Senate GOP frustrated with governor over Whitmer's 147 vetoes of budget
The GOP's budget differences with the governor were laid bare Wednesday following Whitmer's veto of 147 items from the legislature's proposed budget. After cutting more than a billion dollars from the proposal, there's chatter in Lansing that that money could be sent back to taxpayers.
The GOP's budget differences with the governor were laid bare Wednesday following Whitmer's veto of 147 items from the legislature's proposed budget. After cutting more than a billion dollars from the proposal, there's chatter in Lansing that that money could be sent back to taxpayers.
President Trump signs bill providing $1.8 billion in funding for autism programs
President Trump has signed a bill that allocates $1.8 billion in funding to help people on the autism spectrum.
President Trump has signed a bill that allocates $1.8 billion in funding to help people on the autism spectrum.
Bernie Sanders canceling events until 'further notice' due to heart blockage
The presidential hopeful experiences some chest discomfort during a campaign event on Tuesday, October 1, according to his Senior Advisor Jeff Weaver. After seeing a doctor he underwent surgery for an artery blockage.
The presidential hopeful experiences some chest discomfort during a campaign event on Tuesday, October 1, according to his Senior Advisor Jeff Weaver. After seeing a doctor he underwent surgery for an artery blockage.
Halloween heaven: Home gets covered in 3,000 hand-carved pumpkins every October
It’s officially Spooky Season and one home in West Virginia celebrates every year with 3,000 hand-carved pumpkins covering the property.
It’s officially Spooky Season and one home in West Virginia celebrates every year with 3,000 hand-carved pumpkins covering the property.
Gov. Whitmer defends budget vetoes, urges lawmakers to restart negotiations
"I do not relish using these powers. But they were absolutely necessary because the budgets they sent were fatally flawed," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said after using a state board to transfer funds between individual agencies.
"I do not relish using these powers. But they were absolutely necessary because the budgets they sent were fatally flawed," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said after using a state board to transfer funds between individual agencies.
'Surprise of a lifetime': Firefighter surprises deputy responding to call with marriage proposal
When a Virginia sheriff's deputy responded to assist a local fire and rescue team, it wasn't the scene she was expecting.
When a Virginia sheriff's deputy responded to assist a local fire and rescue team, it wasn't the scene she was expecting.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs budget, rejecting $500M in GOP cuts
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan Gov.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan Gov.
House Ethics Committee reviewing potential campaign violations by Rashida Tlaib
The House Ethics Committee announced Monday it would continue reviewing payments made by Rep. Rashida Tlaib during the 2018 election. On Monday afternoon, the Committee's chairman and ranking member issued a joint release the ethics panel would be extending its review of a "matter regarding Representative Rashida Tlaib," which was initially sent to the ethics office on Aug. 16, 2019.
The House Ethics Committee announced Monday it would continue reviewing payments made by Rep. Rashida Tlaib during the 2018 election. On Monday afternoon, the Committee's chairman and ranking member issued a joint release the ethics panel would be extending its review of a "matter regarding Representative Rashida Tlaib," which was initially sent to the ethics office on Aug. 16, 2019.
Michigan’s flavored vaping ban is “shortsighted,” could harm more people than help, public health officials say
Michigan's ban the sale of flavored vaping products could harm more people than help. That's the sentiment that some public health officials feel about a blanket ban of a product that is less harmful to its users than those who smoke tobacco. However, Michigan's state health department feels because of a spike in vaping use among youth, it's a necessary order to carry out. Several health organizations agree with the state.
Michigan's ban the sale of flavored vaping products could harm more people than help. That's the sentiment that some public health officials feel about a blanket ban of a product that is less harmful to its users than those who smoke tobacco. However, Michigan's state health department feels because of a spike in vaping use among youth, it's a necessary order to carry out. Several health organizations agree with the state.
Woman gets working iPhone back 15 months after losing it at the bottom of a river
A woman who lost her iPhone during an outing on a river in South Carolina got it back in working condition after a YouTube star and diver found it more than a year later.
A woman who lost her iPhone during an outing on a river in South Carolina got it back in working condition after a YouTube star and diver found it more than a year later.
These two women flipped red House seats in 2018. Did impeachment support hurt their 2020 chances?
Both Haley Stevens and Elissa Slotkin threw their support behind impeachment of Donald Trump following reports he pressured the Ukrainian president for political purposes. Both are rookie Michigan Democrats who flipped Republican seats in 2018. Does support for impeachment hinder their chances in a 2020 reelection campaign?
Both Haley Stevens and Elissa Slotkin threw their support behind impeachment of Donald Trump following reports he pressured the Ukrainian president for political purposes. Both are rookie Michigan Democrats who flipped Republican seats in 2018. Does support for impeachment hinder their chances in a 2020 reelection campaign?
Bernie Sanders visits UAW picket line in Hamtramck
Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate hopeful Bernie Sanders is in Michigan Wednesday, visiting the General Motors plant in Hamtramck.
Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate hopeful Bernie Sanders is in Michigan Wednesday, visiting the General Motors plant in Hamtramck.
Michigan Reps. Slotkin, Dingell now support impeachment inquiry against Trump
Amid a growing controversy that President Trump withheld military funding that Congress had allocated for Ukraine, two more Michigan lawmakers have joined a growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers calling for an impeachment inquiry into the President. Elissa Slotkin and Debbie Dingell both made their announcements on Twitter Monday night.
Amid a growing controversy that President Trump withheld military funding that Congress had allocated for Ukraine, two more Michigan lawmakers have joined a growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers calling for an impeachment inquiry into the President. Elissa Slotkin and Debbie Dingell both made their announcements on Twitter Monday night.
Trump praised for skipping UN panel on 'imaginary' climate crisis for 'real' problem of religious persecution
President Trump is reportedly skipping a climate change event Monday at the United Nations headquarters to give a historic speech on religious freedom and global persecution against believers.
President Trump is reportedly skipping a climate change event Monday at the United Nations headquarters to give a historic speech on religious freedom and global persecution against believers.
Biden criticized after snarking to female moderator: 'Sexism with a smile'
Former Vice President Joe Biden is facing accusations of sexism this week after he pushed back on a female moderator's question about his record.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is facing accusations of sexism this week after he pushed back on a female moderator's question about his record.
Trump files lawsuit in attempt to block New York prosecutors from getting his tax returns
(AP) -- President Donald Trump is asking a federal judge to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns.
(AP) -- President Donald Trump is asking a federal judge to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns.
Jimmy Carter says 4 more years of President Trump would be a 'disaster'
Former President Jimmy Carter took aim at President Trump while speaking at an event in Atlanta, saying it would be a “disaster” if he were to be elected for a second term.
Former President Jimmy Carter took aim at President Trump while speaking at an event in Atlanta, saying it would be a “disaster” if he were to be elected for a second term.
After debates, Whitmer's name was floated for vice president. She's not interested
Give a one-word reaction to the statement: "Gretchen Whitmer for vice president." Ever since her appearance at the Detroit Democratic presidential debate in July, Whitmer's name has managed to float onto the rumor mill of potential nominees for vice president.
Give a one-word reaction to the statement: "Gretchen Whitmer for vice president." Ever since her appearance at the Detroit Democratic presidential debate in July, Whitmer's name has managed to float onto the rumor mill of potential nominees for vice president.
Michelle Obama surprises students in Detroit
Former first lady Michelle Obama made a special stop Tuesday in Detroit ahead of her book tour event.
Former first lady Michelle Obama made a special stop Tuesday in Detroit ahead of her book tour event.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer in studio
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer joins us live after winning the August primary.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer joins us live after winning the August primary.