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At the Races: Never-ending redistricting

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Redistricting has already thrown a long shadow over the 2026 midterm elections, and we’re not done yet. As our colleague…

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Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin – this is the future in a warming world

Michigan and parts of Wisconsin are in the midst of a historic flooding event in spring 2026. Days of heavy rainfall on top of snow have sent lakes and rivers over their banks and threatened several dams in both states, forcing people to evacuate homes downstream. By April 20, 2026,…

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Heavy rain and snowmelt are hurtling large chunks of ice into northeastern Michigan homes

Large chunks of ice have rammed into homes along Michigan's Black Lake in the northeastern Lower Peninsula as constant spring rainfall and winter melt have flooded homes and threatened to overflow stressed dam systems

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Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline

The Supreme Court has sided with Michigan in ruling that the state’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court

The Independent UK

Potato chip breakthrough as scientist unveils new bioengineered spud

There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips

The Independent UK

Michigan Seniors: 400,000 Households Still Haven’t Claimed the $1,200 Home Heating Credit — And You Can Still Get It This Spring

If you’re a Michigan senior struggling with rising utility bills, there’s a good chance you’re leaving money on the table. Every year, hundreds of thousands...

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Signs of economic instability emerge in Oakland County, one of Michigan’s wealthiest

Oakland County, home to nearly 1.3 million residents, ranks among Michigan’s wealthiest counties.

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‘I would die’: Michigan woman forgot to disconnect her Bluetooth at the oil change, workers heard every second of it

That got awkward fast.

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Troubling News for Jews from the Michigan Democratic Party

Weeks after a Hezbollah-linked terrorist tried to murder dozens of Jewish children, the party nominates a Hezbollah sympathizer over an incumbent targeted because he's Jewish

Reason

Again, Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Laws Is Incredibly Stupid Because People Die

A study across the last 14 years, after Michigan repealed its own motorcycle helmet laws, found that there was a 26% increase in death and injury among motorcyclists since the repeal.

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These Are Some Of The Most Dangerous Cities For Men In Michigan

If you think “dangerous cities” are only a concern in massive metro areas, Michigan might surprise you. While the state is full of charming towns, scenic lakes, and tight-knit communities, some cities carry higher risks—especially for men, who statistically face greater exposure to violent crime. Whether you’re relocating, traveling for…

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Michigan gas station clerk saves teen from alleged kidnapper after she mouths ‘help’

In Hamtramck, Abdulrahman Abohatem placed himself between 16-year-old girl and man before police arrest

The Guardian - US

Michigan woman tries to close T-Mobile account on stolen iPhone. Then things escalate when the workers threaten to put their hands on her for ‘lying’

A woman reports her phone as stolen to T-Mobile and picks up her new one from a Plainwell, Michigan, store. She says the workers claim that she got the phone “illegally” and say they can’t help her. The situation escalates, with the TikToker claiming the workers became aggressive towards her.

The Mary Sue

'JD Vance’s brown kids are less American': Michigan Democrat attacks US VP, makes crude joke about Usha Vance

A Michigan Democrat has made controversial remarks about US vice president JD Vance, including comments about his wife and children during a podcast interview.

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Lewd messages linked to University of Michigan regent who led campaign against pro-Palestinian students

Jordan Acker, who pushed legal action against protesters, is running for re-election in race reflecting tensions on Israel

The Independent UK

Michigan feared Cheboygan Dam danger for years before rains pushed it to brink

Officials have known about the dangers of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam for years, but failed to compel private owners to make repairs

The Conversation

‘Right to race’ laws and the battle over America’s local racetracks

Across the United States, the local auto racing tracks that have anchored rural and working-class communities for generations are disappearing.

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50 Best Places in America To Retire With $1 Million in Savings

For retirees seeking the perfect spot, "livable" and "budget-friendly" don't have to be at odds. There are many locales to pick from to live on $1 million.

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Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind

Have you been to a licensed cannabis dispensary lately?

The Independent UK

Residents near Michigan dam told to ‘evacuate now’ as river levels continue to rise

The sheriff urged locals to leave as the water is rising abnormally fast

The Independent UK

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and tornadoes across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continue to pose tornado risks after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin

The Independent UK

Thunderstorms rip across Michigan damaging 2 ice arenas, other structures

Powerful storms ripped through parts of Michigan damaging two ice arenas and other structures, and felling branches near the University of Michigan's main campus

International Business Times UK

Who Is Gretchen Whitmer? VP Pick Biden Reportedly Wanted Before 'Choosing' Kamala Harris

A recent account suggests Joe Biden initially preferred Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as his 2020 running mate over Kamala Harris, highlighting political dynamics and Whitmer's rising profile.

International Business Times UK

Tornado Warning In Washtenaw County As Radar Detects Dangerous Rotation Near Chelsea

A severe tornado warning was issued for Washtenaw County, Michigan, as a dangerous storm moved rapidly across the area. Residents are advised to take shelter and exercise caution.

The Times of India

‘She was ready to say yes...’: Joe Biden ‘wanted’ someone other than Kamala Harris for US VP pick in 2020, claims report

Former US President Joe Biden preferred Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer as his running mate in 2020 but ultimately “had to choose” Kamala Harris, according to a report cited by The Atlantic.

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