President-elect Trump chooses Pam Bondi for AG pick after Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration.

Man uses racial slur during contentious Michigan Senate meeting on capitol gun ban

The legislation in question would amend rules around carrying a firearm in certain governmental buildings in Lansing. During a contentious hearing, one man giving testimony used a racial epithet while claiming the bill "targets white people."

Giuliani's lawyers seek to exit defamation case citing disagreement

Attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani filed a motion Wednesday to withdraw from his defense in a high-profile $148-million defamation case in federal court.

WATCH: US Congress holds UFO hearing

Congress is holding a hearing on Wednesday to discuss “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" – also known as UFOs. 

After riding abortion issue to victory in 2022, Michigan Democrats hope to do it again in 2024

The Michigan House is in play after two years of Democratic control since 2022. Now, Republicans like former Gov. Rick Snyder believes abortion is a non-issue as Democrats continue to leverage the theme after their major midterm victory.

New allegations showing Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election revealed in filing

The former speaker of the Michigan House said a report alleging election fraud in the state was "F------ nuts," despite Donald Trump claiming otherwise. It's one of many appearances Michigan makes in the explosive filing.

Unsealed court docs say Trump not immune; ‘resorted to crimes’ after losing 2020 election

Donald Trump “resorted to crimes" after losing the 2020 election, federal prosecutors said in a court filing unsealed Wednesday that argues that the former president is not entitled to immunity.

Oakland County's 11 drownings this year prompt focus on water safety in schools

Oakland County's lakes are typically bustling with fun in the sun. But after a concerning uptick in drownings this summer, several beaches have become settings of tragedy – prompting legislators to take action.

Homes of US Senate candidates Elissa Slotkin, Mike Rogers swatted

Both candidates for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan say they were targeted by false 911 calls –also known as swatting– less than 24 hours apart.

Mike Rogers wins Republican primary for US Senate seat

Running for the U.S. Senate to represent Michigan, former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers won the Republican primary for the highly coveted open seat.

Gov. Shapiro issues statement on Harris VP pick: 'My work in Pennsylvania is far from finished'

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has declared his support for Kamala Harris and her newly chosen running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, after the decision was announced Tuesday morning.

Senator John Fetterman’s high-speed crash in Maryland: bodycam footage released

Body camera video released Thursday by the Maryland State Police Department shows the moments after Senator John Fetterman and his wife were involved in an early morning crash in Maryland.