econds Story Lineup From This Morning's Radio News Broadcasts: ABC: Hurricane Delta; Trump-Rally on Saturday; China-Joins COVID Alliance; FBI-Gov. Whitmer; Wisconsin-Protests. CBS: Trump-Rally on Saturday; Trump-Absentee Ballots; WH-COVID Outbreak; McConnell-WH Comments; Hurricane Delta; FBI-Gov. Whit

uncontrolled power. The men, according to authorities, are linked to militia groups and are ready to instigate civil war." NBC's Pete Williams said Whitmer said "President Trump's refusals to criticize white supremacist groups have been heard by them as a rallying cry." Whitmer: "When our leaders meet

olt of NBC Nightly NewsVi (10/8, lead story, 2:35, 5.56M) called "a stunning domestic terror plot to storm the Michigan statehouse and kidnap" Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D). Federal and state prosecutors announced the arrests "of more than a dozen men who they say targeted the governor over what they saw as her unc

uncontrolled power. The men, according to authorities, are linked to militia groups and are ready to instigate civil war." NBC's Pete Williams said Whitmer said "President Trump's refusals to criticize white supremacist groups have been heard by them as a rallying cry." Whitmer: "When our leaders meet

econds Story Lineup From This Morning's Radio News Broadcasts: ABC: Hurricane Delta; Trump-Rally on Saturday; China-Joins COVID Alliance; FBI-Gov. Whitmer; Wisconsin-Protests. CBS: Trump-Rally on Saturday; Trump-Absentee Ballots; WH-COVID Outbreak; McConnell-WH Comments; Hurricane Delta; FBI-Gov. Whit

olt of NBC Nightly NewsVI (10/8, lead story, 2:35, 5.56M) called "a stunning domestic terror plot to storm the Michigan statehouse and kidnap" Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D). Federal and state prosecutors announced the arrests "of more than a dozen men who they say targeted the governor over what they saw as her unc

ized Tren de Aragua Gang to Hurt the U.S., FBI Warned in January • FBI, Mississippi Sheriff's Office Warn of Online Terrorist Group • Michigan Gov. Whitmer Says Trump Promised Not to Pardon Kidnapping Plotters COUNTERINTELLIGENCE • China Targets U.S. Military Members in Overseas Spy Operations, Former

month. Michigan Gov. Whitmer Says Trump Promised Not to Pardon Kidnapping Plotters The Washington Post (05/29, Vazquez) reported that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer claims President Donald Trump promised not to pardon two men, Barry Croft Jr. and Adam Fox, who were convicted of plotting to kidnap her. Trump rec

lot. MLive (MI) (11/13, Clark, 925K) reports from Jackson, Michigan, "All three Jackson-area men charged in connection with the plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have now had their high EFTA00161617 bonds reduced since their arrests in October." Jackson County District Judge Michael Klaeren "reduced the $1

d out of the Jackson County Jail." Morrison, Bellar and Musico "are three of eight charged individuals believed to be involved in the plot to kidnap Whitmer. Six additional individuals are facing federal charges for their roles in the plot." The Detroit Free Press (11/13, Moran, Guillen, 1.52M) reports,

5bfc42b7d5faa37pubid=fbi> (10/8, lead story, 2:35, 5.56M) called "a stunning domestic terror plot to storm the Michigan statehouse and kidnap" Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D). Federal and state prosecutors announced the arrests "of more than a dozen men who they say targeted the governor over what they saw as her unco

uncontrolled power. The men, according to authorities, are linked to militia groups and are ready to instigate civil war." NBC's Pete Williams said Whitmer said "President Trump's refusals to criticize white supremacist groups have been heard by them as a rallying cry." Whitmer: "When our leaders meet

n The Washington Examiner (06/02, Deese) reported that President Trump is considering pardons for men convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, citing potential flaws in the case. According to the article, the convictions of Barry Croft Jr. and Adam Fox are under scrutiny, with defense atto

fice." The article highlighted that the FBI's counterterrorism strategy came under fire during the prosecution of men accused of plotting to kidnap Whitmer, with critics alleging that the bureau's use of informants veered into outright entrapment. Back to Top COUNTERINTELLIGENCE Lawmaker Says CCP to B

e latest case alleging extremism in Michigan. The case was unsealed Friday, six months after the FBI said agents thwarted a plot to kidnap and kill Whitmer involving at least 14 people who are facing state and federal charges. FBI Special Agent Richard Trask, one of the lead agents in the Whitmer kidnap

. The Detroit News (4/24, Snell) reports from Detroit, "A New York man charged in a series of acts of threatening violence searched online for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the location of gun stores in the days leading up to the U.S. Capitol insurrection, according to federal court records." Jonathan Joshua Munafo

officials said much of the evidence against the group is in the form of encrypted messages exchanged over apps. In those messages, the men accused Whitmer of making up stories about people dying from COVID-19." WPost Examines Case Of America's Deadliest Serial Killer. The Washington Post (11/30, Lowe

show [Biden] won the state." A lawsuit "filed by Trump-affiliated attorney Sidney Powell and a cadre of other lawyers, wants a judge to force" Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) "to 'decertify' those results. They want to act before Dec. 14, when the Electoral College is set to

ss (12/15, Cappelletti, White) reported that a judge on Thursday handed down the longest prison terms so far in the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, sentencing three men who forged an early alliance with a leader of the scheme before the FBI broke it up in 2020. The article noted that while Joe

r of providing material support for a terrorist act, which carries a maximum term of 20 years, and two other crimes. According to the article, Gov. Whitmer urged Judge Thomas Wilson to "impose a sentence that meets the gravity of the damage they have done to our democracy." The Wall Street Journal (12/1

