Bernie Sanders edges Pete Buttigieg in New Hampshire

In his win, the 78-year-old Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, beat back a strong challenger from the 38-year-old former Midwestern mayor -- two men representing different generations and wings of their party.

Avid Second Amendment supporter and UP lawmaker has home burglarized, guns stolen

Beau LaFave, a northern Michigan lawmaker and strong proponent of the Second Amendment had two of his firearms stolen from his Lansing home on Monday.

DNC calls for a 'recanvass' of Iowa caucus results after delays

The chairman of the Democratic National Committee called for the recanvass in order to “assure public confidence in the results.”

Pres. Trump uses State of Union to campaign; Pelosi rips up speech

Offering the nation’s economic success as the chief rationale for a second term, Trump’s speech resembled a lower-volume version of his campaign rallies, offering something for every section of his political base.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of Union response pushes Democratic values, vision

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used her party's response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to say Democrats are focusing on making health care more affordable. 

Guests help President Trump highlight State of the Union themes

A mother who lost her Army husband to a roadside bomb in Iraq. A man whose brother was killed by someone the White House contends should have been deported rather than released from jail. A 2-year-old girl born at 21 weeks.

Mike Bloomberg presidential run ramping up in Michigan with visit to Detroit

One day after voting took place in Iowa, candidate Mike Bloomberg who has elected to not campaign in early voting states during the primary, was in Michigan campaigning.

Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders leading Iowa Caucus with 62 percent of precincts reporting results

Clouded by doubts on a chaotic day-after, partial results of Iowa's kickoff presidential caucus showed former Midwestern Mayor Pete Buttigieg and fiery progressive Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leading the opening contest in the Democratic Party's 2020 primary season.

Michigan Senator Peters says he'll vote to convict Trump

Gary Peters, one of Michigan's senators says he will vote to convict President Trump during a vote in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday,

Trump faces accusers: What to watch during State of the Union address

President Donald Trump will be facing his accusers Tuesday night during his State of the Union speech. The impeached president is speaking on the eve of what's anticipated to be his Senate acquittal on Wednesday.

Ignoring early voting states, Mike Bloomberg has eyes on Michigan

As Democratic candidates converge on Iowa for the election's first caucus, Mike Bloomberg is foregoing early-voting states in 2020. Instead, he's spending millions on advertising in other states like Michigan.

Pres. Trump: F-35 fighters could be coming to Selfridge

For several years, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackle campaigning to get the elite F-35 stealth fighter planes to Macomb County. 

Republicans ask how Whitmer plans to pay for State of the State promises

"When she started out, I was very optimistic when she said we don't want Lansing to become like Washington is, and that was really encouraging," said Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Township).  "And then in the next breath she blamed everything on the Republicans."

Whitmer: Michigan to borrow $3.5B to rebuild highways, bridges in State of State

 The Democrat unveiled the bonding plan during her second annual State of the State speech to lawmakers. It will enable the state Department of Transportation to do about twice as much construction on I-, U.S.- and M-numbered routes as it can now, she said. The funds would not be used to repair local roads.