Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tonight in Michigan on what he has in common with comedians:

'They all come from families that wish they had a different job.'

!! A person just self-immolated outside Manhattan court, where Trump trial underway. Police slow to respond in part because of barricades around park

'Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, federal documents obtained by The Associated Press reveal.' Amanda Seitz apnews.com/article/pregna…

WASHINGTON (AP) — House advances a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, teeing up final votes this weekend.

Progressive Reps. Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib have introduced an amendment to the Israel supplemental restricting military aid in lieu of a 'lasting ceasefire' and a 'credible diplomatic process' in Gaza.

Amendment put fwd by Rep Kildee would withhold offensive weapons transfers to Israel

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan insisted visitors during the NFL Draft will be surprised as the city 'reintroduces itself to America,' Sarah Rahal reports.
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News: Congressional Black Caucus chair backs Hollier over Rep. Thanedar for Detroit seat #MI13

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NEW: The Israel, Ukraine + other foreign aid bills are moving to the floor under a *bipartisan-passed* rule.

The House Rules Committee just voted 9-3 on the rule for debating the foreign aid bills.

And incredibly rare. The 9 yes votes were 5 Rs and all 4 Ds. The 3 Nos were Rs.

Iraqi Prime Minister محمد شياع السوداني made a quick visit Thursday to Metro Detroit, a trip that local leaders say underscores the influence of the region's Middle Eastern community.

My latest with Louis Aguilar in The Detroit News: detroitnews.com/story/news/loc…

A little more news on this tonight:

A national group called Clear Choice has hired election lawyer Mark Brewer, former Michigan Democratic Party chairman, to challenge Kennedy’s position on the ballot.

Rogers has deleted the tweet touting his endorsement by Kash Patel after backlash from some in the national security space #MISen

NEW: Attorney General Dana Nessel's office to investigate $20M grant used by businesswoman to buy $4,500 coffee maker

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Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy has his spot on Michigan's ballot.

He is the nominee in Michigan of the Natural Law Party. detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…

The United States will on Thursday vote against a Palestinian request for full United Nations membership, a U.S. official told Reuters, blocking the world body from effectively recognizing a Palestinian state.

NEW from Brian Fraga 🇺🇸 🇵🇹 🇻🇦: A Catholic bishop in Michigan vilified President Joe Biden as a 'stupid' Catholic 'who is not living the life Jesus wants for him' during an April 5 presentation after a celebration of daily Mass. bit.ly/49D8G69

The lawmaker who sponsored the legislation in the 1990s to do away with transparent officeholder fundraising accounts says he would now support a new system with disclosure and oversight.

“Let the sunshine in,” former Rep. Dan Gustafson said. detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…

Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…

NEW: Tech entrepreneur and brother of GOP candidate bankrolling super PAC in western Michigan congressional race.

Ryan Hudson co-founded Honey, which sold to PayPal in 2020 for $4B. Paul Hudson is running for GOP nod in Grand Rapids-area district. detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…

Metro Detroit police brace for more burglaries by South American 'crime tourists' detroitnews.com/story/news/loc…