Michigan GOP leader Shirkey on hot mic doubles down after Capitol riot hoax claim
Mike Shirkey finds himself at the center of controversy after a video posted online filmed him describing the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6 a "hoax" and "all staged."
State police says in lawsuit 7 top officials used encrypted messaging app
Some MSP officials under investigation after using the encrypted messaging app "Signal."
New Hampshire woman indicted for making threats of violence toward Wayne County board canvasser
Monica Palmer, the Republican member of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, became the target of violent threats after she refused to certify the county's election results in November.
Michigan GOP rejects five more Whitmer appointees over pandemic restrictions
The state GOP has blocked appointees from the governor twice now after rejecting 13 nominees last week. Republicans in the legislature want more input in pandemic restrictions ordered by the health department.
Michigan Democratic leaders seek to disbar attorneys who handled election fraud investigation
In a press release, Attorney General Dana Nessel said all four attorneys filed lawsuits "based on falsehoods and used their law license in an attempt to disenfranchise Michigan voters" which undermined the faith of the public and eventually led to violence and unrest.
LIVE AT 11: GOP gives State of State address response amid growing feud with governor
During a call with media, Gov. Whitmer said the GOP's decision to withhold funds for education unless she relinquished authority over in-person learning rules in school "cruel."
GOP's $3.5 billion recovery plan threatens school funding if Whitmer doesn't relinquish powers
The Michigan GOP has released their own $3.5 billion Covid relief plan that makes education and vaccine distribution funding contingent on the state shifting authority away from making decisions on in-person learning and vaccine mandates.
‘American aspiration’: Vice President Kamala Harris addresses nation after making history
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first Black, first Asian and first female second-in-command, after being inaugurated alongside President Joe Biden.
Bernie Sanders’ mittens: Vermont senator’s Inauguration Day outfit lights up social media
Sen. Bernie Sanders drew attention on social media during Wednesday’s 2021 presidential inauguration for an unlikely reason: his outfit.
Small group of protesters act peacefully at state Capitol among heavy police presence
Michigan State Capitol protests are quiet amid heavy police and military presence.
Peter Spadafore talks preparation for potential Capitol protest in Lansing
Police authorities, including the FBI, Lansing Police and Fire, Michigan State Police, and more, prepare for a potential protest at the Capitol on Sunday.
GOP replaces state board canvasser who certified Michigan election
Aaron Van Langevelde, the lone Republican on the Michigan State Board of Canvassers who voted to certify the election in November, was urged by party members to vote against the results.
MyPillow CEO: Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Wayfair dropping MyPillow
Some retailers are dropping MyPillow products from their stores, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell told FOX 9. This comes following the CEO's repeated claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
Actions by GOP attorneys general could damage credibility in courts
Some legal experts think the overt political involvement by the GOP AGs could have a lasting effect on how judges view actions from their offices.
Who is Kamala Harris? Answers to your questions about the vice president-elect
As Vice President-elect Kamala Harris reaches the culmination of her historic path to the White House, here are some of the most-asked questions about the former California senator.
Vice President Mike Pence offers congratulations in call to VP-elect Kamala Harris
Vice President Mike Pence has called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, according to two people familiar with the conversation.
Michigan police make plans for Capitol safety, lawmakers cancel sessions
As protesters plan to demonstrate in Lansing, Michigan lawmakers have opted to cancel next week's sessions
New GOP House Speaker resumes party's tough questions of Whitmer as state legislature reconvenes
Meanwhile the House Democratic leader Donna Lasinski wanted to punish 18 House Republicans for their alleged indirect role in spawning the Capitol riot last week. One Republican told her to take her criticism and "shove it."
Trump releases new video pleading for calm, condemning Capitol Hill violence
He appealed for unity "to move forward" and said, "Mob violence goes against everything I believe in and everything our movement stands for. ... No true supporter of mine could ever disrespect law enforcement."
Michigan Senate Majority Leader tested positive for COVID-19 over Christmas break
Michigan's Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey says he tested positive for COVID-19 over Christmas break. He believes he caught it during a visit to the House when he removed his mask for 25 minutes to listen to a colleague's remarks.