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Todd Spangler

Washington, D.C.

Washington Correspondent at Detroit Free Press

Detroit Free Press correspondent. Looking for a good read, a good story, something, God.

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  • Former state House Speaker Joe Tate of Detroit jumps into US Senate race

    2 days ago | freep.com | Todd Spangler

    Tate, who would be Michigan's first Black senator, joins a crowded Democratic field that includes Rep. Haley Stevens, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, and Abdul El-Sayed. The former state House speaker and Marine veteran emphasized his Detroit roots and criticized the Republican Party in his announcement video.

  • Rep. Rashida Tlaib endorses Shri Thanedar rival, Donavan McKinney, in Democratic primary

    2 days ago | freep.com | Todd Spangler

    Rep. Rashida Tlaib endorsed state Rep. Donavan McKinney against incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan's 13th Congressional District. Tlaib criticized Thanedar's representation, citing a lack of community focus and responsiveness to constituent needs. U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Detroit, a progressive stalwart in Congress who has broken in the past behind the scenes with her Democratic colleague from Michigan's largest city, U.S. Rep.

  • Trump signs memo to keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes

    5 days ago | freep.com | Todd Spangler

    President Trump signed a memorandum to expedite measures preventing invasive Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. The memorandum urges Illinois to cooperate with the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project, a key choke point against the carp. Gov. Whitmer considers the project a major win for Michigan, securing the Great Lakes and the state's economy.

  • Michigan U.S. Rep. Huizenga, echoing Trump, moves to make auto loans tax deductible

    1 week ago | freep.com | Todd Spangler

    Rep. Bill Huizenga introduced the Made in America Motors Act, proposing a tax deduction on interest paid on U.S.-assembled vehicle loans. The proposed deduction allows up to $2,500 per year for vehicles under 14,000 pounds purchased in 2025 or later. This deduction aims to incentivize American-made vehicle purchases and support domestic auto jobs, echoing a campaign promise by President Trump. U.S. Rep.

  • Trump approval rating: Michiganders polled on immigration, economy, tariffs

    1 week ago | freep.com | Todd Spangler

    A recent poll shows 56% of Michigan voters disapprove of President Trump's performance after his first 100 days of his second term. Voters gave Trump negative marks on his handling of the economy, inflation, and the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. If this is what President Donald Trump had in mind for a "golden age," color most Michiganders unimpressed.

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Todd Spangler
Todd Spangler @tsspangler
10 May 25

Whitmer is 2-for-2 with the Trump White House: jets to Selfridge and this-- Trump signs memo to keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes https://t.co/yWPJewAuz7 via @freep

Todd Spangler
Todd Spangler @tsspangler
10 May 25

Trump signs memo to keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes https://t.co/yWPJewAuz7 via @freep

Todd Spangler
Todd Spangler @tsspangler
9 May 25

In Appalachia, DOGE cuts imperil a community https://t.co/fFhfVx6CKI via @BostonGlobe