Trump’s Michigan trip will include stops at a black church and a rally of far-right activists

Trump’s Michigan trip will include stops at a black church and a rally of far-right activists

DETROIT (AP) — Donald Trump will use back-to-back stops Saturday to court black voters and a conservative group accused of attracting white supremacists as the Republican presidential nominee works to bring together a coalition of historically divergent interests in battleground Michigan. Trump is expected to hold an afternoon panel discussion at an African-American church in … Read more

The RNC launches a massive effort to monitor the vote. Critics say it threatens to undermine trust

The RNC launches a massive effort to monitor the vote.  Critics say it threatens to undermine trust

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan. (AP) – The Republican National Committee launched a swing state initiative Friday to mobilize thousands of poll watchers, election workers and lawyers to serve as “election integrity” watchdogs in November — an effort that immediately sparked concerns that it could lead to harassment. election workers and undermine confidence in the vote. The … Read more

Michigan tornado kills child | AP News

Michigan tornado kills child |  AP News

LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) – A toddler was killed and his mother was injured when a tornado struck suburban Detroit without warning, while five people were injured when a tornado in Maryland collapsed structures and trapped people inside. Officials in Livonia, Michigan, said the tornado ravaged several neighborhoods Wednesday afternoon and developed so quickly that there … Read more

Tornadoes hit US, killing toddler in Michigan, injuring 5 others in Maryland

Tornadoes hit US, killing toddler in Michigan, injuring 5 others in Maryland

LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) – A tornado killed a 2-year-old boy and injured his mother Wednesday when a tree fell on their home in suburban Detroit, while Maryland rescue workers responded to reports of collapsed structures with people trapped inside after a tornado. . Officials in Livonia, Michigan, said in a post on the city’s website … Read more