DeSantis and Newsom engage in culture war as they target each other's enemies.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited Michigan and tested his campaign message, potentially eyeing a presidential run in 2024. Former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson pleaded guilty for bribery in a public corruption probe surrounding the state's medical marijuana licensing board. Michigan's 1931 abortion ban was formally repealed after voters enshrined the right to an abortion in the state's constitution. The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments in an LGBTQ child custody case. Tensions with China overshadowed Gotion's plans to invest in a rural Michigan battery plant.