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Russ McNamara

Amana Ali joins about three dozen people protesting Israel's attacks in Gaza, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 in Dearborn, Mich. The protesters gathered hoping to be heard by members of the Biden White House who were scheduled to meet in suburban Detroit with Muslim and Arab American leaders.
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Speech by University of Michigan professor draws cheers from students, boos from school leadership

Russ McNamara May 4, 2026

University of Michigan Professor Derek Peterson wanted to highlight the work of school activists - both past and present -...

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Democrats ‘ready to work’ to regain trust of working class

Russ McNamara April 29, 2026

Perceived failures by the Trump Administration regarding affordability and immigration enforcement—plus the ongoing war with Iran—has led to very low...

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Honolulu Blues
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Detroit-raised comedian uses the Lions to express his struggles with addiction in ‘Honolulu Blues’

Russ McNamara April 23, 2026

There's no doubt the Detroit Lions have scarred many of their fans, being the first team to ever go 0-16....

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Election 2026 Michigan
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Influencer Hasan Piker gives Michigan’s US Senate race some heat

Russ McNamara April 8, 2026

The Michigan Democratic Senate Primary is heating up a bit. Polls largely show the trio of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Congresswoman...

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Donavan McKinney
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State Rep. Donavan McKinney talks issues, 13th District Congressional primary

Russ McNamara April 1, 2026

Michigan's 13th Congressional District covers most of the City of Detroit. Since 2021, Shri Thanedar has represented the area. There...

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Michigan proclaims ‘No Kings’ and ‘No ICE’

Russ McNamara March 30, 2026

Thousands rallied against the actions of President Donald Trump across Michigan on Saturday. In Ferndale, about three thousand people lined...

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Congressman Thanedar talks record, issues heading into midterm election

Russ McNamara March 23, 2026

Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar is running for re-election. He represents the 13th Congressional District which encompasses much of Detroit as...

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Differences within Democratic Party separate US Senate candidates

Russ McNamara March 16, 2026

One of the most watched and most expensive U.S. Senate races in the country is happening here in Michigan. Republicans...

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Congresswoman Tlaib and Sen Peters in side by side photos
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Michigan leaders respond to US action involving Iran

Russ McNamara, WDET Digital Team February 28, 2026

Michigan’s lawmakers are beginning to issue public statements following President Donald Trump’s acknowledgment that the United States is risking American...

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Haley Stevens
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Haley Stevens runs for Michigan’s open US Senate seat

Russ McNamara February 19, 2026

In 2026, voters in Michigan will cast ballots for races involving the office of Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of...

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Gordie Howe
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Michigan Democrats push back on Trump’s Gordie Howe Bridge threat

Russ McNamara, Alex McLenon February 11, 2026

In a rambling post on Truth Social this week, President Trump threatened the Gordie Howe International Bridge — saying he...

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Immigration Enforcement Minnesota
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The US Constitution guarantees the right to protest, carry a gun—sort of

Russ McNamara February 5, 2026

In 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump promised mass deportations. Since his election, the president has largely delivered. In 2025, the...

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