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Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says the Trump Administration has still yet to give a good reason for the bombing of Iran and what, if any, is the endgame. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says the near tragedy at a West Bloomfield synagogue is the latest example of the need to tone down the violent rhetoric in the country. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

After decades of local effort, the Environmental Protection Agency has designated the Gelman plume in Ann Arbor and Scio Township as a Superfund Site. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she fears what comes next in the military action against Iran. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The joint U.S.-Israel attack against Iran has divided lawmakers by political parties. Republicans largely support President Trump's decision, while Democrats question going to war without Congress’s approval. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy associate professor and national intelligence expert, Javed Ali, about the ramifications of the attacks that come on the heels of failed diplomatic efforts.

The Ypsilanti-based Student Advocacy Center wants to see an end to physical restraints and seclusion rooms in Michigan schools. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Did you stay up to watch the State of the Union last night? It was one of the longest in U.S. history. Along with many of her fellow Democrats, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Ann Arbor chose not to attend, but she did listen to President Trump's address to the nation. She joined WEMU's David Fair to present her thoughts on the speech.

A plan to prepare Michigan in case of a federal constitutional convention received a state House committee hearing Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

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.