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Duggan Drops Out, Suddenly Leading Governor's Race in Surprise Move

Former Detroit Democratic Mayor Mike Duggan has suspended his independent campaign for Michigan governor in a surprise move, suddenly widening the lead of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's eventual opponent. The decision shifts the contest from a three-way race to a potentially decisive showdown between one of Duggan's previously endorsed candidates and another contender.

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Trump to Speak Directly with Taiwan's Leader in Historic Shift

President Donald Trump has suggested speaking with Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te, marking a significant move given China's opposition to such contact. This development is notable as it comes after Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last week.

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