Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says Capitol Commission has authority to ban guns in the Capitol

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a letter to the Michigan State Capitol Commission saying that the Commission has the legal authority to prohibit guns in the state Capitol, should it choose to do so.

Power struggle erupts over Whitmer's emergency orders with declaration set to expire Thursday

A power struggle has formed between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers over the length and authority of the governor's emergency declaration that she's used to make executive orders

Democratic delegate speaks on party censuring Detroit lawmaker following COVID-19 treatment

A group called the 13th Congressional District Democratic Party Organization censured democratic State Representative Karen Whitsett for comments she made attacking her own party and Governor Gretchen Whitmer

House GOP releases Michigan roadmap for reopening state

House GOP members have released their roadmap for how the state should approach reopening once the state's shelter-in-place order ends.

Former Senate staffer accuses Joe Biden of sexual assault

A former aide to Joe Biden is accusing the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee of sexually assaulting her during the early 1990s when he was a senator.

Michigan Senate and House approve extension of governor's emergency declaration by 23 days

The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However, GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.

Governor, House GOP at odds over state of emergency extension ahead of Tuesday's vote

The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.

Trump allies warn against feud with Whitmer, a swing state governor

The dispute between President Trump and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer comes months before Election Day in a state that could make or break Trump's reelection bid.

President Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic.