Osama Siblani was having his morning coffee when his phone buzzed with a text from one of President Biden's advisers, asking what he thought of Biden’s recent call with Netanyahu. 'This is baby steps,” Siblani responded. 'What we need is giant steps.'
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As the war in Gaza drags on, the White House isn't giving up its outreach to Muslims and Arab Americans.

But there are fewer people willing to listen as President Biden keeps weapons flowing to Israel.

New story w/ Joey Cappelletti

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This is a GREAT idea, The Associated Press, and Michigan is a great state for it. So many great leaders including Governor Gretchen Whitmer Julia Dale Elizabeth Hertel Mallory McMorrow SML Winnie Brinks

I'm excited to share that The Associated Press is hiring a new reporter in Lansing to help undertake a two-year project devoted largely to reporting on women in state government. Anyone interested should apply and don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions!
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will detail her rapid ascent in Democratic politics in a book out this summer, a move that will undoubtedly spark fresh speculation about her potential presidential ambitions.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden tells Netanyahu that future US support for the Gaza war depends on new steps to protect civilians and aid workers.

“He did not speak with any of us, so it was kind of shocking seeing that he had said that he had spoke with us, and misinforming people on live TV,” Ruby Garcia’s sister, Mavi Garcia, told Target 8.

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Trump is traveling to Michigan for an event Tuesday that will focus on the death of Ruby Garcia, a woman killed by her boyfriend who was in the country illegally. Ruby’s sister has expressed outrage at the politicization of her sister’s death.
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BREAKING: Gaza medical officials say an apparent Israeli airstrike killed four international aid workers after delivering food and other supplies to northern Gaza. apnews.com/article/israel…

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Incredible investigative reporting in this heartbreaking story: 'For years she thought her son had died of an overdose. The police video changed all that.'

Even after the airport confirmed these buses were transporting college basketball teams, Maddock refused to back down from his false claims in a text to The Associated Press. He said that he hasn't 'heard a good answer yet,' and that 'this is happening in many places.'

The “illegal invaders” he’s referring to were the Gonzaga and Creighton Men’s basketball teams arriving for their Sweet 16 games

In his bid to retake the White House, few states hold as much promise for Trump as Michigan, where his campaign has promised an aggressive play as part of a swing-state strategy. But, at least for now, those promises appear to be mostly talk.
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Michigan GOP leaders met with Trump and campaign advisers last week to discuss strategies for winning the state this year. Their discussion focused on voter outreach in southeast Michigan, particularly targeting Black voters in Detroit.
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Hi Ronna McDaniel 👋🏼 I also “regret the fact that people are being threatened for doing their job.” For the last 3+ years professional election workers have been threatened because of yours & others’ lies. No amount of memory lapses changes that reality.

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Democratic congressional candidate Pamela Pugh sends out a fundraising email with the subject line “I’m angered by President Biden’s campaign visit to my hometown of Saginaw, MI - here's why,” citing Joey Cappelletti’s reporting.

Biden's campaign considered meeting at a Black church in Saginaw last week, but ultimately went to the front porch of two white local leaders. The move angered some leaders in the majority Black community, a group vital to Biden’s chances in Michigan.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney facing charges in Michigan voting machine tampering case is arrested on warrant after DC federal court hearing.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden and Netanyahu hold a call as divide grows between allies over food crisis in Gaza, conduct of war, AP sources say.