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The state of Michigan has banned the open carry of guns within "100 feet of a polling place on election day. The ban also extends to clerk's offices and absent voter counting board on Election Day. Business Insider reports that election inspectors will post signage that indicates the notice of a ban on open carrying firearms. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said the presence of firearms may cause disruption, fear, or intimidation. The directive comes days after federal prosecutors charged multiple men who plotted to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Thirteen people were charged on Thursday of an alleged domestic terrorism plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Now, CNN reveals that of those charged, two are former Marines. The US Marine Corps says Joseph Morrison, 42, continued to serve with the reserve forces until last week. Daniel Harris, 23, was a Marine Corps rifleman from June 2015 to June 2019 and achieved the rank of corporal. He amassed numerous medals during his service.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg urges the European Union to take the lead in setting global standards for tech regulation or risk seeing countries follow China as a model. SOUNDBITE
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder replenishes his supply of tap water from Flint, in hopes of reassuring residents that the water is no longer contaminated with harmful chemicals. Diane Hodges reports.
Over 200 residents from Flint, Michigan travel by bus to Washington, DC, demanding lead-free drinking water and the resignation of Governor Rick Snyder. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
A research team has compiled information on all known locations of lead pipes in Flint, Michigan, something the city’s plans to use to address Flint’s water crisis.