Feds thwart militia plot to kidnap Whitmer   Source: The Detroit News The FBI thwarted what they described as a plot to violently overthrow the government and kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and federal prosecutors are expected to discuss the alleged conspiracy later Thursday.  The alleged plot involved reaching out to members of a Michigan militia, according to a federal affidavit filed Thursday.  "Several members talked about murdering 'tyrants' or 'ta