Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them? 

One year in: Poll reveals how Americans feel about Trump's return to White House

As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.

Minneapolis ICE shootings: Trump threatens to institute Insurrection Act

President Donald Trump is threatening the Insurrection Act in Minnesota after the latest ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. This would allow him to deploy troops to Minnesota.

Experts weigh in on Ford autoworker suspension after incident with President Trump

Money is being raised for the autoworker who was suspended from his job at Ford after getting into a heated back and forth with President Donald Trump.

President Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%: the pros & cons for borrowers

The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.

Walz impeachment articles drafted by Minnesota House lawmakers

Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

UAW vows to fight for rights of Ford worker flipped off by President Donald Trump

A day after video showed President Donald Trump flipping off a Ford worker while visiting the Rouge complex in Dearborn, the UAW addressed what happened.

Trump threatens funding to Minnesota: Is it legal?

President Donald Trump has put sanctuary states, including Minnesota, on notice with a new funding threat. Meanwhile, the legality of such cuts is in question.

Video appears to show Trump flipping off Ford worker who yelled at him in Dearborn plant

Trump in the video posted by TMZ, a factory worker appeared to launch into profanities at the president and although the audio is difficult to dissect, seems to call him a “pedophile protector."

Trump to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities beginning Feb. 1

Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club, President Donald Trump said the move was aimed at cities and states that refused to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement and in the administration's bid to stamp out fraud.

Thanedar: Trump is ‘unaware’ of Michiganders challenges
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Rep. Shri Thanedar spoke about President Donald Trump’s visit to Detroit on Tuesday, saying that this administration is ‘unaware’ of what challenges Michiganders are facing.

President Trump touts economy in campaign-style speech in Detroit

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak to the Detroit Economic Club and visit Ford's Rouge complex in Dearborn during a Tuesday visit to Michigan.

Smithsonian removes impeachment references from Trump portrait display

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has removed references to President Donald Trump’s two impeachments from the wall text accompanying his portrait.

Trump wants credit card interest capped

President Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates.