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LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026:

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FACT CHECK: After Getting Called Out For Silence, Duggan Now Lying About Record On ICE

Today at a gubernatorial candidate forum in Detroit, Mike Duggan lied about his record, claiming that "we've done everything we can to protect our residents from ICE."

But the reality is under Duggan's watch, Donald Trump's ICE was targeting Detroit high schoolers and conducting controversial and chaotic raids while Duggan remained silent. Just yesterday, the Detroit Metro Times reported that ... Show Full Article LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * FACT CHECK: After Getting Called Out For Silence, Duggan Now Lying About Record On ICE Today at a gubernatorial candidate forum in Detroit, Mike Duggan lied about his record, claiming that "we've done everything we can to protect our residents from ICE." But the reality is under Duggan's watch, Donald Trump's ICE was targeting Detroit high schoolers and conducting controversial and chaotic raids while Duggan remained silent. Just yesterday, the Detroit Metro Times reported thatDuggan refused to "say how he would handle federal immigration enforcement if elected governor."

Malachi Barrett of Bridge Detroit noted today that there's a "good number of people who would say little to nothing has been done" from Duggan about ICE targeting Detroiters.

As Duggan tries to lie about his record on ICE, here are the facts:

FACT: Throughout last year, Trump's ICE targeted high school students in Detroit--with four different students being detained. Duggan remained silent and never spoke up as ICE targeted these students.

FACT: There was a "chaotic" and "controversial" raid in Detroit last July.

FACT: As ICE was targeting Detroit, Duggan blamed other cities for having issues with ICE and said Detroit was not "drawing the kind of controversy other cities" were.

FACT: Just last week, Duggan declined to comment on proposals to require federal agents to wear body cameras in the aftermath of Alex Pretti's murder in Minneapolis.

"Once again Mike Duggan is lying, as he did nothing to protect Detroiters from Trump's out-of-control ICE agents terrorizing high schoolers and residents," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman. "Time and again Duggan has shown he can't be trusted to stand up for Michiganders when it matters most."

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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/fact-check-after-getting-called-out-for-silence-duggan-now-lying-about-record-on-ice/

Mich. Democratic Party: Breaking - Trump's Toxic Policies Led to More Than 29,000 Layoffs in Michigan Last Year

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026:

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BREAKING: Trump's Toxic Policies Led to More Than 29,000 Layoffs in Michigan Last Year

Under a year of the Trump administration, Americans have seen the largest number of layoffs nationally since 2009

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Today, Challenger, Gray & Christmas released a new report (https://www.challengergray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CR126007123.pdf) on the number of layoffs in the past year, which found that there were a whopping 29,435 layoffs in Michigan in 2025. Challenger also reported ... Show Full Article LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * BREAKING: Trump's Toxic Policies Led to More Than 29,000 Layoffs in Michigan Last Year Under a year of the Trump administration, Americans have seen the largest number of layoffs nationally since 2009 * Today, Challenger, Gray & Christmas released a new report (https://www.challengergray.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CR126007123.pdf) on the number of layoffs in the past year, which found that there were a whopping 29,435 layoffs in Michigan in 2025. Challenger also reportedthe number of layoffs in the past month and found there were a staggering 19,714 layoffs in Michigan in January 2026 alone.

Donald Trump and Michigan Republicans have wrought havoc on Michigan's economy as Trump's chaotic tariffs and disastrous economic policies raise costs for working families and small businesses, and inflation remains high.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump is in denial about his faltering economic record, and Michigan Republicans are in lockstep with Trump's toxic agenda as costs skyrocket and layoff notices surge to record levels.

In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:

"One year into his second term, Donald Trump and Michigan Republicans have completely wrecked Michigan's economy. Because of Trump's toxic economic policies, there were more than 29,000 layoffs last year, and nearly 20,000 Michiganders lost their jobs last month alone, while thousands more are struggling under skyrocketing costs, high inflation, and soaring health care costs.

"Meanwhile, Trump is refusing to change course, and every single Michigan Republican is wholeheartedly backing his reckless agenda. He is doubling down on billionaire-first policies and doing nothing to make life more affordable for everyday Michiganders who are suffering under this administration."

