sayed gives remarks as results continue to be tallied in Michigan Primary
- Runtime
- 20:21
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- LIVE: Abdul El-Sayed gives remarks as results continue to be tallied in Michigan Primary
#news #michigan #live #livestream #abdulelsayed #government #politics #election
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- LIVE: Haley Stevens gives remarks as results continue to be tallied in Michigan Primary
- Runtime
- 5:31
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- LIVE: Haley Stevens gives remarks as results continue to be tallied in Michigan Primary
#news #michigan #live #livestream #election #primary #politics #government #localnews
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- Title
- "I will work for YOU": Jocelyn Benson's full speech after winning Democratic Primary in Michigan
- Runtime
- 21:24
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Watch as Jocelyn Benson takes center stage after winning the Democratic Primary in the race for Michigan Governor on Tuesday.
"Because that is the question facing voters this fall, my friends. Who do you want Michigan's leaders to work for, the people or the powerful? Well, you all know who I work for," Benson said. "I will work for all of you and every Michigander in this state. Not the highest bidder, not corporate interests, not Donald Trump. You."
#news #michigan #live #livestream #jocelynbenson #governor #speech #primary #nominee #democrat #politics #government #localnews
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- Title
- FULL SPEECH | John James shares excitement amid winning Republican Primary in Michigan
- Runtime
- 10:36
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Congressman John James went head to head with businessman Perry Johnson Tuesday for the Republican nomination for governor.
As a combat veteran, businessman and congressman for Michigan's 10th District, James is running with hopes to make Michigan more affordable, safer and stronger again.
"We are standing for the things that are right and good and beautiful in this state and we are the only ones who will be able to do it," James said.
After serving eight years active duty in the U.S. Army, James returned home to Michigan with a focus on building jobs and strengthening Michigan's economy.
The Congressman and proud ally of President Donald Trump says education is one of his top priorities, wanting more accountability for school funding.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/state/john-james-primary-election-perry-johnson-michigans-republican-primary-governor-michigan-race-politics-education-tax-credit-
#news #michigan #johnja...
- Title
- ELECTION NIGHT | Perry Johnson supporters await results for the Republican nomination for governor
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Businessman Perry Johnson is facing off against Congressman John James Tuesday for the Republican nomination for governor.
Johnson first ran for Michigan governor in 2022, but did not qualify for the primary ballot.
He tells voters his business experience will make Michigan run more efficiently, making the centerpiece of his campaign the 'MEGA Audit.'
If elected, he wants every state department to show how they're spending taxpayer funds and rebuild their budgets from scratch every year.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/state/perry-johnson-business-experience-michigan-governor-john-james-republican-gop-nomination-lansing-primary-data-center-education-audit
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- Title
- ELECTION NIGHT | Michigan Senate primary could signal Democrats’ direction as Stevens faces El-Sayed
- Runtime
- 6:45
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Michigan voters head to the polls Tuesday in one of the nation’s most closely watched primary elections, with U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan) seeking her party’s nomination for the open U.S. Senate seat against former public health official Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
Polls close statewide at 8 p.m., and political observers across the country are watching because the outcome could shape not only Michigan’s representation in Washington, but also the future direction of the Democratic Party.
Stevens currently represents Michigan’s 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before serving in Congress, she worked in the Obama administration, where she was part of the team that helped oversee the federal response to the auto industry’s financial crisis.
Throughout her time in Congress, Stevens has centered her message on growing American manufacturing, supporting union jobs, strengthening the economy, investing in technolo...
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- ELECTION NIGHT | Winner of Senate Race in Michigan Primary to face Mike Rogers in November
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign is set to host an election watch party Tuesday night in a race being watched for signs of where the Democratic Party may be headed.
El-Sayed is facing off against Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the primary race. The winner will face off against Former Congressman Mike Rogers, who's running unopposed in the Republican Primary.
El-Sayed has said he did not grow up with ambitions of becoming a politician, and instead worked in health care before entering politics because of what he has called “our broken politics.”
“I’m running for U.S. Senate because in the state that built the American dream, it shouldn’t be this hard just to get by to pay our bills or afford our groceries, or see our doctors, or get our politicians in D.C. to give a damn about us,” El-Sayed said in a campaign ad.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/state/michigan-senate-primary-eyed-for-clues-to-democra...
- Title
- ELECTION NIGHT | John James to speak as results get tallied in Michigan Primary
- Runtime
- 6:02
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Congressman John James is going head to head with businessman Perry Johnson Tuesday for the Republican nomination for governor.
As a combat veteran, businessman and congressman for Michigan's 10th District, James is running with hopes to make Michigan more affordable, safer and stronger again.
"We are standing for the things that are right and good and beautiful in this state and we are the only ones who will be able to do it," James said.
After serving eight years active duty in the U.S. Army, James returned home to Michigan with a focus on building jobs and strengthening Michigan's economy.
The Congressman and proud ally of President Donald Trump says education is one of his top priorities, wanting more accountability for school funding.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/state/john-james-primary-election-perry-johnson-michigans-republican-primary-governor-michigan-race-politics-education-tax-credit-
#news #michigan #el...
