Texas counties attempting to stop people from using roads to get an abortion grows
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate reflects on first year leading, looks to the future
In January, Michigan House Representative Joe Tate became the first Black leader of the House. Now, he's returning to the city of Detroit to talk up his accomplishments.
In January, Michigan House Representative Joe Tate became the first Black leader of the House. Now, he's returning to the city of Detroit to talk up his accomplishments.
Republican Mike Johnson elected new House speaker
Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.
Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.
Michigan nears repeal of ban on giving voters rides to polls
Michigan was the only state with a law that banned giving someone a ride to the polls. The single stipulation was if the person couldn't walk.
Michigan was the only state with a law that banned giving someone a ride to the polls. The single stipulation was if the person couldn't walk.
Man stopped near Gov. Whitmer's Mackinac Island home worked on research against Democrats, report says
A man dressed in black who works for a group specializing in opposition research about Democrats was stopped while climbing a bluff near Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s summer residence on Mackinac Island in August.
A man dressed in black who works for a group specializing in opposition research about Democrats was stopped while climbing a bluff near Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s summer residence on Mackinac Island in August.
Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Mike Pence faces questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive amid cash shortage
Pence ended September with just $1.18 million cash-on-hand, according to recent filings, and owed $621,000 in debt.
Pence ended September with just $1.18 million cash-on-hand, according to recent filings, and owed $621,000 in debt.
Law enforcement: avoid unwanted access to unsecured firearms with free gunlocks
Gunlocks are free and available at several Michigan law enforcement agencies. Police say responsible gun owners don’t take chances when it comes to gun safety.
Gunlocks are free and available at several Michigan law enforcement agencies. Police say responsible gun owners don’t take chances when it comes to gun safety.
Jim Jordan dropped as House speaker nominee: House back to square one
In all, Rep. Jim Jordan lost 25 Republican colleagues in Friday's vote, leaving him far from the majority needed.
In all, Rep. Jim Jordan lost 25 Republican colleagues in Friday's vote, leaving him far from the majority needed.
Republicans face death threats over House speaker vote
“Bullying don't work," said Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican centrist who has led the opposition to Jordan's nomination.
“Bullying don't work," said Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican centrist who has led the opposition to Jordan's nomination.
Jim Jordan loses second vote for House Speaker: What's next?
Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.
Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.
Former Michigan candidate for governor Ryan Kelley sentenced for Jan. 6 involvement
Kelley was sentenced to 60 days in federal prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Kelley was sentenced to 60 days in federal prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on first ballot, signaling more trouble ahead
Twenty Republicans voted against Jim Jordan, and some are still upset over Kevin McCarthy's sudden ouster as House speaker two weeks ago.
Twenty Republicans voted against Jim Jordan, and some are still upset over Kevin McCarthy's sudden ouster as House speaker two weeks ago.
Adam Hollier announces bid for Congress, challenging Shri Thanedar for Detroit seat
The former state senator previously came in second during a crowded midterm primary in 2022.
The former state senator previously came in second during a crowded midterm primary in 2022.
Republicans choose Jim Jordan as nominee for House Speaker
Friday's vote puts the staunch ally of Donald Trump within reach of the speaker's gavel.
Friday's vote puts the staunch ally of Donald Trump within reach of the speaker's gavel.
Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure votes
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans divided on far-right move to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, poll shows
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.