Republicans say they can’t ban concealed weapons because it would be difficult to enforce. Democrats say that’s a lame excuse that keeps no one safe as the FBI warns of more armed protests.
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LANSING A top federal prosecutor in Michigan on Thursday urged people to give tips to the FBI if they are aware of people who joined a violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the presidential election.
U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider, whose jurisdiction covers a 34-county area including metropolitan Detroit, said investigators will review video footage and other evidence. Six Michigan men ranging in age from 25 to 64 were arrested by D.C. police four for curfew violations, one for unlawful entry and violating the curfew, and one on gun charges.
Those types of crimes will be prosecuted by the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., Schneider said. But more serious charges destruction of property over $1,000, inciting a riot, civil disorder, sedition, using a destructive device like a pipe bomb could potentially be handled in Michigan, he said, if there are connections to the state.
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In this Dec. 14 photo, United States Attorney Matthew Schneider speaks during a press conference in Detroit. Schneider was urging people Thursday to give tips to the FBI if they are aware of people who joined a violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the presidential election. (AP photo)
LANSING A top federal prosecutor in Michigan on Thursday urged people to give tips to the FBI if they are aware of people who joined a violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the presidential election.
U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider, whose jurisdiction covers a 34-county area including metropolitan Detroit, said investigators will review video footage and other evidence. Six Michigan men ranging in age from 25 to 64 were arrested by D.C. police four for curfew violations, one for unlawful entry and violating the curfew, and one on gun charges.
Presence at US Capitol ahead of riot not likely to affect prospective Michigan GOP co-chair’s candidacy
Updated Jan 07, 2021;
Posted Jan 07, 2021
Michigan Trump Republicans co-founder Meshawn Maddock speaks at Women for Trump luncheon held at Meadowbrook County Club in Northville, June 19, 2019. The group, a spin-off of Michigan Trump Republicans, was created to counter Democratic opposition to the presidentÕs re-election campaign and address the GOPÕs Òdisconnect with women. Tanya Moutzalias | MLive.com
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This story has been corrected to reflect that Maddock recorded her Instagram video at a park a mile away from the U.S. Capitol rather than directly outside the building.
Who’s new in the Michigan House of Representatives
Updated Jan 05, 2021;
Posted Jan 05, 2021
The House Chamber pictured at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing on Thursday, April 25, 2019.Neil Blake
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The new legislative session brings with it substantial turnover for the Michigan House of Representatives, which will have 28 new lawmakers serving their first full terms in office.
Most of the freshman class will fill House seats vacated by members who hit their six-year term limit serving in the state House, although some defeated incumbents or are replacing members who sought other offices last fall.
Speaker-elect Jason Wentworth, R-Clare, and Democratic Leader-elect Donna Lasinski, D-Scio Township, will fill the leadership slots left open by the departures of former Reps. Lee Chatfield and Christine Greig.