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Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joined the progressive think tank The Center for American Progress (CAP) on Wednesday to blame the Trump Administration for higher Michigan energy prices. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Today is what many refer to as “Fat Tuesday” or Paczki Day. These rich, deep-fried Polish doughnuts are traditionally eaten to use up sugar and fat before Lent, and Southeast Michigan celebrates as much or more than any city in the country. The Dingell family has a long history with Paczkis and has created its own traditions around the day. WEMU's David Fair was joined by 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell to talk all about it and caught up on what is going on politically in the nation’s capital.

Reactions to President Donald Trump’s threats to delay the opening of the new border crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, are starting to fall along party lines. As Sarah Cwiek and Colin Jackson state in this joint report, the White House says Trump wants to renegotiate the bridge agreement.

As another federal government shutdown looms, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says Democratic colleagues in the Senate need to hold fast on Homeland Security funding. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Over 200 people packed into Ann Arbor’s New Hope Baptist Church Tuesday night for an interfaith vigil. It was in memory of Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Goode, who died due to actions by federal immigration enforcement officers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

About 500 people braved the chilly temperatures and packed into Ann Arbor’s Liberty Plaza Monday night. They were there to remember Alex Pretti and others who lost their lives at the hands of federal immigration agents. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she’s delighted the U.S. House has voted to extend Affordable Health Care tax credits for three years. The bill passed Thursday on a vote of 230-196. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The U.S. House has gone home for the year, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she hopes health care legislation passes when they return to Washington. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The University of Michigan has agreed to hold a public meeting in Ypsilanti Township regarding its proposed computing facility. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A Michigan childcare program could become part of the basis for federal policy. Colin Jackson has more.