Sep 14 Watch 3:00 Trump tours Flint water crisis; Clinton releases health info By PBS News Hour Donald Trump made his first visit to Flint, Michigan, since the city had discovered lead in its water. But when he began criticizing his opponent, the minister of a local church interrupted to tell him to cut out the politics. Continue watching
Sep 14 Flint pastor interrupts Trump, tells him to 'not give a political speech' By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Donald Trump was cut off, chastised and then heckled after he attacked rival Hillary Clinton during what was supposed to be a speech on helping where the government had failed the people of Flint, Michigan. Continue reading
Sep 09 Supreme Court calls audible on Michigan's straight-party voting ban By David Eggert, Associated Press The court's decision means Michigan voters will still be able to use the popular straight-ticket option, which allows them to support all candidates from one party with a single mark. Continue reading
Sep 03 Trump tells black churchgoers in Detroit 'I'm here to learn' By Corey Williams, Associated Press Donald Trump said Saturday he wanted to help rebuild Detroit and told members of a black church that "there are many wrongs that should be made right."… Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch 12:44 In an unconventional race, even the electoral map surprises By PBS News Hour During most election years, the electoral map is fairly predictable, except for ten or twelve swing states. But in this year's highly unorthodox race, Hillary Clinton has taken a substantial lead in five of these battlegrounds and is pursuing states… Continue watching
Aug 11 Lead removal from Flint water making progress, researchers find By Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako, Gretchen Frazee Lead levels are dropping in Flint, Michigan, but residents should still flush taps, according to test results Virginia Tech researchers announced Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 04 Watch 3:40 Trump visits Democratic stronghold while trailing in battleground polls By PBS News Hour Donald Trump took his campaign to an unlikely location today: Maine. The historically dark blue state is not a battleground. Of the twelve states that appear to be up for grabs, Trump is polling far behind in Michigan, Pennsylvania and… Continue watching
Jul 11 2 bailiffs killed, 1 injured in shooting outside Michigan courthouse By Joshua Barajas A gunman shot and killed two bailiffs and injured a deputy sheriff outside a Michigan courthouse Monday afternoon, authorities said. The suspect, who has not been identified by police, was also killed. Continue reading
Jun 24 New CDC data exposes scope of Flint water crisis, lead exposure By Rebecca Robbins, STAT Flint children consuming city water were nearly 50 percent more likely to test for a blood lead level considered high after Flint switched water sources in 2014, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue reading
May 04 Obama drinks filtered city water in Flint to show it's safe By Kevin Freking, Associated Press FLINT, Mich. — Showing support for the beleaguered residents of Flint, Michigan, President Barack Obama drank filtered city water on Wednesday to show that it is again safe following a lead-contamination crisis. Continue reading