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In this week’s It’s Just Politics newsletter, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta bring you the results from Michigan’s 2024 elections and what they mean for the lame-duck legislative session and divided government in Lansing in 2025. Plus, conversations with outgoing Democratic Congressman Dan Kildee about the future of his party and Republican Congressman-elect Tom Barrett on the future of the GOP majority in Washington D.C.

Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave, died Friday morning in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications while recovering from surgery, his publicist said.

Chinese author Fang Fang posted notes online while being quarantined in Wuhan. They became Wuhan Diary. She talks with us about two more of her books now coming to English readers.

Michigan voters will not be seeing any ballot initiatives when they head to the polls this November.Wednesday’s 5 p.m. deadline for initiative petitions to submit signatures to the state Bureau of Elections came and went without any filings, according to the Michigan Department of State.

Last year, the state approved a price increase for DTE’s services, which means that the average residential customer’s monthly bill is estimated to be $6.51 higher than before.

In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens. Such sirens can save lives if they're part of a larger warning system.

Vehicle dealers are pushing back on rules that would increase the number of electric trucks sold in New Jersey. It could be a preview of a brewing fight over state rules about cars.

More than 300 volunteers spent the past week decorating the White House's public spaces and its 83 Christmas trees with nearly 10,000 feet of ribbon, more than 28,000 ornaments, over 2,200 paper doves and some 165,000 lights used on wreaths, garlands and other displays, according to The Associated Press.

Okatsuka is known for her bowl haircut — and for finding humor in the dysfunction of her immigrant family. Her standup special Father is about her dad, who reappeared in her life after decades away.

Faith Kipyegon, the fastest female miler in the world, could dip under 4 minutes with an extra boost from pacers.