Republicans ask how Whitmer plans to pay for State of the State promises

"When she started out, I was very optimistic when she said we don't want Lansing to become like Washington is, and that was really encouraging," said Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Township).  "And then in the next breath she blamed everything on the Republicans."

Whitmer: Michigan to borrow $3.5B to rebuild highways, bridges in State of State

 The Democrat unveiled the bonding plan during her second annual State of the State speech to lawmakers. It will enable the state Department of Transportation to do about twice as much construction on I-, U.S.- and M-numbered routes as it can now, she said. The funds would not be used to repair local roads.

Iran, Democrats, and the Economy: Trump kicks off 2020 election season in Toledo

President Donald Trump used his first campaign election rally of 2020 to argue that he served up “American justice” by ordering a drone strike to take out Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, while jeering Democratic leaders for questioning his decision to carry out the attack without first consulting Congress.