"Michigan GOP Lawmaker Faces Sanctions for Racist Online Post"

Michigan Republican lawmaker Josh Schriver lost his committee assignment and staff after posting a racist ideology on social media, prompting House Speaker Joe Tate to denounce "racist, hateful and bigoted speech." Schriver shared a conspiracy theory suggesting a plot to diminish the influence of white people, leading to criticism from Tate and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Despite defending his post, Schriver's actions have been widely condemned, with Tate citing a history of promoting debunked theories and dangerous rhetoric.