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Mild weather caused a brief postponement for the International 500 snowmobile race in Sault Ste Marie, but officials says they are now ready to go. Crews had to work around the clock since the first event had to be rescheduled Monday night. Nearly 40 teams are competing from around the …

Reaction is coming in on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Donald Trump. Congressman John Moolenaar, of Midland, says it looks like Judge Gorsuch is a solid nominee. Meanwhile, Congressman Dan Kildee, of Flint, has deep concerns with Judge Gorsuch’s record of prioritizing …

Much of the talk around the nation concerns the executive order restricting immigration from seven countries. How does Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow feel about it? STABENOW — 1 The president has stated that his soon-to-be announced choice to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court will please conservative Christians. Stabenow …

The U.S. Senate will vote whether or not to confirm Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary today. Michigan Charter School Association president Dan Quisenberry calls DeVos , of Grand Rapids, an inspired choice, despite critics who say she lacks experience and is too focused on charter schools. DEVOS3-A-QUISENBERRY(T-MNN_ Quisenberry expects that …

Does the President’s executive order temporarily banning travel for citizens from seven Muslim majority countries mirror the Obama administration’s pause of Iraqi refugee requests in 2011? TRUMP REAX2-A-WHITE That’s Dr. Jonathon White, a terrorism expert and executive director of the Homeland Defense Initiative at Grand Valley State University. TRUMP REAX1-A-WHITE …

While other attorney generals around the country are protesting the new administration’s immigration policies, Democrats want Michigan’s A.G. to do the same. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick. MICH AG-MNN

Governor Rick Snyder is weighing in on the Trump administration’s work toward immigration reform. Details from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick. IMMGOV-W-SK

Fever, chills, fatigue — all symptoms of the flu. And if you think the bug has bitten you — act fast. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites. FLU MEDS-W-TA

Some older Fords are going to be able to get some new technology. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains. SMARTLINK1-W-G

General Motors and Honda are expected to make a big technology announcement today. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert will be there. GMHONDAPREV2-V-GILBERT(MNN)