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Former U.S. Attorney General for the Eastern District of Michigan Barbara McQuade at WDET Studios.
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The Metro: Former US Attorney Barb McQuade on Trump’s defiance of court orders

Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent, The Metro April 16, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Last month, the U.S. government deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a native...

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Detroit Assembly Line
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The Metro: Labor professor says Trump tariffs’ impact on autoworkers ‘will be very painful’ to watch

Sam Corey, The Metro April 16, 2025

What will Michigan’s economy look like one year from now? How about just six months? Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever...

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FILE - Immigrants line up in the dining hall at a U.S. government holding center for migrant children, July 9, 2019, in Carrizo Springs, Texas.
  • Immigration
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Michigan Immigrant Rights Center claims Trump avoiding judge’s order, cutting funds that help kids in court

Quinn Klinefelter April 16, 2025

Tens of thousands of immigrant children — including hundreds in Michigan — came to the U.S. fleeing gangs, human trafficking...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the Detroit Economic Club on Monday, April 14, 2025.
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The Metro: Gov. Whitmer talks tariffs at the Detroit Economic Club

Sam Corey, The Metro April 16, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke at a Detroit Economic Club event...

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Stony Brook University Professor and author Musa al-Gharbi.
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The Metro: A professor’s thoughts on reforming DEI at universities

Sam Corey, The Metro April 15, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the U.S. are under threat. ...

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Inside the Flex-N-Gate manufacturing plant in Detroit.
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MichMash: How Trump auto tariffs impact Michigan; John James joins gubernatorial race + more

Hernz Laguerre April 11, 2025

Michigan U.S. Rep. John James is the latest major candidate to enter the state's gubernatorial race. As a part of...

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A truck carrying a Hede (Hong Kong) International Shipping Co., Ltd., container moves along the Port of Los Angeles Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Associated Press April 10, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for...

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Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell at WDET Studios.
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Michigan Congresswoman Dingell praises tariffs but says Trump’s approach is creating chaos

Quinn Klinefelter April 9, 2025

President Donald Trump’s flurry of tariffs is already forcing changes in the auto industry.Stellantis is temporarily stopping production at some...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered a speech about building up American manufacturing in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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WATCH: Whitmer delivers policy address in DC, meets with Trump

Rick Pluta April 9, 2025

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent Wednesday in Washington D.C. to deliver an address where she warned about the dangers of sweeping tariffs...

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Wayne State University campus, fall 2024.
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Detroit Evening Report: Federal government revokes visas for international students at WSU, universities nationwide

Sascha Raiyn April 8, 2025

The federal government has terminated the visitor status of four international students at Wayne State University and several other universities...

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The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Washington.
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Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers

Associated Press April 8, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an order for the Trump administration to return to work thousands of federal...

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A photo of the White House.
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The Metro: Political pressure is ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs

Sam Corey, The Metro April 7, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Diversity, equity and inclusion is going away. It’s been the story...

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