Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
State of the Union address 2026: What to expect in Trump’s speech
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Whitmer state budget seeks new tax revenue amid federal cuts
Republicans, however, say a leaner budget with no tax increases, deeper spending cuts and broader tax relief for all households makes more sense.
Republicans, however, say a leaner budget with no tax increases, deeper spending cuts and broader tax relief for all households makes more sense.
Fulton County Election raid: Federal court unseals FBI search warrant, affidavit
The FBI is investigating if "intentional acts" caused discrepancies in Fulton County’s 2020 election vote counts.
The FBI is investigating if "intentional acts" caused discrepancies in Fulton County’s 2020 election vote counts.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says feds are investigating her after military video
Slotkin said last week she received an inquiry from US Attorney Jeanine Pirro's District of Columbia office.
Slotkin said last week she received an inquiry from US Attorney Jeanine Pirro's District of Columbia office.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Georgia election interference case against Trump dismissed
Georgia’s election interference case against President Donald Trump is now officially over.
Georgia’s election interference case against President Donald Trump is now officially over.
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.
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.
Michigan legislature, governor work to find emergency funds ahead of pause in SNAP benefits
With the November 1st deadline looming that would threaten SNAP benefits for 1.4 million Michigan residents, the state is trying to plug a gap with emergency funding.
With the November 1st deadline looming that would threaten SNAP benefits for 1.4 million Michigan residents, the state is trying to plug a gap with emergency funding.
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.
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.
If signed into law, the hunting and fishing license increase would mean tens of millions of dollars in additional state revenue.
Nessel pushes back after House GOP speaker claims new budget has 20% cut to AG office
GOP Speaker of the House Matt Hall is just part of the "He said, she said" story.
GOP Speaker of the House Matt Hall is just part of the "He said, she said" story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.