Trump’s comments risk tainting a jury in federal election subversion case, special counsel says
Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith warned Tuesday that former President Donald Trump’s “daily" statements risk tainting a jury pool in Washington in the criminal case charging him with scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Peter Meijer exploring run for open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan
The west Michigan native represented the state's third district for one term before being ousted over his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.
Trump pleads not guilty, waives arraignment in case accusing him of election interference
Trump and 18 others were charged earlier this month in a 41-count indictment that outlines an alleged scheme to subvert the will of Georgia voters who had chosen Democrat Joe Biden over the Republican incumbent in the presidential election.
Abortion, paid family leave, 100% clean energy - Whitmer eyes aggressive agenda for rest of 2023
Armed with a Democratic trifecta in Lansing for the first time in 40 years, the governor and lawmakers hope to keep the pressure on in the second-half of 2023.
Fulton County DA files motion to move up Georgia election interference trial; Trump responds
On the day former President Donald Trump is expected to surrender to authorities in Georgia on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in the state, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has filed a motion to move the trial date up for Trump and his co-defendants.
Trump, allies doubling down on 2020 election lies even after indictments
Although Trump’s allegations about the 2020 election have repeatedly been disproven — often by his own advisers — they’ve taken a firm hold among his party.
Michigan could play key role in Trump's Georgia indictment case, attorneys say
Former president Donald Trump's fourth indictment from Georgia may be his most serious legal hurdle yet - and there is a local angle.
9 defendants enter not-guilty pleas in Michigan fake elector scheme
The defendants were charged with eight felonies, including conspiracy to commit forgery and conspiracy to commit uttering and publishing.
Gun rights GOP state legislators push back on weapons ban at Capitol
They believe the State Capitol Commission overstepped its authority by proposing a weapons ban in the Capitol building.
Sen. Mitch McConnell booed, heckled with chants to 'retire' at Kentucky rally
McConnell has had previous health scares in the last several months, leaving many of his voters with concerns.
Trump arraigned on charges of trying to overturn 2020 presidential election
Former President Donald Trump was arraigned in Washington D.C. on charges of trying to overtrun the results of the 2020 presidential election.
3rd Trump ally charged in Michigan voter tabulator case
Matt DePerno, a former nominee for Michigan Attorney General, was charged in the election tabulator case for alleged tampering with machines following the 2020 election.
Matt DePerno, ex-GOP candidate for attorney general and Trump ally, charged in election machine tampering
Former Michigan GOP candidate for attorney general has been charged with election machine tampering from the 2020 Presidential Election.
Republicans in Michigan cry foul after 16 charged in fake elector scheme
Without addressing any of the charges specifically, the Michigan Republican Party accused Dana Nessel of weaponizing the office. Other officials called her a "thug."
'There was no secret meeting;' Meshawn Maddock responds after being named in AG's fake elector suit
16 people were charged in a fake electors scheme the Michigan Attorney General says was made up of Republicans from across the state
16 Michigan residents charged in alleged fake electors scheme during 2020 election
Among those charged is Meshawn Maddock, the former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party.
Trump says he's 'target' of criminal probe into efforts to undo 2020 election
Donald Trump says he's received a letter from the Justice Department saying he's a 'target' of a probe into efforts to undo 2020 election.
US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.
Michigan lawmakers pass $81.7 billion budget; $19.4 billion for schools
There's also money to make school lunches free, expand broadband access, and install cameras along freeways in Detroit.
Michigan Senate votes to outlaw child marriage
The minimum age that someone can get married at in Michigan is 16 years old. The new law raises that to 18.