American lawyer and politician, governor of Michigan since 2019
Rep. Max Miller has refused to withdraw from Ohio's 7th congressional race after his ex-wife accused him of domestic abuse and the House Ethics Committee opened an inquiry. Party leaders missed the deadline to replace him on the general-election ballot, and Democratic groups have moved to boost challenger Brian Poindexter with millions in ad spending.
Federal permitting for Enbridge Line 5 tunnel advances amid court battles and tribal rights concerns, with opponents pledging new lawsuits as regulators revisit key permits. Officials say the project will undergo environmental review while tribes warn of sacred lands and endangered species impacts.
A mass shooting in rural Michigan has left six people dead, including the suspected gunman, with another in critical condition. A manhunt ended with the discovery of two bodies, as authorities confirm the suspect’s identity and ongoing investigation.
Roughly 60% of occupied Michigan homes were built in or before the 1970s, with a median age of 53 years, outpacing the national average. Legislators are pushing zoning reforms to spur new construction, while programs exist to preserve historic homes and fund repairs. The challenge is balancing preservation with modernization as the state faces a growing housing affordability crisis.
Arab American and Muslim candidates have won Democratic primaries in New Jersey and Michigan, backed by a pro-Palestinian funding network. Adam Hamawy in New Jersey and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have secured nominations in races that could shift campaign finance and foreign-policy debate within the party. Both men would be the first Muslim members of Congress if elected.
Democrats have gained hundreds of state legislative seats and secured governing trifectas in multiple states, expanding their control of statehouses, governors’ offices, and redistricting processes. The wave reshapes policy on minimum wages, abortion access, and voting rules ahead of 2028, while challenging Republican redistricting strategies.