Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state

Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.

John James: Maduro seizure 'long overdue' in Venezuela strike

Republican Rep. John James says the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was justified, overdue, and rooted in the president’s responsibility to protect American lives.

Top Michigan Republican defends surprise axing of $645M amid confusion of what was cut

Days after the House Republicans axed hundreds of millions of dollars from programs already appropriated money, it still wasn't clear what groups were targeted or who had funding rejected.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign

Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.

Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.

Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week

Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.

Michigan hunting fee hike: Senate approves increase to cost of license

If signed into law, the hunting and fishing license increase would mean tens of millions of dollars in additional state revenue.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

Michigan budget finally signed: $81 billion package is now official

It includes $2 billion for roads and hundreds of millions more for other infrastructure improvements, $26 million for future projects at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, another $150 million for recovery efforts following a devastating ice storm up north, and just under $30 billion in money for Medicaid.

Michigan lawmakers pass $81B budget with road funding plan and cuts elsewhere

It required compromise between each chamber, yielding a new road funding program, a massive wholesale tax on marijuana, while other parts of previous funding deals like universal free school lunches were maintained.

Here's how long the government shutdown could go on

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.

Belle Isle faces severe cuts as Michigan government shutdown looms

Belle Isle is caught in the crossfire of a budget showdown between Michigan Senate Democrats and House Republicans. Even as it weighs potentially drastic cuts to its services, officials aren't sure what a shutdown would do to services.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Judge tosses 'fake electors' case brought against 15 Michigan Republicans

A judge has tossed criminal charges against several individuals who were accused of attempting to falsely certify President Donald Trump as the winner of the 2020 election in Michigan.