Nov. 14, 2018
President Trump is nominating regulations-cutter Neomi Rao, an Indian American from Metro Detroit, to fill Brett Kavanaugh’s vacancy on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. It’s the nation’s second-most powerful court and often judges regulatory disputes.
Oct. 31, 2018
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) defends seat against GOP rival John James, who says he puts people over party. Surrogates including Trump and Obama are coming to their aid. But third-party hopefuls say only they can bridge the current political divide.
Oct. 30, 2018
Democrat Betty Jean Alexander’s lack of detail in her policy goals has Republican DeShawn Wilkins eager to compare their experience and ideas.
Oct. 24, 2018
The battle for an open U.S. House seat in Michigan’s 11th district is a millennial microcosm of national races. The major political party candidates are women who’ve never held public office. Many voters in the reliably red district seem unhappy with Trump.
Oct. 19, 2018
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow says China will blink first in the ongoing trade war with the U.S. He says U.S. economy is booming while China struggles. Kudlow adds federal spending on food stamps, welfare and the disabled should be trimmed.
Oct. 15, 2018
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow will tell Detroit business leaders White House policies have U.S. economy booming. Many GOP candidates using the issue in campaigns. But some Detroit automakers say tariffs could kill company profits.
Oct. 9, 2018
Once hiring is done, the Flex-N-Gate manufacturing facility is expected to create about 500 new jobs.
Oct. 5, 2018
The Ford Motor Company has been bleeding cash in markets other than North America. The automaker is embarking on a restructuring plan that includes cutting both products and salaried employees.
Oct. 2, 2018
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement lays out a number of regulations that will impact Detroit’s Big Three.
Sept. 26, 2018
The EPA is holding several hearings across the country about plans to freeze fuel mileage standards set under the Obama Administration. Around 150 people signed-up to comment at a hearing on the proposal in Dearborn, MI, home of the Ford Motor Company.
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