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Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina

Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina

As President Donald Trump tries to convince voters that Democrats have let crime run amok, he's digging into the country's political past to reference one of the most controversial campaign advertisements that relied heavily on racist tropes.

Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar's tumble in 13th District race

Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar's tumble in 13th District race

DETROIT (AP) -- Asked about his choice for Congress minutes after casting his ballot in Detroit, Michael Fuqua struggled to come up with a name.

Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governor

Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governor

DETROIT (AP) -- Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said Thursday that he is suspending his campaign for Michigan governor citing an increasingly "toxic" political climate due to President Donald Trump's war with Iran and skyrocketing gas prices.

Homicides continue to fall in Detroit as city mirrors national trend on violent crime

DETROIT (AP) -- Murders in Detroit continue to tumble as the city recorded its lowest number of criminal homicides since at least the early- to mid-1960s.

Detroit reflects on Mike Duggan's tenure as his final days in the mayoral office near

Detroit reflects on Mike Duggan's tenure as his final days in the mayoral office near

DETROIT (AP) -- When Mayor Mike Duggan announced his plan to run for Michigan governor, he did so from a tower in the iconic but aging Renaissance Center overlooking Detroit.

City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit's first female mayor

City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit's first female mayor

DETROIT (AP) -- City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit's newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city.

Mary Sheffield to face Solomon Kinloch in November election for Detroit mayor

Mary Sheffield to face Solomon Kinloch in November election for Detroit mayor

DETROIT (AP) -- The race for Detroit's next mayor is set to pit a longtime City Council member against a popular pastor, after council President Mary Sheffield and megachurch leader Solomon Kinloch were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday's nonpartisan primary.

Mary Sheffield to face Solomon Kinloch Jr. in November election for Detroit mayor

Mary Sheffield to face Solomon Kinloch Jr. in November election for Detroit mayor

DETROIT (AP) -- The race for Detroit's next mayor is set to pit a longtime City Council member against a popular pastor, after council President Mary Sheffield and megachurch leader Solomon Kinloch Jr. were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday's nonpartisan primary.

Mary Sheffield advances in Detroit mayor's race, opponent not yet decided

Mary Sheffield advances in Detroit mayor's race, opponent not yet decided

DETROIT (AP) -- Mary Sheffield, Detroit's City Council president, has advanced to the November election that will decide who will succeed popular three-term Mayor Mike Duggan, who is not seeking reelection.

Detroit voters pick 2 candidates from a large field vying to become next mayor

Detroit voters pick 2 candidates from a large field vying to become next mayor

DETROIT (AP) -- Voters in Detroit saw a mayoral ballot without Mike Duggan's name on it for the first time since 2012 as they went to the polls Tuesday to narrow the field of nine candidates jockeying to succeed him in the job.

Detroit voters will pick 2 candidates from a large field vying to become next mayor

Detroit voters will pick 2 candidates from a large field vying to become next mayor

DETROIT (AP) -- Voters in Detroit will see a mayoral ballot without Mike Duggan's name on it for the first time since 2012 as they go to the polls Tuesday to narrow the field of nine candidates jockeying to succeed him in the job.

Detroit Mayor Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independent

Detroit Mayor Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independent

DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he will run for Michigan governor as an independent in 2026.

Detroit Mayor Duggan to ditch Democratic Party, run for Michigan governor as independent

Detroit Mayor Duggan to ditch Democratic Party, run for Michigan governor as independent

DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he is ditching his longtime affiliation with the Democratic Party and will launch a run for Michigan governor as an independent in 2026.

Crime prevention program shows dramatic drops in homicides, shootings in some parts of Detroit

DETROIT (AP) -- A program that provides federal funds to groups in Detroit working to reduce homicides and shootings is showing reductions of 83%, 73% and 61% in some of the city's most violent areas.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says next year will be his last in office; mum on his plans afterward

DETROIT (AP) -- Mike Duggan says the coming year will be his last as Detroit mayor, amid growing speculation he's among the Democrats likely to launch a gubernatorial campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Detroit strengthens security at sites where ballots are counted

Detroit strengthens security at sites where ballots are counted

DETROIT (AP) -- Four years ago, supporters of then-President Donald Trump gathered outside Detroit's downtown convention center as election workers counted absentee ballots inside.

Detroit Mayor Duggan putting political pull behind Vice President Harris' presidential pursuit

Detroit Mayor Duggan putting political pull behind Vice President Harris' presidential pursuit

DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is deep in campaign mode. But not his own.

With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals

With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Downtown Milwaukee turned red last week as thousands of Republican National Convention delegates and other party stalwarts gathered in Wisconsin's largest Democratic stronghold to formally rally behind Donald Trump as their candidate for president in the pivotal swing state.