Joan Kennedy, Sen. Edward Kennedy's ex-wife, dies at 89
Joan Kennedy, the ex-wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died this week at the age of 89, after a life and marriage marked with tragedy and scandal.
Bondi testifies at congressional hearing on DOJ
Pam Bondi avoided questions while defending herself during a congressional hearing amid criticism that she's turning the Justice Department into a weapon to seek revenge against President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
White House says it will use tariff revenue to save food aid program
The White House said it has found a workaround to fund a food program during the government shutdown to keep aid flowing for millions of women and children. Here’s what we know.
The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
Chicago National Guard fight & shutdown blame game continues
Illinois and Chicago are gearing up for a fight as President Trump announces the National Guard will be deployed into the Windy City. Plus, the President says he’s open to a deal with democrats on Affordable Care Act subsidies. What Congresswoman Haley Stevens says can be done to end the stalemate.
These lawmakers offered to reject their salaries during government shutdown
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Shutdown posts prompt Hatch Act questions & Michigan Budget Passes
Posts by various government agencies blaming democrats for the government shutdown are prompting questions about if employees are violating the Hatch Act. Plus, Governor Whitmer weighs in on the passage of Michigan’s budget
Michigan lawmakers pass $81B budget with road funding plan and cuts elsewhere
It required compromise between each chamber, yielding a new road funding program, a massive wholesale tax on marijuana, while other parts of previous funding deals like universal free school lunches were maintained.
Shutdown showdown & Proposed Michigan cannabis tax hike
The partial government shutdown continues with no deal in sight. The Pulse takes a closer look at what's impacted by the impasse. Plus, discussing how a proposed 24% tax hike for wholesale cannabis in Michigan could impact the industry.
Michigan House passes general spending bill, now heading to the Senate
The general omnibus bill passed the Michigan House Thursday night and now heads to the senate.
Metro Detroit TSA officers speak on the impact by the government shutdown
It is day two of the government shutdown and the pressure is already mounting. FOX 2 talked with TSA officers at airports across Michigan as workers on the front lines of air travel are still showing up to keep passengers safe.
Reddit user who wanted to kill 'Conservative Christian filth' in Michigan, sentenced
He said he enjoyed threatening conservative Christians, said he believed left-leaning political groups are not violent enough.
Fact-checking misinformation about the partial government shutdown
The Pulse fact-checks a claim spreading like wildfire about the partial government shutdown that is incorrect. Plus, reaction from Michigan's Democratic and Republican Party leaders about the budget battles in Lansing and Washington, D.C.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
What will government shutdown do to the economy? It depends, says expert
About 41 percent of Department of Health and Human Services employees will likely be furloughed.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Government shutdown begins. What happens now?
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Republicans push for constitutional amendment to dock lawmakers' pay during government shutdowns
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.