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Unemployment up in all but one Michigan metro area since 2024, federal data show

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Exclusive | The Onion Brought Back Its Print Edition. The Gamble Is Paying Off. Publications turn to the old-style products to appeal to nostalgic readers and stand out in a crowded digital-media landscape.

Some incredibly good news:

One year ago this week, The Onion returned to print.

In that one year, we’ve grown to the 13th largest print newspaper in the United States, just ahead of the Boston Globe, and growing fast.

In short, it’s working.

So… thank you. Thank you for helping save this thing.

Whitmer visits White House again to plead case on tariffs, Medicaid and more The Democratic governor has made a habit of meeting face to face with Trump since he returned to office.

Whitmer visits White House again to plead case on tariffs, Medicaid and more

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Last run of The Detroit News at Sterling Heights printing presses Sunday marked the last run at the Sterling Heights plant where The Detroit News has been printed for decades.

PHOTOS: Last run of The Detroit News at Sterling Heights printing presses

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Slotkin misses votes on bid to block arms sale to Israel while in New York for 'Late Show' The Michigan Democrat was in New York where she taped "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." A spokesman said she tried to make it back in time.

NEW: @slotkin.senate.gov misses votes on bid to block arms sale to Israel while in New York for @colbertlateshow.bsky.social

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UAW rips Trump trade deal with Japan

Trump's Japan deal raises concerns from Detroit Three. Here's why Fears of GM, Ford and Stellantis have come true ... for now.

Auto news of the day: Trump's Japan deal raises concerns from Detroit Three

Read our roundup on why they're upset, U.S. prospects for selling in Japan and impacts for foreign automakers operating stateside

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Shipping industry, boaters fear risks of cuts to federal Great Lakes programs The Trump budget plan calls for ending some programs ship captains and other boaters rely on. A Senate plan would keep the funding largely in place.

Navigating the Great Lakes without info from federally-funded buoy network is "sort of like squinting one eye and hoping you're doing a good job"

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Trump's auto loan tax break could save working class buyers thousands, experts say The temporary tax holiday phases out for higher-income buyers and applies only to American-made vehicles.

Auto loan interest tax break in #OBBB could save buyers thousands of dollars annually, experts say

Good analysis here from ⁦‪Grant Schwab‬⁩ with a chart at the end detailing which vehicles qualify:

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Report estimates tariffs will cost Ontario $2.9B in auto investments Almost half — 49% — of Ontario automotive businesses have paused or canceled investments because of the trade tensions.

Report: Tariffs to cost Ontario estimated $2.9B in auto investments

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Semiconductor manufacturing project near Flint, sought by Gov. Whitmer, falls through A semiconductor manufacturing project that state officials hoped would bring thousands of jobs to Genesee County is now off the table.

Major news for Michigan this morning:

Semiconductor manufacturing project near Flint, sought by Gov. Whitmer, falls through

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Trump regulators to zero out fuel economy fines dating to 2022 The action, contained in a letter to automakers, comes after passage of a Trump-backed bill that ends penalties for companies that miss standards.

Trump regulators to zero out fuel economy fines dating to 2022, per NHTSA letter to automakers

Letter affirms $0 fines directed by Big Beautiful Bill will apply retroactively. Ford, GM and Stellantis likeliest to benefit.

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Michigan Democrats see path to majority after GOP cuts. Republicans plan defense Republicans contend their tax and spending bill will mean higher wages and economic growth that will help GOP candidates gain seats in the midterms.

Michigan Democrats see path to majority after the GOP makes cuts to Medicaid and food stamps in One Big Beautiful Bill.

Republicans plan defense.

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Controversial Ford battery plant 'on track' to remain eligible for key federal support Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act at one point threatened to cancel the multibillion-dollar project's eligibility.

ICYMI: Controversial Ford EV battery plant 'on track' to remain eligible for key federal support

Company shared outlook Tuesday as dust begins to settle around GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Senate bill moves closer to neutering U.S. auto emission regulations A provision in Senate Republicans' massive tax and spending bill could eliminate all penalties on automakers for missing fuel economy targets.

Senate bill moves closer to neutering U.S. auto emission regulations

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Stellantis still on the hook for California EV rules, despite relief for competitors The automaker pledged to follow California's EV sales rules as part of a 2024 settlement agreement.

UNDER THE RADAR AUTOS STORY: Stellantis still on the hook for California EV rules, despite relief for competitors

Settlement agreement inked under previous CEO could cause problems for company ⤵️

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Detroit News to operate independently at year’s end The joint operating agreement between The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press will end at year's end.

BREAKING NEWS ABOUT THE NEWS: Detroit News to operate independently at year’s end

36-year-old joint operating agreement of the Detroit newspapers ending…

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Trump declares victory over 'EV mandates' during White House ceremony Trump on Thursday signed legislation revoking California's waiver to set nation-leading emissions standards and EV sales requirements.

Trump declares victory over California 'EV mandates' during White House ceremony

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Michigan Democrats embrace 'smart politics,' opposition to California EV mandates Fresh off a 2024 election cycle filled with GOP attacks over EVs, some of the state's Democrats in Congress are preaching choice and moderation.

Michigan Democrats embrace 'smart politics,' opposition to California EV mandates

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Musk-Trump relationship crashes as president bashes billionaire's EV mandate interests The president went after the Tesla CEO for blasting Republicans' massive tax and spending bill.

Musk-Trump relationship crashes as president bashes billionaire's EV interests

"Look, Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will anymore," Trump said.

Musk later clapped back at him for "ingratitude."

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Trump pledges to 'take a look at' pardoning Whitmer kidnapping conspirators Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. would be the latest pardons from President Donald Trump, who has praised the Michigan governor since returning to office.

Story: President Trump says he will "take a look" at pardoning two men convicted of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020.

"It looked to me like somewhat of a railroad job, I'll be honest with you," Trump said.

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NEWS: President Trump says he will "take a look" at pardoning two men convicted of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020.

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EV advocates warn of Chinese dominance, political fallout from House GOP bill Energy and business groups warned that an end to Biden-era tax credits could slow investment in key domestic supply chains for batteries and EVs.

EV advocates warn of Chinese dominance, political fallout from House GOP bill

"The problem... particularly the processing of battery minerals, is incredibly difficult to deal with," said zero-emission vehicle advocate Albert Gore.

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Auto industry cheers end to California EV rules, but analysts warn of innovation drain Industry observers say despite the regulatory relief, turbulence still looms for Michigan and its signature auto sector.

Auto industry cheers end to California EV rules, but analysts warn of innovation drain

"GM is digging their own grave," said @sinoautoinsights.bsky.social

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Senate sidesteps referee, ends California's influential EV mandate President Donald Trump is expected to approve the congressional measure after repeatedly bashing "EV mandates" on the campaign trail last year.

NEW: Senate sidesteps referee, ends California's influential EV mandate

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Surprise vote: Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin votes YES, joining Republicans.

HAPPENING NOW: Senate voting to cancel California's waiver to set nation-leading vehicle emission rules. On track to pass. Expected, but immense impact on the auto industry.

Latest regs would require 100% EV sales by 2035 in participating states.

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Senate to vote on voiding California EV rule this week in break with norms The move has massive implications for the U.S. auto industry and represents a dramatic break from past procedure by Senate Republicans.

ICYMI: Big news today for the U.S. auto industry (and legislative procedure watchers)

Senate to break norms, vote on voiding California's influential EV standards this week

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Detroit's population grows for second straight year as prior estimates revised upward The Motor City gained nearly 7,000 people from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday.

Detroit's population grows for second straight year, latest milestone in reversing a generations-long population drain

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