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New Ad Campaign Targets Holiday Price Spike From Trump Tariffs | Common Dreams Tariffs Cost US announced a holiday campaign highlighting how President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are driving up the prices of food, gifts, and more for American families and businesses during…

“Tariffs have increased the cost of doing business, and we find ourselves working harder for even less.” www.commondreams.org/news/trump-t...

Michigan Republicans are all-in on the Trump agenda: higher costs for you, tax breaks for billionaires.

Michigan farm exports collapse in fallout from Trump tariffs State officials blame Trump administration tariffs and the resulting trade war for a stunning collapse in agricultural exports.

Michigan wheat exports fell 89%. Soybeans fell 46% Trump's tariffs are wreaking havoc on Michigan farmers and our state's economy.
www.crainsdetroit.com/agriculture/...

Duggan’s campaign draws big money from Trump supporters and wealthy GOP donors The Detroit mayor’s donations raise big questions about his political realignment as he runs for governor as an independent

Among the many Republican megadonors funding Mike Duggan’s campaign is Richard Baird, who is a former top aide to Rick Snyder and was criminally charged for his role in the Flint water crisis.

Duggan can’t be trusted.
www.metrotimes.com/news/duggans...

STATEMENT: MDP Chair on Duggan Doubling Down and Refusing to Condemn Trump’s Execution Threats - Michigan Democratic Party LANSING — Mike Duggan is still refusing to condemn Donald Trump’s threats of execution and political violence, including against U.S. Elissa Slotkin, with Duggan’s spokesperson doubling down last…

Donald Trump "called for one of our United States Senators to be executed. It shouldn’t be hard, but Mike Duggan’s refusal to call that out and condemn it is a revealing glimpse into his lack of character and morals." - @curtisherteljr.bsky.social michigandems.com/statement-md...

Electricity prices jump after Trump rejects disaster aid for Michigan utilities The president denied the state’s request for federal aid to rebuild power lines after a fierce ice storm last March, a move that could force thousands of

Rural voters helped Trump win Michigan in 2024. Now he's abandoning them. Denying federal aid to areas devastated by last year's ice storm means residents will pay thousands of dollars in higher bills to keep the lights on. www.eenews.net/articles/ele...

‘The Main Course Is Inflation’: Thanksgiving Costs Surge Under Trump | Common Dreams “This Thanksgiving, the main course is inflation," finds a new report. Prices for staples like turkey, cranberry sauce, and mac and cheese have gone through the roof as Trump's tariffs contribute to…

Grocery prices are up this holiday season while Michigan Republicans like John James, Aric Nesbitt, and Mike Cox have all stood by Trump’s disastrous agenda. www.commondreams.org/news/trump-t...

Opinion | Trump Falls Short of His Populist Rhetoric The Trump administration is using its antitrust powers mostly to protect Mr. Trump.

Trump isn't fighting corporate power—he's helping entrench ever more power in the hands of a few favored corporate donors while working people struggle to pay the bills. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/o...

Private payroll losses accelerated in the past four weeks, ADP reports Private companies lost an average of 13,500 jobs a week over the past four weeks, ADP said Tuesday.

Trump's agenda is the Grinch that stole Christmas for millions of American families. Between rising job losses and climbing prices on everything from toys to groceries, Trump is putting a lot of families in a bind this holiday season. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/25/p...

Michigan Farm Exports “Collapse” in Fallout From Mike Rogers-Backed Tariffs - Michigan Democratic Party LANSING — Michigan farm exports are continuing to “collapse” in the fallout from the reckless tariffs supported by failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers. According to Crain’s Grand Rapids Business,…

Rogers has been a rubber-stamp for Trump’s chaotic tariffs, calling them an “absolute win” and “masterful“—even as they spike costs on nearly everything Michiganders buy and devastate Michigan farmers. michigandems.com/michigan-far...

WATCH: Aric Nesbitt Can’t Name One Issue He Disagrees With Trump On - Michigan Democratic Party Nesbitt said “Trump was right about everything” when asked whether he disagreed with any of the president’s policies LANSING — At last night’s Republican gubernatorial primary debate, Aric Nesbitt…

Aric Nesbitt can’t name one issue where he disagrees with Donald Trump on. This should be a simple answer, but Nesbitt failing to answer shows just how extreme and unfit he is to lead Michigan. michigandems.com/watch-aric-n...

A look at some of Michigan’s legal challenges to the Trump administration in 2025 A state database shows Michigan is party to 38 lawsuits challenging President Donald Trump's actions.

The Trump administration keeps breaking the law... And we're glad to have an AG like @dananessel.bsky.social who is ready for the fight to protect our state. michiganindependent.com/economy/stat...

Peters, Stevens ranked most effective Democrats in energy, technology, other key policy areas Rep. Haley Stevens and Sen. Gary Peters were ranked as the most effective Democrats in terms of sponsored legislation in a specific policy area, according to the Center for Effective Lawmaking̵…

From Lansing to Washington, Michigan Democrats get sh*t done. Republicans? They just compete for who can be the most like Trump. www.wlns.com/capital-rund...

Trump Faces Big Backlash on Inflation A new CBS News poll finds 68% disapprove of President Trump’s handling of inflation and the economy.The entire poll is brutal:58% say prices have been going up in last few weeks.65% say Trump’s…

As Americans head to the store to prepare for Thanksgiving and start looking at our holiday gift lists, it's becoming clearer than ever that the Trump economy is bad for everyone...except his billionaire donors. politicalwire.com/2025/11/23/t...

