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LANSING, Mich - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted “announced” auto jobs instead of actual jobs created in a press release supporting a new legislative package for more taxpayer-funded corporate handouts.

“Since I took office, we have announced 38,000 new auto jobs and driven unemployment to historic lows,” Whitmer said.

Whitmer has previously announced that auto jobs were being “created” but was accused of misleading the public because announced jobs don’t equate to jobs created. In a 2023 news release, the governor claimed to have “secured” 35,000 auto jobs.

Jobs data show more losses than gains in the auto sector since Whitmer took office. Michigan leaders are often quick to issue press releases about taxpayer-funded jobs that will be coming to Michigan. These jobs usually do not come to fruition. Click here to read more.

 

KANSAS CITY, KS, Kansas on Monday sued Pfizer, accusing the company of misleading the public about its COVID-19 vaccine by hiding risks while making false claims about its effectiveness.

In a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Thomas County, the state said the New York-based drugmaker’s alleged false statements violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. It is seeking unspecified money damages.

“Pfizer made multiple misleading statements to deceive the public about its vaccine at a time when Americans needed the truth,” Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, a Republican, said in a statement. Click here to read more.

 

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s elections commission said Tuesday that it’s reviewing its contract with a U.S. electronic voting company after hundreds of discrepancies were discovered following the island’s heated primaries.

The problem stemmed from a software issue that caused machines supplied by Dominion Voting Systems to incorrectly calculate vote totals, said Jessika Padilla Rivera, the commission’s interim president.

While no one is contesting the results from the June 2 primary that correctly identify the winners, machine-reported vote counts were lower than the paper ones in some cases, and some machines reversed certain totals or reported zero votes for some candidates.

“The concern is that we obviously have elections in November, and we must provide the (island) not only with the assurance that the machine produces a correct result, but also that the result it produces is the same one that is reported,” Padilla said. Click here to read more.

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WASHINGTON D.C. - Erin Fox has tracked drug shortages for more than 20 years, and she sees no easy solutions for what has become a record run

Drug shortages keep on growing. Older, injectable medicines are among the most vulnerable. Total active shortages hit an all-time high of 323 in this year’s first quarter, according to the University of Utah Drug Information Service. That’s up about 86% from a 10-year low of 174 last reached in 2017.

There were 48 new shortages recorded this year through March, according to the data, published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Click here to read more.

 

NEW YORK, NY - Good Samaritans were seen on video leaping into action to save a man who collapsed onto subway tracks in Brooklyn, as a tourist put himself in harm's way in an act of bravery rescuing a complete stranger.

The scary incident occurred Wednesday morning, as Jordan Cannon was at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station. The 30-year-old professional rock climber from Las Vegas was visiting New York City to celebrate his birthday when he saw a man collapse on the opposite platform and fall onto the tracks.

"Too much time was going by, we don’t want to see somebody die on the subway in front of all this people," Cannon told NBC New York in an exclusive interview. "You don’t know how much time you have before a train comes."

Cannon said he didn't hear any trains coming and felt he had to do something, then a friend started to record the underground action. That cellphone video shows the moment when Cannon and two others hoisted the man up onto the platform. Click here to read more.

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BREAKING: Charges Dropped Against Michigan Duck Rescue Founders After DNR Case Collapses

The legal battle between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary has come to an end. with all charges dismissed against the couple who run the operation.

Matthew and Teresa Lyson, founders of the Salem Township sanctuary, had faced six criminal charges each after state officials accused them of keeping and caring for waterfowl without proper permits. This week, the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the cases in their entirety, following months of public scrutiny and growing political pressure.

“This is great news,” Lyson told Keeping It Real. “All charges against me and Teresa are 100 percent gone. It’s a done deal, and we get to start new.”

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ALPENA, Mich. — A new rule banning applause and other displays of emotion at Alpena Public Schools board meetings has sparked pushback from community members who say the policy infringes on their free speech rights.

The board recently adopted a policy prohibiting clapping, cheering, booing, or any demonstrations from audience members during meetings. Board President Eric Lawson said the restriction is meant to prevent disruptions and maintain order.

“We’re doing our best to show respect to you all and make sure you have adequate time for your comments,” Lawson said during a recent meeting. “Please show the board a little respect as well.”

Not everyone in attendance agreed. Several residents voiced frustration, including one woman who argued that clapping constitutes symbolic speech protected under the First Amendment.

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Jocelyn Benson’s husband, Ryan Friedrichs, works to sell controversial data center to Saline City Council

Ryan Friedrichs, husband of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the leading Democrat candidate for governor, presented details this week on the data center his company is forcing on Saline Township.

Friedrichs, vice president of billionaire Stephen Ross’ Related Companies, was at the Saline City Council on Monday, when he alleged the community is behind a plan to convert 575 acres of prime farmland in Saline Township into massive warehouses filled with computers.

