Kelley Root

Journalist, mom, Michigander. Special Projects editor, @detroitnews. MSU Spartan. [email protected]

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Bill Clinton: "I think Congress made a mistake not protesting turning the Rose Garden into what looks like the entrance to Liberace's bathroom"

[Grant Schwab @GrantSchwab]

If you were ever wondering: Who would (the voice of) Homer Simpson support in the race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers?

Well, we have your answer.

[Tony Paul | Detroit News @TonyPaul1984]

I sat down recently with new MSU AD Dan Bartholomae. Here are some of the highlights:
* He's here, he's there, he's everyfuckingwhere:
https://t.co/KMkiG9HPkD
* On concerts at Spartan Stadium: https://t.co/JHgTfNmANl
* On the future of swimming & diving: https://t.co/i09LSplCvC

[Josh Billinson @jbillinson]

No one has ever won both the FIFA Peace Prize and the Citizens of Iowa Man Of The Century award in the same year

[Kelley Root @kelleyroot]

Feds plan to have HHS lawyers represents migrant kids, sparking a backlash

Via @ben_warren03

https://t.co/0X7pAvHNNq

[Kelley Root @kelleyroot]

How a Michigan congressman came to live in campaign donor's D.C. home

Via @nannburke

https://t.co/KlXe6cWDYJ

[Kelley Root @kelleyroot]

Senate debate takeaways: 'MAGA bingo,' Social Security fix, 9/11 benefits

Via @nannburke @DNBethLeBlanc

https://t.co/5hCsKvkaDa

[Kelley Root @kelleyroot]

Employers Shift Rising Health Care Costs Onto Millions of Workers https://t.co/HBJaEr7VwQ via @NYTimes

[Kelley Root @kelleyroot]

How groups are combatting Detroit's high death rate from heart disease

Via @a_snabes

https://t.co/XiuAGLEwxW

[Kelley Root @kelleyroot]

Ex-cons, deadbeats oversee Detroit agency fleeced in $19M alleged fraud

Via @robertsnellnews

https://t.co/HLOeXOOEyx

[Kelley Root @kelleyroot]

“The impact of what some are calling a generational loss of doctors is already clear: By banning abortion, Idaho has become a more dangerous place to give birth.”

When Idaho Banned Abortion, OB-GYNs Fled. The Doctors Who Stayed Are Cracking. https://t.co/dO3CsghZfH via @NYTimes

[Megha @megha_lilly]

Look, if you’re having a bad day, read the replies, I’ve been laughing for five minutes 😂😂😂

[Matt Murray @murraymatt]

To be clear: Some facts are neither in dispute nor unclear. Our photographer was clearly marked as Press. She was clearly beaten. These are not partisan or risible statements, but indisputable. We urge a thorough investigation and accountability.

[Brian Stelter @brianstelter]

"Corruption in government" ranks even higher than "inflation and gas prices" in Fox's poll of voters' top concerns.

[Melissa Nann Burke @nannburke]

Such sad news. Laura was always looking out for us on the Hill. Condolences to her family ❤️

[julie k. brown @jkbjournalist]

Breaking News: Ex-Congressman accused of sex trafficking https://t.co/aRg8TDY9Ip

[Sam Stein @samstein]

Solid scoop by WaPo here. This entire thing reeks. Pardon recipient's family members, major GOP lobbyists, wanna-be ambassadors, businesses with interests b4 the govt., companies settling suits with Trump, contractors. all donating to this fund.

https://t.co/GCqBzDagFQ

[Craig Mauger @CraigDMauger]

Quite a political news day in Michigan:

- Vice President JD Vance in Monroe;

- AOC and Abdul El-Sayed campaigning in the U.P.;

- Gubernatorial debate between Jocelyn Benson and John James

[Kelley Root @kelleyroot]

Mike Rogers' wife gives away $10 gift cards at Detroit gas station

Via @nannburke

https://t.co/wyXwTYMlYm

[Kelley Root @kelleyroot]

Van Buren Township approves Google data center site plan

Via @MBryanOK

https://t.co/Nxi5IxyBKA