https://www.wcmu.org/tags/trump-administration Trump Administration en-US Copyright Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:17:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/whitmer-calls-on-state-agencies-to-report-on-tariff-impact-to-mi-businesses Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a directive Thursday calling on state departments and agencies to compile information on the impact of tariffs on Michigan businesses and consumers before some of the orders were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:17:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/whitmer-calls-on-state-agencies-to-report-on-tariff-impact-to-mi-businesses Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/michigan-secretary-of-state-promises-swift-action-against-trumps-mail-in-voting-executive-order Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson called the executive order, which tightens restrictions on mail-in voting, "illegal" and said she plans to fight it in court. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:06:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/michigan-secretary-of-state-promises-swift-action-against-trumps-mail-in-voting-executive-order Mary Corey https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-30/more-than-100-no-kings-rallies-draw-tens-of-thousands-of-michiganders The third round of "No Kings" protests drew thousands of people to the state Capitol, and tens of thousands turned out to rallies around Metro Detroit. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-30/more-than-100-no-kings-rallies-draw-tens-of-thousands-of-michiganders Andrew Roth, Russ McNamara, WDET https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-16/michigan-farmers-experience-fertilizer-shortages-price-hikes-following-war-in-iran A key waterway in the Middle East known the Straits of Hormuz is blocked off because of the war, which is preventing large amounts of oil, natural gas and nitrogen-based fertilizer to get through. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-16/michigan-farmers-experience-fertilizer-shortages-price-hikes-following-war-in-iran Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-06/mcdonald-rivet-votes-in-favor-of-limiting-trumps-military-campaign-in-iran The vote in the U.S. House of Representatives fell mostly along party lines and failed by a handful of votes, 212-219. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:27:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-06/mcdonald-rivet-votes-in-favor-of-limiting-trumps-military-campaign-in-iran Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-02/michigan-leaders-respond-to-us-action-involving-iran Leaders from around Michigan weigh in on the ongoing military operation involving Iran, as federal lawmakers begin issuing public statements. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:17:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-02/michigan-leaders-respond-to-us-action-involving-iran WDET Digital Team, Russ McNamara https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-18/rep-dingell-says-rising-energy-costs-for-michiganders-driven-by-trump-administration-policies Michigan U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell said the Trump administration’s policies are causing utility bills to rise, creating an affordability crisis for Michiganders. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:14:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-18/rep-dingell-says-rising-energy-costs-for-michiganders-driven-by-trump-administration-policies Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-29/senate-committee-opens-hearings-on-bills-to-limit-ice-powers-in-michigan The bills — all sponsored by Democrats — would forbid immigration enforcement actions at schools, houses of worship, and hospitals, and bar law enforcement from wearing masks in many situations. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:38:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-29/senate-committee-opens-hearings-on-bills-to-limit-ice-powers-in-michigan Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-23/in-toledo-speech-vice-president-vance-promises-lower-prices-higher-wages-more-deportations Vice President JD Vance promised lower prices and bigger paychecks for American workers during his address at an industrial facility in Toledo Thursday morning. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:51:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-23/in-toledo-speech-vice-president-vance-promises-lower-prices-higher-wages-more-deportations Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-16/trump-weather-balloon-cuts-have-michigan-meteorologists-debating-forecasts Workforce cuts made by the Trump administration at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are prompting meteorologists to debate the reliability of weather predictions. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:10:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-16/trump-weather-balloon-cuts-have-michigan-meteorologists-debating-forecasts Austin Rowlader, Northern Michigan Journalism Collaborative