“We’ve gone and knocked every single door in the township twice,” Friedrichs told the council. “The doors I knocked were 10 to 1 in support. Our overall numbers in the end were about 4 to 1 – about 70% either neutral or support, and about 30% opposing.” Click here to read more.

 

Former Obama Staffer Who Worked at Climate Activist Groups Now Regulates Energy in Trump Admin

A former staffer in the Barack Obama White House who went to work for climate activist groups joined a federal agency regulating energy under President Joe Biden and appears to still remain in his post under Donald Trump.

The staffer, Brett Cozzolino Bhave, has set off alarm bells among conservatives who support the Trump administration’s approach to energy and climate.

“During my time in the federal government, I learned that the idea that the federal government is staffed entirely with public servants who show up every day to do their jobs in an apolitical fashion is a myth,” Michael Chamberlain, president of the nonprofit watchdog Protect the Public’s Trust, told the Daily Signal. “While the number of activists in the civil service may be small, it is large enough to cause problems in an administration they disagree with.” Click here to read more.

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A $724 Million Failure

The homeless population in Portland, Oregon, has surged by 61% over the past two years, with more than 4,000 additional people now living on our streets. With Portland Metro having a yearly budget of $724 million, we have to ask: do we keep increasing the budget to meet the demand, or is the growing demand itself driving those increases? Either way, one thing is clear: if money alone were the solution, we would have solved this crisis long ago.

For over twenty-five years, I worked inside Portland’s social services system — the very system that claims to fight homelessness, addiction, and despair. I was proud of the mission and proud to serve. I still believe that helping people rebuild their lives is sacred work. But over time, I began to see something that troubled me deeply: the cause had become an industry. Click here to read more.

 

School teacher arrested after students allegedly ate THC edibles she left in the classroom

STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana authorities say they are investigating after students at an area high school reportedly ate THC edibles.

According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, two students at Angola High School unknowingly consumed THC candy that was left out in a classroom during their last class period on Thursday.

Deputies said it was determined that the candy was brought into the classroom by a teacher, later identified as 49-year-old Debra McGillem.

Investigators said they also found additional food items suspected of containing THC in McGillem’s possession.

Detectives conducted interviews with the students involved, as well as McGille, who had driven to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Click here to read more.

 

Disney Axes ‘Diversity’ and ‘DEI’ from Financial Report, Company Event for First Time in Years

A leaked Disney email about a recent employee event reportedly revealed the company has quietly reworked its approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), axing the term entirely for the first time since 2019.

Moreover, the entertainment company removed the divisive terms “diversity,” “inclusion,” “diversity, equity and inclusion,” and “DEI” from its annual business report, and only mentioned “equity” when speaking in a financial context.

The 2025 report is noticeably different from Disney’s 2024 SEC filing, which featured a dedicated section on DEI.

“Our DEI objectives are to build and sustain teams that reflect the life experiences of our audiences, while employing and supporting a diverse array of voices in our creative and production teams,” the 2024 report read. Click here to read more.

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Michigan school board punished trustee who shared tax proposal

The Rochester Community School District Board of Education has censured a board member for informing the public of an upcoming proposal for a tax increase.

The board voted Nov. 10 to censure fellow trustee Carol Beth Litkouhi, removing her from all committee assignments, after she mentioned a secret proposal for a countywide tax increase in a Detroit News Op-Ed.

Although the information is considered public information and would be subject to a Freedom of Information Act request, the board determined Litkouhi violated a board bylaw. Click here to read more.

 

Newsom Insider Busted: Top Dem Consultant Nabbed In Corruption Scandal

The former chief of staff to California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom was charged Wednesday in connection with a complicated scheme to steal funds from a campaign account previously belonging to former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.

The Justice Department unveiled a 23-count indictment against 53-year-old Democrat consultant Dana Williamson, charging her with bank fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruct justice, subscribing to false tax returns, and making false statements. Williamson, who worked for Newsom between 2022 and 2024, is accused of participating in a scheme to divert $225,000 from Becerra’s dormant campaign account. Click here to read more.

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TV News Spends Shutdown Playing Defense for Democrats

For the past month the big three broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) have hammered both Congressional Republicans and President Trump with a wall of negative shutdown coverage, while largely shielding Democrats from blame for the now-historic gridlock.

MRC analysts examined every evening newscast on ABC, CBS, and NBC between October 1 and October 31, 2025. Across the 67 reports and news briefs which discussed the government shutdown, 87 percent of the coverage favored Democrats. Analysts found 83 evaluative statements in which anchors or reporters were critical of Republicans, but just twelve criticizing Democrats. Click here to read more.

 

ICE, Florida arrest 230 illegal aliens in 10-day ‘Operation Dirtbag’ targeting child predators

MIRAMAR, Fla. – A 10-day joint operation between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Florida law enforcement agencies resulted in the removal of more than 230 “heinous criminals,” including dozens of sexual predators and convicted murderers, officials announced Thursday.

The enforcement surge, dubbed “Operation Dirtbag” by ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan, was aimed at targeting illegal aliens who had attacked children and committed other serious crimes in Florida communities.

“In just 10 days, we’ve been able to remove, in partnership with the state of Florida, over 230 of the worst, of the worst, heinous criminals from their streets,” Sheahan said. Click here to read more.

 

AI Relationships Are on the Rise. A Divorce Boom Could Be Next

Rebecca Palmer isn’t a psychic, but as a divorce attorney she can often see what’s coming next.

For many people today, as AI saturates every aspect of life—from work to therapy—the allure of an AI romance is tantalizing. Chatbots are dependable, can provide emotional support, and, for the most part, will never pick a fight with you. But for married couples navigating long-term commitment, chatbot romances also present a new wrinkle. Love has never been easy, but spouses who have unmet emotional needs are “the most vulnerable to the influences and behaviors of AI,” Palmer says. “And particularly if a marriage is already struggling.”

Reddit is full of stories from people who’ve said AI has driven a wedge in their relationships. One woman decided to end her marriage of 14 years after discovering her husband—who believed he was in a real relationship with a woman he called his “sexy Latina baby girl”—spent thousands of dollars on a OnePay credit card and an AI app “designed to mimic underage girls.” Click here to read more.

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Michigan school board punished trustee who shared tax proposal

The Rochester Community School District Board of Education has censured a board member for informing the public of an upcoming proposal for a tax increase.

The board voted Nov. 10 to censure fellow trustee Carol Beth Litkouhi, removing her from all committee assignments, after she mentioned a secret proposal for a countywide tax increase in a Detroit News Op-Ed.

Although the information is considered public information and would be subject to a Freedom of Information Act request, the board determined Litkouhi violated a board bylaw. Click here to read more.

 

Newsom Insider Busted: Top Dem Consultant Nabbed In Corruption Scandal

The former chief of staff to California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom was charged Wednesday in connection with a complicated scheme to steal funds from a campaign account previously belonging to former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.

The Justice Department unveiled a 23-count indictment against 53-year-old Democrat consultant Dana Williamson, charging her with bank fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruct justice, subscribing to false tax returns, and making false statements. Williamson, who worked for Newsom between 2022 and 2024, is accused of participating in a scheme to divert $225,000 from Becerra’s dormant campaign account. Click here to read more.

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TV News Spends Shutdown Playing Defense for Democrats

For the past month the big three broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) have hammered both Congressional Republicans and President Trump with a wall of negative shutdown coverage, while largely shielding Democrats from blame for the now-historic gridlock.

MRC analysts examined every evening newscast on ABC, CBS, and NBC between October 1 and October 31, 2025. Across the 67 reports and news briefs which discussed the government shutdown, 87 percent of the coverage favored Democrats. Analysts found 83 evaluative statements in which anchors or reporters were critical of Republicans, but just twelve criticizing Democrats. Click here to read more.

 

ICE, Florida arrest 230 illegal aliens in 10-day ‘Operation Dirtbag’ targeting child predators

MIRAMAR, Fla. – A 10-day joint operation between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Florida law enforcement agencies resulted in the removal of more than 230 “heinous criminals,” including dozens of sexual predators and convicted murderers, officials announced Thursday.

The enforcement surge, dubbed “Operation Dirtbag” by ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan, was aimed at targeting illegal aliens who had attacked children and committed other serious crimes in Florida communities.

“In just 10 days, we’ve been able to remove, in partnership with the state of Florida, over 230 of the worst, of the worst, heinous criminals from their streets,” Sheahan said. Click here to read more.

 

AI Relationships Are on the Rise. A Divorce Boom Could Be Next

Rebecca Palmer isn’t a psychic, but as a divorce attorney she can often see what’s coming next.

For many people today, as AI saturates every aspect of life—from work to therapy—the allure of an AI romance is tantalizing. Chatbots are dependable, can provide emotional support, and, for the most part, will never pick a fight with you. But for married couples navigating long-term commitment, chatbot romances also present a new wrinkle. Love has never been easy, but spouses who have unmet emotional needs are “the most vulnerable to the influences and behaviors of AI,” Palmer says. “And particularly if a marriage is already struggling.”

Reddit is full of stories from people who’ve said AI has driven a wedge in their relationships. One woman decided to end her marriage of 14 years after discovering her husband—who believed he was in a real relationship with a woman he called his “sexy Latina baby girl”—spent thousands of dollars on a OnePay credit card and an AI app “designed to mimic underage girls.” Click here to read more.

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