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Michigan Primary Preview, Biden Administration Sues To Block Grocery Merger

Michigan is holding its presidential primaries today, and some Democrats say they’re voting uncommitted instead of President Biden. Some Michigan voters warn Biden to change course on the Israel-Hamas war. What’s the president hearing from voters who delivered the state in 2020? Also, the United States goes to court to stop a grocery megamerger. Kroger and Albertsons propose to combine. What does it mean for your neighborhood supermarket?

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