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Senate confirms Trump nominee Caine for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote
Read full article: Senate confirms Trump nominee Caine for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight voteThe Senate has confirmed President Donald Trumpโs nominee to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Pentagon official: US military has no authority to do drone strikes on drug cartels in Mexico
Read full article: Pentagon official: US military has no authority to do drone strikes on drug cartels in MexicoA top Pentagon official says that special operations forces do not have the authority to launch drone attacks at drug cartels in Mexico.
Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE
Read full article: Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGEPeople across the political battleground of Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. say they're worried about cuts to Social Security.
Federal job cuts loom for Veterans Affairs employees, including Michigan worker who speaks out
Read full article: Federal job cuts loom for Veterans Affairs employees, including Michigan worker who speaks outAfter witnessing mass federal firings, concerns about potential further job cuts, including U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs employees, are rising.
The Latest: Trump grants monthlong exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports
Read full article: The Latest: Trump grants monthlong exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on importsPresident Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, as worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing.
Ann Arbor protesters take stand against President Trumpโs military aid freeze to Ukraine
Read full article: Ann Arbor protesters take stand against President Trumpโs military aid freeze to UkraineProtesters gathered on the steps of the Federal Building in Ann Arbor Tuesday in response to President Trump stopping military aid to Ukraine.
The Latest: Trumpโs joint address to Congress showed the countryโs stark partisan divide
Read full article: The Latest: Trumpโs joint address to Congress showed the countryโs stark partisan dividePresident Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to keep up his campaign of โswift and unrelenting actionโ in reorienting the nationโs economy, immigration and foreign policy in an unyielding address to Congress and the nation that left Democratic legislators to register their dissent with stone faces, placards calling out โlies,โ and one legislatorโs ejection.
Why Trump's joint remarks to Congress won't be a 'State of the Union' address
Read full article: Why Trump's joint remarks to Congress won't be a 'State of the Union' addressPresident Donald Trump will stand at the front of the U.S. House chamber to address a joint session of Congress, the first of his second term in office.
Elissa Slotkin assails Trump's early actions, offers Democrats a way to fight back
Read full article: Elissa Slotkin assails Trump's early actions, offers Democrats a way to fight backFirst-term Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan accused President Donald Trump of driving up costs while pushing a giveaway to his billionaire friends.
Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent
Read full article: Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissentPresident Donald Trump vowed to keep up his campaign of โswift and unrelenting actionโ in reorienting the nationโs economy, immigration and foreign policy as he delivered an unyielding address Tuesday night to Congress and the nation.
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin to deliver Democratic response to Trumpโs joint address
Read full article: Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin to deliver Democratic response to Trumpโs joint addressMichigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trumpโs joint address to Congress next week.
Senate confirms Driscoll as Army secretary, putting an Iraq War vet at the helm
Read full article: Senate confirms Driscoll as Army secretary, putting an Iraq War vet at the helmThe Senate has confirmed Dan Driscoll to be the next Army secretary, voting 66-28 to put the former soldier and Iraq War veteran at the helm of the service.
Michigan state lawmaker beats out loyal Trump ally charged in fake elector case for GOP party chair
Read full article: Michigan state lawmaker beats out loyal Trump ally charged in fake elector case for GOP party chairMichigan Republicans have elected a state lawmaker to lead the GOP into the 2026 midterms, State Sen. Jim Runestad whipped enough delegates Saturday after two rounds of voting to beat out the other two candidates, including Meshawn Maddock, a loyal ally to President Donald Trump who is charged with being a fake elector for Trump in the 2020 election.
Democrats channel their outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session
Read full article: Democrats channel their outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate sessionThe budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much more.
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow preparing to enter US Senate race in Michigan, AP sources say
Read full article: Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow preparing to enter US Senate race in Michigan, AP sources sayMichigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is preparing to announce a Democratic bid for an open U.S. Senate seat in the state.
It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
Read full article: It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.
Live election results: Slotkin vs. Rogers in Michigan US Senate race
Read full article: Live election results: Slotkin vs. Rogers in Michigan US Senate raceThe 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers here.
Elissa Slotkin vs. Mike Rogers: Michigan voters decide who takes US Senate seat
Read full article: Elissa Slotkin vs. Mike Rogers: Michigan voters decide who takes US Senate seatThe 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers here.
View map: Michigan General Election results for US Senate on Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: View map: Michigan General Election results for US Senate on Nov. 5, 2024The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers here.
Where Michigan voters stand on US Senate race between Elissa Slotkin, Mike Rogers
Read full article: Where Michigan voters stand on US Senate race between Elissa Slotkin, Mike RogersOne week before Election Day, weโve got an updated survey showing where Michigan voters stand on the U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers.
New survey shows where Michigan voters stand on US Senate race between Elissa Slotkin, Mike Rogers
Read full article: New survey shows where Michigan voters stand on US Senate race between Elissa Slotkin, Mike RogersOne week before Election Day, weโve got an updated survey showing where Michigan voters stand on the U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers.
Eminem, Obama urge Michiganders to vote for Harris during rally in Detroit
Read full article: Eminem, Obama urge Michiganders to vote for Harris during rally in DetroitFormer President Barack Obama visited Detroit Tuesday night to support Vice President Kamala Harris. He was introduced by Detroitโs own Eminem
Black voters in Michigan react to controversial election ad error
Read full article: Black voters in Michigan react to controversial election ad errorIn the political ad, itโs somewhat easy to overlook the blunder of printing the wrong date for Election Day in the Michigan Bulletin. It reads, โOn Nov. 6, vote for Tom Barrett.โ
Live stream: Debate between Michigan US Senate candidates Mike Rogers, Elissa Slotkin
Read full article: Live stream: Debate between Michigan US Senate candidates Mike Rogers, Elissa SlotkinYou can watch a live stream of the debate between Michigan U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin.
A Michigan Senate candidate aims to achieve what no Republican has done in three decades
Read full article: A Michigan Senate candidate aims to achieve what no Republican has done in three decadesFormer Representative Mike Rogers is attempting to become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate race in Michigan in 30 years.
Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority control
Read full article: Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority controlAfter a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members have decided either to not seek reelection or to run for a higher office.
Haunted by 2016, some Michigan Democrats worry that Harris remains ill-defined in swing state
Read full article: Haunted by 2016, some Michigan Democrats worry that Harris remains ill-defined in swing stateSome Michigan Democrats are raising concerns about Vice President Kamala Harrisโ presidential bid in a crucial swing state.
Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate
Read full article: Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US SenateDemocrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate
Read full article: Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US SenateDemocrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
Michigan voters to choose party candidates for crucial Senate race in battleground state
Read full article: Michigan voters to choose party candidates for crucial Senate race in battleground stateNational attention has turned to Michigan for the presidential race, but voters will also have a major say in determining which major party controls Congress next year.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state primariesWhile Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus now turns to state primaries that may play a major role in deciding control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state legislature.
New polling shows where Michigan voters stand on Senate race, Project 2025, immigration
Read full article: New polling shows where Michigan voters stand on Senate race, Project 2025, immigrationA new WDIV/Detroit News survey asked voters to weigh in on important local races and national issues heading into election season.
Democrat Elissa Slotkin makes massive ad buy in Michigan Senate race in flex of fundraising
Read full article: Democrat Elissa Slotkin makes massive ad buy in Michigan Senate race in flex of fundraisingMichigan Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is reserving over $8 million in ads in the weeks leading up to the November election as she attempts to win the state's open Senate seat.
Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpens
Read full article: Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpensThe student protest movement over the war in Gaza is roiling Senate contests in an election year when control of the chamber is at stake in November.
The unexpected, under-the-radar Senate race in Michigan that could determine control of the chamber
Read full article: The unexpected, under-the-radar Senate race in Michigan that could determine control of the chamberThe retirement of Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow has opened a Senate seat in Michigan.
Defense Department to again target 'forever chemicals' contamination near Michigan military base
Read full article: Defense Department to again target 'forever chemicals' contamination near Michigan military baseThe U.S. Department of Defense plans to install more groundwater treatment systems at a former Michigan military base to control contamination from so-called forever chemicals.
Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on 2024 US senator race
Read full article: Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on 2024 US senator raceCurrent U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, is one of the most well-known candidates running for senator for Michigan in 2024, but voters appeared to favor lesser-known Republican candidates over her, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Michigan state lawmaker enters crowded U.S. House race as Democrats aim to defend open seat
Read full article: Michigan state lawmaker enters crowded U.S. House race as Democrats aim to defend open seatMichigan state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet has announced that she will seek a U.S. House seat in Michigan being left vacant after U.S. Rep. Dan Kildeeโs retirement this year.
Stakes rise ahead of 2024 election in Michigan as House Democrat announces retirement
Read full article: Stakes rise ahead of 2024 election in Michigan as House Democrat announces retirementCompetition is growing in Michigan's Congressional race as Democratic U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee announces he will be retiring next year after the end of his sixth term.
Hill Harper, an actor on 'CSI: NY' and 'The Good Doctor,' is running for the US Senate in Michigan
Read full article: Hill Harper, an actor on 'CSI: NY' and 'The Good Doctor,' is running for the US Senate in MichiganAn actor best known for his roles on โCSI: NYโ and โThe Good Doctorโ will run for Michiganโs open U.S. Senate seat and challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination.
A competitive race for an open House seat is taking shape in a Michigan battleground district
Read full article: A competitive race for an open House seat is taking shape in a Michigan battleground districtFormer Michigan state Sens. Curtis Hertel Jr. and Tom Barrett will face off for the 7th Congressional District.
Slotkinโs Senate run may complicate Dems bid to retake House in 2024
Read full article: Slotkinโs Senate run may complicate Dems bid to retake House in 2024In campaign 2024, Democrats are looking to find a successor for one of their top House candidates as they try to retake the majority in the House.
Is DTE Energy knowingly underreporting power outages on dashboard?
Read full article: Is DTE Energy knowingly underreporting power outages on dashboard?DTE Energy, Michiganโs largest utility provider, is knowingly underreporting the number of power outages on its widely used dashboard, according to a recent interview with a company executive.
Michigan officials addressing theories of unidentified airborne object shot down over Lake Huron
Read full article: Michigan officials addressing theories of unidentified airborne object shot down over Lake HuronMichigan government officials are addressing some theories about an unidentified airborne object that was shot down over Lake Huron.
Official: US, Canada recovering debris from Lake Huron to learn more about downed aerial object
Read full article: Official: US, Canada recovering debris from Lake Huron to learn more about downed aerial objectAuthorities from the United States and Canada were working together Monday to recover debris from an unidentified aerial object that was shot down Sunday over Lake Huron, officials report.
Rep. Slotkin announces Livingston County projects, discusses downing of aerial object
Read full article: Rep. Slotkin announces Livingston County projects, discusses downing of aerial objectU.S. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin on Monday held a press conference to discuss new projects in Livingston County -- and she also answered questions about the Sunday downing of an unidentified airborne object over Lake Huron.
Michigan officials confirm object over Lake Huron has been shot down
Read full article: Michigan officials confirm object over Lake Huron has been shot downMichigan Representative Elissa Slotkin tweeted on Sunday saying there is an object over Lake Huron that the U.S. Department of Defense has a โclose eyeโ on.
Michigan US Rep. Slotkin preps Senate run after winning tough reelection bid
Read full article: Michigan US Rep. Slotkin preps Senate run after winning tough reelection bidDemocratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow.
2022 election results: Michigan US Rep. Elissa Slotkin wins re-election in newly-drawn 7th district
Read full article: 2022 election results: Michigan US Rep. Elissa Slotkin wins re-election in newly-drawn 7th districtUnited States representative from Michigan Elissa Slotkin has secured a third term in office, defeating Republican opponent state Sen. Tom Barrett in the general election, the AP projects.
