Biden wants Michigan as early-voting state in presidential primary
In a massive shake-up, Iowa has lost out on its decades-long status as the first state to lead off the presidential election. Moving in its place would be South Carolina. Michigan was also named an early-voting state.
In a massive shake-up, Iowa has lost out on its decades-long status as the first state to lead off the presidential election. Moving in its place would be South Carolina. Michigan was also named an early-voting state.
Kristina Karamo, former Republican secretary of state candidate, running for state party chair
All three former Republican statewide candidates have either declared a run for party chair or mulled a run.
All three former Republican statewide candidates have either declared a run for party chair or mulled a run.
Hakeem Jeffries unanimously elected to lead House Democrats
Hakeem Jeffries is replacing long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will be the first Black person to lead a major party in Congress.
Hakeem Jeffries is replacing long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will be the first Black person to lead a major party in Congress.
Michigan could hold country's first primary after state Senate approves moving up election
Iowa has traditionally held the country's first caucus and New Hampshire the first primary. Michigan just took a big step in overtaking both as the first presidential contest.
Iowa has traditionally held the country's first caucus and New Hampshire the first primary. Michigan just took a big step in overtaking both as the first presidential contest.
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
McConnell skewers Trump for dinner with Kanye, Fuentes: 'Highly unlikely' he'll be elected president
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."
Biden, Democrats push for semi-automatic weapons ban
President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.
President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.
Former Michigan Republican midterm candidates announce bid for state party co-chairman
"Here we go again," said Garrett Soldano, who previously ran for governor during the 2022 Midterms.
"Here we go again," said Garrett Soldano, who previously ran for governor during the 2022 Midterms.
Supreme Court greenlights handover of Trump's tax returns to Congress
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Live midterm election results: Key U.S. House races
Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was up for election this midterm election, as they are every two years. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was up for election this midterm election, as they are every two years. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
Kanye West announces he's running for president in 2024
Kanye West said he’s planning a 2024 presidential run and is working with far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos.
Kanye West said he’s planning a 2024 presidential run and is working with far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos.
New Zealand will decide on lowering the voting age from 18 to 16
The country’s prime minister supports lowering the voting age, but a change to the law wouldn’t take effect until next year.
The country’s prime minister supports lowering the voting age, but a change to the law wouldn’t take effect until next year.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: "I'm not going to run for President in 2024"
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is making it very clear that she is not going to run for President in 2024.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is making it very clear that she is not going to run for President in 2024.
'Onto 2024;' Macomb GOP reelects chairman as state party leadership power struggle brews
The midterm election is barely a week old, but talk of 2024 is already bubbling following former President Donald Trump's reelection bid.
The midterm election is barely a week old, but talk of 2024 is already bubbling following former President Donald Trump's reelection bid.
Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership role; plans to stay in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
Michigan sets record for LGBTQ+ state representatives -- What they hope to accomplish
Michigan voters elected a number of LGBTQ+ people last week, setting a record for representatives from the community. And those reps have big plans.
Michigan voters elected a number of LGBTQ+ people last week, setting a record for representatives from the community. And those reps have big plans.
Senate advances same-sex, interracial marriage bill with 12 GOP votes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.
McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
Meet Winnie Brinks, Michigan's first woman Senate majority leader
Last week, Winnie Brinks was selected to be Michigan's first woman Senate majority leader.
Last week, Winnie Brinks was selected to be Michigan's first woman Senate majority leader.