Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism

Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.

MDOT to expand passenger rail service between Detroit-Windsor, 2 other corridors with new federal grants

Train service is set to be expanded in Michigan, with improvements coming to three corridors used by Amtrak. A separate plan has also been proposed to connect Detroit Metro Airport to the city.

Vladimir Putin moves closer to fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date

Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.

Muslims in Michigan vow to ditch Biden in 2024 over his war stance

Muslim community leaders from several swing states pledged to withdraw support for U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday at a conference in suburban Detroit.

Michigan enacts one of country's boldest energy laws - 100% clean energy standard by 2040

There's some consternation over what counts as "clean energy" while others worry the law strips too much control from local governments. As of Tuesday's signing, Michigan is now home to one of the country's most ambitious energy goals.

Trump's lawyers argue he had good basis to question 2020 election results

A defense motion filed late Monday in federal court in Washington asserts that Trump was not obligated to accept at face value the judgments of government officials who found no widespread fraud in the election.

Donald Trump suggests expanded role for military in US. A legacy law gives him few barriers

The front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination has spoken openly about his plans should he win the presidency, including using the military at the border and in cities struggling with violent crime.

Whitmer signs Reproductive Health Act protecting, ensuring abortion access

"We’ve been fighting to protect abortion in Michigan for years," Whitmer said. "Roe v. Wade was repealed last year and our fight took on a whole new urgency."

Why Rosalynn Carter hired a convicted murderer as a nanny in the White House

Mary Prince, a Black woman convicted of murder in Lumpkin, Georgia, landed a job at the most powerful house in the free world: The White House.

Biden, Trump, leaders react to passing of former first lady Rosalynn Carter

There has been an outpour of support for the Carter family after the Carter Center broke the news that former first lady Rosalynn Carter passed away at her home in Plains Sunday afternoon.

Advertisers leave Elon Musk's X over concerns about antisemitism

Billionaire owner Elon Musk inflamed tensions further with his own posts endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown

The temporary spending bill, which ensures the government remains open until after the holidays, does not include any wartime aid for Ukraine or Israel, nor does it offer humanitarian funding for Palestinians.