Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs $106M relief bill, extends unemployment benefits
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking on the state of COVID-19 during a news conference on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking on the state of COVID-19 during a news conference on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
Congresswoman Tlaib reacts to President's signing of Covid relief bill
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib speaks with Fox 2's Hilary Golston about President Donald Trump's decision to sign the Covid 19 relief and Omnibus package, totaling $2.3 trillion. Tlaib, other Democrats, and Mr. Trump advocated for $2,000 direct payments to many Americans as part of $900 Billion in Coronavirus relief, now signed into law by the President late Sunday night. Following the President?s decision to sign the bill with requests for changes, Tlaib and other members of the US House of Representatives will vote on a standalone bill to increase the payments from $600 to $2,000. Fox 2?s Hilary Golston spoke with Tlaib about what might happen Monday and the President?s other requests.
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib speaks with Fox 2's Hilary Golston about President Donald Trump's decision to sign the Covid 19 relief and Omnibus package, totaling $2.3 trillion. Tlaib, other Democrats, and Mr. Trump advocated for $2,000 direct payments to many Americans as part of $900 Billion in Coronavirus relief, now signed into law by the President late Sunday night. Following the President?s decision to sign the bill with requests for changes, Tlaib and other members of the US House of Representatives will vote on a standalone bill to increase the payments from $600 to $2,000. Fox 2?s Hilary Golston spoke with Tlaib about what might happen Monday and the President?s other requests.
President Trump calls on Congress to amend COVID-19 bill with $2K checks
In a video posted to social media, Trump listed what he called wasteful spending in the proposed $900 million bill saying it includes aid for foreign countries and little about it actually addresses the financial hardships brought on by COVID-19.
In a video posted to social media, Trump listed what he called wasteful spending in the proposed $900 million bill saying it includes aid for foreign countries and little about it actually addresses the financial hardships brought on by COVID-19.
Gov. Whitmer 1-on-1 talks about dealing with 2020's challenges
She had to confront COVID-19 then she had to deal with a dam breaking in Midland. She also dealt with unrest and then her COVID-19 dispute with President Donald Trump turned her into a household name and she soaked up a ton of national TV exposure - not to mention becoming the target of an alleged kidnap plot and death threats.
She had to confront COVID-19 then she had to deal with a dam breaking in Midland. She also dealt with unrest and then her COVID-19 dispute with President Donald Trump turned her into a household name and she soaked up a ton of national TV exposure - not to mention becoming the target of an alleged kidnap plot and death threats.
$465M COVID-19 relief package for Michigan goes to Whitmer for approval
The $465 million has a big emphasis on small business grants. Up to $20,000 grants for businesses completely closed, and specific grants for individuals who’ve lost their jobs because of state Covid orders.
The $465 million has a big emphasis on small business grants. Up to $20,000 grants for businesses completely closed, and specific grants for individuals who’ve lost their jobs because of state Covid orders.
Your Take: Whitmer answers viewers about personal risk, COVID-19 vaccine distribution
"I think that COVID-19 threatens everyone's civil liberties," Whitmer said. "It threatens our ability to live and to live in a healthy way."
"I think that COVID-19 threatens everyone's civil liberties," Whitmer said. "It threatens our ability to live and to live in a healthy way."
Trump grants 15 pardons, 5 commutations
The pardons announced Tuesday night include former Republican Reps. Duncan Hunter of California and Chris Collins of New York.
The pardons announced Tuesday night include former Republican Reps. Duncan Hunter of California and Chris Collins of New York.
Gov. Whitmer finally answers whether she would have accepted a Biden VP offer
Of course, the nod when to Senator Kamala Harris but the nagging question was still unanswered after all these months.
Of course, the nod when to Senator Kamala Harris but the nagging question was still unanswered after all these months.
Biden calls COVID-19 bill ‘far from perfect,’ pledges more aid in 2021
President-elect Joe Biden has expressed empathy with struggling families and applauded Congress for a passing the coronavirus relief as the nation deals with a COVID-19 surge.
President-elect Joe Biden has expressed empathy with struggling families and applauded Congress for a passing the coronavirus relief as the nation deals with a COVID-19 surge.
President-elect Joe Biden receives first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.
AG Barr: 'No reason' for special counsel on 2020 election, Hunter Biden
Outgoing Attorney General William Barr says he sees “no reason” to appoint a special counsel on potential election fraud or the tax investigation into the son of President-elect Joe Biden.
Outgoing Attorney General William Barr says he sees “no reason” to appoint a special counsel on potential election fraud or the tax investigation into the son of President-elect Joe Biden.
Election 2020: Lawsuits filed, recounts requested by Trump campaign — here’s where they stand
Out of the roughly 50 lawsuits filed around the country contesting the Nov. 3 vote, Trump has lost more than 35 and the others are pending, according to an Associated Press tally.
Out of the roughly 50 lawsuits filed around the country contesting the Nov. 3 vote, Trump has lost more than 35 and the others are pending, according to an Associated Press tally.
General apologizes for shortfall in vaccine shipment, 'I failed and I am adjusting'
"Where are our doses?" Governor Whitmer said. "What is holding them up? When can we expect them?"
"Where are our doses?" Governor Whitmer said. "What is holding them up? When can we expect them?"
Trump promises 'wild' protest in DC on Jan. 6, the day Congress to count electoral votes
Trump's campaign has filed a number of unsuccessful lawsuits challenging the election results.
Trump's campaign has filed a number of unsuccessful lawsuits challenging the election results.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer says Trump administration is 'bottleneck' in Pfizer vaccine distribution
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the Trump administration is not answering her questions about why the state and others are not receiving the number of COVID-19 vaccines they were promised.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the Trump administration is not answering her questions about why the state and others are not receiving the number of COVID-19 vaccines they were promised.
Vice President Mike Pence, Karen Pence receive COVID-19 vaccine publicly to ‘build confidence’
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
Gov. Whitmer announces updates to MDHHS' COVID-19 restrictions during Friday news conference
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding a COVID-19 news conference Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. alongside MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun and Director Robert Gordon.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding a COVID-19 news conference Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. alongside MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun and Director Robert Gordon.
Vanessa Bryant lashes out at mother over lawsuit demanding financial support
Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, lashed out Wednesday in response to a lawsuit filed against her by her mother demanding financial support and claiming the late Laker legend had vowed to take care of her financially for life.
Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, lashed out Wednesday in response to a lawsuit filed against her by her mother demanding financial support and claiming the late Laker legend had vowed to take care of her financially for life.
6 men indicted in plot to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer
A federal grand jury indicted six men for their roles in a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
A federal grand jury indicted six men for their roles in a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.