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CBS News
7 hours ago
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Michigan lawmakers respond to Trump's declaration of U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities
Michigan officials on both sides of the aisle are reacting to President Trump's announcement Saturday evening that the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. According to a post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump said the U.S. has completed a "very successful attack" on sites in Iran, including Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. A full payload of bombs was dropped at Fordo, according to Mr. Trump, who said in a follow-up post that "This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISTAEL (sic), AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU!" In response to Trump's declaration, Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga of Michigan's 4th Congressional District said the following in a post on X Saturday night. "After attempting to negotiate peace through diplomacy, President Trump took decisive action. We must ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon and usher in a new age of nuclear terrorism. I commend the men and women of our Armed Forces for their performance in this operation to make the world a safer place. It is now time for Iran to come to the table and abandon its nuclear ambitions." Democratic U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan's 12th Congressional District said Mr. Trump violated the Constitution by sending U.S. troops to bomb Iran without consent. "The American people do not want another forever war," Tlaib said in a written statement. "We have seen where decades of endless war in the Middle East gets us — all based on the lie of 'weapons of mass destruction.' We are not falling for it again. Instead of listening to the American people, Trump is listening to War Criminal Netanyahu, who lied about Iraq and is lying once again about Iran. Congress must act immediately to exert its war powers and stop this unconstitutional act of war." Iran has pledged to retaliate if the U.S. joined the Israeli assault, which began with airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and military targets on June 13. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks on Israel.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Bernie Sanders endorses McKinney's challenge of Rep. Shri Thanedar
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, a two-time Democratic presidential candidate and stalwart of the progressive movement, has endorsed state Rep. Donavan McKinney, D-Detroit, in his intraparty challenge of sitting U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar. McKinney's campaign announced Sanders' endorsement on June 17. Although he's an independent member of the U.S. Senate representing Vermont, Sanders caucuses with the Democratic Party in the chamber and is widely seen as a leader of its progressive wing. His endorsement has helped candidates lift their national profiles and raise money. Sanders' endorsement could also further lift McKinney's profile relative to another candidate who is challenging Thanedar, former state Sen. Adam Hollier, also of Detroit, who lost a Democratic primary race against Thanedar in the predominately Democratic district in 2022 and then failed to qualify for the ballot in 2024 due to a lack of valid petition signatures. "I'm urging all Michiganders to join me in supporting Donavan's campaign," Sanders said in a statement. Sanders becomes the second sitting member of Congress to endorse McKinney in his challenge of Thanedar, following U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib's announcement in May that she would back McKinney over her fellow Detroit Democrat. Tlaib, a progressive stalwart in her own right and longtime ally of Sanders', has insisted that Thanedar's representation of his constituents − many of whom previously were represented by Tlaib − has been poor, which Thanedar, a wealthy Indian immigrant and entrepreneur, has denied. In his endorsement message, Sanders did not mention Thanedar or his record since entering Congress in 2023 representing Michigan's 13th Congressional District. 'I'm proud to support Donavan McKinney for Congress," Sanders' statement said. "Donavan is exactly the type of leader we need in Washington right now. He understands the struggles working class communities are facing in Detroit and across the country because he's lived those struggles himself." Sanders' statement also said that as a state legislator, McKinney has "fought to get big money out of politics and taken on powerful special interests" and that in Congress, he will support increasing the minimum wage, providing more funding to public schools and for public housing and universal health care. Thanedar shares those political positions. But McKinney, who entered the race to challenge Thanedar in next year's election in April, has continued to claim that Thanedar, as a "self-funded multimillionaire," has more in common with President Donald Trump than he does the 13th District, which is one of the poorest in the nation. McKinney also criticized Thanedar for using taxpayer funds to effectively promote himself; Thanedar has said the funds he has used on billboards and other media with his name and face on them are intended to improve outreach to constituents. 'Senator Sanders has long been a progressive champion for working class Americans and I am honored to receive his endorsement,' McKinney said. 'His political courage and his commitment to doing the right thing — even when it's unpopular, even when it's hard, even if he's alone — are a true inspiration to me, as is his commitment to fighting for a more just, more equal America." Sanders ran for president as a Democrat in 2016 and 2020, and won the state of Michigan's presidential primary over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016. Contact Todd Spangler: tspangler@ Follow him on Twitter@tsspangler. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Bernie Sanders endorses McKinney's challenge of Rep. Shri Thanedar
CBS News
5 days ago
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- CBS News
Michigan lawmakers named in documents connected to Minnesota shooting suspect
Multiple Michigan lawmakers confirmed that their names were listed in documents connected to the suspect in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings over the weekend. Democratic Congresswomen Debbie Dingell and Hillary Scholten confirmed to CBS News Detroit on Monday that they mentioned. Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed on Saturday. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured in their home. A source familiar with the situation confirmed that Rep. Rashida Tlaib was also named in the suspect's hit list. Scholten announced on social media that she is canceling a town hall that was scheduled for Monday in West Michigan "for the safety of everyone involved." A spokesperson with Dingell's office says she will still host her town hall in Southeast Michigan. Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was taken into custody Sunday night. Boelter is facing two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree attempted murder. Authorities alleged that the suspect dressed as a police officer with a vest, Taser, badge and other equipment, and went to the lawmakers' homes. He was found more than 30 hours later in the woods near his home in Green Isle, Minnesota. Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Burley called the manhunt the largest in state history, adding that Boelter "exploited the trust our uniforms are meant to represent." In Michigan, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard urged the state's lawmakers to be "vigilant and aware of their surroundings." Bouchard said in a written statement on Saturday that he had spoken with multiple legislators and warned them to stay vigilant "in the event there are other evil and violent, copycat individuals who might want to harm elected officials." Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the shootings are "yet another horrific act in the continued rise of political violence in America." "We must call out this violence, no matter who it's aimed at or where it originates," she said. Whitmer said in a reply to the post that the loss of Hortman and her husband "is a tragedy, and we are pulling for the recovery of Sen. Hoffman and his wife. This must stop." Whitmer recently condemned political violence after news of President Trump considering pardons for two men convicted in the plot to kidnap the Democratic governor. In an interview with Michigan Public Radio, Whitmer hinted at anger over the possibility of pardons, saying she was disappointed to hear Mr. Trump was considering it. Whitmer noted the assassination attempt on the president last year. "Anything short of condemnation creates a dangerous space for people that are sworn an oath to do the work of the public. We don't take up arms and harm one another," Whitmer said in the interview.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
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Michiganders show up across the state to oppose Trump policies and say ‘No Kings'
Several thousand people gathered at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing for a "No Kings Day" rally and protest. June 14, 2025 | Photo by Ben Solis Amid pro-immigration and anti-Trump administration slogans in English and Spanish, several thousand people gathered in Detroit's Clark Park Saturday afternoon for the a No Kings Day march and rally. Among the speakers at the rally was Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), who expressed her support for the Detroit community in resisting the current federal administration. 'When I look at all of you, you don't have to have a ZIP code in Detroit to understand that fascism hurts all of us. Many of you have your stance in why you're here,' Tlaib told the crowd 'Maybe immigrant rights. Maybe Free Free Palestine. Maybe LGBTQ. Maybe it's fighting to make sure workers are protected. Maybe saying you will not dismantle education in our country. Whatever issue, the more we are connected, the more dangerous we become to this administration.' Tlaib emphasized support for immigrant families affected by federal border agents, not only in Michigan but also across the country. She also commented on how tax dollars are contributing to the war in Gaza. 'That's why you all are doing what you're doing and resisting. In the streets and demanding that our families stick together, demanding that our rights be protected, demanding that our country come back for the people, by the people. It's when you all resist.' Tlaib said. As speakers addressed the attendees, some counter protesters approached, sparking minor clashes involving shoving and insults, which volunteer protesters helped disperse. Detroit Police arrived minutes later, but no arrests were reported. However, individual pro-Trump counter protesters kept walking through the crowd. The Detroit gathering was one of dozens held across Michigan and more than 1,500 nationally. Other Michigan cities hosting protests included Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Ferndale, and even as far away as Ironwood in the western Upper Peninsula. In Lansing, several thousand people turned out for a protest in front of the Michigan State Capitol, as protestors held anti-Trump signs and waved American flags. The crowd later marched down Michigan Avenue to Cedar Street and then turned around and returned to the Capitol, where a No Kings carnival was being held. Small Michigan communities also saw well attended protests, including in Republican-heavy Livingston County. Approximately 300 protestors gathered in front of Howell City Hall where they were mostly cheered on by passing motorists. One of the protestors, Roni Evans of Howell, told the Michigan Advance she felt compelled to be there. 'It makes me sad. I protested a lot when I was younger and did rallies and campaigns, but I'm feeling so frustrated with what's going on in this country that I had to come out,' Evans said. At one point, a large pickup truck stopped on Grand River in front of the protest where the driver began revving its engine. However, a Howell Police officer quickly told him to move on. The protestors later marched through downtown Howell and were cheered on as they passed by the Historic Courthouse, where a Pride rally was being held by the Pride Alliance of Livingston. Meanwhile, just down I-96 in Brighton, several thousand demonstrators packed into the city's Mill Pond area to hear from several speakers, including Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel. 'At the end of the day, there is right and wrong. There is moral and immorality. At the end of all of our lives, the one question we'll be asked is 'What did we do in this moment?' These rallies are important, but they have to lead to action,' Hertel told the crowd to loud cheers. This is a developing story and will be updated.
CBS News
14-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
"No Kings" protests happening across Michigan and around nation
"No Kings" rallies planned in Detroit and other Michigan cities on June 14 "No Kings" rallies planned in Detroit and other Michigan cities on June 14 "No Kings" rallies planned in Detroit and other Michigan cities on June 14 Protesters across Michigan and the United States are rallying Saturday afternoon in a demonstration organizers are calling a "national day of defiance." The "No Kings" rallies are being described by organizers as "a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration." The Detroit event was scheduled to start at 1 p.m. at Clark Park. U.S. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan 12th District, was scheduled to speak at the gathering. Demonstrators gather in downtown Detroit for a "No Kings" protest on June 14, 2025. CBS News Detroit Indivisible, 5051 and the May Day Coalition helped to organize the event in Detroit. Over 20 other "No Kings" rallies are happening across Michigan on Saturday, according to organizers. Those communities include Adrian, Ann Arbor, Belleville, Brighton, Chelsea, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Fenton, Howell, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lansing, Livonia, Marquette, Milan, Mount Pleasant, Novi, Port Huron, Roseville, Saline, Sault Ste. Marie, Traverse City, Troy, Waterford Township and Wyandotte. Demonstrators gather in Michigan for a "No Kings" protest on June 14, 2025. CBS News Detroit Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said on Friday that protesters are welcome, but will be sent to jail if they break the law. "If you come here and express your opinion in a lawful way, [we're] 100% supportive. We protect people, actually, sometimes at protests, so they have the opportunity to do that. But if you're going to damage property or impede traffic or do anything that's against the law, that's outside of boundaries," Bouchard said. Hundreds of similar demonstrations were set to take place across the U.S. on Saturday. The rallies nationwide coincide with President Trump's 79th birthday and the planned military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. Organizers of the protests say they want to draw attention away from the parade. This is a developing story. Stay with CBS News Detroit to learn more.
