Man in Whitmer plot allegedly told others to kill cops who interfered
A federal grand jury has charged six men who were angry over Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus policies with conspiring to kidnap her.
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A federal grand jury has charged six men who were angry over Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus policies with conspiring to kidnap her.
Michigan's top epidemiologist says the state's coronavirus caseload is plateauing, though residents must remain on high alert as hospitalizations climb. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist joined CBSN to discuss how Michigan officials are responding to the pandemic.
The influential South Carolina congressman will lead a group of co-chairs in planning and guiding inauguration events likely to be scaled back significantly as coronavirus deaths mount.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she has the authority to issue a second stay-at-home order to curb the spiking coronavirus if necessary.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced more stringent restrictions on schools and businesses in response to a surge in coronavirus cases.
The coronavirus restrictions will begin Wednesday and last three weeks.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration on Sunday ordered high schools and colleges to stop in-person classes, closed restaurants to indoor dining and stopped organized sports in a bid to curb Michigan's spiking coronavirus cases. Watch her remarks here.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said his response to the plot against her "tells you everything you need to know about the character of this president."
Michigan's Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says her state's elections are "among the most secure in the country." Benson joins CBSN to discuss what she's doing to ensure the election results reflect the "will of the people."
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said President Trump's response to the alleged kidnapping plot against her "tells you everything you need to know about the character of this president."
Election officials in the battleground state of Michigan predict the state could break its voter turnout record in 2020. With two-thirds of those votes expected to be sent by mail this year, a new congressional investigation is raising concern about delays in the southeastern part of the state. Bridge Magazine's capitol reporter Riley Beggin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details.
"CBS This Morning" follows Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's voter outreach effort for our series, "At America's Crossroads," looking at 3 battleground states.
"CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil hits the streets in suburban Detroit with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ahead of the 2020 presidential election. The state is critical to both Republican and Democratic bids for the White House. Dokoupil examines the importance of voter mobilization ahead of one of the most important elections in recent memory for the "CBS This Morning" series At America's Crossroads.
The announcement comes amid rising fears of violence on Election Day.
The U.S. Attorney's Office publicly released evidence on Friday in its case against six men charged in a plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Andrew Feathers of CBS Grand Rapids, Michigan, affiliate WWMT reports.
But some fear the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling could leave residents without access to water amid the coronavirus pandemic.
CBS News has learned that three of the suspects charged in the alleged domestic terrorism plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer have military ties. Chris Hanson reports.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she's not worried about violence as the election nears, despite the recent kidnapping plot against her. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on what we know about the plot and how it might factor in to the election.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says "domestic terrorists" like those accused of plotting to kidnap her are "finding comfort" in the rhetoric of Republican leaders.
The FBI and Michigan state officials have charged 13 people in an alleged domestic terror plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to explain how the threat was uncovered.
Law enforcement announced that more than a dozen people were taken into custody in relation to an alleged plot to kidnap and potentially kill Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and overthrow the state government. State Attorney General Dana Nessel sits down with "CBS This Morning" to discuss the case.
The Justice Department has thwarted an alleged domestic terror plot to kidnap and potentially kill the governor of Michigan and violently overthrow the state government. Jeff Pegues reports.
State and FBI officials have arrested 13 men they say were plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Law enforcement authorities say the men are all part of local militias and now face charges of conspiracy and terrorism. Jason Blazakis, a senior research fellow at the Soufan Center and a former State Department counterterrorism official joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments with the alleged plot and the role domestic militias have in the upcoming election.
State and federal investigators say they've broken up an alleged plot to kidnap Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and overthrow the state's government. Jeff Pegues reports.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke to the media after federal and state law enforcement officials announced the arrest of 13 people who allegedly plotted to kidnap her and try her for "treason" over the state's coronavirus restrictions. Watch her remarks.