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Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdoutsOhio Rep. Max Miller requests US House probe into domestic abuse allegations made against himTrump is making a rare Western trip to talk about the economy, something polls show he's weak onWhat to watch in the Aug. 4 primaries: Michigan Senate race tests Democrats' path forwardThe Latest: Michigan Democratic Senate primary is test between progressives and the establishmentTrump administration will close 5 smaller US consulates in Africa, Asia and the Western HemisphereMichigan Democrats pick between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primaryMaryland lawmakers get closer to asking voters to clear the way for redistricting helping DemocratsNew talks are 'last chance' for Iran to for