Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked President Trump to declare a major disaster in response to severe weather that swept ...

Whitmer said recovery efforts are underway, but Michigan residents need better access to resources, which the declaration ...

Federal aid could help businesses, local governments and individuals with recovery costs.

The governor's request covers 43 counties where severe weather in April caused over 1,500 homes to be damaged or destroyed ...

Democrat Gretchen Whitmer has backtracked on an earlier comment about running for president in 2028, saying she has “nothing ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer threw cold water Thursday on the idea of a 2028 presidential bid, saying that while “there ...

The legislation arrives as ferry operators and island officials fight in federal court over rates, contracts and regulatory ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at Motor City Pride at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit on Sunday, June 7, 2026 and touts the ...

Ms. Whitmer, the Michigan governor and one of the country’s most prominent Democrats, has been conciliatory with Mr. Trump. As she mulls the future, her party is split on that approach.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will not run for president in 2028, and will take a break instead of jumping into another ...