Gov. Whitmer returns from a European trip

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent two days in Europe last week as part of her second international trade trip this year. Whitmer spoke with The Associated Press upon returning to Michigan on Friday. She had visited Austria to meet with business leaders before heading to Latvia. She met with Latvian President Egils Levits and Michigan national guard troops stationed in the country. Whitmer has been frequently mentioned as a future presidential candidate but dismissed any speculation that the overseas trips may signal any future ambitions.