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Contentious Michigan Senate primary divides Democrats over direction of party

By Lisa Desjardins, Sam Weber

In Michigan, Democrats will make a decision about the shape of their party. The contentious Senate primary is a match between different wings and candidates with very different styles. Lisa Desjardins traveled to Michigan and reports on the contest between…

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Fact-checking Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens' claims ahead of the Michigan Democratic Senate primary

By Caleb McCullough, Gracey Abernethy, Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

Michigan Democrats will pick their nominee for the U.S. Senate on Aug. 4 in a battle dominated by views on U.S.-Israel relations and the Democratic Party’s future.

Michigan reports first 2 U.S. deaths in outbreak of cyclospora

By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.

Democrats' future is on the line as El-Sayed and Stevens make final push in Michigan primary

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

The Democrats running for U.S. Senate in Michigan spent one of their final days campaigning in Detroit-area churches and union halls.

Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried

By Jacqueline Ganun, Will Weissert, Associated Press

During President Donald Trump's rally in Milford, the crowd was adoring. But even some of his ardent supporters said prices are too high and tariffs had caused short-term economic pain.

WATCH: Trump defends his economic policies and tariffs during Michigan visit to General Motors

By Will Weissert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Trump argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing even as many businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs he’s imposed against Canada and the rest of the world have hurt the state.

Traffic to start flowing across new bridge between Canada and U.S. amid Trump's tariff battle

By Associated Press

The bridge is named for Gordie Howe, a Canadian hockey icon who played on the other side of the river for the NHL's Detroit Red Wings.

Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is set to rally in Michigan next week as early in-person voting begins in the battleground state’s primary, where voters will choose nominees for open Senate and governor’s races.

Cyclosporiasis infections are surging. Michigan officials say lettuce is a possible cause

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

In Michigan — where more than 3,300 cases have been reported — officials say early information points to lettuce or salad greens as a possible culprit.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Retiring Michigan Sen. Gary Peters is endorsing U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens to succeed him. The Michigan Democratic primary between Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has grown increasingly contentious.