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Whitmer raises concerns as Trump administration tries pushing out international students

1 week ago | fox2detroit.com | Jack Nissen |Tim Skubick

The Michigan governor is raising concerns about recent moves by the Trump administration as it attempts to force college students who are studying abroad in the U.S. to leave. Dozens of people enrolled at Michigan colleges have been told to leave while some have gone home, according to the universities. What we know: There are approximately 27,500 students from other countries studying at Michigan-based universities.
Michigan's political odd couple Whitmer and Hall in spotlight after Trump visit

1 week ago | fox2detroit.com | Tim Skubick |David Komer

There they were. Michigan's political odd couple in a history-making visit to the Oval Office, side-by-side. Last week Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Speaker of the House Matt Hall were together chatting with President Donald Trump. The backstory: So do the two get along? Last December the governor was asked about their working relationship. "It's pretty good actually," she said. Tim Skubick: "It started at zero?" Whitmer: "It's budding.
TIM SKUBICK: The new school Senate candidate

1 week ago | thedailynews.cc | Tim Skubick

By the time Gary Peters was ready to run for the U.S. Senate, he had an impressive resume as long as your arm. That included a tour in the Navy, a stint in the state legislature, he was state lottery czar and run unsuccessfully for state attorney general. By the time Debbie Stabenow was teed up to run for the U.S. Senate, her even more impressive resume was as long as your leg.
TIM SKUBICK: A refresher course on compromise

2 weeks ago | thedailynews.cc | Tim Skubick

This week's installment is a Refresher Course 101 on the political term "compromise."Oops! An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Daily News!
TIM SKUBICK: A political version of ‘who’s on first’

3 weeks ago | thedailynews.cc | Tim Skubick

The politics of today is not what it was years ago.
Michigan Republican leader signals support for higher taxes on electric vehicles

4 weeks ago | fox2detroit.com | Jack Nissen |Tim Skubick

The Michigan House speaker has endorsed a plan to raise taxes on electric vehicles in an effort to find more funding for road construction. It's not the typical Republican talking point, but as Rep. Matt Hall (R-Allegan) said Wednesday, if money is needed - it wouldn't be the worst place to start. Big picture view: The Michigan legislature and governor are both looking for better avenues to fund the state's road infrastructure.
TIM SKUBICK: Common ground?

1 month ago | thedailynews.cc | Tim Skubick

Well, that didn't take long. In fact, it was exactly 92 days. On March 13, 2025, a former wanna-be ESPN sports reporter walked into the power center of the free world and sat down with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
Pollster: Duggan's independent run for governor may spell doom for Democrats

1 month ago | fox2detroit.com | Tim Skubick |David Komer

A Michigan pollster is confirming state Democratic fears that the independent candidacy of Mike Duggan for governor means the Republican will win the governorship. Many in Lansing are watching the gubernatorial run of the Detroit mayor closely. Big picture view: "I think it would be a mistake to write anyone off, especially someone who has been written off before," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Pollster: Duggan's independent run for governor may spell doom for Democrats

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Tim Skubick

FOX 2 - A Michigan pollster is confirming state Democratic fears that the independent candidacy of Mike Duggan for governor means the Republican will win the governorship. Many in Lansing are watching the gubernatorial run of the Detroit mayor closely. Big picture view"I think it would be a mistake to write anyone off, especially someone who has been written off before," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
TIM SKUBICK: A return to polite politics?

1 month ago | thedailynews.cc | Tim Skubick

On paper, it had all the elements of a classic Jerry Springer donnybrook. The question was would the two guests transfer that from paper to the telly? Curtis Hertel Jr. and Jim Runestad knew each other. Oh yeah, they did.