Derek Chauvin verdict: Guilty on all counts in George Floyd's death
The jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. The 12 jurors deliberated for around 10 hours before deciding to convict Chauvin of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Live coverage continues on FOX 9 and online at fox9.com/live.
Biden says Derek Chauvin verdict is ‘giant step forward in march toward justice’
President Joe Biden said the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial was a “giant step forward in the march toward justice in America.”
Whitmer fires back at GOP for criticism on her Florida trip
The governor did not disclose what help was needed nor did she confirm that her father was sick or not.
Derek Chauvin verdict: What happens next? 3 other officers charged in George Floyd death to be tried
Three former Minneapolis police officers are next to go to trial in the death of George Floyd after a jury found former officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
How long is Derek Chauvin going to be in jail? Sentence next after conviction in George Floyd death
A jury found former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd. Here are the details on what sentence Chauvin now faces.
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez unveil Green New Deal proposal to modernize US public housing
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced the legislation Monday, seeking to increase the public housing commitment in Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan.
'I'm not going anywhere' -- Detroit Rep. Tlaib fires back after Chief Craig says should resign
Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib said she isn't going anywhere after Detroit Police Chief James Craig said she should resign.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Florida to visit her ill father
"Gretchen Whitmer’s blatant display of hypocrisy is an insult to every single Michigander impacted by her lockdown orders and travel warnings," said Ted Goodman, Communications Director of the Michigan Republican Party.
Facebook prepares for Chauvin trial verdict, restricts posts inciting violence
Facebook is taking several steps in an effort to prevent violence and misinformation in the aftermath of the coming Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict, which jurors are deliberating.
GOP slams Rep. Waters, accusing her of ‘inciting riot’ and ‘threatening violence’ ahead of Chauvin verdict
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters joined protesters in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Saturday night, where she told them to “stay in the streets,” “get more active” and “more confrontational” if Derek Chauvin is found not guilty. Her comments were not met well by some Republicans.
Chief Craig says Detroit Rep. Tlaib should resign after 'no more police' comment
"I'd love to see her resign, I'd throw her a goodbye party," said Craig during a Let it Rip segment on FOX 2 Sunday morning.
Whitmer: Michigan's COVID-19 outbreak could be seeing drop in infections
Michigan's governor said the state could be seeing a drop in infections soon after the seven-day average for test positivity fell last week for the first time in months.
Tlaib speaks out after Biden, Sanders, Bill Maher, Chief Craig critical of “no more policing” tweet
At an event on Saturday, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib responds to her tweet earlier this week, calling to abolish policing in communities.
‘Time to end America’s longest war’: Biden to pull remaining troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11
President Biden is speaking Wednesday afternoon on his plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. An excerpt released shows he plans to say the Sept. 11 attacks “cannot explain” why U.S. forces should remain in Afghanistan 20 years later.
Gov. Whitmer doesn't add new COVID-19 restrictions, urges residents to get vaccinated
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not add any new COVID-19 restrictions this week, despite a warning from the head of the CDC that the state should shut down.
Derek Chauvin trial: Medical expert would rule Floyd's death 'undetermined,' not homicide
The defense called their own medical expert to the witness stand Wednesday to testify in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer anounces expanded antibody therapy treatment for COVID-19
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced more treatment options are available for COVID-19 patients in the state.
Pelosi invites Biden to address joint session of Congress for 1st time as president on April 28
President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28.
Derek Chauvin trial: George Floyd's brother gives 'spark of life' testimony
The state will continue to call witnesses to testify Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin. The trial is streaming live at fox9.com/live.
Biden calls for ‘peace and calm’ in wake of Daunte Wright police shooting
President Joe Biden said the question of whether Daunte Wright’s shooting was an accident or intentional “remains to be determined,” but called for peaceful protests in the wake of his death.