Red flag laws, safe storage, and more -- Michigan Senate expected to pass gun reform package

The Michigan Senate is expected to pass a package of bills that would change gun laws. Highlights include red flag laws, universal background checks, and safe storage requirements.

Gun control bills in front of Michigan Senate as Democrats rally support

In the weeks since the shooting at East Lansing, just outside the Michigan state capitol in Lansing, lawmakers have a crafted a package of bills that are meant to help prevent gun violence like we saw at MSU and Oxford.

Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda

Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.

Abortion pill challenge goes before judge in Texas

A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to abortion medication and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.

Michigan gun reform: Senate expected to vote on bill package soon

The Michigan Senate is expected to vote soon on a package of gun control bills that would add safe storage laws, red flag laws, and universal background checks.

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies at 82

Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder was best known for getting a family leave bill passed, providing job protection for care of a newborn, sick child or parent.

Senator Mitch McConnell discharged to inpatient facility

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital after falling at a private dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel last week. 

Michigan's divided GOP could split and form political shadow party

In the wake of the election of Kristina Karamo to lead Michigan Republicans, how divided is the GOP in the state? It may be split enough to actually splinter into two groups.

Gun bills coming in Michigan after 2nd school mass shooting

Democrats are expected to bring a sweeping 11-bill gun safety package before the Michigan Legislature this week.

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell remains in hospital after concussion

The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”

California won't renew $54M contract with Walgreens over abortion pill stance

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is delivering on his word to cut ties with Walgreens over the drugstore chain's stance on distributing abortion pills.

Lawmakers voting on Michigan Right-to-Work repeal

Michigan lawmakers will decide Wednesday if the state's Right-to-Work law should be repealed.

'Boy Meets World' star Ben Savage announces run for Congress in California

Former "Boy Meets World" star Ben Savage is running for Congress in California's 30th Congressional District to succeed Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.

Michigan tax relief bill signed into law by Whitmer; here's who benefits

The tax cuts means the state will forego hundreds of millions of dollars a year in revenue - in exchange, families and seniors will see thousands of dollars returned. See how much here.

Joe Biden’s reelection bid faces opposition from some Democrats

Many Democratic voters worry about President Joe Biden’s age, while others are upset with his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. And some in the Democratic party have never been enthusiastic about him.