eports Jackson County District Court Judge Michael Klaeren on Monday "ordered three men to stand trial in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over her coronavirus restrictions." The AP says Klaeren "ruled there was enough evidence and bound over Paul Bellar, Joe Morrison and Pete Musico to

o reporting are the New York Times (3/29, Weiser, 20.6M) and CNN (3/29, Scannell, 89.21M). Judge Orders Three Men To Stand Trial Over Plot To Kidnap Whitmer. The AP (3/29, Williams) reports Jackson County District Court Judge Michael Klaeren on Monday "ordered three men to stand trial in a plot to kidnap

ays followed by a 'cautious re-engagement." The Free Press adds the announcement "was met with fierce criticism from businesses and Republicans, but Whitmer and health officials said the move had to be made to save lives. The rules went into effect Nov. 18 and were due to expire at the end of the day Tu

ns." Whitmer Extends Michigan's COVID Restrictions For Another 12 Days. The Detroit Free Press (12/7, Boucher, Shamus, 1.52M) reports Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Monday announced "restrictions on indoor dining and in-person classes will remain in effect for 12 more days followed by a 'cautious re-enga

.corn/story/news/health/2020/12/07/michigan-covid-19-restrictions- extended-12-days/3856325001/> (12/7, Boucher, Shamus, 1.52M) reports Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Monday announced "restrictions on indoor dining and in-person classes will remain in effect for 12 more days followed by a 'cautious re-enga

ays followed by a 'cautious re-engagement.' The Free Press adds the announcement "was met with fierce criticism from businesses and Republicans, but Whitmer and health officials said the move had to be made to save lives. The rules went into effect Nov. 18 and were due to expire at the end of the day Tue

-impeaching-gov> (11/23, Choi, 2.98M) reports the Kalkaska County Board of Commissioners "voted 4- 2 on a resolution backing calls for" Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's (D) impeachment. Kalkaska County David Comai "blamed what he called Whitmer's `unconstitutional executive orders' for Kalkaska's economic crisis.

"voted 4- 2 on a resolution backing calls for" Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's (D) impeachment. Kalkaska County David Comai "blamed what he called Whitmer's `unconstitutional executive orders' for Kalkaska's economic crisis." However, Michigan GOP legislators "have indicated they do not support efforts

"noted that in the past week the U.S. vaccinated roughly 3.3 million people per day, an increase on the seven-day average from the previous week." Whitmer Discusses COVID Surge In Michigan. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), on NBC'c Meet The Precc (4/18, 2.84M), discussed the current challenges wit

ace a charge of providing material support to a terrorist act. The FBI alleges several men were involved in a right-wing militia plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan and try her for treason of their own accord in light of the governor's restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic." Higgins "was specifi

Holt of NBC Nightly News (10/8, lead story, 2:35, 5.56M) called "a stunning domestic terror plot to storm the Michigan statehouse and kidnap" Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D). Federal and state prosecutors announced the arrests "of more than a dozen men who they say targeted the governor over what they saw as her unc

uncontrolled power. The men, according to authorities, are linked to militia groups and are ready to instigate civil war." NBC's Pete Williams said Whitmer said "President Trump's refusals to criticize white supremacist groups have been heard by them as a rallying cry." Whitmer: "When our leaders meet

"noted that in the past week the U.S. vaccinated roughly 3.3 million people per day, an increase on the seven-day average from the previous week." Whitmer Discusses COVID Surge In Michigan. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), on NBC's Meet The PressVi (4/18, 2.84M), discussed the current challenges wi

ace a charge of providing material support to a terrorist act. The FBI alleges several men were involved in a right-wing militia plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan and try her for treason of their own accord in light of the governor's restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic." Higgins "was specifi

s arrest is far-fetched, law experts who spoke with MLive say," but "it's a possible legal defense." Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, "who criticized Whitmer's coronavirus restrictions during a May 18 Michigan Patriot Rally in Grand Rapids, at which he shared the stage with one of the criminally EFTA0014

Jackson, Michigan, "A judge on Friday slashed bond from $10 million to $100,000 for a man accused of assisting in a scheme to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and commit other violence against state government." The AP adds, "A defense attorney argued that Pete Musico was kicked out of the group in the ear

lot. MLive (MI) (11/13, Clark, 925K) reports from Jackson, Michigan, "All three Jackson-area men charged in connection with the plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have now had their high EFTA00148977 bonds reduced since their arrests in October." Jackson County District Judge Michael Klaeren "reduced the $1

d out of the Jackson County Jail." Morrison, Bellar and Musico "are three of eight charged individuals believed to be involved in the plot to kidnap Whitmer. Six additional individuals are facing federal charges for their roles in the plot." The Detroit Free Press (11/13, Moran, Guillen, 1.52M) reports,

pping-plot.html> (11113, Clark, 925K) reports from Jackson, Michigan, "All three Jackson- area men charged in connection with the plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have now had their high bonds reduced since their arrests in October." Jackson County District Judge Michael Klaeren "reduced the $10 million bond

out of the Jackson County Jail." Morrison, Bellar and Musico "are three of eight charged individuals believed to be involved in the plot to kidnap Whitmer. Six additional individuals are facing federal charges for their roles in the plot." The Detroit Free Press <https://www.freep.corn/story/news/local

n The Washington Examiner (06/02, Deese) reported that President Trump is considering pardons for men convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, citing potential flaws in the case. According to the article, the convictions of Barry Croft Jr. and Adam Fox are under scrutiny, with defense atto

fice." The article highlighted that the FBI's counterterrorism strategy came under fire during the prosecution of men accused of plotting to kidnap Whitmer, with critics alleging that the bureau's use of informants veered into outright entrapment. Back to Top COUNTERINTELLIGENCE Lawmaker Says CCP to B