Mifepristone abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court
Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.
Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts cannot run for 5th term after Michigan high court decision
The longtime mayor has been at the helm of the city since 2007.
The longtime mayor has been at the helm of the city since 2007.
North Carolina GOP begins to override governor's veto on abortion ban bill
The vote came as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another tectonic shift with lawmakers debating laws to sharply limit abortion in North and South Carolina, two of the few remaining Southern states with relatively easy access.
The vote came as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another tectonic shift with lawmakers debating laws to sharply limit abortion in North and South Carolina, two of the few remaining Southern states with relatively easy access.
AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
After Nashville school shooting, Tennessee governor signs bill to protect gun firms
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee approved extra protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers, and sellers against lawsuits in legislation passed following the shooting.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee approved extra protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers, and sellers against lawsuits in legislation passed following the shooting.
Biden likely to resume debt limit talks on Tuesday
The nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight. The Treasury Department has said the government could exhaust the ability to pay its bills as early as June 1.
The nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight. The Treasury Department has said the government could exhaust the ability to pay its bills as early as June 1.
North Carolina governor vetoes abortion ban bill, prepares for possible override
In front of an exuberant crowd, North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed legislation Saturday that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
In front of an exuberant crowd, North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed legislation Saturday that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Judge rules banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
House Republicans pass new asylum restrictions as Title 42 ends
House Republicans have passed a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.
House Republicans have passed a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.
Gretchen Whitmer's sister running for Congress
Liz Gereghty, the sister of Michigan's governor has launched a campaign for political office.
Liz Gereghty, the sister of Michigan's governor has launched a campaign for political office.
Rep. George Santos charged by federal prosecutors
The charges are expected to be announced as early as Wednesday in the Eastern District in Brooklyn.
The charges are expected to be announced as early as Wednesday in the Eastern District in Brooklyn.
Joe Biden, GOP must decide what’s on the table in debt limit meeting
As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.
As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.
Michigan's infrastructure rated C-; here's what improved and got worse in 5 years
Michigan's infrastructure received a C- grade, meaning that it is mediocre and in need of attention. A group of engineers says the state’s roads are slightly improved compared to five years ago, but our bridges and energy reliability are worse.
Michigan's infrastructure received a C- grade, meaning that it is mediocre and in need of attention. A group of engineers says the state’s roads are slightly improved compared to five years ago, but our bridges and energy reliability are worse.
Report: GOP billionaire paid tuition for child raised by Justice Clarence Thomas
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
Michigan voters oust small-town clerk accused of tampering with election equipment
A tablet that was part of the Adams Township voter tabulator had been removed, investigators discovered, before state police seized it from the ousted clerk.
A tablet that was part of the Adams Township voter tabulator had been removed, investigators discovered, before state police seized it from the ousted clerk.
Absentee voting expanded in Michigan for military service members overseas
Voters approved expanding absentee voting last election.
Voters approved expanding absentee voting last election.
Michigan lawmakers hope to extend statute of limitations for sexual assault survivors
Michigan lawmakers hope to push through the Access to Justice Plan, a set of bills that would give sexual assault survivors more time to seek justice.
Michigan lawmakers hope to push through the Access to Justice Plan, a set of bills that would give sexual assault survivors more time to seek justice.
Montana GOP bars transgender lawmaker from 2023 session
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Michigan official gets six months house arrest for ballot sabotage
Kathy Funk, a Democrat, tore the seal off of a ballot box so a recount of her narrow victory couldn't be challenged.
Kathy Funk, a Democrat, tore the seal off of a ballot box so a recount of her narrow victory couldn't be challenged.
Joe Biden announces reelection campaign for president
The 80-year-old executive released a 3-minute video on his campaign website that made his intentions clear. It had been reported that Biden would likely announce his candidacy in the coming weeks.
The 80-year-old executive released a 3-minute video on his campaign website that made his intentions clear. It had been reported that Biden would likely announce his candidacy in the coming weeks.