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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/breaking-trumps-toxic-policies-led-to-more-than-29000-layoffs-in-michigan-last-year/

Mich. Democratic Party: After Mike Rogers Said the Economy Was "Booming," U.S. Job Openings Plummet, Layoffs Surge to Record Highs

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026:

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After Mike Rogers Said the Economy Was "Booming," U.S. Job Openings Plummet, Layoffs Surge to Record Highs

After multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers swore up-and-down that the economy was "booming" and Trump "has America working again," a torrent of gloomy economic data shows Michiganders are facing a very different reality of job layoffs and rising unemployment:

* U.S. companies announced 108K layoffs, the most for any January since 2009

* U.S. job openings fell to ... Show Full Article LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * After Mike Rogers Said the Economy Was "Booming," U.S. Job Openings Plummet, Layoffs Surge to Record Highs After multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers swore up-and-down that the economy was "booming" and Trump "has America working again," a torrent of gloomy economic data shows Michiganders are facing a very different reality of job layoffs and rising unemployment: * U.S. companies announced 108K layoffs, the most for any January since 2009 * U.S. job openings fell tothe lowest level since 2020

* U.S. initial jobless claims rose by 22K, more than any forecast estimated last week

Reminder: Out-of-touch Senate candidate Mike Rogers has already made a series of disastrous missteps on the economy, from being caught at a campaign event "making fun of those who worry about higher prices" and arguing higher costs are "worth the financial strife being put on the American people," to falsely claiming there is no inflation and "working families [are] not paying more" under Trump, to writing off 48,000 U.S. auto workers.

Read more about what multi-millionaire Mike Rogers considers to be a "booming" economy:

ABC News: US job openings fall to 6.5M, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish (https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/us-job-openings-fall-65-million-fewest-2020-129884814)

Bloomberg: US Companies Announced Most Job Cuts for Any January Since 2009 (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-05/us-jobless-claims-increased-by-more-than-forecast-last-week?srnd=homepage-americas)

CNN: The job market was already 'slim pickings.' New data shows it just got worse (https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/05/economy/us-jobs-data-layoffs-hiring)

Fox Business: January layoffs rose to the highest level for the month since 2009 (https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/january-layoffs-rose-highest-level-month-since-2009)

Wall Street Journal: U.S. Job Openings Hit New Post-Covid Low (https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-02-05-2026/card/u-s-job-openings-hit-new-post-covid-low-LcuHSeL5pef3U71ReLpW)

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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/after-mike-rogers-said-the-economy-was-booming-u-s-job-openings-plummet-layoffs-surge-to-record-highs/

DNC: Trump's Failed Economic Agenda Has Left Black Communities Empty-Handed

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026:

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Trump's Failed Economic Agenda Has Left Black Communities Empty-Handed

Despite his promises to usher in a "golden age" for America once he took office, Trump's disastrous economic agenda has made life worse for millions of hardworking Black Americans. From skyrocketing costs to putting the American dream of owning a home further out of reach, Black Americans' livelihoods are being crushed under the weight of Trump's growing list of economic failures and broken promises.

In response, ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Trump's Failed Economic Agenda Has Left Black Communities Empty-Handed Despite his promises to usher in a "golden age" for America once he took office, Trump's disastrous economic agenda has made life worse for millions of hardworking Black Americans. From skyrocketing costs to putting the American dream of owning a home further out of reach, Black Americans' livelihoods are being crushed under the weight of Trump's growing list of economic failures and broken promises. In response,DNC Vice Chair Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta released the following statement:

"Donald Trump's broken promises are crushing Black Americans. He promised that our community would be in 'good shape' under his leadership, but the exact opposite is true. When he's not posting racist memes, he's making their lives harder and everything more expensive. Trump's broken campaign promises have left Black Americans behind and made our lives worse. Black unemployment is up, Black-owned businesses are struggling, and costs are out of control. Black Americans will hold Trump and Republicans accountable this November for their failed economic policies that are wreaking havoc on our communities."

Just one year into his term, Trump's economic policies have left Black Americans in the lurch. Trump's reckless trade policies have led to sky-high prices and have disproportionately hurt Black families and small businesses. Meanwhile, Black Americans' paychecks have not grown to address the cost-of-living crisis Trump created.

Black voters are fed up with Trump's economic incompetence: Only 9% of Black voters approve of Trump's handling of the economy, and more than half of Black Americans think we're in a recession. The contrast couldn't be clearer: Democrats are building momentum to win back voters of color -- including Black Americans -- who largely supported candidates like Abigail Spanberger, Mikie Sherill, Alicia Johnson, Christian Menefee, Renee Hardman, and Alonna Berry, who campaigned and won on affordability.

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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/trumps-failed-economic-agenda-has-left-black-communities-empty-handed/

DNC: Trump on the 2020 Election - "I Had To Win It. I Needed It For My Own Ego."

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026:

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Trump on the 2020 Election: "I Had To Win It. I Needed It For My Own Ego."

