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TL/DR - During the 2022 gubernatorial campaign, Kari Lake was adamant about debating her opponent Katie Hobbs, stating that debates are essential to democracy and politicians who avoid them are cowards. However, a week after Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, her Senate primary opponent, called for a series of debates, Lake has been silent. Lake was…

TL/DR - The White House's 2025 budget request to Congress includes approximately $20 billion for the IRS to modernize its IT and expand its workforce, which had been previously cut. The budget also includes higher spending on military personnel, despite plans to downsize some services, and proposes $850 billion in Department of Defense spending.…

TL/DR - A section of US-41 in Negaunee, Michigan, was closed due to a two-vehicle crash near Super One Foods. The extent of injuries is currently unknown. The Negaunee Police Department, Negaunee Fire Department, Michigan State Police, Marquette County Sheriff’s Office, and UPHS-Marquette were all present at the scene and traffic was being…

TL/DR - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will give a pre-recorded message at the annual Take Back the Night rally, which raises awareness about sexual violence. The event, organized by non-profit Standing Tough Against Rape Society and University of Michigan student organization University Students Against Rape, includes a march, candlelight…