Whitmer signs 'Wyatt's Law' into office, creating public child abuse registry

The information, now available to parents and guardians of children throughout the state plugs a gap of available knowledge that parents can use to check if a caretaker has been convicted of child abuse.

Judge accepts Derek Chauvin plea deal in federal civil rights case

The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said Wednesday that he has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin’s plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.

Gov. Whitmer talks 1-on-1 about the fight to protect abortion rights

"My goal is to make sure that the law that has been, rightfully, squarely, for women to make their own bodily choices and to have autonomy as full Americans, with decision-making and agency over their own bodies, is crucial," she said.

Whitmer says she'll 'fight like hell to protect abortion' in wake of report of Supreme Court vote

Whitmer said has sued to overturn Michigan's own ban on abortion, a 1931-era law that was never repealed but instead overruled by the federal law that now appears to be heading for an end.

Elon Musk's big plans for Twitter: What we know so far

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is buying Twitter for $44 billion to take it private, has outlined a mix of vague principles and technical details as he looks to make the platform "maximum fun!"

Elon Musk buys Twitter in $44 billion deal

Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the platform where he promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on a wide range of issues to more than 83 million followers.

Donald Trump found in civil contempt of court

A judge has found Donald Trump in contempt of court and is fining him $10,000 per day in a dispute over a subpoena issued by the New York Attorney General.

Trump will not return to Twitter even as Elon Musk purchases platform, will begin using his own TRUTH Social

Former President Trump will not return to Twitter, even as Elon Musk purchases the social media company and reinstates his account, instead using his own TRUTH Social as the sole platform for his voice.

Michigan 12th District candidate Rashida Tlaib decries 'corporate greed', country's 'broken' refugee system

Rashida Tlaib is among four Democrats vying for the party's nomination in the state's new 12th District, which encompasses the western half of Detroit and Wayne County, as well as Southfield.

Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire

Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.

Elon Musk says he has $46.5B in financing ready to buy Twitter

Elon Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he's trying to negotiate an agreement with the company.

Here's how much the Bidens paid in taxes for 2021

It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.

Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty

An Ohio man who testified that he was “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted Thursday of obstructing Congress.

Elon Musk offers to buy 100% of Twitter for $43 billion

Elon Musk made a proposal to buy the remaining shares of Twitter that he doesn't already own, offering $54.20 per share of the company's stock.

Pennsylvania man arrested, accused of slapping Biden 'I Did That' stickers on gas pumps

A man was criminally charged last week following his arrest in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, after affixing satirical stickers of President Biden onto the gas pumps at a local Turkey Hill gas station.

What is E15 and how is Biden lifting its summer ban going to lower gas prices?

After announcing he'd release 180 million barrels of oil, the president plans to announce he'll lift a seasonal ban on gas with 15% ethanol. Here's why that could lower gas prices.