During a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast today, Donald Trump aired his years-old grievances about losing the 2020 election, saying, "I had to win it. I needed it for my own ego." While his economy tanks and the job market sheds jobs left and right, Trump is focused on rehashing his election loss and licking his wounds. Just last week, he directed his Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Trump on the 2020 Election: "I Had To Win It. I Needed It For My Own Ego." During a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast today, Donald Trump aired his years-old grievances about losing the 2020 election, saying, "I had to win it. I needed it for my own ego." While his economy tanks and the job market sheds jobs left and right, Trump is focused on rehashing his election loss and licking his wounds. Just last week, he directed his Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard,to participate in a raid of the Fulton County election office in an attempt to legitimize his unfounded investigation into the 2020 election.

In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:

"Donald Trump doesn't care about helping working families or delivering on his campaign promises to bring down prices. He only cares about enriching himself and using his power to boost his own ego. Working families are drowning under Trump's economy, which is worsening by the day, as prices on groceries, rent, and gas soar, and the job market continues to worsen. But rather than prioritize the people he was elected to serve, Trump is focused on cozying up to his billionaire friends and donors, raiding county election offices for his baseless investigation into the 2020 election, and doubling down on his reckless economic policies. Over five years later, everyday Americans don't want to hear about the lies Trump tells himself about his blistering election loss: They want lower prices and good-paying jobs, and Democrats are prepared to deliver on those promises."

Today's Challenger, Gray & Christmas layoff report showed 108,435 job cuts in January, the highest January total since 2009, and employers announced a meager 5,306 planned hires, the lowest January on record. The manufacturing sector is similarly in shambles, as a new ADP report showed that the sector lost 8,000 jobs in January while payrolls fell for small businesses with between 20 and 49 employees. It's no wonder Trump is 18 points underwater on his handling of the economy and 29 points underwater on handling the cost of living.

Just last night, when asked why his economic poll numbers have plummeted, and Americans are fed up with his economy, he simply said, "They should be great...I don't know."

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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/trump-on-the-2020-election-i-had-to-win-it-i-needed-it-for-my-own-ego/

DNC: In the States - Democrats' Plan to Reach 1 Million Infrequent Voters, Earth-Shattering Victory in Texas, Defeat Republicans' Extreme Agenda

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026:

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IN THE STATES: Democrats' Plan to Reach 1 Million Infrequent Voters, Earth-Shattering Victory in Texas, Defeat Republicans' Extreme Agenda

This week, the DNC launched Local Listeners, our new program to engage over a million infrequent voters who voted in 2020 but sat out 2024 across key congressional districts and states. By taking a 'listening first' approach, the DNC is ensuring we have the important conversations with voters early.

* Nationwide: Politico: Democrats want to find ... Show Full Article

DGA: $64 Million Dollar Mess - Georgia Republican Primary Descends Deeper Into Expensive Chaos

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 6, 2026:

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$64 Million Dollar Mess: Georgia Republican Primary Descends Deeper Into Expensive Chaos

This week, the ante on Georgia Republicans nasty infighting was upped with the dramatic entrance of billionaire Rick Jackson. In addition to pledging to spend $50 million to disrupt the race and booking more than $3 million in TV ads for this week alone, Jackson came out of the gate swinging at "career politicians" Burt Jones, Brad Raffensperger, and Chris Carr while touting his own MAGA bona fides.

Jackson ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * $64 Million Dollar Mess: Georgia Republican Primary Descends Deeper Into Expensive Chaos This week, the ante on Georgia Republicans nasty infighting was upped with the dramatic entrance of billionaire Rick Jackson. In addition to pledging to spend $50 million to disrupt the race and booking more than $3 million in TV ads for this week alone, Jackson came out of the gate swinging at "career politicians" Burt Jones, Brad Raffensperger, and Chris Carr while touting his own MAGA bona fides. Jacksonalso spent the first few days of his campaign brutally attacking Burt Jones, calling him out as "a so-called front runner who is weak as can be and lazy as the day is long," and swiping at him as someone who "wants the title of governor, but not the job."

It's just the latest example of Georgia Republicans' messy race to the right. A mysterious dark money group has already spent nearly $14 million attacking Trump-endorsed Jones over his record of self-enrichment in office, while Jones tried to out-MAGA his opponents by announcing his full support for Trump's FBI raid, attacking Raffensperger by saying he "hasn't fixed the corruption," and adding that Carr "hasn't prosecuted it."

While Jones might have Trump's endorsement, all the candidates in the race have backed Trump's failed economic agenda - which has led Georgia to lead the nation in job layoffs this month and is dramatically raising costs for businesses.

"As Georgia Republicans spend millions of dollars going after each other and fighting to be the most MAGA of them all, the chaos is only making it clearer that all of the candidates would bring dysfunction to the governor's mansion at the expense of hardworking Georgia families," said DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe. "The nastiness of this primary will leave whoever emerges as the nominee deeply bruised, and Georgians will be ready to reject their extreme and expensive agenda in November."

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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/64-million-dollar-mess-georgia-republican-primary-descends-deeper-into-expensive-chaos/

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