State Rep. Steve Marino accused of domestic abuse from fellow lawmaker
"It can happen right here in our legislature, where abuse of power and threats to ruin a colleague's reputation, as well as threats of public shaming, can be used to intimidate fellow members of the legislature," Rep. Mari Manoogian said. "I am asking for privacy as I take steps to ensure my safety while I continue to represent my district and do the work of the people."
State police investigating Rep. Steve Marino for domestic abuse claim made by fellow lawmaker
"I would hope that we find that there’s a misunderstanding, but it sure looks like that there’s a problem here that needs to be addressed," Roe said.
Biles: FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse
The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the Justice Department’s inspector general said Wednesday.
Trump endorses challenger to Michigan Republican Fred Upton
Both Upton's challenger and a secretary of state candidate have pushed for an audit of the 2020 presidential election.
Republicans launch Secure MI vote to tighten election law; critics call it obstructionist
Under the Secure MI vote petition drive, if the absentee ballots did not have a driver's license number or last four digits of Social Security Number - they wouldn't be counted unless they provided proper ID.
Conservative hoaxers face record $5.1 million fine for illegal robocalls during 2020 election
Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman allegedly organized 85,000 robocalls that falsely warned minorities their 2020 election mail-in ballots would lead to their arrest and forced vaccination.
Judge orders 9 Trump lawyers to face financial penalties, other sanctions over 2020 election lawsuit
In a scathing 110-page opinion, a federal judge ordered the lawyers allied with former President Donald Trump to pay the legal costs for months of court battles and ordered them while also sanctioning them.
2 Congressmen including Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer flew unannounced to Afghanistan
State Department and U.S. military officials were stunned by the move and had to divert resources for security. The representatives said it was their duty to provide oversight.
Former Michigan Congressman Paul Mitchell dead at 64
Mitchell served two terms in Congress before declining to run in 2020 and announcing he was leaving the Republican party over its efforts to overturn the election.
'Totally devoted'; friends, colleagues remember Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator
There was no shortage of praise being sung by Michigan officials, friends, family, and colleagues who said goodbye to one of Congress's longest-serving senators.
Secretary of State rebuffs requests by GOP for third-party election audit
"If they already performed the audits and they already know the results and everything was secure and like it says, was the safest and most secure election in history, if there is somebody reviewing that work, wouldn't they come to the same result?" asked Rep. Ryan Berman (R-District 39).
State legislature halts Whitmer emergency powers, but health dept can be used to still issue orders
"I will not be voting yes today. I will be voting hell yes," said State Rep. Jack O'Malley (R-Lake Ann).
Farmington Hills man misidentified by facial recognition technology testifies at Congressional hearing
The Farmington Hills man who has sued Detroit police after being wrongfully identified by the department's facial recognition technology in a shoplifting investigation is testifying in front of a congressional subcommittee Tuesday.
Trump lawyers could be penalized for pushing Michigan election case
A federal judge is considering financial penalties and sanctions against attorneys Sidney Powell and Lin Wood for pursuing what some have labeled as "frivolous claims"
Michigan Republicans plan to add ID requirement to absentee ballot applications is dead
Lawmakers in the GOP-led state House received heavy pushback from election clerks and voting-rights advocates about plans to add an ID component to absentee ballots and signature verification at polling places.
Taking Republican Senator up on his offer, Michigan AG to probe profiteers of election misinformation
On Thursday, a spokeswoman for Dana Nessel said the department had accepted a request from GOP state Sen. Ed McBroom to investigate those making money off of baseless election allegations.
Michigan House approves record funding for schools in newest budget
The state's newest budget essentially closes a funding gap for schools, adding an extra $589 per student for most districts. The House approved the measure by a 105-3 vote.
Michigan House votes to spend $10 million to offset losses from auto insurance reform
The state reduced auto insurance rates by 45% in cases of catastrophic injuries in a crash. But that means rehab facilities and in-home care providers will feel the squeeze and less money coming in.
Rudy Giuliani's New York law license suspended
An appellate court in New York has suspended Rudy Giuliani's license to practice law for making "demonstrably false" statements about the 2020 presidential election on behalf of Donald Trump, his client.
Trump attacks Michigan Republicans after senate report finds no fraud in 2020 election
The president accused the Republican Chair of the Oversight Committee and the Senate Majority leader of trying to "hide the truth" about the election. The Republican-led investigation found no evidence of fraud.