Gov. Whitmer apologizes for social distancing blunder

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized after a photo was posted showing her violating social distancing guidelines.

GOP lawmaker asks Whitmer for info on Florida flight

The Republican chairman of Michigan’s House Oversight Committee sent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 43 questions about her trip to Florida.

Whitmer: All Michigan COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted July 1

Some Michigan COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted June 1, with the remaining restrictions, including the mask mandate, ending July 1.

NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal

The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.

Biden tells Netanyahu he expects de-escalation

President Joe Biden has called for “significant de-escalation” from Israeli's prime minister.

Auto insurance change to leave brain, spinal cord patients without care, say advocates

Facilities that offer acute care and rehabilitation for brain and spinal injuries are facing an insurance reimbursement cut of 45 percent in six weeks once the insurance change takes place.

3,000 protesters for Palestine send loud message during Biden visit in Dearborn

"They asked us to save Democracy from Donald Trump and now we are asking everyone to please save Palestine from Joe Biden," said Amer Zahr. "He is participating in, and funding the murder of our families."

Flight company that flew Whitmer on private jet to Florida did not have proper FAA certification

We are learning Air Eagle out of Detroit, the company hired to fly the governor, did not have the proper certification to fly a charter plane. Air Eagle and the pilot could face civil penalties, up to $11,000 for each violation.

Biden brings his EV agenda to Dearborn to see new electric F-150, tour of Rouge plant

"I want (electric vehicles) built by American auto workers with good-paying jobs, and I want batteries that will go into those vehicles built right here in America, with good-paying union jobs - and that's what tomorrow's about," Rep. Debbie Dingell said.

Whitmer's chief of staff takes blame for lack of 'clarity' on Florida trip, says travel fund paid for it

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s private round trip to Florida to see her ailing father was paid for from a fund that’s used for travel not covered by tax dollars, her chief of staff said Friday. The cost was $27,521, with Whitmer personally paying $855 of that amount, according to the Michigan Transition 2019 website, which lists donations and expenses.

Judge to consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill says he will consider an aggravated durational departure from the sentencing guidelines for Derek Chauvin.

COVID-19 vaccine is 'way out' of pandemic, Whitmer says in Wednesday press conference

COVID-19 has improved in Michigan since the governor last spoke. The state met its first vaccine benchmark and is still seeing declines in new cases. However, it still has the highest rate of infection in the country.

Michigan Republicans decry Whitmer's Florida trip as a 'scandal'

The governor offered a preemptive reply to GOP criticisms Wednesday, saying she "showed up when I was needed" when she visited her dad and said the trip wasn't paid for with taxpayer money.

House Republicans oust Liz Cheney from leadership

Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.