LIVE ELECTION MAP: Michigan election results US House District 7 (Slotkin vs. Barrett) for Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: LIVE ELECTION MAP: Michigan election results US House District 7 (Slotkin vs. Barrett) for Nov. 8, 2022Use these interactive maps to follow election results for Michigan U.S. House District 7 between Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Tom Barrett on Nov. 8, 2022.
Michigan election results for U.S. House District 7 (Slotkin vs. Barrett) on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Michigan election results for U.S. House District 7 (Slotkin vs. Barrett) on Nov. 8, 2022Hereโs where you can find Michigan general election results for Michigan U.S. House District 7 (Slotkin vs. Barrett) on Nov. 8, 2022.
Poll: 7th District voters favoring Democratic candidates, but Slotkin-Barrett race tight
Read full article: Poll: 7th District voters favoring Democratic candidates, but Slotkin-Barrett race tightVoters in several Southeast Michigan counties appear to be favoring Democratic candidates for the upcoming election, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll, but the numbers are fairly close.
Replay: Slotkin, Barrett debate top issues in race for Michiganโs 7th Congressional district
Read full article: Replay: Slotkin, Barrett debate top issues in race for Michiganโs 7th Congressional districtIn a year where political debates have been few and far between, two candidates sat down and discussed the issues defining their campaigns.
Vulnerable House Dems see abortion as winning campaign theme
Read full article: Vulnerable House Dems see abortion as winning campaign themeThe Supreme Courtโs decision to repeal a womanโs federal constitutional right to abortion has scrambled the political dynamics heading into the November elections, when control of Congress is at stake.
Flashpoint Interview: Michigan Rep. Slotkin talks war in Ukraine, what US can do
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Michigan Rep. Slotkin talks war in Ukraine, what US can doWeโre talking with Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, who has a history working in intelligence, to get her thoughts on what we can and should do going forward amid the war in Ukraine.
New bill would require gun owners to safely store weapons away from children
Read full article: New bill would require gun owners to safely store weapons away from childrenNewly proposed legislation would make gun owners liable if children access and use their weapons to commit a crime or hurt themselves or others.
US lawmakers meet with Taiwan president in surprise visit
Read full article: US lawmakers meet with Taiwan president in surprise visitFive U.S. lawmakers have met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen during a surprise one-day visit intended to reaffirm the United States' support for the self-governing island.
What $1T federal infrastructure law means for Michigan
Read full article: What $1T federal infrastructure law means for MichiganThe $1 trillion federal infrastructure spending law includes billions of dollars for Michigan, including to fix roads, replace lead water pipes and expand access to high-speed internet and electric vehicle charging stations.
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Biden eager to get out of DC, push benefits of spending plan in Michigan
Read full article: Biden eager to get out of DC, push benefits of spending plan in MichiganPresident Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are edging closer to agreement on how sharply to cut back his ambitious social spending plan.
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Trust Index: Fact checking political advertisements on Presidentโs spending plan, retirement
Read full article: Trust Index: Fact checking political advertisements on Presidentโs spending plan, retirementThere are multiple claims in the the political advertisement, but the main one alleges that Bidenโs plan will raid retirement funds of average American citizens.
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Flashpoint 9/19/21: Democrat Elissa Slotkin weighs in on situation in Afghanistan after Taliban take control of country
Read full article: Flashpoint 9/19/21: Democrat Elissa Slotkin weighs in on situation in Afghanistan after Taliban take control of countryWatch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News.
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Michiganโs Congressional Delegation reacts to failed attempt to create commission to investigate Jan. 6 insurrection
Read full article: Michiganโs Congressional Delegation reacts to failed attempt to create commission to investigate Jan. 6 insurrectionMichigan lawmakers are frustrated the independent commission that would investigate the fatal attack was blocked in a partisan vote.
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Where Michiganโs Congressional Delegation stands on independent commission to investigate Jan. 6 insurrection
Read full article: Where Michiganโs Congressional Delegation stands on independent commission to investigate Jan. 6 insurrectionThe U.S. National Guardโs deployment in Washington, D.C. comes to an end Monday.
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Flashpoint recap: Congresswoman weighs in on rise of domestic extremism; Detroit City Council members discuss process of distributing marijuana business licenses
Read full article: Flashpoint recap: Congresswoman weighs in on rise of domestic extremism; Detroit City Council members discuss process of distributing marijuana business licensesDETROIT โ On Sundayโs episode of Flashpoint there was a conversation about the rise of domestic terrorism and mass violence with Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michiganโs 8th Congressional District. There was also a discussion about marijuana business licenses being distributed by the City of Detroit. Detroit City Council members Janee Ayers, James Tate and Raquel Castaneda-Lopez spoke about the topic. They weighed in on marijuana licensing in the city and the priority to include legacy Detroiters. Segment OneRep. Elissa Slotkin of Michiganโs 8th Congressional DistrictSegment TwoDetroit City Council members Janee Ayers, James Tate and Raquel Castaneda-LopezSegment ThreeFlashpoint host Karen Drew wraps up this weekโs episode
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โLabels matterโ -- Michigan lawmakers push for stronger federal terrorism laws
Read full article: โLabels matterโ -- Michigan lawmakers push for stronger federal terrorism lawsLANSING, Mich. โ Michigan is once again taking the lead on domestic terrorism across the country. The Homeland Security subcommittee on terrorism -- led by former CIA analyst and Department of Defense official Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin -- argued the U.S. should shift its focus from foreign terrorism to domestic. โWhile external threats remain, the single greatest threat to our country right now is the threat of domestic terrorism and the tensions and polarization between us,โ Slotkin said. AdSlotkin cited a new Homeland Security threat assessment that detailed that 2020 was a perfect storm for radical domestic groups. โOur government must send its own message back by labeling extremist violence as domestic terrorism.
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Police request 60-day extension of Guard at US Capitol
Read full article: Police request 60-day extension of Guard at US CapitolNational Guard keep watch on the Capitol, Thursday, March 4, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)WASHINGTON โ The Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another two months, The Associated Press has learned. There were no signs of disturbance Thursday, but the Capitol Police's request for extended Guard assistance appeared mired in confusion within various congressional oversight authorities, according to letters obtained by The AP. The more than 5,000 Guard members currently in Washington, D.C., are all slated to go home March 12, ending the mission. AdCapitol Police officials have also told congressional leaders the razor-wire-topped fencing around the Capitol should remain in place for several more months.
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Local 4 News at 4 -- Feb. 23, 2021
Read full article: Local 4 News at 4 -- Feb. 23, 2021Hereโs what you missed on Local 4 News at 4:Charges announced against 2 men accused of threatening public officialsMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced charges against two men accused of threatening public officials. One is accused of leaving threatening messages for U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and making threatening calls to Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin.
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Michigan lawmakers take on key role in fight against terrorism
Read full article: Michigan lawmakers take on key role in fight against terrorismWASHINGTON, D.C. โ Itโs been going on in plain sight for decades, but since the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol Building, the fight against domestic terrorism has become a top priority. READ: Slain Capitol Police officer honored: โWe will never forgetโTwo Michigan Legislatures are taking prominent roles in that fight. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who served as an expert in militias and terrorism for the CIA, announced Thursday she will bring that experience to combating domestic terrorism. โWe have been dealing with this rise of extremism and domestic terrorism long before Jan. 6,โ Slotkin said. โThat will change.โBoth Peters and Slotkin pointed to Michiganโs strong domestic terrorism laws and hope their home state will be used as examples for both the good and bad as Michigan take the lead role in a national fight.
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Michigan congresswoman warns growing threat of domestic terrorism needs more focus
Read full article: Michigan congresswoman warns growing threat of domestic terrorism needs more focusShe discussed the terror threats this weekend at the Michigan Capitol where law enforcement officials were on high alert over a scheduled protest. โIf domestic terrorism is allowed to flourish that will be a physical threat to our citizens so Iโm trying to grapple with that and shift feet,โ she said. Michigan is clearly no stranger to domestic terrorists and extremist groups. Long a hot bed for anti-government groups the state has some of the most extensive domestic terror laws on the books. After the inauguration she said finding where these extremist groups are online, and how they train and coordinate will be the first steps in curbing this latest rise in violence.