As researchers, entrepreneurs and executives gathered in East Lansing to discuss developments in transportation technology, U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) dropped in to share some brief remarks on how these advancements tie in to national defense. At the Michigan State University Research Foundation’s 2026 Mobility Summit on Tuesday, Barrett introduced a panel focused on mobility […]
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink and former Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam show no signs of backing down in the race to take on U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett in November, even as some strategists fear moderates splitting between the two could create an opening for progressive challenger William Lawrence to win the Democratic nomination. […]
Drawing on data security and economic competitiveness concerns, members of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to advance a bill that would ban Chinese vehicles equipped with wireless communication capabilities from being sold or operated on American soil. Introduced by U.S. Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), the Connected Vehicle Security Act […]
Democrats appeared bitter and disruptive during President Trump’s first joint address to Congress in his second term. Afterward, a newly elected Democratic senator from a state Trump won provided a more constructive and persuasive path forward for her party.