Trump’s accusations of treason draw bipartisan rebuke Trump’s comments accusing Democrats of "seditious behavior" over video encouraging military members to refuse “illegal orders” drew criticism across party lines.

Trump's outburst was completely unacceptable—so unacceptable that even Republicans who usually go along with whatever he says and does spoke up to denounce him. abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...

Union battles at Detroit Medical Center may shadow Duggan’s 2026 bid for Michigan governor • Michigan Advance Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has positioned himself as a friend of labor as he seeks the office of governor in 2026, but his past dealings with unions when he headed up the Detroit Medical Center shows…

When nurses at the Detroit Medical Center fought for safer working conditions and better pay, Mike Duggan led a “vicious” campaign of union-busting and anti-labor tactics against them.
michiganadvance.com/2025/11/13/u...

U.S. Manufacturing Slows in November As Mike Rogers-Backed Tariffs Continue to Spike Costs, Hurt Businesses - Michigan Democratic Party Tariffs backed by Rogers “restrained demand, leading to a piling up of unsold goods that could hinder growth in the overall economy.” LANSING — A new survey from S&P Global found that “U.S. factory…

“Mike Rogers is pushing a toxic agenda that’s leading to higher costs, lower demand, and fewer opportunities for Michigan workers. Price Hike Mike is selling out working people while supporting tax giveaways to millionaires like himself.” michigandems.com/u-s-manufact...

Trump's threats against Senator Slotkin and her colleagues earlier this week go against everything this country stands for and must be condemned.

Michigan man acquitted in Whitmer kidnapping plot is gearing up to run for governor • Michigan Advance William Null of Shelbyville is the latest candidate to signal their interest in seeking the Republican nomination for governor in 2026, despite his history of being implicated in the plot to kidnap…

William Null's violent extremism has no place in Michigan. michiganadvance.com/briefs/michi...

McDonald Rivet criticizes Republican inaction on ACA credits, calls for action by enrollment date • Michigan Advance U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet called on Congress to extend enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act in a press conference with advocacy group Protect Our Care on Wednesday.  In the press…

“Imagine how many people are going to drop their health insurance because they simply can’t afford it, who will know that they cannot take their child to the doctor’s office in the morning.” -Rep. McDonald Rivet michiganadvance.com/2025/11/19/m...

Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.

The Trump administration is using AI surveillance systems to spy on Americans and track our movements as we go about our daily lives. apnews.com/article/immi...

NEW VIDEO: Another example of failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers falsely claiming that a single van in Detroit with ballots "swung the election" against him in 2024.
He is still hiding from reporters and hasn't provided any evidence to back his claims. #MISen

BREAKING: John James Only Gets Two Votes in County GOP Straw Poll - Michigan Democratic Party The “none of the above” option got more votes than James… LANSING — Flailing Republican “candidate” John James only received two votes in a stunning new post-debate straw poll conducted by the Leelana...

“This is utterly embarrassing for John James. He placed in a distant ninth place and couldn’t even beat the ‘none of the above’ option. The Republican primary for governor is a fractured and wide-open mess.” michigandems.com/breaking-joh...

GOP Candidates Blast John James For Hiding From Campaign Trail - Michigan Democratic Party “John James: 0/3 on debates, 0/2 on statewide elections” “John James’ continued absence remained a central topic, drawing criticism from every candidate…” LANSING — John James’ floundering primary cam...

“Michigan Republicans are in complete and total disarray as John James is nowhere to be seen or heard from on the campaign trail. This vicious and protracted primary is only getting worse—and Republicans have a long, bumpy road until next August.”
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“Mike Rogers once denounced election denial of the 2020 election. Now, he’s surrounded by it.” [Michigan Advance] - Michigan Democratic Party “As he heads into 2026, Rogers is surrounding himself with a campaign full of those who also repeatedly questioned the results of the 2020 election.” LANSING — According to new reporting from Michigan...

“Instead of accepting the voters’ decision in 2024, Mike Rogers has chosen to align himself with the very conspiracy theorists and election deniers he once condemned."
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Woman says Michigan county GOP shared flyer justifying force, even use of cars, against protesters • Michigan Advance A Michigan woman who says she unwittingly walked into a meeting of the Manistee County Republican Party is speaking out after attendees were handed a flyer suggesting motorists were justified in…

The Manistee County GOP allowed someone to hand this document out at its event. When asked if he agreed with the content, the county party chair said "That's not relevant." Yikes. michiganadvance.com/2025/11/19/w...

During the Congressional District 2 People's Town Hall in Mt. Pleasant, we heard Michiganders loud and clear: they're tired of Republicans like John Moolenaar hurting working families to bow down to Trump's harmful agenda

Trump Administration continues to extend operations at West Michigan coal plant • Michigan Advance A coal-fueled power plant in West Olive, Mich. which was originally set to shut down at the end of May will continue operating after President Donald Trump’s Administration issued another extension. …

Trump keeps forcing this outdated and inefficient coal plant to stay open—and Michiganders are on the hook for it. Meanwhile, he's slashing clean energy projects that would bring cheaper power and good jobs. Trump's energy agenda is a lose-lose for Michigan. michiganadvance.com/2025/11/19/t...